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Using Deep Learning and Natural Language Processing to Detect and Optimize 911 Stroke Cases

Translational Medical Science

Stroke, the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the US, is a time-critical emergency handled by EMS agencies—20% of which manage 80% of service calls (Krohmer & E…

CYSF · 2025

Using diffrent waters for growing plants

Using diffrent waters to grow the plants

Using Electroencephalography to Control Transhumeral Prostheses

Biomedical Engineering

As of 2017 it is estimated that nearly 57.7 million people have amputations, and this number is expected to double by 2050. Within the U.S. it is reported that 34% of amputations are upper e…

Using Explainable AI in Immunohistochemistry Cell Images for Cancer Diagnosis

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Immunohistochemistry is a popular method for diagnosing diseases like cancer. To make a diagnosis, pathologists manually analyze every cell in a tissue sample, which is time-consuming and pr…

CYSF · 2025

Using fMRI and Multi-omic Analysis to Develop a Neurobiologically Precise Alternative Treatment to Schizophrenia

Gold Medal

Using fMRI and multi-omic analysis to develop a targeted pharmaceutical based on shared disruptions in biomarkers and neural signals, aiming for greater precision than current, non specific…

Using Geant4 To Find the Most Weight Effective Passive Radiation Shielding

Materials Science

During space travel, space craft and the astronauts within are exposed to galactic cosmic rays; prolonged periods of exposure to these rays can cause cancer, injuries to the nervous system,…

Using Lentinula and Pleurotus to Inhibit Saccharomyces Growth Under Oxidative Stress

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, and its effects can be worsened when high levels of oxidative stress are present. Lentinula edodes and Pleurotus ostreatus a…

Using Lepomis macrochirus Fish Scales as Biological Indicators of Stream Health

Earth and Environmental Sciences

A healthy stream is vital to the local ecosystem for many reasons. The stream helps regulate floodwaters, filters pollutants, serves agricultural purposes, and maintains a balanced ecosystem…

Using Machine Learning Techniques to Forecast Major Earthquake Probabilities Along the San Andreas Fault System After a 100-Year Drought

Earth and Environmental Sciences

California experiences reoccurring earthquakes along its fault lines; however, since 1906, the southern region of the San Andreas Fault System has not produced a 6.5 or higher magnitude (M)…

CYSF · 2025

Using Machine Learning to Diagnose Respiratory Illness

Gold Medal

Using a machine learning model, I will interpret sound files from a database of patient coughs, wheezing, and crackles. From the interpretation, I will utilize the model to create a diagnosi…

Using Machine Learning to Predict Breast Cancer with Hormonal Data

Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)

Mammograms are currently the primary method used for breast cancer detection. Although they have become much more commonplace in the past few decades, they still remain shockingly inaccurate…

Using Machine Learning To Statically Analyze JavaScript for Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Systems Software

Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks are one of the most common web vulnerabilities but are difficult to track and prevent. Websites have a very large XSS attack surface area, with every user…

Using Magnets and Electromagnets to Replace Traditional Static Automotive Suspension Systems in Hopes of Decreasing Body Displacement

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

Each year, millions of auto accidents occur, many of which are the result of loss of control due to unstable vehicles or worn-out parts (NHTSA, 2019). The suspension system plays a key role…

Using Microfluidic Devices to Filter Algae at High Flow Rates - Year 3

Chemistry

Microalgae is an optimal biofuel candidate due to its ease of growth in many water environments, high lipid content, and lack of overlap with food production. The separation of microalgae fr…

Using Nano Technology to Purify Polluted Water in a Local Lake

Chemistry

This study investigates the combined effects of cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) and silver orthophosphate (Ag3PO4) as potential materials for water purification. Innovative magnetically seperable A…

Using Novel Natural, Eco-Friendly Materials to 3D Print & Mold Coral Skeleton for Coral Reef Restoration

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Coral reefs support over 25% of marine life and play a critical role in producing 50% of the oxygen we breathe. Scientists predict that by 2030, 90% of coral reefs will be endangered due to…

Using Per-Channel Energy Normalization to Enhance Accuracy in Machine Learning-Based Lung Sound Classification

Embedded Systems Fourth Award

This study investigates various audio preprocessing techniques for classifying lung sounds, particularly Per-Channel Energy Normalization (PCEN). We combined and augmented two primary datase…

Using Sargassum Sp. Extracts to Alleviate Multiple Sclerosis-Like Symptoms

Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a neurodegenerative disease, affects approximately 2.8 million people worldwide. With no cure for MS and treatment being costly and often ineffective, individuals wi…

Utilization of Gel and Fiber Extracts From Opuntia ficus-indica Cactus as an Innovative and Sustainable Approach for Water Purification: An Eco-Friendly Solution for Reducing Turbidity and Enhancing pH Balance in Water Treatment Processes

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Water pollution is a global problem which requires sound, cost-effective wastewater purification. This study evaluates the natural effectiveness of Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear cactus)…

Utilizing Ants to Mitigate MSW Landfill-Generated Methane Production Through Novel Aerobic Digester System for Anthropogenic Food Waste Decomposition

Animal Sciences Third Award

Ants – with their ability to assist in seed dispersal and scavenging – are an often overlooked foundational part of our ecosystems. In fact, according to the Journal of Animal Ecology, ants…

CYSF · 2025

Utilizing Benford's Law as a Predictor for Crashes in the Stock Market

Silver Medal

Applying Benford's law to historical stock market data to reveal if it can be utilized as a tool to predict market crashes by observing deviations over selective periods.

Utilizing Biomimicry by the Gentoo Penguin to Engineer an Optimal Aircraft Wing Design Capable of Navigating Through Challenging Weather

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

Recent studies have attracted aeronautical organizations to the hydrophobic and ice-repellent properties of the Gentoo penguin. These characteristics have prompted investigations to replicat…

Utilizing FDM 3D Printing to Fabricate Biodegradable PCL-Dexamethasone Implants for DME

Translational Medical Science Third Award

Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a leading cause of vision impairment, affecting up to 30% of diabetics. It results from retinal fluid buildup due to vascular leakage and is commonly treated…

Utilizing Food Waste to Produce Biodegradable Packaging Material,

Environmental Engineering First Award

Utilizing Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning With Encoder-Decoder Architecture Agents to Identify Optimal Resection Location in GBM Patients

Robotics and Intelligent Machines Second Award

Currently, there is a noticeable lack of AI in the medical field to support doctors in treating heterogenous diseases such as Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), which has a five-year survival ra…

CYSF · 2025

Utilizing Nanocellulose aerogel to prevent household fires

I will be researching and attempting a solution to household fires through Nanocellulose aerogel, explaining what it is, how it works /researching the feasibility, and real life appliances.…

Utilizing PcTx1 Loaded Lipid Nanoparticles as a Novel Anticoagulant in the Development of a Low-Cost Microneedle Device for Rapid Ischemic Stroke Treatment

Materials Science

Strokes are a leading cause of global mortality and disability, with ischemic strokes accounting for the majority of cases. Even worse, the current treatment for ischemic stroke, tissue plas…

Utilizing Protein Engineering to Develop a Neurotransmitter Sensor for MRI

Biochemistry

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has improved our understanding of the brain. However, it cannot distinguish among the discrete signaling pathways of specific neurotransmitters.…

Utilizing QACs as Mitigating Agents Against VOC Toxicity in Duckweed

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs are present in numerous industrial activities, accounting for about 43% of total VOC emissions in the United States. These emissi…

Utilizing Wavelet Transform and Fourier Transform to Detect Cardiac Arrest Through Electrocardiogram Analysis

Mathematics

There are over 400,000 cases of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) recorded annually, with over 90% of these events being fatal. The current detection system used to detect cardiac arrest in hospit…