Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Aquaponics is a food production system that combines the growing of plants with raising fish. The purpose of my Automatic Aquaponics engineering project is to provide a way for people to gro…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Third Award
Miniature-sized shape morphing Microbots are increasingly gaining momentum in several medical applications, including targeted drug delivery and the removal of blood clots. There has been si…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Honorable_mention Award
Background Since Knight Rider in 1982, the prospect of autonomous vehicles has lingered in the background for over forty years. It makes sense why so many leading firms are racing to perfect…
Systems Software
Fourth Award
In this project, I designed and developed a Virtual Reality (VR) marble run game, with a particular focus on hand-tracking mechanics. My aim was to address the shortage of hand-tracking game…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Fourth Award
Falling is a widespread cause of severe injuries across the world. Over three million elderlies are treated in emergency departments annually for fall injuries in the U.S. alone. The goal of…
Biomedical Engineering
Cardiovascular disease is the direct cause of 20% of deaths in the United States, and 32% of deaths worldwide, making it one of the leading causes of death in the world. The continuous monit…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Fourth Award
The Brayton cycle describes the operation of certain heat engines use air or gas the working fluid; it is known for its low vibrations and high power to weight ratio. This is achieved by its…
Chemistry
The textile industry is responsible for producing 20% of all water pollution.With Methylene Blue (MB) acting as the most commonly used basic dye in the textile industry, its usage is problem…
The textile industry is responsible for producing 20% of all water pollution. With Methylene Blue (MB) acting as the most commonly used basic dye in the textile industry, its usage results p…
Microbiology (General)
Honorable_mention Award
The bathroom is considered the second dirtiest place in your house. This place is used by many people each day, so it's good to frequently clean it to keep all of the nasty germs, bacteria,…
Microbiology (General)
Third Award
The purpose of my experiment was to identify a natural alternative to stop the growth of E.coli. I tested both Neem, and Betel leaf extracts against E.coli. These infections are one of the d…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
The purpose of this experiment was to determine which octane rating of fuel burned longest. My hypothesis was that if I tested two different octane ratings from two different gas stations wi…
Translational Medical Science
There is currently no definitive screening method or test for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder with over 10 million cases worldwide and 1 millio…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
The HIV virus caused millions of deaths in the last decades. Today's treatment for HIV infection has substantial shortcomings. Genetic engineering of B cells by inserting a gene encoding ant…
With a national teaching shortage restricting students’ passions and expensive research equipment limiting science curriculums, it is vital that accessible alternative forms of laboratory ed…
Computational Systems & Analysis
Honorable_mention Award
Honey bees play a crucial role in our food supply. However, recent studies show that the bee population is declining at an unprecedented rate, disrupting global food supply. The main cause o…
Zoology
Second Award
Bees pollinate over 80% of plants, but bee colonies have been experiencing a devastating 39.7% annual loss over the past 11 years. To address this pressing issue, BeeWell, an innovative deep…
Animal Sciences
Bees pollinate over 80% of flowering plants, but bee colonies have alarmingly declined by 39.7% annually over the past decade. Traditional methods for monitoring beehives, like human inspect…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
We wanted to determine whether belt-driven linear slides or string-driven linear slides were faster with various rpm motors. This would help in our primary goal of having the most efficient…
Materials Science
First Award
To address both period poverty and pollution, I will ultimately design a reusable menstrual pad users can fabricate from natural fibers, readily available in both virgin and upcycled forms.…
Chemistry
The phosphate purification of wastewater via electroflotation first made us aware of phosphorus recycling and its importance in averting a global fertilizer crisis, which is currently threat…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
While significant advances in neuroscience have been achieved in understanding, diagnosing, and treating neurological diseases, still much remains to be characterized. The purpose of this st…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
How has the representation of family structure in children's literature evolved over time? Books offer a critical opportunity to understand changing attitudes among individuals, families, an…
The question of the meniscus shape, or the boundary of a liquid, has long been an unsolved problem in theoretical physics. The problem holds significance because menisci appear in a variety…
Biomedical Engineering
Third Award
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. The standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is the benchmark for CVD diagnosis, yet it is currently impractical for con…
Microbiology
Overuse of chemical sterilization has applied selective pressure to the bacteria that colonize our surfaces, increasing their pathogenicity and resistance to treatment. A possible solution t…
Chemistry
First Award
The interest in green hydrogen, produced from water, as a clean and efficient alternative to fossil fuels is hampered by the high cost of production and the need for desalinated water source…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The accumulation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) along the aquatic food chain is understudied, with available studies mainly focused on the accumulation of nanoparticles in a single aquatic…
Plant Sciences
Third Award
Food demand is increasing around the globe due to the growing population, which presents the risk of starvation and future food insecurity. One pre-emptive measure is to improve the growth a…
Environmental Engineering
Uzuri Production is a project with the aim of making BIOCHAR an environmentally friendly product from waste with the aim of making a highly efficient and productive material that will in the…