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3D Bioprinting Soft Microrobotic "Niches" for Stem Cell Delivery

Materials Science

Stem cell therapy holds tremendous promise for treating illnesses by regenerating damaged body tissues. However, no stem cell treatments for cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, or ortho…

3D Digital Holographic Microscopic Water Quality Detection System

Embedded Systems

Water is essential for life, but accessing clean water is a challenge in many places due to pollution. In this study, we focus on plankton, tiny water organisms that can reveal a lot about w…

3-Dimensional Visualization of Cell Behavior and Movement in Tissue

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Fourth Award

The ability to visualize cell behavior within the 3-dimensional space of a tissue is invaluable for understanding cell function. Although open-source and professional software exist to analy…

3D-Printed Hemp-based Artificial Coral Reefs as Biodegradable Solution for Marine Restoration

Earth and Environmental Sciences Second Award

As the third largest coral barrier reef system in the world, the Florida Keys is home to thousands of marine life species and faces a myriad of threats resulting in a 90% decline in healthy…

3D Printing Personalized Knee Implants: Novel Computational Geometric Models for Stem Cell Regeneration in Meniscus Tears

The most common knee injury is a torn meniscus, affecting 65% of all adults and contact -sports athletes. The meniscus is the primary cartilage in the knee, stabilizing over 85% of the total…

3rd-Eye: A Novel Embedded System for Driver Attentiveness Monitoring Using Machine Learning (Year 3)

Embedded Systems

Many studies estimate that over 150,000 police-reported accidents are caused by drowsy, distracted, or drunk driving, resulting in over 400,000 injuries and over 4,000 deaths annually. An em…

4H Leukodystrophy Disease Model in Zebrafish

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Leukodystrophies, rare genetic disorders that cause abnormal myelin development or destruction, have recently been discovered to be associated with the polr3a gene. This experiment aimed to…

A 2-DOF Pneumatic Shoulder Rehabilitation Device Based on Soft Materials

Biomedical Engineering

Motivated by the increase in shoulder-related surgeries and the subsequent shortage in post-operative rehabilitation, an innovative pneumatic shoulder rehabilitation device was designed to m…

A Bioinformatic Analysis of Foliar Fungal Endophytes in Litter Decomposition

Microbiology First Award

Plant litter decomposition is a key ecological process that plays a vital role in the global carbon cycle. While the effect of soil microbes on decomposition has been well studied, the role…

A-BiRD: Automated Bird Recognition Device — Revolutionizing Ornithological Research for Global Bird Conservation

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

The global bird population decline due to climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction is a critical challenge. Addressing this global issue is vital for biodiversity preservation and…

A-BiRD: Automated Bird Recognition Device — Revolutionizing Ornithological Research for Global Bird Conservation

The global bird population decline due to climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction is a critical challenge for ornithologists. Addressing this global issue is vital for biodiversit…

A Blood-Based Transcriptomic Algorithm and Scoring System for Alzheimer's Disease Detection

Translational Medical Science

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 50 million people worldwide. Current diagnostic methods include cerebrospinal fluid testing, which is invasive and…

Accelerated Biochemical Depolymerization of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Using Bacterial Consortium and UV Pretreatment Over Six Weeks

Biochemistry

Global production of plastics has grown significantly since the 1950s, with its waste accumulating in the ocean, shorelines, soil, wildlife and human digestive tracts. After plastics are use…

Accelerating Breast Cancer Diagnoses: Leveraging Machine Learning to Accurately Predict Breast Cancer Presence and Growth With Hormonal Data

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Mammography, currently the primary method implemented for breast cancer screening/detection, often produces false negatives (1 in 8). Additionally, there exist prolonged delays during diagno…

Accelerating Plant Growth With Electro–Horticulture

Plant Sciences

Electro-horticulture, an intriguing and sustainable agricultural practice, can harness the power of electricity to stimulate plant growth. This research investigated the impact of electrical…

Accessible Microscopy! A Cellphone-Based Fourier Ptychography Microscope for High-Resolution, Large Field-of-View, and High-Speed Imaging

Embedded Systems

The high cost of traditional microscopes presents a barrier to accessibility for critical pursuits such as drug development, cancer research, and clinical diagnostics, rendering them inacces…

A ChatGPT Empowered Application in Biomedical Research

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Accurately identifying the relationship between regulators and disease has long been a challenge in the field of biomedical research due to its crucial roles in pathobiological conditions. M…

A Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Wildfire Prediction

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Amid the increasing threat of wildfires driven by extreme weather events, the imperative development of rapid and efficient fire prediction models becomes evident for successful evacuation,…

A Comparative Study of Indigenous Fishes in Paddy Fields for Pest Control and Mosquito Control in Avitanallur Village

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Biological control of pests and mosquitoes using indigenous fishes is an eco-friendly approach towards sustainable agriculture and health. Objectives: To collect and identify different indig…

A Comparative Study of the Antibacterial Activity of Bioactive Compounds From the Bougainvillea glabra and Plectranthus amboinicus Plants

Microbiology

Pathogenic bacteria are evolving to such an extent that by 2050 an estimated 10 million people will die because of antibiotic resistance. This public health problem is compounded by the slow…

A Comparison of Machine Learning Models (CNN and SVM) in the Novel Supervised Image Classification Approach for the Accessible Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease via Clock Drawing Tests on Mobile Phone Applications

Translational Medical Science Second Award

Elderly populations are at an increasing risk of dementia, and accessibility to status-quo diagnosis tools is a significant issue, as proposed by the substantial rates of undiagnosed cases.…

A Comprehensive Assistive System for Enhancing Independence in Individuals with Quadriplegia

Embedded Systems

This project introduces an innovative assistive technology designed to significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with quadriplegia. It presents a unified technology platform…

A Comprehensive LC-MS Metabolomics Approach Reveals a Novel Panel of Markers in an APOE4 Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease

Biochemistry Third Award

Alzheimer’s is a terrible neurodegenerative disease affecting millions of individuals around the world. However, all FDA approved drugs for the illness offer only symptomatic treatment and h…

A Comprehensive LC-MS Metabolomics Approach Reveals a Novel Panel of Markers in an APOE4 Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

APOE is a mediator of lipid metabolism and allele APOE4 is the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. One copy of the allele increases likelihood for Alzheimer's by three -fo…

A Computer Vision Based System to Make Street Crossings Safer for the Visually Impaired

Crosswalks are dangerous places with high risks of pedestrians coming into contact with cars. Unfortunately, this problem is especially true for visually impaired pedestrians, as they cannot…

A Configurable Compiled Programming Language With Integrated Transpilation

Systems Software Third Award

Language workbenches and product lines allow users to customize programming languages by providing a framework for the creation of Domain Specific Languages (DSLs). They allow for quicker la…

A Continuing Analysis of Nematode Viability: Mitigation of Agrochemical Impacts Across Different Soil Profiles Utilizing Organic Carbon and Nitrate

Plant Sciences

Nematodes are non-segmented worms that live throughout the soil. While some nematodes can be harmful and lead to plant disease, many can be extremely beneficial. Nematodes are vital to the m…

Acoustic Filtration: Harnessing Ultrasonic Technology for the Streamlined Removal of Microplastic Particles From Water Flow

Earth and Environmental Sciences First Award

Microplastics have become a prevalent global environmental issue, with an estimated 75 trillion microplastics in the oceans today. MPs pose dangers to wildlife and cause serious health issue…

Activated Carbon Derived From Rice Husks Enhanced by Methylene Blue and Gamma Irradiation for Energy Storage Applications

Chemistry

Renewable energy, agricultural waste management, and clean water scarcity are major environmental concerns worldwide. Activated carbon (AC) is a promising material for electrodes used in ene…

Adaptive Biomimetic Aircraft (ABA): Nature-Inspired Enhancement of the Aerodynamic Design of Aircrafts to Improve Sustainable Performance

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

The aviation industry stands as one of the most threatening modes of modern mobility, producing 3.8% of the global CO2 emissions in 2023. CO2 emissions are expected to proliferate and surpas…