Animal Sciences
Background: Human activity has added a surplus of noise to the ocean. The effects of anthropogenic noise are well-studied in larger vertebrate organisms, but although coral is a keystone spe…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Erosion continues to be an increasingly dire issue in coastal regions like Hawaii. This experiment aimed to decide which of the different types of barriers was tested to see if a particular…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
With the goal of reducing our current demand, and reliance on the combustion of fossil fuels, there have been many studies on the development of ionic wind. Ionic wind creates thrust is the…
Physics and Astronomy
The project was the study of Earth’s bow shock compression ratio. The bow shock is a collisionless shock that occurs when supersonic plasma interacts with planetary objects. The role of bow…
Animal Sciences
Dogs do not chew their food well because of the structure of their teeth and their natural instincts. It can cause dogs to not always be able to fully absorb the nutrients from their food. I…
Chemistry
Synthetic textile dyes have been one of the largest contributors to global pollution, resulting in wastewater with toxic chemicals and lower levels of dissolved oxygen in bodies of water nea…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Native Hawaiian students are over-represented in nearly every negative student indicator; lowest proficiency scores, highest suspension rates, lowest matriculation into college. With these i…
Systems Software
The 911 system that we know today is reliable and suitable for most emergencies. However, it may not be usable in situations where it is not safe to talk to authorities on the phone. These s…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Heart failure is the number one leading cause of death globally (17.9 million deaths annually). Earlier diagnosis is ideal for the implementation of treatment regimens for the patient. Diagn…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Water is a highly effective extinguishing agent utilized for brush fires, however, it requires massive amounts of water to be utilized for large environmental fires. For my experiment, I tes…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Traffic on roads is a huge problem so I decided to come up with a solution. I researched what causes these traffic jams and a primary reason is car accidents related to distractions and slow…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
This study explores the effects of earthquakes and soil liquefaction and evaluates the safety of an existing foundation and to create a new style of foundation, taking into account of (1) ea…
Chemistry
Mamaki tea, a native Hawaiian plant species, is best known for its medicinal properties. It is endemic to and geographically restricted to the Hawaiian Islands. Mamaki tea contains many type…
Systems Software
The prospect of learning through textbooks, worksheets, tests, and flashcards, often dissuades those striving for knowledge and provides no incentive other than receiving a desirable grade.…
Physics and Astronomy
The habitable zone of a solar system is the range of distances from a star at which water takes a liquid form, therefore supporting life as we know it. This project extends the concept of "h…
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Ocean waves can generate power 90% of the time, making them the most reliable source of clean energy in the world. Places like Hawaii, which are surrounded by waves, can significantly benefi…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Embryonic development is a universal process that is elucidated amongst healthcare professionals and researchers in the field of obstetrics. During particular stages of development, families…
Microbiology
Bacterial biofilms are complex and structured surface-attached bacterial communities held by a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances. Biofilms pose a significant threat to healthcare…
Biochemistry
Quorum sensing (QS) is a density-dependent mechanism of gene regulation and bacterial communication, allowing bacterial communities to benefit from cooperative group behavior and is commonly…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Two major induction motor designs exist, the first being the squirrel cage induction motor with high efficiency and a poor starting torque, and the second being the slip-ring motor with a gr…
Animal Sciences
Fourth Award
The Red-crowned Parrot (Amazona viridgenalis; RCPA) is a monotypic species native to northeastern Mexico, where it is considered endangered by IUCN due to capture for the cagebird trade and…
Translational Medical Science
Bromelain is a potentially useful enzyme derived from pineapple plants that may protect cells from sun exposure. We tested whether bromelain sourced from pineapple waste could protect cells…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Purpose: COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which emerged globally in early 2020. The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 spi…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Chronic ulcers of the skin represent a major healthcare burden worldwide. Many patients with chronic ulcers are home bound and lack access to quality medical care. In this paper, we examined…
Translational Medical Science
Neuroblastoma is one of the most severe tumors in young children with nearly 500 new cases reported each year. Although medications for this disease exist, current treatments are often ineff…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Access to remote technology has become increasingly important due to the growing need for innovative telecommunication between human to machine operations in everyday life. However, there is…
Systems Software
Watersheds are regions where water flows into a common outlet, commonly considered with respect to terrain, climate, vegetation, fauna, and human constructions. Watersheds are particularly i…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Third Award
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness, responsible for 15% percent of the total world blindness. It is a chronic eye disease that damages the optic nerve and causes irreversible…
Animal Sciences
Third Award
Of the original 11 native forest bird species known from the island of O?ahu in the Hawaiian island chain, only 3 remain today. They are the O?ahu ?Amakihi (Chlorodrepanis flava), ?Apapane (…
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Hydropower is one of the most abundance sources of renewable energy in the U.S. Water Distilleries remove almost all chemicals and pesticides, which produces water that can be better for peo…