Chemistry
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) remains a formidable challenge in pharmacology, blocking ~98% of small-molecule drugs from entering the central nervous system (CNS). To address this challenge,…
Embedded Systems
Endotracheal intubation is widely used in intensive care units for unconscious and semi-conscious patients who cannot breathe independently. Unplanned extubation and tube migration are alarm…
Mathematics
Fractals are geometric objects that are characterized by self-similarity and non-integer dimension. They appear in ideal mathematical constructions and in natural systems. This project exami…
Biomedical Engineering
Pressure injuries typically develop over bony prominences on the body such as the heels, sacrum, hips, and elbows, where blood flow to the skin is reduced due to sustained pressure. Their oc…
Software Design
As the effects of climate change intensify, heatwaves become a pressing issue, underscoring the need for risk mitigation and preparedness. Nationally, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control an…
Plant Sciences
As our population increases our Global Food Production has to increase by 70% before 2050 according to the FAO. This goal is very difficult to reach with biotic stresses like pathogens causi…
Animal Sciences
Honeybee colonies continue to be the main victim of a series of problems caused by parasites, environmental stress, and the beekeeping methods used. A large part of the losses was due to the…
Materials Science
Food spoilage causes over 1.3 billion tons of global waste annually, largely due to microbial growth. This project investigated whether a chitosan-based antimicrobial coating applied to 3D-p…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) seriously affects the well-being of the patient and has been proposed as a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia. While recent research has d…
Animal Sciences
Bird habitat quality depends on how much food, water, and shelter the habitat provides. Urbanization may affect habitat quality for birds. I made a hypothesis that bird species richness, abu…
Physics and Astronomy
Photonic devices—engineered systems composed of metal-dielectric nanostructures—provide a powerful platform for manipulating and probing the quantum properties of light. These systems suppor…
Software Design
In recent years, artificial intelligence has been thoroughly integrated into different social media algorithms, changing the way different content is recommended to users. This study aimed t…
Physics and Astronomy
Purpose: Entanglement determines how quantum information is stored and processed, but measurements impact entanglement behavior in open quantum circuits. This project studies entanglement ph…
Animal Sciences
I was investigating and tracking the kinds of pollen that different colonies were collecting. Specifically local hives vs. domesticated hives. I compared four different hives, two which were…
Technology Enhances the Arts
Having a song stuck in your head is a common problem, and while music identification apps can be helpful sometimes, they have a limitation: they cannot process user humming, only prerecorded…
Environmental Engineering
Coastal erosion poses a significant threat to Louisiana's ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities, with land loss occurring at one of the highest rates in the United States. This study i…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Outdoor pets face risks from sudden flooding and extreme heat when owners are away. This project addresses engineering problem of designing an off-grid shelter that monitors and maintains a…
Embedded Systems
Crosswalk systems use a button to alert cars that a person is waiting. However, this creates a problem for the physically disabled. My personal motivation for the project stems from my fathe…
Environmental Engineering
The City of Lake Charles is located about 20 miles north of the Gulf Coast and is named after the lake to its west. The city is the hub of a major petrochemical industry. The lake is connect…
Microbiology
Human-pathogenic Vibrio, particularly Vibrio vulnificus, in Gulf oysters pose increasing public health risks as coastal waters warm. Although temperature–Vibrio relationships are known, stra…
Technology Enhances the Arts
This project uses polling datasets to create micro-projections on how voters will behave during the 2026 United States Midterm Election and the 2028 United States General Election. These pro…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, as well as widespread cognitive and behaviora…
Microbiology
Vibrio infections are an increasing global concern. These pathogenic bacteria not only affect humans but are also a leading cause of mortality in aquaculture, often linked to major oyster ha…
Translational Medical Science
Brain tumors represent a critical health challenge, affecting thousands of individuals annually and often leading to significant harm and mortality. Such challenges highlight the need for in…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Waste pollution, driven by improper recycling practices, remains a pressing environmental issue that humans continually struggle to manage effectively. Building on last year's project, which…
Plant Sciences
Aquaponics is a process of producing food through a symbiotic relationship between fish, which provide nutrients, and plants, which purify water. This project assesses the effectiveness of n…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Flooding in New Orleans and worldwide has caused loss of life and countless billions in property damage. In many cases, city drainage systems have not functioned properly due to debris clogg…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
This experiment was performed to significantly cut down the amount of polluted freshwater bodies in the world. This experiment has findings that make this much faster, easier, and cheaper th…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Louisiana pipelines are made of many different materials as they were all built during different times where certain metals were optimal. These aging pipes can be hazardous to the community,…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Lithium is essential for rechargeable batteries in electric vehicles, energy storage, and electronics, driving the clean energy revolution. With global demand increasing and Earth's reserves…