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AirTouch

A key part of augmented reality is an area of research called computer vision. Computer vision is an area of research that deals with the way computers respond to camera input. Webcams have…

Algae....the Greener Fuel, Year Four

Which harvest/extraction method will be most efficient for extracting lipids from Chlorella vulgaris grown heterotrophically? Will Chlorella vulgaris biodegrade atrazine that is used as a nu…

Algorithms for Prognostication of Electronics Failures in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Third Award

Electronics is being widely used in cars. Applications include – lane departure warning systems, collision avoidance systems, antilock braking systems, and adaptive cruise control. Electric…

Allelopathy: The Future of Antibiotic Medicine

Biomedical Engineering

Common antibiotics are becoming less effective as bacteria are acquiring an increased resistance. A solution to this problem may lie in plant derived allelopathic molecules (allelomolecules)…

Alzheimer’s and Drosophila: Effect of Age on Efficacy of Treatment in a Model System

Systems Software

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and primarily age-dependent neurodegenerative disease that is the sixth leading cause of death in the US. An aged-onset model of Alzheimer’s disease in D…

A Mathematical Analysis of the Transmission of Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever using Intuitive Graphical Representations and a Stochastic SEIR Epidemiological Model

The behaviorisms and parameterization of Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EBOV) transmission define the methods that must be taken in order to effectively mediate dissemination and prevent large-sca…

A Mathematical Model of Ethanol's Impact on Fecal Decaying Bacteria

Using an accurate mathematical model would allow for the prediction and analysis of ethyl alcohol’s impact on fecal decaying bacteria. This model would confirm that a high initial concentrat…

AMELIA: Using an IoT-Interfaced Cloud Computing Network to Create a Wireless, Realtime, World-Wide Aircraft Safety Data Monitoring System

Fourth Award

The purpose of this project is to develop a low-cost flight safety and location system which transmits salient mechanical data in instance of a in-flight emergency. The 2014 disappearance of…

A Method for Identifying the Photoproducts, Mechanisms, and Toxicity of Petroleum from the Deepwater Horizon by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and DNPHi Derivatization

Second Award

The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill was detrimental to the prosperity of marine and wildlife habitats, as well as the fishing and tourism industry in the surrounding region. Oil spills can al…

Amoxicillin Derivative for Treatment of Lyme Disease

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

Ever since it’s discovery in 1975, Lyme Disease has been an issue especially in North America and effects both children and adults. In 2013, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CD…

Analysis of Peripheral Vision to Aid the Reading Process in Patients with Macular Degeneration

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Macular degeneration (AMD) causes central vision loss. With no known cure, AMD patients are forced to use their peripheral vision. Peripheral reading is slow and frustrating. Last year’s res…

Analysis of Wetland Restoration Done by the National Park Service at Kenilworth Marsh and Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary

Freshwater tidal wetlands process pollutants and stabilize shores from erosion while providing habitat, food, and nesting areas for wildlife. The National Park Service has attempted to resto…

Analyzing Female Gender Roles in Marvel Comics from the Silver Age (1960) to the Present (2014)

Systems Software

Comic books, a form of American popular culture, offer a window into time, allowing researchers to track societal changes over several decades. The purpose of this study was to determine if,…

Analyzing Hemagglutinin Protein Sequences of H3N2 Influenza Viruses to Predict Antigenic Variants

Influenza viruses are responsible for tens of thousands of deaths each year, and vaccines are used as a primary tool for reducing their impact and severity. The rapid mutation of the virus’s…

Analyzing the Effectiveness of De-wormers in Sheep, Phase Two

Biochemistry

Appropriate de-worming procedures in sheep are essential to ensure the overall health of the animal. To destroy parasitic worms, producers commonly use substances called anthelmintics. An ex…

Analyzing the Genetic Diversity of Sunfish and Looking for Signs of Sunfish Interbreeding

Biochemistry

Fish in a confined space can only breed with themselves. Does this make it more likely for them to interbreed? The purpose of this experiment was to find the genetic diversity of Sunfish in…

Analyzing the Surface of Mercury in Three-Dimensions

The MESSENGER mission has been journeying to Mercury for ten years, but has only been orbiting less than four. It has been able to collect data that is new and exciting for Mercury researche…

An Analysis of Dyslexia and Degree of Handedness

Biomedical and Health Sciences

About 90 percent of humans are right handed. Left-handedness has previously been linked with dyslexia (Geschwind and Behan). However, the connection between handedness and dyslexia has only…

An Analysis of Proton Permeation in Liposomes Containing Novel Archaea-Inspired Lipids

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

Drug delivery systems such as hydrogels and nanoparticles pose substantial limitations including premature leakage and toxicity risks regarding inhalation, respectively. Liposomes, which are…

A Nanomedicine Approach for Targeted Thrombolysis

In occlusive vascular pathologies like heart attack and stroke, rapid thrombolysis is necessary for restoring blood flow to critical organs. It is advantageous to localize the delivery and a…

An Assessment of Drainage Systems in Richland County Corn Fields

Purpose: To determine if there is a difference in the amounts of nitrate nitrogen and phosphorus in tiled and non-tiled corn fields in Richland County, North Dakota, and to determine if ther…

An Asymmetric Elliptic Curve Algorithm to Increase Entropy and Decrease Computation Time of Iris Recognition

The objective of this research was to implement an iris recognition system with a self-developed elliptic curve algorithm or hash. It was hypothesized that if this elliptic curve hash could…

An Efficient Computational Model for Metal Nanowire Transparent Conductors

Transparent conductors are a class of materials widely needed for technologies such as smart phones and solar panels. The current industry standard, Indium Tin Oxide, is expensive, brittle,…

An Engineered System for Filtering Pb2+ Using Chlorophyta, Phase Two

The importance of clean water is crucial to communities all over the world. Continuing from last year, the research focus for this phase was to design and build a working filter mechanism an…

An Evaluation of the Nuclear Locus ITS2 and the Mitochondrial Locus COI in Notorynchus cepedianus from 7 Different Geographic Locations Confirms the Presence of a Single Species

Biochemistry

The only extant member of it’s genus, the broadnose sevengill shark, Notorynchus cepedianus, is morphologically distinguishable from other elasmobranchs, possessing seven gills, one dorsal f…

An Exploration in Motion Interface Robotic Arms

Robotic arms have been gaining global traction in numerous fields. Despite their utility, the barrier towards adopting this technology remains high; users face issues of cost, as well as a h…

An Exploration of Antimatter by Observation of Alpha and Beta Decay within Three Distinct Cloud Chamber Apparatuses

This science fair project is an exploration of the mysterious, elusive substance of antimatter. Research has been conducted about what is currently understood about antimatter and the state-…

An Innovative Method for Protecting Optical and Sensory Devices on NASA’s Curiosity Martian Rover and Other Terrestrial Rovers by Using Electrostatic Properties

First Award

On Mars, research rovers traversing the surface are frequented by harsh Martian dust storms which are harmful because dust clogs or coats their optics, sensors, and solar panels, reducing th…

An Investigation into the Improvement of Switchgrass Biofuel Production, Phase II

As time progresses, the world is looking for an energy that can replace the nonrenewable fossil fuels: coal, natural gas, and gasoline which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. I e…

An Investigation of Mathematical Hat Games

This paper investigates patterns in the solutions of variations of three different “hat games,” and attempts to create generalized solutions. Hat games are logic problems phrased in terms of…