Physics and Astronomy
The transit method is versatile; it has been critical in not only the discovery of over four thousand Milky Way exoplanets but also the impressive discovery in galaxy Messier 51 of M51-ULS-1…
Translational Medical Science
In many healthcare facilities, the possibility of bedsores forming are a common concern. The formation of bedsores, also called pressure wounds, concern healthcare workers as the deep tissue…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
In recent years, the intersection of celebrity endorsements and the cryptocurrency market has been a focal point of both interest and concern. The creation of over 10,000 distinct virtual as…
Translational Medical Science
Leukemia is a blood cell cancer ranking 15th in worldwide cancer incidence and 10th in death. The gut microbiome and its metabolites, e.g., short-chain fatty acids like propionate, are thoug…
Chemistry
With single-use plastic accumulating and damaging the environment, new and sustainable solutions must be found. One way to do so is using chitosan, found in shrimp shells, and glycerol, a co…
Systems Software
Open-source software(OSS) is free and widely used in software development, from video games to systems that run critical infrastructure such as power plants. However, most OSS libraries are…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Although previous research has studied the subfields of cancer genomics and population genetics separately, they have rarely merged. This study combines the knowledge of mutational signature…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Second Award
1 in 5 people develop cancer in their lifetime. Due to treatment inefficiency, cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. Deciphering immune cell-cancer cell interactions within the tum…
Environmental Engineering
Problematic water consumption has become a pressing global issue in recent years. Despite regular filtration efforts, conventional methods often fail to remove all hazardous chemicals in wat…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Approximately 1.1 billion people live in slums worldwide today with the number expected to grow by 2 billion in the next 30 years. Slum rehabilitation efforts rely heavily on slum mapping an…
Biomedical Engineering
Off-target effects from viral vectors prevent their expansion in the medical field, resulting in the need for a method to prevent these negative impacts. To simulate an environment with a ne…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The purpose of my experiment is to explore sustainable solutions to solve the global environmental issue of desertification. Arid climates foster conditions for dry, compact soil, possibly l…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Background: Predicting origins of premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) based on a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) is a laborious process. Artificial intelligence can automate the process m…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Gender disparity persists in most STEM fields, where men vastly outnumber women. Recent research shows that gendered wording in advertisements for STEM jobs may have a significant influence…
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Purpose: In a world where the population is ever-increasing, optimizing transportation routes has become imperative. The following project aimed to create a more efficient method for analyzi…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
My research provides the theoretical storage of data in DNA, expressed using the four natural “A,” “C,” “G,” and “T” DNA nucleobases. The DNA-stored information may be actual biological geno…
Environmental Engineering
This project continues on the foundational research of using spent coffee grounds to make biodegradable films by harnessing the bountiful and renewable potential of fall leaves, this project…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Cancer is a worldwide problem, especially breast cancer in women, with the treatment options consisting primarily of chemotherapy. It is not only very expensive but it is known to target fas…
Physics and Astronomy
In the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone (CMZ), dense and extreme conditions render molecules that typically act as tracers for processes associated with star formation in the interstellar…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Fourth Award
Current reforestation practices are limited, with many failing to meet the necessary rates required for forest expansion. In view that commonly used multicriteria analyses introduce subjecti…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
This study investigates the relationship between the sequential organization of the brain, measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans, and both rest and task-based differ…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Harmful algal blooms at a local lake have been persistently concerning in the summer due to the use of fertilizers, among other sources of pollution. The algae grow into harmful algal blooms…
Animal Sciences
Little is known about octopuses, though their complex neural systems and full motion capability make them model organisms for soft robotics. However, due to the independent behavior of each…
Biomedical Engineering
Second Award
Background Over 182,000 patients receive aortic valve replacements annually in the United States. However, valve replacement recipients must choose between two undesirable options, mechanica…
Environmental Engineering
Pollutants, from sources like fossil fuels to furniture, are associated with health and environmental issues. Previous experiments have established that a photobioreactor made from Spirulina…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Aircraft winglets are fixed-wing attachments that reduce lift-induced drag on aircraft by reducing the buildup of vortices—rotating patterns of air that form—thereby reducing drag forces act…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Fourth Award
B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are the 2 most common leukemias. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 59,610 leukemia cases a…
Translational Medical Science
Each year, cardiovascular disease(CVD) and cancer account for about 17,900,000 and 10,000,000 mortalities, respectively, worldwide. Both CVD and cancer involve invasive, costly, and dangerou…
Environmental Engineering
Fourth Award
Hydroponic farming is rapidly gaining popularity because of its consistency and sustainability. Thousands of hydroponic farms are being built around the world as reliable food sources to mat…
Animal Sciences
Second Award
In Hawai?i, the mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus carries avian malaria, threatening extinction for Native Hawaiian forest bird species. The most effective and environmentally friendly method…