The Top 300 Junior Innovators are listed in alphabetical order by last name below. Students listed under their regional fair may also have qualified through their state fair but are only listed under their regional fair on this page. Students that were selected as part of the Top 300 in a prior year are noted with # next to their name. To view this list in order by Society Affiliated Fair ID, please click here.

Acoba, Hiiaka Viala, Grade: 8th
School: Saint Theresa Catholic School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Kauai Regional Science & Engineering Fair (USHI04)
Project Title: Is Somebody Going To Match My Freak-Quency?

Acosta, Emma Rose, Grade: 8th
School: Southwestern Educational Society
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: SESO Regional Science Fair (TEPR10)
Project Title: Compressive Strength of Concrete Mortar With Recycled Rubber Crumbs

Adams, Katelyn Elizabeth, Grade: 8th
School: BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Texas Science and Engineering Fair (USTX50)
Project Title: Impact of Phaseolus vulgaris (Red Silk Bean) Seed Priming on Drought Tolerance

Adavi, Sourya, Grade: 8th
School: Incarnate Word Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair (USOH02)
Project Title: The Sonic Shield — How Sound Technology Can Boost Firefighting Effectiveness

Afkhami Searcy, Elizabeth Allenia, Grade: 6th
School: Southwood Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: South Florida Science and Engineering Fair (USFL15)
Project Title: Some Like It Hot! Invasive Lizards With Hotter Habitat Preferences are Spreading Faster

Agadi, Iccha Umesh, Grade: 8th
School: Wells Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Advancing Parkinson’s Diagnosis: A Device for Early Symptom Detection

Agrawal, Aarav, Grade: 7th
School: Lakewood Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Kansas State Science and Engineering Fair (USKS50)
Project Title: Reducing Global Plastic Waste Through Innovative Biodegradable Plastic Production Using Locally Sourced Materials and Community Facilities

Agrawal, Arvin, Grade: 8th
School: Granite Ridge Intermediate School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Fresno County Science Fair (USCA03)
Project Title: Advancing Sustainable Agriculture: Development of TriFusion BioBoost Fertilizer Using Azolla, Mycorrhizae, & Rhizobium as an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Synthetic Fertilizer for Increasing Garden Bean Biomass Yield

Ahsan, Myreen, Grade: 7th
School: Friendswood Junior High
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: Computational Simulations of RNA-Based Aptamers Targeting Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR)+ Cells in Glioblastoma

Alemneh, Naomi, Grade: 8th
School: Meyzeek Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Dupont Manual High School Regional Fair (USKY03)
Project Title: Can We Conserve Water in Farming by Using Biodegradable Hydrogels?

Alinkil, Amelia, Grade: 8th
School: Daniel L Jones Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: T Coronae Borealis (T CrB): A Comprehensive Visualization of Historical Light Curves, Spectral Trends, and Pre-Eruption Indicators for Enhanced Nova Outburst Prediction

Allen, Aria, Grade: 6th
School: Spring Branch Academic Institute
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: Sticking to a Greener World: Finding a Suitable Replacement for Plastic Lollipop Sticks

Allen, Ian, Grade: 8th
School: Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: East Panhandle Science and Engineering Fair (USFL07)
Project Title: SAND — Simulation of Absorption in Nanosized Quantum Dots

Alonge, Oliver, Grade: 8th
School: Saint Theresa Catholic School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Kauai Regional Science & Engineering Fair (USHI04)
Project Title: Is Somebody Going To Match My Freak-Quency?

Altro, Holden William, Grade: 8th
School: Pine Crest School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Palm Beach Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USFL29)
Project Title: Understanding Effects of UV Radiation and Microgravity on Yeast: A Model for Space Radiation Exposure

Anwansedo, Sharon, Grade: 8th
School: BASIS Pflugerville
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: Investigating Genetic Mutations in Glioblastoma Multiforme: Understanding Tumor Progression and Identifying Targets for Effective Therapies

Arun Kumar, Bhadresh Kumar, Grade: 8th
School: Wells Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Advancing Parkinson’s Diagnosis: A Device for Early Symptom Detection

Arvindh, Abhimanyu, Grade: 6th
School: Inglewood Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (USWA50)
Project Title: Leaping Lizards — That’s Cold, Mate!

Atchison, Peyton, Grade: 7th
School: Howard Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Big Springs Regional Science Fair (USFL16)
Project Title: Strength in Layers

Badía-Cortés, María Luisa, Grade: 7th
School: Academia del Perpetuo Socorro
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Puerto Rico Metropolitan Science Fair (TEPR12)
Project Title: The Effect of Biostimulants Originated From Marine Algae on Insect Pests of “Ají Dulce” Grown in Home Gardening

Balakrishnan, Anahita, Grade: 7th
School: BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX11)
Project Title: Supporting Sustainability: Developing and Testing BioFabrics From Alginate (Seaweed)

Banerjee, Pranav, Grade: 8th
School: Daniell Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Cobb/Paulding Regional Science Fair (USGA14)
Project Title: Designing Earthquake-Resilient Buildings: MRF Dampers and Advanced Earthquake Detection for Enhanced Safety

Banks, Winston, Grade: 8th
School: La Salle Institute
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair, Inc. (USNY07)
Project Title: Implications of CAD 3D-Printed Soft Robotics as Better Surgical Tools in the Removal of Malignant and Benign Soft Tumors

Barnes, Katie, Grade: 7th
School: Westridge Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair (USMO04)
Project Title: Plastics in Your Water: Quantifying Microplastics in Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles When Exposed to Various Temperatures

Basu, Rajika, Grade: 7th
School: Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Delaware Valley Science Fairs (USPA03)
Project Title: Asthma Alert: A Portable Device for Early Detection of Asthma Attacks

Baul, Ayana, Grade: 8th
School: Stratford School — Fremont Osgood Campus
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Blue Horizons: Predicting and Preventing Algae Blooms

Beasley, Anna, Grade: 8th
School: Synapse School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: San Mateo County Office of Education STEM Fair (USCA80)
Project Title: Mindsets in Math: The Impact of Training on Self-Concept and Math Learning

Bi, Amanda Camellia, Grade: 6th
School: La Jolla Country Day School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: California Science & Engineering Fair (USCA50)
Project Title: The Flexible, Reusable Sound Insulator

Blanco-Sarmiento, Ximena, Grade: 8th
School: Juan Cabrillo Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: Enhancing the Sustainability of Data Center Cooling and Energy Supply Systems

Borate, Neel, Grade: 8th
School: Odle Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (USWA50)
Project Title: FindIt: A Novel AI-Powered Lost and Found

Bourns, Luke, Grade: 8th
School: The Weiss School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Palm Beach Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USFL29)
Project Title: Which Type of FRP Is the Most Durable Hurricane Shutter?

Brum, Charles, Grade: 8th
School: Elite Academic Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (USCA05)
Project Title: StarSync: Local Orientation Synchronization Device

Budipalli, Pranav Reddy, Grade: 8th
School: Marvin Ridge Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Regional Science Fair (USNC01)
Project Title: Revolutionizing Bone Treatments: Designing a Novel Conforming Intramedullary Device for Accelerated Critical-Sized Defect Healing

Burke, Joshua, Grade: 8th
School: Synapse School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: San Mateo County Office of Education STEM Fair (USCA80)
Project Title: Mindsets in Math: The Impact of Training on Self-Concept and Math Learning

Burkhardt, Stella Maya, Grade: 8th
School: Pine Crest School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida – Ying Scholars (USFL50)
Project Title: How Do Different Types of Synesthesia Affect the Vividness of an Individual’s Senses, Emotions, Bodily Sensations and Creativity?

Butterfield, James, Grade: 7th
School: Centerville Junior High
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: North Davis Area Science and Engineering Fair (USUT01)
Project Title: Exploring the Strength and Duration of Paramagnetic and Diamagnetic Forces Created at Home for Potential Practical Uses

Cahill, Clara, Grade: 8th
School: Central Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair (USCT50)
Project Title: Development of a Thyme Oil-in-Hydromed Wearable Anklet for the Natural, Effective Repelling of Ticks

Caruso, Simone Calliope, Grade: 8th
School: King Intermediate
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair (USHI50)
Project Title: How Coral Food Supplements Affect Coral Growth

Chakraborty, Deep, Grade: 8th
School: Thomas Edison Charter School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Weber Area Science and Engineering Fair (USUT03)
Project Title: Detecting Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Using Machine Learning

Chang, Jason, Grade: 6th
School: Worcester Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Massachusetts Region II State Science Fair (USMA05)
Project Title: An Eco-Efficient Solar Tracking System: Bringing Power to Off-Grid Communities With an Affordable Solution

Chattopadhyay, Anushka, Grade: 8th
School: Lawler Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: Development of a pH-Responsive Hydrogel Mechanism for Cancer Detection & Triggered Drug Release through a Scaffold for Post-Bone Cancer Treatment

Chen, Max, Grade: 8th
School: Sierra Vista Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA01)
Project Title: Turning Biodiesel Waste Into Watts: Optimizing Oxygen Concentrations for Glycerol-Powered Microbial Fuel Cells

Cherigui, Jannah, Grade: 8th
School: Leaders Preparatory School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Dr. Nelson Ying-Orange County Science Exposition (USFL17)
Project Title: Turning Plants Into Biofuel With the Power of Enzymes

Cheruvu, Anisha, Grade: 7th
School: Tamanend Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Delaware Valley Science Fairs (USPA03)
Project Title: Personalized ICU Patient Care Through a Digital Twin-Based Clinical Decision Support System

Chittiboina, Abhigna, Grade: 8th
School: Mills Park Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: North Carolina State Science Fair (USNC50)
Project Title: Using 3D-Printed Microneedle Patches and Machine Learning (ML) Prediction Model for Improved Effectiveness in Drug Delivery for Specific Types of Malignant Skin Neoplasms Compared to Topical and Injection Methods

Choudhary, Rajsi, Grade: 8th
School: Eastern Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair (USCT50)
Project Title: Fabrication of a Biodegradable, Nutrient-Rich, Orange Peel-Loaded Hydrogel for Thermally-Programmed Release of Water To Maintain Soil Moisture

Chung, Seungah, Grade: 8th
School: Beverly Vista Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA02)
Project Title: Investigating Spatial Memory Formation in Harvester Ants Through Operant Conditioning

Colarte Delgado, Ella Maria, Grade: 7th
School: American Heritage School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Broward Regional Science & Engineering Fair (USFL09)
Project Title: The Effects of Music Therapy on Patients That Suffer From Traumatic Brain Injury Using Drosophila melanogaster as a Model Organism

Cruz-Torres, Dariana Aeris, Grade: 8th
School: Francisco “Paco” Davila Specialized Bilingual School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Humacao Regional Science Fair (TEPR05)
Project Title: Power of Ferrofluid and Magnets To Allure Oil out of the Sea

Dacanay, Bella, Grade: 7th
School: Charlotte Preparatory School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Science and Engineering Fair (USFL05)
Project Title: Making Sense of Scents: Do Men or Women Have a Better Sense of Smell?

Daga, Vedaang, Grade: 8th
School: Jefferson Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair (USMI03)
Project Title: The Effect of Mustard Oil and Clove Oil on Bacteria as a Natural Alternative to Modern Day Antibiotics

Damarla, Rohan None, Grade: 7th
School: Challenger School – Traverse Mountain
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Central Utah STEM Fair (USUT04)
Project Title: The Effect of Different Types of Vertical Fins on the Amount of Electricity Produced

Daoud, Michael, Grade: 8th
School: Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair (USMI03)
Project Title: Assessing Different Formation Aids To Determine Which Provides the Greatest Benefits for Papermaking From Grass

Daut, Calvin, Grade: 8th
School: Jefferson Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair (USMI03)
Project Title: The Effect of Mustard Oil and Clove Oil on Bacteria as a Natural Alternative to Modern Day Antibiotics

Dave, Rishaan Amish, Grade: 8th
School: The Honor Roll School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: Waste to Watts: Harnessing Organic Waste for Sustainable Energy Using Microbial Fuel Cells

Debonet, Oliver, Grade: 8th
School: The Weiss School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Palm Beach Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USFL29)
Project Title: Designing a Portable, Affordable, and Temperature-Regulating EpiPen® Case

Demirbas, Zeynep, Grade: 8th
School: Transit Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Terra WNY STEM Fair (USNY11)
Project Title: Evaluating the Reliability of Large Language Models for Stress Detection

Deshpande, Priya, Grade: 8th
School: Rachel Carson Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Northern Virginia Science and Engineering Fair for Elementary and Middle School (USVA78)
Project Title: Invairo: Protecting Our Environment From Invasive Plants

Deshpande, Radhika, Grade: 8th
School: Rachel Carson Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Northern Virginia Science and Engineering Fair for Elementary and Middle School (USVA78)
Project Title: Invairo: Protecting Our Environment From Invasive Plants

Devarajan, Vedika (#), Grade: 8th
School: Timberline Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (USWA50)
Project Title: Camels on Fire: Igniting the Future of Firefighter Safety With Biomimicry-Inspired PFAS-Free Turnout Gear

Devulapalli, Anvita, Grade: 8th
School: Fairview Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Capital Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USFL26)
Project Title: Tessellation Triumph: Exploring the Potential of 3D-Printed Bike Helmet Foam To Safeguard the Human Brain

Dey, Archishman, Grade: 8th
School: Solon Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair (USOH02)
Project Title: How Do Various PM2.5 Pollutants Affect Indoor Air Pollution?

Dhananjay, Aditi, Grade: 7th
School: Stoller Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beaverton-Hillsboro Science Expo (USOR04)
Project Title: Low-Cost Spectroscope To Detect Microplastics in Water

Dharwadkar, Aarya, Grade: 8th
School: Barrington Middle School – Prairie Campus
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Exposition (USIL50)
Project Title: How Do Different Wavelengths of Light Influence Stomatal Function in Guzmania lingulata?

Diaz, Alejandro, Grade: 8th
School: Robinson School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Puerto Rico Metropolitan Science Fair (TEPR12)
Project Title: Advancing Natural Pest Management: Evaluating Coconut Oil, Lemon Juice and Vitamins C and A as Effective Biocontrol Agents for Agricultural Applications

Dong, Andy (#), Grade: 8th
School: Hinsdale Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Exposition (USIL50)
Project Title: Illuminating Cancer-Related Dark Proteins With AI

Dulay, Peter Fernandez, Grade: 8th
School: Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership Development School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida – Ying Scholars (USFL50)
Project Title: Career Bias in AI Data

Effendi, Fidel, Grade: 7th
School: Thomas Edison Charter School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Harold W. & Helen M. Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair of Utah (USUT07)
Project Title: The Effect of Age and Frequency of Technology Use on the Ability To Differentiate Between Real and Artificial Intelligence Images

Erdem, Caroline, Grade: 7th
School: Seabrook Intermediate School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: Flying High

Fan, Zoe Siyi, Grade: 8th
School: The Harker School – Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: Investigating Curcumin’s Potential To Delay Alzheimer’s Onset Using Genetically Modified Drosophila melanogaster Models

Feliciano, Wileidy, Grade: 6th
School: Escuela Intermedia Rafael Irizarry Rivera
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Ponce Regional Science Fair (TEPR06)
Project Title: Sustainable Bioplastic Based on Musa paradisiaca as an Alternative for Weed Control

Feng, Alice, Grade: 7th
School: Granite Ridge Intermediate School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Fresno County Science Fair (USCA03)
Project Title: Transforming Waste Into Value: The Impact of Grape Pomace Variety and Extraction Parameters on Grape Seed Oil Yield and Physicochemical Properties

Fox, Vikram, Grade: 8th
School: Corte Madera School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: San Mateo County Office of Education STEM Fair (USCA80)
Project Title: Using Machine Learning To Solve Complex Physics: A Proof-of-Concept Experiment Using Drag Force and Terminal Velocity

Fridy, Ruth, Grade: 7th
School: Roland Park K-8
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Hillsborough Regional Science Fair (USFL27)
Project Title: Salt Water Mitigation in Plants: Water vs. Gypsum

Gadhamshetty, Neha Sriveda, Grade: 7th
School: Southwest Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USSD03)
Project Title: SMORES — Smart Materials for Better Recycling and Environmental Sustainability

Galvez, Stephanie, Grade: 8th
School: Sacred Heart Greenwich
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair (USCT50)
Project Title: Testing the Strength, Flexibility and Biodegradability of a Watermelon Rind-Based Bioplastic

Gandhi, Mohan, Grade: 7th
School: Fairmont Private School – Anaheim Hills Campus
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA01)
Project Title: “Sole-Utions in Lattice” — Lattice Structures vs. Foam: Which Structure Gives the Best Support for Athletes and Diabetic Patients?

Ganetsky, Marina, Grade: 8th
School: Pollard Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair (USMA50)
Project Title: The Organized Brain: Word Retrieval in People With and Without Aphasia, in Two Different Conditions

Garg, Aanya, Grade: 6th
School: Edwin Rhodes Elementary School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: San Bernardino, Inyo, Mono (SIM) Science and Engineering Fair (USCA13)
Project Title: Bioplastics: Pollution Solution. Can Bioplastics Be Successfully Used for Home Applications?

Gaul, Evelyn Louise, Grade: 6th
School: Heritage Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair (USMO04)
Project Title: The Effects of Vitamins E, D, and B7 on Girardia tigrina Regeneration

Gershfield-Cordova, Georgio, Grade: 7th
School: Lesley Ellis School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair (USMA50)
Project Title: Exploring the Effects of Altered Gravity and Microgravity Simulations on Rate of Growth of Cress Seeds

Ghosh, Arshiya, Grade: 7th
School: Starkey Ranch K-8 School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Pasco Regional Science and Engineering Showcase (USFL30)
Project Title: An Innovative Approach To Reduce Biofilm Formation & Progression: Evaluating the Impact of Antimicrobial Compounds on Thioredoxin-A in Biofilm for Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Ghosh, Ishaan Raval, Grade: 8th
School: Plains Junior School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: University of Cincinnati Science and Engineering EXPO (USOH10)
Project Title: Dispelling Myths About Food Insecurity Using Digital Tools

Gilbert, Evan, Grade: 8th
School: University School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Broward Regional Science & Engineering Fair (USFL09)
Project Title: Speech Jammer — Testing Cognitive Impairment using Delayed Auditory Feedback

Goldberg, Alekha, Grade: 6th
School: Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Kern County Regional Science Fair (USCA16)
Project Title: Planarian, Heal Thyself! The Effect of Electricity on the Rate of Planarian Regeneration for a Novel Approach to Human Healing

Gonzales, Maria Elena, Grade: 8th
School: Cuero Junior High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX11)
Project Title: Efficacy of Mouthwash — Comparison of the Antibacterial Properties of Alcohol-Free Mouthwashes Against Oral Microbes: An In-Vitro Study

Gonzalez, Lia Camil, Grade: 8th
School: Colegio Rosa-Bell
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Puerto Rico Metropolitan Science Fair (TEPR12)
Project Title: Evaluating the Effect of Spathodea campanulata (African Tulip) as an Ant Repellent To Protect Beehives

Gonzalez-Thompson, Camila Isabel, Grade: 8th
School: Caribbean School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Ponce Regional Science Fair (TEPR06)
Project Title: Understanding IgG and IgM Seroprevalence of Dengue Virus in Southern Puerto Rico: A Key Step To Reduce Disease Burden

Gopinath, Sanjey, Grade: 7th
School: Meyzeek Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Kentucky Science and Engineering Fair (USKY50)
Project Title: Development of IOT-Enabled Obstacle-Detector

Gottipati, Anvitha, Grade: 8th
School: Quail Valley Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: Development of a Home-Based, Stage-Specific Diagnostic Kit for the Detection of Protein Biomarkers To Enhance Diagnostic Capabilities and Improve Treatment Precision for Cancer

Groszmann, Josh, Grade: 8th
School: Lesley Ellis School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair (USMA50)
Project Title: A Unique Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Design for Urban Environments

Grover, Henry, Grade: 7th
School: Riverside STEM Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA15)
Project Title: Removing Microplastics From Water by Using Household Materials as Filter Membranes

Gu, Ellianna, Grade: 7th
School: Wasatch Junior High
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair (USUT05)
Project Title: Is Seeing Really Believing?: Can Humans Tell the Difference Between Reality and AI?

Haldar, Anisha, Grade: 7th
School: Stratford School — Fremont Osgood Campus
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Wall of Water: Fire-Resistant Panels To Defend Communities From Wildfires

Haller, Leila Hue, Grade: 8th
School: Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Sacramento Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USCA04)
Project Title: A Bright Idea: UV Intensity

Henson, Cynthia Voleen, Grade: 8th
School: Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: Bio-Styro: An Insulative, Biodegradable Alternative to Styrofoam

Hirsave, Arya (#), Grade: 7th
School: Canyon Vista Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: Micro’fat’ories: Increasing Microalgal Biomass and Lipids for Biofuel Production

Hruska, Julia, Grade: 8th
School: Parkside Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Prince William-Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USVA06)
Project Title: Will Changing the Pitch of an Underwater Propeller Lower the Level of Sound It Produces?

Hu, Ethan, Grade: 8th
School: The Bishop’s School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (USCA05)
Project Title: Low Cost Portable Braille Embosser for Education

Huang, Hannah Yuchen, Grade: 8th
School: Ridgecrest Intermediate School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA02)
Project Title: Analyzing Type A Influenza Genomes Using Fractal Patterns

Huang, Serene, Grade: 8th
School: McCullough Junior High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: From Trash to Treasure: Exploring Pectin Extraction From Watermelon Rinds

Huang, Vivienne, Grade: 7th
School: Englewood Cliffs Upper School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Bergen SciChallenge (USNJ79)
Project Title: For Peat’s Sake: Creating Biodegradable and Sustainable Hydroponic Growth Media Alternatives to Peat for Cultivating Luffa aegyptiaca

Hull, Elijah, Grade: 8th
School: Thomas Edison Charter School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Harold W. & Helen M. Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair of Utah (USUT07)
Project Title: Flywheel & Faraday

I., Alekya, Grade: 6th
School: Pearson Ranch Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: Hydrolift: Walking With Power

Iancu, Natalia, Grade: 8th
School: Robinson School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Puerto Rico Metropolitan Science Fair (TEPR12)
Project Title: Advancing Natural Pest Management: Evaluating Coconut Oil, Lemon Juice and Vitamins C and A as Effective Biocontrol Agents for Agricultural Applications

Interiano, Mila, Grade: 8th
School: Sierra Madre Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA02)
Project Title: Too Hot To Handle: Space Exploration

Iyer, Shay, Grade: 8th
School: Miraleste Intermediate School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA02)
Project Title: Disinfection and Reuse of Disposable Isolation PPE Gowns in Medical Practice: An Innovative Solution To Minimize Medical Waste Pollution

Iyer, Vidhyut, Grade: 7th
School: Nelson Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: Building an Amphibious Drone That Can Traverse Both Aerial and Aquatic Environments Using a Deployable Buoy System

Jamthe, Ishan, Grade: 7th
School: Pearson Ranch Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: Hydrolift: Walking With Power

Jang, Hannah, Grade: 8th
School: Western Center Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA15)
Project Title: Stent Designs for Brain Aneurysm Rupture Prevention

Jawad, Safiya Syeda, Grade: 8th
School: Juan Cabrillo Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: Testing Biodegradable Alternatives of Plastic To Determine the Best Material for Plastic Bags

Jayanth, Nihal, Grade: 8th
School: Lawler Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: Smart Medicine Pill Reminder System Using Arduino Uno R3, Load Cell and DS3231 RTC Module

Jetti, Aditya, Grade: 8th
School: Quail Valley Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: Development of a Home-Based, Stage-Specific Diagnostic Kit for the Detection of Protein Biomarkers To Enhance Diagnostic Capabilities and Improve Treatment Precision for Cancer

Jin, Shuwen, Grade: 8th
School: The King’s Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: Investigating Curcumin’s Potential To Delay Alzheimer’s Onset Using Genetically Modified Drosophila melanogaster Models

Jitari, Daniel, Grade: 7th
School: Indian Ridge Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida – Ying Scholars (USFL50)
Project Title: Optimizing Transparency and Power Generation Using Berry and Spinach Dyes in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Jun, Adrian Hoyoung, Grade: 7th
School: Eagle Ridge Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Northern Virginia Science and Engineering Fair for Elementary and Middle School (USVA78)
Project Title: Bio-Inspired Solar Panel Design

Jurynec, Mara, Grade: 6th
School: Churchill Junior High
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair (USUT05)
Project Title: Fungal Fighters! Identifying Mushrooms That Have Antimicrobial Properties

Kamisetti, Sahasra, Grade: 7th
School: Stoller Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beaverton-Hillsboro Science Expo (USOR04)
Project Title: Hera: A Portable, Carbon Nanotube-Based Sensor for Rapid Air Contamination Detection

Kankanala, Abhinav, Grade: 6th
School: Walsh Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: Which Farming Method Has More Phytochemical Content: Organic or Conventionally Grown?

Kanutala, Arjun, Grade: 6th
School: Walsh Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: Which Farming Method Has More Phytochemical Content: Organic or Conventionally Grown?

Kattamuri, Uma, Grade: 6th
School: Oak Valley Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (USCA05)
Project Title: Effect of Increased CO₂ Levels on pH and Stomatal Density of CAM Plant Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Kaul, Anika, Grade: 6th
School: Pearson Ranch Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: Hydrolift: Walking With Power

Kaul, Rohan, Grade: 8th
School: The Weiss School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Palm Beach Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USFL29)
Project Title: W.A.I.R., a Wearable Air Index Recorder

Kenderian, Maria, Grade: 6th
School: Co-Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Minnesota Academy of Science State Science & Engineering Fair (USMN50)
Project Title: Effect of Artificial Food Ingredients on Health: Using Daphnia magna as a Model

Kenkre, Rahini, Grade: 8th
School: Juan Cabrillo Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: Enhancing the Sustainability of Data Center Cooling and Energy Supply Systems

Khan, Aydin, Grade: 8th
School: Huda School and Montessori
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science and Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit (USMI02)
Project Title: Am I OK To Breathe? A Novel Intelligent Air Pollutant Detection Prototype To Help Firefighters and the At-Risk During Wildfires

Khandhar, Kunal, Grade: 8th
School: William Allen Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Delaware Valley Science Fairs (USPA03)
Project Title: pH Sensitive Microbeads for Targeted Therapeutic Delivery

Kim, Aiden, Grade: 7th
School: Marvin Baker Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Coastal Bend Regional Science Fair (USTX15)
Project Title: The Impact of Water Type, Alkalinity, and Current Input on Green Hydrogen Production Efficiency in Water Electrolysis

Kim, Eugene, Grade: 8th
School: Stoller Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Northwest Science Expo (USOR50)
Project Title: Underground Inter-Plant Communication: The Role of Mycorrhizal Networks in Enhancing Plant Resilience to Rising Climates

Kirkbride, Penelope, Grade: 8th
School: Pine Crest School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Palm Beach Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USFL29)
Project Title: Evaluating the Efficacy of a Silk and Cellulose Nanocrystal Membrane for Water Filtration

Kokotovich, Alek Jaman, Grade: 7th
School: Hidden Oaks Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Southern Minnesota Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USMN03)
Project Title: Expanding First Lego League Challenge (FLL-C) Robotics To Support Kids With Low Vision

Kollati, Lishitha, Grade: 7th
School: Central Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Bartlesville District Science Fair (USOK02)
Project Title: Food Safe, Earth Safe!

Kommareddy, Nehareddy, Grade: 8th
School: Meyzeek Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Dupont Manual High School Regional Fair (USKY03)
Project Title: Can We Conserve Water in Farming by Using Biodegradable Hydrogels?

Krishnamurthy, Rishabh (#), Grade: 8th
School: Dorseyville Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair (USPA04)
Project Title: Robots: Filling the Human Void

Ku, Maximus Joseph, Grade: 8th
School: Fairmont Private School – Anaheim Hills Campus
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA01)
Project Title: Improving the Efficiency of Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Kukreja, Riyanshi, Grade: 6th
School: Academy of Christian Education
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Northern Virginia Science and Engineering Fair for Elementary and Middle School (USVA78)
Project Title: Talking Eyes: AI-Based Assistive Glasses for Object Detection, Text-to-Speech and Navigation for the Visually Impaired

Kuo, Matthew, Grade: 8th
School: Renner Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: Factors Affecting Fuel Cell Energy Efficiency

Kurc, Maya Alexandra, Grade: 8th
School: The Archer School for Girls
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA02)
Project Title: Fit Flies: How Does Exercise Improve Motor Symptoms in Drosophila With the LRRK2 Gene Mutation Leading to Parkinson’s Disease?

Kwon, Rene, Grade: 7th
School: Sierra Vista Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Irvine Unified School District Fair (USCA78)
Project Title: Redefining Antimicrobial Treatment: A Study of Natural and Synthetic Antibiotics Against Staphylococcus epidermidis Biofilms To Combat Antibiotic Resistance

Lakshminarasimhan, Akshay, Grade: 7th
School: BASIS Scottsdale
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (USAZ50)
Project Title: Exploring the Interplay Between Earth’s Magnetic Field, Solar Activity, Climate Variability, and Human Settlements (1750-2024)

Lam, Toby, Grade: 7th
School: Long-View Micro School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: The Effect of Nintendo’s NES Tetris Theme Music and 28 Hertz High Beta-Frequency Binaural Beats on a 233 Hertz Carrier on Attention Span

Lan, Zooey, Grade: 8th
School: The Harker School – Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: A Novel AI Approach To Analyze the Cardiovascular Effects of Artificial Sweeteners Using Daphnia magna

Lau, Aaron, Grade: 8th
School: The Harker School – Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: Comparison of Supplements and Pesticides on Silkworm Growth and Productivity

Le, Vivian Phuong, Grade: 6th
School: Challenger School – Salt Lake
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair (USUT05)
Project Title: Renewable Rays, Better Days

Lee, Aaron, Grade: 8th
School: The Academy at Lincoln
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: North Carolina State Science Fair (USNC50)
Project Title: Can Chestnut Shells Increase the Durability of Biodegradable Plastics?

Lee, Anya, Grade: 8th
School: The Harker School – Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: A Novel AI Approach To Analyze the Cardiovascular Effects of Artificial Sweeteners Using Daphnia magna

Lee, Ellie, Grade: 8th
School: Tenafly Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Bergen SciChallenge (USNJ79)
Project Title: Studying the Impact of State Neonicotinoid Restrictions on Bee Populations

Lee, Hanna, Grade: 8th
School: Juan Cabrillo Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: Testing Biodegradable Alternatives of Plastic To Determine the Best Material for Plastic Bags

Lee, Stephanie, Grade: 7th
School: Canyon Hills Junior High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: San Bernardino, Inyo, Mono (SIM) Science and Engineering Fair (USCA13)
Project Title: The Second Life of Crop Waste

Lega, Iliana Elizabeth, Grade: 8th
School: Homeschool
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: Classifying Species of North Texas Mosquitoes Using Computer Vision

Lehal, Akalkirat Singh, Grade: 7th
School: Honey Creek Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair Region 6 (USIN25)
Project Title: Year 2 Study: Improving Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Performance and Durability: The Role of Natural Dyes, Semiconductor Technologies, and Extraction Methods

Leonard, Jeron, Grade: 8th
School: The Science Academy STEM Magnet
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA02)
Project Title: Making Different Types of Filaments From Recycled Plastics To Reduce Carbon Footprints and Measuring Their Properties

Li, Chelsea, Grade: 7th
School: Old Donation School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair (USVA09)
Project Title: Impact of Temperature on Lithium-Ion Battery Performance and a Flexible Insulation Solution

Liang, Patrick (#), Grade: 8th
School: Portola Highly Gifted Magnet Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA02)
Project Title: Analyzing LINE-1 Expression in Relation to SARS-CoV-2 Infection Severity

Lin, Jada, Grade: 8th
School: Great Neck South Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (USNY02)
Project Title: Harnessing Nature’s Power To Combat Antimicrobial Resistance: Assessing the Effectiveness of Natural Inhibitors in Preventing Conjugation-Based Horizontal Gene Transfer of Ampicillin Resistance in Escherichia coli Under In Vitro Conditions

Liou, Jaelyn, Grade: 8th
School: Hunter College High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Hunter College High School Science and Engineering Fair (USNY78)
Project Title: Biofuel: Determining Biomass Effectiveness Through Fermentation

Liu, Leo, Grade: 7th
School: Challenger School – Ardenwood
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Shake It Off: Effect of Different Bracing Structures on Collapse Resistance in Earthquakes

Loh, Aaron Stephen, Grade: 8th
School: A.D. Henderson University Lab School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida – Ying Scholars (USFL50)
Project Title: Visualizing Epidemics: A Stochastic SIR Model Incorporating Dynamic Social Distancing and Point Prevalence-Driven Behaviors

Lu, Cynthia, Grade: 6th
School: Challenger School – Ardenwood
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Tilted for Power: Unleashing Solar Energy Through Angles

Lu, Lily (#), Grade: 8th
School: Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Prince William-Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USVA06)
Project Title: Optimizing the Speed and Efficiency of an Electromagnetic Train

Lumbreras, Paola Sofia, Grade: 8th
School: Acton Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX03)
Project Title: Investigating Natural Antioxidants as Protective Agents Against Alcohol and Nicotine-Induced Fetal Developmental Abnormalities

Luter, Raegan, Grade: 8th
School: Morrison Junior High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair (USOK50)
Project Title: The Value of Trust: Exploring Seller Reputation in Cattle Buyer Decisions

Lv, Terri Jensine, Grade: 7th
School: Rice Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: Synthesis and Quantum Effect Desmos of the Superconductor YBa₂Cu₃O₇₋ₓ (YBCO)

Ma, Sunny Joy, Grade: 8th
School: Waukee Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa (USIA50)
Project Title: Detecting AI-Generated Texts Using Pre-Trained Large Language Models: A Comparative Study of Encoder and Decoder Architectures

Magesh, Loukya, Grade: 6th
School: Fallon Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Atmospheric Water Harvesting Using Smart Hydrogels for Sustainable Water Solutions

Mahesh, Anya S, Grade: 7th
School: Pat and Catherine Fowler Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: AI-Powered Nail Disease Detection Using Convolutional Neural Networks

Malige, Vyan Manjunath, Grade: 7th
School: Summit Trail Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (USWA50)
Project Title: Implementation of Regenerative Electromagnetic Braking Systems in Gasoline Vehicles

Mandavilli, Laasya Priya, Grade: 7th
School: Maywood Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (USWA50)
Project Title: ThyroCARE: Enhancing Thyroid Cancer Prognostics Using Random Forest Models

Mandiwal, Aashita (#), Grade: 8th
School: West High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair (USUT05)
Project Title: Modeling Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Tumor Growth Using the Gompertz Differential Equation

Manshad, Omar, Grade: 8th
School: Crescent View Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (USCO50)
Project Title: Inclusive Robotics: Building a Safe Robotic Arm for Multimodal Non-Visual Table-Top Interactions

Mascaro, Julia, Grade: 6th
School: Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: South Florida Science and Engineering Fair (USFL15)
Project Title: New Bioplastics vs. Old Petroplastics

Mathur, Aarav, Grade: 7th
School: Uplift North Hills Preparatory
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: Guardians of the Flare: Biomedical Insights Into UV Protection and Skin Cancer Prevention

Mathur, Advay, Grade: 7th
School: Uplift North Hills Preparatory
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: Guardians of the Flare: Biomedical Insights Into UV Protection and Skin Cancer Prevention

May, Michael Hatchet, Grade: 7th
School: Kihei Charter School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Maui County Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USHI03)
Project Title: Ion Propulsion

McGill, Luca, Grade: 8th
School: Emily Gray Junior High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Fair (USAZ03)
Project Title: ALTO-CO₂: Low-Cost Drone-Based Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Monitoring Exploring CO₂ Levels Across Urban, Suburban, and Rural Areas in Southern Arizona

McNally, Lucy Olivia, Grade: 8th
School: Swanson Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Northern Virginia Science and Engineering Fair (USVA01)
Project Title: The Effect of Type of Sea Wall on Milliliters of Water Splashed Over the Structure

Mehta, Pranshi, Grade: 7th
School: Canyon Vista Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: Machine Learning-Mediated Computational Modeling of FK506-Binding Protein 12 (FKBP12)-Enhanced CAR T-Cell Therapy for Targeted Glioblastoma Treatment

Merten, Niall, Grade: 6th
School: The Rhoades School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (USCA05)
Project Title: Improving Solar Panel Efficiency

Mittal, Anushi, Grade: 8th
School: Willamette Valley Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Northwest Science Expo (USOR50)
Project Title: NeuroPredict: From Brain Cell Type Predictions to Brain Disease Treatments

Mittendorff, Katherine Carol, Grade: 7th
School: Orinda Intermediate School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: California Science & Engineering Fair (USCA50)
Project Title: An Experiment To Design an Optimal Wind Turbine Using 3D-Printed Models

Modem, Sri Laasya, Grade: 7th
School: Baker Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science and Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit (USMI02)
Project Title: AI-Driven Air Quality Forecasting: A Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Algorithms for Enhanced AQI Prediction

Monpays, Eva, Grade: 7th
School: San Diego French-American School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: California Science & Engineering Fair (USCA50)
Project Title: The Coastal Cruiser: A Lightweight and Autonomous DIY Robot To Fight Plastic Pollution

Morajkar, Archan Prashant, Grade: 8th
School: Richard Hull Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Gwinnett Regional Fair (USGA11)
Project Title: Spark Shark

Murase, Tokiya, Grade: 7th
School: Lakeside Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA01)
Project Title: AI Mildew Detector

Nagalingam, Aditi, Grade: 7th
School: West High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair (USUT05)
Project Title: Fractal Analysis of Slime Mold Networks as a Cancer Vascularization Model

Nagel, Logan, Grade: 7th
School: Brookside Intermediate School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: Better Together? VAWT Spacing Analysis

Nagori, Akhil, Grade: 8th
School: Juan Cabrillo Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: California Science & Engineering Fair (USCA50)
Project Title: Visionary: AI Glasses for Real-Time Text-to-Audio Transcription To Help Visually Impaired Students

Newton, Drake, Grade: 7th
School: Central Lee Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa (USIA50)
Project Title: Footstrike Analysis Using a 3D-Printed Insole

Nguyen, Evelyn Quynh Tien, Grade: 8th
School: Toby Johnson Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Sacramento Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USCA04)
Project Title: A Heated Transformation of Plastic Bags Into Textiles

Norful, Bennett, Grade: 7th
School: Middlebrook Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair (USCT50)
Project Title: Cell Shield: Investigating Materials To Block Non-Ionizing Radiofrequency Radiation in Common Cell Phones

Nunes, Aden, Grade: 7th
School: Fairmont Private School – San Juan Capistrano
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA01)
Project Title: Analyzing the Impact of Genetic Mutations and Amino Acid Properties on CFTR Protein Pathogenicity in Cystic Fibrosis

Ohara, Koji, Grade: 7th
School: R.J. Grey Junior High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Massachusetts Region IV Science Fair (USMA02)
Project Title: A Smart Low-Cost Chessboard: Using Copper Tape and Resistance Material To Detect Individual Chess Pieces

Pal, Arin Sunil, Grade: 7th
School: BASIS Cedar Park
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: Unmuddle the Water — Water Temperature and Chitosan Performance!

Pandey, Abhigya, Grade: 6th
School: Basis Independent Fremont
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Arduino-Based Smart Home Automation: Enhancing Security, Energy Efficiency and Weather Response

Pandit, Yookta, Grade: 8th
School: The Quarry Lane School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Reading the Brain: Using MRIs for Early Detection of Dyslexia

Parham, Wyatt David, Grade: 8th
School: Stillwater Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Twin Cities Regional Science Fair (USMN04)
Project Title: Studying the Function of the Gypsum Crystals in the Freshwater Algae Closterium Using Light

Park, Owen Thomas McGeeney (#), Grade: 7th
School: Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USKY02)
Project Title: A Breakthrough in Low-Voltage Regolith Mitigation

Patel, Mahi, Grade: 7th
School: Liberty Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Hillsborough Regional Science Fair (USFL27)
Project Title: Optimization of Ultrasonic Wave Propagation for Targeted Microplastic Extraction in Water Filtration

Paul, Aaratrika, Grade: 8th
School: Inglewood Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (USWA50)
Project Title: ThyroCARE: Enhancing Thyroid Cancer Prognostics Using Random Forest Models

Pawar, Ajinkya Rahul, Grade: 8th
School: Sanford Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Seminole County Regional Science, Mathematics & Engineering Fair (USFL23)
Project Title: TumorAI: Advanced Deep Learning Neural Network Solution for Cancer Detection Using Tumor Data in Python 3 With Binary Functions and Specializations

Pennington, Nora Rae, Grade: 8th
School: Spartanburg Day School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Piedmont South Carolina Region III Science Fair (USSC07)
Project Title: Using Computer Vision and Mobile Robotics To Detect and Collect Litter

Pohlkamp, Caden Terence, Grade: 7th
School: Brookside Intermediate School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: Is More Green Better? Does Littoral Vegetation Enhance Habitat Suitability of Local Retention Ponds?

Pojunas, Brendan, Grade: 7th
School: Saint Charles School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: San Mateo County Office of Education STEM Fair (USCA80)
Project Title: Application of Low-Cost Drones for Preventative and Active Firefighting Support Roles

Pradhan, Anisha, Grade: 8th
School: Saint Monica School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: California Science & Engineering Fair (USCA50)
Project Title: Daphnia: Climate Crusaders

Prasanna, Piyush, Grade: 6th
School: Fallon Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Hydrogels: Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic Food Packaging

Pulugurtha, Ishaan, Grade: 8th
School: Clifford Crone Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Exposition (USIL50)
Project Title: Can AI Predict Future Water Quality Better Than Traditional Methods?

Radlund, Ryan Leo, Grade: 8th
School: Camdenton Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair (USMO08)
Project Title: Unblocked: A Novel Approach to Addressing the Cause of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome

Rajkumar, Diya, Grade: 8th
School: James and Sharon Tays Junior High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: Computational Simulations of Antibody Binding to VAPB Receptors for Targeted Therapy in Medulloblastoma

Ram Kumar, Shruthi, Grade: 7th
School: Quail Valley Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: Development of a Home-Based, Stage-Specific Diagnostic Kit for the Detection of Protein Biomarkers To Enhance Diagnostic Capabilities and Improve Treatment Precision for Cancer

Ramirez, Josie, Grade: 8th
School: The Marylhurst School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Northwest Science Expo (USOR50)
Project Title: Song of the Soil: Soundscape Analysis Across Willamette Valley Ecosystems

Rao, Nishka, Grade: 6th
School: BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX11)
Project Title: Can We Predict Immunotherapy Outcomes in Cancer Patients? Exploring Gene Signatures

Ravi, Dhiyaa, Grade: 8th
School: Mills Park Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: North Carolina State Science Fair (USNC50)
Project Title: Using 3D-Printed Microneedle Patches and Machine Learning (ML) Prediction Model for Improved Effectiveness in Drug Delivery for Specific Types of Malignant Skin Neoplasms Compared to Topical and Injection Methods

Ren, Olivia, Grade: 8th
School: Hunter College High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Hunter College High School Science and Engineering Fair (USNY78)
Project Title: An Objective Analysis and Testing of SPF 45 Sunscreen Efficacy Across Formulations and Regulations

Rivera, Isaac Andres, Grade: 8th
School: Escuela Especializada en Ciencias
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Ponce Regional Science Fair (TEPR06)
Project Title: The Effect of the Mixture of Capsicum annuum and Cinnamomum verum Extract as a Selective Herbicide in Inhibiting the Growth of Cynodon dactylon

Rivera, Klark Santos, Grade: 6th
School: Mesa View Elementary School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Four Corners Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USNM03)
Project Title: Comparing Rocket Flight Stabilization Using Two Different Fin Models

Rodrigues Angrisano, Julia, Grade: 8th
School: Charlotte Latin School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Regional Science Fair (USNC01)
Project Title: Accelerating Breast Cancer Diagnosis With Artificial Intelligence

Rodriguez Cortes, Sebastian, Grade: 8th
School: Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Puerto Rico Metropolitan Science Fair (TEPR12)
Project Title: The Effect of Solar Cells on the Temperature, Humidity, and Photosynthetically Active Radiation in an Environment

Rokkam, Kabir, Grade: 8th
School: Middlebrook Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair (USCT50)
Project Title: A Bone To Pick With Ocean Acidification: Bone Meal, a Substrate That Supports Phytoplankton Growth and Helps Reduce Ocean Acidification

Rosado, Milana Sofia, Grade: 8th
School: Colegio Puertorriqueño de Niñas
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Puerto Rico Metropolitan Science Fair (TEPR12)
Project Title: Maglev Train

Rost, Rye Lynn, Grade: 6th
School: Longfellow Elementary
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Montana Science Fair (USMT50)
Project Title: Musa Makeover: Banana Bioplastic Engineering

Sachatello, Sedona Steele, Grade: 8th
School: Vista School of Performing Arts and Technology
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Southern Utah Science and Engineering Fair (USUT02)
Project Title: Rain, Rain, Go Away

Sage, Brady Ryan, Grade: 8th
School: Saint Thomas More Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USSD03)
Project Title: Optimizing Driver Flight Distance and Accuracy

Saha, Tanvi, Grade: 6th
School: Greenbelt Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Prince George’s Area Science Fair (USMD05)
Project Title: Automated Solar Tracker To Increase Efficiency of Solar Panels

Sandridge, Violet, Grade: 8th
School: Summit Middle Charter School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (USCO50)
Project Title: Radiation Resilience: Evaluating Photostability in Natural and Synthetic Sunscreens

Santiago, Lily, Grade: 6th
School: Saint Theresa Catholic School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Kauai Regional Science & Engineering Fair (USHI04)
Project Title: Is Somebody Going To Match My Freak-Quency?

Saraf, Arnav (#), Grade: 8th
School: Canyon Vista Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: The Ground Truth: A Novel Approach for Landslide Prediction With a Deep Learning Framework

Sathish Kumar, Mihir (#), Grade: 8th
School: Hauppauge Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (USNY02)
Project Title: Future in Every Drop: Harvesting Blue Energy From Rain Water

Savla, Rajveer, Grade: 8th
School: Rice Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: Creating Environmentally Friendly Biodegradable Plastics Using Potato Peels

Sawardekar, Ronav Mayuresh, Grade: 7th
School: Crestview Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Academy of Science – Greater St. Louis Science Fair (USMO07)
Project Title: The Impact of Different Light Wavelengths on Algae for Biofuel

Scilingo, Mia Carina, Grade: 8th
School: Juan Cabrillo Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: Testing Biodegradable Alternatives of Plastic To Determine the Best Material for Plastic Bags

Segal, Mark, Grade: 8th
School: Palos Verdes Intermediate School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA02)
Project Title: Use of Neodymium Magnets To Enhance the Yield of Solanum tuberosum (Potatoes)

Selleck-Castellanos, Sarah Victoria, Grade: 8th
School: International School of Beaverton
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Northwest Science Expo (USOR50)
Project Title: Can an Affordable Option Be Designed To Make a Common Building Material, Such as Wood, More Resistant to Fire?

Shah, Aagam, Grade: 7th
School: Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair (USMA50)
Project Title: Optimizing Hydroelectric Power With a Siphon

Shamhart, Karis, Grade: 8th
School: Madison Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair (USOK50)
Project Title: Fireproof 3.0 Testing Synergistic Properties

Sharma, Anishka, Grade: 8th
School: Orlando Science School Middle/High Charter
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Dr. Nelson Ying-Orange County Science Exposition (USFL17)
Project Title: High Speed Centrifuge Dual Gear Design

Shetty, Atharv, Grade: 6th
School: Summit Trail Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (USWA50)
Project Title: Implementation of Regenerative Electromagnetic Braking Systems in Gasoline Vehicles

Shimpi, Atharva Ashwin, Grade: 8th
School: The Science Academy STEM Magnet
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA02)
Project Title: Making Different Types of Filaments From Recycled Plastics To Reduce Carbon Footprints and Measuring Their Properties

Shiue, Alex, Grade: 8th
School: Middlebrook Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair (USCT50)
Project Title: The Bone To Pick With Ocean Acidification: Bone Meal, a Substrate That Supports Phytoplankton Growth and Helps Reduce Ocean Acidification

Sisy, Adel, Grade: 7th
School: Homeschool
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: TRAVA: Tandem Repeat Analysis and Visualization Atlas

Smith, Simone, Grade: 8th
School: Saint Cyril of Alexandria School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Fair (USAZ03)
Project Title: Catching Deadly Butterflies

Solhpour, Sam Daniel, Grade: 8th
School: Corona Del Mar Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA01)
Project Title: Forecasting Renewable Energy Production Based on Historical Weather Data in California: Predictive Analysis Using Regression Modeling

Sood, Sia (#), Grade: 8th
School: John Adams Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Rochester Regional STEM Fair (USMN07)
Project Title: Stress Among Middle Schoolers: Does Quality Time With Friends and Family Matter?

Srinivasan, Sharvesh, Grade: 8th
School: Shaker Junior High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair, Inc. (USNY07)
Project Title: Reaction Time of Nickel-Titanium Artificial “Muscles” From 0.5 Amperes-5.0 Amperes

Sriram, Aditi, Grade: 8th
School: John Adams Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Minnesota Academy of Science State Science & Engineering Fair (USMN50)
Project Title: ArtiFix-CNN: A Novel Convolutional Neural Network To Improve Accuracy of Photoplethysmography Heart Rate

Srivastava, Saksham, Grade: 8th
School: Challenger School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: StarQuest: A Celestial GPS

Srivats, Rishab, Grade: 7th
School: John Horner Junior High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Badminton Companion

Story, Grant, Grade: 8th
School: Fairmont Private School – San Juan Capistrano
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA01)
Project Title: Hydroelectric Dams: Gravity and Water Pressure Effects on Electricity Generation

Sufyan, Sarah, Grade: 6th
School: Brookside Intermediate School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: Go Green With Greywater!

Suh, Elia Kuhl, Grade: 8th
School: Hackensack Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Bergen SciChallenge (USNJ79)
Project Title: Adapted Garden Microbes Transform Barren Lunar Soil Into Fertile Ground

Sun, Evann, Grade: 8th
School: Juan Cabrillo Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: California Science & Engineering Fair (USCA50)
Project Title: Visionary: AI Glasses for Real-Time Text-to-Audio Transcription To Help Visually Impaired Students

Sun, Maggie, Grade: 8th
School: Harker School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: Transforming Food Waste Into Sustainable Biodegradable Packaging

Susarla, Jairam (#), Grade: 8th
School: The Honor Roll School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: TERTing the Tide: Repurposing FDA-Approved Therapeutics for Cancer Treatment

Swaminathan, Nikhitha, Grade: 8th
School: Ereckson Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: Q-Safe: An Adaptive Lattice-Based Cryptographic Framework for Post-Quantum Security Using Kyber and FrodoKEM

Sweterlitsch, Genevieve, Grade: 8th
School: Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts 6-12
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair (USPA04)
Project Title: Finding Areas of Ionization Within the Eagle Nebula

Swigart, Julianna, Grade: 7th
School: San Diego French-American School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: California Science & Engineering Fair (USCA50)
Project Title: DIY Beach-Cleaning Robot

Tanniru, Pranav, Grade: 6th
School: Walsh Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: Which Farming Method Has More Phytochemical Content: Organic or Conventionally Grown?

Tao, Joanna (#), Grade: 7th
School: Waiakea Intermediate School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Hawaii District Science and Engineering Fair (USHI05)
Project Title: Identifying the Potential Anti-Angiostrongylus cantonensis Properties of Native Hawaiian Products

Tapdiya, Ruchir, Grade: 8th
School: Canyon Vista Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: Mathematics With Medicine: An Innovative Approach to Predicting and Mitigating Disease Spread, Enhancing Disease Diagnosis, and Optimizing Therapeutic Treatments and Pharmacokinetics Using Machine Learning and Mathematical Algorithms

Teixeira, Alice, Grade: 8th
School: Barrington Middle School – Prairie Campus
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Exposition (USIL50)
Project Title: How Do Different Wavelengths of Light Influence Stomatal Function in Guzmania lingulata?

Tejura, Jiya, Grade: 8th
School: Juan Cabrillo Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: Enhancing the Sustainability of Data Center Cooling and Energy Supply Systems

Telukuntla, Arushi, Grade: 7th
School: Stratford School – Fremont Osgood Campus
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Wall of Water: Fire-Resistant Panels To Defend Communities From Wildfires

Teron Villodas, Anya Zahira, Grade: 8th
School: Colegio Rosa-Bell
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Puerto Rico Metropolitan Science Fair (TEPR12)
Project Title: Evaluating the Effect of Spathodea campanulata (African Tulip) as an Ant Repellent To Protect Beehives

Tiwary, Atharv, Grade: 8th
School: Orlando Science School Middle/High Charter
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Dr. Nelson Ying-Orange County Science Exposition (USFL17)
Project Title: Metamaterial Application To Enhance Radio Wave Absorption Using Metal Insulator Metal Structures

Tournoy, Alexandra, Grade: 8th
School: Pine Crest School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Palm Beach Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USFL29)
Project Title: Analyzing the Effects of Handwriting, Typing or Using a Digital Pen on Memory Retention in Middle School Students

Tran, Alice Ngoc, Grade: 8th
School: Warner Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA01)
Project Title: The Effects of a Magnetic Field on Raphanus sativus Plant Growth

Tripathi, Adya (#), Grade: 7th
School: Jose M. Lopez Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX11)
Project Title: A Novel Method of Using Sustainable Additives To Prevent Structural Collapse: Year 2

Tummala, Sanhita, Grade: 8th
School: George S. Mickelson Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair (USSD02)
Project Title: A Novel Self-Sustainable Kit To Combat Rural Vitamin A Deficiency During Pregnancy and Early Childhood

Tyler, Ellie, Grade: 8th
School: Whitford Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beaverton-Hillsboro Science Expo (USOR04)
Project Title: Hidden Consequences: The Neurobehavioral Effects of Artificial Food Dye Consumption

Ukperaj, Bonnie Mikaela, Grade: 8th
School: Sacred Heart Greenwich
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair (USCT50)
Project Title: Testing the Strength, Flexibility and Biodegradability of a Watermelon Rind-Based Bioplastic

Unser, Rowan Walker, Grade: 6th
School: Creekside Park Junior High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)
Project Title: Living Lightbulbs

Uppalapati, Bhavya, Grade: 7th
School: Rachel Carson Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Northern Virginia Science and Engineering Fair for Elementary and Middle School (USVA78)
Project Title: RiFT: A Low-Cost, Rice Flour-Derived Trojan Horse Nanocarrier System for the Eradication of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Uvaraj, Anish, Grade: 6th
School: Oak Hills Elementary School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA02)
Project Title: Smoke Precipitators: Enhancing Air Quality by Reducing Particulate Matter

Vazhkudai, Siddharth Sudharshan, Grade: 7th
School: Running Brushy Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)
Project Title: AIM-BASE: AI-Integrated Model To Predict the Energy Consumption of Extra-Terrestrial Colonies

Vieira, Camilla Costa, Grade: 6th
School: Foxborough Regional Charter School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Massachusetts Region III Science Fair (USMA03)
Project Title: The Advanced Stop System

Vinodhkumar, Vaibhav, Grade: 8th
School: Oak Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Massachusetts Region II State Science Fair (USMA05)
Project Title: ScreenTamer: The Algorithmic Cure for Adolescent Tech Addiction

Virginkar, Aarush, Grade: 8th
School: Clifford Crone Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Exposition (USIL50)
Project Title: Can AI Predict Future Water Quality Better Than Traditional Methods?

Wang, Alexander, Grade: 8th
School: Niu Valley Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Honolulu District Science & Engineering Fair (USHI08)
Project Title: Innovative Wildfire Flame-Suppression Device

Wang, Andrew, Grade: 8th
School: Chamblee Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Georgia State Science and Engineering Fair (USGA50)
Project Title: Enhancing Bioplastics: The Impact of Natural Additives on Flexibility

Wang, Bowen, Grade: 6th
School: Central Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: San Mateo County Office of Education STEM Fair (USCA80)
Project Title: Breakwaters: Block by Block

Wang, Christine, Grade: 7th
School: The Harker School – Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: California Science & Engineering Fair (USCA50)
Project Title: Peel To Purify: An Innovative Fruit Waste-Based Solution for Contaminated Water Treatment

Wang, Pericles, Grade: 7th
School: Pinnacle View Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Central Arkansas Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USAR05)
Project Title: Biases and Stereotypes of Large Language Models Toward Social Groups

Wang, Samuel Pan-Chen, Grade: 8th
School: Enterprise Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Mid-Columbia Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USWA01)
Project Title: Multimodal Acoustic Frequency Modulation for Autonomous Fire Suppression: AI-Enhanced Spatiotemporal Mapping and Fire Dynamics Analysis

Warner, Abigail E., Grade: 8th
School: York Country Day School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: York County Science and Engineering Fair (USPA06)
Project Title: The Effect of Sleep Aids From Different Sources on Planaria (Dugesia tigrina) Behavior and Gene Expression

Watkins, Emma, Grade: 7th
School: George Washington Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Bergen SciChallenge (USNJ79)
Project Title: The Effect of Poly-γ-glutamic Acid (γ-PGA) on Medicago Sativa Growth During Drought Stress

Wells, Emily, Grade: 8th
School: Charlottesville Catholic School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair (USVA02)
Project Title: Put Your Phone Down and Eat!

Weyn, Ethan, Grade: 8th
School: Harker School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: Comparison of Supplements and Pesticides on Silkworm Growth and Productivity

Wu, Miles, Grade: 8th
School: Hunter College High School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Hunter College High School Science and Engineering Fair (USNY78)
Project Title: Optimizing the Strength-to-Weight Ratio of Miura-Ori Patterns

Wu, Savannah (#), Grade: 7th
School: Challenger School – Ardenwood
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA09)
Project Title: Impact of Hydrogel Concentration on Plant Growth in Soil

Wuppalapati, Meghana (#), Grade: 8th
School: Beacon Park School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Irvine Unified School District Fair (USCA78)
Project Title: Green Goodness: Testing the Efficacy of Azadirachta indica vs. Moringa oleifera in Metabolizing Excess Galactose Caused by Galactosemia

Xia, Patrick, Grade: 8th
School: Taylor Road Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Georgia State Science and Engineering Fair (USGA50)
Project Title: Sugarcane in 3D Printing

Xu, Andrew, Grade: 7th
School: The Bishop’s School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (USCA05)
Project Title: Low-Cost Portable Braille Embosser for Education

Xue, Olivia, Grade: 6th
School: The Overlake School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (USWA50)
Project Title: Tunerscope – A Standalone Device for Time-Series Analysis of Woodwind Instruments

Yadav, Shresth Kumar, Grade: 7th
School: South Texas Independent School District Preparatory Academy
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Rio Grande Valley Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX04)
Project Title: Predicting Wildfires Using Deep Learning and Remote Sensing

Yen, Lucas Shengwen, Grade: 8th
School: Juan Cabrillo Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: California Science & Engineering Fair (USCA50)
Project Title: Visionary: AI Glasses for Real-Time Text-to-Audio Transcription To Help Visually Impaired Students

Yerramsetti, Nilay Nagh, Grade: 7th
School: Nelson Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (USTX01)
Project Title: Building an Amphibious Drone That Can Traverse Both Aerial and Aquatic Environments Using a Deployable Buoy System

Yu, Che (#), Grade: 8th
School: South Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Northeast North Dakota Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USND05)
Project Title: Soil Moisture Prediction With Machine Learning

Yuan, Serena, Grade: 8th
School: The Harker School – Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)
Project Title: Full‑Circle Biodegradable Plastics: Turning Fruit Peel Waste Into Recyclable Packaging That Composts Into Biofertilizer

Zeeshan, Ahmed, Grade: 8th
School: Homeschool
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (USWA50)
Project Title: AI-Sight: Early Detection of Eye Conditions With AI

Zhang, William, Grade: 8th
School: Oak Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Massachusetts Region II State Science Fair (USMA05)
Project Title: Best Artificial Skin for Bionic Devices: Application of Hydrogels

Zhou, Vienna, Grade: 7th
School: El Cerrito Middle School
Affiliated Fair Name and ID: Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA15)
Project Title: Can We Solve HIV/Aids? Using Python To Determine the Process of Eradicating Latent Viral Reservoirs of HIV From the Body