Regeneron ISEF 2023 Society for Science Special Awards Winners Announced

Dallas, TX — Society for Science announced the Special Awards of Regeneron ISEF 2023. Student winners are ninth through twelfth graders who earned the right to compete at Regeneron ISEF 2023 by winning a top prize at a local, regional, state or national science fair.


Acoustical Society of America

The purpose of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) is to generate, disseminate, and promote the knowledge and practical applications of acoustics. The Acoustical Society of America awards three finalists with cash prizes for themselves, their schools, and their mentors as well as financial support to attend the next ASA meeting. These meetings offer opportunities for students, young researchers, and experienced acousticians to grow their acoustics careers, interact with professional acousticians, and learn more about acoustics in general.

First Award of $1,500. In addition, their School will be awarded $200, and their Mentor will be awarded $500.

  • PHYS009 — A Mathematical Study About the Sustaining Phenomenon of Overtone in Flageolet Harmonics on Bowed String Instruments
    Shodai Tanaka, Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Second Award of $1,000. In addition, their School will be awarded $100, and their Mentor will be awarded $250.

  • ETSD067 — Developing a New Acoustic Levitation Platform Design for Non-Contact Handling in Electronics Assembly
    Anton Bulancea, Alexandr Pushkin Lyceum, Chisinau, Mun. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Third Award of $600.00. In addition, their Mentor will be awarded $150.

  • SOFT026 — 3D Acoustic Simulation and Optimization Algorithms for Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Delivered With Robotic Systems
    Michelle Hua, Cranbrook Kingswood School, Troy, MI, United States of America

Honorable Mention

  • ROBO014 — VAST (Voice and Spiral Tool): A Novel Multimodal Machine Learning Method To Detect Parkinson’s Disease and Assess Severity
    Anu Iyer, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock, AR, United States of America

All winners will be invited to attend the next national ASA Meeting for a day. Meeting registration fees will be waived for students and 1 guardian. $2000 will be divided among the student award winners to help defray costs associated with travel to the meeting location.

 


Air Force Research Laboratory on behalf of the United States Air Force

The Air Force Research Laboratory is a global technical enterprise, boasting some of the best and brightest leaders in the world. We are Revolutionary, Relevant, and Responsive to the Warfighter. We defend America by unleashing the unconquerable power of scientific and technical innovation. Our mission is leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.

First Award of $750 in each Regeneron ISEF Category

  • ANIM002 — Aloe…Is It Me You’re Looking for? A Clinical Trial to Determine the Effect of Aloe Vera on Dogs’ Skin Allergies
    Kadie Mariano, Wildwood High School, Wildwood, FL, United States of America
  • BCHM005 — Deciphering the Radioprotective Effects of the Soy Isoflavone Genistein in Lung Cells
    Siddharth Sridharan, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock, AR, United States of America
  • BEHA041 — DSM Diagnosis Is Dead: Novel, AI-Powered Biopsychosocial Fingerprinting for Depressive, Anxiety, Trauma, and Stress Disorders
    Siddhu Pachipala, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
  • BMED009 — In silico Accelerated Drug Discovery and Development Utilizing Human Physiological Modeling and Simulation
    Aaron George, Saint Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin, TX, United States of America
  • CBIO029 — Improved Generalizability and Performance on Small Datasets Using Hyper-Connected Neural Architectures, C. elegans-Inspired Networks, and Evolutionary Modeling
    Agastya Sridharan, Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego, CA, United States of America
  • CELL017T — Alleviating DNA Demethylation of 5hmC in Neurons and Zebrafish Embryos
    Abigail Grace Buchanan, Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, Stockbridge, GA, United States of America
    Alexa Malkia Apiyo, Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, Conyers, GA, United States of America
  • CHEM002T — Engineering a Cost-Effective and Biodegradable Cellulosic Battery Composition
    Madelyn Puza, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
    Shivani Mundra, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
  • EAEV011 — The Study of Aquatic Plants Effect on Polluted Waters
    Isabella Wimmer, Perham High School, Richville, MN, United States of America
  • EBED007 — Optimizing Aero-Stability in Model Rockets Using Advanced Flight Algorithm and Servo-Actuated Thrust Vector Control
    Rodrigo Valdes, Harmony Science Academy – El Paso, El Paso, TX, United States of America
  • EBED036 — Tactical Drone Detection and Tracking Using Machine-Learned Radio Interferometry: Lessons From Ukraine
    Roy Gross, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA, United States of America
  • EGSD026T — Generating Hydrogen and Oxygen to Power an Internal Combustion Engine as a Function of Dry Cells and Amperage
    Andrew Joseph Wagner, Nouvel Catholic Central High School, Saginaw, MI, United States of America
    Olivia Jean Wagner, Herbert Henry Dow High School, Saginaw, MI, United States of America
  • ENBM024 — Real-Time Microfluidic Evaluation of Hemostatic Properties of Procoagulant Synthetic Platelets
    Neha Sangani, Hathaway Brown School, Pepper Pike, OH, United States of America
  • ENEV039 — Biomimicry of the Boxfish: A Computational Analysis and Wind Tunnel Study of Aerodynamic Drag Reduction of Class 8 Heavy Vehicle Trailers
    Vedant Srinivas, Eastlake High School, Redmond, WA, United States of America
  • ETSD070 — A New Rocket Nozzle Design To Improve Performance at High Altitudes
    Ersel Ozan Serdar, Cherry Creek High School, Englewood, CO, United States of America
  • MATH004 — The Easiest Hard Problem: A Heuristic Solution to the Two-Way Partitioning Problem Using Probabilistic Algorithms
    Meryl Zhang, R. C. Clark High School, Plano, TX, United States of America
  • MATS003 — Programmable Matter II: Optimizing Logical Topology and Automating Manufacture of a Microscale, Self-Reconfigurable Swarm Robotic System
    Sohi Sanjay Patel, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
  • MCRO048 — A Self-Disinfecting Nanomaterial for Future Space Travel
    Kara Fan, Westview High School, San Diego, CA, United States of America
  • PHYS002 — Investigating the Effect of Qubit Entanglement on Quantum Decoherence
    Jesse Daniel Miller, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
  • PLNT008 — An Innovative Approach to Promoting Lignin Biosynthesis in S. lycopersicum Using Sound Waves
    Caroline McHale, Wiregrass Ranch High School, Wesley Chapel, FL, United States of America
  • ROBO047 — A Fully Autonomous Heterogeneous Drone Swarm for Collaborative Target Pursuit
    Michelle Wang, Carbondale Community High School, Carbondale, IL, United States of America
  • SOFT026 — 3D Acoustic Simulation and Optimization Algorithms for Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Delivered With Robotic Systems
    Michelle Hua, Cranbrook Kingswood School, Troy, MI, United States of America
  • TMED014T — Investigating the Effect of Traumatic Brain Injury and THIP on Short-Term Memory in Drosophila melanogaster Using Aversive Phototaxic Suppression
    Abby Miriam Montemayor, Keystone School, San Antonio, TX, United States of America
    Niraj Om Srivastava, Keystone School, San Antonio, TX, United States of America

Winners will also receive an engraved glass trophy and medal.

 


American Chemical Society

The American Chemical Society Education Division promotes excellence in science education and science literacy through a number of activities supporting teachers and learners of chemistry. Through its participation in Regeneron ISEF, ACS encourages and supports high school students in their exploration of the chemical sciences through research experiences.

First Award of $4,000

  • CHEM018 — Inorganic-Organic-Biological Hybrid Nanocomposite for Multifunctional Biomedical Engineering
    Tzu Tien Hsieh, Taipei First Girls High School, Taoyuan City, Taiwan

Second Award of $3,000

  • CHEM033 — Development of a Rapidly Calculating Energy Gap (rCEG) AI Model for Instantaneous Determination of the HOMO-LUMO Gap
    Isaac Jian Wang, Clovis North High School, Fresno, CA, United States of America

Third Award of $2,000

  • CHEM011 — Modified Nanoporous Gold Sensor for the Electrochemical Detection of Acetaminophen
    Alice Wang Liu, Marquette High School, Chesterfield, MO, United States of America

Fourth Award of $1,000

  • CHEM015T — Best Practice in Wastewater Technology: Phosphorus Recycling by Electroflotation
    Hanna Fries, Julius-Echter-Gymnasium Elsenfeld, Dammbach, Germany
    Hannah Amrhein, Julius-Echter-Gymnasium Elsenfeld, Dammbach, Germany
    Lena Fries, Julius-Echter-Gymnasium Elsenfeld, Dammbach, Germany

Diploma of Recognition and $100 gift card

Founded in 1876, the American Chemical Society is a self-governed individual membership organization that consists of members at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry. The organization provides a broad range of opportunities for peer interaction and career development.

 


American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science

The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, founded in 1944, develops philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, one of the world’s premier scientific research institutions. The Dr. Bessie F. Lawrence International Summer Science Institute at the Weizmann Institute provides students with a unique opportunity to participate in hands-on studies in professional academic laboratories at the forefront of scientific research.

One finalist will be selected to receive a scholarship to attend the Bessie Lawrence International Summer Science Institute.

  • CHEM023 — Color Wave- Investigating the Impact of Organic Dyes on Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Performance
    Dominique Thomas, Treasure Coast High School, Port St. Lucie, FL, United States of America

Winning student will receive a full scholarship that covers the full cost of the program and travel expenses.

 


American Mathematical Society

The American Mathematical Society was founded in 1888, to further the interests of mathematical research & scholarship, as well as to serve the national/international community through its publications, meetings, advocacy & other programs. Friends and family of the late mathematician, Karl Menger, contribute to a fund in his memory, to be distributed by the AMS for annual awards at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

First Award of $2,000

  • MATH041 — Strict Inequalities for the n-Crossing Number
    Nicholas David Hagedorn, Princeton High School, Princeton, NJ, United States of America

Second Award of $1,000

  • MATH002 — Proof of the Complete Presence of a Modulo 4 Bias for the Semiprimes
    Nikola Slavkov Gyulev, Model High School of Mathematics “Akademik Kiril Popov”, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
  • MATH034 — Extending the Vieta-Newton Theorem
    Jeffrey Xu, Montgomery High School, Skillman, NJ, United States of America

Third Award of $500

  • MATH003 — The Shape of Polynomial Map x → kx^n Mod P
    Stefan Milkov Gaydarov, Model High School of Mathematics “Akademik Kiril Popov”, Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
  • MATH004 — The Easiest Hard Problem: A Heuristic Solution to the Two-Way Partitioning Problem Using Probabilistic Algorithms
    Meryl Zhang, R. C. Clark High School, Plano, TX, United States of America
  • MATH022 — Pointed Fusion Categories Over Non-Algebraically Closed Fields
    Sophie Zhu, Williamsville East High School, Williamsville, NY, United States of America
  • MATH028 — Hereditary Atomicity and ACCP in Monoids and Integral Domains
    Joseph Amichai Vulakh, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Lexington, KY, United States of America

A booklet about Karl Menger will be given to each award recipient.

 


American Psychological Association

The American Psychological Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 146,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members. APA’s mission is to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.

First Award of $1,500

  • BEHA022 — Assessing Abnormalities in Spatial Awareness of Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease Through the Line Quadrisection Test
    Yurim Jin, Korean Minjok Leadership Academy, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea

Second Award of $1,000

  • BEHA015 — Occupational Stress and Mental Health Outcomes Among the Emergency Medical Services Population
    Mikayla Schwartz, Paul D. Schreiber High School, Port Washington, NY, United States of America

Third Award of $500

  • BEHA021 — DysDiag: A Novel Risk Assessment and Screening Tool for Learning Disorders in Children
    Spurti Nimbali, Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram, New Delhi, India
  • BEHA043T — Little Mermaid: Improving Social Communication Level for Mildly Autistic Children Using Video Call-Based Mobile Application Game
    Sama Nooh, Sharkya STEM School, Belbies, Sharkia, Egypt
    Shahd Nooh, Sharkya STEM School, Belbies, Sharkia, Egypt
  • BEHA044 — The Effects of Environmental Disparities on the Environmental Awareness of High School Students in the Greater Birmingham Area
    Joscelyn Kalani James Peterson, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Birmingham, AL, United States of America
  • BEHA055 — Die Verwante Woord Project: Learning Afrikaans Using HD-tDCS
    Garrett Michael Goulstone, Hellgate High School, Missoula, MT, United States of America
  • BEHA058 — Determining Whether the Onset Age of Bilingualism Enhances Cognitive Control
    Michelle Choi, Iolani School, Honolulu, HI, United States of America

Winning students will receive a scholarship, certificate, and a one-year student affiliate membership with APA.

 


Arizona State University

Arizona State University is pleased to offer a scholarship combining a monetary award and an environment focusing on knowledge, learning and research. The New American University ISEF Scholarship is renewable for four years. Individuals and teams will be considered for these awards.

Arizona State University ISEF Scholarship (valued at up to $52,000 each)

  • BCHM017 — Molecular Modeling Guided Drug Design
    Hannah Kuo Feinberg, BASIS Tucson North, Tucson, AZ, United States of America
  • BMED051 — Hypothalamic EZH2: A Key Regulator of Leptin Sensitivity in Obesity
    Baochan Fan, Hamilton High School, Chandler, AZ, United States of America
  • CELL054 — Complexing of Aminoglycoside Lipo-Polymeric Nanoparticles for mRNA Transfection in Melanoma Cancer Cells
    Nina Yu, Hamilton High School, Chandler, AZ, United States of America
  • CHEM013 — Artificial Synthesis of Aromatic Amino Acid Tyrosine, Based on Pi-to-Pi* Absorbance Peaks
    Jordyn Begay, Navajo Preparatory School, Chinle, AZ, United States of America
  • CHEM049 — Batch Adsorption of Methylene Blue Using Fresh Prickly Pear Cactus Cladodes as a Model Material for Textile Wastewater Remediation
    Maritza Roberts, BASIS Tucson North, Tucson, AZ, United States of America
  • EAEV031 — Catching Plastics: Which Species of Algae Can Best Catch Microplastics?
    Serena Yung-I Rezende Tsao, University High School, Tucson, AZ, United States of America
  • EAEV041 — Predicting Large Wildfires Using Machine Learning Approach Towards Environmental Justice via Remote Sensing
    Nikita Agrawal, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Chicago, IL, United States of America
  • EAEV068 — FloodCast: Real-Time Flood Mapping and Prediction in Southeast Asia Using Remote Sensing Data
    Sruti Peddi, BASIS Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, AZ, United States of America
  • EAEV076T — The Effects of Coastal Erosion
    Brie-Ann Shiyo Fukutomi, Henry Perrine Baldwin High School, Wailuku, HI, United States of America
    Penelope Kalolaine Tupou, Henry Perrine Baldwin High School, Wailuku, HI, United States of America
  • EAEV078 — Forecasting County Level Crop Yield in Top Agricultural-Producing States Using Satellite Data
    Chloe Feiyang Zhan, Hamilton High School, Chandler, AZ, United States of America
  • EAEV081 — Studies on Gracilaria salicornia: Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Sunscreen Exposure and Use as Agricultural Fertilize
    Madison Rieko Hiilani Murata, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, Kaneohe, HI, United States of America
  • EBED037 — Low-Cost Solar Powered Water Quality Monitoring Device With 24/7 Uploading to Public Access Website
    Jack Driscoll-Natale, Pacific Collegiate School, Aptos, CA, United States of America
  • EGSD045 — Pura Aer 2: Dual-Stage, Energy-Efficient, Modular Air Purifier System, Inspired by Porifera To Improve Air Quality
    Jordan Prawira, Mountain House High School, Mountain House, CA, United States of America
  • ENEV031 — Packaging Waste Reduction by Optimal Cardboard Box Selection
    Jimmy Kwon, BASIS Tucson North, Tucson, AZ, United States of America
  • ENEV064 — DINE (Digitally INtegrated Environmental) Arduino Platform for Environmental Quality, Safety, and Health
    Ember Bahe, Navajo Preparatory School, Kayenta, AZ, United States of America
  • ENEV086 — Utilizing 3D-Printed Engineered Living Materials To Break Down Environmental Pollutants
    Sanjana Kumar, Francis Parker School, San Diego, CA, United States of America
  • ETSD022T — Universal Screwdriver
    Audrey Elizabeth Denham, Buena High School, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States of America
    Dylan James Rubstello, Buena High School, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States of America
    Kevin Theanh Tran, Buena High School, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States of America
  • MCRO027 — Novel Oral Treatments Infused With Native Plant Extracts to Improve Oral Health in Developing Countries
    Ashley Valencia, Harvest Preparatory Academy, Yuma, AZ, United States of America
  • PLNT047 — Evaluating the Impact of UVB Light Exposure on the Growth of Red Malabar Spinach
    Ram Natraj Bubby, BASIS Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, United States of America
  • SOFT041 — Musical Chords: A Mobile App That Auto-Generates Chord Progressions
    Aditya Lakshminarasimhan, BASIS Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, United States of America
  • TMED013 — Model Validation and Preclinical Testing of Digestive Enzymes for Gluten Breakdown: A Move to Cure Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Diseas
    Aditi Avinash, Rock Canyon High School, Castle Pines, CO, United States of America
  • TMED063 — A Novel Segmentation-Based AI Approach for the Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Edema (DREAM) via Analysis of Retinal Fundus Images
    Siddharth Adda, BASIS Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America

Winning students will receive a certificate and letter with scholarship details. Scholarship will go into effect upon application and successful admission to the University.

 


Association for Computing Machinery

ACM is widely recognized as the premier membership organization for computing professionals, delivering resources that advance computing as a science and a profession; enable professional development; and promote policies and research that benefit society. ACM hosts the computing industry’s leading Digital Library and serves its global members and the computing profession with journals and magazines, conferences, workshops, electronic forums, and Learning Center.

First Award of $4,000

  • SOFT027 — MemSpark: Artificially Intelligent Virtual Reality System for Non-Intrusive Therapy and Evaluation of Dementia
    Kosha Upadhyay, Bellevue Senior High School, Bellevue, WA, United States of America

Second Award of $3,000

  • ROBO003 — Action-Aware Vision Language Navigation: A Novel Reinforcement Learning Framework for Dynamic Navigation in VR and Beyond
    Jasmine Ziyu Liu, Shanghai American School – Pudong Campus, Shanghai, China

Third Award of $1,500

  • ROBO072 — Rapid Cardiac Screening Using Deep Learning: A Novel Interpretable AI Model for Cardiovascular Health Assessment
    Samuel Wang, Germantown Academy, Fort Washington, PA, United States of America

Fourth Award of $500

  • EBED024 — A Self-Stabilizing Haptic Accessibility Mouse for Parkinson’s Sufferers
    Jingyuan Zhang, Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT, United States of America
  • MATH004 — The Easiest Hard Problem: A Heuristic Solution to the Two-Way Partitioning Problem Using Probabilistic Algorithms
    Meryl Zhang, R. C. Clark High School, Plano, TX, United States of America
  • SOFT026 — 3D Acoustic Simulation and Optimization Algorithms for Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Delivered With Robotic Systems
    Michelle Hua, Cranbrook Kingswood School, Troy, MI, United States of America

In addition to monetary prizes, ACM also provides complimentary ACM Student Lite Memberships for the duration of the award recipients’ undergraduate education. This includes subscriptions to XRDS (Crossroads), an online version of Communications of the ACM, and full access to the ACM DL.

 


Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence

AAAI is a scientific society devoted to advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms underlying thought and intelligent behavior and their embodiment in machines. AAAI promotes research in, and responsible use of, artificial intelligence, as well as public understanding of artificial intelligence. AAAI also strives to improve the teaching and training of AI practitioners, and provide guidance on the importance and potential of current AI developments and future directions.

First Award of $1,500

  • TMED061 — HDformer: A Higher Dimensional Transformer With a Novel Time Square Attention Mechanism Utilizing Long Range Vascular Signals for Diabetes Detection, and an AI-Based PPG Wearable
    Ella Selina Lan, The Harker School, Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

Second Award of $1,000

  • EBED002 — IVY: Intelligent Vision System for the Visually Impaired
    Sarang Goel, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Irving, TX, United States of America

Third Award of $500

  • ROBO044 — An Under-Actuated Fast-Running Bipedal Lizard Robot With Optimized Lateral Bending
    Arielsie Li, Phillips Academy, Woburn, MA, United States of America

Honorable Mention. Winners receive a student level membership. Information is included separately in the SAO Portal.

  • CBIO044 — An Iterative Neural Network Based Approach to Automated IFT-20 Sensory Neuron Identification in Caenorhabditis elegans
    Arvind Seshan, Fox Chapel Area High School, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
  • ENEV027T — A Novel Adversarial Autoencoder With Latent-Based Optimization to Design De-Novo Ionic Liquids for Post-Combustion Carbon Capture
    Arjun Malpani, Sunset High School, Portland, OR, United States of America
    Siddharth Daniel D’costa, Jesuit High School, Beaverton, OR, United States of America
  • ROBO001 — RSTOD: Novel Auxiliary Learning Techniques for Efficient and Controllable Task-Oriented Conversational Agents
    Radostin Lozanov Cholakov, Model High School of Mathematics “Akademik Kiril Popov”, Barutin, Smolyan, Bulgaria
  • ROBO006T — Development of Optical Varroa Mite Detection on Bees With Neural Networks
    Albert Dehne, Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium, Dresden, Germany
    Daniel Friedrich Cermann, Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium, Erfurt, Thuringen, Germany
    Richard Ueltzen, Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium, Bonn, Germany
  • ROBO027T — Sign2Speak! Synthesizing Emotional Speech From Sign Language Through Deep Learning
    Mirdhini Shri Rajaram, Raffles Institution, Singapore, Singapore
    Yu Xi Ong, Raffles Institution, Singapore, Singapore

AAAI Student Memberships for each finalist that is part of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prize Winning projects and 5 Honorable Mention winning projects (up to 3 students per project) (in-kind award / part of the 1st-3rd prize)

  • CBIO044 — An Iterative Neural Network Based Approach to Automated IFT-20 Sensory Neuron Identification in Caenorhabditis elegans
    Arvind Seshan, Fox Chapel Area High School, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
  • EBED002 — IVY: Intelligent Vision System for the Visually Impaired
    Sarang Goel, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Irving, TX, United States of America
  • ENEV027T — A Novel Adversarial Autoencoder With Latent-Based Optimization to Design De-Novo Ionic Liquids for Post-Combustion Carbon CaptureArjun Malpani, Sunset High School, Portland, OR, United States of America
    Siddharth Daniel D’costa, Jesuit High School, Beaverton, OR, United States of America
  • ROBO001 — RSTOD: Novel Auxiliary Learning Techniques for Efficient and Controllable Task-Oriented Conversational Agents
    Radostin Lozanov Cholakov, Model High School of Mathematics “Akademik Kiril Popov”, Barutin, Smolyan, Bulgaria
  • ROBO006T — Development of Optical Varroa Mite Detection on Bees With Neural Networks
    Albert Dehne, Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium, Dresden, Germany
    Daniel Friedrich Cermann, Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium, Erfurt, Thuringen, Germany
    Richard Ueltzen, Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium, Bonn, Germany
  • ROBO027T — Sign2Speak! Synthesizing Emotional Speech From Sign Language Through Deep Learning
    Mirdhini Shri Rajaram, Raffles Institution, Singapore, Singapore
    Yu Xi Ong, Raffles Institution, Singapore, Singapore
  • ROBO044 — An Under-Actuated Fast-Running Bipedal Lizard Robot With Optimized Lateral Bending
    Arielsie Li, Phillips Academy, Woburn, MA, United States of America
  • TMED061 — HDformer: A Higher Dimensional Transformer With a Novel Time Square Attention Mechanism Utilizing Long Range Vascular Signals for Diabetes Detection, and an AI-Based PPG Wearable
    Ella Selina Lan, The Harker School, Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

AAAI Membership for the School Libraries of All 8 Winners (in-kind award / part of 1st-3rd prize and honorable mentions’ prize)

 


Central Intelligence Agency

The CIA is a U.S. government agency that provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council, and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions. Our Agency is made up of multidisciplinary teams that integrate the full range of our analytic, operational, support, technical and digital capabilities. The CIA is dedicated to investing in and building the next generation of a diverse and technically skilled workforce to meet the needs of the nation.

Second Award: $300

  • BEHA018 — Impacts of Levodopa and Traditional Medicines on the Locomotion of Alpha-Synuclein Caenorhabditis elegans
    Elif Koch, Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, Plainview, NY, United States of America
  • BEHA048 — The Feasibility and Public Perception of Implementing AED Drones Into EMS Systems
    Emily Irene Bryant, Thousand Oaks High School, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States of America
  • PHYS012 — Effect of Different Rover Wheel Materials on Triboelectric Charge of Lunar Simulant Dust Particles
    Alexandra Flint, Peak to Peak Charter School, Boulder, CO, United States of America
  • PHYS032 — DSLR Camera Photometry and Star Tracking
    Bryn P. Morgan, West Geauga High School, Novelty, OH, United States of America
  • PHYS040 — Determining DUNE Convolutional Neural Network Neutrino Identification Biases
    Alissa Remeza, Harrison High School, Rye, NY, United States of America
  • ROBO048 — Where to Build Food Banks: A Machine Learning Approach
    Gavin Zhibo Ruan, West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America
  • ROBO060 — Leveraging Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision in a Novel Approach to Rapid Banana Disease Detection
    Kevin Zirui Yan, Auburn High School, Auburn, AL, United States of America
  • SOFT003 — A Robust and Interpretable Deep Neural Network Algorithm for Leukemia Identification in Peripheral Blood Smear Cells
    Leonardo Amato Regis de Farias, Lubbock High School, Lubbock, TX, United States of America
  • SOFT009 — Detecting Cataracts From Front-View Retinal Images Using Machine Learning
    Lakshika Nanda Kumar Reddy, Math and Science Academy, Woodbury, MN, United States of America

First Award: $1000 award

  • BEHA020 — MLOffense: Multilingual Offensive Language Detection and Target Identification on Social Media Using Graph Attention Transformer Model
    Grant Wang, Williamsville East High School, East Amherst, NY, United States of America
  • BEHA035 — Determining the Impact of Hericium erinaceus on Aggression in Socially Isolated Drosophila melanogaster
    Zoe DeWitt, Stone Bridge High School/The Academy of Science, Ashburn, VA, United States of America
  • BEHA041 — DSM Diagnosis Is Dead: Novel, AI-Powered Biopsychosocial Fingerprinting for Depressive, Anxiety, Trauma, and Stress Disorders
    Siddhu Pachipala, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
  • PHYS005 — Establishing a Correlation Between Variation of Thermodynamics and Corresponding Aerodynamics in Descent of Maple Samara Seed
    Jose M Carvajal-Beltran, Wildwood High School, Wildwood, FL, United States of America
  • PHYS045 — The Implementation of a Pressure-Regulated System to Increase the Efficiency of the OxyCART System
    Anirudh Srinivasan, duPont Manual High School, Louisville, KY, United States of America
  • PHYS062 — Skew-Axis Cylinder Lens Optical System: Novel Method of Clinical Optometry of Astigmatism, Characterization, Theoretical Modelling, and Implementation
    Alexander Plekhanov, Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering, Portland, OR, United States of America
  • ROBO012T — An Autonomous Over-the-Board Chess Solution for Players in Isolated Conditions
    Ayaan Javaid Dhuka, Saint John’s School, Sugar Land, TX, United States of America
    Caiman Antonio Moreno-Earle, Saint John’s School, Houston, TX, United States of America
    Landon Patrick Doughty, Saint John’s School, Houston, TX, United States of America
  • ROBO026 — A Dexterous Gripper for Complex and Delicate Tasks
    Edward Andrew Botchwey, Charles R. Drew Charter School, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
  • ROBO039T — A Differentially-Geared, Omnidirectional Robotics Platform With Autonomous Jerk-Limited Navigation
    Logan Mars Brown, High Technical High North County, San Marcos, CA, United States of America
    Nicholas Usher, High Technical High North County, Escondido, CA, United States of America
  • ROBO049 — VisiAide: A Multifaceted Self-Learning AI Assistant for the Visually Impaired Using a Novel Context-Based Approac
    Dhroov Veeral Bharatia, Vines High School, Plano, TX, United States of America
  • ROBO066 — A Low Cost and Effective Robot: A Four-Wheeled Omnidirectional Robot Equipped With a Multitude of Sensors in Addition to Machine Vision to Successfully Introduce Students to Robotics Through RoboCup
    Naveen Enock, West Windor-Plainsboro High School South, Plainsboro, NJ, United States of America
  • ROBO069 — NeuroMotus: An Intelligent Exoskeleton System to Improve Cerebral Palsy Patient Mobility Using Brain Computer Interface
    Ishan Ahluwalia, Jesuit High School, Portland, OR, United States of America
  • SOFT027 — MemSpark: Artificially Intelligent Virtual Reality System for Non-Intrusive Therapy and Evaluation of Dementia
    Kosha Upadhyay, Bellevue Senior High School, Bellevue, WA, United States of America
  • SOFT028 — Applications of Quantum Randomness in Healthcare Informatics
    Anirudh S. Venkat, Huron High School, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
  • SOFT043 — Low-Cost Real-Time Silent Communicator for Complete Quadriplegia (Paralyzed) Patients
    Sonia Leo, Moorestown High School, Moorestown, NJ, United States of America

 


China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)

China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) is the largest organization of scientists and technologists in China. One of its missions is to promote public understanding of science. Having developed science education programs, CAST supports youth and adolescents in becoming citizens with high scientific literacy. CAST awards are given to the projects that best reflect the originality and innovation of the students’ work in all scientific disciplines.

Award of $1,200

  • CHEM002T — Engineering a Cost-Effective and Biodegradable Cellulosic Battery Composition
    Madelyn Puza, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
    Shivani Mundra, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
  • EAEV021T — Can Anthropogenic Pollutants (Microplastics and Fertilizers) Really Be Dangerous to Freshwater Zooplankton?
    Karolina Markiewicz, XL Liceum Ogolnoksztatcace z Oddziatami Dwujezycznymi im. Stefana Zeromskiego w Warszawie, Warsaw, woj. mazowieckie, Poland
    Oliwia Gorska, XL Liceum Ogolnoksztatcace z Oddziatami Dwujezycznymi im. Stefana Zeromskiego w Warszawie, Dawidy Bankowe, Mazowieckie, Poland
  • EAEV049 — Plankton Wars: An Innovative Analysis of Daphnia Genotype Biomanipulation for Algae Bloom Preventio
    Annabelle Marie Rayson, Saint Patrick’s Catholic High School, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
  • EAEV050 — A New Approach for Optimizing a Light Scattering Coating Formulated With Different Sized BaSO4 Particles for Energy Conservation Applications
    Deema Mohammed Marwahi, Al Hussan National Model School For Girls – Jubail, Aljubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
  • EGSD009T — Application of Hybrid Energy Systems Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators to Intelligent Transportation Systems
    Ayshan Hajiyeva, Young Talents Lyceum, Baku, Azerbaijan
    Misir Huseynli, Young Talents High School, Baku, Azerbaijan
  • EGSD019 — Fully Automatic Solar Panel Cleaning System
    Mahad Ahmed, Scarsdale International School, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • ENEV003T — Use of Graphene Associated With Nanoporous Inorganic Membrane for Water Treatment
    Helena Flores Moschetta, Fundacao Escola Tecnica Liberato Salzano Vieira da Cunha, Canoas, Brazil
    Manuela Prado Machado, Fundacao Escola Tecnica Liberato Salzano Vieira da Cunha, Novo Hamburgo , Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
  • MATS009T — Skin Complexion Improvement by Nano Particle Delivered Notoginsenoside – A Novel Formulation
    Ka Seong Feng, Pui Ching Middle School, Macau, China, Macao Special Administrative Region
    Ka Wai Lu, Pui Ching Middle School, Macao, Macau, China
    Keng Cheong Chong, Pui Ching Middle School, Macau, China
  • MCRO014T — Computer-Aided Investigation of the Influence of Microplastics on Paramecia
    Dascha Dobrozki, CJD Christophorusschule Rostock, Berlin, Germany
    Emil August Botezatu, CJD Christophorusschule Rostock, Rostock, Germany
    Josua Zehner, CJD Christophorusschule Rostock, Rostock, Germany
  • PHYS064 — Adding Kepler Data to a TESS Exoplanet Classification Model: A Novel Approach in Exoplanet Classification Utilizing Deep Learning
    Jerry Lu Wang, Parkland High School, Allentown, PA, United States of America

 


Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT)

The Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT) is a not-for-profit, corporate member-supported, and volunteer-led global business development association for companies engaged in the Bio/Pharmaceutical manufacturing value chain.

DCAT First Prize

  • BMED006 — Identifying and Mitigating Renal Toxicity of Lithium on Bipolar Disorder Using HEK293 Cells
    Amara Kanoelani Martin, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, Kaneohe, HI, United States of America
  • BMED011 — DiaMiR: A MicroRNA (miR-23) Microneedle Patch for Type-2 Diabetes Control
    George Cheng, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Cary, NC, United States of America
  • CELL005 — Engineering a Novel Polymeric Coating Incorporating Osteogenically-Active Antimicrobial Proteins to Combat Bone Implant Infection Related to Biofilm Formation
    Anouska Seal, Paul J. Hagerty High School, Oviedo, FL, United States of America
  • MCRO010 — Norfloxacin and IR-780 Iodide Dye Ionic Combination Drug and Near-Infrared Photothermal Therapy as a Dual Mechanism Antibacterial Treatment Against Escherichia coli
    Zaina Daaboul, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock, AR, United States of America
  • MCRO061 — An Antimicrobial-Bacterial Cellulose-Manuka Honey Loaded Dressing for the Active Treatment and Monitoring of Wound
    Emma Markowitz, Maine Homeschool, Boothbay, ME, United States of America

 


Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Institute of Technology is a nationally ranked, doctoral degree granting research university. The university offers degrees in engineering, science, computing, aeronautics, business, psychology and liberal arts. It’s location just south of the Kennedy Space Center provides incredible research opportunities for students interested in engineering and science. Florida Tech will offer three presidential scholarships to ISEF participants that equal full tuition each year for four years upon fulltime enrollment at the university. Awardees must complete the FAFSA to be Eligible

Full Tuition Presidential Scholarship

  • CHEM009 — Assessing the Habitability of Exoplanets: An Integrated Framework Incorporating Similarity Evaluation and Kinetic Theory of Atmospheric Gases
    Lauren Shen, Morgantown High School, Morgantown, WV, United States of America
  • EBED008 — 3rd-Eye: A Novel Embedded System for Driver Attentiveness Monitoring Using Data Fusion and Machine Learning (Year 2)
    Pranav Ponnusamy, West Shore Junior/Senior High School, Melbourne, FL, United States of America
  • EGSD052 — Organic Solar Cells and the Investigation of Non-Halogenated-Solvent-Processable Organic Photovoltaics
    Zoltan Erik Kotrebai, Hawken School, Richmond Heights, OH, United States of America

Scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years pending maintenance of a 2.6 cumulative GPA and full-time status. Each scholarship is valued at $169,384. Scholarships will go into effect upon admission to the university. All scholarship winners must compete a FAFSA to receive this the scholarship.

 


Fondazione Bruno Kessler

The Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK) is a leading research center in Trento, Italy. WebValley is the FBK Summer School program for interdisciplinary scientific research. A team of enthusiastic and motivated high school students and FBK researchers accepts a project challenge, proposed by a visiting scientist. FBK’s Board of Directors will award several Intel ISEF finalists full fellowships to be part of the WebValley team in June.

Award to participate in summer school “Web Valley”

  • CBIO019 — Comparison Bioinformatics Study: Novel Machine Learning Algorithms for Detecting Zooxanthellae Expulsion for Insight Into Coral Conservation Efforts
    Yelin Park, Saipan International School, Saipan, MP, Northern Mariana Islands
  • CBIO051 — CAPCODRE: A Computational Systems Biology and Machine Learning-Based Approach to Predict Cognitive Disorder Risk in the Elderly
    Srilekha Mamidala, Garnet Valley High School, Garnet Valley, PA, United States of America
  • CHEM019 — Study of the Phytochemical Composition of Averrhoa carambola Extract and Its Effect on Water Biopollutants
    Sarvesh Prabhu, FIITJEE Junior College, Secunderabad, Telangana, India
  • EAEV080 — Addressing Disparities in Air Quality Monitoring: Using Machine Learning and Remote Sensing to Estimate the Distribution of PM2.5 in Mexic
    Eliana Kai Juarez, V. Sue Cleveland High School, Rio Rancho, NM, United States of America
  • ENEV086 — Utilizing 3D-Printed Engineered Living Materials To Break Down Environmental Pollutants
    Sanjana Kumar, Francis Parker School, San Diego, CA, United States of America

The FBK Board of Directors will award at least 4 fellowships to be part of the WebValley team, reserved for Intel ISEF finalists, and awarded at the Intel ISEF SAO ceremony. FBK will provide full board accommodation, full tuition to courses, lab activities, bus transfer from and to Trento. The call is open to 17 and 18yo (US 11th and 12th grade) students. The applicants must meet eligibility requirements for travel, including a valid passport for travel and visit to Italy.

 


IEEE Foundation

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to fostering technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE Foundation, a philanthropic partner with IEEE, supports the IEEE core purpose. IEEE awards the $10,000 Presidents’ Scholarship to recognize a deserving student for an outstanding project demonstrating an understanding of electrical/electronics engineering, computer science, or other IEEE field of interest. In addition to the scholarship, IEEE awards a $600 Second Place Award and a $400 Third Place Award.

The IEEE Foundation Presidents’ Scholarship Award of $10,000

  • SOFT018 — EyePal: A Novel Multimodal Diagnosis & Prevention System to Enable Accessible and Individualized Glaucoma Detection
    Rohan Kalia, Wheeler High School, Marietta, GA, United States of America

Second Place Award of $600

  • EBED019 — ZHELTA: Contactless, Programmable Keyboards for People With Disabilities
    Filip Wojciech Piekos, Zespol Szkol Technicznych i Ogolnoksztalcacych im. Stefana Banacha w Jaroslawiu, Jarosław, podkarpackie, Poland

Third Place Award of $400

  • ETSD002 — A Novel Control System for Autonomous Quadcopter Navigation
    Anish Anand, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Ranch Palos Verdes, CA, United States of America

All recipients of IEEE awards will receive a 4-year membership to IEEE

  • EBED019 — ZHELTA: Contactless, Programmable Keyboards for People With Disabilities
    Filip Wojciech Piekos, Zespol Szkol Technicznych i Ogolnoksztalcacych im. Stefana Banacha w Jaroslawiu, Jarosław, podkarpackie, Poland
  • ETSD002 — A Novel Control System for Autonomous Quadcopter Navigation
    Anish Anand, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Ranch Palos Verdes, CA, United States of America
  • SOFT018 — EyePal: A Novel Multimodal Diagnosis & Prevention System to Enable Accessible and Individualized Glaucoma Detection
    Rohan Kalia, Wheeler High School, Marietta, GA, United States of America

 


International Council on Systems Engineering – INCOSE

The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) is a not-for-profit membership organization founded to develop and disseminate the interdisciplinary principles and practices that enable the realization of successful systems. The INCOSE Best Use of Systems Engineering awards are awarded to the best interdisciplinary projects that can produce technologically appropriate solutions that meet societal needs. There will be a first, second, and third place award.

INCOSE Bill Ewald Socio-Technical Systems Engineering Award of $1000, a 1-year free student membership to INCOSE, and free virtual admission to the 2022 International Symposium of the INCOSE

  • ENBM082 — Test Yourself by Yourself
    Israa Shawabka, Fawwar Girls Secondary School, Hebron, West Bank, Palestine

Second Place INCOSE Best Use of System Engineering Award of $800, a 1-year free student membership to INCOSE, and free virtual admission to the 2022 International Symposium of the INCOSE

  • ENBM026 — Optimizing Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetic Patients Using a Deep Learning-Based Artificial Pancreas With a Secure Glucagon and Insulin Delivery System
    Rohan Singh, Bentonville High School, Bentonville, AR, United States of America

INCOSE Best Use of Systems Engineering Award* of $1,500 and free registration and Exhibitor Booth at a future INCOSE Symposium

  • ETSD009 — Design, Construction, and Testing of a Passenger-Capable eVTOL Hexacopter
    Ethan Mark Zentner, Nicolet High School, Glendale, WI, United States of America

Certificate of Honorable Mention, a 1-year free student membership to the INCOSE, and free virtual admission to the 2022 International Symposium of the INCOSE

  • ENBM002 — Organ Box: The Use of the Technology to Aid in the Transport and Tracking of Organs in the Transplantation Process
    Rafaela Milanski Ribas, Eureka – Escola de Tecnologia e Pesquisa , Cascavel, Parana, Brazil
  • ENEV020 — A Low-Cost Soil Moisture-Based Automated Irrigation Control System With Web Applicatio
    Tinotenda Mawera, Millenial Academy, Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe
  • ENEV033 — Engineered Underwater Vehicle for Ocean Litter Mapping
    Daniel Kim, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NM, United States of America
  • ENEV064 — DINE (Digitally INtegrated Environmental) Arduino Platform for Environmental Quality, Safety, and Health
    Ember Bahe, Navajo Preparatory School, Kayenta, AZ, United States of America
  • ENEV083 — Smart Wildlife Sentinel (SWS): Preventing Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions and Monitoring Road Ecology With Embedded IoT Systems and Deep Learning
    Alan Peijun Ma, Jesuit High School, Portland, OR, United States of America
  • ETSD004 — Developing a Motorized UV Illuminator Device for Photochemical Ligand-Binding
    Benedek Laszlo Barna, Szent Istvan High School, Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
  • ETSD013 — RLP: Fully Automated Rocket Launch Pad (Including Mobile App Control, Weather Evaluation and Live Video)
    Hendrik Ridder, Gymnasium Vegesack, Bremen, Bremen, Germany
  • ETSD024 — Decentralized, Autonomous Drone Swarms for Real-Time Mapping Applications and Natural Disaster Relief
    Richard Lian , duPont Manual High School, Louisville, KY, United States of America
  • ROBO051 — Pothole Patrol: An Innovative Robotic Solution for Road Maintenance Using Sustainable Materials
    Anthony Matteo Saturnino, Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • ROBO072 — Rapid Cardiac Screening Using Deep Learning: A Novel Interpretable AI Model for Cardiovascular Health Assessment
    Samuel Wang, Germantown Academy, Fort Washington, PA, United States of America

INCOSE Best Use of Systems Engineering Award includes free registration and Exhibitor Booth at a future INCOSE Symposium

  • ETSD009 — Design, Construction, and Testing of a Passenger-Capable eVTOL Hexacopter
    Ethan Mark Zentner, Nicolet High School, Glendale, WI, United States of America

The Second Place INCOSE Best Use of Systems Engineering Award winner and the INCOSE Bill Ewald Socio-Technical Systems Engineering Award winner will receive a 1-year free student membership to the INCOSE and free virtual admission to the 2022 International Symposium of the INCOSE

  • ENBM026 — Optimizing Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetic Patients Using a Deep Learning-Based Artificial Pancreas With a Secure Glucagon and Insulin Delivery System
    Rohan Singh, Bentonville High School, Bentonville, AR, United States of America
  • ENBM082 — Test Yourself by Yourself
    Israa Shawabka, Fawwar Girls Secondary School, Hebron, West Bank, Palestine

In addition, the First Place INCOSE Best Use of Systems Engineering Award includes free registration and Exhibitor Booth at a future INCOSE Symposium.

 


Soumyanath Memorial Award

This award is presented by the family of Krishnamurthy Soumyanath (1957 – 2010), for the best project in Computer Engineering. Dr Soumyanath was an Intel Fellow and held the title of Chief Architect, Integrated Platform Research at Intel Labs, USA. He led research and development in circuits and architectures for next-generation transceiver devices. The prize honors the memory of an energetic and adventurous individual who inspired and mentored many young people to excel in all aspects of life.

First Award of $3,000

  • EBED042 — OriLive: A LoRa Mesh Network System for Orienteering Split Times Collection
    Matej Neumann, DELTA – High School of Computer Science and Economics, Hradec Kralove, Kralovehradecky kraj, Czech Republic

$1,000 will be awarded to the winner’s school.

  • EBED042 — OriLive: A LoRa Mesh Network System for Orienteering Split Times Collection
    Matej Neumann, DELTA – High School of Computer Science and Economics, Hradec Kralove, Kralovehradecky kraj, Czech Republic

The research category of Embedded Systems/Networking and Data Communications is the focus for this award. In addition to the student’s award of $3,000, a $1,000 grant will go to the winner’s school.

 


King Abdulaziz & his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity

King Abdulaziz & His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, “Mawhiba,” is a national educational foundation in Saudi Arabia established to help cultivate a comprehensive environment of creativity. The organization seeks to build a sustainable future by encouraging youth around the world to search for innovative means toward developing concepts in relevant fields of study. To support this goal, Mawhiba began participating at ISEF in 2007 in order to promote acoustics and recognize the accomplishments of pre-college students.

Mawhiba Universal Enrichment Program awards (and a $200 cash prize)

  • EGSD028 — FOURDUST: Turning Green Waste Into Energy
    Hasan Raheel, Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
  • EGSD035 — Electrocatalytic Green H2 Generation Using Novel Defect Engineered Cotio3-x/Tio2-x- Perovskite Nanostructures Synthesized by Pulsed Laser Processing
    Leen Ahmed Al-Mulhim, University Schools, Khobar, Eastern province, Saudi Arabia
  • ENBM053 — Generating Novel E. coli Nissle Cells Using a Reprogrammable CRISPR-Cas12 System for Targeted Drug Delivery
    Wesam Fahd Algurashi, Manarat Al Khobar National & International Schools, Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
  • MATS017 — Growth & Characterization of Layered Magnets
    Taksh Yogeshbhai Patel, Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville, AR, United States of America
  • MATS044 — Engineering of a Novel Low-Cost Hybrid Perovskite Material for Modulating LED Devices
    Abeer Ali Alyousef, Dohat Alibdaa International Schools, Alahsa, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
  • SOFT047 — Derma X
    Mesk Abdalsalam, Talae’ Al-Amal Secondary Schools, Nablus, West Bank, Palestine

Full Scholarship from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) (and a $400 cash prize)

  • BMED037T — Antimicrobial Activity of Organic Herbal Extracts Infused With Ozone as a Combination Therapy on Helicobacter pylori
    Aalaa Yousuf AlAufi, Al Amal School, Barka, South Al Batinah, Oman
    Basma Khalid Al uwaisi, Al Amal School, Barka, Batinah South, Oman
  • EBED042 — OriLive: A LoRa Mesh Network System for Orienteering Split Times Collection
    Matej Neumann, DELTA – High School of Computer Science and Economics, Hradec Kralove, Kralovehradecky kraj, Czech Republic
  • EGSD054T — Green Transportation: Decreasing Power Consumption and Harnessing Wind Energy in Vehicles
    Ebraam Wadee Nabil, Sharkya STEM School, Giza, Egypt
    Noureldin Shaban Farhana, Sharkya STEM School, El Shohada, Monofia , Egypt
  • ENBM008T — Electronic Device to Aid in the Correction of Foot Drop Syndrome
    Eloah Marvila Padrone, Escola Tecnica Estadual Henrique Lage, Niteroi, Brazil
    Rebeca Apolinario Goulart, Escola Tecnica Estadual Henrique Lage, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • ENEV056T — A Biodegradable Revolution: An Industrial Device to Produce Biodegradable Polymer Films
    Anzhela Matevosyan, Ayb School, Dilijan, Tavush, Armenia
    Ilona Artazyan, Ayb School, Yerevan, Armenia
  • ENEV065 — Electrical Power Generation From Contrasting Interfacial Activities of Boron and Nitrogen Doped Graphene Extracted From Plastic Waste
    Ahitagni Das, Delhi Public School Siliguri, Siliguri, India
  • ETSD018 — A Novel Gait Controller Method for More Stable Operation of Complex Legged Systems
    Ahmet Kagan Altay, Kocaeli Science High School, Kocaeli, Turkey
  • MATS014 — Analyzing the Effects of Metal Oxides on the Electrical Properties of Polymers With and Without the Presence of Multi-Walled Carbon Nano-Tubes
    Firas Khalil, Jubilee School, Amman, Jordan
  • MATS021 — Computational Discovery of Highly Sustainable and Efficient Metal-Organic Frameworks for SO2 Capture
    Ruotong Bai, Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore, Singapore
  • ROBO001 — RSTOD: Novel Auxiliary Learning Techniques for Efficient and Controllable Task-Oriented Conversational Agents
    Radostin Lozanov Cholakov, Model High School of Mathematics “Akademik Kiril Popov”, Barutin, Smolyan, Bulgaria
  • ROBO011 — Sign Language Interpreter With Built in Translator
    Joanette Bubuya Bugalo Ngwenya, Dominican Convent High School, Bulawayo, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • ROBO015 — Applying Fractal Structure to Vision Transformer (ViT)
    Sehun Jeong, North London Collegiate School Jeju, Yongin-si, South Korea

 


Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University is a creative university of the future and one of only 13 private doctoral universities in the United States. Students benefit from small class sizes and a hands-on, STEAM-based education. The focus on theory and practice in LTU’s classrooms and labs lay a foundation for learning coupled with internships and co-ops. Lawrence Tech produces technologically-savvy graduates no matter what discipline they choose to study. Because at Lawrence Tech, everything is possible … and possible is everything.

STEM Scholar Award, a tuition scholarship of $19,650 per year, renewable for up to four years and applicable to any major

  • BMED032 — The Correlation Between Physical Activity and Balance in the Elderly
    June Alicia Bryant, Success Academy DSU, Saint George, UT, United States of America
  • CELL005 — Engineering a Novel Polymeric Coating Incorporating Osteogenically-Active Antimicrobial Proteins to Combat Bone Implant Infection Related to Biofilm Formation
    Anouska Seal, Paul J. Hagerty High School, Oviedo, FL, United States of America
  • ETSD006 — Converting a Gas Engine To Use Compressed Air
    Victor Robert Moran, John Jay Science and Engineering Academy, San Antonio, TX, United States of America
  • ETSD059 — Replica of an Acoustic Liner Simplified
    Allison Munro, SUCCESS Academy – SUU, Cedar City, UT, United States of America
  • MATH040 — On Numbers Whose Integer Parts of Powers Are Always Composite
    Aaron Kim, Bronx High School of Science, Flushing, NY, United States of America
  • SOFT045 — Analyzing the Effect of Mid-Circuit Measurement (MCM) on Spectator Qubits
    Harshil Avlani, BASIS Chandler, Chandler, AZ, United States of America

LTU is awarding six four-year scholarships each worth $19,650 per year and applicable to any major. Each scholarship’s full value is $78,600. The scholarship is good for any undergrad major. Please note, if you are selected to receive this award, it cannot be combined with any other Lawrence Tech scholarship offer.

 


London International Youth Science Forum CIC

Founded in 1959 , LIYSF offers a two-week science summer program. Each year 500 students aged 16-21 years old from 70 countries attend, with lecture demonstrations from leading scientists, including Nobel prize winners, scientific visits to world-class laboratories and science universities combined with international cultural interaction. A vital part of the experience of attending LIYSF is creating global citizens through the exchange of different cultures and traditions, and for many students visiting LIYSF offers their first opportunity to travel abroad.

Full scholarship to attend the London International Youth Science Forum, and a $1,500 cash stipend for travel expenses.

  • TMED079 — Analyzing the Effects of Turmeric & Curcumin on Tau Aggregation & Amyloid Beta Plaques on Caenorhabditis elegans and Its Further Implications Into Alzheimer’s Disease
    Aayushi Ranjan, American Heritage School of Boca Delray, Boca Raton, FL, United States of America

Students will receive a fully funded place to attend the London International Youth Science Forum this, held late July to early August. The award covers the costs in London and includes the full LIYSF program for 15-days, meals and accommodation throughout. A travel stipend is awarded to ensure the awarded winning student is able to get to London from their home and back, at no cost to them.

 


Long Island University

Long Island University, with two campuses in Brooklyn and Brookville, NY, is in the top 7% of universities with high research activity nationally recognized by the Carnegie Classification. Dassault Systemes designated LIU as the world’s first Center of Excellence in Life Sciences & Research with high societal impact in the fields of precision medicine, pharmaceutical sciences and health care in the digital age. LIU offers majors like Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Veterinary Technology, Biomedical Science, Health Care Administration, Nursing, and more. For more information, visit liu.edu.

Presidential Scholarships

  • ANIM055 — Quantitative Environmental DNA Metabarcoding for the Enumeration of Pacific Salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.)
    Elizabeth Shao Djajalie, Thunder Mountain High School, Juneau, AK, United States of America
  • BCHM011 — Analysis of Anti-Inflammatory Compounds in Drug Absorption and Calculated Transdermal Permeability Utilizing the Parallel Artificial Membrane Permeability Assay (PAMPA)
    Olivia Grace Bartrum, Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA, United States of America
  • BCHM017 — Molecular Modeling Guided Drug Design
    Hannah Kuo Feinberg, BASIS Tucson North, Tucson, AZ, United States of America
  • BCHM028 — Characterization of Engineered Protein LLHP Repression Through the Induction of DNA Looping
    Mia Stamos, Shawnee Mission East, Mission Hills, KS, United States of America
  • BMED011 — DiaMiR: A MicroRNA (miR-23) Microneedle Patch for Type-2 Diabetes Control
    George Cheng, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Cary, NC, United States of America
  • BMED041 — Developing a Preventative Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Snow Cameron, Upland High School, Upland, CA, United States of America
  • CBIO007 — SARS-CoV-2 Variant Analysis Using Discrete Fourier Transform
    Aidan Wang, University School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, United States of America
  • ENEV039 — Biomimicry of the Boxfish: A Computational Analysis and Wind Tunnel Study of Aerodynamic Drag Reduction of Class 8 Heavy Vehicle Trailers
    Vedant Srinivas, Eastlake High School, Redmond, WA, United States of America
  • MCRO051 — A Model for Reversing the Cardiotoxic Effects of Doxorubicin via Fisetin in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    Julia Cherchever, Garden City High School, Garden City, NY, United States of America
  • TMED001 — The Earthworm Squirm: Multiple Sclerosis Hypnosis Investigating the Potentiality of an Alternative, Realistic Cure of Encephalomyelitis disseminata (Multiple Sclerosis) Using the Neoblasts from Dugesia tigrina (Planaria) on Lumbricus terrestris (Earthworms)
    Alanna Gabrielle Polyak, Plano West Senior High School, Plano, TX, United States of America

 


Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a STEM-focused research university of over 7,200 students. Located in Rolla, a community of 20,000 in south-central Missouri, S&T offers 101 degrees in 40 areas of study and is among the nation’s top universities for return on investment. Missouri S&T is proud to offer these awards to ISEF participants: * FIVE $500 non-renewable scholarships for first-year (freshmen) students choosing to attend Missouri S&T * FIVE $575 scholarships for high school students choosing to attend a Missouri S&T summer camp

Summer Camp scholarships (camp tuition and travel expenses, valued at up to $1,500)

  • ANIM028 — The Effect of Neonicotinoids on the Positive Transfer of Learning in Honeybees
    Charisse Zou, Dougherty Valley High School, San Ramon, CA, United States of America
  • BMED014 — Does the Degree of the Q-Angle Affect the Frequency of ACL Injuries or Knee Pain?
    Rayah Jeanette Turnbough, Salem High School, Salem, AR, United States of America
  • CHEM064 — Construction of Oxygen Permeable Vessels Stage 2: Impact of Cellulose Fiber Lengths on Structure and Functionality
    Katherine Carrillo Ortiz, Academy for Technology and the Classics, Santa Fe, NM, United States of America
  • ENEV082 — Testing the Effectiveness of a Bioplastic Layer Bonded to Natural Chelating Agents on the Minimization of Lead Iodide Leaching in Perovskite Solar Cells and a Novel Antireflective Coating Derived From Corn and Lotus Leaf Imprints on the Cell
    Sasha Masson, The Harker School, Saratoga, CA, United States of America
  • MCRO051 — A Model for Reversing the Cardiotoxic Effects of Doxorubicin via Fisetin in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    Julia Cherchever, Garden City High School, Garden City, NY, United States of America

$1,250 tuition scholarship (renewable for up to 4 years)

  • BMED014 — Does the Degree of the Q-Angle Affect the Frequency of ACL Injuries or Knee Pain?
    Rayah Jeanette Turnbough, Salem High School, Salem, AR, United States of America
  • EBED005 — Deployable Broadband Emergency Communications Network
    Jonathan Luke Dorminy, Sola Fide Home School, McDonough, GA, United States of America
  • ETSD026 — How Do Shock Pistons Affect the Efficiency and Ride Quality of a Shock?
    Dominic Stutesman, Adams Central Jr.-Sr. High School, Hastings, NE, United States of America
  • ETSD028 — MagFlow: A Revolutionary Magnetic Coupling System for More Than Just Generating Flow
    Evan Michael Walsh, Great Mills High School, Leonardtown, MD, United States of America
  • MATS013 — Novel Small Scale Carbon Dioxide Capture Polymer Membrane for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Prevention
    Autri Aparajita Das, Sunset High School, Portland, OR, United States of America

Scholarships for first-year (freshmen) students will go into effect upon admissions to Missouri S&T. Summer camp scholarships will be awarded to rising 9th – 12th grade high school students; winners can use the scholarship to participate in the S&T camp of their choice.

 


Mu Alpha Theta, National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society

Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society, strives to promote the enjoyment and scholarship of mathematics. The Mu Alpha Theta Award is given to the most challenging, thorough, and creative investigation of a problem involving mathematics accessible to high school students. Components of the investigation often include mathematical proof, mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, visualization, simulation, and approximation.

First Award of $ 1,500

  • MATH002 — Proof of the Complete Presence of a Modulo 4 Bias for the Semiprimes
    Nikola Slavkov Gyulev, Model High School of Mathematics “Akademik Kiril Popov”, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
  • MATH041 — Strict Inequalities for the n-Crossing Number
    Nicholas David Hagedorn, Princeton High School, Princeton, NJ, United States of America

Second Award of $1,000

  • MATH016 — Power Sum Identities From Zigzag Chords
    Chun-Chi Chang, Taichung First Senior High School, Taichung City, Taiwan
  • MATH022 — Pointed Fusion Categories Over Non-Algebraically Closed Fields
    Sophie Zhu, Williamsville East High School, Williamsville, NY, United States of America
  • MATH042 — L-Tromino Tilings for Portions of Square Lattice
    Sagyn Jumadildayev, Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Math, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Winning students will receive a certificate and a cash award.

 


National Anti-Vivisection Society

Since 1929, the National Anti-Vivisection Society has promoted greater compassion, respect and justice for animals. NAVS educational and advocacy programs advance better, more humane science; support the development of alternatives to the use of animals in research, testing and education; and effect changes which help to end the unnecessary suffering of animals.

First Award of $10,000

  • CELL053 — In Vitro Characterization of Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells (UC-MSCs) Supplemented With a Novel Xeno-Free, Human Blood-Derived Supplement
    Vedant Rajashekhar Lakkundi, Indus International School Bangalore, Bangalore, India

Second Award of $5,000

  • ENBM003 — Generation of 3D Co-Cultured Breast Cancer Spheroids to Study the Spatial Distribution of Fibroblast-Produced Collagen
    Margaret Catherine Moe, Saint Joseph’s Academy, Baton Rouge, LA, United States of America

Third Award of $2,500

  • TMED049 — Selective Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Attenuates Traumatic Brain Injury-Mediated Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption in a Novel Dynamic in vitro Model
    Samantha Maya Milewicz, Byram Hills High School, Armonk, NY, United States of America

 


National Geographic Society

The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization that uses the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Since 1888, National Geographic has pushed the boundaries of exploration, investing in bold people and transformative ideas. The National Geographic Society is presenting special awards to Regeneron ISEF participants whose projects display excellence in Geography and Geospatial Science.

Excellence in Geography and Geospatial Science Award

  • EAEV008 — Hurricane Rapid Intensification Convolutional Neural Network: A Novel Deep Learning Model for Predicting Tropical Cyclone Rapid Intensification Using 20 Years of Satellite Rainfall Data
    Sunny You, Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Palmetto Bay, FL, United States of America
  • EAEV032 — Measuring the Effects of Climate Change on Arctic Rivers
    Franziska Borneff, Hidden Valley High School, Roanoke, VA, United States of America
  • EAEV041 — Predicting Large Wildfires Using Machine Learning Approach Towards Environmental Justice via Remote Sensing
    Nikita Agrawal, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Chicago, IL, United States of America
  • MATH005T — Using Mathematical Modeling to Create Non-Gerrymandered Congressional Voting Maps
    Ethan Aditya Rebello, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Coppell, TX, United States of America
    Jayanth Narasimha Pandit, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Frisco, TX, United States of America
    Zachary Christopher Li, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Coppell, TX, United States of America
  • ROBO074 — A Novel Convolutional Neural Network Random Forest Hybrid Model to Aid in the Identification of Tree Species Using Multispectral and LiDAR Data
    Isaiah Antoine Houssou, Camp Hill High School, Camp Hill, PA, United States of America

 


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – NOAA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a United States government science agency with a mission of science, service, and stewardship. NOAA enriches life through science, with a reach that goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor. They work to keep the public informed of the changing environment around them, protect life and property, and conserve and protect natural resources. NOAA’s Special Awards recognize outstanding projects in ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, weather, and climate sciences with cash awards.

Judges’ Award

  • EAEV032 — Measuring the Effects of Climate Change on Arctic Rivers
    Franziska Borneff, Hidden Valley High School, Roanoke, VA, United States of America
  • EAEV061 — Invisible Groundwater Discharge Patterns Across Tumon Bay, Guam: Discovery of Vital Habitats Sustained by Tumon Bay Karst Watershed Discharges From an Uplifted Carbonate Aquifer
    Andrew Gio Kang, John F. Kennedy High School, Tamuning, GU, United States of America

Science Communication Award

  • EAEV025 — Analysis of Microplastic Compositions in Salt and Freshwater on the South Shore of Long Island
    Emma Fallon, West Islip High School, West Islip, NY, United States of America

Taking the Pulse of the Planet First Award

  • EAEV068 — FloodCast: Real-Time Flood Mapping and Prediction in Southeast Asia Using Remote Sensing Data
    Sruti Peddi, BASIS Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, AZ, United States of America
  • EAEV081 — Studies on Gracilaria salicornia: Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Sunscreen Exposure and Use as Agricultural Fertilizer
    Madison Rieko Hiilani Murata, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, Kaneohe, HI, United States of America

Winning students will receive cash awards.

 


National Security Agency Research Directorate

The NSA Research Directorate is one of the most established research organizations in the U.S. Intelligence Community. As a world leader in science and technology, Research engages with leading industries, universities, and national laboratories to both advance core competencies and to leverage work in overlapping disciplines. The ISEF Special Awards recognize exceptional research that demonstrates world-class skills in mathematics, computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, physics, and neuroscience while promoting research that can assure and protect cyberspace.

Third Place Award “Mathematics”

  • MATH040 — On Numbers Whose Integer Parts of Powers Are Always Composite
    Aaron Kim, Bronx High School of Science, Flushing, NY, United States of America

Second Place Award “Mathematics”

  • MATH034 — Extending the Vieta-Newton Theorem
    Jeffrey Xu, Montgomery High School, Skillman, NJ, United States of America

First Place Award “Mathematics”

  • MATH011 — Ending States of a Special Variant of the Chip-Firing Algorithm
    Rich Wang, William P. Clements High School, Sugar Land, TX, United States of America

Third Place Award “Cybersecurity”

  • BEHA020 — MLOffense: Multilingual Offensive Language Detection and Target Identification on Social Media Using Graph Attention Transformer Model
    Grant Wang, Williamsville East High School, East Amherst, NY, United States of America
  • EBED034 — A Fault Management System for Deep-Space CubeSats
    Landon Flemming, Explore Academy, Albuquerque, NM, United States of America
  • ROBO059 — Modeling the Dynamics of Functional Brain Networks With BrainSTEAM
    Alexis Li, Hamilton High School, Gilbert, AZ, United States of America
  • SOFT039 — Development of a Videogame That Serves as an Innovative and Revolutionary Tool for the Diagnosis of Recurrent Abuse in Minors From 8 to 17 Years Old
    Gabriela Nicole Martinez Disla, The San Juan Math, Science and Technology Center, San Juan, PR, United States of America

Second Place Award “Cybersecurity”

  • EBED026 — Creating a Light Speed Linear Algebra Accelerator With Silicon Photonics
    Jagadeepram Maddipatla, Rock Ridge High School, Ashburn, VA, United States of America
  • ROBO041 — SPRKD: Effective Knowledge Distillation for Deep Neural Networks via Saddle Region Approximation
    Aditya Dewan, The Woodlands School – Secondary, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

First Place Award “Cybersecurity”

  • SOFT038 — Finding JavaScript Vulnerabilities With Concolic Execution Using Switched MUS Reduction on Quivers
    Landon Penn Colaresi, Pittsburgh Allderdice High School, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Third Place Award “Principles of Security and Privacy”

  • SOFT045 — Analyzing the Effect of Mid-Circuit Measurement (MCM) on Spectator Qubits
  • Harshil Avlani, BASIS Chandler, Chandler, AZ, United States of America

Second Place Award “Principles of Security and Privacy”

  • CBIO029 — Improved Generalizability and Performance on Small Datasets Using Hyper-Connected Neural Architectures, C. elegans-Inspired Networks, and Evolutionary Modelin 

    Agastya Sridharan, Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego, CA, United States of America

First Place Award “Principles of Security and Privacy”

  • BEHA041 — DSM Diagnosis Is Dead: Novel, AI-Powered Biopsychosocial Fingerprinting for Depressive, Anxiety, Trauma, and Stress Disorders
    Siddhu Pachipala, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America

First Place Award “Material Science”

  • MATS027 — Carbon Dot and Cyanoacrylate Fuming Method for Latent Fingerprint Detection
    Nikki Taleghani, Nikola Tesla STEM High School, Kirkland, WA, United States of America

 


National Taiwan Science Education Center

National Taiwan Science Education Center (NTSEC) is a national organization and science center aiming at promoting science education in Taiwan. NTSEC holds Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF) every year to encourage Taiwanese students as well as international participants with excellent performance in science research to showcase their work. Taiwan International Science Fair Special Award recognizes projects with the best creativity and scientific applications and offers opportunities to participate in TISF.

Taiwan International Science Fair Special Award is a trip to participate in the Taiwan International Science Fair

  • ANIM055 — Quantitative Environmental DNA Metabarcoding for the Enumeration of Pacific Salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.)
    Elizabeth Shao Djajalie, Thunder Mountain High School, Juneau, AK, United States of America
  • MATH041 — Strict Inequalities for the n-Crossing Number
    Nicholas David Hagedorn, Princeton High School, Princeton, NJ, United States of America

Winning students will receive a certificate. They are invited to participate in Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF) which is held in January or February in Taipei, Taiwan. A round trip airfare to Taiwan and local expenses during TISF are covered by NTSEC.

 


NC State College of Engineering

NC State is home to one of the world’s finest colleges of engineering and computer science. NC State Engineering integrates classroom learning, research, and hands-on experience, and our graduates emerge with the skills they need to succeed. Award winners will take part in a week-long pre-selected summer camp, completing hands-on engineering challenges, exploring solutions, and sharing achievements along with other aspiring engineers.

Scholarship to attend NC State Engineering Summer Camp

  • ANIM008 — Year 4: Evaluating the Efficacy of Novel Volatile Beer Blend and Coumaphos Acaricide for Small Hive Beetle Treatment Within Honey Bee Hives
    Atreya Manaswi, Orlando Science Schools, Orlando, FL, United States of America
  • ENBM039 — Novel Approach to Creating Hyper-Customizable Egg Models for Embryonic Analysis
    Muhammad Hosam Eldin El-Sherbiny, Bergen County Academies, Fort Lee, NJ, United States of America
  • ENBM084 — Wearable Memory Assistive Device for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients Using Machine Learning Facial Recognition
    Anshi Paul, Hershey High School, Hummelstown, PA, United States of America
  • ENEV078 — O.D.O.B.A
    Isabella Lackner, Florida Atlantic University High School, Hillsboro Beach, FL, United States of America
  • ETSD028 — MagFlow: A Revolutionary Magnetic Coupling System for More Than Just Generating Flow
    Evan Michael Walsh, Great Mills High School, Leonardtown, MD, United States of America
  • MATS042 — 4-D Printed Low-Cost Novel Shape Memory Polymers for Industrial, Robotics and Disaster Relief Applications
    Vallabh Ramesh, duPont Manual High School, Louisville, KY, United States of America
  • ROBO045T — Alice: Robotic Hand to Translate English to ASL Using Speech to Text Technology for Hard of Hearing Individuals
    Alek Tekeyan, Tuscarora High School, Frederick, MD, United States of America
    Jeanelle Lin, Tuscarora High School, Frederick, MD, United States of America
  • ROBO074 — A Novel Convolutional Neural Network Random Forest Hybrid Model to Aid in the Identification of Tree Species Using Multispectral and LiDAR Data
    Isaiah Antoine Houssou, Camp Hill High School, Camp Hill, PA, United States of America

 


Office of Naval Research on behalf of the United States Navy and Marine Corps

The Naval Science Awards Program (NSAP) is a U.S. Navy and Marine Corps program that encourages our nation’s students to develop and retain an interest in science and engineering. NSAP recognizes the accomplishments of eligible students at regional and state science and engineering fairs, as well as the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in producing and presenting quality science and engineering projects.

The Chief of Naval Research Scholarship Award of $15,000

  • EBED007 — Optimizing Aero-Stability in Model Rockets Using Advanced Flight Algorithm and Servo-Actuated Thrust Vector Control
    Rodrigo Valdes, Harmony Science Academy – El Paso, El Paso, TX, United States of America
  • EBED036 — Tactical Drone Detection and Tracking Using Machine-Learned Radio Interferometry: Lessons From Ukraine
    Roy Gross, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA, United States of America
  • EGSD045 — Pura Aer 2: Dual-Stage, Energy-Efficient, Modular Air Purifier System, Inspired by Porifera To Improve Air Quality
    Jordan Prawira, Mountain House High School, Mountain House, CA, United States of America
  • ETSD009 — Design, Construction, and Testing of a Passenger-Capable eVTOL Hexacopter
    Ethan Mark Zentner, Nicolet High School, Glendale, WI, United States of America
  • ROBO076 — A Novel Pneumatically-Actuated Soft Robotic Hand With 3D Vision-Based Teleoperation
    Hanna Matusik, Lexington High School, Lexington, MA, United States of America

 


Patent and Trademark Office Society

The PTOS is a membership-based organization for Patent and Trademark professionals and other interested individuals. From its inception in 1917, the Society has been dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent and Trademark Systems through promoting the systems’ growth and well-being, as well as promoting the social and intellectual welfare of the Society members.

A flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol will be given to the top winner of this Special Award.

Top Award of $1,000, and an American flag and a framed copy of the first patent granted in the USA

  • ROBO007 — A Novel Super-Resolution AI Engine and Multi-Stage Abnormality Detection Pipeline for Early Blindness Prevention
    Justin Liu, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States of America

Second Award of $500

  • BMED009 — In silico Accelerated Drug Discovery and Development Utilizing Human Physiological Modeling and Simulation
    Aaron George, Saint Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin, TX, United States of America
  • CELL043 — Cetaceans’ Genomes Unmasking the Secrets Behind Peto’s Paradox, Aging and the Evolution of the SWI/SNF Chromatin Remodeling Complex
    Emily Stangel, Byram Hills High School, Armonk, NY, United States of America
  • CELL057 — A Novel Epigenetic Approach for Vascular Elastic Matrix Regeneration: Evaluating the Proteomic Interactions of siRNA-Based Gene Silencing in the EGFR Signaling Pathway of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
    Rayna Malhotra, Moravian Academy, Allentown, PA, United States of America
  • EBED028 — FBC: A Robotic System Designed to Prevent Avian Nesting on Residential Balconies
    Lior Rogov, Ahad HaAm High School, Petah Tikva, Israel
  • EBED036 — Tactical Drone Detection and Tracking Using Machine-Learned Radio Interferometry: Lessons From Ukrain
    Roy Gross, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA, United States of America
  • EGSD038 — Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting in Daily Life: Powering the Next Generation of Modern Technology
    Sienna Marie Giuseppi, Pelham Memorial High School, Pelham, NY, United States of America
  • ETSD010 — Design and Development of Enhanced Fuel Tank Service Kit for Aircraft
    Lok Iao Lao, Pui Ching Middle School, Macao, China, Macao Special Administrative Region
  • MATS050 — 3D Printing Personalized Knee Implants: Novel Computational Geometric Models for Stem Cell Regeneration in Meniscus Tears
    Calvin Thomas Mathew, American Heritage School, Davie, FL, United States of America
  • PHYS052 — Application of Luminosity Modulus in Exoplanet Transits
    James Terrell, Sewickley Academy, Sewickley, PA, United States of America

 


The Potamkin Prize for Students

The Potamkin Prize recognizes achievements of scientific researchers who do innovative and groundbreaking work to push forward the study in brain degenerative diseases. Since establishing the award in 1988, The Potamkin Prize has bestowed more than $3 million to over 70 researchers, paving the way toward a series of revolutionary advances in the field of brain science. The Potamkin Prize for Students aims to support the education of young researchers with curious minds and a desire to make important discoveries that will benefit humanity for years to come.

First Award of $3,000

  • BEHA005 — Developing a Non-Invasive Eye Tracking Screening Tool for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
    Saher Aloran, Jubilee School, Amman, Jordan
  • BEHA022 — Assessing Abnormalities in Spatial Awareness of Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease Through the Line Quadrisection Test
    Yurim Jin, Korean Minjok Leadership Academy, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea

 


Qorvo

Qorvo technology has been at the heart of systems that connect, protect and power the planet for more than 30 years. As a company, we foster multiple outreach activities, focus on building a strong foundation for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). An important pillar of our Qorvo Cares Program is promoting STEM Education, where the passions of our scientific communities are cultivated, inspired, and transferred to the next generations of young people, including our future employees, customers, and global community networks.

Qorvo Innovator Award – 1st Place

  • PHYS062 — Skew-Axis Cylinder Lens Optical System: Novel Method of Clinical Optometry of Astigmatism, Characterization, Theoretical Modelling, and Implementation
    Alexander Plekhanov, Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering, Portland, OR, United States of America

Qorvo Innovator Award – 2nd Place

  • EBED005 — Deployable Broadband Emergency Communications Network
    Jonathan Luke Dorminy, Sola Fide Home School, McDonough, GA, United States of America

Qorvo Innovator Award – 3rd Place

  • EBED036 — Tactical Drone Detection and Tracking Using Machine-Learned Radio Interferometry: Lessons From Ukraine
    Roy Gross, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

Qorvo Innovator Award Winners will receive a framed certificate and cash scholarships. Interested winners will also receive 1 year mentorship from one of Qorvo engineers. We are honor to announce the 3 finalists’ winners of 2023 Qorvo Innovator Awards. The 2nd runner up winner will receive $1000 scholarship. The 1st runner up winner will receive $1,500 scholarship. The First-Place winner of Qorvo 2023 Innovator Award will receive $2,500 scholarship.

 


Ricoh USA, Inc

Ricoh is empowering digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services that enable individuals to work smarter from anywhere. With cultivated knowledge and organizational capabilities nurtured over its 86-years history, Ricoh is a leading provider of digital services and information management, and print and imaging solutions designed to support digital transformation and optimize business performance. Ricoh has a long-standing environmental mission and commitment to sustainability, bringing corporate, social and environmental responsibilities into balance.

Ricoh Sustainable Development Award of $10,000

  • EGSD005 — A High-Performance Polyaniline Brick Supercapacitor: A Novel Approach to the Electrical Energy Crisis
    Ruvarashe Moyo, USAP Community School, Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe

Student(s) of the winning project will receive a Ricoh Sustainable Development Award certificate and a scholarship of $10,000.

 


SAE International

SAE International is a global association of more than 128,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. SAE International looks beyond today to explore what’s possible tomorrow in the world of mobility. Backed by 115 years of experience, we understand the changing world of mobility that merges traditional and new mobility professionals as the industry evolves. We embrace our past but remain at the forefront of conversations about the future with those in the mobility industry needing a partner to support their innovations.

Best Projects

  • EBED004 — A Fully Automatic Self-Assembling Modular Robot System
    Yik Chun John Peng, Shanghai American School – Puxi Campus, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
  • ROBO055 — Developing a Precision Rocket Landing Algorithm Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Model Predictive Control Algorithms
    Timucin Erbas, Acton Boxborough Regional High School, Acton, MA, United States of America
  • ROBO057 — Transmission-Line Assessment and Review System (TARS): An AI and Robotics Enabled Drone for the Inspection and Maintenance of High Voltage Transmission Lines
    Kai Turner, Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus, Sydney, Australia

 


Serving Society Through Science

Serving Society Through Science (SSTS) is dedicated to recognizing talented individuals who seek to serve humanity. SSTS awards creative, outstanding projects that have the potential to improve the lives of people or represent a dramatic scientific advancement.

First Award of $1000

  • BMED028 — The Neurobiology of Suicide: Claudin-5 Is a Novel Biomarker of Suicide Pathogenesis
    Natasha Kulviwat, Jericho High School, Jericho, NY, United States of America
  • TMED029 — Haloperidol Inhibits Inflammasome Activation via LAMTOR1 and Reduces the Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Vidya Ambati, Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, VA, United States of America

Second Award of $500

  • BEHA028 — Food for Thought: Can Intermittent Fasting and Ketosis Ameliorate Dementia by Decreasing Tau Hyperphosphorylation and Neuroinflammation in Drosophila melanogaster?
    Rania Sophia Lateef, Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School, Manassas, VA, United States of America
  • CHEM042 — Highly Electrically Conductive Biomass-Derived Carbon Fibers
    Julia Artemis Gelfond, Montgomery Blair High School, Chevy Chase, MD, United States of America
  • EAEV002 — An Analysis Into the Removal of Microplastics From Water Using Oil-Based Ferrofluids
    Rishab Ghosh, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
  • EBED024 — A Self-Stabilizing Haptic Accessibility Mouse for Parkinson’s Sufferers
    Jingyuan Zhang, Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT, United States of America
  • ENEV039 — Biomimicry of the Boxfish: A Computational Analysis and Wind Tunnel Study of Aerodynamic Drag Reduction of Class 8 Heavy Vehicle Trailers
    Vedant Srinivas, Eastlake High School, Redmond, WA, United States of America
  • ENEV045 — Building an Attachable Device to Capture Carbon Dioxide Emissions From a Lawnmower
    Christina Zhang, InTech Collegiate High School, North Logan, UT, United States of America
  • PHYS022 — How Ants Climb Smooth, Vertical and Overhanging Walls
    Hana Blundell, Osaka Prefectural Tennoji High School, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • ROBO028 — A Data-Driven Diagnosis and Prognosis Method for Machinery Tools Based on EMD and Dual-Task Deep Neural Networks
    Nandika Auluck, Sat Paul Mittal School, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

 


Shanghai Youth Science Education Society

Shanghai Youth Science Education Society (SYSES) is committed to popularizing and disseminating science and technology to young people and the general public. As a leading STEM education organization which has a long history, SYSES works with hundreds of researchers and industry experts in STEM field, providing high-quality online and on-site STEM education resources and training programs. “Science Seed” awards are given to recognize outstanding projects in all disciplines.

Science Seed Award

  • EGSD017T — Novel Ammonia Production Method Using Both Microbubbles and Iron Electrodes for Seawater Electrolysis
    Erena Aihara, Shizuoka Kita High School, Ishikawa,Shimizu-ku,Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka, Japan
    Mitsuki Ishigaki, Shizuoka Kita High School, Kuchigumi, Ashikubo, Aoi‐ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka, Japan
    Yuka Ando, Shizuoka Kita High School, Sena, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka, Japan
  • ETSD049 — PTERA: Propeller Tilt Efficiency Rotor Aircraft
    Yuvan Senthil, BASIS Peoria, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America
  • PHYS049 — Unveiling Distant Worlds: Discovering 13 Ultracool Y-Dwarf Candidates With a Novel Model-Based Machine Learning Detection Technique
    Ankit Biswas, Providence High School, Matthews, NC, United States of America
  • ROBO072 — Rapid Cardiac Screening Using Deep Learning: A Novel Interpretable AI Model for Cardiovascular Health Assessment
    Samuel Wang, Germantown Academy, Fort Washington, PA, United States of America
  • TMED061 — HDformer: A Higher Dimensional Transformer With a Novel Time Square Attention Mechanism Utilizing Long Range Vascular Signals for Diabetes Detection, and an AI-Based PPG Wearable
    Ella Selina Lan, The Harker School, Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

Winners will receive digital certificates.

 


Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society

Founded in 1886, Sigma Xi is the international honor society of research scientists and engineers, with a distinguished history of service to science and society. This multi-disciplinary society includes members who were elected based on their research achievements or potential, and historically, more than 200 members have won the Nobel Prize. The Society is pleased to offer awards for the best demonstration of interdisciplinary research.

First Life Science Award of $1,500

  • TMED066T — O-RA: Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation Assistant
    Sroykabkaew, The Prince Royal’s College, Mueang District, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
    Krittapat Tragoolpua, The Prince Royal’s College, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
    Napaschol Inthapan, The Prince Royal’s College, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Second Life Science Award of $1,000

  • ENBM060T — DIVA: Spatial Navigation for the Visually Impaired Using Depth Sensing Artificial Intelligence and Convolutional Neural Networks
    Karthik Muthukkumar, Urbana High School, Monrovia, MD, United States of America
    Pranav Sristy, Urbana High School, Frederick, MD, United States of America
    Tarun Malarvasan, Urbana High School, Frederick, MD, United States of America

Third Life Science Award of $500

  • BMED037T — Antimicrobial Activity of Organic Herbal Extracts Infused With Ozone as a Combination Therapy on Helicobacter pylori
    Aalaa Yousuf AlAufi, Al Amal School, Barka, South Al Batinah, Oman
    Basma Khalid Al uwaisi, Al Amal School, Barka, Batinah South, Oman

First Physical Science Award of $1,500

  • ROBO032T — Developing an LSTM-Based Model for Accurate Sign Language Recognition Through Hand Keypoint Detection
    Alex Antonio Hernandez Juarez, West High School, Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America
    Cole NenLi Chu, West High School, North Salt Lake, UT, United States of America

Second Physical Science Award of $1,000

  • MATS005T — Anti-Forma Chitogel From the Hydrogel of Chitosan of Shells of Hermetia Illucens
    Guojun Wu, Carmel Pak U Secondary School, Tai Po, New Territories, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
    Wai Ki Wong, Carmel Pak U Secondary School, Tai Po, New Territories, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Third Physical Science Award of $500

  • CHEM024T — Intelligent Hydrogel Synthesis and Bracelet Design to Detect Foreign Materials in the Human Body and in Beverages
    Ekin Asyali, Gaziantep Private Sanko College, Gaziantep, Turkey
    Sude Naz Gulsen, Gaziantep Private Sanko College, Gaziantep, Gaziantep, Turkey

 


TUBITAK The Scientific and Technological Research Institution of Türkiye

TÜBİTAK is the leading agency for funding and conduct of research in Türkiye. TÜBİTAK is responsible for promoting, developing, organizing, conducting, coordinating research and development in line with national targets and priorities. TÜBİTAK not only supports innovation, academic and industrial R&D studies but also develops scientific and technological policies and manages R&D institutes, carrying on research, technology and development studies. TÜBİTAK will distribute 5 cash awards to the best projects, each of which is in the amount of 1000$ (5000$ in total) in ISEF 2023.

1st Prize Award

  • CELL016 — Integrating Machine Learning with 3D Organoid Modeling to Identify Biomarkers to Combat Drug Resistance in Cancer
    Ekansh Mittal, Westview High School, Beaverton, OR, United States of America
  • EAEV001 — Using Microplastics to Sequester Organophosphate Pollutants
    Emelyn Claire Beaster, East High School, Duluth, MN, United States of America
  • EBED005 — Deployable Broadband Emergency Communications Network
    Jonathan Luke Dorminy, Sola Fide Home School, McDonough, GA, United States of America
  • EGSD044 — Getting Electricity From Waterfalls
    Illia Oleksandrovych Sydorchuk, Zhytomyr City Center of Scientific and Technical Creativity of Student Youth, Zhytomyr, Ukraine
  • MATS019T — Development of a Novel Bolus Material for Radiotherapy Application
    Arda Yesilyurt, Cakabey Schools, Izmir, Turkey
    Selin Yilmaz, Cakabey Schools, Izmir, Turkey

 


U.S. Agency for International Development

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the government agency that helps people create better futures for themselves – no matter what country they live in. USAID leads international development and humanitarian efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, and help people progress beyond assistance. USAID is leveraging the promise of innovation, technology and research to bring about positive change and solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

USAID Science for Development First Award – Global Health

  • ENBM068 — Spatially Multiplexed Gold Leaf Electrodes for Affordable Pathogenic Detection
    Alex Lin Wang, Syosset High School, Syosset, NY, United States of America

Second Award Global Health

  • BCHM010T — HepaEase: Development of an Instigating Risk Assessment Tool and xLFIA Validating Potential Urinary Biomarkers for Early Detection of NAFLD
    Aditya Kumar Jha, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s R.K. Sarda Vidya Mandir, Raipur, Chhattisgarh , India
    Ishan Choudhary, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s R.K. Sarda Vidya Mandir, Raipur, India

Third Award Global Health

  • SOFT009 — Detecting Cataracts From Front-View Retinal Images Using Machine Learning
    Lakshika Nanda Kumar Reddy, Math and Science Academy, Woodbury, MN, United States of America

USAID Science for Development First Award – Agriculture and Food Security

  • PLNT044 — Agro-Rhizoremediation: Rhizoremediation With Agro-Transformed Oryza sativa to Facilitate Arsenic Degradation in situ (Year III)
    Prisha Bhat, Plano East Senior High School, Richardson, TX, United States of America

Second Award Agriculture and Food Security

  • ANIM025T — A Sustainable Approach to Control the Destructive Red Palm Weevil Pests
    Sunyapat Akkarajeerawat, Bangkok Christian College, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
    Thanatkorn Chauvanasmith, Bangkok Christian College, Nonthaburi, Nonthaburi, Thailand

Third Award Agriculture and Food Security

  • EGSD030T — Affordable and Readily Accessible Solar Dehydrator
    Marc Lesly Lesly Morency, College Saint-Jeseph Du Cap-Haitien, Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
    Olivier Rolles Louis Marie , College Saint-Jeseph Du Cap-Haitien, Cap-Haïtien, Haut-du-Cap, Haiti
    Witchy Rosemane, College Saint-Jeseph Du Cap-Haitien, Cap-Haïtien, Richarville, Haiti

USAID Science for Development First Award – Climate and Environmental Protection

  • ENEV055T — Low-Cost Ecological Filter for Water Treatment, Made on the Basis of Activated Carbon From the Biomass of the Black Jurema (Mimosa hostilis)
    Kalyne Vitoria Ferreira Falcao Pereira, EEEP Antonio Rodrigues de Oliveira, Pedra Branca, Ceará, Brazil
    Lauanda Vitoriano Lima, EEEP Antonio Rodrigues de Oliveira, Pedra Branca , Ceara, Brazil

Second Award Climate and Environmental Protection

  • BCHM034 — Antipodal Algae: Energy Solution for a Tropical Island
    Amelie Ruoyi Chen, Pacific Horizons School, Pago Pago, Tutuila, American Samoa

Third Award Climate and Environmental Protection

  • EAEV080 — Addressing Disparities in Air Quality Monitoring: Using Machine Learning and Remote Sensing to Estimate the Distribution of PM2.5 in Mexico
    Eliana Kai Juarez, V. Sue Cleveland High School, Rio Rancho, NM, United States of America

USAID Science for Development First Award – Working in Crisis and Conflict

  • EAEV068 — FloodCast: Real-Time Flood Mapping and Prediction in Southeast Asia Using Remote Sensing Data
    Sruti Peddi, BASIS Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, AZ, United States of America

Second Award Working in Crisis and Conflict

  • EBED003 — Development of a Low-Cost Network System to Monitor Landslides in Urban Hills
    Lucas Hadlich Camargo Sampaio, Colegio Dante Alighieri, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Third Award Working in Crisis and Conflict

  • ROBO065T — Quadruped Robot Model Assisting With Searching and Rescuing People in Landslide-Stricken Areas
    Le Trung Kien Nguyen, Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
    Minh Duc Le, Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

USAID will present First, Second, and Third place awards in four categories to students whose innovative projects in science and technology could advance USAID’s ability to meet current and future development challenges.

 


United States Environmental Protection Agency

From nanomaterials a billionth of a meter in size to global climate dynamics, EPA scientists and engineers are investigating every scale of our environment and the links between environment and human health. EPA conducts research that addresses the highest priority science needs of the nation. The work performed by EPA scientists, engineers and their research partners improves the quality of the air we breathe, the water that sustains us, and the land upon which we live.

The Patrick Hurd Sustainability Award covers travel for the ISEF finalist to attend and participate in EPA’s National Sustainable Design Expo

  • ENEV043 — Concurrent Removal of Rising, Soluble Ocean Carbon Dioxide and Oil-in-Water Contaminants via Multi-Functional Remediation Framework
    Naomi Park, Greenwich High School, Riverside, CT, United States of America

Honorable Mention

  • ENEV035 — An Economical and High-Precision Approach for Nitrate Detection and Filtration to Ensure Quality Drinking Water
    Abhinav Avvaru, Nashua High School South, Nashua, NH, United States of America

Science at EPA provides the foundation for credible decision-making to safeguard human health and the environment. The Office of Research and Development (ORD) is EPA’s scientific research arm, and whose research helps provide the solid underpinning of science and technology for the Agency. Please note for our award winner if the students are under 18 EPA will pay for one chaperone.

 


University of Arizona

Established in 1885, the University of Arizona is the state’s land-grant university. Recognized as a global leader, Arizona is also a leader in research, bringing more than $622 million in research investment each year, and ranking 21st among all public universities. Arizona offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 16 academic colleges. Arizona will award scholarships to outstanding awardees who have demonstrated robust research for the greater good of society.

Renewal Tuition Scholarship

  • ANIM006 — The Role of VEGF-B and NRP-1 Axis in Regulating Mitochondrial Homeostasis in Ischemic Heart Disease
    Riya Kar, The Bolles School, Jacksonville, FL, United States of America
  • BCHM017 — Molecular Modeling Guided Drug Design
    Hannah Kuo Feinberg, BASIS Tucson North, Tucson, AZ, United States of America
  • BEHA043T — Little Mermaid: Improving Social Communication Level for Mildly Autistic Children Using Video Call-Based Mobile Application Game
    Sama Nooh, Sharkya STEM School, Belbies, Sharkia, Egypt
    Shahd Nooh, Sharkya STEM School, Belbies, Sharkia, Egypt
  • BMED001 — Disinfectant Properties of Nuphar advena: An Ethnopharmaceutical Approach
    Johanna Bernu, Cloquet Senior High School, Cloquet, MN, United States of America
  • BMED051 — Hypothalamic EZH2: A Key Regulator of Leptin Sensitivity in Obesity
    Baochan Fan, Hamilton High School, Chandler, AZ, United States of America
  • CELL026 — Novel Isolation and Filamentation of Drosophila melanogaster Phosphofructokinase-1
    Keona Peng Kuo, University High School, Tucson, AZ, United States of America
  • CELL054 — Complexing of Aminoglycoside Lipo-Polymeric Nanoparticles for mRNA Transfection in Melanoma Cancer Cell
    Nina Yu, Hamilton High School, Chandler, AZ, United States of America
  • CHEM013 — Artificial Synthesis of Aromatic Amino Acid Tyrosine, Based on Pi-to-Pi* Absorbance Peaks
    Jordyn Begay, Navajo Preparatory School, Chinle, AZ, United States of America
  • CHEM027T — Anthocyanin-Based Polymeric Matrices That Can Detect Shrimp’s Freshness
    Estefany Valenzuela Regalado, Harvest Preparatory Academy, Yuma, AZ, United States of America
    Jorge Antonio Covarrubias, Harvest Preparatory Academy, Yuma, AZ, United States of America
  • CHEM049 — Batch Adsorption of Methylene Blue Using Fresh Prickly Pear Cactus Cladodes as a Model Material for Textile Wastewater Remediation
    Maritza Roberts, BASIS Tucson North, Tucson, AZ, United States of America
  • EAEV030 — A Novel Approach on Mitigating Ocean Acidification by Enhancing Photosynthesis Rate of Macroalgae Ulva lactuca
    Jimena Uribe Lin, Harvest Preparatory Academy, San Luis, AZ, United States of America
  • EAEV031 — Catching Plastics: Which Species of Algae Can Best Catch Microplastics?
    Serena Yung-I Rezende Tsao, University High School, Tucson, AZ, United States of America
  • EGSD053T — NASA Inspired Dual Axis Solar Tracker
    Anthony Zhu, Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert, AZ, United States of America
    John Vu, Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert, AZ, United States of America
    Joshua John, Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert, AZ, United States of America
  • EGSD054T — Green Transportation: Decreasing Power Consumption and Harnessing Wind Energy in Vehicles
    Ebraam Wadee Nabil, Sharkya STEM School, Giza, Egypt
    Noureldin Shaban Farhana, Sharkya STEM School, El Shohada, Monofia , Egypt
  • ENBM021 — Hydrogel-Assisted Brain Transplantation of HOXA3-Expressing Endothelial Progenitor Cells for Brain Repair After Stroke
    Christine Xie, Palos Verdes High School, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States of America
  • ENEV016T — Efficient Removal of Ca and Mg Ions From Water Using Jordanian Zeolite: A Low-Cost and Recyclable Environmental Solution
    Areen Rami Alashmawy, King Abdullah || School for Excellence, Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan
    Sara Iyad Altarawneh, King Abdullah || School for Excellence, Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan
  • ENEV031 — Packaging Waste Reduction by Optimal Cardboard Box Selection
    Jimmy Kwon, BASIS Tucson North, Tucson, AZ, United States of America
  • ENEV064 — DINE (Digitally INtegrated Environmental) Arduino Platform for Environmental Quality, Safety, and Health
    Ember Bahe, Navajo Preparatory School, Kayenta, AZ, United States of America
  • ETSD022T — Universal Screwdriver
    Audrey Elizabeth Denham, Buena High School, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States of America
    Dylan James Rubstello, Buena High School, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States of America
    Kevin Theanh Tran, Buena High School, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States of America
  • ETSD025 — Battle of the Octanes
    Manuel Alejandro Castillo, Veritas Christian Community School, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States of America
  • ETSD049 — PTERA: Propeller Tilt Efficiency Rotor Aircraft
    Yuvan Senthil, BASIS Peoria, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America
  • MCRO027 — Novel Oral Treatments Infused With Native Plant Extracts to Improve Oral Health in Developing Countries
    Ashley Valencia, Harvest Preparatory Academy, Yuma, AZ, United States of America
  • PHYS055 — Discovering Gravitationally Lensed Galaxies Using a Vision Transformer Image Classification Model Trained on Synthetic and Real Data
    Gauri Todur, Santa Clara High School, Santa Clara, CA, United States of America
  • PLNT047 — Evaluating the Impact of UVB Light Exposure on the Growth of Red Malabar Spinach
    Ram Natraj Bubby, BASIS Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, United States of America
  • ROBO032T — Developing an LSTM-Based Model for Accurate Sign Language Recognition Through Hand Keypoint Detection
    Alex Antonio Hernandez Juarez, West High School, Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America
  • Cole NenLi Chu, West High School, North Salt Lake, UT, United States of America

This award ($10,000 a year) is renewable for four years for a total of $40,000. This tuition scholarship award can be combined with merit tuition scholarships offered by Arizona to cover the total cost of 100% base tuition. Units must be completed at the University of Arizona.

 


University of North Texas at Dallas

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) serves as a pathway to socioeconomic mobility for the most diverse student population in the region. Our career-focused educational options are accompanied by innovative, high-quality academic programs and opportunities for rich experiential learning. UNT Dallas is committed to science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines; we are building a new $100 million dollar STEM building opening in 2025. At Regeneron ISEF, we are proud to recognize individual student projects with awards for outstanding achievement and innovation in STEM.

$2,500 scholarship, renewable up to four years

  • MCRO013 — Designing a Personalized Probiotic to Prevent/Alleviate Type Two Diabetes and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    Jagarlamudi, Alcuin School, Farmers Branch, TX, United States of America
  • MCRO046 — Combating Pseudomonas Resistance: Cloning of the ampC Gene Encoding for Beta-Lactamase and Development of a Non-Toxic Allosteric Inhibitory Cocktail Therapy to Eradicate Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    Shriya Prakash Bhat, Plano East Senior High School, Richardson, TX, United States of America

Winning students receive a $2,500 scholarship, renewable for up to four years (eight semesters) or the completion of the first baccalaureate degree. Students must be a resident of Texas and a high school graduate with a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA (unweighted). They must have been chosen as a winner by UNT Dallas-identified judges and intend to enroll in a STEM program at UNT Dallas in Fall 2023 or Fall 2024 semesters. Criteria to renew: Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in all UNT Dallas coursework and full-time enrollment in a STEM program each fall and spring semester.

 


University of Texas at Arlington College of Science

The University of Texas at Arlington College of Science is a vibrant, highly diverse, and inclusive community of scholars. As part of a Carnegie R-1 and Texas Tier I research institution, the College conducts research that has a global impact and provides a world-class education for almost 4,000 students in seven disciplines. Maverick Scientists strive to innovate, discover, and learn, and find solutions to many of the world’s major problems.

Scholarship of $10,000

  • ANIM009 — Mitigating the Harmful Effects of Radiation Therapy With the Synergistic Effects of Curcumin Bioavailability and Piperine on Dugesia dorotocephala
    Aliza Tharani, Colleyville Heritage High School, Euless, TX, United States of America
  • BEHA047 — Quantifying Depression: An Art-Based Approach to Reducing the Self-Report Bias in Diagnosing Depression Using Koch’s Baum Test and Color Psychology
    Saachi Sharma, Nikola Tesla STEM High School, Bellevue, WA, United States of America
  • CBIO019 — Comparison Bioinformatics Study: Novel Machine Learning Algorithms for Detecting Zooxanthellae Expulsion for Insight Into Coral Conservation Efforts
    Yelin Park, Saipan International School, Saipan, MP, Northern Mariana Islands
  • EAEV041 — Predicting Large Wildfires Using Machine Learning Approach Towards Environmental Justice via Remote Sensing
    Nikita Agrawal, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Chicago, IL, United States of America
  • TMED018 — DermaSkan: Using Convolutional Neural Networks to Detect and Prevent Skin Cancer in Underrepresented Communities by Using an Android App
    Emma Johl Nordstrom, Trinity Lutheran School, Bend, OR, United States of America

Winning students will receive a certificate of scholarship recognition from the College of Science at the special awards ceremony. Students awarded scholarships must meet unconditional admissions requirements at UT Arlington and enroll as a UT Arlington College of Science major the fall semester immediately after their high school graduation for the scholarship to go into effect. Students may contact Valerie Martinez, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management and Recruitment for the College of Science at valeriem@uta.edu with additional questions they may have.

 


University of Texas at Dallas

Established by the founders of Texas Instruments, The University of Texas at Dallas is one of the nation’s fasting growing research public universities and designated as a Carnegie “R1” university. With more than 31,000 students from over 100 different countries, UT Dallas offers top-ranked programs in the arts and sciences, engineering and management with a commitment to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.

Scholarship of $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years

  • BMED003 — SOX7: Novel Autistic Gene Identified Through Analysis of Multiomics and Human Brain Organoids
    Jane Zhao, School for Advanced Studies – South, Miami, FL, United States of America
  • BMED028 — The Neurobiology of Suicide: Claudin-5 Is a Novel Biomarker of Suicide Pathogenesis
    Natasha Kulviwat, Jericho High School, Jericho, NY, United States of America
  • BMED032 — The Correlation Between Physical Activity and Balance in the Elderly
    June Alicia Bryant, Success Academy DSU, Saint George, UT, United States of America
  • BMED057 — Identification of Biomarkers for Cartilage Damage in Osteoarthritis by RNA-Seq and Proteomic Analysis
    Sophie Xufei Zhuang, Dublin Jerome High School, Dublin, OH, United States of America
  • CBIO001T — A Novel Application of Machine Learning Algorithms on Toxin Proteins to Predict Molecular Function
    Ameya Kulkarni, Coppell High School, Coppell, TX, United States of America
    Praneeth Muvva, Coppell High School, Coppell, TX, United States of America
  • CELL003 — Attenuation of Methylglyoxal Cytotoxicity With Fisetin Rescue in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
    Zehra Jaffery, Plano West Senior High School, Plano, TX, United States of America
  • CHEM002T — Engineering a Cost-Effective and Biodegradable Cellulosic Battery Composition
    Madelyn Puza, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
    Shivani Mundra, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
  • CHEM065 — New Semi-Synthetic Agents With Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties
    Iulia Teleuca, Theoretical High School ” Orizont, Durlesti “, Chisinau, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
  • EBED007 — Optimizing Aero-Stability in Model Rockets Using Advanced Flight Algorithm and Servo-Actuated Thrust Vector Control
    Rodrigo Valdes, Harmony Science Academy – El Paso, El Paso, TX, United States of America
  • EBED009 — A Novel Approach to Series Elastic Actuation in Neurorehabilitative Soft Robotics Using Resistance Pressure Sensors to Rotate Servo-Controlled Appendages Accurately
    Amisha Sao, Round Rock High School, Cedar Park, TX, United States of America
  • EGSD010 — Influence of Freezing Methods on the Supercapacitor Performance of Doped Carbon
    Ahmad Gohar Alam, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock, AR, United States of America
  • EGSD051 — Engineered Phototropism: Improving the Energy Efficiency of Residential-Use Solar Tracking Using Soft-Bodied Thermal Expansion
    Ricardo Victorio, College Park High School, Spring, TX, United States of America
  • ENBM029 — Tracking Essential Tremors
    Aditya Ranjit Biswas, Colonial Forge High School, Fredericksburg, VA, United States of America
  • ENBM048 — Improving Early Diagnosis and Treatment Monitoring of Tuberculosis With Novel Machine Learning Cough Analysis
    Chandra Kiran Koushik Suda, Bentonville High School, Bentonville, AR, United States of America
  • ETSD006 — Converting a Gas Engine To Use Compressed Air
    Victor Robert Moran, John Jay Science and Engineering Academy, San Antonio, TX, United States of America
  • ETSD026 — How Do Shock Pistons Affect the Efficiency and Ride Quality of a Shock?
    Dominic Stutesman, Adams Central Jr.-Sr. High School, Hastings, NE, United States of America
  • MCRO005 — Identifying Novel Modes of Inhibition of C. pusillum and B. subtilis Bacteria, Against Deadly Bat Fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Year 8)
    Calvin Kirtley Harold Carpenter, All Saints Episcopal High School, Lubbock, TX, United States of America
  • PHYS046T — A Deep Learning Based Hierarchical Labeling and Generative Sampling Framework for Classifying Particle Jets for Generalizable Tagging
    Mihir Lal Relan, Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions, Houston, TX, United States of America
    Yash Semlani, Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions, Houston, TX, United States of America
  • ROBO004 — FISQ: A Few-Shot, Interpretable, and Self-Supervised Quantum Machine Learning Approach to Automated Real-Time Prediction Across Multiple Domain
    Shobhit Agarwal, Rick Reedy High School, Frisco, TX, United States of America
  • TMED014T — Investigating the Effect of Traumatic Brain Injury and THIP on Short-Term Memory in Drosophila melanogaster Using Aversive Phototaxic Suppression
    Abby Miriam Montemayor, Keystone School, San Antonio, TX, United States of America
    Niraj Om Srivastava, Keystone School, San Antonio, TX, United States of America
  • TMED068 — Identification of Novel Diagnostic Neuroimaging Biomarkers for Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Convolutional Neural Network-Based Analysis of Functional, Structural, and Diffusion Tensor Imaging Data Towards Enhanced Autism Diagnosis
    Annie Adhikary, Nikola Tesla STEM High School, Redmond, WA, United States of America

The UT Dallas Regeneron ISEF award is renewable for up to 8 semesters and can be stacked with other institutional awards not exceeding tuition and mandatory fees. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA, be enrolled at UT Dallas full-time and maintain satisfactory academic progress on a four-year graduation timeline.

 


Westlake University

Westlake University is a new international research university in Hangzhou, China, focusing on science and engineering. Emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, the university is making pioneering research breakthroughs and advancing the frontiers of knowledge by inspiring the next generation of leaders in science and engineering through world-class research, international collaboration, and academic programs taught in English.

A summer camp scholarship to Westlake University, covering the roundtrip international airfare, room and board, insurance, program fee, and excursions in Hangzhou, Beijing, and Shanghai

  • BCHM011 — Analysis of Anti-Inflammatory Compounds in Drug Absorption and Calculated Transdermal Permeability Utilizing the Parallel Artificial Membrane Permeability Assay (PAMPA
    Olivia Grace Bartrum, Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA, United States of America
  • TMED047 — The Key to Fighting Infections: The Development of an Antimicrobial Solution
    Isabel Marie Garcia, Isaac Bear Early College High School, Wilmington, NC, United States of America

Winning students will receive a summer program scholarship to Westlake University and a certificate upon completion of the program. The scholarship covers the program fee, accommodation, round-trip international airfare, insurance, and excursions in Hangzhou and Shanghai.

 


YM American Academy

YM American Academy (YMAA) is a leading education consulting organization, dedicated to help US and Chinese students apply to US universities, graduate schools and high schools. We are focusing on the student’s life growth through our comprehensive service and guidance. YM American Academy (YMAA) is pleased to award outstanding projects that display outstanding creativity, ingenuity in science and engineering, focusing on all areas in chemistry sciences.

First Award of $3,000

  • CHEM059 — Development and Characterization of a Novel Instantaneous-Crosslinking Pectin-Based Hydrogel
    Nolan Wen, American Heritage School of Boca Delray, Boynton Beach, FL, United States of America

Second Award of $1000

  • CHEM042 — Highly Electrically Conductive Biomass-Derived Carbon Fibers
    Julia Artemis Gelfond, Montgomery Blair High School, Chevy Chase, MD, United States of America

Third Award of $500.00

  • CHEM050 — Photopolymerized Superabsorbent Polymers Prepared From Bio-Resources
    Grace Li Wang, Franklin Regional Senior High School, Export, PA, United States of America
  • CHEM057T — Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Versatile Green Chemicals With Isoreticular Metal-Organic Frameworks
    Sehoon Kang, Webb School of California, Claremont, CA, United States of America
    Zhehao Zhang, Webb School of California, Claremont, CA, United States of America

Winners will also receive a certificate.