Regeneron ISEF 2024 Society for Science Special Awards Winners Announced

May 16, 2024

May 16th, 2024, Los Angeles, CA — Society for Science announced Special Awards of Regeneron ISEF 2024. Student winners are ninth through twelfth graders who earned the right to compete at Regeneron ISEF 2024 by winning a top prize at a local, regional, state or national science fair.

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

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First Award of $750 in each Regeneron ISEF Category,

ANIM016 — The Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Planaria Tissue Regeneration

Ashu Anand, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States of America

BCHM029 — Integrative Assessment of the Novel Radioprotective Efficacy of Cardamonin: A Comprehensive in vitro and in silico Analysis

Siddharth Sridharan, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock, AR, United States of America

BEHA005 — Mathematical Analysis of Preparatory Neural Activity to Predict Physical Behavior in Motor Sequences

Ria Garg, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Frisco, TX, United States of America

BMED055 — Validation of Ventilation and Perfusion Using Non-Contrast Computerized Tomography

Alexandra Elizabeth Tombleson, Mamaroneck High School, Larchmont, NY, United States of America

CBIO036 — A Lens Into Vision: Modeling the Stimuli-Driven Differential Responses of Lobula Columnar Cells in Drosophila

Erin Wong, William A. Shine Great Neck South High School, Great Neck, NY, United States of America

CELL020 — Investigating the Impact of Parasitic Worm-Induced Secretions on Anaphylaxis

Ethan Ririe, Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg, VA, United States of America

CHEM015T — Natural Eutectogels as a Novel Material for Green Wearable Electronics

Claire Qingying Huang, Fairview High School, Boulder, CO, United States of America
Sophia Zhang, Fairview High School, Boulder, CO, United States of America

EAEV021 — National Ground-Level NO2 Predictions via Satellite Imagery Driven Hybrid Neural Networks

Elton Cao, Fairview High School, Broomfield, CO, United States of America

EBED024 — Development of a Multi-Sensor System to Prevent Child Vehicular Heatstroke

Clara Kerr, The Athenian School, Danville, CA, United States of America

EGSD031 — Harvesting Energy at Your Fingertips: Harnessing Mechanical Energy from Typing for Sustainable Power Generation

Sienna Marie Giuseppi , Pelham Memorial High School, Pelham, NY, United States of America

ENBM050 — Like Trying To Find a Needle in a Blood Sac: Novel Hemostatic Gelatin Microneedle Adhesive (Gel MNA) Polymerized With Commercial Coagulation Agents Achieves Accessible Hemorrhage Treatment

Fernanda Arreola-Lucio, Minnetonka High School, Excelsior, MN, United States of America

ENEV052T — Robee: A Novel Autonomous Pollinator

Danial Jawad Syed, Hayfield Secondary School, Lorton, VA, United States of America
Isabel Victoria Aysa-Lastra, Hayfield Secondary School, Alexandria, VA, United States of America

ETSD009 — Novel Approach to Calculation of Bike Route Distance Using Concept of Fractal Dimension

Mikhail Dmitrievich Abraimov, Lawton Chiles High School, Tallahassee, FL, United States of America

MATH032 — The Classification and the Hilbert Polynomials of the Coloring of Quandles With Size 6

Aaron Kim, Bronx High School of Science, Flushing, NY, United States of America

MATS024 — When the Paint’s On, the Heat’s Gone

Sophie Shi, Middleton High School, Madison, WI, United States of America

MCRO006 — Year 2: A Novel Biodegradable Sorbent for Oil Spills

Mahie Mangesh Patil, Orlando Science Schools, Winter Garden, FL, United States of America

PHYS066 — Optimizing the Laser Alignment Process: Automated Alignment for Enhanced Efficiency in Magneto-Optical Trap Calibration

Tatyana Marie McVay, Paul Duke STEM High School, Peachtree Corners, GA, United States of America

PLNT020 — Mars or Bust! A Method to Build a Martian Regolith-Based Substrate for Sustainable Agriculture on Mars

Quinn Jacie Hughes, Minnetonka High School, Mound, MN, United States of America

ROBO039 — Scents and Sensibility: Investigating the Influence of Visual Cues on Olfactory Perception of Humans and Building an AI-based Electronic Nose to Compare the Two

John Newton Anand, Anand Homeschool Academy, Akron, OH, United States of America

SOFT046T — DynaGrad: A Novel Gradient Descent With Adaptive Dual Learning Rates & Momenta for Improved Optimization and Accelerated Convergence in Deep Neural Networks

Pratishrut Kamal, William G. Enloe High School, Raleigh, NC, United States of America
Venkata Varshith Vadlamudi, William G. Enloe High School, Apex, NC, United States of America

TECA019T — Diffusion-Based Conditional Mesh Synthesis for Rapid 3D Visual Design

Anant Khandelwal, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Arlington, VA, United States of America
Siddhant Sood, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Herndon, VA, United States of America
Sritan Motati, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Chantilly, VA, United States of America

TMED037 — Advancing Wound Infection Assessment by Utilizing pH-Sensitive Curcuma Longa, Phase II

Ishita Mukadam, Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment, Fairfield, IA, United States of America

Glass trophy and USAF medal for each recipient

ANIM016 — The Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Planaria Tissue Regeneration

Ashu Anand, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States of America

BCHM029 — Integrative Assessment of the Novel Radioprotective Efficacy of Cardamonin: A Comprehensive in vitro and in silico Analysis

Siddharth Sridharan, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock, AR, United States of America

BEHA005 — Mathematical Analysis of Preparatory Neural Activity to Predict Physical Behavior in Motor Sequences

Ria Garg, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Frisco, TX, United States of America

BMED055 — Validation of Ventilation and Perfusion Using Non-Contrast Computerized Tomography

Alexandra Elizabeth Tombleson, Mamaroneck High School, Larchmont, NY, United States of America

CBIO036 — A Lens Into Vision: Modeling the Stimuli-Driven Differential Responses of Lobula Columnar Cells in Drosophila

Erin Wong, William A. Shine Great Neck South High School, Great Neck, NY, United States of America

CELL020 — Investigating the Impact of Parasitic Worm-Induced Secretions on Anaphylaxis

Ethan Ririe, Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg, VA, United States of America

CHEM015T — Natural Eutectogels as a Novel Material for Green Wearable Electronics

Claire Qingying Huang, Fairview High School, Boulder, CO, United States of America
Sophia Zhang, Fairview High School, Boulder, CO, United States of America

EAEV021 — National Ground-Level NO2 Predictions via Satellite Imagery Driven Hybrid Neural Networks

Elton Cao, Fairview High School, Broomfield, CO, United States of America

EBED024 — Development of a Multi-Sensor System to Prevent Child Vehicular Heatstroke

Clara Kerr, The Athenian School, Danville, CA, United States of America

EGSD031 — Harvesting Energy at Your Fingertips: Harnessing Mechanical Energy from Typing for Sustainable Power Generation

Sienna Marie Giuseppi , Pelham Memorial High School, Pelham, NY, United States of America

Fernanda Arreola-Lucio, Minnetonka High School, Excelsior, MN, United States of America

ENEV052T — Robee: A Novel Autonomous Pollinator

Danial Jawad Syed, Hayfield Secondary School, Lorton, VA, United States of America
Isabel Victoria Aysa-Lastra, Hayfield Secondary School, Alexandria, VA, United States of America

ETSD009 — Novel Approach to Calculation of Bike Route Distance Using Concept of Fractal Dimension

Mikhail Dmitrievich Abraimov, Lawton Chiles High School, Tallahassee, FL, United States of America

MATH032 — The Classification and the Hilbert Polynomials of the Coloring of Quandles With Size 6

Aaron Kim, Bronx High School of Science, Flushing, NY, United States of America

MATS024 — When the Paint’s On, the Heat’s Gone

Sophie Shi, Middleton High School, Madison, WI, United States of America

MCRO006 — Year 2: A Novel Biodegradable Sorbent for Oil Spills

Mahie Mangesh Patil, Orlando Science Schools, Winter Garden, FL, United States of America

PHYS066 — Optimizing the Laser Alignment Process: Automated Alignment for Enhanced Efficiency in Magneto-Optical Trap Calibration

Tatyana Marie McVay, Paul Duke STEM High School, Peachtree Corners, GA, United States of America

PLNT020 — Mars or Bust! A Method to Build a Martian Regolith-Based Substrate for Sustainable Agriculture on Mars

Quinn Jacie Hughes, Minnetonka High School, Mound, MN, United States of America

ROBO039 — Scents and Sensibility: Investigating the Influence of Visual Cues on Olfactory Perception of Humans and Building an AI-based Electronic Nose to Compare the Two

John Newton Anand, Anand Homeschool Academy, Akron, OH, United States of America

SOFT046T — DynaGrad: A Novel Gradient Descent With Adaptive Dual Learning Rates & Momenta for Improved Optimization and Accelerated Convergence in Deep Neural Networks

Pratishrut Kamal, William G. Enloe High School, Raleigh, NC, United States of America
Venkata Varshith Vadlamudi, William G. Enloe High School, Apex, NC, United States of America

TECA019T — Diffusion-Based Conditional Mesh Synthesis for Rapid 3D Visual Design

Anant Khandelwal, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Arlington, VA, United States of America
Siddhant Sood, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Herndon, VA, United States of America
Sritan Motati, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Chantilly, VA, United States of America

TMED037 — Advancing Wound Infection Assessment by Utilizing pH-Sensitive Curcuma Longa, Phase II

Ishita Mukadam, Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment, Fairfield, IA, United States of America

Alfred University

Alfred University, located in Alfred, New York with 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Engineering, Art & Design, Business, and the Liberal Arts & Sciences. Often ranked as one of the best colleges for Ceramics, Glass, and Material Sciences. Alfred University helps students realize their purpose through mentorship, inclusivity, and intersections.

Full tuition scholarship

EGSD035 — Redefining the Landscape of Hydrogen Safety Using Innovative Gasochromic Technology

Alia Wahban, Hillfield Strathallan College, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

MATS012 — Biomimetic, Micro-Structured and Hydrophobic Surfaces for Blood-Repellent Medical Devices

Madison Julianna Gambin, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, United States of America

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

BCHM018 — Human Milk Immune Complexes Isolated Following Pregnancies Complicated by COVID-19 Infection Contain SARS-CoV-2 Nsp13 Helicase and Biologically Active Factors

Vaishnavi Kolluru, Dougherty Valley High School, San Ramon, CA, United States of America

Second Award of $3,000

CHEM012 — Chemical Modification of Acetaminophen to Decrease Liver Toxicity

Chloe Yehwon Lee, Plano East Senior High School, Murphy, TX, United States of America

Third Award of $2,000

CHEM035 — Novel TMOS-Dependent Synthesis of Water-Stable CsPbBr3-SiO2 Nanoparticles for Bioimaging Applications

Katherine Lam, University High School, Tucson, AZ, United States of America

Fourth Award of $1,000

CHEM036 — Synergistic Development of Perovskite Oxide Electrocatalysts Through Metal-Organic Framework Precursors for Energy Conversion Applications

Abeer Ali Alyousef, Dohat Alibdaa International Schools, Alahsa, Eastern Province , Saudi Arabia

Diploma of Recognition and $100 gift card

BCHM033 — The Effect of Liposomes on Drug Delivery of Ascorbic Acid

Thien-Nhi Allison Nguyen, West Shore Junior/Senior High School, Melbourne, FL, United States of America

CHEM046T — Dyes Adsorption Using Activated Carbon From Coffee Capsule Grounds

Alana Carolina da Costa Franca, Instituto Federal da Bahia (IFBA) – Campus Camacari, Dias d’Avila, Bahia, Brazil
Caio Nunes Santana, Instituto Federal da Bahia (IFBA) – Campus Camacari, Camacari, Bahia, Brazil
Emily Kanashiro da Hora, Instituto Federal da Bahia (IFBA) – Campus Camacari, Camacari, Bahia, Brazil

CHEM058 — Synthesis and Evaluation of a Low-Cost Biopolymer Encapsulant for Lead Sequestration in Halide Perovskite Solar Cells

Abhinav Venkata Meduri, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Cary, NC, United States of America

CHEM068 — Optimizing Synthesis of mRNA Therapeutics

Srijay Sritaharan Chenna, The Charter School of Wilmington, Newark, DE, United States of America

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

MATH018 — On an Approximation of Divisor Sum Functions With Bernoulli Polynomials and the Hardy Littlewood Function

Quang Tran, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Harvey, LA, United States of America

Second Award of $1,000

MATH002 — Symmetry, Fixed Points and Quantum Billiards: A Confluence of Ideas

Anna Oliva, Carnegie Vanguard High School, Houston, TX, United States of America

MATH012 — Integration of Sequences

Emma Rueter, Leibniz-Gymnasium Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Third Award of $500

MATH006 — Euler-phi Partitions, p-Euler-phi Partitions, Inverse-p-Euler-phi Partitions and Their Generating Functions

Arda Ozcelebi, Izmir Ozel Ege Lisesi, Izmir, Turkey

MATH013 — A Study on Arc Index of Theta Curves

Yoonsang Lee, Korea Science Academy of KAIST, Seoul, South Korea

MATH030T — An Elementary Method for Fast Modular Exponentiation With Factored Modulus

Anay Aggarwal, Jesuit High School, Portland, OR, United States of America
Manu Isaacs, Jesuit High School, Portland, OR, United States of America

MATH034 — Virtually Reconstructing an Ancient Musical Instrument

Helena Welch, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NM, United States of America

Honorable Mention and One-Year Membership to AMS (for 5 projects with up to 3 team members per project)

MATH003 — Enhancing Ethereum’s Security With LUMEN, Novel Zero-Knowledge Algorithms Generating Transparent and Efficient SNARKs Based on Hidden Order Groups

Yunjia Quan, Charlotte Country Day School, Charlotte, NC, United States of America

MATH008 — Injective Chromatic Index of Packet Radio Networks: Improved Upper Bounds

Austin Luo, Morgantown High School, Morgantown, WV, United States of America

MATH010 — Detecting Causality in 2+1 Dimension Spacetimes Using Symplectic Quandles

Ayush Jain, Shri Ram School – Aravali Campus, Gurugram, Haryana, India

MATH014 — Twisted Homogeneous Racks Over the Alternating Groups

Joseph Amichai Vulakh, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Lexington, KY, United States of America

MATH016 — Fibonacci Analogues of Legendre’s Formula and Fine’s Theorem

Arav Chand, Half Hollow Hills High School West, Dix Hills, NY, United States of America

MATH025 — Linear Group of Seventh Chord Transformations

Songtianze Huang, Hangzhou Foreign Languages School, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

MATH027 — Enhancing Federated Learning Using Mathematical Theorems and Coding Technologies

Sarah Lu, Centro Residencial de Oportunidades Educativas de Mayaguez, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

One-Year Membership to American Mathematical Society to each winner (7 winning projects, up to 3 team members per project)

MATH002 — Symmetry, Fixed Points and Quantum Billiards: A Confluence of Ideas

Anna Oliva, Carnegie Vanguard High School, Houston, TX, United States of America

MATH006 — Euler-phi Partitions, p-Euler-phi Partitions, Inverse-p-Euler-phi Partitions and Their Generating Functions

Arda Ozcelebi, Izmir Ozel Ege Lisesi, Izmir, Turkey

MATH012 — Integration of Sequences

Emma Rueter, Leibniz-Gymnasium Berlin, Berlin, Germany

MATH013 — A Study on Arc Index of Theta Curves

Yoonsang Lee, Korea Science Academy of KAIST, Seoul, South Korea

MATH018 — On an Approximation of Divisor Sum Functions With Bernoulli Polynomials and the Hardy Littlewood Function

Quang Tran, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Harvey, LA, United States of America

MATH030T — An Elementary Method for Fast Modular Exponentiation With Factored Modulus

Anay Aggarwal, Jesuit High School, Portland, OR, United States of America
Manu Isaacs, Jesuit High School, Portland, OR, United States of America

MATH034 — Virtually Reconstructing an Ancient Musical Instrument

Helena Welch, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NM, United States of America

American Psychological Association

The American Psychological Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 157,000 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.

Complimentary student affiliate memberships

ANIM037 — Concentration-Dependent Effects of Dietary Niacin and NAD+ in Longevity, Memory, and Motor Function of Drosophila melanogaster

Olivia Saun So, Harvard-Westlake Upper School, Studio City, CA, United States of America

ANIM039 — Rhythms and Blues: Examining Potential Health Hazards of Blue Light-induced Circadian Disruption in Drosophila melanogaster

Rania S. Lateef, Governor’s School at Innovation Park, Manassas, VA, United States of America

BEHA012T — Searching for “Magic Pill”: A Novel Adenosine Modulator in the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Stress-Related Disorders

Shao-Chieh Fu, Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Yu-Pin Tsao, Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School, New Taipei City, Taiwan

BEHA015 — Differential Empathy, Social Dominance Orientation, and the Limitations of Social Science Research

Sierra Anne Sun, The Waterford School, Sandy, UT, United States of America

BEHA037 — ArabLexify: Elevating Early Dyslexia Diagnosis in Arabic-Speaking Children Ages 6-12 by Utilizing Accessible Digital Screening Tool

Mohamed Ahmed Sakr, Obour STEM School, Cairo, Egypt

BEHA045 — Harmony: A Remote AI-based Monitoring and Prediction System for Manic and Depression Episodes in Bipolar Disorders

Sahar Ashraf Ahmed, City Schools, Sohag, Egypt

BEHA048 — The Recursive Relationship Between Personalized Music Choice and Adolescent Mental Wellness: An Empirical Study

Aanya Gupta, Horace Mann School, New York, NY, United States of America

First Award of $1,500

BEHA045 — Harmony: A Remote AI-based Monitoring and Prediction System for Manic and Depression Episodes in Bipolar Disorders

Sahar Ashraf Ahmed, City Schools, Sohag, Egypt

Second Award of $1,000

BEHA015 — Differential Empathy, Social Dominance Orientation, and the Limitations of Social Science Research

Sierra Anne Sun, The Waterford School, Sandy, UT, United States of America

Third Award of $500

ANIM037 — Concentration-Dependent Effects of Dietary Niacin and NAD+ in Longevity, Memory, and Motor Function of Drosophila melanogaster

Olivia Saun So, Harvard-Westlake Upper School, Studio City, CA, United States of America

ANIM039 — Rhythms and Blues: Examining Potential Health Hazards of Blue Light-induced Circadian Disruption in Drosophila melanogaster

Rania S. Lateef, Governor’s School at Innovation Park, Manassas, VA, United States of America

BEHA012T — Searching for “Magic Pill”: A Novel Adenosine Modulator in the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Stress-Related Disorders

Shao-Chieh Fu, Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Yu-Pin Tsao, Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School, New Taipei City, Taiwan

BEHA037 — ArabLexify: Elevating Early Dyslexia Diagnosis in Arabic-Speaking Children Ages 6-12 by Utilizing Accessible Digital Screening Tool

Mohamed Ahmed Sakr, Obour STEM School, Cairo, Egypt

BEHA048 — The Recursive Relationship Between Personalized Music Choice and Adolescent Mental Wellness: An Empirical Study

Aanya Gupta, Horace Mann School, New York, NY, United States of America

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 $58,000 each)

BEHA002 — Targeting ADHD with a Noninvasive System to Improve Concentration Based on Electroencephalogram and Neurofeedback Methodology

Emma Christine Lee, Stanton College Preparatory School, Jacksonville, FL, United States of America

BEHA010T — Finding Relief in Back Pain Through an Accessible Laptop Stand

Nichelle Corpuz, Waipahu High School, Waipahu, HI, United States of America
Zea Hope Galacgac, Waipahu High School, Waipahu, HI, United States of America

BEHA023 — Towards Improved Recognition and Diagnosis of Autism Among Females – A Novel Approach Using Machine Learning

Aanika Tangirala, Lakeside School, Seattle, WA, United States of America

CHEM067 — The Ultimate Plant-Powered Bike Lube

Brandon Ambridge Dunn, Fremont High School, Plain City, UT, United States of America

EAEV101 — Investigating Concentrates of Uranium and Other Hazardous Metals/Metalloids in the Surrounding Environments of Uranium Contaminated Waters on the Navajo Nation

Haylei Redhouse, Navajo Preparatory School, Tsaile, AZ, United States of America

EGSD047 — Waste to Watts: Converting Locally Sourced Organic Waste Material Into Activated Carbon Based Supercapacitors

Shrey Rohilla, The Classical Academy – North, Colorado Springs, CO, United States of America

ENBM039T — OralAI: A Fluorescence Based Mobile System for Dental Disease Prevention

Ayush Garg, Dublin High School, Dublin, CA, United States of America
Divij Motwani, Palo Alto Senior High School, Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

ENEV051 — Revision in Airfoil Design to Increase Fuel Efficiency in Commercial Aircraft

Sungwon Lee, Troy High School, Troy, MI, United States of America

ENEV055T — Sensor-Assisted, Noninvasive Monitoring for Operational, Investigative and Predictive Hive Health Management for Honeybee Colonies – Sustainable Bee Keeping

Naithruv Kashyap, Westwood High School, Austin, TX, United States of America
Suchir Kumar, Westwood High School, Austin, TX, United States of America

ETSD066 — I.D.A.S – Interlocking Drone Aerial Swarm: Enhancing Thrust and Battery Configuration Flexibility

Yuvan Senthil, BASIS Peoria, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America

MCRO032T — Bacterial Acoustic: Investigating the Impact of White Noise on the Growth of E. coli

Andrea Angelye Ananya Betancourt, Harvest Preparatory Academy, Yuma, AZ, United States of America
Diana Paula Navarro Ruiz, Harvest Preparatory Academy, San Luis, AZ, United States of America
Diane Sofia Ladino, Harvest Preparatory Academy, San Luis, AZ, United States of America

PHYS034 — Gear-Based Topological Mechanical Metamaterials

Belen Ariana Franco de la Matta, Bergen County Academies, Northvale, NJ, United States of America

PLNT012 — The Growth of Spinach in Vertical and Horizontal Hydroponics

Lauren Johnson, Mililani High School, Mililani, HI, United States of America

PLNT020 — Mars or Bust! A Method to Build a Martian Regolith-Based Substrate for Sustainable Agriculture on Mars

Quinn Jacie Hughes, Minnetonka High School, Mound, MN, United States of America

PLNT035T — Pest Buster! Pests Repelling Biodegradable Weed Barrier Infused with Grape Skin and Turmeric Extracts: Year 2 Study

Humberto Gil Villalobos, Harvest Preparatory Academy, San Luis, AZ, United States of America
Michael Tristan Castro Lucero, Harvest Preparatory Academy, San Luis, AZ, United States of America

ROBO061T — Smart Device for the Visually Impaired

Danaya Jaslene Figueroa, Grand Terrace High School, Colton, CA, United States of America
Priscilla Elena Munoz, Grand Terrace High School, Bloomington , CA, United States of America

SOFT010 — Help! I Need Somebody: An Assistive Device That Notifies Emergency Services Once a Fall Has Been Detected

Maria Faith Sears, Monte Vista High School, Monte Vista, CO, United States of America

TMED002 — Disinfectant Properties of Nuphar advena: An Ethnopharmaceutical Approach

Johanna Lynn Bernu, Cloquet Senior High School, Cloquet, MN, United States of America

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

ROBO033T — VannameiVision: A Novel End-to-End Pipeline for Stock Quality Assessment With a Case Study in Shrimp Post-larvae Screening From Robust Data Acquisition to Autonomous Segmentation and Systematic Characterization of Count, Size, and Vitality

Patipond Tiyapunjanit, Princess Chulabhon Science High School Pathumthani, Minburi, Bangkok, Thailand
Thinnaphat Siammai, Princess Chulabhon Science High School Pathumthani, Min Buri, Bangkok, Thailand

Second Award of $3,000

SOFT032 — Developing a Novel Paradigm for the Distributed Storage of Digital Information

Lianne Ahmed Algrafi, Dar AlFikr Schools, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Third Award of $1,500

SOFT052 — Developing a Novel Holistic, Personalized Dementia Risk Prediction Model via Integration of Machine Learning and Network Systems Biology Approaches

Srilekha Mamidala, Garnet Valley High School, Garnet Valley, PA, United States of America

Fourth Award of $500

ROBO035 — The Virtual Cardiologist: Three Deep Learning Pipelines in an Inexpensive Portable Device and Web/Mobile Application for Rapid Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Clinical Decision-Making

Shiv Mehrotra-Varma, Clovis North High School, Fresno, CA, United States of America

SOFT035 — Software for Customized Development of Partial Hand Prostheses in the 3D-Printed Prosthetics Community

Katherine Cha Robertson, Sage Hill School, Irvine, CA, United States of America

SOFT055T — Integration of Deep Learning Into Automatic Volumetric Cardiovascular Dissection and Reconstruction in Simulated 3D Space for Medical Practice

Le Quoc Bao Nguyen, Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
Tuan Hy Le, Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

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

ROBO019T — State Space Models Are All You Need

Aidan Ong, Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore, Singapore
Junxiang Cai, National Junior College, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Second Award of $1,000

SOFT043 — Gaze Link: A Multi-language Low-Cost Mobile Eye-Gesture Communication System With Large Language Models for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Xiangzhou Sun, Webb School of California, Claremont, CA, United States of America

Third Award of $500

TMED025 — Alcott: A Convolutional Neural Network to Predict Multimeric Interactions in HIV-1 Neural Infection

Anna Grace Mohanty, Washington-Lee High School, Arlington, VA, United States of America

Honorable Mention

BMED023 — Improving Racial Equity in Skin Cancer Detection: Using Artificial Intelligence Driven Synthetic Image Generation and Cascading Convolutional Neural Networks to Diagnose Cancer in Lesions of Varying Skin Tones

Kate Choi, The Potomac School, McLean, VA, United States of America

CBIO033 — A Deep Semi-Supervised Domain Generalization Approach for Epileptic Seizure Prediction Using Electroencephalography (EEG)

Sunwoo (Ria) An, Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, CT, United States of America

ENBM066T — PoDE – A Platform Leveraging Characteristic Time Series Patterns of Oculomotor Control Attributable to Cholinergic Neuron Destruction in the Parietal Lobe, Indicating Early Alzheimer’s Disease Utilizing the PoDE Neural Network

Lenny Thomas, The Prince Royal’s College, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Tanyada Thongbai, The Prince Royal’s College, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Tin Potikanond, The Prince Royal’s College, Mueang , Chiang Mai, Thailand

ROBO007T — Advancing Pet Face Recognition: A Deep Learning Approach With a Large-Scale Dataset

Hiu Yan Lin, Kao Yip Middle School, Macao, China, Macao Special Administrative Region
Nok Him Isaac Lau, Kao Yip Middle School, Macao, China, Macao Special Administrative Region

TMED064 — ALLocate: A Low-Cost Automatic Artificial Intelligence System for the Real-Time Localization and Classification of Acute Leukemia in Bone Marrow Smears

Ethan Shuai Yan, Groton School, Burlingame, CA, United States of America

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)

Kate Choi, The Potomac School, McLean, VA, United States of America

CBIO033 — A Deep Semi-Supervised Domain Generalization Approach for Epileptic Seizure Prediction Using Electroencephalography (EEG)

Sunwoo (Ria) An, Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, CT, United States of America

Lenny Thomas, The Prince Royal’s College, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Tanyada Thongbai, The Prince Royal’s College, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Tin Potikanond, The Prince Royal’s College, Mueang , Chiang Mai, Thailand

ROBO007T — Advancing Pet Face Recognition: A Deep Learning Approach With a Large-Scale Dataset

Hiu Yan Lin, Kao Yip Middle School, Macao, China, Macao Special Administrative Region
Nok Him Isaac Lau, Kao Yip Middle School, Macao, China, Macao Special Administrative Region

ROBO019T — State Space Models Are All You Need

Aidan Ong, Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore, Singapore
Junxiang Cai, National Junior College, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

SOFT043 — Gaze Link: A Multi-language Low-Cost Mobile Eye-Gesture Communication System With Large Language Models for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Xiangzhou Sun, Webb School of California, Claremont, CA, United States of America

TMED025 — Alcott: A Convolutional Neural Network to Predict Multimeric Interactions in HIV-1 Neural Infection

Anna Grace Mohanty, Washington-Lee High School, Arlington, VA, United States of America

TMED064 — ALLocate: A Low-Cost Automatic Artificial Intelligence System for the Real-Time Localization and Classification of Acute Leukemia in Bone Marrow Smears

Ethan Shuai Yan, Groton School, Burlingame, 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)

Kate Choi, The Potomac School, McLean, VA, United States of America

CBIO033 — A Deep Semi-Supervised Domain Generalization Approach for Epileptic Seizure Prediction Using Electroencephalography (EEG)

Sunwoo (Ria) An, Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, CT, United States of America

Lenny Thomas, The Prince Royal’s College, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Tanyada Thongbai, The Prince Royal’s College, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Tin Potikanond, The Prince Royal’s College, Mueang , Chiang Mai, Thailand

ROBO007T — Advancing Pet Face Recognition: A Deep Learning Approach With a Large-Scale Dataset

Hiu Yan Lin, Kao Yip Middle School, Macao, China, Macao Special Administrative Region
Nok Him Isaac Lau, Kao Yip Middle School, Macao, China, Macao Special Administrative Region

ROBO019T — State Space Models Are All You Need

Aidan Ong, Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore, Singapore
Junxiang Cai, National Junior College, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

SOFT043 — Gaze Link: A Multi-language Low-Cost Mobile Eye-Gesture Communication System With Large Language Models for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Xiangzhou Sun, Webb School of California, Claremont, CA, United States of America

TMED025 — Alcott: A Convolutional Neural Network to Predict Multimeric Interactions in HIV-1 Neural Infection

Anna Grace Mohanty, Washington-Lee High School, Arlington, VA, United States of America

TMED064 — ALLocate: A Low-Cost Automatic Artificial Intelligence System for the Real-Time Localization and Classification of Acute Leukemia in Bone Marrow Smears

Ethan Shuai Yan, Groton School, Burlingame, CA, 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

BMED075 — A Novel Identification of the Epigenetic Enzyme JMJD1a in Neuroinflammation

Baochan Fan, Hamilton High School, Chandler, AZ, United States of America

EAEV091 — CABMS: The First System Against California Marine Biotoxins Through Deep, Spatiotemporal, Multivariate Prediction and Sensor-Based Data Transmission

Yuqin Ma, The Harker School, Mountain View, CA, United States of America

ENBM033 — To Infinity Egg Beyond: Novel Systems for Hyper-Customizable Egg Models

Muhammad Hosam Eldin El-Sherbiny, Bergen County Academies, Fort Lee, NJ, United States of America

ENEV043 — Developing a New Alkaline-Activated Cement Based on Carbonation Process to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Fatimah Alshakhs, Alanjal Private School, Alahsa, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

ETSD041 — Low-Cost Rapid Response Rocket Launched UAV for Wildfire Hotspot Detection

Jason Zhao, Collingwood School, West Vancouver, Canada

MATH031 — Balancing Misclassification Costs (BMC) in Imbalanced Classification

Sophia Fu, Carmel High School, Carmel, IN, United States of America

MATS037 — 3D Bioprinting Soft Microrobotic “Niches” for Stem Cell Delivery

Cindy Cheng, Laurel Heights Secondary School, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

MCRO001 — Next-Generation Antibiotics: Isolating and Screening Novel Bacteriocins

Rishit Arnav Shaquib, Vanguard High School, Ocala, FL, United States of America

PHYS008 — Dust-Repellent and Self-Cleaning Coatings for Solar Panels on Earth, the Moon and Mars (Year Two)

Arvid Charles Larsson Vaidyanathan, Winter Springs High School, Oviedo, FL, United States of America

SOFT044 — Solving Second-Order Cone Programs in Matrix Multiplication Time

Michelle Wei, The Harker School, Saratoga, CA, 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

BCHM008 — Analysis of Novel Multi-Enzyme Formulation’s Synergistic Implications for the Enhanced Interventional Disruption of E. coli Biofilms

Muhilan Balasubramanian, Ballard High School, Louisville, KY, United States of America

BMED006 — Preclinical Investigation to Develop Anti-Platelet and Cholesterol-Lowering Agent for Prevention and Treatment of Stroke

Sharmada Palakurthi, W.B. Ray High School, Corpus Christi, TX, United States of America

CELL033 — Rock the Metals! Investigating Manganese as a Trigger of Malignancy and Metal Transporters as Targets in Cancer Treatment

Carolina de Araujo Pereira da Silva, Instituto Federal de Educacao Ciencia e Tecnologia do Rio de Janeiro, Sao Joao de Meriti, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

CHEM045 — Evaluation of Antimalarial Activity of Artemisinin Derivatives by the Reaction with Fe(II) Ion in Micelles

Yumi Tsukai, Tokushima Municipal High School, Tokushima, Japan

MCRO019 — The Antibacterial Effect of Allium sativum on Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria Phase II

Antariksha Sharma, Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment, Fairfield, IA, United States of America

MCRO038T — Combating Superbugs: Using Natural Compounds as Down-Regulators of Biofilms Formation in ESKAPE Pathogens (An in silico Study)

Avi Gupta, Seminole High School, Lake Mary, FL, United States of America
Jai Gupta, Seminole High School, Lake Mary, FL, United States of America

TMED062 — Design, Synthesis, and Testing of Novel Small Molecule Interleukin-6 Inhibitors for the Amelioration of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Siddharth Maruvada, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Apex, NC, 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. Its 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

EAEV003 — Tree Rings as a Potential Monitoring Tool for Saltwater Intrusion

Alynza Isabella McBride, South Sumter High School, Webster, FL, United States of America

ETSD065 — Re-Shaping an Airplane’s Wings to Improve Aerodynamic Efficiency

Fernando Andres Andino -Serrano, The San Juan Math, Science and Technology Center, Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

PHYS002 — Analysis of Optimal Rotor Shape: Year 3

Jose M. Carvajal-Beltran, Wildwood High School, Wildwood, FL, United States of America

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”

CBIO057 — Gut Microbiome-Cardiometabolic Disease Spectrum Association Analysis Using Machine Learning

Gil Ramot, Ilan Ramon, Hod HaSharon, Israel

EAEV059 — Global Pesticide Use and Parkinson’s Disease Incidence: Using Data Science to Optimize Pesticide Regulations and Linking Glyphosate Exposure to Neural Inflammation

Angelina Imad Ayoubi, Somers High School, Katonah, NY, United States of America

ENEV058 — Piezocatalysis with Optimized Turbulent Flow in Hydro Turbine for Eutrophication Remediation

Emily Zhao, Manhasset High School, Manhasset, NY, United States of America

MATH012 — Integration of Sequences

Emma Rueter, Leibniz-Gymnasium Berlin, Berlin, Germany

ROBO039 — Scents and Sensibility: Investigating the Influence of Visual Cues on Olfactory Perception of Humans and Building an AI-based Electronic Nose to Compare the Two

John Newton Anand, Anand Homeschool Academy, Akron, OH, United States of America

IEEE Foundation

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to fostering technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. The IEEE Foundation 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. This year, a $1,000 25th Anniversary award will also be presented.

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

ETSD037 — An Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System for Ocean Hazard Recognition and Rescue: Scout and Rescue UAVs

Angelina Kim, The Bishop’s School, Del Mar, CA, United States of America

Second Place Award of $600

ENEV044 — CarboFlux Network: Novel Sensor Node Design for Enhanced CO2 Flux Measurement and Global Ecosystem Monitoring

Sahiti Bulusu, BASIS Independent Fremont , Fremont, CA, United States of America

Third Place Award of $400

SOFT043 — Gaze Link: A Multi-language Low-Cost Mobile Eye-Gesture Communication System With Large Language Models for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Xiangzhou Sun, Webb School of California, Claremont, CA, United States of America

IEEE 25th Anniversary Award

SOFT038 — AuralStudio: A Multisensory Development Environment With a Novel, Bytecode-Compiled Programming Language

Abhishek Amit Shah, Green Level High School, Apex, NC, 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

SOFT058 — Securing Global Food: Biopolymers, Cryptography, and Visual Transformers for Affordable Anti-Counterfeit Seed Protection

Diana Martynova, Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos, CA, United States of America

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

ENBM065 — UpLift Mobility: Robotic Lift to Elevate Frequently Falling Individuals

Jeslyn Gabrielle Tan, Barker College, Sydney, Australia

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

ENBM047 — Micro RNA223-Biomarker Based Exponential Rolling Circle Amplification CRISPR -Cas12a System for Disease Detection and COPD Diagnostics

Robin Chris Dao, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH, 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

EBED040 — Mitigation of Pressure Injuries Utilizing an Inertial Wearable, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning

Maya Julia Trutschl, Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport, LA, United States of America

ENBM001 — Tableware Jitter Elimination Technology for Parkinson’s Patients

Susie Meng Di Yuan, Dulwich College Beijing, Beijing, China

ENBM041 — NeuroHAT: Democratizing Brain-Wellness Monitoring Developing A Wearable System with fNIRs & EEG Multimodality Classification Engine & Miniaturized Device

Jingjing Liang, The Harker School, Cupertino, CA, United States of America

ENBM062 — Orthotic Hand Brace to Improve Range of Motion in Patients With Cerebral Palsy

Sophia Belle Caramanica, Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI, Shrewsbury, MA, United States of America

ENEV077 — Development of Oil Collecting Submarine Using AI and Hydro-Filter Solution

Ayhem Bouker, Lycee Privee des Elites 2, Sousse , Tunisia

ETSD050 — SkyLinker: UAV Autonomous Perpetual Solar Flight for Facilitation of Mobile Communication and Long-Distance Surveillance

Michael Xu, Delbarton School, Berkeley Heights, NJ, United States of America

ROBO035 — The Virtual Cardiologist: Three Deep Learning Pipelines in an Inexpensive Portable Device and Web/Mobile Application for Rapid Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Clinical Decision-Making

Shiv Mehrotra-Varma, Clovis North High School, Fresno, CA, United States of America

ROBO078 — Zenith Soar X-4: Autonomous Drone for Autonomous Drone for Disaster Relief and Detection

Daniel Tyreese Williams, East Coweta High School, Newnan, GA, United States of America

SOFT035 — Software for Customized Development of Partial Hand Prostheses in the 3D-Printed Prosthetics Community

Katherine Cha Robertson, Sage Hill School, Irvine, CA, United States of America

ENBM047 — Micro RNA223-Biomarker Based Exponential Rolling Circle Amplification CRISPR -Cas12a System for Disease Detection and COPD Diagnostics

Robin Chris Dao, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH, United States of America

ENBM065 — UpLift Mobility: Robotic Lift to Elevate Frequently Falling Individuals

Jeslyn Gabrielle Tan, Barker College, Sydney, Australia

SOFT058 — Securing Global Food: Biopolymers, Cryptography, and Visual Transformers for Affordable Anti-Counterfeit Seed Protection

Diana Martynova, Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos, CA, United States of America

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

EBED027 — Detecting Forest Fires and Park Visitors in Distress Using Radio Systems

John Willis Parsons, Auburn High School, Auburn, AL, United States of America

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

EBED027 — Detecting Forest Fires and Park Visitors in Distress Using Radio Systems

John Willis Parsons, Auburn High School, Auburn, AL, United States of America

King Abdulaziz & his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity

“Mawhiba “is a non-profit foundation in Saudi Arabia dedicated to fostering a culture of creativity, The Foundation motivates young people around the world to explore innovative methods in diverse fields of study.

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

CHEM039 — External Magnetic Field Enhanced Plasmonic Au-WO3 Thin Films for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting

Saleh Abdulaziz Alangari, Riyadh School for Boys and Girls, Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

EBED010T — Real-Time Refractive Visual Aberration Correction Display Using Dynamic Point Spread Function-Based Deconvolution

Akhilesh Balaji, Neev Academy, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dhruv Ramu, Neev Academy, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

ETSD020 — Origami Chair: Always Accessible to Everyone, Everywhere

Chiyo Nakatsuji, Oin High School, Tokyo, Japan

MATS033 — Development of Electrolyte Additive for Self-Corrosion Control of Aluminum Air Battery Electrodes

Jamal Mohammed Al Logmani, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) Boys High School, Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

MATS036 — Development of Anti-Dust Nanostructured Silicon Dioxide Coating for Solar Cells

Areej Alqarni, Al-Batool International School, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

ROBO084T — Smart Power Grid Control: Artificial Intelligence-Based Fault Detection in Power Transmission Systems

Khazar Huseynov, Educational Complex 132-134, Baku, Azerbaijan
Nijat Taghizade, Dunya School, Baku, Azerbaijan

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

CHEM030 — Next-Generation Coating: Tunable Self-Healing Material for Intelligent Protection of Metal Surfaces

Shuyi Deng, YK Pao School, Shanghai, China

CHEM054 — Utilizing Polyurethane Foam and Nano-Activated Carbon-Based Composite for Sustainable Eco-Friendly Oil Spill Remediation

Jumana Ahmed Ragab, Cairo Manara Language School for Girls Secondary, Nasr City, Cairo , Egypt

CHEM061 — Obtaining a Polyadsorbent From the Natural Diatomite to Purify Wastewater From the Ions of Heavy Metals

Sayazhan Zhaksygaliyeva, Miras International School, Astana, Kazakhstan

ENBM042T — A Deep Learning-Base Approach for Ovarian Cancer Subtype Classification

Ahmed Hanafy Abdou, Kafr EL-Sheikh STEM School, Alexandria, Egypt
Ahmed Kadry Naser, Kafr EL-Sheikh STEM School, Behira , Egypt

ETSD003 — Elastic Waves: Applications of Elastic Wave Propagation in the Recovery of Depleted Oil Patches

Ionut Gabriel Stan, Liceul Teoretic International de Informatica Bucuresti, Bucharest, Romania

ETSD007T — Enhancing Bobsleigh Performance Through Biomimetic Design Inspired by the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) and Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

Nicholas Zhang, UJ Academy Maths, Science & ICT School of Specialisation, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Zaahid Sader, UJ Academy Maths, Science & ICT School of Specialisation, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

MATH023 — Along the Path of the Great Kaprekar: A-Function, Repunits and Their Properties

Alikhan Zharbolov, National Physics and Mathematics School, Almaty, Kazakhstan

MATH037 — Simulation of Armed Conflict Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Ground Combat Operations

Volodymyr Borysenko , Cherkassy School Number 28, Town, Cherkasy, Ukraine

MATS001 — A Self-Healing Flexible “Jelly-like” Zinc-Ion Battery: Empowering Wearable Devices and Safe Energy Storage

Jonathan Xufeng Hu, Shanghai High School International Division, Shanghai, China

ROBO011 — Effective Robotic Swarm Controller Applied to Autonomous Swarm Assembly of Modular Flexible Production Lines

Michal Lajciak, Stredna Priemyselna Skola, Trencin, Slovakia

ROBO077 — Renovation of Olive Cultivation Sector Using AI

Ala Bouhaouel, Lycée 2 Mars 1934, Moknine, Tunisia

SOFT037 — Automating Quantum Efficiency: An Algorithm for Gate-Based Optimization of Quantum Circuits

Abilmansur Rakhmettulayev, Haileybury Astana School, Astana, Kazakhstan

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.

MCRO001 — Next-Generation Antibiotics: Isolating and Screening Novel Bacteriocins

Rishit Arnav Shaquib, Vanguard High School, Ocala, FL, United States of America

Cash stipend for travel expenses associated with travel to and from LIYSF 2024

MCRO001 — Next-Generation Antibiotics: Isolating and Screening Novel Bacteriocins

Rishit Arnav Shaquib, Vanguard High School, Ocala, FL, United States of America

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

ANIM008 — Why Is the Mare Acting Like a Stallion?: Novel Test to Diagnose Granulosa Cell Tumor

Melina Esha Kumar, Clear Lake High School, Houston, TX, United States of America

BEHA061 — GaitNet: A Medically Interpretable Video-Based System for Assessing Parkinsonian Gait Impairment Severity Using 2-Stream Spatiotemporal Neural Network

Andrew Y. Liang, The Harker School, San Jose, CA, United States of America

CBIO025 — A Novel Machine Learning Model for Estrous Cycle Classification

Saachi Goyal, Academy of Information Technology and Engineering, Stamford, CT, United States of America

EAEV023 — Sponge Studies: Assessing the Effects of Environmental Impacts on Marine Sponge Detritus Production, and Use as a Natural Deep Sea eDNA Sampler

Kian Kenneth Francisco Sanchez, University Laboratory School, Honolulu, HI, United States of America

ENBM083 — BrainStorm: Reconstructing Natural Vision from fMRI Using Generative Models for Communication and Covert Awareness in Neurological States

Yashvir Sabharwal , Battlefield High School, Bristow, VA, United States of America

ENEV035 — The Homemade Integration of Biodegradable Materials Into Hydroponics: Using Sawdust and Tannins to Detoxify Greywater

Ian James Lentz, Camp Hill High School, Camp Hill, PA, United States of America

PLNT020 — Mars or Bust! A Method to Build a Martian Regolith-Based Substrate for Sustainable Agriculture on Mars

Quinn Jacie Hughes, Minnetonka High School, Mound, MN, United States of America

PLNT031 — Aqua-Arsenic Remediation: Analysis of the Oryza sativa metagenome and Wet-Lab Approach to increase O. sativa Tolerance to Drought and Arsenic Through Hyper Expression of Aquaporin OsNIP2;1, OsNIP3;2, OsPIP2;2 genes (Year IV)

Prisha Bhat, Plano East Senior High School, Richardson, TX, United States of America

ROBO046 — Home Occupancy Simulation Using Machine Learning

Humam Al-Shami, Arkansas Connections Academy, Magnolia, AR, United States of America

TMED042 — An Investigation of the Combination of Y15 and Metformin for the Treatment of Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Isabela Lucero Mendez, Brownsville Early College High School, Brownsville, TX, United States of America

Mary Kay Inc.

Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream blossomed into a global company with millions of independent sales force members in more than 35 countries. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for future generations, protecting women impacted by cancer and domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams.

First Prize

TMED030T — IdentiCan: The App That Detects Brain, Breast, Lung, Skin, and Pancreatic Cancer

Keshvee Sekhda, North Gwinnett High School, Sugar Hill, GA, United States of America
Nyambura Sallinen, Lanier High School, Sugar Hill, GA, United States of America

Second Prize

CHEM017T — HidroQapa: Waterproof Bioplastic Made From Chitosan Extracted From Shrimp Shell Waste

Frederico Reis Mauritty, Colegio Valsassina, Lisboa, Portugal
Madalena de Castro Filipe, Colegio Valsassina, Lisboa, Portugal

Third Prize

CELL033 — Rock the Metals! Investigating Manganese as a Trigger of Malignancy and Metal Transporters as Targets in Cancer Treatment

Carolina de Araujo Pereira da Silva, Instituto Federal de Educacao Ciencia e Tecnologia do Rio de Janeiro, Sao Joao de Meriti, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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, MO, 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: * THREE $8,000 scholarships over the course of four years for first-year (freshmen) students choosing to attend Missouri S&T. * FIVE Missouri S&T summer camp scholarship up to $1,500 to be used towards the camp and travel expenses

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

BMED082 — Obesity and Fresh Food Access: New Evidence and Solutions From Geospatial Data

Saswat Sasha Tripathi, Parkway West High School, Chesterfield, MO, United States of America

EGSD048 — Renewable Energy Using Peltier Tiles

Jessica Haley Castro, Saint Pius X High School, Albuquerque, NM, United States of America

ETSD066 — I.D.A.S – Interlocking Drone Aerial Swarm: Enhancing Thrust and Battery Configuration Flexibility

Yuvan Senthil, BASIS Peoria, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America

TMED028T — Revolutionizing Non-Invasive Skin Cancer Detection Through a Novel Vision Transformer Application

Aryaman Om Mishra, Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center, Portage, MI, United States of America
Jason Shaye, Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center, Kalamazoo, MI, United States of America

$2,000 tuition scholarship (renewable for up to 4 years)

EGSD020 — Efficiency of a 3D-Printed Pico-Hydroelectric Generation System Using a Fused Deposition Modeling Printer

Simon David Wibbenmeyer, Perryville Senior High School, Perryville, MO, United States of America

EGSD041 — Exploring the Use of Leaf Biomimicry and Electromagnetic Induction for Electricity Production

Grace Echevarria Rivera, Escuela Bilingue Especializada en Ciencias y Matematicas Papa Juan XXIII Secundaria, Bayamon, Puerto Rico

ROBO066 — Optimizing Lip Reading Using Convoluted Neural Networks

Daniel Nkunga, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts, Sherwood, AR, United States of America

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

MATH008 — Injective Chromatic Index of Packet Radio Networks: Improved Upper Bounds

Austin Luo, Morgantown High School, Morgantown, WV, United States of America

MATH012 — Integration of Sequences

Emma Rueter, Leibniz-Gymnasium Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Second Award of $1,000

MATH006 — Euler-phi Partitions, p-Euler-phi Partitions, Inverse-p-Euler-phi Partitions and Their Generating Functions

Arda Ozcelebi, Izmir Ozel Ege Lisesi, Izmir, Turkey

MATH018 — On an Approximation of Divisor Sum Functions With Bernoulli Polynomials and the Hardy Littlewood Function

Quang Tran, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Harvey, LA, United States of America

MATH022 — Factorization Properties of Puiseux Monoids

Jason Mao, The Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering, Towaco, NJ, United States of America

NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States government agency responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research. Founded in 1958, NASA drives advances in science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration to enhance knowledge, education, innovation, economic vitality, and stewardship of Earth. NASA inspires the world through discovery.

1st Prize

TMED035 — Photobiomodulation on In Vivo and In Vitro Wound Models Under Simulated Microgravity for Future Space Travel

Leanne Fan, Westview High School, San Diego, CA, United States of America

2nd Prize

PHYS031 — A Novel System for Long-Range Wireless Power Transmission

Anish Anand, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Ranch Palos Verdes, CA, United States of America

3rd Prize

ETSD008 — Modelling Lunar Drivetrain Technology Through the Design of a Differential Swerve Drive

Sumana Subramanian, Clear Brook High School, Houston, TX, United States of America

PHYS056 — Discovery of New Extragalactic Planet Candidates: A Novel End-to-End Machine Learning Pipeline for Efficient Transit Detection in the X-ray Spectrum

Emily Nicole Aleman, Centro Residencial de Oportunidades Educativas de Ceiba, Río Grande, Puerto Rico

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.

Awards of $3,000

ANIM049 — DOGMA (Dogs’ Oncological Genomic Metabolite Analyzer): Diagnosis of CMTs in Dogs Using a Machine Learning Model

Asher Wang, Holicong Middle School, Jamison, PA, United States of America

BCHM034 — Novel Complementary and Alternative Medicines to Mollify Long COVID and Post-COVID Conditions Studied Using Controlled Environment Agriculture

Rohan Prakash Bhosale, Carmel High School, Carmel, IN, United States of America

ENBM025 — Developing Optimal Fused Deposition Modeling Surfaces for Cell Growth in Lab-On-A-Chip Applications

Suraj Dixit, Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center, Kalamazoo, MI, United States of America

ROBO059 — Democratizing Multi-Species Object Detection in Drone Imagery for Cost-Effective Population Monitoring of Endangered Animals

Sowmya Sankaran, Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque, NM, United States of America

TMED014 — Wound Simulator: An in vitro Study of a Novel Biological Growth Factor Concentrate on Oral Mucositis

Keerthana Rajesh, Greenwood High International School Bangalore, Bangalore , Karnataka, India

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

EAEV021 — National Ground-Level NO2 Predictions via Satellite Imagery Driven Hybrid Neural Networks

Elton Cao, Fairview High School, Broomfield, CO, United States of America

EAEV033 — Global Soil Respiration Insights Through Machine Learning: Projections and Future Climate Change Implications

Manfred Lim, Jericho High School, Jericho, NY, United States of America

EAEV058 — Forecasting Post-Wildfire Vegetation Recovery in California Using a Convolutional Long Short-Term Memory Tensor Regression Network

Jiahe Liu, Edgemont High School, Scarsdale, NY, United States of America

EAEV079 — Flood Mitigation of Tarlac City Through 3D Simulation of Groundwater Discharge to Flood Inundation Using Rainfall Prediction and Integration of Spatio-Temporal GIS in Hydrodynamic Models

Arnon Yzabel Guzman Guinto, Tarlac National High School, Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines

ROBO043 — Urban Slum Detection and Mapping: Semantic Segmentation on VHR Satellite Imagery

Meenakshi Nair, Mission San Jose High School, Fremont, CA, 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

EAEV093T — Algae as a Resource for Bioplastic Production: Evaluating Species-Specific Characteristics and Biodegradability of Closterium, Chlorella, Scenedesmus, Volvox, Spirogyra, Saccharina latissima and Alaria esculenta

Joseph Jeong, Forest Hills High School, Queens , NY, United States of America
Madison Janice Bennett, Forest Hills High School, East Elmhurst , NY, United States of America
Pretom Chowdhury, Forest Hills High School, NYC, NY, United States of America

ENEV066 — Microplastic Flotation: A Novel Method to Analyze and Remove Microplastics

Elizabeth Rose Barnes, Shawnee Mission West High School, Shawnee, KS, United States of America

Science Communication Award

EAEV050 — A Novel Approach for Tropical Cyclone Track Forecast Across the Atlantic Basin

Nikita Agrawal, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Chicago, IL, United States of America

Taking the Pulse of the Planet First Award

EAEV062T — Acoustic Filtration: Harnessing Ultrasonic Technology for the Streamlined Removal of Microplastic Particles From Water Flow

Justin Yizhou Huang, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
Victoria Ou, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America

ENEV080 — Year II: Resistant Electromagnet Propulsion for Petroleum Removal Employing Biocompatible Magnetorheological Fluid in Oil Spill Applications

Tiffani Rai Gay, Orlando Science Schools, Apopka, FL, United States of America

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

MATH016 — Fibonacci Analogues of Legendre’s Formula and Fine’s Theorem

Arav Chand, Half Hollow Hills High School West, Dix Hills, NY, United States of America

Second Place Award Mathematics

MATH014 — Twisted Homogeneous Racks Over the Alternating Groups

Joseph Amichai Vulakh, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Lexington, KY, United States of America

First Place Award Mathematics

MATH030T — An Elementary Method for Fast Modular Exponentiation With Factored Modulus

Anay Aggarwal, Jesuit High School, Portland, OR, United States of America
Manu Isaacs, Jesuit High School, Portland, OR, United States of America

Third Place Award Cybersecurity

ROBO019T — State Space Models Are All You Need

Aidan Ong, Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore, Singapore
Junxiang Cai, National Junior College, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

SOFT036 — Unmasking Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Direct and Transitive OSS Dependencies

Sebastian Rae Alexis, Northwood High School, Irvine, CA, United States of America

SOFT040 — A Novel Approach to Detecting Academic Dishonesty Involving Artificial Intelligence

Jun Jang, Oxford High School, Oxford, MS, United States of America

SOFT046T — DynaGrad: A Novel Gradient Descent With Adaptive Dual Learning Rates & Momenta for Improved Optimization and Accelerated Convergence in Deep Neural Networks

Pratishrut Kamal, William G. Enloe High School, Raleigh, NC, United States of America
Venkata Varshith Vadlamudi, William G. Enloe High School, Apex, NC, United States of America

Second Place Award Cybersecurity

SOFT024 — Engineering a WebAssembly-Based Shell

Diego Zhen-Yi Frias, Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, OR, United States of America

SOFT033 — Improving the Ransomware Detection/Mitigation Proof-of-Concept With Machine Learning

Eric Ruike Song, Yorktown High School, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States of America

First Place Award Cybersecurity

ROBO057 — AdvMed: Detecting Adversarial Attacks in Medical Deep Learning Systems

Ayushi Mehrotra, Troy High School, Irvine, CA, United States of America

Third Place Award Principles of Security and Privacy

BEHA015 — Differential Empathy, Social Dominance Orientation, and the Limitations of Social Science Research

Sierra Anne Sun, The Waterford School, Sandy, UT, United States of America

Second Place Award Principles of Security and Privacy

EBED003 — Terahertz Gap Communication Using Black Body Radiation

Jonathan Luke Dorminy, Sola Fide Home School, McDonough, GA, United States of America

First Place Award Principles of Security and Privacy

SOFT044 — Solving Second-Order Cone Programs in Matrix Multiplication Time

Michelle Wei, The Harker School, Saratoga, CA, United States of America

First Place Award Material Science

MATS030T — Engineering a Greener Future: A Novel, Biodegradable, Self-Powered, Chitosan-Based Food Packaging Material

Grace Yuan, College Park High School, Spring, TX, United States of America
Nikita Catherine D’Souza, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, 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.

ANIM042 — BeeMind AI: Development of an AI-Based System to Assess Honeybee Health, Behavior, and Nutrient Effects on Learning and Memory

Matthew Allen Lo, The Haverford School, Berwyn, PA, United States of America

BCHM013 — Characterization of Antimicrobials From the Soil Bacterium Xenorhabdus szentirmaii

Ritisha Dey, Shorewood High School, Shorewood, WI, United States of America

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 summer camp, completing hands-on engineering challenges, exploring solutions, and sharing achievements along with other aspiring engineers.

ANIM042 — BeeMind AI: Development of an AI-Based System to Assess Honeybee Health, Behavior, and Nutrient Effects on Learning and Memory

Matthew Allen Lo, The Haverford School, Berwyn, PA, United States of America

BCHM036 — On the Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles From Eggshells via the Sol-Gel Method

Viraj Luthra, Chantilly High School, Chantilly, VA, United States of America

BMED019 — Accelerating Breast Cancer Diagnoses: Leveraging Machine Learning to Accurately Predict Breast Cancer Presence and Growth With Hormonal Data

Joshua Hyungwan Kim, McCallie School, Chattanooga, TN, United States of America

CBIO011 — Utilizing Deep Learning to Facilitate Diagnosis of Look-Alike Leukemia Subtypes

Tessla Chan, Roslyn High School, Roslyn, NY, United States of America

ENBM076 — Utilizing 3D Additive Biomanufacturing To Develop a Biocompatible, Customizable and Durable Mechanical Aortic Valve – Year 2

Aadi Nishant Bhensdadia, Pine View School, Sarasota, FL, United States of America

ENEV079 — Democratizing Desalination: Study of Materials and Methods To Make Desalination Less Energy Intensive and Affordable

Ahil Thendral, Northwest High School, Germantown, MD, United States of America

MATH036 — Data-Driven Predictive Mathematical Model of Fish Population Dynamics

Eleanor Kathleen Rossi, Jamestown High School, Williamsburg, VA, United States of America

MCRO006 — Year 2: A Novel Biodegradable Sorbent for Oil Spills

Mahie Mangesh Patil, Orlando Science Schools, Winter Garden, FL, United States of America

Alternates

ANIM049 — DOGMA (Dogs’ Oncological Genomic Metabolite Analyzer): Diagnosis of CMTs in Dogs Using a Machine Learning Model

Asher Wang, Holicong Middle School, Jamison, PA, United States of America

BMED003 — E-cadherin Expression as a Predictor of Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition in Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

Anika Bhandare, Sebring High School, Sebring, FL, United States of America

EBED025 — Omni Wheel: An Innovative Wheel Design for a Walker With Pressure Tracking, Lidar Sensing and Braking Capability

Annika Chadha, duPont Manual High School, Louisville, KY, United States of America

ENEV005 — An Integrated Algae Mitigation System to Seek & Abate Harmful Algal Blooms (Year 5)

Sharanya S. Natarajan, Edgewood Junior Senior High School, Melbourne, FL, United States of America

Non-Trivial

How can you actually change the world? The Non-Trivial Fellowship is an online part-time program for high school students aged 14-20 to start solving the world’s most pressing problems. You’ll learn from experts like artificial intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio, get a $500 scholarship, and up to $15,000 in funding. We participate in ISEF to recognise and encourage projects tackling the world’s most pressing problems, like climate change, pandemics, and risks from artificial intelligence. Read more and apply: nntrvl.org/ISEF

10 scholarships for Non-trivial

ANIM004 — Analysis of the Larvicidal Biopotential of Jua Bravo (Solanum viarum Dunal) on Mosquito Larvae Causing Tropical Diseases

Pedro Paulo Milhomem Braga, Escola Santa Teresinha, Imperatriz, Brazil

ANIM007 — Utilizing Microbiome Transplants to Improve Landscape-Scale Mosquito Suppression

Logan Tokuzo Kaenohomekahau’oli Lee, Iolani School, Honolulu, HI, United States of America

CBIO013 — Atomically Yours: Novel DeepGraphDTI Takes Fight Against Future Pandemics to the Next Level

Wan Qin Lim, Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore, Singapore

CELL031 — Identification of Survivin as a Novel Longevity Biomarker: Towards Developing Novel Anti-Aging Therapeutics

Lana Hamza Almazroei, Dar Al-Tarbia Al-Hadetha, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

CHEM068 — Optimizing Synthesis of mRNA Therapeutics

Srijay Sritaharan Chenna, The Charter School of Wilmington, Newark, DE, United States of America

ENBM059 — DengueScreen: A Novel Computer Vision-Based Diagnostic Alternative for Dengue Fever Prioritizing Efficiency, Cost-Effectiveness, and Accuracy

Jackson Wilson, Highlands High School, Fort Thomas, KY, United States of America

ROBO057 — AdvMed: Detecting Adversarial Attacks in Medical Deep Learning Systems

Ayushi Mehrotra, Troy High School, Irvine, CA, United States of America

ROBO063 — Bias in Large Language Models (LLMs); Paving the Way for an Equitable Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

Rihito Kotani, Tokyo Gakugei University International Secondary School, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

SOFT019 — Back Propagation Neural Network Based Framework for Unknown Malware Detection

Yi-Jhe Chen, The Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University, New Taipei City, Taiwan

TMED044 — MalaScope – A Low-Cost Deep Learning Sensor for Label-Free Detection of Malaria

Gurnoor Kaur, Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute , Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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

EBED013 — Project Vision: Assisted Navigation & Waypoint Positioning Through 3D Mapping

James Nagler, Garden City High School, Garden City, NY, United States of America

ETSD025 — How Magnetically Suspended Tires Utilizing High-Temperature Superconductivity and Electromagnetism Creates the Most Eco-Friendly Vehicle

Isabella Alexandria Pinto, Hanford High School, West Richland, WA, United States of America

ETSD039 — Impact of Toroidal Propeller Design on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Acoustic Signature and Aerodynamic Performance

Hannah Brooke Jansen, Governor’s School at Innovation Park, Nokesville, VA, United States of America

ETSD061 — Higher-Efficiency Altitude-Adaptive Dynamic Rocket Engine Nozzle

Timucin Erbas, Acton Boxborough Regional High School, Acton, MA, United States of America

ROBO078 — Zenith Soar X-4: Autonomous Drone for Autonomous Drone for Disaster Relief and Detection

Daniel Tyreese Williams, East Coweta High School, Newnan, GA, 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.

CHEM012 — Chemical Modification of Acetaminophen to Decrease Liver Toxicity

Chloe Yehwon Lee, Plano East Senior High School, Murphy, TX, United States of America

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

CHEM012 — Chemical Modification of Acetaminophen to Decrease Liver Toxicity

Chloe Yehwon Lee, Plano East Senior High School, Murphy, TX, United States of America

Second Award of $500

ANIM042 — BeeMind AI: Development of an AI-Based System to Assess Honeybee Health, Behavior, and Nutrient Effects on Learning and Memory

Matthew Allen Lo, The Haverford School, Berwyn, PA, United States of America

ANIM047 — Determining the Distribution of Arginine in Gracilaria salicornia and Codium edule and Fibropapillomatosis Rates in Chelonia mydas in Kāneʻohe Bay

Maddux Alexander Springer , Iolani School, Kaneohe, HI, United States of America

BMED020 — Early Detection of Ankylosing Spondylitis Using Analysis of Breathing Patterns With Neural Networks

Jayveer Sachin Kochhar, Jamnabai Narsee International School, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

CHEM030 — Next-Generation Coating: Tunable Self-Healing Material for Intelligent Protection of Metal Surfaces

Shuyi Deng, YK Pao School, Shanghai, China

ENBM082 — AquaGuard: A Device for Real-Time Drowning Detection in Swimming Pools Utilizing Visual-Spatial Perception With Deep Encoder-Decoder Neural Networks

Aadi Deshmukh, Moravian Academy, Macungie, PA, United States of America

ETSD042 — Submersible Aerial Vehicle Design Study

Chetana Gunawardhana, Broad Run High School, Ashburn, VA, United States of America

PHYS012 — Development and Demonstration of a Low-Cost Strip-PET Scanner Prototype

Samikshya Mahapatra, College Station High School, College Station, TX, United States of America

PHYS040 — Development of New Beam Configurations for OMEGA To Achieve Highly Uniform Indirect Drive Implosions With Cubic Symmetry

Edward Wu, Pittsford Sutherland High School, Pittsford, NY, United States of America

SOFT008 — Revolutionizing CVD Prevention and Management: A Comprehensive AI-Powered Solution

Adi Abedalqader AlHourani, Islamic Educational College – Jubeiha, Amman, Jordan

Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council

The Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council is committed to promoting advancements in research, development, and innovation initiatives locally and globally. QRDI catalyzes progress across various sectors, fostering collaboration and partnerships to address pressing societal issues and promote sustainable growth. The QRDI Awards acknowledge outstanding achievements in research and innovation across four distinct categories. Each team will receive a $500 award for their remarkable contributions to research and discovery.

The Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council awards will recognize 10 projects in the following categories: Cellular and Molecular Biology, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics, Environmental Engineering, Biomedical and Health Sciences, Robotics and Intelligent Machines, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Embedded Systems

BEHA011T — A Sensor-Integrated Wearable Device for Support During Autism Spectrum Disorder Meltdowns by Applying the Deep Pressure Stimulation

Dana Mazen Al-Momani, Jubilee School, Amman, Jordan
Layan Atef Al-Shobaki, Jubilee School, Amman, Jordan

BMED040 — The Effect of Sugar Substitutes on Amyloid-BETA Plaque Aggregation: A Novel Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease

Paige Hinkle, Wilson High School , Sinking Spring, PA, United States of America

CELL032T — Decoding ASXL3: A Novel Biomarker for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Lara Hammoud, Detroit Country Day School, Franklin, MI, United States of America
Maya Sarah Hammoud , Detroit Country Day School, Franklin , MI, United States of America

EAEV070 — Forward Modelling of Climate Change-Induced Sedimentation and Effects on Coastal Ecosystems

Kevin Hao, Knox Grammar School, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

EBED021T — A Comprehensive Assistive System for Enhancing Independence in Individuals with Quadriplegia

Sultan Nasser Al-Malki, Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys, Doha, Qatar
Talal Eisa Ghanem, Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys, Doha, Qatar

ENEV018T — Development of a Solar Powered Buoy to Measure and Report the Pollution Level of Wetlands

Eray Akin, Izmir Fen Lisesi, Izmir, Bornova, Turkey
Murat Leylekoglu, Izmir Fen Lisesi, Izmir, Turkey
Nisa Iltekin, Izmir Fen Lisesi, Izmir, Bornova, Turkey

ENEV028 — Aerosol Driven Purification: A Novel Method for Purifying Water Utilizing Phase Changes

Megan Reyna Yeager, Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School, Gambrills , MD, United States of America

ETSD017 — SMART (Sustainable, Modular, Additively-manufactured, Robust, Tower-style) Urban Farming

Gedeon Kusuma Ang, Raffles Institution, Singapore, Singapore

MATS036 — Development of Anti-Dust Nanostructured Silicon Dioxide Coating for Solar Cells

Areej Alqarni, Al-Batool International School, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

ROBO077 — Renovation of Olive Cultivation Sector Using AI

Ala Bouhaouel, Lycée 2 Mars 1934, Moknine, Tunisia

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

PHYS031 — A Novel System for Long-Range Wireless Power Transmission

Anish Anand, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Ranch Palos Verdes, CA, United States of America

Qorvo Innovator Award – 2nd Place

ROBO047 — Extraterrestrial Exploration Hexapod With Tactile AI-Based Gait Adjustment

Haodong Wei, Cranbrook Kingswood School, Troy, MI, United States of America

Qorvo Innovator Award – 3rd Place

EBED019 — MagGrid: Non-Levitative Electromagnet Robot Propulsion Method for 2-D Material Handling

Shangqiu Li, Camas High School, Camas, WA, United States of America

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

EGSD018 — SkyWindFarm: Harnessing High Altitude Wind Power in Scalable Manner

Yash Dagade, Eden Prairie High School, Eden Prairie, MN, United States of America

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

BMED037 — Recasting an Anti-Psychotic as a Prevention for Multiple Arthritides: Discovery of a Novel Receptor and Mechanism of Action

Vidya Ambati, Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, VA, United States of America

MATH021 — The Perforation of p-adics: Closing a Gap in Hensel’s Lemma Through the Convergence Inequality

Imaad Uzun, New Rochelle High School, New Rochelle, NY, United States of America

Second Award of $500

ANIM039 — Rhythms and Blues: Examining Potential Health Hazards of Blue Light-induced Circadian Disruption in Drosophila melanogaster

Rania S. Lateef, Governor’s School at Innovation Park, Manassas, VA, United States of America

ANIM047 — Determining the Distribution of Arginine in Gracilaria salicornia and Codium edule and Fibropapillomatosis Rates in Chelonia mydas in Kāneʻohe Bay

Maddux Alexander Springer , Iolani School, Kaneohe, HI, United States of America

EGSD030 — A Self-Adjusting Resonating Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Collector Based on a Cantilever Structure

Jiayang Wang, Menaul School, Albuquerque, NM, United States of America

ENBM056 — Investigating the Effects of Hemarthrosis on the Structure and Function of ACL Repair

Kento Luke Hong, Edgemont High School, Scarsdale, NY, United States of America

ENEV042 — A Novel Shade Dome to Reduce Water Evaporation in the Great Salt Lake

Christina Zhang, InTech Collegiate High School, North Logan, UT, United States of America

PHYS049 — Discovery of Two Potentially Habitable Super-Earths! StealthPlanetFinder: Innovative & Computationally Efficient Algorithms to Detect Exoplanets Overcoming Low Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Khedaar Kashyap, Leland High School, San Jose, CA, United States of America

ROBO038 — Design of a Low-Cost, Low Inertia, Backdrivable Upper-Body Humanoid

Jilly Abraham Choi, duPont Manual High School, Louisville, KY, United States of America

TMED048 — Analyzing the Effects of Altretamine Chemotherapy Drug on Drosophila melanogaster Ocular Melanoma Models

Diya Ghosh, Academies of Loudoun, Leesburg, VA, United States of America

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 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. Awards are given to recognize outstanding projects in all disciplines.

Award

ENBM011 — STEPs Ahead: Self-Powered Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Dynamic Multidirectional Pressure Sensing

Jiaqi Wu, NUS High School of Mathematics & Science, Singapore, Singapore

ENEV002T — Autonomous Ecosystem Surveillance Vehicle: An Autonomous Aquatic Environmental Patrol Boat Aimed at Reducing Current Capability Gaps in Aquatic Bio-Security Sector by Realtime Data Transmission

Chit Bryan Lao , Pui Ching Middle School, Macau, China, Macao Special Administrative Region
Pok Man Han, Pui Ching Middle School, Macau SAR, China, Macao Special Administrative Region
Wang Hei Lei, Pui Ching Middle School, Macau, China, Macao Special Administrative Region

PHYS057 — A Novel Hadronization Model Explaining Charm-Quark Hadronization in Different Collision Systems Through Yet-Unobserved Excited States and Cluster Volume Dependence

Shuhan Luo, Worcester Academy, Worcester, MA, United States of America

ROBO032 — Tremor-Adaptive Assistive Dining Solution: A Robotic Arm Integrating Computer Vision and Active Stabilization for Enhanced Autonomy

Tianhao Shao, Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School, Shanghai, China

TECA004T — Revolutionizing Language Learning With Connexelerator: An AI-Powered Approach

Ethan Snow, Liberty High School, Hillsboro, OR, United States of America
Jared Lim, Liberty High School, Hillsboro, OR, United States of America

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 $1,200

ANIM027T — Identifying New Sponge Species From Qatar Marine Environment Using Molecular Techniques

Alanood Ali Aljalahma, Qatar Technical School For Girls, Doha, Qatar
Fajer Saif Albloshi, Qatar Technical School For Girls, Doha, Umm Qarn, Qatar

Second Life Science Award of $800

ANIM023T — Reducing Carbon Footprint and Producing Biofuel From Waste Degradation and Conversion by Black Solider Fly

Naphudon Sriratana, Bangkok Christian College, Bangkok, -, Thailand
Paponphat Viroonvaiwut , Bangkok Christian College, Bangkok , Bangkok , Thailand

First Physical Science Award of $1,200

MATS048T — Enhancing Tea-Waste Based Biopolymer Nanocomposite Performance Through a Biomimetic Cuticular Hydrocarbon Coating: A Sustainable Packaging Alternative

Amal Fayad, Arizona College Prep High School, Gilbert, AZ, United States of America
Siyaa Poddar, Arizona College Prep High School, Chandler, AZ, United States of America

Second Physical Science Award of $800

ENEV069T — Eco-Friendly Fabric: Use of Algae and Seagrass in Paper Production

Martin A. I. Stella Nieves, Colegio Bautista de Caguas, Caguas, Puerto Rico
Patrick Noah Pena, Colegio Bautista de Caguas, Caguas, Puerto Rico

First Award Behavioral and Social Science Award of $1,200

BEHA028T — The RIGHT Model: A Novel Personal Development Tool for Adolescents

Jia Hui Keng, Heng Ee High School , Penang , Georgetown , Malaysia
Sher Meng Neoh, Heng Ee High School , Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia
Wan Yunn Ng, Heng Ee High School , Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

Second Behavioral and Social Science Award of $800

BEHA011T — A Sensor-Integrated Wearable Device for Support During Autism Spectrum Disorder Meltdowns by Applying the Deep Pressure Stimulation

Dana Mazen Al-Momani, Jubilee School, Amman, Jordan
Layan Atef Al-Shobaki, Jubilee School, Amman, Jordan

The University of Texas at Dallas

As one of the nation’s fasting growing research public universities, The University of Texas at Dallas is a Carnegie R1 doctoral classification university of very high research activity established by the founders of Texas Instruments. With nearly 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 awards of $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years

BEHA002 — Targeting ADHD with a Noninvasive System to Improve Concentration Based on Electroencephalogram and Neurofeedback Methodology

Emma Christine Lee, Stanton College Preparatory School, Jacksonville, FL, United States of America

BEHA019 — Illuminating Minds: Shining a Light on Atypical Dyslexia Therapies

Madilyn Ann Dickinson, St. Patrick Catholic High School, Gulfport, MS, United States of America

BEHA024 — Using Bidirectional Transformer Neural Networks for Advancing Gender Bias Recognition in STEM Job Advertisements

Nina Van Zandweghe, Solon High School, Solon, OH, United States of America

BEHA061 — GaitNet: A Medically Interpretable Video-Based System for Assessing Parkinsonian Gait Impairment Severity Using 2-Stream Spatiotemporal Neural Network

Andrew Y. Liang, The Harker School, San Jose, CA, United States of America

CBIO010 — Using Machine Learning to Detect Sequential Patterns in the Temporal Ordering of Dynamic States as Candidate Biomarkers for Parkinson’s Disease

Yahya Younus, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock, AR, United States of America

CBIO016 — Combating the Drug Epidemic: A Machine-Learning Framework to Predict Novel Drug-Drug Interaction Risks of Illicit Drug Abuse

Dean Wang, Century High School, Rochester, MN, United States of America

CBIO043 — Elucidating RSV-Host Protein-Protein Interactions: Novel implementation of Graph Attention Networks (GAT) and Structural Visualization

Aditya Lakshminarasimhan, BASIS Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, United States of America

CELL036 — Tinted Truths: Revealing the Relationship Between Tartrazine and the Dysregulation of Retrotransposons and p53 Expression in Drosophila melanogaster

Manya Gummaraju, Plano East Senior High School, Plano, TX, United States of America

CHEM012 — Chemical Modification of Acetaminophen to Decrease Liver Toxicity

Chloe Yehwon Lee, Plano East Senior High School, Murphy, TX, United States of America

CHEM052 — Analyzing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Through Atomistic Simulations

Akilan Sankaran, Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque, NM, United States of America

EAEV062T — Acoustic Filtration: Harnessing Ultrasonic Technology for the Streamlined Removal of Microplastic Particles From Water Flow

Justin Yizhou Huang, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America
Victoria Ou, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America

EBED014 — SkyCatcher: An Annular-Structured UAV for Enhanced Grasping and Delivery Solutions

Zijun Xu, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School, Austin, TX, United States of America

EGSD030 — A Self-Adjusting Resonating Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Collector Based on a Cantilever Structure

Jiayang Wang, Menaul School, Albuquerque, NM, United States of America

ENBM017 — GlaucoScreen: A Novel Deep Learning-Based System for Glaucoma Detection and Progression Monitoring

Siddhartha Reddy Milkuri, Bentonville High School, Bentonville, AR, United States of America

MATH002 — Symmetry, Fixed Points and Quantum Billiards: A Confluence of Ideas

Anna Oliva, Carnegie Vanguard High School, Houston, TX, United States of America

MATS017 — Colorimetric Smart Packaging System: A Carbohydrate-Based Plastic Alternative for Detecting Food Spoilage

Cuauhtemoc Zamora, Veterans Memorial High School, Corpus Christi, TX, United States of America

MCRO018 — Bioinspired Materials to Reduce Infective Endocarditis in Artificial Heart Valves

Megan Alexandria Whitt, Wilsonville High School, Wilsonville, OR, United States of America

PHYS011 — Investigating the Use of Parallel Computing With Quantum Computers

Jesse Daniel Miller, College Park High School, The Woodlands, TX, United States of America

PHYS014 — Reinforcement Learning Based Kinematic Controller and Proportional-Integrative-Derivative Based Dynamic Controller for Soft Robots

Anirudh Mazumder, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Euless, TX, United States of America

Prisha Bhat, Plano East Senior High School, Richardson, TX, United States of America

ROBO013 — GaitGuardian: Real-Time Freezing of Gait Prediction and Progression Analysis for Parkinson’s Disease

Viren Rayappa Bankapur, Independence High School, Frisco, TX, United States of America

ROBO046 — Home Occupancy Simulation Using Machine Learning

Humam Al-Shami, Arkansas Connections Academy, Magnolia, AR, United States of America

TMED007 — Utilizing Indocyanine Green and Sodium Alginate With Microsphere Drug Delivery and Infrared Imaging: A Model to Create More Accessible Therapeutic and Diagnostic Tools for Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Rashmi Rani Basu, Keystone School, San Antonio, TX, United States of America

TMED012 — Selection and Preclinical Testing of DNA Aptamers as Targeted Tau Therapies: A Novel Approach to Slow the Progression of Tauopathies

Maya Reddy, Leander High School, Leander, TX, United States of America

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 $1,000 in ISEF 2024.

1st Prize Award

BMED038 — A Novel Enhancement of Statinsâ Solubility with Hydroxypropyl BETA-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex via Molecular Dynamics and in vitro Validation

Elyas Khan, Dar AlFikr Schools, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

CELL018T — Modeling the Possible Connection Between the Variation of Homozygous Birc6 Gene and the Premature Ovarian Insufficiency on Zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Deren Zehra Unuvar, Izmir Ozel Ege Lisesi, Izmir, Kemalpasa, Turkey
Zeren Ovul, Izmir Ozel Ege Lisesi, Izmir, Karsiyaka, Turkey

EGSD016 — Improving Aerodynamic Characteristics of Helical Wind Turbines With Modified Blades

Anne Marie Bobes, Markgraf-Albrecht-Gymnasium Osterburg, Seehausen, Germany

MATS001 — A Self-Healing Flexible “Jelly-like” Zinc-Ion Battery: Empowering Wearable Devices and Safe Energy Storage

Jonathan Xufeng Hu, Shanghai High School International Division, Shanghai, China

SOFT044 — Solving Second-Order Cone Programs in Matrix Multiplication Time

Michelle Wei, The Harker School, Saratoga, CA, United States of America

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 and Nutrition

ROBO036T — SCOMAE: Diagnosing Tuberculosis From Cough Acoustics Using Supervised COntrastive Masked AutoEncoders

Faisal Isam Nabulsi, Acalanes High School, Walnut Creek, CA, United States of America
Michael Xu, The Taft School, East Brunswick, NJ, United States of America

Second Award Global Health and Nutrition

MATS042T — Alternative Organic Sanitary Pads From Plant Fibers Enhanced with Gooseberry Extract Coating

Siriarpha Panturaporn, Montfort College, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Siripapha Panturaporn, Montfort College, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai , Thailand

Third Award Global Health and Nutrition

ENBM059 — DengueScreen: A Novel Computer Vision-Based Diagnostic Alternative for Dengue Fever Prioritizing Efficiency, Cost-Effectiveness, and Accuracy

Jackson Wilson, Highlands High School, Fort Thomas, KY, United States of America

USAID Science for Development First Award – Education and Youth

SOFT038 — AuralStudio: A Multisensory Development Environment With a Novel, Bytecode-Compiled Programming Language

Abhishek Amit Shah, Green Level High School, Apex, NC, United States of America

Second Award Education and Youth

BEHA032 — Prevention of Gun Violence Through the Buffering Effects of Intellectual Humility in Traumatized Psychopaths

Maya Shah, Martin STEM School, Arlington, TX, United States of America

Third Award Education and Youth

BEHA054 — A Review of the Use and Promotability of Mental Health Apps by Teenagers

Nira Goyal, Martin County High School, Palm City, FL, United States of America

USAID Science for Development First Award – Climate and Environmental Protection

ENEV036 — A New Cost-effective Adsorbent Device for Civic Remediation to Reduce Lead, Copper and Cadmium in Surface Water Runoff

Kshemaahna Nagi, Vidyashilp Academy, Bengaluru, India

Second Award Climate and Environmental Protection

ENEV011 — A Low Cost and High Performance Xylem-Activated Carbon Filter Water Purification Device: A Novel Approach to the Global Clean Water Crises

Ruvarashe Moyo, USAP Community School, Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe

Third Award Climate and Environmental Protection

ENEV004T — Leveraging Electrochemistry and Light Scattering to Improve Air Quality Detection

Haaris Masood, Scarsdale International School, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Haon Kim, Scarsdale International School, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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

BEHA015 — Differential Empathy, Social Dominance Orientation, and the Limitations of Social Science Research

Sierra Anne Sun, The Waterford School, Sandy, UT, United States of America

Second Award Working in Crisis and Conflict

EBED006T — A Mesh Network-Integrated Multi-Robot Team With Electronic Nose for Human Detection Under Rubble in Post-Disaster Scenarios

Burak Eren Demir, Ataturk High School of Science, Yalova, Turkey
Muhammet Basar Ozcan, Ataturk High School of Science, Manisa, Turkey
Salih Celik, Ataturk High School of Science, Afyonkarahisar, City Centre, Turkey

Third Award Working in Crisis and Conflict

ROBO043 — Urban Slum Detection and Mapping: Semantic Segmentation on VHR Satellite Imagery

Meenakshi Nair, Mission San Jose High School, Fremont, CA, United States of America

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

EAEV065 — Spectroscopic and Colorimetric Analysis of Textiles Dyed With Local Invasive Plant Species and Waste-Derived Mordants

Lucia Marie Lammers, Harrison High School, Harrison , NY, United States of America

Honorable Mention

ENEV039 — From Trash to Treasure: Fighting Desertification With Sustainable Soil Amending Hydrogels Synthesized From Food Waste

Sarah Rumei Gao, Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, CA, United States of America

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

ANIM024 — Analysis of Equine Gut Microbiota by Living Environment

Lauren Tittel, Oregon Episcopal School, Sherwood, OR, United States of America

ANIM041T — Investigating the Apoptotic Induction Potential of Various Chemical Food Preservatives on Caenorhabditis elegans

Jishnu Nayak, Arizona College Prep High School, Gilbert, AZ, United States of America
Ohm Patel, Arizona College Prep High School, Chandler, AZ, United States of America

BEHA002 — Targeting ADHD with a Noninvasive System to Improve Concentration Based on Electroencephalogram and Neurofeedback Methodology

Emma Christine Lee, Stanton College Preparatory School, Jacksonville, FL, United States of America

BEHA045 — Harmony: A Remote AI-based Monitoring and Prediction System for Manic and Depression Episodes in Bipolar Disorders

Sahar Ashraf Ahmed, City Schools, Sohag, Egypt

BMED029 — Unraveling the Achilles’ Heel of Human Tumors: Moving Towards Inducing Mutational Meltdown by Deciphering the Most Deleterious Mutational Processes

Auhona Hia Shil, University High School, Tucson, AZ, United States of America

BMED077 — FungiBug: Detection of Fungal Infection via a Rapid, Accurate, Handheld Small Blood Volume Diagnostic Device and Color Analysis

Rishabh Sreepathy, ASU SCENE, Scottsdale, AZ, United States of America

BMED090 — Development of a Cathepsin B-Responsive Hydrogel for the Targeted Delivery of Cancer Immunotherapy

Noah Russell Kaleekal, Irvington High School, Fremont, CA, United States of America

CBIO012 — A-BiRD: Automated Bird Recognition Device – Revolutionizing Ornithological Research for Global Bird Conservation

Finnegan Liam McGill, Tanque Verde High School, Tucson, AZ, United States of America

CBIO043 — Elucidating RSV-Host Protein-Protein Interactions: Novel implementation of Graph Attention Networks (GAT) and Structural Visualization

Aditya Lakshminarasimhan, BASIS Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, United States of America

CELL027 — The Function of p53 in Intestinal Epithelium Wound Healing

Sohini Mallick, University High School, Tucson, AZ, United States of America

CELL043 — Dissecting Glioblastoma: CRISPR Knockout of Hif-1ALPHA Disrupts Downstream Targets

Neve Eliza Bawden, Bountiful High School, Bountiful, UT, United States of America

CHEM035 — Novel TMOS-Dependent Synthesis of Water-Stable CsPbBr3-SiO2 Nanoparticles for Bioimaging Applications

Katherine Lam, University High School, Tucson, AZ, United States of America

EAEV003 — Tree Rings as a Potential Monitoring Tool for Saltwater Intrusion

Alynza Isabella McBride, South Sumter High School, Webster, FL, United States of America

EAEV031 — Ferrofluid Extraction of Microplastics

Juliannah Gavin, Veritas Christian Community School, Sierra Vista , AZ, United States of America

EAEV086 — Aquatic Toxicity of Sunscreen Ingredients in Freshwater Ecosystems

Mallika Joy Sinha, BASIS Peoria, Peoria, AZ, United States of America

EAEV101 — Investigating Concentrates of Uranium and Other Hazardous Metals/Metalloids in the Surrounding Environments of Uranium Contaminated Waters on the Navajo Nation

Haylei Redhouse, Navajo Preparatory School, Tsaile, AZ, United States of America

ENBM067 — A Rigid-Elastic Hybrid Finger Exoskeleton Rehabilitation System (FERS) for Stroke Patients With Motor Impairment

Brad Wu, Arizona College Prep High School, Chandler, AZ, United States of America

ETSD066 — I.D.A.S – Interlocking Drone Aerial Swarm: Enhancing Thrust and Battery Configuration Flexibility

Yuvan Senthil, BASIS Peoria, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America

MATS048T — Enhancing Tea-Waste Based Biopolymer Nanocomposite Performance Through a Biomimetic Cuticular Hydrocarbon Coating: A Sustainable Packaging Alternative

Amal Fayad, Arizona College Prep High School, Gilbert, AZ, United States of America
Siyaa Poddar, Arizona College Prep High School, Chandler, AZ, United States of America

MCRO032T — Bacterial Acoustic: Investigating the Impact of White Noise on the Growth of E. coli

Andrea Angelye Ananya Betancourt, Harvest Preparatory Academy, Yuma, AZ, United States of America
Diana Paula Navarro Ruiz, Harvest Preparatory Academy, San Luis, AZ, United States of America
Diane Sofia Ladino, Harvest Preparatory Academy, San Luis, AZ, United States of America

PHYS054 — Beyond the Star: A Data-Driven Approach to Exoplanet Classification

Prithika Chauhan, Hamilton High School, Gilbert, AZ, United States of America

PLNT035T — Pest Buster! Pests Repelling Biodegradable Weed Barrier Infused with Grape Skin and Turmeric Extracts: Year 2 Study

Humberto Gil Villalobos, Harvest Preparatory Academy, San Luis, AZ, United States of America
Michael Tristan Castro Lucero, Harvest Preparatory Academy, San Luis, AZ, United States of America

PLNT058 — A Prickly Project: Extracting and Quantifying Oxalate Concentrations in Opuntia engelmannii

Ella Walsh, University High School, Tucson, AZ, United States of America

SOFT045T — Mouseless Mouse: Enhancing Digital Interaction for Individuals With Limited Hand Mobility via Amplify and Smooth Extracted Data From Head Movement Using Real-Time Facial Tracking and Deep Learning

Mohamed Hemdan Hemdan, Obour STEM School, Giza, Egypt
Mohamed Maher Abdalla, Obour STEM School, Cairo, Egypt

TMED002 — Disinfectant Properties of Nuphar advena: An Ethnopharmaceutical Approach

Johanna Lynn Bernu, Cloquet Senior High School, Cloquet, MN, United States of America

Westlake University

Established in 2018, Westlake University is a leading research university with a strong emphasis on fundamental scientific research and cutting-edge technological innovation in Hangzhou, China. Our university is making pioneering research breakthroughs and advancing the frontiers of knowledge by inspiring the next generation of leaders in science and engineering from diverse cultures through world-class research, international collaboration, and academic programs taught in English.

Westlake University is awarding Pre-college Summer Program Scholarships, covering the program fee, lodging, food, insurance, round-trip international airfare, and excursions in Hangzhou & Shanghai this summer, to two finalists. Outstanding students will be given priority with full scholarships for undergraduate admissions, applicable to any major, at Westlake University.

ENEV035 — The Homemade Integration of Biodegradable Materials Into Hydroponics: Using Sawdust and Tannins to Detoxify Greywater

Ian James Lentz, Camp Hill High School, Camp Hill, PA, United States of America

PLNT020 — Mars or Bust! A Method to Build a Martian Regolith-Based Substrate for Sustainable Agriculture on Mars

Quinn Jacie Hughes, Minnetonka High School, Mound, MN, United States of America

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

CHEM064 — Unveiling New Horizons in 2D Materials: Computational Discovery of a Metallic Boron Nitride Monolayer

Jerry Chen, Saint John’s School, Carolina, Puerto Rico

Second Award of $1000

CHEM025T — B.O.P.I : Black Pepper, Oregano and Pineapple Peel Insecticide as an Novel, Cost-Effective and Eco-friendly Fumigant to Eradicate Sitophilus oryzae

Khai Chin Ong, Chung Ling High School Penang, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Shun Zhan Na, Chung Ling High School Penang, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

Third Award of $500.00

CHEM012 — Chemical Modification of Acetaminophen to Decrease Liver Toxicity

Chloe Yehwon Lee, Plano East Senior High School, Murphy, TX, United States of America

CHEM049 — Quantifying Live Cell Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation Condensates

Lilian Gan, University High School, Irvine, CA, United States of America