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Intel International Science
and Engineering Fair

About the Intel ISEF

The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), a program of Society for
Science & the Public, is the worlds largest international pre-college science competition.
The Intel ISEF is the premier science competition in the world and provides a forum for
approximately 1,700 high school students from more than 75 countries, regions and territories
to showcase their independent research annually. Each year, millions of students worldwide
compete in local science fairs; winners go on to participate in Intel ISEF-affiliated regional,
state and national fairs to earn the opportunity to attend the Intel ISEF. Uniting these top
young scientific minds, the Intel ISEF provides the opportunity to finalists to display their
talent on an international stage, while enabling them to submit their work for judging by
doctoral-level scientists. The Intel ISEF provides awards of about $4 million in prizes and
scholarships annually.

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and Engineering Fair
2015
Greetings........................................................................................................... 2
About Pittsburgh........................................................................................... 7
Title Sponsor................................................................................................... 8
Gordon E. Moore Award ........................................................................... 9
Grand Awards ............................................................................................. 10
Education Outreach Program Sponsors......................................... 12

Table
Tableof
Special Award Organizations .............................................................. 14
Events and Office Hours ........................................................................ 16
General Information ............................................................................... 18

ofContents
Map of PittsburghHotels ................................................................. 20
Map of PittsburghRestaurants ...................................................... 22

Contents
Maps of David L. Lawrence Convention Center ......................... 24
Schedule of Events .................................................................................. 32
Opening Ceremony................................................................................... 33
Excellence in Science and Technology Panel............................... 35
Symposium Schedule.............................................................................. 40
Local Restaurants....................................................................................... 47
Practical Guide and Local Information .......................................... 52
Pittsburgh Local Arrangements Committee ............................... 54
Intel ISEF Committees ............................................................................ 55
Additional Acknowledgements ......................................................... 56
About Intel ................................................................................................... 58
About Society for Science & the Public ......................................... 59
Finalist Directory........................................................................................ 61

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 Intel Corporation
Wendy Hawkins
Executive Director, Intel Foundation

To Intel ISEF Finalists, Educators, Families, and Fair Directors:

On behalf of Intel Foundation, congratulations to all of you for all that you have accomplished in
getting here to Pittsburgh and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, and welcome
to what I hopeand fully expectwill be one of the most memorable weeks of your life. It will be
a week of. CONNECTIONS

Here in Pittsburgh there are more bridges connecting one part of the city to another than in
Welcome from Intel

Venice, Italyas you will probably hear many times over during your stay! The symbolism will be
impossible to ignore during this week at Intel ISEF. Some of the connections I hope you will forge:
Human connections between you and the other finalists, educators, or fair directors, who are
here with exciting research projects, science programs, and competitions that you can learn
from, ideas you can exchange. But first and foremost, simply people to meet and enjoy. Take
the time to do exactly that.
Scientific connections linking your research with that of others. The fresh perspectives from
scientists in so many fields, from so many different environments will enrich your point of
view in ways you cant imagine. Talk to people about ideas, even if it means struggling with
a different language especially if it means struggling with a different language. Those are
moments you will remember most vividly.
International connections forming the beginning of that global network of scientists you will
share your ideas with and tap into for support and advice in years to come: visiting, collabo-
rating, discussing, and challenging one another to push the boundaries of what is known.
Dont limit yourself and your scientific possibilities by geographic boundaries take full
advantage of this early opportunity to explore the entire world of science and research.
One of the reasons we at Intel are so committed to sponsoring Intel ISEF is to build ever stronger
connections for young engineers and scientists to the exciting challenges we see all around us.
The engineers and scientists who are here with you this week as fair organizers, mentors and
educators, and who will be speaking to you scientist-to-scientist as judges, are here for that
reason as well.

On Thursday, you will have the opportunity to take the senior scientist role in that equation when
we have several thousand young visitors from schools here in Pittsburgh. They are excited to
meet you: celebrity scientists and engineers from around the world, the really cool young men
and women that they would love to be themselves. Take the time to tell them about yourselves,
your research, and your experiences as scientists and engineers. You have a chance to change the
world, connecting with one 11- or 12-year old at a time.

So good luck, have a lot of fun, and make this the most memorable week possible for yourself and
everyone you connect with.

Warm Regards,

Wendy Hawkins
Executive Director
Intel Foundation

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 Society for Science & the Public
Maya Ajmera
President and CEO
Publisher, Science News

Welcome from the Society for Science & the Public

Welcome to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2015!

While SSP has hosted this event since 1950, like many of you, this will be my first
time attending Intel ISEF! I have been told there is really nothing like experiencing
the fair first-hand and I am thrilled to be sharing the excitement of the weeks
activities with each of you. I plan to take full advantage of this wonderful
opportunity to be surrounded by the top young researchers from around the world,
and to learn about your fantastic research and your ideas for the future of science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). And I hope you do, too.

As a high school student I participated in science fairs too, so I know how rewarding
it is to be surrounded by your peers and experts in the field who are as interested
in STEM as you are. My request for you this week is to immerse yourself with your
fellow finalists learn about their research, what inspires them, and how their vision
for the future compares to yours. Then, stay in touch; because as a group our Intel
ISEF 2015 alumni class will go on to do amazing things.

With my colleagues at the Society, I congratulate you on the hard work, dedication
and resourcefulness it has taken you to get here. I hope that you will also enjoy the
moment and the celebration.

I also encourage you to thank the people that helped you get herethe educators,
parents and mentors who have supported you throughout the years. It takes a true
community to develop and nurture talent like yours, and we deeply appreciate their
efforts.

We also gratefully acknowledge the Intel Foundation and Intel Corporation for their
continued most special partnership with SSP around the Intel ISEF. And we thank
the many organizations that have provided support and awards for Intel ISEF 2015,
as well as the nearly two thousand hard-working Intel ISEF volunteers and judges in
Pittsburgh and around the country who truly make this event possible.

I hope all of you have a wonderful time at Intel ISEF 2015!

Sincerely,

Maya Ajmera
President & CEO, Society for Science & the Public
Publisher, Science News

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 State of Pennsylvania
Tom Wolf
Governor
Welcome from the Governor

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 City of Pittsburgh
William Peduto
Mayor

Welcome from the Mayor of Pittsburgh

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 Allegheny County
Rich Fitzgerald
County Executive
Welcome from Allegheny County Executive

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About Pittsburgh
As authentic as it is awesome, the strength of Pittsburgh lies in the
friendliness of its people and the beauty of its landscape. Add award-
winning chefs, eclectic art galleries, one-of-a-kind venues and world-
class attractions all conveniently located within walking distance of the
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, and youll find that Pittsburgh
makes for one of the most ideal meeting destinations in the country.

Its no wonder that Cond Nast Traveler named Pittsburgh among the top
three places in the world to go to in 2015. A safe, walkable downtown
allows for convenient free-time options. Delegates can see a show at any
of the nine Cultural District theaters, shop in unique boutiques, wander
through art galleries and be amazed at The Andy Warhol Museum.

Yes, Pittsburgh is packed with possibilitiesand boasts 200-plus

restaurants all within easy walking distance of the Convention Center.
Attendees will also appreciate the spacious public parks, and the warm,
friendly feeling theyll get as visitors and residents stroll through city

About Pittsburgh
streets that are known for public art and incredible architecture.

Nightlife features easily walkable hot spots in Market Square, the

North Shore. Jazz joints bob to the beat of world-class musicians. And,
nationally acclaimed chefs are plating creative, hand-crafted dishes at
award-winning restaurants.

The new Pittsburgh is a world away from its dirty industrial past, [the
city] has transformed itself into a top travel destination, reports Travel +
Escape magazine.

Pittsburghs rolling hills, shimmering rivers and stunning skyline will

delight. The Pittsburgh skyline is a scene right out of a Hollywood
movie, said Travel Adventures. For an invigorating jog, walk or bike,
just select any starting point along the citys 24 miles of scenic
riverfront trails.

The David L. Lawrence Convention Center makes sustainable meetings

a reality. Its the firstand onlyGold and Platinum LEED-certified
convention center in the United States. The Convention Center is
functional as well as beautiful, too. On the cutting edge of design, this
innovative structure by Rafael Violy Architects connects the urban city
to the waterfront overlooking the Allegheny River. The architecturally
stunning building symbolizes this regions commitment to sustainable
development and environmental awareness.

No question. Pittsburgh is an ideal place to visit. For more details, go to

visitpittsburgh.com.

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 Society for Science & the Public (SSP)
acknowledges with gratitude

Intel Corporation
and
Intel Foundation
Intel ISEF 2015 Title Sponsor

for their support of the Intel ISEF 2015.

In the last decade, Intel has invested more

than $1 billion, and Intel employees have
donated over four million volunteer hours, to
improve education in more than 75 countries,
regions and territories.

Intel is actively involved in education programs,

advocacy, and technology access
to help tomorrows innovators.

Intel is proud to serve as the title sponsor of the

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
through 2019.

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 Gordon E. Moore co-founded Intel Corporation
in 1968, serving as president and CEO as well as
Chairman of the Board before his retirement in
1997. With degrees in chemistry and physics from
University of California, Berkeley (B.S.) and Caltech

Gordon E. Moore Award

(Ph.D.), Moore is widely known for Moores Law,
the driving pulse of the semiconductor industry.
He and his wife, Betty Moore, have created the
Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation and are among
the worlds most generous philanthropists. He is
widely admired for his technical leadership and
his role as one of the creators of todays Silicon
Valley, as well as for his ongoing philanthropic
role supporting environmental efforts and science
education and research.

The Gordon E. Moore Award recognizes the best

of the Best of Category among the outstanding
students from around the world who participate
in the Intel International Science and Engineering
Fair. The winning project is selected on the basis of
outstanding and innovative research, as well as on
the works potential in the winners field and on the
world at large.

This year, on the 50th anniversary of Moores law,

Intel Foundation is proud to present the Gordon E.
Moore Award, as well as a prize of $75,000, to the
Intel International Science and Engineering
Fair 2015 winner.

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 As a result of their excellent performance at an Intel ISEF-affiliated fair at
a local, regional, or national level this year, approximately 1,700 students
earned finalist status at the Intel ISEF 2015 in Pittsburgh.

Finalists will compete for more than $5 million in awards and prizes, will
be judged on their creative ability and scientific thought, as well as the
thoroughness, skill and clarity shown in their projects.

2015 Grand Awards include:

Gordon E. Moore Award
Intel and SSP are pleased to present an award of $75,000 to the top
Best of Category project.
Intel ISEF 2015 Grand Awards

The Gordon E. Moore Award recognizes the Best of the Best among the
outstanding students from around the world who participate in Intel ISEF.
The winning project is selected on the basis of outstanding and innovative
research, as well as on the potential impact of the workin the field and on
the world at large.

Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award

Intel and SSP will present $50,000 to two Best of Category projects. These
finalists will be selected for their commitment to innovation in tackling
challenging scientific questions, using authentic research practices, and
creating solutions to the problems of tomorrow.

Intel Foundation Cultural and Scientific Visit to China Award

The Intel Foundation is partnering with China Adolescents for Science and
Technology (CAST) to award a trip to the Chinese cities of Beijing, Chengdu
and Hong Kong. Winners will attend the CAST Innovation Contest, the largest
national science competition in China, and have the opportunity to visit the
Chengdu Panda Research base as well as other science education institutes,
research centers, middle schools and universities in China. Winners will
exchange ideas with Chinese scientists and like-minded peers.

Dudley R. Herschbach SIYSS Award

Three finalists will win an all-expense-paid trip to attend the Stockholm
International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS), which includes attendance at
the Nobel Prize ceremonies, in Stockholm, Sweden. This award is named
for Dudley R. Herschbach, Harvard Professor and 1986 Nobel Laureate in
Chemistry. He is Board Chairman Emeritus of Society for Science & the Public.

Intel and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum Visit to India Award
In partnership with the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum, Intel is
pleased to award a scientific and cultural exchange visit to India. Winners
will showcase their research projects at the National Fair of IndiaInitiative
in Research and Innovation in Science (IRIS). In addition to participation at
IRIS, the students will receive an opportunity to visit research institutions and
universities and interact with the key scientific leadership in India.

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 European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award
An all-expense-paid trip enables attendance at the European Union Contest
for Young Scientists to be held in Milan, Italy in 2015.

Innovation Exploration Award

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) was established in 1944 by Caltech, one of
the worlds premier scientific and technical universities whose mission is to
expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated
with education. Students will be a part of a behind-the-scenes visit to JPL
in Pasadena, California, and visit world renowned California Institute of
Technology (Caltech), meet with scientists, present their own work and see
what is next in space exploration.

Intel ISEF 2015 Grand Awards

London International Youth Science Forum
Philip V. Streich Memorial Award
The Philip V. Streich Memorial Award offers an opportunity for student
participation in the London International Youth Science Forum, an
international event that attracts science students from around the world.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Lincoln Laboratory, Ceres Connection
The names of first and second place category award winners at Intel ISEF will
be submitted to the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for a once in a
lifetime naming of a minor planet. All minor planets in the Ceres Connection
have been discovered by the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR)
program, operated by MITs Lincoln Laboratory.

Intel ISEF Best of Category Award

Intel will present Best of Category project winners with $5,000. Additionally, a
$1,000 grant will be given to the finalists school and the Intel ISEF-affiliated
fair they represent.

Intel ISEF Grand Award

Presented in each of the 20 Intel ISEF categories, Grand Awards are given for:
1st Place$3,000 cash award
2nd Place$1,500 cash award
3rd Place$1,000 cash award
4th Place$500 cash award

Monetary awards are allocated by project, not by number of finalists winning

the award. For example, a three-person team project that wins first place will
win $3,000, to be split evenly among the team members.

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 SSP and Intel thank the following organizations
for their generous support of the
Intel ISEF 2015 Education Outreach Program
to be attended by more than 4,000 local middle and
high school students and their teachers.

Alcoa Foundation
Education Outreach Program Sponsors

Bayer USA Foundation

Broadcom Foundation
The Buhl Foundation
Expii
GoDaddy
The Grable Foundation
The Heinz Endowments
Hillman Family Foundations
Kennametal Inc.
PPG Industries Foundation
Ricoh Americas Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
Dr. Nelson Ying
The sponsors are proud to support students and
hope their participation will inspire them and their
teachers, parents, scientists and others.

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 Intel ISEF 2015 Special Award Organizations provide
education scholarships, cash awards, summer internships,
scientific fid trips, and equipment grants. Intel and SSP
thank the following organizations for their support of the
Intel ISEF.
Intel ISEF 2015 Special Award Organizations

Acoustical Society of America

ADA Foundation
Alcoa Foundation
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
American Chemical Society
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
American Geosciences Institute
American Intellectual Property Law Association
American Mathematical Society
American Meteorological Society
American Physiological Society
American Psychological Association
American Society for Horticultural Science
American Society for Microbiology
American Statistical Association
Arizona State University
Ashtavadhani Vidwan Ambati Subbaraya Chetty Foundation
Association for Computing Machinery
Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
Astronomical Society of the Pacific and the American
Astronomical Society
ASU Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives
Carnegie Mellon University Leonard Gelfand Center for Service
Learning and Outreach
China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)
Coalition for Plasma Science (CPS)
Consortium for Ocean Leadership
Drexel University
European Organization for Nuclear Research-CERN
Florida Institute of Technology
Fondazione Bruno Kessler
GoDaddy

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 Google
IEEE Foundation
Intel Foundation
International Council on Systems Engineering - INCOSE
K. Soumyanath Memorial Award

Intel ISEF 2015 Special Award Organizations

K. T. Li Foundation Special Award
King Abdul-Aziz & his Companions Foundation for
Giftedness and Creativity
London International Youth Science Forum
The Philip V. Streich Memorial Award
Monsanto Company
Mu Alpha Theta, National High School and Two-Year College
Mathematics Honor Society
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Anti-Vivisection Society
National Institute on Drug Abuse,
National Institutes of Health & the Friends of NIDA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - NOAA
NSA Research Directorate
Office of Naval Research on behalf of the
United States Navy and Marine Corps
Oracle Academy
Patent and Trademark Office Society
Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology
Ricoh Americas Corporation
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Society for Experimental Mechanics, Inc.
Society of Experimental Test Pilots
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics
Thirty Meter Telescope
U.S. Agency for International Development
United States Environmental Protection Agency
United States Steel Corporation
United Technologies Corporation
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
West Virginia University
Wolfram Research, Inc.

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 All Intel ISEF 2015 events take place at the
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
unless otherwise noted.

Event/Group Location Day

Advisory Council Meeting 413/414 5/105/11,
5/135/14
AP Testing CAPA, 111 9th St. 5/115/12
Excellence in Science & Technology Panel Hall A 5/15
Finalist Resource Center 403/404 5/105/12
Grand Awards Ceremony Hall A 5/18
Housing Information Registration Complex 5/95/14
HUB (Center of Exhibit Hall) Halls B, D/E 5/105/15
IB Testing WestinCambria 5/115/15
Events and Office Hours

Intel Lounge 2nd Floor, Concourse A 5/105/14

Intel Quad 3rd Floor, East Atrium 5/105/14
Intel ISEF 2015 EXPO Ballroom B 5/115/12, 5/14
International/Volunteer Office 306 5/85/15
Locator Card Kiosk Registration Complex 5/95/12
Lost and Found HUB and 5/105/15
Registration Complex
Medals and Certificates Registration Complex 5/95/14
Official Party Registration 2nd Floor Concourse 5/95/15
Opening Dinner Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom A 5/11
Opening Ceremony Hall A 5/11
Press Room 333 5/105/15
Project Exhibits Halls B, D/E 5/105/15
Public Visitation Halls B, D/E 5/14
Retail Store Lobby 5/95/15
Scientific Review Committee (SRC) 401/402 5/105/11
Society for Science & Registration Complex 5/95/14
the Public Office
Special Award Ceremony Hall A 5/14
Student Observer Caucus Westin Allegheny 2&3 5/10
Student Pin Exchange Wyndham Grand Hotel 5/10
(Finalist and Student Kings Garden and Grand Ballroom
Observers Only)
Symposia 403/404, 407412 5/115/14
VisitPittsburgh Booth 2nd Floor Concourse 5/95/15

Visit student.societyforscience.org/attendees for schedule

updates throughout the week.

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Open Daily
Exhibit Halls and the HUB Halls B, D/E
Sunday (Project Set-up and D&S Inspections) 8:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.~OFP
Monday (Project Set-up and D&S Inspections) 8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.~OFP
Tuesday 8:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.~Finalists with Infractions only
9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.~Finalists only for Press/PR purposes
Wednesday 8:15 a.m.11:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m.3:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m.6:00 p.m.
~Finalists & Judges only
Thursday 9:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.~Public Visitation Day
Friday 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.~OFP

Finalist Resource Center 403/404
SundayMonday 8:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m.Noon

Intel Lounge 2nd Floor, Concourse A

Sunday 10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Monday 8:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.

Events and Office Hours

TuesdayThursday 8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.

Intel Quad 3rd Floor, East Atrium

Sunday 10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Monday 8:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.
TuesdayThursday 8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.

Intel ISEF 2015 EXPOExhibitor booths Ballroom B

Monday 2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.

International/Volunteer Office 309

Friday 7:30 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m.9:00 p.m.
MondayTuesday 7:30 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Wednesday 6:30 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Official Party Registration 2nd Floor Concourse

Saturday 3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
SundayTuesday 8:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.

Retail Store Lobby

Saturday 3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
SundayMonday, Thursday 8:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
TuesdayWednesday 8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.

VisitPittsburgh Information Booth/Tours 2nd Floor Concourse

Saturday 2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
SundayTuesday 8:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
WednesdayThursday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Friday Noon2:00 p.m.

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 Auditorium Safety
Sticks and large flags are prohibited during the awards ceremonies. Please do not
bring flags or state symbols on stage during the presentation of awards. Sticks from
flags will be confiscated at the door.

Hotel Safety
Do not answer the door in a hotel room without verifying who it is. If a person
claims to be an employee, call the front desk and ask if someone from their staff
is supposed to have access to your room and for what purpose.
Always walk in groups.
Use hotel main entrance when returning to your hotel late in the evening.
Be observant and look around before entering parking lots.
Close the door securely whenever you are in your hotel room and use the locks.
Dont needlessly display guestroom keys or convention badges in public.
Do not carry large amounts of cash or expensive jewelry.
Do not invite strangers to your hotel room.
Avoid bringing valuables to the Intel ISEF. Anything that is brought should be
placed in the hotels safe deposit box.
Make sure sliding glass doors and any connecting room doors are locked.
General Information

Report any suspicious activity to management.

Hotels Address Phone

Cambria Suites 1320 Center Avenue (412) 381-6687
Courtyard Pittsburgh 945 Penn Avenue (412) 434-5551
Doubletree Hotel and Suites One Bigelow Square (412) 281-5800
Fairmont Pittsburgh 510 Market Street (412) 773-8800
Hampton Inn and Suites 1247 Smallman Street (412) 288-4350
Hotel Monaco 620 William Penn Place (412) 471-1170
Hyatt Place North Shore 260 N. Shore Drive (412) 321-3000
Omni William Penn 520 William Penn Place (412) 281-7100
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center 112 Washington Place (412) 471-4000
Renaissance Pittsburgh 107 6th Street (412) 562-1200
Residence Inn North Shore 574 W. General Robinson (412) 321-2099
Sheraton Station Square 300 W. Station Square Drive (412) 261-2000
SpringHill Suites North Shore 223 Federal Street (412) 323-9005
Westin Convention Center 1000 Penn Avenue (412) 281-3700
Wyndham Grand 600 Commonwealth Place (412) 391-4600

About the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Intel ISEF participants must wear their name badges to participate in fair activities and
events. Admission to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center is restricted to persons
wearing an Intel ISEF name badge.

The Convention Center is a smoke-free environment. Outside food and beverages are
prohibited in the Convention Center.

By entering the Intel International Science and Engineering

Fair 2015 (Intel ISEF), you agree that you may be filmed or
photographed for use in various promotional materials.

Please do not provide handouts or other materials at Intel ISEF,

unless authorized in writing by SSP.

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 SCIENCE
Are you using science & engineering to solve environmental problems?
If your Intel ISEF project demonstrates a commitment to sustainability & environmental
stewardship, you might be our 2015 Patrick H. Hurd Sustainability Award winner!

After Intel ISEF keep the scientific conversation going!

Follow us on Twitter: @EPAresearch
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/EPAresearch
Comment on our It All Starts with Science blog: blog.epa.gov/science

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research & Development www.epa.gov/research

Visit the Intel ISEF 2015 EXPO

David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom B
Join us at the Intel ISEF EXPO to
interact and engage with industry,
academic and community
organizations.
We encourage you to stop by the EXPO
in Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom B:
Monday, May 11 2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Free refreshments served 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 14 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.

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 Sunday, May 10
See page 1617 for hours and locations of daily recurring events and resources.
All events take place in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (DLCC) unless
otherwise noted.

8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Project DropOff DLCC Loading Dock

(Afterwards by appt.) Finalists transporting their own projects may unload them
only if registered. Each item must be clearly marked with
finalists name, address, and fair ID number. Only Fair
Officials are permitted on the floor before 8:00 a.m. Sunday.

8:00 a.m.8:00 p.m. Setup of Projects/ Halls B, D/E

Display & Safety Inspections

8:00 a.m.8:00 p.m. Scientific Review Committee Interviews 401-402

Projects must be reviewed and cleared by the Scientific
Review Committee (SRC) before they may be set up. An
SRC project infraction list will be posted Saturday, May 9 at
Schedule of Events

student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef/attendee.

10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m. Intel Lounge 2nd Floor, Concourse A

The outside has come inside in the new Intel Lounge.
The Intel Lounge is a cool place to hang out where you can
access the internet with Intel mobile technology based
Ultrabooks, tablets and All-in-Ones. Take a break in our
rock garden area or catch up with friends and enjoy
the view!

10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m. Intel Quad 3rd Floor, East Atrium

The Intel Quad provides a fun, interactive environment to
connect and get hands-on with some of the latest Intel
technology. Challenge your fellow finalists to a drone race,
create memories in the Intel ISEF photo booth or try your
hand at Intel Real Sense Technology-powered games.

7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m. Student Pin Exchange Wyndham Grand Hotel

Kings Garden and Grand Ballroom
This icebreaker event is for finalists and student observers,
who are invited to trade pins and to meet new friends.
There will be food, music, and good times for all.

Monday, May 11
8:00 a.m.Noon Scientific Review Committee Interviews 401-402
Only for finalists whose projects have not been cleared.

8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Project Setup/ Halls B, D/E

Display & Safety Inspection
Finalists transporting their own projects may unload them
only if registered. Each item must be clearly marked with
finalists name, address and fair ID number.

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 Opening Ceremony
Monday, May 11
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Hall A

Luis von Ahn

Co-creator of reCAPTCHA
Co-founder and CEO Duolingo
Associate Professor, Computer Science Department
Carnegie Mellon University

Your week at Intel ISEF 2015 kicks off with the Opening Ceremony.
This high-energy event will be led by co-host Ashley Dougherty,
meteorologist for WTAE-TV in
Pittsburgh. This years keynote
speaker, Luis von Ahn, is regarded
as one of the founders of Be part of the show!
crowdsourcing. von Ahn is a co- You are invited to
creator of reCAPTCHA, a tool that participate in the keynote
protects websites from spam and
abuse, that was sold to Google
by tweeting questions
in 2009. Currently, von Ahn is with #IntelISEF.
Co-Founder and CEO of Duolingo, Questions will be selected
which has been named Apples
and asked after the keynote.
iPhone App of the Year and
Google Plays Best of the Best for Start tweeting now!
2013 and 2014.

Born and raised in Guatemala,

von Ahn graduated from the American School of Guatemala.
Upon graduating, he went on to Duke University to obtain a B.S. in
mathematics followed by a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University
where he now serves as an Associate Professor in the Computer
Science Department.

In 2006, von Ahn was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship and has been
named one of the top 50 Best Brains in Science by Discover magazine.

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 8:00 a.m.5:30 p.m. Intel Lounge 2nd Floor, Concourse A

8:00 a.m.5:30 p.m. Intel Quad 3rd Floor, East Atrium

9:00 a.m.3:30 p.m. Symposia 407-412

See full schedule on pages 4046.

2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Intel ISEF 2015 EXPO Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom B
All Intel ISEF 2015 participants are welcomed and
encouraged to visit this years exhibits. Organizations
with a science and education focus, including educational
institutions, agencies, corporations and other sponsors will
be on-hand.

3:30 p.m.6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Dinner Spirit of Pittsburgh

All registered attendees are welcome. Ballroom
Intel ISEF name badges are required to enter.
Schedule of Events

6:30 p.m.7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony Pre-Show Hall A

Casual AttireDoors open at 6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Hall A

Sponsored by Intel Corporation
Keynote Speaker: Luis von Ahn
The Intel ISEF Opening Ceremony officially kicks off the
week of events for 2015. You will have the opportunity to
ask questions during the event through Twitter, so make
sure you have your Twitter account set up and include the
hash tag #IntelISEF to tweet your questions.

8:00 p.m. Final Project Infractions List

Posted at Registration, outside of Exhibit Halls, and on
student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef/attendee.

Tuesday, May 12
8:00 a.m.9:30 a.m. Project Infraction Clearance Halls B, D/E
Both the Scientific Review Committee and Display & Safety
Committee will have conducted a final review of all projects
by Monday afternoon. If any problems with a project are
identified during review, the finalists booth number will be
posted outside the Exhibit Hall on Monday, May 11. Only
those finalists with infactions will be permitted in the Exhibit
Halls beginning at 8:00 a.m. A project cannot be judged
unless it has been cleared by the SRC or D&S by 9:30 a.m.,
Tuesday, May 12.

8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Intel Lounge 2nd Floor, Concourse A

8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Intel Quad 3rd Floor, East Atrium

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 Dont miss the
Excellence in Science and Technology
Discussion Panel
Tuesday, May 12, 2:00 p.m.
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall A

Martin Chalfie H. Robert Horvitz

Columbia University Massachusetts Institute
Nobel Prize Chemistry of Technology
2008 Nobel Prize Physiology or
Medicine
2002

Sir Harold Kroto John Mather

Florida State University NASA Goddard
Nobel Prize Chemistry Space Flight Center
1996 Nobel Prize Physics
2006

Joe Palca
Science Correspondent, NPR
presented by
Moderator Intel Corporation
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 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Symposia 407-412
See full schedule on pages 4046.

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Intel ISEF 2015 EXPO Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom B
Free refreshments will be served from 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Press/Public Relations Time with Finalists Halls B, D/E
All finalists have the opportunity to come to the Exhibit Hall
for scheduled press interviews, be available for impromptu
visits from visiting sponsors and dignitaries and check their
booth area.

2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m. Excellence in Science and Technology Panel Hall A

Presented by Intel CorporationCasual Attire
All attendees are invited to a conversation with Nobel
Laureates. Panelists are: Martin Chalfie, H. Robert Horvitz,
John Mather, and Harry Kroto. The panel will be moderated
by NPR Science Correspondent and SSP Trustee Joe Palca.
Schedule of Events

7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m. Intel ISEF Mixer EventStudents only at AE Stage;

Adults only at Heinz Field
All registered Official Party members are invited to this fun
night of minging, dancing and dinner. Attendees should use
Light Rail, known as the T in Pittsburgh, to get to and from
the events. The service is free from downtown stops to the
North Side stop, which attendees should use on Tuesday
night. T stops are located near block hotels and are
noted on the Pittsburgh map on pages 20-21. At AE Stage,
finalists and observers will enjoy a DJ-hosted dance party
and games. Heinz Field will host attendees who are over 21.
Dinner will be served. Participants MUST wear their Intel
ISEF badge to attend.

Wednesday, May 13
8:00 a.m.11:45 a.m. Exhibit Hall Open Halls B, D/E
Finalists at Projects for InterviewsProfessional Attire
Finalists & Judges only

8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Intel Lounge 2nd Floor, Concourse A

8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Intel Quad 3rd Floor, East Atrium

8:15 a.m.1:00 p.m. Student Observer Program Westin Hotel

Allegheny Ballroom
For students registered as Student Observers with their
Official Party and pre-registered for this event here:
https://student.societyforscience.org/student-observer-
experience-volunteer-opportunity

9:00 a.m.3:30 p.m. Symposia 407-412

See full schedule on pages 4046.

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11:45 a.m.1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
Concession stands and additional seating will be available
outside Hall C. No outside food may be brought into the
Convention Center.

1:15 p.m.5:00 p.m. Finalists at Projects for Interviews Halls B, D/E

Finalists and Judges onlyProfessional Attire

Schedule of Events
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m. Pittsburgh Welcome Night
For one night, the Carnegie Science Center, SportsWorks
and Heinz Field, home of the National Football Leagues
Pittsburgh Steelers, belong to Intel ISEF. Attendees should
use Light Rail, known as the T in Pittsburgh, to get to and
from the event. The service is free from the downtown
stops to the North Shore or Allegheny Stop, which
attendees should utilize on Wednesday night. T stops are
located near block hotels and are noted on the Pittsburgh
map on pages 20-21. Guests will enjoy exclusive access
to all venues throughout the night. Dinner will be served
stadium-style out of the concession stands at Heinz Field.
While there, guests may sit in the stands and visit the FedEx
Hall of Fame featuring Steelers memorabilia. There will
also be live entertainment and a DJ. The Carnegie Science
Center offers four floors of interactive exhibits, including
Rangos Omnimax Theater, the biggest screen in Pittsburgh;
roboworldTM, the worlds largest permanent robotics
exhibit; the Buhl Planetarium; and SpacePlace, featuring
a two-story, walk-in replica of the International Space
Station. Dessert and beverages will be served throughout
the Carnegie Science Center.

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 Thursday, May 14
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Intel ISEF 2015 EXPO Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom B

8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Intel Lounge 2nd Floor, Concourse A

8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Intel Quad 3rd Floor, East Atrium

9:00 a.m.3:30 p.m. Symposia 407-412

See full schedule on pages 4046.

9:00 a.m.9:00 p.m. Public Visitation Day Halls B, D/E

Finalists exhibits are open to the public.

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. All Finalists Required at Projects Halls B, D/E

Meal vouchers for concession stands in Halls B and D/E
and in the Concourse outside Hall C will be provided to
finalists for lunch. Finalists should note their lunch time
on their voucher.
Schedule of Events

7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m. Special Awards Ceremony Hall A

(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)Professional Attire
Ceremony in which Special Award Organizations,
academic institutions and government agencies
give awards.

Friday, May 15
7:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. Bag Storage Hall C
Attendees who are leaving Pittsburgh immediately after
the Awards Ceremony may store their bags/suitcases in
Hall C. This service will be provided at no charge. Bags and
suitcases are NOT permitted inside the Ceremony Hall or
left in open areas in the Convention Center.

9:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. Grand Awards Ceremony Hall A

Sponsored by Intel
(Doors open at 8:30 a.m.)Professional Attire
All students are to be seated by 8:45 a.m.
Awards Ceremony where winners from each category
as well as the top overall winners for Intel ISEF 2015 are
announced.

Close of Awards Exhibit Halls Open for Project Teardown Halls B, D/E
Ceremony2:00 p.m. Finalists take down and pack projects for return home.
Any stored packing material will be at finalists project
booths. Finalists transporting their own projects will
load them upon completion of packing. Projects being
shipped via FedEx or GES/heavy freight must be packed
and processed for shipping by 2:00 p.m. Intel ISEF 2015
nametags required at all times during dismantlingNo
exceptions.

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 Table of Contents

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 Symposia sessions are an opportunity to share
information with students, parents, teachers and fair directors,
and do not imply endorsement by
Society for Science & the Public. No fees have been paid.

Monday, May 11
9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. Room: 410
Statistics in Science: Basic to Advanced, through the Lens of Meta-Analysis
Dr. Tom Short, John Carroll University, OH
We will review basic statistics, followed by an introduction to multivariate methods,
in the research context of meta-analysis, which involves analyzing data from
multiple studies.
Type: Workshop Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students

9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. Room: 411

Sharing Best Practices for Action Plan Implementation of a Research Course in
High School
Symposia Schedule

Dr. Tina Gibson, Co-Chair, Intel ISEF Advisory Council, Outreach Committee
Members of the Advisory will help initiate an action plan for future implementation
of a research class in high school/ public and private schools will be discussed.
Type: Workshop Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Room: 412

Arduino: Bringing Your Ideas to Life with Programmable Electronics
Derek Runberg, Jeff Branson and Brian Huang, SparkFun Electronics, Niwot, CO
Come and spend an hour with SparkFun learning about the Arduino platform.
Be ready to program and hack your ideas after we get you started.
Note: (10:00 a.m. MondayThursday sessions limited to 40 participants each)
The room is available for open hacking: Monday and Wednesday 12 noon to 5:00
p.m., and Thursday from 12 noon4:00 p.m.
Type: Workshop Audience: Teachers, Students

10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Room: 408/409

Intel ISEF Telling Your Story
Dana Watson and Allison Kubota, North of Nine Communications,
San Francisco, CA
Calling all Intel ISEF finalists! Want to feel more comfortable talking about your
Intel ISEF project in simple terms to the general public and/or reporters? Join us
for an interactive workshop, led by North of Nine Communications, which will help
you develop and tell your Intel ISEF story.
Type: Workshop Audience: Students

10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Room: 410

Admissions 101: Pursuing Science and Engineering at
Highly-Selective Universities
Samantha Goldfarb, Admissions Officer, Columbia University, New York, NY
An overview of college education in STEM fields, especially at highly-selective
universities like Columbia University, plus insight into finding the right fit for you
as a prospective applicant.
Type: Presentation Audience: Teachers, Students

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10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Room: 411
Fundraising 101: A Beginners Guide to Fundraising for Your Fair
Kathleen Bethel, Intel ISEF Advisory Council, Fundraising Committee
Want to find better financial support for your local or regional fair, but dont know
how to get started? We can help! We have been in your shoes and will give you
practical ways that beginner fundraisers can use immediately. Resources will be
provided.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair Directors

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m. Room: 408/409

Intel ISEF Telling Your Story
Dana Watson and Allison Kubota, North of Nine Communications,
San Francisco, CA
Calling all Intel ISEF finalists! Want to feel more comfortable talking about your
Intel ISEF project in simple terms to the general public and/or reporters? Join us
for an interactive workshop, led by North of Nine Communications, which will help
you develop and tell your Intel ISEF story.
Type: Workshop Audience: Students

Symposia Schedule
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m. Room: 411
Divaneering Design Workshop: Rapunzel, Lift Up Your Hair Hon
Shawna Stepp-Jones, Divaneering, Inc., c/o Patent and Trademark Office Society
Like traditional bridge construction workshops, Rapunzel, Lift Up Your Hair Hon is a
Divaneering Design workshop that exposes girls to the engineering design process
as they design and build a beehive structure. Participants will work to build the
tallest, strongest, and lightest beehive. (Limited to 30 students. Same session on
Tuesday at 4:15 p.m.)
Type: Workshop Audience: Students

2:15 p.m.3:15 p.m. Room: 410

IP: What Is It and How Do I Protect It?; Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and
Trade Secrets
Dr. Jorge Valdes and Tanaga Boozer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA
Learn about intellectual property and how patents, trademarks, copyrights and
trade secrets are essential tools to help you protect your work while creating value
in the innovation process. (Same session on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.)
Type: Workshop Audience: Teachers, Students

2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. Room: 411

Hypothesis Generation in Science: A Science Teaching Challenge and Potential
Solution
Paul Strode, Fairview High School, Boulder, CO
Helping students understand and generate appropriate hypotheses and test their
subsequent predictions in science should be at the core of teaching the nature of
science.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair directors, Teachers & Students

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m. Room: 408/409

Intel ISEF Judging
Robert Yost, Intel ISEF Judging Ombudsman
Chuck Vukotich, Chair of Judging, Intel ISEF Pittsburgh 2015
Join us for a Question-and-Answer session about judging at Intel ISEF. Dr. Yost will
explain his role to aid students during judging and provide a brief overview of the
judging process for those new to the Intel ISEF.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students
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 Tuesday, May 12
9:00 a.m.9:30 a.m. Room: 410
Technology Tips & Tricks
Kris Clements, Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport, LA
Learn about technology tips and tricks that will improve your daily experiences.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair directors, Teachers & Students

9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. Room: 408/409

Life After Science FairLeveraging Your Science Fair Experience into
Life Success
Bob Wisner, Alumnus, National Science Fair 1958 and 1959
Learn to leverage your Intel ISEF experience into academic and professional
success in this panel discussion featuring Intel ISEF and science fair alumni.
Type: Panel Discussion Audience: Fair directors, Teachers & Students

9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. Room: 411

Creative Fundraising: Next Steps in Supporting Your Fair
Kathleen Bethel, Intel ISEF Advisory Council, Fundraising Committee
Symposia Schedule

Do you need new ideas on how to find financial support for your local or regional
fair? We can help! Come meet with successful fundraisers who will provide creative
ways to fundraise that you can use immediately. Resources will be provided.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair Directors

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Room: 410

Communicating Science
Janet Raloff, Editor, Science News for Students, SSP, Washington, DC
Eva Emerson, Editor in Chief, Science News, SSP, Washington, DC
Communicating science can be challenging. Attendees will go home with useful tips
from some of the best science journalists in the business.
Type: Workshop Audience: Students

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Room: 412

Arduino: Bringing Your Ideas to Life with Programmable Electronics
Derek Runberg, Jeff Branson and Brian Huang, SparkFun Electronics, Niwot, CO
Come and spend an hour with SparkFun learning about the Arduino platform. Be
ready to program and hack your ideas after we get you started.
Note: (10:00 a.m. MondayThursday sessions limited to 40 participants each)
The room is available for open hacking: Monday and Wednesday 12 noon to 5:00
p.m., and Thursday from 12 noon4:00 p.m.
Type: Workshop Audience: Teachers, Students

10:15 a.m.10:45 a.m. Room: 411

Diffusion of Sustainability Innovation through Effective Education and
Intervention Strategies
Dr. Erin Redman, Program Manager, Arizona State Universitys Walton National
Sustainability Teachers Academy
Robert McGehee, Program Coordinator, Arizona State Universitys Walton National
Sustainability Teachers Academy
So what is sustainability anyway and why should engineers care? If you create
something innovative and easy to use, people will just use it, right? Wrong.
Effective education and communication is necessary in spreading the use of new
innovations.
Type: Workshop Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers

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10:45 a.m.11:45 a.m. Room: 408/409
The $200 Billion Problem: Innovating to Protect our Waterways
Denice Shaw, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
Nutrient pollution is one of the nations most difficult environmental challenges.
Join us to find out how students can help make a difference through data
visualization.
Type: Workshop Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students

11:00 a.m.12 noon Room: 411

Simplistic Statistics for Secondary Students
Patricia Zalo, Manatee High School, Bradenton, FL
Participants will enjoy M&Ms while we review four inferential tests. Handouts will be
available onsite and additional materials can be obtained by email.
Type: Workshop Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students

11:30 a.m.12 noon Room: 410

Sharing Your Science with the Internet
Bethany Brookshire, Science Education Writer, Science News for Students, SSP,
Washington, DC

Symposia Schedule
The Internet is a great outlet for communicating with the world about your science.
This session can help you get started.
Type: Presentation Audience: Teachers, Students

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m. Room: 403/404; Finalist Resource Center

Intel Science Talent Search Application Kick-off
Caitlin Sullivan, Program Manager, Intel Science Talent Search, Washington, DC
Students can open applications and chat with recent alumni, while educators ask
questions of the program manager in a round-table setting.
Type: Workshop Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students

4:15 p.m.5:15 p.m. Room: 410

Intel Science Talent Search Rules and Judging Overview
Caitlin Sullivan, Program Manager, Intel Science Talent Search, Washington, DC
A summary of the Intel STS competition and a general overview of eligibility, rules,
and the judging process.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students

4:15 p.m.5:15 p.m. Room: 408/409

Funding and Financial Strategies to Take Your Project to the Next
LevelSuccessful Commercialization
David Woll, President, Woll Enterprises, Inc., Carmel, IN
Ever wonder if your science project could become commercial? Or if it could who
would you contact? Come join us in this highly entertaining workshop to learn how.
Type: Workshop Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students

4:15 p.m.5:15 p.m. Room: 411

Divaneering Design Workshop: Rapunzel, Lift Up Your Hair Hon
Shawna Stepp-Jones, Divaneering, Inc., c/o Patent and Trademark Office Society
Like traditional bridge construction workshops, Rapunzel, Lift Up Your Hair Hon is a
Divaneering Design workshop that exposes girls to the engineering design process
as they design and build a beehive structure. Participants will work to build the
tallest, strongest, and lightest beehive. (Limited to 30 students)
Type: Workshop Audience: Students

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 Wednesday, May 13
9:15 a.m.10:15 a.m. Room: 410
IP: What Is It and How Do I Protect It?; Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and
Trade Secrets
Dr. Jorge Valdes and Tanaga Boozer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA
Learn about intellectual property and how patents, trademarks, copyrights and
trade secrets are essential tools to help you protect your work while creating value
in the innovation process.
Type: Workshop Audience: Teachers, Students

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Room: 412

Arduino: Bringing Your Ideas to Life with Programmable Electronics
Derek Runberg, Jeff Branson and Brian Huang, SparkFun Electronics, Niwot, CO
Come and spend an hour with SparkFun learning about the Arduino platform. Be
ready to program and hack your ideas after we get you started. Note: (10:00 a.m.
MondayThursday sessions limited to 40 participants each). The room is available
for open hacking: Monday and Wednesday from noon to 5:00 p.m., and Thursday
from noon4:00 p.m.
Symposia Schedule

Type: Workshop Audience: Teachers, Students

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. Room: 408/409

Scientific Review Committee2016 Rules and Guidelines
Nancy Aiello, Intel ISEF SRC Chair
Meet with members of the Intel ISEF SRC to learn of changes in the 2016
International Rules and Guidelines. After the presentation, there will be a Q & A
period.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & SRC members

10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m. Room: 411

Human Power and Space Innovation
Dr. Ana B. Heller, Vice President, Education and Outreach, Spacecialist,
Raanana, Israel
Space projects lead by young students are increasingly attracting worldwide media
attention. This paper examines the young workforce and their role in rejuvenating
the space industry.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair Directors

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m. Room: 408/409

Intel ISEF Display & Safety Rules
Diane Hecht, Intel ISEF Display & Safety, Chair
Join the Display & Safety Committee to discuss infractions encountered this year
as well as changes to the rules and guidelines for 2016. Bring your questions and
concerns for the Committee to answer.
Type: Panel Discussion Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers

1:15 p.m.1:45 p.m. Room: 410

How to Develop and Produce a STE@M Rap Battle for Your School
and District
Teri Barenborg, St. Lucie Public Schools, Fort Pierce, FL
See how STEM learning increased for thousands of students, through hip hop and
rap education by creating a STE@M Rap Battle for students.
Type: Presentation Audience: Teachers, Students

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1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. Room: 411
How to Run A Regional Science & Engineering Fair: Design Your Fair
Management Plan
Rosalie A. Richards, Stetson University, DeLand, FL
Catrena P. Lisse and Candace Morrow, Georgia College & State University,
Milledgeville, GA
Leave this workshop with your management plan and a handbook aligned with
Society for Sciences Standards for Science Fairs: clear goals, mapped activities,
governance/finance structures, assessments, and more.
Type: Workshop Audience: Fair Directors

2:30 p.m.4:00 p.m. Room: 408/409

Scientific Review Committee 101Review of Rules and Guidelines
Nancy Aiello, Intel ISEF SRC Chair
The SRC will present an overview of all rules and guidelines. The presentation will
be beneficial for fair directors and teachers who are new to science fairs or for
veterans who want a quick rules review. After the presentation, there will be a
Q & A period.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers

Symposia Schedule
2:30 p.m.4:00 p.m. Room: 411
Intel ISEF Scientific Review CommitteeSRC Project Review
Chris Miller, Incoming Intel ISEF SRC Chair
Meet with members of the Intel ISEF Scientific Review Committee to discuss
project review by local and regional SRCs. This session is limited to 25 participants
who are members of local or regional SRCs. Must register online at
http://doodle.com/u4a9ssstfb8ty6yw before Wednesday to attend.
Type: Workshop Audience: Local & Regional SRC members

Thursday, May 14
8:45 a.m.9:45 a.m. Room: 410
Admit Me!
Jamilla Jamison, Harvey Mudd College, Associate Director of Admission,
Claremont, CA
Chris Peterson, MIT, Assistant Director of Admission, Cambridge, MA
How to use your research in the college admission process.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students

9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Room: 411

Intel ISEF SRC Office Hours
Nancy Aiello, Intel ISEF SRC Chair
Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one meeting to talk directly with the Intel ISEF
SRC. Bring your specific fair questions and concerns and have the opportunity to
address the issues and find solutions that work for your fair. Must register online
at http://doodle.com/8it442g8g6yb4ikt before Thursday morning. Limited to 24
appointments.
Type: Individual Meeting Audience: Fair Directors, SRC/IRB Chairs & Teachers

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 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Room: 412
Arduino: Bringing Your Ideas to Life with Programmable Electronics
Derek Runberg, Jeff Branson and Brian Huang, SparkFun Electronics, Niwot, CO
Come and spend an hour with SparkFun learning about the Arduino platform. Be
ready to program and hack your ideas after we get you started. Note: (10:00 a.m.
MondayThursday sessions limited to 40 participants each). The room is available
for open hacking: Monday and Wednesday from noon to 5:00 p.m., and Thursday
from noon4:00 p.m.
Type: Workshop Audience: Teachers, Students

11:15 a.m.11:45 a.m. Room: 411

Teaching about Save the Chimps through Digital Education
Teri Barenborg, St. Lucie Public Schools, Fort Pierce, FL
Learn about Save the Chimps, the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in the world and
how we created digital education through the use of student learning modules.
Type: Presentation Audience: Teachers, Students

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m. Room: 410

Adoption of 3D Printing Technologies in Education
Symposia Schedule

Ryan Hess, Senior Manager, Strategy Development for 3D Services, Ricoh Americas
Corporation, Malvern, PA
Demand for student access to 3D printing is rising. Well investigate how
institutions are addressing current and future needs for 3D printing solutions.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students

1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m. Room: 411

Broadcom MASTERS: SSPs Middle School Competition
Allie Stifel, Program Manager, Broadcom MASTERS, SSP, Washington, DC
Broadcom MASTERS, a program of Society for Science & the Public, is the premier
science and engineering competition for 6th-8th grade students in the U.S.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers

2:45 p.m.3:45 p.m. Room: 410

So, You Want to Be an Astronaut?
Mike Masucci, Astronaut Test Pilot, Virgin Galactic
Col. (Ret) Andre Gerner (moderator), The Society of Experimental Test Pilots,
SETP Foundation
Mike Masucci relates his flight test experiences leading up to his current position as
an astronaut test pilot of SpaceShipTwo with Virgin Galactic.
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students

2:45 p.m.3:45 p.m. Room: 411

Probably about Probability
Po-Shen Loh, Carnegie Mellon University, Mathematical Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA
As one of the most mysterious subjects, probability is the source of infamous
apparent-paradoxes and gems. Come, and youll probably be surprised!
Type: Presentation Audience: Fair Directors, Teachers & Students

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Pittsburgh RestaurantsOpen for Breakfast
American Natural Gas Station 37 E Carson Street (412) 471-1529
Bigelow Grille at Doubletree Hotel Doubletree Hotel (412) 281-5013
Blue Bird Kitchen 221 Forbes Avenue (412) 642-4414
Braddocks American Brasserie Renaissance Hotel (412) 992-2005
Dunkin Donuts 28 Market Square (412) 281-3195

Local Restaurants
Eadies Market 500 Grant Street (412) 391-3993
Enrico Biscotti 2022 Penn Avenue (412) 281-2602
Fernandos Caf/Peace Love and Little Donuts 963 Liberty Avenue (412) 434-6378
Fifth Avenue Place Arcade Shops 120 Fifth Avenue (412) 456-7800
Grandview Bakery 225 Shiloh Street (412) 251-0811
Habitat at the Fairmont Hotel 510 Market Street (412) 773-8848
Hanlons Caf 961 Liberty Avenue (412) 394-3500
McDonalds Liberty Avenue 500 Liberty Avenue (412) 391-5470
McDonalds Smithfield Street 505 Smithfield Street (412) 281-1777
Pamelas Diner 60 21st Street (412) 281-6366
Penn City Grille at Westin Hotel Westin Convention Hotel (412) 560-6374
PPG Place Food Court Two PPG Place (412) 434-1900
Primanti Bros. Strip District 46 18th Street (412) 263-2142
Rivers Casino Restaurants 777 Casino Drive (412) 231-7777
Smallman Street Deli 2840 Smallman Street (412) 434-5800
Starbucks at the Omni Hotel 530 William Penn Place (412) 201-2004
Steelhead Brasserie & Wine Bar Marriott City Center (412) 918-1340
Subway Restaurant 930 Penn Avenue (412) 281-7335
The Terrace Room Omni William Penn Hotel (412) 281-7100
Trackside Sheraton Station Square (412) 803-3824

Visit Science News for Students to read about

Intel ISEF winners and other interesting stories
sciencenewsforstudents.org

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 Pittsburgh RestaurantsOpen for Lunch
August Henrys City Saloon 946 Penn Avenue (412) 765-3270
American Natural 37 E Carson Street (412) 471-1529
Atrias at PNC Park 103 Federal Street (412) 322-1850
Bar Louie Station Square 240 Bessemer Court (412) 394-0500
Bigham Tavern 321 Bigham Street (412) 431-9313
Blue Line Grille 1014 Fifth Avenue (412) 281-2583
Bigelow Grille at Doubletree Hotel Doubletree Hotel (412) 281-5013
Braddocks American Brasserie Renaissance Hotel (412) 992-2005
Bravo Franco 613 Penn Avenue (412) 642-6677
Buca di Beppo 3 Station Square Drive (412) 471-9463
Capital Grille of Pittsburgh 301 Fifth Avenue (412) 338-9100
The Carlton 500 Grant Street (412) .391.4152
Christos Mediterranean Grille 130 Sixth Street (412) 261-6442
Diamond Bar and Grill 430 Market Street (412) 325-2000
Blue Bird Kitchen 221 Forbes Avenue (412) 642-4414
Eleven Contemporary Kitchen 1150 Smallman Street (412) 201-5656
Enrico Biscotti 2022 Penn Avenue (412) 281-2602
Dunkin Donuts 28 Market Square (412) 281-3195
Eadies Market 500 Grant Street (412) 391-3993
Local Restaurants

Erins Fine Foods 210 6th Avenue (412) 315-7952

Fifth Avenue Place Arcade Shops 120 Fifth Avenue (412) 456-7800
Gateway Clipper Fleet 350 W. Station Square Drive (412) 355-7980
Grille on Seventh 130 Seventh Street (412) 391-1004
Grand Concourse/Gandy Dancer 100 W. Station Square Drive (412) 261-1717
Habitat at the Fairmont Hotel 510 Market Street (412) 773-8848
Hanlons Caf 961 Liberty Avenue (412) 394-3500
Hard Rock Caf 230 W. Station Square Drive (412) 481-7625
Il Pizzaiolo 8 Market Square (412) 575-5858
Jerome Bettis Grille 36 393 North Shore Drive (412) 224-6287
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches 506 Liberty Avenue (412) 697-0999
Kaya 2000 Smallman Street (412) 261-6565
Lidias Pittsburgh 1400 Smallman Street (412) 552-0150
McCormick & Schmicks Seafood 301 Fifth Avenue (412) 201-6992
McDonalds Liberty Avenue 500 Liberty Avenue (412) 391-5470
McDonalds Smithfield Street 505 Smithfield Street (412) 281-1777
McDonalds Wood Street 608 Wood Street (412) 261-2281
Moes Southwest Grill 210 Market Square (412) 224-4422
Monte Cellos 305 Seventh Avenue (412) 261-2080
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto 1411 Grandview Avenue (412) 481-4414
Nickys Thai Kitchen 903 Penn Avenue (412) 471-8424
Nine on Nine 9th Street (412) 338-6463
NOLA on the Square 24 Market Square (412) 471-9100
Olive or Twist 140 6th Street (412) 255-0524
Original Oyster House 20 Market Square (412) 566-7925
Osteria 2350 Pittsburgh 2350 Railroad Street (412) 281-6595
Packs & Dogs 223 Shiloh Street (412) 231-1855
Pamelas Diner 60 21st Street (412) 281-6366
Penn Brewery 800 Vinial Street (412) 237-9400
Penn Station East Coast Subs 808 Liberty Avenue (412) 803-7366
PPG Place Food Court Two PPG Place (412) 434-1900
Primanti Bros. Strip District 46 18th Street (412) 263-2142
Primanti Bros. Market Square 2 S. Market Square (412) 261-1599
Red Beards on Shiloh 201 Shiloh Street (412) 431-3730

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Red Beards Sports Bar and Grill 144 6th Street (412) 261-2324
Rivers Casino Restaurants 777 Casino Drive (412) 231-7777
Rolands Seafood Grill 1904 Penn Avenue (412) 261-3401
Ruths Chris Steak House Six PPG Place (412) 391-4800
Sammys Famous Corned Beef 901 Liberty Avenue (412) 765-2244
Savoy 2623 Penn Avenue (412) 281-0660

Local Restaurants
Sharp Edge Bistro on Penn 922 Penn Avenue (412) 338-2437
Sinful Sweets Chocolate 901 Penn Avenue (412) 235-7865
Six Penn Kitchen 146 Sixth Street (412) 566-7366
Sonoma Grille 947 Penn Avenue (412) 697-1336
Simple Ingredients 801 Liberty Avenue (412) 434-1122
Smallman Street Deli 2840 Smallman Street (412) 434-5800
Soho 203 Federal Street (412) 321-7646
Starbucks at the Omni Hotel 530 William Penn Place (412) 201-2004
Steelhead Brasserie & Wine Bar Marriott City Center (412) 918-1340
Subway Restaurant 930 Penn Avenue (412) 281-7335
Sushi Kim 1241 Penn Avenue (412) 281-9956
Tap Room Omni William Penn Hotel (412) 281-7100
T.G.I. Fridays 1027 Fifth Avenue (412) 471-1736
Ten Penny 960 Penn Avenue (412) 318-8000
The Terrace Room Omni William Penn Hotel (412) 281-7100
Three Rivers Restaurant Wyndham Grand Hotel (412) 391-4600
Tonic Bar and Grill 971 Liberty Avenue (412) 456-0460
Trackside Sheraton Station Square (412) 803-3824
Valozzis Pittsburgh 220 Fifth Avenue (412) 394-3400

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 Pittsburgh RestaurantsOpen for Dinner
Altius 1230 Grandview (412) 904-4442
American Natural 37 E Carson Street (412) 471-1529
Andys at Fairmont 510 Market Street (412) 773-8884
Atrias at PNC Park 103 Federal Street (412) 322-1850
August Henrys City Saloon 946 Penn Avenue (412) 765-3270
Backstage Bar at Theater Square 655 Penn Avenue (412) 325-6769
Bar Louie Station Square 240 Bessemer Court (412) 394-0500
Bella Vista Ristorante Italiano 1204 Grandview Avenue (412) 431-1660
Bigelow Grille at Doubletree Hotel Doubletree Hotel (412) 281-5013
Bigham Tavern 321 Bigham Street (412) 431-9313
Blue Line Grille 1014 Fifth Avenue (412) 281-2583
Braddocks American Brasserie Renaissance Hotel (412) 992-2005
Bravo Franco 613 Penn Avenue (412) 642-6677
Buca di Beppo 3 Station Square Drive (412) 471-9463
Capital Grille of Pittsburgh 301 Fifth Avenue (412) 338-9100
The Carlton 500 Grant Street (412) 391-4152
Christos Mediterranean Grille 130 Sixth Street (412) 261-6442
Cioppinos Restaurant & Cigar Bar 2350 Railroad Street (412) 281-6593
Local Restaurants

Diamond Bar and Grill 430 Market Street (412) 325-2000

Dunkin Donuts 28 Market Square (412) 281-3195
Eleven Contemporary Kitchen 1150 Smallman Street (412) 201-5656
Fifth Avenue Place Arcade Shops 120 Fifth Avenue (412) 456-7800
Gateway Clipper Fleet 350 W. Station Square Drive (412) 355-7980
Grand Concourse/Gandy Dancer 100 W. Station Square Drive (412) 261-1717
Grille on Seventh 130 Seventh Street (412) 391-1004
Habitat at the Fairmont Hotel 510 Market Street (412) 773-8848
Hard Rock Caf 230 W. Station Square Drive (412) 481-7625
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse 247 North Shore (412) 222-4014
Il Pizzaiolo 8 Market Square (412) 575-5858
Isabela on Grandview 1318 Grandview Avenue (412) 531-4882
Jerome Bettis Grille 36 393 North Shore Drive (412) 224-6287
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches 506 Liberty Avenue (412) 697-0999
Kaya 2000 Smallman Street (412) 261-6565
LeMont Restaurant 1114 Grandview Avenue (412) 431-3100
Lidias Pittsburgh 1400 Smallman Street (412) 552-0150
McCormick & Schmicks Seafood 301 Fifth Avenue (412) 201-6992
McDonalds Liberty Avenue 500 Liberty Avenue (412) 391-5470
McDonalds Smithfield Street 505 Smithfield Street (412) 281-1777
Melting Pot 125 W. Station Square Drive (412) 261-3477
Moes Southwest Grill 210 Market Square (412) 224-4422
Monte Cellos 305 Seventh Avenue (412) 261-2080
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto 1411 Grandview Avenue (412) 481-4414
Mortons Steakhouse 625 Liberty Avenue (412) 261-7141
Nickys Thai Kitchen 903 Penn Avenue (412) 471-8424
Nine on Nine 9th Street (412) 338-6463
NOLA on the Square 24 Market Square (412) 471-9100
Olive or Twist 140 6th Street (412) 255-0524
Original Oyster House 20 Market Square (412) 566-7925
Osteria 2350 Pittsburgh 2350 Railroad Street (412) 281-6595
Packs & Dogs 223 Shiloh Street (412) 231-1855
Penn Brewery 800 Vinial Street (412) 237-9400
Penn Station East Coast Subs 808 Liberty Avenue (412) 803-7366
PPG Place Food Court Two PPG Place (412) 434-1900

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Primanti Bros. Market Square 2 S. Market Square (412) 261-1599
Primanti Bros. Strip District 46 18th Street (412) 263-2142
Red Beards on Shiloh 201 Shiloh Street (412) 431-3730
Red Beards Sports Bar and Grill 144 6th Street (412) 261-2324
Rivers Casino Restaurants 777 Casino Drive (412) 231-7777
Ruths Chris Steak House Six PPG Place (412) 391-4800
Savoy 2623 Penn Avenue (412) 281-0660
Seviche 930 Penn Avenue (412) 697-3120
Sharp Edge Bistro on Penn 922 Penn Avenue (412) 338-2437
Simple Ingredients 801 Liberty Avenue
Sinful Sweets Chocolate 901 Penn Avenue (412) 235-7865
Six Penn Kitchen 146 Sixth Street (412) 566-7366
Smallman Street Deli 2840 Smallman Street (412) 434-5800
Soho 203 Federal Street (412) 321-7646
Sonoma Grille 947 Penn Avenue (412) 697-1336
Starbucks at the Omni Hotel 530 William Penn Place (412) 201-2004
Steelhead Brasserie & Wine Bar Marriott City Center (412) 918-1340
Subway Restaurant 930 Penn Avenue (412) 281-7335
Sushi Kim 1241 Penn Avenue (412) 281-9956
T.G.I. Fridays 1027 Fifth Avenue (412) 471-1736

Local Restaurants
Tap Room Omni William Penn Hotel (412) 281-7100
Ten Penny 960 Penn Avenue (412) 318-8000
The Terrace Room Omni William Penn Hotel (412) 281-7100
Texas de Brazil 240 W Station Square Drive (412) 230-4001
Three Rivers Restaurant Wyndham Grand Hotel (412) 391-4600
Tin Angel 1200 Grandview Avenue (412) 381-1919
Tonic Bar and Grill 971 Liberty Avenue (412) 456-0460
Trackside Sheraton Station Square (412) 803-3824
Valozzis Pittsburgh 220 Fifth Avenue (412) 394-3400

Pittsburgh RestaurantsOpen past 11:00 p.m.

American Natural 37 E Carson Street (412) 471-1529
Andys at Fairmont 510 Market Street (412) 773-8884
Bar Louie Station Square 240 Bessemer Court (412) 394-0500
Bigham Tavern 321 Bigham Street (412) 431-9313
Blue Line Grille 1014 Fifth Avenue (412) 281-2583
Bravo Franco 613 Penn Avenue (412) 642-6677
Buckhead Saloon 225 W. Station Square Drive (412) 232-3101
Cioppinos Restaurant & Cigar Bar 2350 Railroad Street (412) 281-6593
Dunkin Donuts 28 Market Square (412) 281-3195
Olive or Twist 140 6th Street (412) 255-0524
Packs & Dogs 223 Shiloh Street (412) 231-1855
Penn Brewery 800 Vinial Street (412) 237-9400
Primanti Bros. Market Square 2 S. Market Square (412) 261-1599
Primanti Bros. Strip District 46 18th Street (412) 263-2142
Red Beards on Shiloh 201 Shiloh Street (412) 431-3730
Red Beards Sports Bar and Grill 144 6th Street (412) 261-2324
Rivers Casino Restaurants 777 Casino Drive (412) 231-7777
Savoy 2623 Penn Avenue (412) 281-0660
Seviche 930 Penn Avenue (412) 697-3120
Sharp Edge Bistro on Penn 922 Penn Avenue (412) 338-2437
Soho 203 Federal Street (412) 321-7646
Sonoma Grille 947 Penn Avenue (412) 697-1336
Tavern 245 245 4th Avenue (412) 281-4345
Tonic Bar and Grill 971 Liberty Avenue (412) 456-0460
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 Attractions, Services, Medical Care, Entertainment
For all attractions, go to www.visitpittsburgh.com/see-do/index.cfm and choose
DOWNTOWN as your location.

Banks
Citizens Bank 525 William Penn Place (412) 227-1558
Dollar Bank 225 Forbes Avenue (412) 261-2343
537 Smithfield Street (412) 261-8400
340 4th Avenue (412) 261-7649
Fifth Third Bank 707 Grant Street, #2000 (412) 291-5555
First Niagara Bank 11 Stanwix Street (412) 807-2900
Practical Guide and Local Information

500 Grant Street (412) 227-5053

PNC Bank 600 Grant Street (412) 762-6120

Copy and Mail Services

Copies For Less Printers 804 Penn Avenue (412) 288-2525
Ditto Document Services, Inc. 610 Smithfield Street, Suite 200 (412) 434-6666
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center 960 Penn Avenue (412) 391-2014
Minuteman Press 905 Liberty Avenue (412) 471-5599

Drugstores
CVS Pharmacy 610 Wood Street (412) 471-9294
226 6th at Liberty Street (412) 281-0403
429 Smithfield Street (412) 261-4846
Rite-Aid 623 Smithfield Street (412) 471-8882
519 Penn Avenue (412) 391-0969

Grocery StoreOutside food cannot be brought into the DLCC

Giant Eagle North Side 318 Cedar Avenue (412) 321-3551
Whole Foods 5880 Centre Avenue (412) 441-7960
Giant Eagle South Side 2021 Wharton Street (412) 488-1816

Medical/Dental
Hospitals
Allegheny General Hospital 320 East North Avenue (412) 359-3131
Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh 401 Penn Avenue (412) 692-5325
Magee-Womens Hospital 300 Halket Street 1-866-MyMagee
UPMC Mercy Hospital 1400 Locust Street (412) 232-8111

Urgent Care
Concentra Urgent Care 1600 West Carson Street (412) 391-1137
MedExpress Urgent Care-Bloomfield 5201 Baum Boulevard (412) 687-3627
UPMC Urgent CareShadyside 5231 Centre Avenue (412) 623-4114

Dental Care
Emmert Dental Associates 433 Market Street, #3 (412) 434-6060
Sixth Street Dental 125 6th Street (412) 338-0678

Shopping
Macys Downtown 400 5th Avenue (412) 232-2000
Staples 6375 Penn Avenue (412) 363-5148
SW Randall Toys 630 Smithfield Street (412) 562-9252
Target 6231 Penn Avenue (East Liberty) (412) 626-3288
Target 360 Waterfront Drive (Waterfront) (412) 464-2522

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Walmart 877 Freeport Road (412) 782-4444
Walmart Supercenter 250 Summit Park Drive (Airport) (412) 788-9079

Movie Theatres
SouthSide Works Cinema 425 Cinema Drive (412) 381-7335

Shopping Malls
Ross Park Mall 1000 Ross Park Mall Drive (412) 369-4400
South Hills Village 301 S. Hills Village (412) 831-8652

Practical Guide and Local Information

Post Offices
US Post Office 625 Stanwix Street (412) 642-2168
UPS Store 3945 Forbes Avenue (412) 621-6261

Florists
Wallace Floral 20 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Ave Place (412) 471-7101
Jim Ludwigs Blumengarten 2650 Penn Avenue (412) 281-3322

Dry Cleaners
Galardis 30 Minute Cleaners 119 Forbes Avenue (412) 471-7968

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 Society for Science & the Public thanks the dedicated
members of the Pittsburgh Local Arrangements Committee
who have worked hard in preparation for
Intel ISEF 2015:

Judy Hallinen, Chair

Ron Baillie
Pittsburgh Local Arrangements Committee

Nicholas Barsic
Laura Branby
Renny Clark
Tom Conroy
Angela Corvello
Catherine M. DeLoughry
Justin Driscoll
Judy Green
Heather Herrington
W. Richard Howe
Terry Jacobsen
Jeff Jordan
Chuck Kahle
Nadya Kessler
Lisa Kosick
Karen Kreuger
Cheryl Kubelick
Robert Kumpf
Barbara Lease
Bridget McCourt
Cheryl McLaughlin
Joe McLaughlin
Ann Metzger
Linda Ortenzo
Karl Pietrzak
Annie Prucey
Mike Robertson
Ken Service
Kristen Turner
John Varine
Janet Vukotich
Charles J. Vukotich, Jr.
Janet Waldeck
David Westrick

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Society for Science & the Public and Intel thank the dedicated
Committee members of Intel ISEF 2015.
Scientific Review Committee Intel ISEF SRC Readers
Nancy Aiello, Chair Magan Lewis
Susan Appel Tim Martin
Henry Disston Larry Sernyk
Jennifer Green Andrea Spencer
Paula Johnson Robert Yost
Chris Miller
Evelyn Montalvo
Jason Shuffitt
We thank Nancy Aiello for her many years of service to SSP and Intel ISEF.

Intel ISEF Special Committees

Advisory Council
Trace Bowen, Chair Stephanie Jones
Paola Agostini Jeanette Kim
Marie Aloia Pat Keeling
Christina McDaniel, Chen Ling
Incoming Chair Nadia Makar
Joe Scott, Past Chair Shirley Miranda
Kathleen Bethel, Secretary Doreen Oswald
Kris Clements Alicia Schiller
Tina Gibson Nobuo Ueno
Sissel Holmern

Display & Safety Committee

Diane Hecht, Chair Tom Marshall
Lucy Adams Michelle Norgren
Etzel Brower, Sr. Jody Oaks
Courtney Butler Ryan Patterson
Tom Carson Pamela Probert
Pamela Ceglinski Bonnie Schmidt
Rob-Bob Ceglinski Lisa Scott
Charles Conroy Warren Spalinger
Kelly Corkern Cheryl Sturgeon
Darcy Hecht John Varine
Paul Hughes Tina Webb-Browning
Rex Kim Kerrm Yau
Valerie Lucchesi-Elliott

Judging Advisory Committee

Robert Yost, Chair Linda Mantel
Leonard Duda Alicia Martinez
Bill Glaunsinger Rob Reis
Lorna Glaunsinger Cheryl Scott
Chris Gould Charles J. Vukotich
Arnetia Maasha

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 Society for Science & the Public, Intel and the
Pittsburgh Local Arrangements Committee recognize with
gratitude the judges, volunteers, parents, teachers and fair
directors who make the Intel ISEF possible year after year.
The following individuals, volunteers, and organizations are
recognized for their special dedication to Intel ISEF.

Mimi Alkire Hynda Kleinman

Buddy Bounds Ivy Kuberry
Bill Chown Ernie Lopez
Andrea Clinkenbeard Santana Lopez
Daniel Cook James Lowery
Glen Cook Eleonor Meltzer
Joel Cook Rakesh Mittal
Nolan Danchick Tony Ortiz
Ibby Dickson Nick Schafer
Michael Foy Joe Schwer
Daniel Greven Larry Sernyk
Thank You

Bob Haines Taylor Snyder

Kimberly Holifield Junior Warner
Sean Kennedy Ryan Warner
Karen Kinsman Michelle Yost

Carnegie Mellon University

Los Angeles Local Arrangements Committee
Phoenix Local Arrangements Committee
Carnegie Science Center
Math and Science CollaborativeAllegheny Intermediate Unit
University of Pittsburgh
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Dr. Nelson Ying

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Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2015 57
 In 1996, Intel became the title sponsor of Intel ISEF.
Since then, it has raised the programs visibility and
made Intel ISEF the world-renowned competition that it is,
with true international participation and excellence.
Society for Science & the Public thanks Intel
for its many contributions to the Intel ISEF.

Wendy Hawkins
Executive Director, Intel Foundation

Intel ISEF Corporate Team

Gail Dundas Anne McGrath
Senior Communications Manager Program Manager
Global Marketing and Communications Intel Science Competitions
Intel

Dan Johnson Karen Merrill

Marketing Manager K12 Events and Logistics Manager
Global Marketing and Communications Corporate Affairs Group

Kelley Oliver
Event Marketing Manager
Global Marketing and Communications

And the many Intel employees who support Intel ISEF

and affiliated fairs around the world.

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Society for Science & the Public (SSP), a nonprofit membership organization based
in Washington, D.C., owns and has administered the ISEF since its inception in 1950.
Through the Intel ISEF, SSP encourages students to apply their imagination to excel
in the sciences while exploring their unique and personal visions of the future.

Maya Ajmera
President and CEO
Publisher, Science News

Society for Science & the Public

Rick Bates Michele Glidden
Chief Development & Communications Officer Chief Program Officer
Eva Emerson Cait Goldberg
Editor in Chief, Science News Chief of Event Planning and Operations
Charles Feeney Mike Mills
Chief Financial Officer Chief Digital Officer and Associate Publisher

Society for Science & the Public staff at the Intel ISEF 2015:
Rachel Alper DirectorDevelopment
Bethany Brookshire WriterScience Education
Carolyn Carson Alumni Coordinator
Sarah Conner Associate SpecialistScience Education Programs
Laurie Demsey Senior SpecialistDomestic Fairs
Jinny Farrell SpecialistInternational Fairs
Ouida Freeman ManagerHuman Resources
Marisa Gaggi Associate SpecialistEvents
Alan Gordon DirectorData Analytics
Victor Hall Senior SpecialistOutreach
June Kee SpecialistAward and Education Program Administration
Angela Kim Chief of Staff
Ashley Johnson Operations Specialist
Lisa McClure ManagerIntel International Science and Engineering Fair
Amy Mendez Executive Assistant to the President
James Moore DirectorNetworking and Systems Administration
Nancy Moulding Senior SpecialistExternal Affairs
Anthony Payne ManagerOperations
Melissa Pewett SpecialistSponsorship
Janet Raloff EditorScience News for Students
Diane Rashid SpecialistVolunteer and Special Awards
Paul Roger Lead SpecialistFacilities
Krystal Robinson Database Manager
Chris Rivieccio Web Developer/Analyst
Laura Shaposhnikova Alumni Communications Associate
Sharon Snyder ManagerInternational Fairs and Volunteer Recruitment
Greg Sprouse SpecialistInformation Technology
Allison Stifel ManagerBroadcom MASTERS
Caitlin Sullivan ManagerIntel Science Talent Search
Randy Williams Mail Room Technician
Kerwin Wilson AssociateAdvertising and Circulation
Sarah Wood DirectorCommunications
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 Intel ISEF 2015 Survey
We want your feedback.

Please take a few moments to provide

your feedback on your experiences at
Intel ISEF 2015.

After Intel ISEF, follow the link

https://student.societyforscience.org/attendees

Get Involved.
SSP and Intel are proud to announce
that the Intel International Science
and Engineering Fair will be held
in Phoenix, AZ in May 813, 2016.

Volunteer, judge,
or interpret.
To learn more:
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 Countries, regions, and territories
participating in Intel ISEF 2015
Each # next to the finalists name indicates previous Intel ISEF participation
An * identifies non-competing projects
T: precedes the name of the Teacher-Sponsor of the Finalist
A T after the booth ID number indicates a Team Project

AMERICAN SAMOA
Pago Pago, TEAS01, American Samoa Science Fair
ANIM069I Testing Plant Extracts Barringtonia asiatica and Derris malaccensis as
Alternative Population Control Methods for the Crown-of-Thorns Seastar
(Acanthaster planci)
# Tiara Marie Drabble, 17, Senior, South Pacific Academy, Pago Pago,
American Samoa, T: Cecilia Tuionoula
MCRO056I An Experimental Evaluation of Coliform and E. coli Bacteria in School
Lunch Produce
# Liana Gurr, 17, Senior, Tafuna High School, Pago Pago, American Samoa,
T: Joserose Jyothibhavan
PLNT056I Anthracnose Disease Resistance by Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Induced

Finalist Directory
Priming in Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa L.)
# Charu Joserose, 16, Junior, Tafuna High School, Pago Pago, American Samoa,
T: Joserose Jyothibhavan

ARGENTINA
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, ARG001, National Science Fair of Argentina
EGPH001T Use of Renewable Energy in Huiliches Department (in Neuquen, Patagonia,
Argentina)
Agustin Rodriguez Alvarez, 19, Senior; Cristian David Polizzi, 19, Senior,
Escuela Provincial de Educacion Tecnica No 4, Junin de los Andes, Argentina,
T: Enrique Garces Olsen

AUSTRALIA
Melbourne, AUS003, BHP Billiton Science and Engineering Awards
CHEM014I Understanding Antagonistic Interactions between Heartburn Drugs and
the Effectiveness of Heartburn Drug Combinations
Jackson Yi Zhou Huang, 18, Senior, Queensland Academy for Science,
Mathematics and Technology, Brisbane, Australia, T: Jane Gorman
EAEV021I Much Ado about Oil
Melissa Rose Gerwin, 18, Senior, Hellyer College, Shorewell Park, Australia,
T: Ann Burke
EBED014I PROTEGO: Proactive Technology for Elderly on the Go
Dhruv Siddharth Verma, 15, Freshman, Scotch College, Hawthorn, Australia,
T: Siddharth Vinay Verma
EGCH012I Integrating Technologies for the Production of Bioelectricity
and Bioethanol
Somya Mehra, 17, Senior, Balwyn High School, North Balwyn, Australia,
T: Gemma Slussareff
PHYS013I Have a Swingin' Time: Investigation into the Effects of Mass Distribution
on a Pendulum's Motion to Model a Swing for Disabled Persons
Benjamin Geoffrey Grace, 18, Senior, Trinity Anglican School, Cairns,
Australia, T: Brian Springell
Sydney, AUS002, Young Scientist
BEHA033I Stay Tuned! Comparing the Effects of Long and Short-Term Auditory
Stimulation for Increasing the Sensitivity of a Persons Hearing
Alexandra Zoe Garth, 16, Junior, Redeemer Baptist School, North Parramatta,
Australia, T: Stuart Garth

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 EAEV043I Breathe Easy: Developing an Automated Ventilation Cycle System to
Regulate CO2 Buildup in Vehicles
Chanum Bartolo Torres, 16, Junior, Redeemer Baptist School, North
Parramatta, Australia, T: Stuart Garth
EGCH011I The Effects of Various Surfactants on the Efficiency of the Convection
Processes Occurring within Ferrofluid
Josie Alexandra Jakovac, 15, Sophomore, Hills Adventist College, Sydney,
Australia, T: Alison Galia

AUSTRIA
Vienna, AUT001, Vienna International Science and Engineering Fair
CHEM058T PhosporCycle: Thermochemical Phosphorus Recovery and Low-Cost
Rapid Determination
Simon Moll, 19, Freshman; Hanna Franziska Weiss, 19, Freshman; Dominik
Heinz Dorler, 20, Freshman, Hohere Technische
Bundeslehr- und Versuchsanstalt Dornbirn, Dornbirn, Austria, T: Rudolf Sams
CHEM059I No K.O.Studies on Rapid Determination Methods of GHB and GBL in
Different Party Drinks
Isabella Innerebner, 20, Freshman, Higher School of Technology Braunau,
Braunau am Inn, Austria, T: Josef Wagner
ENEV088T Oil Filter Recycling Plant
Alexander Nowak, 20, Senior; Alan Schwarz, 20, Senior, HTL1 Lastenstrasse,
Finalist Directory

Klagenfurt, Austria; Hohere Technische Bundeslehranstallt, Klagenfurt,

Austria, T: Florian Nowak
ROBO019T Multi Robot Indoor System
Guenther Cwioro, 20, Senior; Peter Kohout, 20, Senior, Hohere technische
Bundeslehr- und Versuchsanstalt Villach, Villach, Austria, T: Robert Hufsky

AZERBAIJAN
Baku, AZR001, Azerbaijan Science and Engineering Fair
CHEM015T Crowned Iron
Rana Hasanzade, 16, Sophomore; Laman Aliyeva, 15, Sophomore,
Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan, T: Ulviyya Hasanova
EGPH008T Limelight Energy (Application of Nanoparticles to the Optic Energy Cell)
Jamil Muradov #, 17, Senior; Rustam Muradov, 15, Freshman, Baku European
Lyceum, Baku, Azerbaijan, T: Seadet Veysova
EGPH033I E.F.E.W. (Electricity From Electromagnetic Waves)
Ikram Emil oglu Gabiyev, 13, Freshman, Ankara School Lyceum,
Baku, Azerbaijan, T: Sevda Alizada
PHYS014T Development of Advanced Superionic Conductors Based on Topological
Nanorods Crystals
Nigar Nigar Sardarli, 16, Freshman; Madat Sardarli, 15, Freshman, Lyceum
Named After Academician Zarifa Aliyeva, Baku, Azerbaijan, T: Aygun Azizova

BELARUS
Minsk, BLR001, BelISEF
ENEV014I Environmental Monitoring Probe Based on Intel Edison Platform
Ivan Saetchnikov, 17, Freshman, BSU Lyceum, Minsk, Belarus,
T: Aleh Ilyutsenka
ENMC015T Increasing Wing Lift for Safer Landing
Viktar Beliautsou, 17, Junior; Mikita Syrovatnikau, 17, Junior; Aleh Karabko,
17, Junior, Minsk State Regional Liceum, Minsk, Belarus; Gymnasia No. 40,
Minsk, Belarus, T: Kanstantin Sechka
ENMC016I Creation of the Multifunctional UAV
Dzmitry Kryvenchuk, 17, Junior, Pinsk Gymnasium No.1 named after
F. Perets, Pinsk, Belarus, T: Nina Ramashka
SOFT014I Artemis Web Security: Smart Security System for Websites with
Constant Control
Uladzislau Hadalau, 15, Freshman, State Institution of Education Secondary
School No. 11, Slutsk, Belarus, T: Uladzimir Zhuk

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BRAZIL
Campinas, BRA003, Escola Americana De Campinas
CBIO010I Improving the Efficiency of Genome Variants Detection by the
Parallelization of Its Computer Process
Lucas Lopes Cendes, 15, Sophomore, Escola Americana de Campinas,
Campinas, Brazil, T: Mauricio Gozzi
EAEV031T Comparative Analysis between Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Activated
Carbon through Sedimentation and Ultrafiltration for the Removal of
Metallic Ions from Industrial Wastewater
Santiago Maria Calderon Novoa, 17, Junior; Diana Marie Sieh, 16, Junior,
Escola Americana de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil; Brazil, T: Mauricio Gozzi
EGCH013I Alternative Fuel Vehicles: Hydrogen as a Viable Option
Gabriela Garcia Therezo, 14, Freshman, Escola Americana de Campinas,
Campinas, Brazil, T: Stetson Johnson
Novo Hamburgo, BRA001, International Fair of South America - MOSTRATEC
ANIM003T Environmental Impact of Artisanal Fishing
Afonso Bosse, 18, Junior; Mauricio Antonio Goetten, 18, Junior, Instituto
Federal de Educacao, Cincia e Tecnologia de Santa Catarina (IFSC) -
Campus Jaragua do Sul, Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, T: Mario Cesar Sedrez
BMED001I Synergetic Action of a Natural Antiviral
Helyson Lucas Bezerra Braz, 19, Junior, Instituto Federal de Educacao,
Ciencia e Tecnologia do Ceara - Campus Limoeiro do Norte, Limoeiro

Finalist Directory
do Norte, Brazil, T: Renata Chastinet Braga
CHEM008T Obtention of Detergent Solution for Organs Decellularization Process
Vitoria Muller Gerst, 17, Junior; Gabriela Bronca Lopes, 18, Junior, Fundacao
Escola Tecnica Liberato Salzano da Cunha, Novo Hamburgo, Brazil,
T: Schana Andreia da Silva
EAEV001T SOS Drought: Seeding Life through Low Cost Catchment and Desalination
Systems in Semi Arid Region
Maria Vanessa Oliveira Teodosio, 17, Junior; Fatima Natanna de Miranda,
17, Junior, Escola Estadual De Educacao Profissional Julio Franca, Bela Cruz,
Brazil, T: Fernando Nunes de Vasconcelos
EBED041T Agri-Weather: Meteorological Solutions for the Agribusiness
Pedro Otavio Liberato Rocha, 17, Junior; Eduardo da Silva Campos, 19,
Junior; Lucas Moraes, 17, Junior, Instituto Federal de Educacao, Ciencia e
Tecnologia de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Brazil; Escola Antonietta
e Leon Feffer, Sao Paulo, Brazil, T: Jiyan Yari
ENEV001I Transforming Buriti Waste in Swine Feed and Activated Carbon: Study of
Economic and Social Viability and Reduction of Environmental Impacts
Mauricio Pantoja, 19, Junior, State School Manoel Antonio de Castro,
Igarape-Miri, Brazil, T: Gilberto Luis Sousa Da Silva
MATS001T Influence of the Use Eva-Poly (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) Waste as
Lightweight Aggregate in Alkali-Activated Mortars
Lucas Engelmann Flores, 17, Junior; Rafael Flores, 17, Junior, Fundacao
Escola Tecnica Liberato Salzano Vieira da Cunha, Novo Hamburgo, Brazil,
T: Schana Andreia da Silva
PHYS002I ENCRYPTA: Chaos and Cryptography A Software Based on the
Logistic Map
Felipe Frid Buniac, 17, Junior, Escola Antonietta e Leon Feffer, Sao Paulo,
Brazil, T: Thiago Nascimento Nogueira
SOFT007I Narrativa Soft: Software to Work on Narrative Production
Bibiana da Costa Davila, 18, Junior, Fundacao Escola Tecnica Liberato
Salzano Vieira da Cunha, Novo Hamburgo, Brazil, T: Rafaela Janice Boeff
de Vargas
Sao Paulo, BRA002, FEBRACE - Feira Brasileira de Ciencias e Engenharia
BCHM023I Medicinal Potential, Phytochemical Composition and Identification of
Bioactive Compounds in Corn Silks (Zea mays L.) Extracts
Matheus dos Santos Passo, 18, Senior, Instituto Federal de Educacao,
Ciencia e Tecnologia do Maranhao - Unidade Imperatriz, Imperatriz, Brazil, T:
Vanderlene Brasil Lucena

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 BEHA034T Strengthening Black People and Quilombola Identities in Antonio
Cardoso Town
Beatriz de Santana Pereira, 17, Senior; Thayna dos Santos Almeida, 16,
Senior, Colegio Estadual Antonio Carlos Magalhaes, Antonio Cardoso, Brazil,
T: Patricia Azevedo Cerqueira Peixoto
BMED070I Development of a Bakery Product for Celiacs: A Novel Approach for Fiber
Enrichment Using Agroindustrial Residues
Alessandro Hippler Roque, 18, Senior, Instituto Federal de Educacao,
Ciencia e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul Campus Osorio, Osorio, Brazil,
T: Flavia Santos Twardowski Pinto
CBIO031I Development of a Low Cost Thermocycler with Sample Temperature
Prediction Model
Luiz Fernando da Silva Borges, 16, Senior, Instituto Federal de Educacao,
Ciencia e Tecnologia de Mato Grosso do Sul Campus Aquidauana,
Aquidauana, Brazil, T: Leandro de Jesus
CELL027I Identification of Genes from Protein-Protein Network Analyses in
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Eric Grosman Radu Halpern, 17, Senior, Escola Antonietta e Leon Feffer, Sao
Paulo, Brazil, T: Carolina Cappi
CELL040I Search for New Ways to Improve Immune Response against Cancer:
Modulation of FASL (CD95L) by Lipid Mediators on Lymphocytes
Giulia Maria Ramella, 16, Senior, Colegio Dante Alighieri, Sao Paulo, Brazil,
Finalist Directory

T: Carolina Lavini Ramos

EBED029T AutoGuardian: Monitoring of Automotive Data to Help Forensic Analysis
Mariana da Silva Chermont, 17, Senior; Bruna Luzia Almeida Rodrigues, 18,
Senior, Instituto Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul Campus Nova Andradina,
Nova Andradina, Brazil, T: Rodrigo Silva Duran
ENEV044T Polymeric System for Tanker Ships to Prevent Oil Pollution in the Sea
Gustavo Souza Bastos, 18, Senior; Felipe Rodrigues Galhardo, 17, Senior;
Alex Vieira Alencar, 17, Senior, Centro Educacional SESI-397, Maua, Brazil,
T: Adriel Fernandes Sartori
PLNT037T Synthesis of Natural Herbicide and Study of Its Effects on Grain Seeds
Germination and Microorganisms Growth
Juliana dos Santos Lopes Marinho, 20, Senior; Letcia Ado Gomes, 19,
Senior; Marcus Vinicius Pinto Pereira, 18, Senior, Instituto Federal de
Educacao Ciencia e Tecnologia do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
T: Cleber Bomfim Barreto Junior

BULGARIA
Sofia, BGR001, Bulgarian Science and Innovation Fair
MATH046I Vector Parking Functions and Tree Inversions
Petar Milkov Gaydarov, 18, Senior, Model High School of Mathematics "Akad.
Kiril Popov", Plovdiv, Bulgaria, T: Samuel Hopkins
PHYS001I Analysis of the Liquids Composition by the Sound Produced by Their
Heating
Grigori Dobri Matein, 19, Senior, 91. German Language High School "Prof.
Konstantin Galabov", Sofia, Bulgaria, T: Asen Pashov
SOFT001I Cryptographically Secure Detection of Mirror Worlds
Hristo Tsvetanov Stoyanov, 19, Senior, Sofia High School of Mathematics,
Sofia, Bulgaria, T: Evgenia Sendova

CANADA
Canada, CAN002, Youth Science CanadaTeam Canada
BMED072I Development of a Novel Oncolytic Virus for Cancer Treatment
and Diagnosis
Aditya Anand Mohan, 18, Senior, Colonel By Secondary School, Ottawa,
Canada, T: Jennifer Lee
BMED073I miRNAs as Biomarkers of IAPP-induced Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes
Janice Pang, 17, Junior, Pinetree Secondary School, Coquitlam, Canada,
T: Yvonne Chan

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BMED074I Development of a Nanoparticle for Targeted Antigen Delivery as a
Therapeutic Vaccination Platform
# Amit Scheer, 16, Junior, Colonel By Secondary School, Ottawa, Canada,
T: Leanne Houston
BMED075I Impact of Burst Exercise on Cardiometabolic Status of Newly Diagnosed
Type 2 Diabetics
# Avinash Kumar Pandey, 17, Senior, Waterloo Collegiate Institute, Waterloo,
Canada, T: Mark Menhennet
BMED082I Low-Cost Disposable Device for Point-of-Care Nucleic Acid Testing of HIV:
Sample-to-Answer in 60 Minutes for Less than $5.00
# Nicole Sabina Ticea, 16, Freshman, York House School, Vancouver, Canada,
T: Dennise Dombroski
CBIO032I Picture This: A Novel Approach to Limb Donor Matching, Prosthetic Design
and Bone Allografts
Daniel McInnis, 17, Senior, St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School, Ottawa,
Canada, T: Ian Taylor
EAEV048I Patination of Raw Lithic Materials for Analysis of Prehistoric Artifacts
Emily Cross, 15, Freshman, Hammarskjold High School, Thunder Bay,
Canada, T: Alexandra Kraft- Willson
EGPH046I The e-Drink: Capturing Electricity from Beverages
# Ann Makosinski, 17, Senior, Saint Michaels University School, Victoria,
Canada, T: Michael Jackson

Finalist Directory
ENMC039I The FIRST Frame: Personalized Front Impact Reduction SysTem
for Bicycles
# Duncan Bayard Stothers, 17, Senior, St. George's School, Vancouver, Canada,
T: Walley Mackay
ENMC040I A Biomimetic Non-Planar Approach to Reducing Induced Drag from
Trailing Vortices
Candace Rose Brooks-Da Silva, 15, Sophomore, Academie Ste. Cecile
International School, Windsor, Canada, T: Jim Minello
ENMC043I Aircraft Cabin Airflow: Curbing Disease Transmission
Raymond Wang, 17, Junior, St. George's School, Vancouver, Canada,
T: Wallace MacKay
SOFT035I Improving Crypto: A Novel Smartphone Based Entropy Generator
# Benjamin Friesen, 16, Junior, Grimbsy Secondary School, Grimsby, Canada,
T: Leanne Travis
Hamilton,ON, CAN001, Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM041I Measuring Membranes: Quantifying Cortisone Interactions through
X-Ray Diffraction
Adree Khondker, 17, Senior, Westdale Secondary School, Hamilton, Canada,
T: Emil Gadjanski
BMED135I The Pharmacological Potential of Apigenin and Diosmetin as a Novel
Treatment for Chronic Lymphedema
# Catharine Bowman, 16, Junior, St. Mary Secondary School, Hamilton, Canada,
T: Pierre Yves Von der Weid
CELL051I Identifying Compounds for Modulating N17 Phosphorylation of
Mutant Huntingtin via High Content Screening
Samuel Han, 16, Junior, Abbey Park High School, Oakville, Canada,
T: Julie Burr
Montreal, CAN004, Montreal Regional Science and Technology Fair
BMED118I Lepto-my-Cells: Effect of Leptomycin-B on Human Embryonic Kidney
Cancer Cell (HEK-293) Proliferation
Melissa Lu, 15, Sophomore, The Study, Westmount, Canada, T: Sarah Howard
EBED054I H.E.R.O.: A Novel Geographical Data-based Haptic Environment Response
Operator for the Visually Impaired
# Wilfred Aldo Mason, 16, Sophomore, Laurier Senior High School, Laval,
Quebec, Canada, T: Noura Helal
ENEV071I SUPER-DAM: A Multifunctional System that Effectively Extracts, Utilizes
and Oxidises Greenhouse Gases via Methanotrophic Bacteria
Thomas Raimundo Ribeiro, 14, Freshman, Laurier Senior High School,
Laval, Quebec, Canada, T: Noura Helal

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 MCRO054I Magneto-Aerotaxis in Bacterial Microbots
## Eunice Linh You, 19, Senior, Marianopolis College, Westmount, Canada,
T: Rocco Iafigliola

CHILE
Santiago, CHL001, EXPLORA National Youth Science Conference
ENEV015T ECO-POT: Cooking Food for Thermal Insulation
Matias Ignacio Luengo, 16, Junior; Javiera Paola Aedo, 15, Junior, Colegio
Santa Teresa de los Andes, Puerto Aysen, Chile, T: Laura Carolina Vega
MCRO019T Yungay, Mars on Earth
Benjamin Andres Cifuentes, 17, Junior; Manuel Eduardo Droguett, 15, Junior,
Liceo Cientfico Humanista La Chimba B-33, Antofagasta, Chile,
T: Ivan Luis Castillo

CHINA
All of China, CHN001, China Adolescents Science and Technology Invention Contest
BCHM007I Research on the Structures of Two Bunya Viruses Transcription and
Replication Complex of Nucleoprotein
Jianzhao Yang, 18, Senior, Beijing No.4 High School, Beijing, China,
T: Xiaobin Han
ANIM072T The Expression of Two Important Sex-Related Genes in Response to
Incubation Temperature in Reeves's Turtle (Mauremys reevesii)
Finalist Directory

Wenqi Shen, 18, Senior; Ming Feng Wan, 18, Senior, Beijing No. 80 High
School, Beijing, China, T: Hong Su, Hong Su
BMED022I Analysis of Home Health Care Needs of the Elderly and Smart
Product Design
Mengqi Liu, 16, Junior, Beijing No.4 High School, Beijing, China, T: Zeng Gao
CHEM012I An Insight into the Starch Coloration
Haoran Qian, 15, Sophomore, Rui'an High School of Zhejiang Province,
Wenzhou, China, T: Ying Yu
CHEM013I A Low Temperature Plasma-Assisted Cataluminescence Sensor for
Ethylene Discrimination
Guofu Liu, 17, Senior, Beijing No.8 High School, Beijing, China,
T: Chunlin Zhang
EBED013I The Study on the Expandable Shutter Release and Its Assorted
Functional Modules
Haozhou Xi, 16, Junior, Huayang Middle School of Chengdu, Chengdu, China,
T: Xiaorong Zhang
EGPH029I Research of Permanent Magnetic Regenerative Braking Device
Xiangzhou Kong, 17, Junior, Fuzhou No.3 Middle School, Fuzhou, China,
T: Lizhen Wei
ENEV009I From Organic Wastes to Biochar: A High School Students Practice
Zhuorui Li, 17, Junior, Guandong Experimental High School, Guangzhou,
China, T: Zhengyong Hu
ENEV010I A Computer Controlled Low Cost Indoor Airborne Formaldehyde
Removing System by Electrolysis of Common Salt Water
Taige Wang, 17, Junior, No.2 High School of East China Normal University,
Shanghai, China, T: Weiyi Lou
ENMC019I The High-Speed General Aerodynamic Differential Cap-Sorting Machine
Jianan Mu, 18, Senior, Xi'an Middle School of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, China,
T: Jinpeng Zhao
PHYS010T Research and Analysis on Optoacoustic Phenomenon
Yi Wei, 18, Senior; Yuji Chai, 17, Senior, Beijing No.5 High School, Beijing,
China, T: Liuwan Zhang
PHYS011T A Simple Methodology to Measure Lunar Distance and Lunar Radius
Zhuojun Chen, 18, Senior; Ankai Chen, 18, Senior, Hanghzhou Senior
High School, Hangzhou, China, T: Lan Lin
PHYS012I Optical Characteristics and Applications of Mirror-Like Cylinders Under
Laser Beams
Yaojia Chen, 17, Senior, Xiamen Foreign Language School, Xiamen, China,
T: Yongchang Qian

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PHYS032I Physical Simulation Based on Bat's Pinna Structure and Its Deformation
Binaural Sound Signal Measurement Experiment of Greater Horseshoe Bat
Ruochen Hao, 17, Senior, Shandong Experimental High School, Jinan, China,
T: Qiao Zhuang
PLNT014I The System Establishment of Micro Grafting between in vitro
Regeneration Buds and Seedling Rootstocks in Peony
Yu Wen, 15, Junior, Shanghai Qibao High School, Shanghai, China,
T: Ming Pei
ROBO003I Wall-climbing Reconnaissance Robot Based on WiFi Technology
Kehan Yang, 17, Junior, Experimental High School Attached to Beijing
Normal University, Beijing, China, T: Yongyun Gang
SOFT009I An Atmospheric Visibility Measurement System Using Smartphone
Jianing Lin, 16, Junior, The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of
China, Beijing, China, T: Yingwei Luo
SOFT011I The Positioning in Multi-dimensional Grid Using Passive RFID of RSSI
Feature Analysis
Yechen Hu, 17, Junior, High School Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai,
China, T: Xiaoqun Hu
SOFT012I Research on the Bili Privacy Protection System Based on the 4-4-3
Protection Model
Houjun Huang, 17, Senior, Guangzhou No.2 High School, Guangzhou, China,
T: Lijuan Yan

Finalist Directory
SOFT013I Local Interaction of Agents Leading to Global Cooperation in Multi-Robot
Manipulation
Yiwen Yuan, 17, Junior, High School Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong
University, Shanghai, China, T: Yu Peng
Chengdu, CHN008, Sichuan Science Fair
BEHA023T The Effect of Localized Vibrations on the Physiological Signs of Children
Siddharth Avi Chandra, 16, Junior; Anna Victoria Serbent, 17; Tiger Chen
Lu, 17, Freshman, Shanghai American School Pudong, Shanghai, China;
Shanghai American School, Shanghai, China, T: Alan Chan
CBIO019I Computer-Aided Diagnosis of Heart Allograft Rejection Using
Graph-Based Features
# Ian Yiran Huang, 16, Junior, International School of Beijing, Beijing, China,
T: Tao Wan
MCRO031T A Further Exploration of Bacterial Divisional Factors with Regards to
Genome Size
Michael Scott #, 18, Senior; Jonathan Sims #, 18, Freshman, Chengdu
International School, Chengdu, China, T: Glen Walenda
SOFT036I Low-Cost, Fun and Colorful Glove for 3D Hand Posture Estimation System
Chin Yeoh, 15, Sophomore, Chengdu International School, Chengdu, China,
T: Glen Walenda

CHINA, HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

Hong Kong, HKG001, Hong Kong S&T Invention Contest
CHEM064T Dye-sensitized Chlorophyll Solar Cells Using Crude Chlorophyll Extract
Coupled with Natural Cysteine-assisted Ag/Ppy Ion Carriers and Water
Electrolyte
Yat Ho Chu, 18, Senior; Tsz Fung Yip, 18, Senior; Shing Huk David Iu, 17,
Senior, King's College, Central and Western District, China, Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region, T: Bob Lui
EAEV065T Using Carminatives to Wipe Out Gas Bubbles Disease
Man Ying Chiu, 17, Senior; Ming Yan Timothy Tang, 18, Senior; Hok Tai Chan,
17, Senior, Carmel Pak U Secondary School, Hong Kong, China,
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, T: Yuen Yu Ip
ENEV058I Revolutionary Recycled & Reusable Biodegradable Adhesive
Tack (3R-BAT)
Hin Fung Chow, 16, Junior, Maryknoll Fathers' School, Hong Kong, China,
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, T: Yuen Man To

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 ENEV059T Revolutionary Cooking Exhaust Removal System for Commercial Kitchens
Tsz Chung Hui, 17, Junior; Man Chung Tang, 17, Junior; Ka Shuen Connie
Cheng, 16, Junior, Ju Ching Chu Secondary School (Yuen Long), Hong Kong,
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, T: Yuk Ling Alta Choi
MATS014T Self-sanitizing Door Handle
Sum Ming Simon Wong, 17, Sophomore; Kin Pong Michael Li, 17, Senior,
The Church of Christ in China Tam Lee Lai Fun Memorial Secondary School,
Tuen Mun, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,
T: Rebecca Ming Kei Chan

CHINA, MACAO SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

Macao, MAC001, Macao Region Science Fair
CBIO016I Smart Pants: Spinal Health and Human Activity Monitoring
Wearable Device
Chi Hang Lao, 18, Senior, Instituto Salesiano, Macao, China, Macao Special
Administrative Region, T: Chon Mou Lok
EAEV030T The All In-House Recycling and Reusing System of Purified Water for
Cleaning Purposes
Qing Wen Zhang, 17, Senior; Sio In Cheong, 18, Senior, Keang Peng School
(Secondary Section), Macao, China, Macao Special Administrative Region,
T: Kai Heng Lam
ROBO012T Make-ROV, an Advanced System-Based Educational Outreach ROV
Finalist Directory

Hok Wai Chang #, 17, Senior; Chon Hou Leong, 15, Freshman; Chon Hin Ho,
16, Sophomore, Pui Ching Middle School Macau, Macau, China,
Macao Special Administrative Region, T: Kun Wa Lao

CHINESE TAIPEI
Taipei, TWN001, Taiwan International Science Fair
BMED111I In vitro or in vivo Studies Disclosed the Antioxidant and Anticancer
Activities of Mikania micrantha, an Invasive Alien Species in the World
Jhih-Hsuan Hseu, 18, Junior, Stella Matutina Girls' High School, Taichung
City, Chinese Taipei, T: Tzong-Der Way
CELL014I Mitochondrial Protein CYP11A1 Changes Mitochondrial Morphology
Siang-Yun Lee, 17, Senior, Taipei First Girls' High School, Taipei, Chinese
Taipei, T: Bon-chu Chung
CHEM022T Synthesis of Cu2O/CuO Nanomaterials for Enzymeless Amperometric
Detection of Glucose
Lin-Jia Wang, 17, Junior; I-Hsuan Lin, 16, Junior, Taipei First Girls High
School, Taipei, Chinese Taipei, T: Huan-Zong Chang
EAEV029I Impact of Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Eruption on Atmospheric Temperature
in 2010
Tsai-Ju Yu, 18, Senior, National Lo-Tung Senior High School, Luodong
Township, Yilan County, Chinese Taipei, T: Ching-Yi Su
EBED018I Magnetic Positioning Sphere: A Single-Source 3D Positioning System
Using Rotating Magnetic Fields
Wei-Tung Chen, 16, Sophomore, Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School,
Taipei City, Chinese Taipei, T: Ting-Chung Wang
ENEV023I Nanodiamond as a Novel Green Adsorbent for Heavy Metal Removal
Chih-Hau Shiah, 16, Junior, Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School, Taipei City,
Chinese Taipei, T: Soofin Cheng
MATH013I What Number Cannot Be Realized as the Number of
Regions Divided by n Straight Lines?
Chia Hua Chang, 18, Senior, National Taichung Girls Senior High School,
Taichung, Chinese Taipei, T: Lai Hsin Chih
MATH014I Conservation in Dynamic Labeling of Polygons
Chia Chun Lee, 16, Junior, Taichung First Senior High School, Taichung,
Chinese Taipei, T: Cheng Hua Tsai
PHYS022T Discriminating the Dependence of Galaxy Color on Luminosity & Redshift
Using Updated SDSS Survey
Yu-Yi Chiang, 18, Senior; Chih-Jung Ko, 18, Senior, Taipei First Girls High
School, Taipei, Chinese Taipei, T: Hau-Yu Liu

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COLOMBIA
Medellin, COL001, Colombia Science & Engineering Fair
EAEV085T Production of Activated Coal from Organic Material, for the Filtering of
Water of the Stream "La Mosca" in the Municipality of Guarne, Antioquia,
Colombia
Valentina Ossa Montoya, 16, Freshman; Angie Daniela Carvajal, 16,
Freshman, Institucion Educativa Rural Romeral, Guarne, Colombia,
T: Saudith Alvarez Escobar
EBED038I Optimization of Communicative and Information Spreading Processes at
the School Institucion Educativa Angela Restrepo Moreno through the
Development of an App
Carlos Andres Zuluaga, 18, Junior, Institucion Educativa Angela Restrepo
Moreno, Medellin, Colombia, T: Jose David Villa Diaz
EGPH054T Energy from Noise
Joseph Valencia Vera, 17, Junior; Juan Diego Rojas Eusse, 18, Junior; Nestor
Santiago Osorio, 16, Sophomore, Liceo Francisco Restrepo Molina, Envigado,
Colombia, T: Alexander Castaeda Restrepo
ENEV083T Design of an Electronic Device to Measure Environmental Variables and
Inform the Effects of Those Results on Health
Daniel Lopez Casafus, 17, Junior; Edison Villegas Villegas, 17, Junior,
Institucion Educativa Colegio Loyola Para la Ciencia y la Innovacion, Medellin,
Colombia, T: Clementina Buitrago Arboleda

Finalist Directory
ENEV085T CO2 Processing Machine
Maria Fernanda Montoya, 17, Junior; Mariana Perez Palacio, 17, Junior;
Antonia Vasco Rivera, 17, Junior, Liceo Francisco Restrepo Molina, Envigado,
Colombia, T: Alexander Castaneda Restrepo

COSTA RICA
San Jose, CRI001, Feria Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia
PLNT003T Extracts of the Lecanicillium lecanii Fungus as Biological Controller of
Coffee Leaf Rust in Turrialba, Costa Rica
Daniel Alberto Gonzalez-Ramirez, 17, Junior; Glaver Antonio Rodriguez-Vega,
17, Junior, Colegio Interamericano de Ciencias Ambientales CATIE, Turrialba,
Costa Rica, T: Angie Mata-Tencio
San Jose, CRI002, National Engineering Expo
ENMC003T Creation of a Mechanical Material-Cutting System with Potential for Use in
Low-Cost Nanotechnology
Isaac David Ovares-Sandi, 18, Junior; Pablo Chacon-Morua, 17, Junior,
Colegio Tecnico Profesional Vocacional Monsenor Sanabria, Desamparados,
Costa Rica, T: Danilo Rojas-Chanto
PLNT004I Annona muricata Extract for the Control of Aedes aegypti Mosquito
Karla Melissa Rojas_Campos, 18, Junior, Colegio Tecnico Profesional
Piedades Sur, San Ramon, Costa Rica, T: Arlette Orozco Munoz
SOFT003I Image-to-sound Processing and Conversion System to Offer
Environmental Perceptions to Visually-Impaired Individuals by Using an
Alternative Acoustic Language
Kevin Stanley Alfaro-Vega, 19, Senior, Colegio Tecnico Profesional Regional
de San Carlos, Quesada, Costa Rica, T: Gilberth Rodriguez-Guillen

CZECH REPUBLIC
Plzen, CZE001, Students' Professional Activities (SPA)
BMED003I More Efficient Cancer Treatment Using Novel Ferrocene and
Titanocene Derivatives
Thi Thu Giang Tran, 19, Junior, Prvni Ceske Gymnazium v Karlovych Varech,
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, T: Katerina Pavlasova
CBIO001I The Effect of Cholesterol on Biological Membranes
Michaela Kajsova, 19, Junior, Gymnazium Zlin - Lesni Ctvrt, Zlin,
Czech Republic, T: Jana Hrabikova
SOFT005I MultiROM: The Multiboot Modification for Android Devices
Vojtech Bocek, 19, Senior, Stredni Prumyslova Skola a Vyssi Odborna Skola
Technicka Brno, Sokolska 1, Brno, Czech Republic, T: Jaroslav Hodal

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 Prague, CZE002, AMAVET Czech Republic Science Fair
EBED011I Car Stabilization System - Modelation of ESP
Martin Ptacek, 18, Junior, Gymnazium, trida Kapitana Jarose 14, Brno,
Czech Republic, T: David Kubat
ENEV072I Biosorption of Copper Ions by Schizophyllum Commune
Ondrej Hubalek, 19, Senior, Letohradske Soukrome Gymnazium, Letohrad,
Czech Republic, T: Jitka Machackova

DENMARK
Copenhagen, DNK001, Unge Forskere
EBED031I A Functional, Inexpensive Bionic Hand with Feelings
Emil Bulow Pedersen, 19, Senior, Hasseris Gymnasium, Aalborg, Denmark,
T: Peter Eduard

EGYPT
Alexandria, EGY002, BA Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA043I Activating the Latent Energy for People with Visual Needs
Amira Mahmoud Abdallahi, 16, Junior, El-Rahman Language School,
Alexandria, Egypt, T: Eslam Elsayed Ramadan
ENMC053T C.F.F.15 (Controlled Flying Forces) 2015
Fares Essam Abdelkader #, 17, Junior; AbdElaziz Ahmed Elmasy #, 18,
Senior, El Nasr Boys' School, Alexandria, Egypt; Elnasrya Secondary School,
Finalist Directory

Alexandria, Egypt, T: Samer El kholy

ROBO020T Automated Lip-Reading Technique for Speech Disabilities: A Novel
Machine Learning Algorithm Using Microsoft Kinect Sensor and Hybrid
Approach for Feature Extraction
Ahmed Abdelaziz Mesbah, 17, Junior; Ahmed Abdelmaksoud Eltaiebany, 17,
Junior, El Nasr Boys' School, Alexandria, Egypt, T: Marwan Torki
Cairo, EGY001, Cairo Science and Engineering Fair
BMED077T NH Rapid Test for Detecting Breast Cancer at Home
Heba Mostafa Ahmed, 16, Sophomore; Noorhan Kamal El-Bassyony, 17,
Senior, Safia Zaghlol, Cairo, Egypt; El-Ahed El-geded, Cairo, Egypt,
T: Hala Abd Aziz El-Son, Ahmed Ahmed Hanafy
CBIO033I Novel Potent Inhibitors for CIP2A with Mutational Classification Method
# Mohammad Mansour Tarek, 19, Senior, Salman EL-Farisy High School, Cairo,
Egypt, T: Tarek Mansour
EAEV049I Rice Straw Power
Yasmine Yehya Moustafa, 17, Junior, Maadi STEM School for Girls,
Zahraa Elmaadi, Egypt, T: Alaa Moatamed
ENEV039T Revolutionary Desalination System
Asmaa Atef Sabsouba, 16, Junior; Noha Shokry Abouqara, 17, Junior,
Maadi STEM School for Girls, Maadi, Egypt, T: Alaa Mohamed Mohamed
MATS024T Using Pico-Nano Technology to Enhance the Effectiveness of Visible-
Excited Charge Separation and Photo-catalytic Activity
Kerolos Mousa Agaypi, 19, Senior; Rahaf Mohamed Kamel, 16, Junior, Mallawi
Secondary School for Boys, Mallawi, Egypt; Maadi STEM School for Girls,
Maadi, Egypt, T: Michel Morid Salib

ESTONIA
Tartu, EST001, Estonian Young Scientist Contest
CHEM067I Antibacterial Effects of Photocatalytic Nanoparticulate TiO2 Thin Films
Markus Laars, 19, Senior, Tallinn Secondary Science School, Tallinn, Estonia,
T: Andrus Kangro
SOFT054I ADDIE: a Website for Simplifying Cryptocurrency Addresses
Andri Soone, 18, Junior, Kadrina Secondary School, Kadrina, Estonia,
T: Karl Meos

FINLAND
Helsinki, FIN001, Finland National Science & Engineering Fair
MATS034I Eco-friendly Incubator Saves Nature
Elnur Efendi, 17, Junior, Mikkelin Lukio, Mikkeli, Finland, T: Kirsi Idanpirtti

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SOFT037T EppaBasic Programming Language
Sami Petri Tapani Kalliomki, 19, Senior; Henrik Eero Markus Lievonen, 18,
Senior, Karkkilan lukio, Karkkila, Finland; Maunulan yhteiskoulu ja Helsingin
Matematiikkalukio, Helsinki, Finland, T: Antti Laaksonen

FRANCE
Paris, FRA001, Olympiades de Physique
PHYS033T Detection of Cosmic Particles Using Balloons
Maxime Horlaville, 18, Senior; Jeremiah Alexis Knockaert, 17, Senior;
Quillere Manon, 16, Freshman, Lycee La Mennais, Guerande, France,
T: Brigitte Blanchard

GEORGIA
Tbilisi, GEO001, Georgian Science Project Olympiad
MATH049I Direction Function and Its Use in Basic Mathematics
Mariam Kanashvili, 14, Freshman, Georgian-American School, Tbilisi, Georgia,
T: Ia Mebonia
Tbilisi, GEO002, Leonardo da Vinci Fair
EBED004T Arduino Meteo
Irakli Kapanadze, 16, Sophomore; Karlo Khutsishvili, 16, Sophomore, #6
Public School of Akhaltsikhe, Akhaltsikhe, Georgia; Mzeqa Independent
School, Kherkhemi Ltd., Akhaltsikhe, Georgia, T: Maka Geladze

Finalist Directory
EBED005T Smart Alarm
Vakhtang Donadze, 17, Senior; Irakli Chkheidze, 17, Senior, "Gorda" Batumi
Elite School, Batumi, Georgia; Gorda, Batumi, Georgia, T: Dimitri Beria
ENMC004I Using Nickel Titanium Alloy for Fixing Damaged High Pressure Pipes in
Emergency Situations
# Nika Alavidze, 18, Senior, Physics Mathematics Public School #41 by Andria
Razmadze, KUTAISI, Georgia, T: Genadi Margvelashvili
MATS002T Study of Carbon Composites in Various Applications
Temur Chichua #, 17, Senior; Nikoloz Minashvili, 18, Senior; Aleksandre
Toidze, 18, Senior, Vladimer Komarovi Tbilisi Physics and Mathematics
School, Tbilisi, Georgia, T: Vano Kvitashvili

GERMANY
Kuenzelsau, DEU001, Jugend Forscht
CHEM016I Cavity: Analysis and Application of Nanostructures in Aluminumoxide
Arne Hensel, 18, Senior, Bundesprasident Theodor-Heuss-Schule,
Homburg/Efze, Germany
CHEM017I Improved, Ecofriendly Solid Propellants for Space Related Applications
Saverio Nobbe, 19, Senior, Romain-Rolland-Oberschule, Berlin, Germany
CHEM060T From Greenhouse Gas to an Energy Source of the Future:
New Findings on Emission and Formation of Methane
Antonia Hartmann, 19, Senior; Felicitas Kaplar, 18, Senior, Hanns-Seidel-
Gymnasium, Hosbach, Germany
EBED042I Gas Analysis Using Ultrasonic
Niklas Fauth, 17, Senior, Friedrich-Schiller-Gymnasium, Marbach am Neckar,
Germany
ENMC056T PGG 3-D Rotation Printer
Lukas Hohne, 18, Senior; Lukas Grafner, 17, Senior, Paul-Gerhardt-
Gymnasium, Grafenhainichen, Germany
PHYS015I Efficient Light Transport Simulation through Utilization of
Temporal Coherence
Lukas Stockner, 18, Senior, Maria-Ward-Gymnasium Altotting, Altotting,
Germany
PHYS016I N-body Simulations Using the GPU
Adrian Lenkeit, 15, Sophomore, St. Michael-Gymnasium, Bad Munstereifel,
Germany
PHYS017I Feynmans Inverse Sprinkler
Leonard Bauersfeld, 17, Senior, Hans Thoma Gymnasium, Lorrach, Germany

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 PLNT049I Transmission Changes of Leaves after Light Irradiation
Felix Hoefer, 17, Junior, Gymnasium Othmarschen, Hamburg, Germany
SOFT016I Modal Logic as a Programming Language
Nadine Theisen, 17, Senior, Max-Planck-Gymnasium Saarlouis, Saarlouis,
Germany

HUNGARY
Budapest, HUN001, Innovation Contest for Young Scientists
MATS045I Research of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube Composites' Photochemical
Properties
Szabolcs Rozsnyik, 19, Senior, Bolyai Secondary Grammar School and
Dormitory, Zenta, Republic of Serbia, T: Endre Szorad

INDIA
New Delhi, IND001, Initiative in Research and Innovation in Science
BMED040T Paspalum scorbiculatum (Kodo Millet): A Potential Natural Drug
for Diabetes
Upasana Dahiya, 17, Junior; Ria Sammi, 15, Sophomore, Salwan Public
School, Gurgaon, Haryana, India, T: MS. Hemamalini Akundy
BMED046I An Innovative Therapy to Combat Parkinsons Disease Using Arginine as
an Inhibitor for Alpha-Synuclein Aggregation
Shrishti Asthana, 17, Senior, Sri Guru Harkrishan Model Senior Secondary
Finalist Directory

School, Chandigarh, India, T: Ipsita Roy

EBED019I Autoreader: A Wearable Assistant for the Visually Impaired
Aditya Ashish Bhople, 14, Freshman, Narayana Vidyalayam, Nagpur, India,
T: Ashish Babarao Bhople
EBED020I TALKAn AAC Device: Converting Breath into Speech for the Disabled
Arsh Shah Dilbagi, 17, Senior, DAV Public School, Panipat, India,
T: Anu Maheshwari
MATH017I A Generalisation of the Determinant to Rectangular Matrices: Implications
in Gauge Theory
Abhimanyu Pallavi Sudhir, 15, Freshman, Dhirubhai Ambani International
School, Mumbai, India, T: Malvika Deo
MATS015I Plumeria Blooms for Organic Electronics!
Ravi Pradip, 17, Junior, Dayapuram Residential School, Kozhikode, India,
T: Padmanabhan Predeep
MATS029T Highly Sensitive Nano-Ferrite for Detection of Carbon Monoxide in Air
Aditya Bhargava, 16, Sophomore; Komal S, 16, Junior, Sharada
Vidyanikethana Public School, Mangalore, India, T: Amit Ashok Vernekar
MCRO027I Gamma-glutamyl Transpeptidase Inhibition:
Combating Multi-Drug Resistance
# Vasudev Malyan, 17, Junior, Maharaja Agarsain Public School, Delhi, India,
T: Ankur Malyan
MCRO040T Novel Natural Solution to Control Oral Disease
Moha Nimishbhai Dholakia, 14, Freshman; Yesha Tusharbhai Masharu, 14,
Freshman, Shree G.K. Dholakiya, Rajkot, India, T: Apeksha Joshi
PLNT024T Effective Begonia: An Herbal Solution Towards Enterobiasis
Mansi Aggarwal, 17, Senior; Harshit Jindal, 14, Freshman, Maharaja Agarsain
Public School, Delhi, India, T: Ritu Gupta
PLNT040T Eco Friendly Antibacterial and Antifungal Cookware for Rice Cakes
Shrilakshmi Pai Nallur, 14, Freshman; Pratheeksha Suresh, 15, Freshman,
Sri Ramakrishna High School, Puttur, Puttur, India, T: Vasanthi Kedila
SOFT027I Image Processing Algorithms towards Optical Detection of 2D
Nanomaterials
## Onkar Singh Gujral, 18, Junior, La Martiniere for Boys, Kolkata, Kolkata, India,
T: Shourjya Sanyal

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INDONESIA
Jakarta, IDN001, Youth Science Competition
BEHA022T A Paradise in Crisis: The Eroding Cultural Values in Balinese Villages
Ni Nyoman Shinta Prasista Sari, 18, Senior; Ni Nyoman Oktaria Asmarani, 18,
Senior, Denpasar 3rd State Senior High School, Denpasar, Indonesia,
T: I Wayan Ananta Wijaya
MATS019T Packed VolcASH: An Inorganic Nature of Heavy Metals Adsorbent
Luca Cada Lora, 18, Senior; Galih Ramadhan, 18, Senior, Surakarta 1st State
Senior High School, Surakarta, Indonesia, T: Kurotu A'yun Kurotu A'yun
MATS020T Ramie Fiber as a Novel Green Electric Double Layer Capacitor Materials
Regia Puspitasari, 18, Senior; Audie Rahmani Awali, 18, Senior, Malang 10th
Senior High School, Malang, Indonesia, T: Prayuwati
Jakarta, IDN002, Olimpiade Penelitian Siswa Indonesia
CHEM029T Bagasse-Based Activated Carbon as Effective Adsorbent for Heavy Metal
Contamination from Industrial Activities (Case Study: Gold Mining Area in
Mandor River, West Kalimantan)
Hansen Hartono, 17, Senior; Shinta Dewi, 18, Senior, SMA Katolik Gembala
Baik, Pontianak, Indonesia, T: Winny Kurniawan
ENEV029T The Production of Eco Ink Based on Leaves Waste
Bayu Satriya Mahadika, 17, Senior; Rizki Fajar Kurniawan, 18, Senior, SMA
Negeri 3 Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia, T: Agus Priyatno
MATH018T The Motifs Development of Gringsing Sarong

Finalist Directory
I Kadek Sudiarsana, 18, Senior; I Dewa Gede Ary Palguna, 18, Senior, SMAN
Bali Mandara, Singaraja, Indonesia, T: I Wayan Agustiana

IRAQ
Erbil, IRQ001, INPO (Iraq National Project Olympiad)
EGPH057T Geo-Electricity
Ali Hussein Abdulwahhab Al-Ogaili, 18, Junior; Ahmad Abdulsalam Dawood
Al-Naseri, 17, Junior, Ishik Boys College, Baghdad, Iraq, T: Ibrahim Yazici
SOFT028T A Travel through the Solar System
Mustafa Hushyar Mohammed Ameen Kamala, 17, Junior; Mohammad Haval
Asaad Asaad, 17, Junior, Erbil Ishik High School, Erbil, Iraq; T: Ersin Arslan

IRELAND
Dublin, IRL001, BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
CHEM033T Measurement of Radon Emanation and Its Correlation with Indoor Radon
Levels in Some Areas of Mallow
Caoimhe Marie Cronin, 15, Freshman; Shauna Murphy, 13, Freshman,
Gallifrey Home High School, Keller, Ireland, T: Patrick Martin Timmons
Local, Regional and National (Dublin), IRL002, SciFest
CBIO017I An Integrated Electronic Medical Dispensing, Diary and Locator Device to
Support Memory Impaired Independent Living
Christopher Carragher, 18, Senior, Our Lady's Secondary School
Castleblayney, Castleblayney, Ireland, T: Kathryn Higgins

ISRAEL
Jerusalem, ISR001, The Israeli Young Scientists Contest
BEHA019I The Encoding of Predication in Topic-Prominent Languages
Kedem Snir, 17, Senior, Israel Arts and Science Academy, Jerusalem, Israel,
T: Yael Justus-Segal
BMED038T Pressure and Blood Flow Regulating System Inside an Orthopedic Cast
Betty Shamaev, 17, Senior; May Shoshan, 17, Senior, Ort Greenberg Kiryat
Tivon, Kiryat Tivon, Israel, T: Oren Lamdan
CELL031I The Role of Transcription Factor Pax6 in Maintenance of Pancreatic
Beta Cell Identity
Noa Eden, 18, Senior, Mae Boyer High School, Jerusalem, Israel,
T: Aviva Marx
ENMC026I Duchifat-1: Life Saver Satellite
Yarden Aby Carmel, 18, Senior, Handasaim High School Herzliya Near Tel
Aviv University, Herzlia, Israel, T: Ana Heller

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 MATS016I On the Growth and Relaxation of Viscous Fingering Structures
Noam Youngerman, 17, Senior, Israel Arts and Sciences Academy,
Jerusalem, Israel, T: Dan Steinitz

ITALY
Milano, ITA001, I Giovani e le Scienze
BMED023T Rehabilitation Tool for People Suffering from Ataxia
Luca Molteni, 18, Senior; Luigi Ugge, 19, Senior, Liceo Scientifico G. Gandini,
Lodi, Italy, T: Roberto Giudici
CHEM009T Luminol and Silver Nanoparticles: A Brilliant Pair
Chiara Figazzolo, 18, Senior; Filippo Cotta Ramusino, 18, Senior, Istituto
Superiore "Ascanio Sobrero", Casale Monferrato, Italy, T: Elisabetta Gaita
EGCH006T Power from Algae
Chiara Sabrina Leali, 18, Senior; Elia Frignani, 19, Senior, IS "Enrico Fermi",
Mantova, Italy, T: Mauro Grandi

JAPAN
Tokyo, JPN001, Japan Students Science Awards
ANIM021I Honeybees Build Their Comb Cells without Measuring the Angles
Yui Hirasaka, 16, Sophomore, Obayashi Sacred Heart High School,
Takarazuka, Japan, T: Yoko Higashiguchi
ANIM023T Mg Ions in the Skin Mucus of Anemone Fish Block Nematocyst Discharge
Finalist Directory

of Sea Anemone to Its Symbionts

Kaho Shigematsu, 16, Sophomore; Miho Yamamoto, 16, Sophomore, Ehime
Prefectual Nagahama High School, Ohzu, Japan; T: Hiroshi Shigematsu
BMED039I Reducing the Risk of Misdiagnosis Using New Visualized Method for ECG
Kaede Nagano, 16, Sophomore, Ogaki Higashi Senior High School of Gifu
Prefecture, Ogaki, Japan, T: Namiko Yamamura
CHEM024I Color Change of Copper Foil by Oxide Thin Layer Formation
Naohiro Kadoguchi, 16, Sophomore, Miyagi Sendai Daisan High School,
Sendai, Japan, T: Yusuke Sugawara
MCRO033T Enhancement of Antibacterial Activity by Starch Under Oligotrophic
Culture Condition for an Actinomycetes Strain Isolated from
Schoolyard Soil
Aya Fujioka, 17, Junior; Rina Takeuchi, 17, Sophomore; Megumi Nara, 16,
Sophomore, Kasukabe Girls' Senior High School, Kasukabe, Japan,
T: Shoichi Fujie
Tokyo, JPN002, Japan Science & Engineering Challenge
CHEM023T Simple and Inexpensive Method for Measuring Ozone Concentration
Using Sodium Nitrite
Takafumi Nishida, 18, Senior; Naoto Yamane, 18, Senior, Osaka Prefectural
Senri Senior High School, Suita-city, Japan, T: Noriyuki Matsuura
CHEM025I Reductions in Hydrogen Detonation Velocity and Range through the
Addition of Incombustible Gases Composed of Polyatomic Molecules
Makoto Tsuchida, 17, Junior, Shibaura Institute of Technology Kashiwa
Senior High School, Kashiwa-city, Japan, T: Kiichi Yamamoto
CHEM026T Effect of Eggshell Membrane on Inhibiting Food Discoloration
Chika Matsui, 18, Senior; Chizumi Maeta, 17, Junior; Saori Tabara, 19, Senior,
National Institute of Technology, Yonago College, Yonago-city, Japan,
T: Naoki Tanifuji
EAEV032I Landslide Forecasting: Contour Shape as a Major Factor in Slope Failure
Ihiro Endo, 17, Junior, Miyagi Prefectural Sendai Daini Senior High School,
Sendai-city, Japan, T: Naoshi Watanabe
ENMC027I Highly Precise Phase-Locked Loop DC Motor Control System with a
Reduced Number of Parts
Takahiro Ichige, 17, Sophomore, Chiba Municipal Chiba High School,
Chiba-city, Japan, T: Takanobu Yoneya
PLNT022I Weeds Never Die: Longitudinal Incisions of Dandelion Roots Adhere at the
Xylem and Not at the Phloem
Riki Kashimura, 17, Junior, Suijo High School, Mito-city, Japan,
T: Toshiro Yokota

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PLNT023I The Role of Ethylene in Cotyledon Curling of Japanese Radish (Raphanus
sativus var. longipinnatus)
Yusuke Kubo, 17, Junior, Ibaraki Prefectural Namiki Secondary School,
Tsukuba-city, Japan, T: Yuichiro Kogawa
SOFT025I Colorization of Monochrome Photography without Coloring Samples
Itsuki Ueda, 17, Junior, Nara Women's University Secondary School,
Nara-city, Japan, T: Takahisa Komeda

JORDAN
Amman, JOR001, Science Fair of The Jordanian Ministry of Education
BEHA024I Measuring Passive Smoking Effects on Children through Saliva Samples
Shaima Lutfi Al-Sharif, 15, Sophomore, Dur Al-Manthur, Amman, Jordan,
T: Manal Al-Rashdan
CBIO020T Robotic System for Diagnosing Limp in Human Legs
Ahmed Hesham Al Sharie, 16, Junior; Abdullah Omar Serhan, 16, Junior,
King Abdullah Second School for Excellence, Irbid, Jordan,
T: Hanan Abdel Razzaq Almadidi
EBED021T Survivors Seeking Device
Faisal Zaid Jayousi, 15, Sophomore; Hatem Adi Ghosheh, 15, Sophomore,
Al Asriyya Schools, Amman, Jordan, T: Ali Sulaiman Salameh
EGCH018T New Technology for Converting the Complex Carbohydrates in Corn Cobs
into Simple Glucose that Can Be Used as a Source of Energy

Finalist Directory
Sarah Riyad Al Atiyat, 17, Junior; Leen Wasfat Abu Aisheh, 17, Junior, Modern
Montessori School, Amman, Jordan, T: Iman Asad
EGPH018I Thermoelectric Generator
Ismail Mohammad Aalramadani, 14, Freshman, Eureka, Amman, Jordan,
T: Afnan Ali
ENEV026T A New Design for an Air Conditioner with No Compressors and Cooling
Gases and with Negligible Consumption of Electricity
Mohamed Ahmed Alazzeh, 17, Junior; Basil Omar Kaissy, 16, Junior,
Modern Montessori School, Amman, Jordan, T: Iman Asaad
ENMC031T Braille Cell & Keyboard Device
Rami Abdelkhaleq Al-Shboul, 16, Sophomore; Amer Abdelkhaleq
Al-Shaboul, 15, Freshman, The Jubilee School, Amman, Jordan,
T: Abdelkhaleg Badri Alshboul
PHYS024I Space Debris Gripper (SDG): A Satellite that Captures Space Debris and
Stores It to Decrease the Potential Threats on Important Space Missions
Dana Yahia Arabiyat, 15, Sophomore, Alridwan Schools, Amman, Jordan,
T: Basma Mahmoud Diab
PHYS061T Use of Laser in Lenses Cutting (ULLC)
Noor Hani Samara, 16, Sophomore; Mohammad Ahmad Alwahdanee, 16,
Junior, The Jubilee School, Amman, Jordan, T: Abdelkhaleg Alshboul

KAZAKHSTAN
Astana, KAZ001, DARYN National Junior Science Projects Competition
ENMC058I Custom Designed Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Danila Sergeyevich Drozdov, 18, Junior, High School #15, Almaty,
Kazakhstan, T: Zhylduz Muksulova
SOFT048T Recognition of Human Emotions by Biometric Parameters
Nijat Javadov, 17, Junior; Yesset Zhussupov, 17, Junior, Republican School in
Physics and Math after Zhautykov, Almaty, Kazakhstan; T: Gulnar Aubakirova

KENYA
Nairobi, KEN001, Kenya Science and Engineering Fair
BMED146T Cationic Peptides--Pardaxin: A Compound that Stimulates Phospholipase
A2 Infused with Silver Nano-Particles Displays an Antiviral Activity on
HIV-1 Replication and DNA Mutation
Dulari Vinod Varsani, 15, Sophomore; Jaspreet Kaur Matharu, 15,
Sophomore, Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj School, Nairobi, Kenya,
T: Indu Rani Jangra

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 ENEV074T Biohydrometallurgy
Siddeeq Abdulrahim Parpia, 15, Sophomore; Jamaldin Hussein Mohammed,
15, Sophomore, Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj School, Nairobi, Kenya,
T: Indu Rani Jangra

KUWAIT
Kuwait, KWT001, Kuwait Science and Engineering Fair
CHEM038I Waste-water Treatment Using Nano-particles under Natural
Solar Radiation
Heba Mubarak Alajmi, 18, Senior, Rawd Alsaleheen Bilingual School, Kuwait,
Kuwait, T: Rasha Abu Baker
ENMC045I Magnetic Field Affect on Streaming Current Measurements Flowing
through the Pores of Rock Core Samples
Dalal Fahad Alajmi, 15, Sophomore, Umm Al-Alaa Al-Nasarrie High School,
Hadyia, Kuwait, T: Eman Atef Salama
ROBO008I Floating Lab
Ali Sabeeh Alwazzan, 17, Senior, Hamad Essa Alrujaib High School, Kuwait,
Kuwait, T: Emad Zein Abdelmegeid

LEBANON
Beirut, LBN001, Lebanon Science Fair
BEHA062I Fall Detector
Finalist Directory

Serine Majed Darwish, 17, Senior, Iman Islamic School, Tripoli, Lebanon,
T: Akram Affara
ENMC079I Autocool
## Johnny Joseph Sawma Awad, 17, Senior, Antonine Sisters School Mar Elias,
Ghazir, Lebanon, T: Toni Abou Atmeh

LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg, LUX001, Concours Jeunes Scientifiques Luxembourg
EGCH041T Polypyrrole Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell
Armelle Vitali, 19, Senior; Tessy Prohaska, 19, Senior; Laila Franco, 18, Senior,
Lycee Hubert Clement Esch, Esch, Alzette, Luxembourg,
T: Francois Wilwers
ENMC066T RAIN BAN: The Next Generation Windshield Wiper
Eric Breuer, 16, Junior; Florian Maly, 16, Junior, Ecole Privee Notre-Dame
Sainte-Sophie, Luxembourg, Luxembourg; Ecole Privee Notre Dame Sainte
Sophie, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, T: Markus Mertz

MALAYSIA
Federal Territory Putrajaya, MYS001, National Schools Science Innovation and Engineering
Competition
BMED024I G G-PRO (As an Alternative to Reduce the Sugar Level in Blood)
Amira Aida Razduan, 16, Freshman, SMK Seri Kenangan, Segamat, Johor,
Malaysia, T: Zulaiha Jani
EAEV034I PUTRA-PLAST: Biodegradable Polymer from Recycled Plastic
Vanisa Sukhavudh Charun, 17, Junior, Tuanku Syed Putra Science Secondary
School, Kangar, Malaysia, T: Noridah Yangman
EAEV082T UV Schutz, Orange Peel Extract Used to Absorb UV
Nurul Najihah Ahmad, 16, Senior; Nur Liyana Nabihah Yusof, 16, Freshman,
Kolej Tunku Kurshiah, Seremban, Malaysia, T: Norizan Mohd Darawi
ENEV004I Biowaste to Biosorbent
Leslie Jia Le Chai, 18, Senior, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Batu Lintang,
Kuching, Malaysia, T: Yee Chuen Lim
MATS023I Once Ignore Now Hero: Novelty Polymer from Palm Oil Waste
Ilya Natasha Binti Wahid, 16, Freshman, SM Sains Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah,
Kuantan, Malaysia, T: Mohd Fakharudin Bin Mahmood
Kuala Lumpur, MYS002, MRSM Young Scientist
EAEV050T Rice Husk: Vehicle CO2 Reducer
Muhammad Hazim Bin Mohd Zaidi, 16, Junior; Ariff Bin Azmi, 17, Junior,
MRSM Langkawi, Kuah, Langkawi, Malaysia, T: Mimi Syadzlina Binti Shabi

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ENEV027T Cellulose Magnetic Membrane
Awang Daniel Nashrell Bin Awang Hisamudin, 17, Junior; Ahmad Azhan Bin
Abdul Moes, 16, Junior, Maktab Rendah Sains Mara Muar, Muar, Malaysia,
T: Amimah Binti Mohammad Ayub
ENEV050T Banscil: The Carbon Lead, Casing Wrapping Making in Pencil and Other
Uses from Wasted Banana Peels
Riza Ruhulruzbihan Hassan Bin Abu Hassan, 16, Junior; Muhammad Hazim
Bin Ab Halim, 16, Junior, Maktab Rendah Sains Mara Langkawi, Kuah,
Langkawi, Malaysia, T: Mimi Syadzlina binti Shabi

MEXICO
Sinaloa, Guadalajara, Puebla, Estado de Mxico, MEX001, Mexico Science and
Engineering Fair
BMED037I TETEBENE: Effects of the Experimental Therapeutic Model Isolated
Peptide Toxic-Prodrug in the Inhibition of Poly(ADP)Ribose Polymerase
for Breast Cancer Treatment by the Use of Molecular Nanotransporters
# Demetrio Agustin Rodriguez Fajardo, 19, Senior, Centro de Ensenanza
Tecnica Industrial Plantel Colomos, Guadalajara, Mexico,
T: Cecilia Hernandez Caussor
BMED042I Perinatal Risk Factors for Developing Ischemic Heart Disease and
Coronary Syndrome Associated with LBW
Mayra Martinez, 17, Senior, Preparatoria Oficial No. 109, Acambay, Mexico,

Finalist Directory
T: Gregorio Plata
BMED104I In vitro Comparison of Methylene Bis (Thiocyanate) and FUBAORG as well
as Their Impact on Human Health
# Adrian Alberto Contreras, 17, Senior, Instituto America, Sinaloa, Mexico,
T: Clara Lamarque
EAEV094T Natural Insecticide
Esteban Osorio Cabanzo, 17, Sophomore; Nestor Sanchez Cortes, 18, Senior,
EMSaD Puebla, Plantel Boca del Monte, Ajalpan, Mexico,
T: Ambrosio Suarez Alva
EBED017T Feeling the Colors
Tania Ivette Alvarez Vazquez, 18, Senior; Andrea Juliana Snchez Alva, 18,
Freshman; Paola Lizzet Herrera Sanchez, 17, Senior, Annex School to the
Normal High School of Teotihuacan, Estado de Mexico, Mexico,
T: Victor Manuel Diaz Rodriguez
EGCH016T Production of Hydrogen, Methane and Ethanol by Fermentation under
the Biorrefinery's Scheme
Maria Guadalupe Roque Salinas, 18, Senior; Carlos Humberto Torres Lopez,
18, Senior, Centro de Bachillerato Tecnologico Industrial y de Servicios
No.172, Cortazar, Mexico, T: Miguel Angel Quintana Aguado
EGCH030I Bioethanol Production by Whey's Sugars Fermentation
Daniela Pinal, 18, Senior, Escuela Preparatoria Oficial No. 109, Acambay,
Mexico, T: Gregorio Plata
EGPH016T Solar Cell with Organic Dye
Carlos Alberto Careaga Careaga, 17, Senior; Juan Roberto Toribio Valdes, 18,
Senior; Carlos Antonio De Jesus Montoya, 17, Senior, Plantel Nezahualcoyotl
de la Escuela Preparatoria de la UAEMex, Toluca, Mexico,
T: Lourdes Najera Lopez
EGPH019T Cleaner Combustion
Miriam Valeria Silva Rivera, 17, Senior; Aranza Silva Rivera, 16, Freshman,
Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Sinaloa, Mazatlan, Mexico,
T: Melina Villanueva Aguirre
ENEV025T TINTAMIX (Tinta Mixteca Ecologica)
Angela Gonzalez Gomez #, 18, Freshman; Esteban Ochoa Corona, 17,
Freshman, Colegio de Estudios Cientificos y Tecnologicos del Estado de
Puebla, Plantel Tehuitzingo, Tehuitzingo, Mexico; T: Moises Guerrero
SOFT024I Dactylography Games
Jessica Rodriguez Diaz de Leon, 16, Junior, Centro de Bachillerato
Tecnologilco E Industrial y de Servicios No. 168 "Francisco I. Madero",
Aguascalientes, Mexico, T: Antonio Diaz de Leon Gonzalez

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 SOFT045I Take Change
Karla Valeria Vega Marquez, 17, Junior, CETIS 108, Guasave, Mexico,
T: Claudia Patricia Marquez Soto

NEW ZEALAND
Wellington, NZL001, Genesis Energy Realise the Dream
EBED003I iDispense
Nathan William James, 16, Junior, Burnside High School, Christchurch,
New Zealand, T: John Henry Ford Creighton

NIGERIA
Benin City, NGA003, Genius National Science Expo
EGPH039T Fuel-less Power Vehicle and Tractor
Oluwanifemi Oluwatomiwa Bolawole, 15, Junior; Oluwafisayomi Ewaoluwa
Fatoye, 14, Junior, Doregos Private Academy, Lagos, Nigeria,
T: Oluseyi Olaide Lawal
EGPH056T Power Generation through Resonance
Emmanuel Oluwasegun Adegbile, 15, Junior; Abiola Latifat Omosowon, 15,
Junior, Doregos Private Academy, Lagos, Nigeria, T: Oluseyi Olaide Lawal
ENMC075T Design and Construction of a Water Sport Bicycle
Umar Bala, 17, Sophomore; Ahmad Auwal, 15, Junior, Government College
Daywing Funtua, Funtua, Nigeria, T: Yazid Ahmed
Finalist Directory

ROBO018I The Intelligent Traffic Control Light

Omogbolahan Charles Bruce, 15, Junior, Doregos Private Academy, Lagos,
Nigeria, T: Oluseyi Olaide Lawal
SOFT046T LagToilet Mobile App
Desola Kehinde Damola Okesiji, 14, Junior; Omotayo Kehinde Akinola, 15,
Freshman, Doregos Private Academy, Lagos, Nigeria, T: Oluseyi Olaide Lawal

NORTHERN IRELAND
Belfast, NFK001, Sentinus Young Innovators
PLNT016I Aetiology of 'Bleeding Canker' Disease of Horse Chestnut Trees
Anna Maria McEvoy, 18, Senior, Our Lady's College, Drogheda, Ireland,
T: Frances O'Regan

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

Saipan, NMI001, Northern Mariana Islands Science & Engineering Fair
CELL060I Sting Me Not! Inhibiting Copula sivickisi (Box Jellyfish) Stinging
Cell Discharge
Maria Theresa Dela Rosa Dizon, 18, Freshman, Marianas High School, Saipan,
Northern Mariana Islands, T: Roy Adsit

NORWAY
Oslo, NOR001, Norwegian Contest for Young Scientists
CHEM005I The Effect of the Temperature on the Cohesion between Water Molecules
at the Water Surface
Katarzyna Jadwiga Kabulska, 19, Senior, International School of Stavanger,
Stavanger, Norway, T: Simon Taylor
PLNT050I Are the Natural Products Vitamin E Oil, Lemon Juice, Rosemary Extract,
Bay Leaves, Birch Bark and Cinnamon, Successful in Delaying Mould
Growth on Bread and Brie Cheese?
Benedicta Gibbs, 19, Senior, St. Olav Videregaende Skole, Stavanger, Norway,
T: Susan Joan Fenn

OMAN
Muscat, OMN001, The Omani National Science Faire
ENEV061T Life Supporting System on Mars
Shama Salam Altoobi, 16, Sophomore; Lujain Yaqoob Alruqaishi, 16,
Freshman; Shoud Saif Alamri, 16, Sophomore, Um AlKhair Basic Education
School, Izki, Oman, T: Badria Hilal Altobi

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ENEV062I Healthy Vacuum Cleaner
Alaa Mohammed Alaamri, 16, Junior, Baraka Bint Thalaba, Muscat, Oman,
T: Fatma Mohmmed Alajmi
ENMC049I The Raine Sensitive High Way
Musab Moosa Alyousfi, 14, Freshman, Mnar Alelm Basic School, Muscat,
Oman, T: Sulaiman Mohammed Alnasseri

PAKISTAN
Islamabad, PAK001, Intel Science Fair
BMED051I Life Without Mosquitoes Using Organic Garlic Spray
Shadab Rasool Buriro, 17, Senior, Pakturk International Schools and Colleges
Khairpur Campus, Khairpur, Pakistan, T: Hakan Tokdemir
EAEV035T Effects of Chicken Manure and Mineral Fertilizer (NPK) on Plant Grown in
Lead Contaminated Soil
Amir Hussain Khan, 18, Senior; Ali Ahmed Khan, 18, Senior; Kiran Karim, 18,
Senior, Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan;
T: Faiza Jawaid
EBED046I External P.C. Ports Identity Card
# Muhammad Ahsan Nawaz, 18, Senior, Punjab Group of Colleges Mailsi
Campus, Mailsi, Pakistan, T: Muhammad Faheem Shmad
EGPH020T Power Car
Tohami Bin Shafiq, 17, Junior; Aurangzeb Ahmed, 17, Junior; Syed Ali Ahsen

Finalist Directory
Muhammad Jafry, 17, Junior, Beaconhouse School System, Lahore, Pakistan,
T: Hassaan Khan Niazi
EGPH021I Multi Purpose Smart Solar Device
Habab Idress, 18, Senior, Dewaan Dayaraam Jethmal Sindh Govt Science
College, Karachi, Pakistan, T: Abdul Rauf

PALESTINE
Ramallah, PSE001, Palestine Science and Technology Fair
EGPH042T My School Self-Powered
Raneem Hasan Alqwasmi, 15, Sophomore; Amal Hashim Ali, 15, Sophomore,
Alawda Basic School for Girls, Bethlehem, Palestine,
T: Shatha K. Darwish
ENMC067I GPS Assisted Speed Control
Laila Yacoub Daher, 16, Sophomore, The Orthodox School of Bethany,
Bethany, Palestine, T: Sana Sudki Jaber
ENMC074T A Smart Safe Specialized Seat
Randa Abed-Alrahman Kharousha, 14, Freshman; Ola Isam Salhi, 14,
Freshman, Asker Basic School for Girls, Nablus, Palestine;
T: Jameela Sharif M. Khaled
ROBO028I Safety Bracelet
Muath M. A. Amer, 15, Sophomore, Applied Nour Al-Huda School, Ramallah,
Palestine, T: Fuad Shraiteh

PANAMA
Panama City, PAN001, Feria Cientifica del Ingenio Juvenil
MCRO050T Plants vs. Fungi
Alicia del Carmen Sanjur, 18, Senior; Wilken Hernan Guerra, 18, Freshman,
Escuela Secundaria El Macano, Panama, Panama, T: Tina Hofmann

PERU
Lima, PER001, Peru Science and Engineering Fair
EAEV004T Drinking Water Quality in the Arequipa Districts of Alto Selva Alegre,
Cayma, Jose Luis Bustamante and Rivero, Miraflores and Yanahuara and
Its Impact on the Health of the Population in 2014
Viviana Victoria Diaz Ramos, 17, Freshman; Jhonatan Prisco Garate Obando,
17, Freshman, Internacional Peruano Britanico, Arequipa, Peru,
T: Miriam Monica Tovar Castillo

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 EGCH002T Bio-Ethanol Production from Banana Peels
Leyla Suyin Gamonal Lizarbe, 15, Freshman; Alexandra Juneth Cordero
Donaire, 15, Freshman, San Agustin, Lima, Peru,
T: Ynes Eladia Sedano Murillo
MCRO005I Determination of the Antimicrobial Activity of Heliotropium arborescens in
Cultures of Bacteria that Cause Infection in the Respiratory Tract
Jeffrey Nathan Freidenson Bejar, 17, Freshman, Leon Pinelo, Lima, Peru,
T: Maria Luz Rojas Bonilla
PLNT001I The Use of Coriandrum sativum to Treat Heavy Metal Poisoning
Gaby Andrea Narvaez Antunez, 16, Freshman, San Jose Marello, Huaraz,
Peru, T: Antonio Mariano Minaya Quispe

PHILIPPINES
Pasig City, PHL001, Philippines Science Fair
ANIM024I Quantification and Characterization of Proteins from Acanthaster planci
Skin and Spine: Its Latent Role in Marine and Human Pathogens and Blood
Clotting Inhibitions (Potential Management of Coral Infestation)
Mary Carmelle Antonette Pedregosa Gindap, 16, Sophomore, Iloilo National
High School, Iloilo City, Philippines, T: Ronilo Villan Aponte
BMED052T Hypoxic-Ischemic Cerebral Cell Deaths & Locomotory-Cognitive
Damage Mitigation Using Squid (Thysanoteuthis rhombus) Waste
Integument Constituent: Simulated Non-Arrhythmia-Inducing Mortal
Finalist Directory

Stroke Evolution Disruption

Kenneth Michael Angelo Natividad Antonio, 14, Freshman; Marian Romero
Cabuntocan, 16, Freshman; Thea Marie Laquinta Tinaja, 15, Freshman,
Bayugan National Comprehensive High School, Bayugan City, Philippines,
T: Apple Grace Dapitan Aberia
MATS025I One-Step Synthesis of Biomimetic Superhydrophobic Nanofibers Copper
Stearate Film Electrodes via Electrochemical Deposition Method
# Angelo Gabriel Abundo Urag, 15, Freshman, Father Saturnino Urios
University, Butuan City, Philippines, T: Maricris Iting Abuan
PLNT026T Toxicological Effect of the Bioactive Compounds from Giant Taro (Alocasia
macorrhizos) against Coconut Scale Insects (Aspidiotus destructor)
Millene Ruth Rizaga Edradan, 15, Freshman; Armie Grace Reambonanza
Pepino, 15, Freshman; Sam Jethro Labor Cudillo, 15, Freshman, Caraga
Regional Science High School, Surigao Ciy, Philippines,
T: Maria Ruth Rizaga Edradan

POLAND
Gdynia, PLD001, E(x)plory International Science Fair
BCHM042I The Discovery of an Associate to hOXR1 Protein
Dalia Sara Gala, 19, Senior, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom,
T: Magnar Bjoras
BMED119I Clinical Impact of Chromosome 16 Short Arm Duplication in the
Region 16p12.3p13.11
Magda Baranska, 18, Freshman, High School Number One Under the
Patronage of Nicolas Copernicus, Lodz, Poland,
T: Iwona Strobin-Pokrzewiska
CBIO050I Towards Novel Anticancer Drug Design: Computational Study on the
Inhibition of the Ribonucleotide Reductase by Trans-resveratrol,
Trans-piceatannol and Hydroxyurea
Krzysztof Eder, 18, Senior, Generaowa Zamoyska and Helena Modrzejewska
Lyceum No.2, Pozna, Poland, T: Damian Mikulski
Warsaw, EUB001, European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS)
ROBO031T Hexapod: Design and Programming of a Six-Legged Exploration Robot
Philipp Mandler, 19, Senior; Anselm Bernhard Peter Dewald, 19, Senior;
Robin Braun, 19, Senior, Schulerforschungszentrum Nordhessen, Kassel,
Germany; T: Jorg Steiper
SOFT064T Genetic Algorithms for Foreign Exchange Trading
Vasil Georgiev Vasilev, 18, Senior; Marin Blagoev Shalamanov, 18, Senior,
National High School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences "Acad. Luybomir
Chakalov", Sofia, Bulgaria, T: Petar Plamenov Petrov
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PORTUGAL
Lisboa, PRT001, Portuguese Contest for Young Scientists
BEHA041T Science4All
Francisco Limpo Serra dos Santos Dias, 18, Senior; Luis Paulo Leite Mota
Almeida, 19, Senior; Francisco Almeida Tete Machado, 18, Senior, Colegio
Cedros, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, T: Nuno Miguel Gaspar
da Silva Francisco
EAEV091T IFIntelligent Flow
Eusebio da Conceicao Almeida, 19, Freshman; Joao Pedro Bronze Rodrigues,
17, Junior, Escola Profissional de Rio Maior, Rio Maior, Portugal,
T: Maria Joao Maia

PUERTO RICO
Arecibo, TEPR02, Arecibo Regional Science Fair
CELL034I Locomotor Analysis of Drosophila Mutants Affecting
Neurotransmitter Release
Jose E. Muniz Gomez, 18, Senior, Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez Mathematics and
Science High School, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, T: Hector Otano Vega
EGPH034I Forms of Energy for the Levitation of a Magnetic Vehicle
Felix Junior Morales, 15, Sophomore, Colegio Congregacion Mita, San Juan,
Puerto Rico, T: Danna Ester Perez
MATS041I 3rd Phase: The Effect of Paraffin Wax in the Impermeabilization

Finalist Directory
Ian Emmanuel Colon Concepcion, 18, Senior, Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez
Mathematics and Science High School, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico,
T: Hector Otano Vega
Bayamon, TEPR03, Bayamon Regional Science Fair I
EGPH035I Piezoelectric Template
Carlos Gadiel Feliciano-Morales, 17, Senior, Jose Rojas-Cortes, Orocovis,
Puerto Rico, T: Carol J. Morales
MCRO064I Fungicide Effect of Chitosan on Rhizopus stolonifer Fungus
Federico Luciano Ortiz-Rodriguez, 18, Senior, Escuela Superior Francisco
Oller, Catano, Puerto Rico, T: Richard E. Fonseca
Caguas, TEPR04, Caguas Regional Science Fair
EAEV060I E. coli as a Microbiological Indicator of the Water Quality in the
Reservoirs of Patillas and Carite
Ivonne Marie Santell Velazquez, 17, Junior, Natividad Rodriguez Gonzalez
High School, Arroyo, Puerto Rico, T: Teresa Cordero Vlez
ENEV081I Comparative Study of the Biodegrading Activity of Pseudomona sp. and
Penicillium sp. in Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Contaminated with
Hydrocarbons: Scale Simulator
Cristina Marie Rivera, 18, Senior, Superior Vocacional Benjamin Harrison,
Cayey, Puerto Rico, T: Carmen Joannie Del Toro
Cayey, TEPR11, Radians Science & Engineering Fair
SOFT042I Asclepius
Julian E. Soto-Camacho, 16, Junior, Radians School, Cayey, Puerto Rico,
T: Jose L. Caballero
Humacao, TEPR05, Humacao Regional Science Fair
BMED096I The Effect of MSN Plants Leaves as a Cure for "Herpes Zoster"
Jan Carlos Quinones Gonzalez, 17, Senior, Petra Mercado Bougart, Humacao,
Puerto Rico, T: Gilda S. Jimenez
CELL061I Peptides with Antimicrobial Activity to Inhibit Pathogenic Bacteria and
Yeast Growth
# Bianca Caliris Cintron, 18, Senior, Petra Mercado Bougart, Humacao,
Puerto Rico, T: Gilda Jimenez
Mayaguez, TEPR08, Mayaguez Regional Science Fair
BCHM019T Poly(electrolyte) Microcapsules as Novel Vehicles for
Macromolecular Crystallization
Natasha Marie Ramos-Padilla, 17, Senior; Yadiel Varela-Soler, 17, Senior,
CROEM, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, T: Brenda Cabrera

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 BMED050I Measuring the Concentration of FD & C Blue No.1 (Brilliant Blue FCF)
in Different Beverages Using Resistance
Karla V. Torres-Casiano, 15, Sophomore, Escuela San German Interamericana,
San German, Puerto Rico, T: Silvia I. Ruiz-Rivera
Mayaguez, TEPR10, SESO Regional Science Fair
ENEV011I Bioremediation Potential of NanoGeopolymer Pervious Concrete
Vincent Daamvin Hwang, 15, Sophomore, Southwestern Educational Society,
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, T: Evelyn Montalvo
Ponce, TEPR06, Ponce Regional Science Fair
BMED095I Musa sapientum and Pryus malus L. and Its Effect as Natural Relaxants
against Depression Disorder
Jahaziel G. Almodovar, 17, Senior, Asuncion Rodriguez de Sala, Guayanilla,
Puerto Rico, T: Gladys B. Vega
CELL041I Induction of Apoptosis Evidenced by Caspase-3 in Lung Adenocarcinoma
Cell (H1666 ATCC) through the Ethanol Extract of Alpinia purpurata Flower
Jenny Vega-Medina, 18, Junior, Specialized Science and Math Secondary
School Thomas Armstrong Toro, Ponce, Puerto Rico, T: Ana I Homs-
Rodriguez
San Juan, TEPR01, Puerto Rico Math Fair
MATH027I A Method to Calculate Exact Values of n th Power of the Irrational
Number Phi
Josue Manuel Ramirez-Vargas, 18, Senior, Thomas Armstrong Toro, Ponce,
Finalist Directory

Puerto Rico, T: Esperanza Soto-Rivera

MATH028I Study of the Occurrence and Function Modeling of Prime Palindromes
# Patricia Romero Cruz, 17, Junior, Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez Mathematics and
Science High School, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, T: Hector Otano Vega
MATH029I Fractal Dimension Applied to Radiographic Study of Nodules in the Breast
Sujes A Centeno, 17, Senior, Francisco Morales, Naranjito, Puerto Rico,
T: Liza M. Rodriguez
MATH030T Study of the Cubic Sum of Digits in Natural Numbers
Eugenio Sarritzu-Abreu, 18, Senior; Carlos Javier Lopez-Sierra #, 17, Senior,
University Gardens High School, San Juan, Puerto Rico, T: Eric Figueroa
San Juan, TEPR07, San Juan Archdiocesan Region Science Fair
EAEV059I Rhizophora mangle as a Marker of the Contamination of an
Estuary System
Natalia Angelica Asenjo-Molina, 16, Junior, Academia Perpetuo Socorro,
San Juan, Puerto Rico, T: Michele Ruiz
ENEV056T The Effect of Different Water Volumes in the Tank of Passive
Water Heaters
Eduardo Antonio Canto, 14, Freshman; Pablo Andres Morell, 15, Freshman,
Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, San Juan, Puerto Rico, T: Nice Dagmar Zayas
MCRO047I Detection of Bacteria Helicobacter pylori in Water:
Possible Link with Gastric Cancer
Adriana Sofia Monzon, 15, Sophomore, Academia Perpetuo Socorro,
San Juan, Puerto Rico, T: Michele Angueira
PLNT044I The Effect of Electricity in Radishes (Raphanus sativus)
Ivan Mulero, 17, Senior, Colegio Beato Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, Bayamon,
Puerto Rico, T: Nilka Yahaira Mulero
San Juan, TEPR09, San Juan Regional Science Fair
CHEM052I The Presence of Phthalates from Polyethylene and Polystyrene Polymers
in Organic Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato)
Rachel Nicohl Blundell-Aleman, 17, Senior, University Gardens High School,
San Juan, Puerto Rico, T: Frank Gregorio Torres-Velez
San Juan, TEPR12, Puerto Rico Metropolitan Science Fair
BMED126T Genetic Characterization of Pulmonary Fibrosis in Patients Who
Suffer from Hermansky Pudlak Syndrome: An Autosomal Recessive
Inherited Disease
Anais Eileen Gonzalez, 17, Junior; Yoliann Mojica, 17, Junior, Colegio
San Vicente de Paul, San Juan, Puerto Rico, T: Isaura Camareno

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CBIO049I Wearable Technology Design for Stress Recognition: Device Capable of
Recognizing Stress on Students Caused by Standardized Tests
Angelik Laboy-Torres, 15, Sophomore, Escuela Especializada en Ciencias,
Matematicas y Tecnologia, Caguas, Puerto Rico, T: Shirley Martnez
CELL043T Anti-Retroviral Activity of Coriolus Versicolor's Polysaccharide Peptide
(PSP) in HIV-1 Infected Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells
Mailene Reyes, 18, Senior; Vernica Yvette Egua, 18, Senior, Colegio Rosa-
Bell, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, T: Felix Marcel Torres
EAEV070T Study of the Use of Epipremnum aureum in the Restoration of Water
Quality Parameters
Natalia Crystal Del Valle - Rivera, 17, Junior; Bryan Karhu Castro-Vega, 16,
Junior, Escuela Especializada en Ciencias, Matematicas y Tecnologia, Caguas,
Puerto Rico, T: Shirley Martinez

QATAR
Doha, QAT001, The National Student Research Fair
BCHM051T Flavonoids and Tannins Phenols from Mangrove Plant: An Effective
Solution against Gingivitis
Mohammed Al-Mannai , 15, Sophomore; Abdula Ahmad Alsolaiman , 16,
Sophomore, Alshamal Secondary Independent School for Boys, Alshamal,
Qatar; AlShamal Secondary Independent School For Boys, Alshamal, Qatar,
T: Wael Sayed Elbially

Finalist Directory
BEHA064I Social Media as a Gateway for Young Entrepreneurs in Qatar
Amna Mohd Al Mesallam, 16, Junior, Al Bayan Secondary High School for
Girls, Doha, Qatar, T: Sara Zaied
BEHA065T The Effects of Using Indirectly-Educational Games as a Tool for Education
and Skill Improvement
Ghanim Ibrahim Al-Mansouri , 16, Junior; Hussam Aitelqadi , 16, Junior,
Omar Bin Abdulaiz Independent Secondary School for Boys, Doha, Qatar;
Omar Bin Abdulaziz Secondary High School For Boys, Doha, Qatar,
T: Abdelhakim Zaghloul
ENEV087T Biodegradable Plastic... Too Good to be True?
Zamzam Ali Al-Muhannadi , 17, Junior; Lamia Mohammed Al-Numairy , 15,
Junior, Al Bayan Secondary High School for Girls, Doha, Qatar; Al Bayan
Secondary School For Girls, Doha, Qatar, T: Deepthy Joy
PLNT070I The Feasibility of Integrated Pyramidal Agriculture System to Address
Global Food Security Challenges
Mohammed Abusharida, 14, Freshman, Khalid BIn Awakened Independent
School, Doha, Qatar, T: Ahmed Salah Aldeen Abdelbasset

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Chisinau, MDA001, Moldova Science and Engineering Fair
EGPH038T Regulation of Radiation Transmittance through Electro-Optic Technologies
Laurentiu Calancea, 17, Junior; Gleb Vizitiv, 17, Junior, Theoretical High
School "Orizont, Durlesti", Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, T: Igor Evtodiev
ROBO016T Gesture Recognition System (GRS)
Dumitru Savva #, 18, Senior; Diana Marusic #, 17, Junior, Orizont Lyceum,
Durlesti, Republic of Moldova; "Ion Creanga" Theoretical Lyceum, Chisinau,
Republic of Moldova, T: Andrei Bragarenco, Andrei Bragarenco

ROMANIA
Suceava, ROM001, Romania Science and Engineering Fair
EGPH002T The Energy Harvesting Cube
Corbeanu Dan Andrei, 16, Sophomore; Florescu Luca George, 17,
Sophomore, National College Tudor Vianu, Bucharest, Romania,
T: Ignat Mircea
ENMC002I The Flexible Optics Model: Lenses and Mirrors with Variable Focal Length
# Daniel Cosovanu, 19, Senior, Tomsa Voda Technological High School, Solca,
Romania, T: Ilie Cosovanu

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 SOFT002T MobMall: The First Online Mall Platform
Mihai Alexandru Bercu, 18, Senior; Alexandru-Mihai Glontaru #, 19, Senior;
Cristian-Alexandru Dragomir, 18, Senior, Tudor Vianu National High School
of Computer Science, Bucharest, Romania, T: Mircea Ignat

RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Chernogolovka, RUS005, Avangard
CHEM030I Nucleophilic Difluoromethylation of Arylidene Meldrum's Acid Derivatives
Alexey Trifonov, 17, Junior, Moscow Chemical Lyceum, Moscow, Russian
Federation, T: Artyom Zemtsov
MATH010T Quivers of Some Classes of Group Algebras
Ivan Bogdanov, 17, Junior; Maksim Vagner, 16, Sophomore, School 564,
Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation; Laboratory of Continious Mathematical
Education, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, T: Anatolii Zaikovskii
MATH016I The Game with Stones and "Generalized Fibonacci Sequence"
Kira Kozlova, 17, Junior, Lyceum "Vtoraya Shkola", Moscow, Russian
Federation, T: Alexander Kovaldji
Moscow, RUS002, JuniorI
CHEM032T Synthesis and Radical Addition of Xanthates Bearing Oxime Functionality
Igor Gorin, 17, Junior; Vladimir Motornov, 16, Sophomore, Moscow Chemical
Lyceum No. 1303, Moscow, Russian Federation; Moscow Chemical Lyceum
1303, Moscow, Russian Federation, T: Andrey Tabolin
Finalist Directory

CHEM068I Poly(oximinoalkyl)amines as a New Type of Ligands for

Copper-Accelerated Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition
# Daniil Agababyan, 17, Junior, Moscow Chemical Lyceum No. 1303, Moscow,
Russian Federation, T: Artyom Semakin
ENEV030T Mobile Device for Radiation Measurements in Big Cities
Alexander Andreyevich Filatkin, 17, Junior; Vladimir Ivanovich Bocharov, 17,
Junior, University Lyceum No.1511, Moscow, Russian Federation,
T: Konstantin Yurin
MATH019I Fast Algorithm of Commutator Length Computing in Free Group
Danil Fialkovskiy, 17, Junior, School 564, Saint-Petersburg, Russian
Federation, T: Sergey Ivanov
MATH047I The Tie Theorems
Roman Krutovskiy, 17, Junior, Gymnasium 1514, Moscow, Russian
Federation, T: Fyodor Ivlev
Moscow, RUS006, Scientists of the Future Fair
BCHM011T Synthesis of Ligand-Directed Polyethyleneimine-Binding Antitumor
Trifluorothymidine Prodrug Bearing the Fluorescent Label
Darya Maximova #, 18, Junior; Andrei Kolesnikov, 17, Sophomore, Municipal
Budget General Educational Institution "Lyceum No. 22 Nadezhda Sibiri",
Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, T: Tatyana Godovikova
EBED033I Sign Language Glove
Maksim Igorevich Smirnov, 17, Junior, Secondary School No 1189, Moscow,
Russian Federation, T: Alexander Maksimovich Voron
MATS010I The Formation, Properties and Application of Super-Long Nanochains
Pavel Provotorov, 16, Sophomore, Secondary School No. 82 Named After
F.I. Dubovitskiy, Chernogolovka, Russian Federation, T: Nikolai Klassen
SOFT018I SCC: Reversible Multi-Translation of High-Level Programming
Languages and a Platform for Performance-Controlled Execution
in Multi-Agent Systems
## Danila Alexandrovich Baigushev, 17, Junior, Lyceum "Vtoraya Shkola",
Moscow, Russian Federation, T: Ilya Rudolfovich Dedinsky
Nizhny Novgorod, RUS001, ROST
BMED004T A New Rapid Diagnostic Method for Detecting Free-Radical Pathologies
Olga Smetanina, 16, Junior; Anastasiia Smirnova, 16, Junior, Lyceum #8,
Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation; Gymnasia # 2, Sarov of Nizhny
Novgorod Region, Russian Federation, T: Ekaterina Alexandrovna Borovkova,
Violetta Stepanova

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EAEV002I River Tsunami and Safety of Population and Facilities Along the
River Course
Anastasiia Voskoboinikova, 16, Junior, Municipal School # 45, Nizhny
Novgorod, Russian Federation, T: Alexander Dmitrievich Martianov
MATS003T Revolutionary Ligand for Spatial Modification of Biologically
Active Nanoparticles
Gennady Vatkovskiy, 18, Junior; Timofei Iakhontov, 18, Junior, Lyceum
# 2, Cheboksary, Russian Federation; Lyceum #3, Cheboksary, Russian
Federation, T: Tamara Vasilievna Mikhailova, Elena Ivanovna Senkova
St. Petersburg, RUS004, Intel Baltic Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM010I Is It Possible to Treat Klebsiella pneumoniae Diseases by
Non-Antibiotic Drugs?
Anastasiia Kasimova, 18, Junior, Moscow Chemical Lyceum No. 1303,
Moscow, Russian Federation, T: Anna Shpirt
CHEM019I BODIPY Based Fluorescent Molecular Rotors
Olga Vodyanova, 16, Junior, Municipal Budget Educational Institution
"Secondary School No.4", Ivanovo, Russian Federation, T: Yuriy Marfin
MATH001T Geometric Interpretation of Hadamard Matrix Operator
Ilia Alekseev, 16, Sophomore; Ilia Golygin, 15, Freshman, School 564,
Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, T: Sergey Ivanov, Sergey Ivanov
MATH002I On Uniform Non-Repeating Morphisms
# Boris Zolotov, 17, Junior, School 564, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation,

Finalist Directory
T: Stanislav Kublanovskiy
MATH003I Calculation of Homotopy Groups of Finite Complexes Using Finite
Space Approximation
Gleb Novikov, 17, Sophomore, School 564, Saint-Petersburg, Russian
Federation, T: Vladimir Sosnilo

SAUDI ARABIA
Riyadh, SAU001, Mawhiba Science & Engineering Fair
BCHM009I Developing a Stimuli Responsive Drug Delivery System Based on the
Non-covelant Self Assembly of Phospholipid/Polymers on Single Walled
Carbon Nanotubes
Saleh Abdullatif Alhamad, 15, Senior, Dhahran Private School, Dhahran,
Saudi Arabia, T: Faye Al-Qdri
BMED025I Inhibition of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Deacetylation via C-11 Novel
Compound Enhanced Adipocytic Differentiation
Hassan Ali Alshammari, 18, Senior, Manarat Al-Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
T: Dalia Ayesh Ali
BMED026I Investigating Memory T Cell Subtypes for the Regulation of Inflammatory
Responses in Asthma Pathogenesis
Mohammed Khalid Altoyan, 18, Senior, Manarat AlRiyadh Schools, Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia, T: Rabih Halwani
BMED053I Targeting the MCF-7 Breast Cancer Ostrogen Receptor Cells via Silver
Nano-Particle Linked Doxorubicin and Tamoxifen Drugs
Abdulaziz Yahya Alshahrani, 15, Freshman, Alareen School, Abha,
Saudi Arabia, T: Yahya Mofareeh Asiri
CBIO011I GVHD Prophylaxis: A Novel Approach for Using the HCMV Glycoproteins
to Downregulate MHC Class I and Class II Antigen Presentation Pathways
Yasmeen Zaki Alsaif, 15, Sophomore, Dharan Schools, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia,
T: Abdulhamid Liacini
CELL008T Using Comparative Genomic Hybridization to Identify Unique Mutation in
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients in Saudi Arabia
Refal Mowaffaq Bougis, 16, Junior; Renad Mowaffaqa Bougis, 17, Freshman,
The 30th Secondary School, Maakkah, Saudi Arabia, T: Ahmed Mirza
CELL009I A Novel Study for Elucidating the Molecular Mechanism of
Flap Endonuclease-1
Rozan Adel Wali, 18, Senior, Dar Al-Fikr International Schools, Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia, T: Samir Hamdan

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 CELL010I Identifying a Role for Mesenchymal Stem Cells Conditioned Media on
Cancer Cell's Survival
Mohammed Khalid Al Mohawes, 18, Senior, Manarat AlRiyadh Schools,
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, T: Mashael AlToub
CHEM018I Improving the Catalytic Activity of Ruthenium in the Transfer
Hydrogenation of Simple Ketones Using a Novel Diphenanthroline
Amine Ligand
Yasmeen Shaker AlFaraj, 18, Senior, Dharan Schools, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia,
T: Kuo-Wei Huang
EBED015I Prototyping a Compact Multi-Format Optical Transmitter for Next
Generation Regional and Long Haul Terabit Networks
Khalid Abdulalim Alzaid, 17, Junior, Manarat Al-Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
T: Amr Ragheb
EGCH014I A Novel Research for Efficient MFCs Using Electroactive Bacteria from
Mangrove Trees
Marya Emad Alkurdi, 18, Senior, AlTarbia Alislamia Schools, Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia, T: Noura Shehab
EGPH010I Organic Solar Cells Optimization through Novel PBDTT2F/PCE10 as
Donors and PC70BM/ICBA as Acceptors in the Photoactive Layer
Ghanimah Nasser Abuhaimed, 18, Senior, Alhussan Private School, Dammam,
Saudi Arabia, T: Amal Miqdadi
ENEV017I Using Novel Nano-Porous Triple-Bore Hollow Fiber Membranes for
Finalist Directory

Air Dehumidification in Greenhouses

Noorah Ziad Alfaddagh, 17, Senior, Al-Faisaliah Islamic Schools, Alkhobar,
Saudi Arabia, T: Suzana P. Nunes
ENEV018I Producing a Biodegradable Plastic Using Ralstnia eutopha to Convert CO2
into a PHB Biolpolymer
Waleed Ramiz Alhindi, 18, Senior, Dhahran Schools, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia,
T: Maheshwaran Balaraman
ENMC017I Optimizing the Cooling System of a Cyclotron Krypton Target by
Simulating the Heat Transfer Process
Saleh Fawzi Alqaryan, 17, Senior, Manarat AlRiyadh Schools, Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia, T: Faisal AlRumayan
PLNT017I The Effect of Single Wavelength Red and Blue Laser Lights on Growth of
the Arabidopsis thaliana Plant
Lulwah Ziyad Alshiha, 17, Senior, Najd National Schools, Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia, T: Fouad Lewtiri-chlieh
PLNT018I Efficient Viral-Mediated Genome Editing Technique In Tobacco noctiana
and Arabidopsis thaliana Model Plants Using CRISPR/Cas9
# Abdul Jabbar Abdulrazaq Alhumud, 18, Senior, Dhahran Schools, Dhahran,
Saudi Arabia, T: Aala Abulfaraj
SOFT017I #feels: Detecting and Visualizing Regional Sentiment from Cross-lingual
Tweets for Specific Hashtags Using SVM and Naive Bayes Classifiers
Abdul Rahman Alhamdan, 18, Senior, Dar AlFikr Schools, Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia, T: Ibrahim Alabdulmohsin

SINGAPORE
Singapore, SGP001, Singapore Science and Engineering Fair
BMED110I Ultrafast and Green Design of Luminescent Nanoclusters for
Photodynamic Therapy
Preston Yi Jie Ching, 17, Senior, National Junior College, Singapore,
Singapore, T: Adrian Sin Loy Loh
CBIO046T Wearable LED Illumination for Skin Sensitivity Calibration
Madhumitha Shridharan, 17, Senior; Yuhua Ren, 17, Senior, NUS High School
of Mathematics and Science, Singapore, Singapore, T: Yenny Wijaya
CHEM061I Metal-free Click Chemistry for the Development of Peptide-based
Biomaterials
Claudia Lee, 18, Senior, Raffles Institution, Singapore, Singapore,
T: Guoxian Tan

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ENEV067T Synthesis of Electrospun Nanosilver-Functionalized Nylon 6 Nanofibres
for Membrane Water Purification
Yi Zhao Tan, 17, Junior; Zheng Theng Lim, 17, Junior; Benjamin Kye
Jyn Tan, 16, Junior, Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore, Singapore,
T: Yoke Keow Peh
MCRO051I Development and Optimisation of Novel Amine-based Antimicrobial
Cationic Polymers
Tommy Zhi Xian Ong, 18, Senior, Raffles Institution, Singapore, Singapore,
T: Guoxian Tan
PHYS042I Physical Analysis of the Rotating Saddle Trap: The Mechanical Analogue of
the Quadrupole Ion Trap
Joel Shi Quan Tan, 17, Senior, NUS High School of Mathematics and Science,
Singapore, Singapore, T: Boon Hor Poh

SLOVAKIA
Bratislava, SVK002, AMAVET-Slovak Association for Youth, Science & Technology
CELL001I Cellular Response to Change in Mitochondrial DNA Levels in Yeast
Yarrowia lipolytica
Lukas Janosik, 19, Senior, The Secondary School of Ludovit Stur, Trencin,
Slovakia, T: Bernarda Luptakova
EBED002I Nefrostat, Portable Diagnostics of Chronic Kidney Disease
Martin Holicky, 18, Senior, Skola Pre Mimoriadne Nadane Deti a Gymnazium,

Finalist Directory
Bratislava, Slovakia, T: Anton Belan
PLNT005I Biosynthesis of Natural Products of German Camomile (Matricaria
recutita) in Experimental Cultivation
Erik Schmotzer, 17, Junior, Secondary Vocational Medical School for Medical
Technicians, Kosice, Slovakia, T: Petra Bujnakova
SOFT004I Computer Vision: Mapping and Orientation in 3-D Space
Daniel Zvara, 18, Senior, Gymnazium Velka Okruzna, Zilina, Slovakia,
T: Lubomir Konrad

SLOVENIA
Ljubljana, SVN001, Slovenia Science and Engineering Fair
PHYS055T High Frequency Resonant Transformer
Miha Gulic, 18, Junior; Klemen Ducman, 18, Senior, Srednja Gradbena Sola in
Gimnazija Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia, T: Marko Jagodic

SOUTH AFRICA
Boksburg, ZAF001, Expo for Young ScientistsSouth Africa
CHEM001I Investigation of Platinum Substitutes as an Effective Catalyst for
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Roland Jacob Dubb, 16, Junior, Herzlia High School, Cape Town,
South Africa, T: Lance Job
EBED001I Autonomous and Configurable Energy Management System
Armand Duvenage, 17, Junior, Hoerskool Garsfontein, Pretoria, South Africa,
T: Susanna Hester Trumpie
EBED006I An Innovative Alerting Mechanism for Mobility Assistive Devices
Nishka Ramkhelawan, 16, Junior, Ladysmith High School, Ladysmith,
South Africa, T: Reine Conradie
EGCH001I Generating Electricity from Mud
Siyabonga Simphiwe Nkosi, 18, Senior, Kiriyatswane Secondary School,
Secunda, South Africa, T: Ntibaleng Mpatlanyane
EGCH003I The Utilisation of Organic Chemical Dyes in the Production of
Dye-Sensitised Solar Cells
Tyrique Byroo, 15, Sophomore, Star College Boys' High School, Durban,
South Africa, T: Tahir Denli
EGPH003T Portable Sun Tracking Solar Power Kit
Fritz Jan Keyzer, 17, Senior; Josiah James Senior, 17, Senior, Pinelands
High School, Cape Town, South Africa, T: Nicole Masureik

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 MCRO001I Magnetotactic Bacteria with a Faraday Application
Bernard Adriaan Smit, 18, Senior, Hoerskool Waterkloof, Pretoria,
South Africa, T: Carin De Beer
PHYS003I An Easy Way to Measure a Sidereal Day
Iselle Van Den Heever, 16, Sophomore, Jim Fouche High School,
Bloemfontein, South Africa, T: Cornelia Margaretha Van den Heever
PLNT002I High Protein Fynbos Nuts: A New Superfood
Anna Illing Midgley, 16, Sophomore, Herschel Girl's School, Cape Town,
South Africa, T: Michael Brasler
PLNT034I Worm Tea: Environmentally-Friendly Alternative to Artificial Fertilisers
Avuyile Mbangatha, 17, Senior, Stirling High School, East London, South
Africa, T: Ilse Kemp

SOUTH KOREA
Daejeon, KOR003, Korea Science Fair
BMED103I Study of Eggplant Peduncle for Cure Periodontal Disease and Remove
Bad Breath in Countries Lacking Medical Supplies
Yong Su Kim, 18, Senior, Jeonnam Science High School, Naju-Si, South
Korea, T: Il-ju Shin
CHEM042T Statistical Analysis of 'Liquid Layer Popping Effect' and Its Application
Hae Kyun Bong, 16, Junior; Junseok Moon, 17, Junior, Gyoenggi Science High
School for the Gifted, Suwonsi, Gyeonggido, South Korea,
Finalist Directory

T: Soon Geun Kim

EAEV052I Combating Jellyfish Blight: A Novel Usage of Chondroitin Sulfate within
Trashed Jellyfish to Adsorb Heavy Metal Pollutants
Sun Woo Kang, 17, Senior, Cheongshim International Academy, Seoul,
South Korea, T: Jung Suk Kim
ENMC046I Research on Next-generation High-efficiency Aircraft Using the
Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Korean Traditional Kite (Bangpaeyeon)
Jun Su Jang, 18, Senior, Geochang High School, Geochang, South Korea,
T: Hye Jun Lim
PHYS041T The Analysis of Changes in the Wave from the Dynamic Fluid through the
SCS (Slope Control System) Produced
Eun Sung Choi, 17, Senior; Geon Tae Park, 18, Senior; Seong Yeop Na, 17,
Senior, Chung-Buk Science High School, CheongJu, South Korea, T: Myung
Kue Lee
PLNT039I Plants Immune Response by Communication through Common
Mycorrhizal Network (CMN)
Hwang Huiseon, 16, Junior, Changwon Science High School, Changwon,
South Korea, T: Park Sukhyun
Seoul, KOR001, Korea Olympiad in Informatics
EAEV090T Study of Heat Island Effect in Daegu Using Convergence Weather System
Gwang Jo Gong, 17, Junior; WonJong Kim, 16, Junior; Sanggyo Seo, 17,
Junior, Daegu Il Science High School, Daegu, South Korea;
T: Myoung Hee Baek
ENMC033I Safe Mountain Path Service Implementation based on Public Data and
Heart Rate Algorithm
Seungwoo Han, 17, Junior, Gyeonggi Science High School for the Gifted,
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, T: Jonghye Kim
SOFT029I Computational Prediction of Sunlight in Urban Locations
Throughout a Year Using a Smartphone & Image Processing
Junha Yang, 18, Senior, Dalseong High School, Daegu, South Korea,
T: Seokmin Han
SOFT030I Mechanics Simulator
Min Hyuk Daniel Jang, 14, Freshman, Daejeon Samchun Middle School,
Daejeon, South Korea, T: Kyungha Suh
SOFT059I Throw the Ring
Won Bin Park, 16, Sophomore, Geochang High School, Geochang,
South Korea, T: Yi Sak Park

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Seoul, KOR002, YSC (National Science Research Competition)
ANIM055T Settlement of Tropical Moth into Korean Peninsula due to Global Warming
Byeongchan Park, 16, Junior; Hyunwoo Lee, 16, Junior; Kim Jaedong, 17,
Junior, Busan Yongin High School, Busan, South Korea, T: Lee Sangryul
BMED100T Oral Antimicrobial Effect Using Eco-Friendly Substances
HyeRim Eam #, 16, Junior; Suyeon Lee, 16, Junior; Yoojin Ahn, 17, Junior,
Busan Jangan High School, Busan, South Korea; Geochang High School,
Geochang, South Korea, T: YoungHee Noh
CHEM054T Brightener? Cuticle!
Yeeun Kim, 17, Senior; Hyemin Kim, 18, Senior; Jeongeun Ahn, 17, Senior,
Jinju Jeill Girl's High School, Jinju-si, South Korea, T: Hyeonwo Jo
EBED039I Music Recommendation System via Emotion Recognition Using EEG
In Yong Koo, 17, Senior, Gyeonggi Science High School for the Gifted,
Seongnam-si, South Korea, T: Eun Hae Kim
EGPH037T Eco-Friendly Design of 'Door Buffer' by Minimizing Energy Waste and
Slamming Force
Min Jae Kim, 17, Freshman; Won Chan Lee, 16, Junior; Seung Hyun Joo, 16,
Junior, Suji High School, Yongin-si, South Korea, T: Ho Jin Jung
EGPH051T Efficient Solar Panel Arrangement and Exploration through
Biological Imitation
MinWoo Lee, 16, Junior; ChanYoung Song, 16, Junior; Sang Jun Lee, 16,
Junior, Cheonghak High School, Namyangju-si, South Korea,

Finalist Directory
T: Byoung Soo Han
ENMC054T Research on Developing the Wheelchair which Can Climb the Kerb
Using Center of Mass
Yoon-Ho Cho, 16, Junior; Su-Yeon Choi, 16, Junior; Bo-young Son, 16, Junior,
Incheon Science High School, Incheon, South Korea, T: Cho Dae-Ki

SPAIN
Barcelona, SPN001, Exporecerca Jove
CBIO047I From EEG to Image: The Graphic Representation of Neural Activity
Ines Martinez Saludes, 17, Senior, Colllegi Claret Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain,
T: Robert Vilella Moix
ENMC062I Application of the Technological Principles of Photography to
Build a Hand-Made Accordion Camera Able to Obtain High-Resolution
Photographs
Paula Santos Guarch, 17, Freshman, Institut Ernest Lluch, Barcelona, Spain,
T: Ana Albalat Martinez

SRI LANKA
Colombo, LKA001, Sri Lanka Science & Engineering Fair
EGPH011I Eye Protection and Energy Saving Lamp
Sivatharshan Mahendran, 19, Senior, Hartley College, Jaffna, Sri Lanka,
T: Elango Celliah
ENMC021I Supporting Rod to Climb Stair Case for Disable Personnel
Sanju Subodha Sewwandi Kahandugodagam Acharige, 17, Sophomore,
Bomiriya Central College, Kaduwela, Sri Lanka, T: Thanthrige Don
Yasawardana Saman Kumara
PLNT038T Biological Treatment of Maintaining Bio-Quality of Allium sativum by
Storing with Garcinia quaesita
Janith Ishanka Premalal Ranige, 16, Junior; Tharindu Pasan Dissanayake
Sesath Devage, 19, Senior; Buddhi Pramodaya Wijerathna Samaraweera
Mudalige, 17, Junior, WP/KT/Gnanodaya Maha Vidyalaya, Kalutara, Sri Lanka,
T: Vinitha Pushpalatha Perera

SWEDEN
Stockholm, SWE001, Utstallningen Unga Forskare
CBIO048I Artificial Evolution
Martin Rolf Henning Lindblom, 18, Senior, Lugnetgymnasiet, Falun, Sweden,
T: Gunnar Kihlberg

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 PHYS043I Disordered Packings of the Platonic Solids and the
Pentagonal Trapezohedron
Toomas Mart Liiv, 18, Senior, Danderyds Gymnasium, Danderyd, Sweden,
T: Lars Ake Grasjo

SWITZERLAND
Bern, CHE001, Swiss Youth in Science
BMED002I Detection of Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis in Ticks of the Grisons
Rhine Valley
Juno Kim, 19, Senior, Bundner Kantonsschule, Chur, Switzerland,
T: Adrian Puntschart
PHYS025I A Study on Quantifying Personal UV Exposure, Vitamin D Status and
Their Relationship within a Group of High School Students in an
Alpine Environment
Matthias Grobner, 19, Senior, Schweizerische Alpine Mittelschule Davos,
Davos, Switzerland, T: Christoph Hangartner

THAILAND
Bangkok, THA001, National Science Projects Competition
ANIM062T A New Method of Silk Sheath Production Developed from Observation of
Spinning Behavior of Silkworms
Thananon Hiranwanichchakorn, 16, Freshman; Nattapong Chueasiritaworn,
Finalist Directory

15, Freshman; Sutthiluk Rakdee, 15, Freshman, Damrongratsongkroh, Muang,

Thailand, T: Sutipong Jaikaew
ENEV068T Eco-Friendly Cycling Helmet
Chakkaphan Kangkorn, 17, Freshman; Natchaya Baenpeth, 17, Senior;
Pacharapol Apinuntachart, 16, Freshman, Suratpittaya School, Suratthani,
Thailand, T: Suwaree Pongtheerawan
ENEV069T Bio-based Packaging from Lotus Cellulose
Theeraphat Manoi, 17, Senior; Yutthasat Sonprasom, 17, Senior; Rittikun
Thorarit, 17, Senior, Suratpittaya School, Surat Thani, Thailand,
T: Suwaree Pongtheerawan
PLNT057T The Effect of Crude Extract of Imperata cylindrica and the Survival and
Growth Rates of Nilaparvata lugens Stal and Its Impact on Predatory
Insects of Nilaparvata lugens Stals Eggs
Vasu Chavanasupitchaya, 16, Sophomore; Natchamukda Paibool, 16,
Sophomore; Wanicha Khotwongsa, 16, Sophomore, The Demonstration
School of Khonkaen University (Modindang), Khonkaen, Thailand,
T: Pratuengsook Maneelam
PLNT058I Using Parasitic Fruit Sap to Produce Orchid Adhesion Glue
Watthana Thumkhongdee, 19, Senior, Damrongratsongkroh School,
Muang, Thailand, T: Kiettisak Inrajsadon
PLNT059T Bio-technical Process for Increasing Oil Palm Productivity
Arnupab Chaida, 17, Freshman; Nattanicha Buathong, 17, Junior;
Radarat Sarathip #, 17, Junior, Suratpittaya School, Suratthani, Thailand,
T: Chalermporn Pongteerawan
ROBO025T Braille Keyboard Development on Android OS
Sirapatsorn Pongpiriyakarn, 18, Senior; Patarin Sriwatanasakdi, 18, Senior,
Mahidol Wittayanusorn School, Phutthamonthon, Thailand,
T: Siriporn Sakboonyarat
Bangkok, THA002, Young Scientists Competition
ENEV078T Efficient Dry-Cell Batteries Powered by Environmental-Friendly and
Low Cost Activated Carbon Derived from Bacterial Cellulose
Orawan Thasanabenjakul, 17, Junior; Pannawat Peanjad, 17, Junior,
Suratpitthaya School, Suratthani, Thailand; Suratpitthaya, Suratthani,
Thailand, T: Suwaree Pongtheerawan
MATH041I Dominating Broadcast and Multipacking in Specific Graph: A Case Study
on Cycle Graphs and Sunlet Graphs
Sivakorn Sanguanmoo, 17, Junior, Mahidol Wittayanusorn School (Public
Organization), Nakornpatom, Thailand, T: Thammanoon Puirod

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PHYS059T A Study of Volumetric Variation and Kinetic Behavior of Gas Bubbles
for Water and Air Quality Assessment
Krit Kruaykitanon, 15, Sophomore; Boonyakorn Assavanives #, 18, Senior,
Bangkok Christian College, Bangkok, Thailand, T: Chanan Keatsirisart
PLNT065I The Effectiveness of Rice Bran Extract as a Natural Rubber Sheet
Browning Inhibitor
Rattatammanoon Tiyabud, 18, Senior, Princess Chulabhorn's College,
Pathumthani, Pathumthani, Thailand, T: Khunthong Klaythong

TUNISIA
Tunis, TUN001, Tunisia Science and Engineering Fair
EAEV014I Sky Cleaner: Atmosphere's Purification from Greenhouse Gases
Imen Nouri, 18, Junior, Secondary Pilot High School of Gabes Tunisia,
Gabes, Tunisia, T: Hedi Khlifi
ENMC035I The Kelvin Angle: Wave Shock and Velocity
Haroun Chahed, 18, Senior, Pioneer High School of Sousse, Sahloul, Tunisia,
T: Jamel Chahed
SOFT019I Using Fake Dictionaries in Cryptology to Develop a More Secure Cipher
(Fake Synonyms Encryption Cipher)
Tarek Abdessattar Aloui, 14, Freshman, Pioneer Preparatory School of Gabes,
Gabes, Tunisia, T: Hedi Khlifi

Finalist Directory
TURKEY
Ankara, TUR002, Tubitak Fair
BMED134I The Antiangiogenic Effect of Thyme Essential Oil at Its Anticancer Effect
Ilayda Cetin, 18, Senior, Sivas Fen lisesi, Sivas, Turkey, T: Sadi Sezginer
CELL059T Proliferative Effect of Hypericine on Human Skin Fibroblast Cells in vitro
Melih Yaman, 17, Senior; Muhammed Said Tasdemir, 18, Senior, Private
Nilufer High School, Bursa, Turkey, T: Faysal Yilmaz
CHEM073T Development of a Novel Radiation Shielding Material
Seyit Alp Herdem, 19, Senior; Tahsin Elmas, 18, Senior, Isiklar Air Force
High School, Bursa, Turkey, T: Mustafa Sevik
EGCH044I Fabrication and Characterization of Carbon Nanotube Doped Organic
Solar Cells
Yaren Sever, 16, Junior, Ozel Bornova Ugur Asrlk Anadolu Lisesi, Izmir,
Turkey, T: Umit Karademir
MATH043T New Equations for Coprimality and Indivisibility
Mucahit Ekinci, 17, Senior; Halil brahim Karakoc, 17, Senior, Sivas Fen Lisesi,
Sivas, Turkey, T: Selim Egri
MATH045T The Sum of the Double Forces of the Distances Between the Cusp Points
in the Same Plane Regular Polygon and P Point in the Plane
Mehmet Eren Savasturk, 17, Senior; Mehmet Yigit Huduti, 17, Senior,
Edirne Suleyman Demirel Fen Lisesi, Edirne, Turkey, T: Murat Sahin
MATS052T Production of Alternative Ballistic Protection Vest from Shear Thickening
Fluid (STF) Based Silica Nanoparticle Containing Composite Fabric
Fatih Guler, 19, Senior; Tunahan Enginer, 19, Senior, Kuleli Military High
School, Istanbul, Turkey, T: Ahmet Gungor
MATS053I Biocompatible Artificial Blood Vessels Fabricated from Thermoplastic
Polyurethane Added with ZnO Nanoparticles Conjugated with Olive Seed
and Chladophora prolifera Extracts with Bacterial Cellulose Exterior and
Heparin Interior Coatings
Ibrahim Can Kaymaz, 17, Senior, Ozel Bornova Ugur Asrlk Anadolu Lisesi,
Izmir, Turkey, T: Figen Ozyildiz
PHYS058T Detection of Conductance Quantization and Designing a Simple Biosensor
via Gold Wire
Busra Yildirim, 17, Junior; Koray Sekerin, 19, Senior, Ozel Bornova Ugur
Asrlk Anadolu Lisesi, Izmir, Turkey, T: Viki Kalderon
Istanbul, TUR001, 12th National Environmental Project Olympiad
EGPH030T Electromagnetic Radiation Hunter
Mark Albert Adut, 16, Sophomore; Yosi Kohen Kutucu, 16, Sophomore,
Ulus Private Jewish Schools, Istanbul, Turkey, T: Talha Kilic

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 ENEV052T Super Bee Fertilizer
Merih Akalin, 17, Senior; Esin Comlekcioglu, 16, Freshman, Dr. Rifat Osman
Kesan Anatolian Health Professional High School, Edirne-Kesan, Turkey;
Bahcesehir College, Istanbul, Turkey, T: Hasan Avcu

UKRAINE
Kyiv, UKR001, Intel-TechnoUkraine
EBED024I Development of 3D LED Globe
Ervin Ervinovich Molnar, 17, Junior, Gimnazium, Vinogradov, Ukraine,
T: Igor Nestorovich Firmaniuk
PHYS028I Distribution and Kinematics of Cepheids in the Milky Way Galaxy
Nadiia Maslova, 16, Sophomore, Odessa Mariinsky High School, Odessa,
Ukraine, T: Natalia Virnina
SOFT061I Nilrima Program
Yurii Rivnyi, 18, Senior, Technical Creative Center "Evrika", Kyiv, Ukraine,
T: Igor Nedozhdiy
Kyiv, UKR002, IntelEcoUkraine
CHEM035I Synthesis of New Potential Analgesics from Phosphorylated Derivatives
of benzo[e][1,4]diazepin-2-ones
Valeriia Pyrogova, 16, Junior, Gymnasium No.9, Odessa, Ukraine,
T: Svitlana Sikorska
CHEM069I New Selective Fluorescent Indicator for Toxic Metal Ions
Finalist Directory

Mykhaylo Parkulab, 17, Junior, Kharkiv Specialized School #17,

Kharkiv, Ukraine, T: Alla Loktionova
ENEV034I Camelina as Appropriate Bioenergetic Crop for Sustainable Full Cycle
Ecomanagement in Temperate Climate Areas
Rostyslav Blyum, 16, Sophomore, Lyceum "Holosiyivky" No. 241, Kyiv,
Ukraine, T: Volodymyr Nazarenko

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Abu Dhabi, ARE002, Think Science Competition
BMED150T Morse Glasses for ALS Patients
Abdulla Mohamed Alali, 17, Senior; Mohamed Ahmed Alshehhi, 18, Senior,
Applied Technology High School - Boys - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates, T: Carvalho Ryan Rosario
EBED057T Roads Accidents Alert System
Rashid Jasem Alhammadi, 17, Senior; Ali Abdullah Albastaki, 17, Senior;
Humaid Mohammad Alhammadi, 17, Senior, Applied Technology High
School Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, T: Hussam Eljammal
EGCH049T A Hint to a New Beginning
Maryam Fuad Bukhash, 16, Junior; Amna Mohammad Al Hashimi, 16, Junior,
Al Ittihad Private SchoolJumeira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates,
T: Abeer Charab
EGCH050I A Well of Inexhaustible Power
Roudha Saeed Al Kamda, 17, Junior, Al Ittihad Private SchoolJumeira,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, T: Abeer Charab
ENMC078T Anti-Alcohol Car
Alia Arif Alharmi, 15, Junior; Shouq Abdulaziz Altawash, 15, Junior, Dubai
National School - Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates,
T: Nafissa El Jabban
ROBO030T The Smart Glove
Khalid Ahmed Alkhyeli, 18, Senior; Obaid Abdulazeez Bin Safwan, 18, Senior,
Applied Technology High School - Boys - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates, T: Carvalho Ryan Rosario

UNITED KINGDOM
Birmingham, GBR003, Young Engineers for Britain
ENMC032I Find My Dog
David Steele, 17, Freshman, Nottingham High School, Nottingham,
United Kingdom, T: Ian Thorpe

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ENMC057I Continuous Reciprocating Air Filter
Matthew Lewis Ardern, 17, Senior, Stockport Grammar, Stockport,
United Kingdom, T: Graeme McKinna-Whitby

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ALABAMA
Auburn, USAL01, Greater East Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BMED045I Quantitative Usage of a Novel Bioelectronic Chip for Noninvasive,
Versatile Cancer Diagnosis
Venkata Viswajit Macha, 17, Senior, Loveless Academic Magnet Program
High School, Montgomery, Alabama, T: Moore Asouzu
ENMC050I Algorithms for Prognostication of Electronics Failures in Hybrid
and Electric Vehicles
# Rahul Lall, 16, Freshman, Auburn High School, Auburn, Alabama,
T: Mark Jones
Birmingham, USAL02, Central Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM056I Modifiers of Apis mellifera Flight Muscle Metabolism: A Field Study
in a Working Apiary
# Quinn McCormick, 17, Junior, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate,
Irondale, Alabama, T: Kelly Breland
EAEV056I Correcting Ocean Acidification with Potassium Carbonate
Margaret Amelia Knight, 15, Sophomore, Alabama School of Fine Arts,

Finalist Directory
Birmingham, Alabama, T: Rebecca Thrash
EGPH031T Increased Efficiency in Solar Energy for Developing Countries
Matthew Tyler Jackson, 18, Senior; Austin Lee Norwood, 18, Senior,
Hewitt-Trussville High School, Trussville, Alabama, T: Christopher Bond
ENEV053T The Removal of Arsenic (III) from Contaminated Drinking Water Using
Iron Oxide and 3D Printed Beads
Makenzie Plyman, 18, Senior; Madison Baylee Plyman, 18, Senior,
Hewitt-Trussville High School, Trussville, Alabama, T: Chris Walters
Huntsville, USAL03, North Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair
CBIO023I Multiscale Simulation of Tumor Growth and Angiogenesis:
A Model for Pharmacotherapy Assessment and Drug Discovery
## Joshua Cyril Abreo, 17, Senior, James Clemens High School, Madison,
Alabama, T: Tammy Simons
EBED026I Design and Construction of a Scalable Active Battery Management System
for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles
# Michael Andrew Prevost, 17, Junior, Covenant Christian Academy, Huntsville,
Alabama, T: Rhonda Lisaukis
ENMC064I Development of a Novel Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV):
Nanoscale Transverse Tilt-rotor Helicopter
Hunter Wilhelm Phillips, 18, Senior, Covenant Christian Academy, Huntsville,
Alabama, T: Rhonda Lisauckis
Huntsville, USAL50, Alabama Science and Engineering Fair
BMED132I Non-Invasive Monitoring of Inflammation in a Genetically-Modified,
Tissue Engineered Vascular Model
Priya Shailesh Shah, 18, Senior, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Birmingham,
Alabama, T: Hungsin Chin
CELL057I Modulation of Macrophage Phenotype Using Nanoparticle-Delivered Gene
Therapy for Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases
# Ruchir Rastogi, 17, Senior, Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School,
Montgomery, Alabama, T: Huyen Tran
ENEV063I Removal of BTEX from Storm Water Using Improved HDTMA Nano-
Particle Enhanced Reactive Porous Concrete
# Megan Abigail Lange, 16, Junior, Auburn High School, Auburn, Alabama,
T: Jacque Middleton
ROBO029I Thermally Actuated Artificial Muscles for Use in Exoskeletons
## Sean Alexander Benson, 18, Senior, Satsuma High School, Satsuma, Alabama,
T: Judy Tapia

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 Livingston, USAL05, West Alabama Regional Science Fair
ENEV012I Balloon Bloat
Lesleigh Reann Anderson, 16, Sophomore, Patrician Academy, Butler,
Alabama, T: Maghan Fuller
Mobile, USAL04, Mobile Regional Science Fair
ANIM066I Tag Retention and Stress Levels on Subadult Red Drum
(Sciaenops ocellatus)
Sarah Nina Bowman, 17, Junior, Murphy High School, Mobile, Alabama,
T: Julie Prerost
BMED092I Gold and Silver Nanoparticles for Skin Cancer Chemoprevention
and Therapy
## Rohan Palanki, 18, Senior, WP Davidson High School, Mobile, Alabama,
T: Barbara Alexander

ALASKA
Anchorage, USAK50, Alaska Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM028I Determining the Relative Affinities of Alkaloids in Reed Canarygrass for
Tannic Acid
Gary Thomas Hoppenworth, 15, Sophomore, West Anchorage High School,
Anchorage, Alaska, T: Carmen Olito
EAEV055I Conclusions from a IV Year Research Study: Ocean Acidification in
Prince William Sound, Alaska
Finalist Directory

Alta Dean, 18, Senior, Colony High School, Palmer, Alaska, T: Dorrie Dean
MCRO041I A Genetic Mechanism Underlying Bacterial Drug Resistance: Ampicillin
Resistant Escherichia coli
David Dawei Chen, 16, Sophomore, West Valley High School, Fairbanks,
Alaska, T: Gregory Kahoe
Juneau, USAK01, Southeast Alaska Regional Science Fair
ANIM006T How Temperature Affects Growth of Pacific Blue Mussels
(Mytilus trossulus)
Aidan Seid, 16, Sophomore; Ben Undurraga, 16, Freshman, Juneau-Douglas
High School, Juneau, Alaska, T: Jonathan Smith
EAEV013T How Habitat Water Temperature Affects the Fish Condition and Energy
Density of Fourhorn Sculpin (Myoxocephalus quadricornis)
Derek Rain Dzinich, 17, Junior; Samantha Nicole Heidersdorf #, 18, Senior,
Juneau-Douglas High School, Juneau, Alaska, T: Jonathan Smith

ARIZONA
Phoenix, USAZ50, Arizona Science and Engineering Fair
BMED145I Can Caspase 3 and Caspase 3/7 Inhibitors Improve the Quality and
Longevity of Corneas Being Stored for Transplant?
Samantha Marie Bouchal, 17, Senior, Basha High School, Chandler, Arizona,
T: Michael McKelvy
BMED147I Using the Ketone Body Beta-hydroxybutyrate as a Radiosensitizer for
Malignant Glioma Cells
Alex Patrick Rossi, 18, Senior, Paradise Valley High School, Phoenix, Arizona,
T: Marni Landry
CELL058I An Investigation of Potential Gene Over-Expression and siRNA Methods
for Causing Cell Lysis and Stasis
Jordan Heaven Hines, 17, Senior, Chandler High School, Chandler, Arizona,
T: Donna Bond
EAEV083I Can Bacteria Effectively Reduce the Toxicity of Mine Drainage?
Harold Joseph Carrigan, 17, Junior, Basha High School, Chandler, Arizona,
T: Michael John McKelvy
EBED050I A Novel Solution for the Visually Impaired Utilizing Computer Vision
and Vibrohaptics
Mani Kandan, 16, Sophomore, Hamilton High School, Chandler, Arizona,
T: Angela Sodemann

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EGCH045T The Effect of the Algal Harvesting Method on the Amount of Algal Mass
Recovered for Economically Feasible Biofuel Production
Kaitlyn Noel Loop #, 17, Freshman; McKenna Kristin Loop, 16, Sophomore,
Arizona College Preparatory-Erie Campus, Chandler, Arizona,
T: Kristi Glassmeyer
ENEV079T Uptake and Translocation of Arsenite and Arsenate by Zea mays:
Effect of Boron
Kaveri Das, 18, Senior; Lisa Zou, 16, Junior, Hamilton High School, Chandler,
Arizona, T: Debbie Nipar
ENEV082I Nanotech Fungi
Farah Eltohamy, 15, Freshman, Arizona College Preparatory-Erie Campus,
Chandler, Arizona, T: Kristi Glassmeyer
MATH042T On the Constructibility of n-Division Points of Certain Polar Curves
by Area
Nithin Venkat Kannan, 16, Junior; Young Han Kim, 16, Junior, BASIS
Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona, T: Marizza Bailey
MATS054I High Quality YBCO on Perovskite Dielectric for Superconducting
Microwave Resonators
Joseph Park, 18, Senior, Corona del Sol High School, Tempe, Arizona,
T: Sarah Blechacz
MCRO062I Developing an Effective Phage Therapy for Treatment of Methicillin-
Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Finalist Directory
Aryasp Seyed Nejat, 15, Sophomore, Hamilton High School, Chandler,
Arizona, T: Debbie Crane
MCRO065I The Innovative Use of Proteolytic Enzymes as Specific Targeting Antivirals
# Rebecca Jeanne Jernigan, 18, Freshman, Hamilton High School, Chandler,
Arizona, T: Debbie Nipar
PHYS062I The Effect of Orbital Separation and Stellar Class Type on the Habitability
of Circumbinary Planets in the Innermost Stable Orbit about a Binary
Star System
Alexandra Michele Smith, 18, Senior, Mountain View High School, Mesa,
Arizona, T: Kristen Grindle
PLNT066I Observations of Phytosterol: A Novel Method of Anti-Cancer Treatment
Using Plant Based Steroid Compounds
Ritika Bharati, 16, Sophomore, Hamilton High School, Chandler, Arizona,
T: Raxha Bhagdev
SOFT057I Lockino: A Novel Solution for Public Lockers Using Bluetooth LE and the
Estimote iBeacon Platform
Zachary Scott Rolfness, 15, Freshman, Westwood High School, Mesa,
Arizona, T: Jorge Vega
Sierra Vista, USAZ02, SSVEC's Youth Engineering and Science Fair
BEHA047I Need a Break?
Emma Judd, 15, Freshman, Saint David High School, Saint David, Arizona,
T: Larry Chandler
EGPH032I What Are Solar Panels Actually Collecting?
Noah Samuel Bell, 16, Sophomore, Veritas Christian Community School,
Sierra Vista, Arizona, T: Angela Massa
Tucson, USAZ03, Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM022I A Novel Approach to the Characterization of Toxoplasma gondii
Infected Neurons
# Tapasya Bhupendra Trivedi, 17, Senior, Academy of Tucson High School,
Tucson, Arizona, T: Kathy Friedman
BMED047I A Novel Approach to Treatment for ALS through Metabolomics in a
Drosophila Model
Sylvia Zarnescu, 15, Freshman, Catalina Foothills High School, Tucson,
Arizona, T: Terry Fortunato
EAEV033I Efficacious Phytoremediation of Rice and the Surrounding Environment
from Arsenic and Lead Using Nymphaea odorata
Claire Jeanne Thai, 15, Freshman, Thai Homeschool, Tucson, Arizona,
T: Claire Jeanne Thai

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 EBED022I AMELIA: Using an IoT-Interfaced Cloud Computing Network to Create a
Wireless, Realtime, World-Wide Aircraft Safety Data Monitoring System
# Jeremiah Pate, 16, Freshman, BASIS Oro Valley, Oro Valley, Arizona,
T: Tommaso Cioni
EGCH020I 3-Dimensional Microbial Fuel Cell Anode
# Diego Aubert Vasquez, 17, Freshman, Tucson Magnet High School, Tucson,
Arizona, T: Margaret Wilch
ENEV040I An Engineered System for Filtering Pb2+ Using Chlorophyta, Phase Two
Amanda Catherine Minke, 16, Sophomore, Immaculate Heart High School,
Oro Valley, Arizona, T: Danielle Renee Abrames
PLNT025I The Role of EXPORTIN1A and EXPORTIN1B in Nuclear Export of AGO4 in
Arabidopsis thaliana
Pearl Dixon, 16, Junior, Tucson Magnet High School, Tucson, Arizona,
T: Margaret Wilch

ARKANSAS
Conway, USAR50, Arkansas State Science Fair
BEHA052I Enlightened Education: Evaluating Classroom Inversion and
Mutual Engagement in Chemistry and Biology
Jacquelyn Jewell Mosely, 18, Senior, Arkansas School for Mathematics,
Sciences, and the Arts, Hot Springs, Arkansas, T: Patrycja Krakowiak
CELL052I DZ3: A Novel Analog that Selectively Targets and Eliminates
Finalist Directory

Senescent Cells
Angela Wang, 17, Junior, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock,
Arkansas, T: Patrick Foley
ENMC061I Non-planar Slicing for Extrusion-based 3D Printing
Joseph Zhang, 17, Senior, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences,
and the Arts, Hot Springs, Arkansas, T: Nicholas Seward
ENMC070I Efficient Drag Optimization by FMM Accelerated Gridless Vorticity
Discretization and Functional Far-Field Contributors
## Kwuang Tang, 17, Junior, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock,
Arkansas, T: Patrick Foley
MATS055I Graphene-Based Infrared Detector
# Nimit Gandhi, 17, Senior, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock,
Arkansas, T: Patrick Foley
Fayetteville, USAR03, Northwest Arkansas Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM020I Dead in Their Tracks, Phase II
Cole McBride Balkman, 17, Junior, Alma High School, Alma, Arkansas,
T: Jeana Parker
ENEV028I Filtration Purification
Brandon James Criner, 16, Sophomore, Alpena High School, Alpena,
Arkansas, T: Mark Welch
SOFT023I Detecting Plagiarism
Caleb Joseph Fritz, 17, Junior, Alma High School, Alma, Arkansas,
T: Tiffany Scrivner
Hot Springs, USAR07, West Central Regional Science fair
BMED010I Graphene Sheets as Drug Delivery Vehicles into Cancer Cells
Deisy Yarabith Abarca Espirit, 17, Senior, Arkansas School for Mathematics,
Sciences, and the Arts, Hot Springs, Arkansas, T: Walt Levisee
EGPH006I The Enhanced Growth of Biodiesel Crops Using a Photovoltaic-Powered
Drip Irrigation System for the Efficient Production of Fuel
Nilanjana Ray, 18, Senior, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and
the Arts, Hot Springs, Arkansas, T: Brian Monson
PLNT010I Imaging Kalanchoe Plantlet Initiation
Ashley Rainier Barto, 18, Senior, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences,
and the Arts, Hot Springs, Arkansas, T: Jon Ruehle
Jonesboro, USAR04, Northeast Arkansas Regional Science Fair
BEHA063I Do Left Hand or Right Hand Dominant People Have More Control of Their
Non-dominant Hand?
Amelia Malvindra Singh, 15, Freshman, Nettleton Public Schools, Jonesboro,
Arkansas, T: Annette Rena Holder

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ENMC071I Developing an Efficient Plant Counting System Using Robotic Sensors
# Darrin Andrew McFall, 16, Sophomore, Buffalo Island Central, Monette,
Arkansas, T: Amanda Beth McFall
MATS021I I Gotta Biggin
Austin Tanner Bassham, 15, Freshman, Salem High School, Salem, Arkansas,
T: Amanda Leigh Himschoot
Little Rock, USAR05, Central Arkansas Regional Science Fair
BMED124I Cytotoxic Effects of Graphene on Cell Proliferation of Skin Fibroblast Cells
Shruti Shah, 18, Senior, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock, Arkansas,
T: Mary Parson
EGCH022T Enhancement of the Photocurrent Response of Tungsten Nano-Structures
Using an Indium Tin Oxide Coating
Dana Abulez # #, 18, Senior; Rachana Kombathula #, 18, Freshman; Devyani
Shekhawat # #, 17, Senior, Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock,
Arkansas, T: Patrick Foley, Katie Parson
MATS022I Superhydrophobicitiy: Using Nanotechnology to Enhance Anti-Microbial
Properties of Silicone Shunts
## Hanya Marium Qureshi, 16, Senior, Pulaski Academy, Little Rock, Arkansas,
T: Annice Steadman

CALIFORNIA
Contra Costa County, USCA08, Contra Costa County Science and Engineering Fair

Finalist Directory
CBIO044I Discrete Markov Chains: A Novel Approach to Tumor Angiogenesis
Dibya Jyoti Ghosh, 17, Senior, California High School, San Ramon, California,
T: Douglas Mason
MCRO057I Is Manganese Involved in Helping Haloarchaea Resist UV Damage?
Maia Thelen, 15, Freshman, San Ramon Valley High School, Danville,
California, T: Robin Groch
PHYS036I Quantum Locking Aircraft: Towards the Development of Magnetically
Assisted Landing and Take-off Systems via Flux Pinning
# Julienne Sauer, 15, Sophomore, Dougherty Valley High School, San Ramon,
California, T: Annie Nguyen
ROBO022I Can I See It If I Cannot Hear It? Real-Time Visualization of Incoming Sound
for People with Hearing Disabilities or Ear Obstruction
Vasily Antonovich Tremsin, 15, Freshman, Campolindo High School, Moraga,
California, T: Roxanna Jackman
Costa Mesa, USCA01, Orange County Science and Engineering Fair
BMED062I Using Electromyographic Technology and Voice Control to Create a
Cost-Effective Prosthetic Arm
Nilay Mehta, 16, Junior, Irvine High School, Irvine, California, T: Joan Elliott
CHEM036I A Novel Method to Immobilize Ionic Liquid in Alginate-Gelatin Polymer
Beads for Heavy Metal(s) Extraction
Hope Lee, 17, Junior, Woodbridge High School, Irvine, California,
T: Mike Antrim
CHEM045I Correlating the Bandgaps of Earth-Abundant Metal Oxides to Photocurrent
Generation for Water Splitting Applications
Jennifer Anne McCleary, 18, Senior, Arnold O. Beckman High School, Irvine,
California, T: Michael Tran
SOFT031I A Novel, Efficient Anti-Malware System through Strongly Coupled
Blockchain Consensus and Feedfoward Bloom-Bloomier Scanning
Mechanisms
Charles Noyes, 16, Sophomore, Villa Park High School, Villa Park, California,
T: Judith Fusco
Fresno, USCA03, Central California Regional Science, Mathematics and Engineering Fair
ANIM035I Antimicrobial Properties of Stingray Mucus
Titus Mark Patton, 15, Sophomore, Sanger High School, Sanger, California,
T: Davin Aalto
CELL029T Role of Taste Receptor Gene TAS2R38 and Fat Sensor Protein CD36 in
Supertasting Ability and Childhood Obesity
Japmeet Sandhu #, 17, Senior; Ashima Thusu #, 16, Junior, Clovis North
High School, Fresno, California, T: Jonathan Bowns

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 CHEM037I Comparative Studies of Gold Nanoparticles as Chemical Sensing Materials:
Electronic Tongue vs. Electronic Nose, Year Three
## Seung Hye (Beatrice) Choi, 16, Junior, University High SchoolFresno,
Fresno, California, T: Brenda Royce
ROBO006I Project Maverick: An Omni-Directional Robotic Mobility System
Alex Cristian Tacescu, 16, Junior, Clovis North High School, Fresno, California,
T: Jonathan Bowns
Los Angeles, USCA02, Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair
BMED117I A Handheld Hematology Analyzer Using Acoustic Enhanced
Blood Smear Devices
# Vick Cheung Liu, 17, Junior, Flintridge Preparatory School, La Caada
Flintridge, California, T: Laura Kaufman
MATH039I Preserving Algebraic Structures on Exact Infinity: Categories with the
K-theory Functor
Sanath Kumar Devalapurkar, 15, Freshman, West High School, Torrance,
California, T: Patricia Girgis
Palos Verdes Peninsula, USCA10, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Science
and Engineering Fair
BMED049I Pathology and Chemistry of the Brain in Sanfilippo Syndrome Type B
# Braeden Christopher Benedict, 18, Senior, Palos Verdes Peninsula High
School, Rolling Hills Estates, California, T: Peter Starodub
CHEM031I Synthesizing and Utilizing Difluoromethyl- & Trifluoromethyl-
Finalist Directory

Artemisinins to Interrupt the Life Cycle of Malaria Parasites, Year III

# Shreya Sundaresh Ramayya, 17, Senior, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School,
Rolling Hills Estates, California, T: Peter Starodub
Pleasanton, USCA09, Synopsys Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair co-sponsored by
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
BMED090I A Nonsurgical Regenerative Stem Cell Treatment for Osteoporosis through
an Injectable Nanocomposite Orthopedic Implant and Dynamic Acoustic
Radiation Force
# Vaishnavi Shrivastava, 18, Senior, Mission San Jose High School, Fremont,
California, T: Arshiya Sultana
BMED105I Using Virtual Screening Methods to Identify a Novel and Noninvasive
Method of Heart Disease Treatment and Prevention
Rohan Arora, 14, Freshman, American High School, Fremont, California,
T: Gary Benz
EBED055I 3D-Printed Bluetooth Android-Based Spirometer with HIPAA-Compliant
Secured Cloud Data Storage
Hannah Alexandra Edge, 13, Freshman, Dublin High School, Dublin,
California, T: Janet Kaehms
ENMC037I Little Insect Project (Inspired by DARPA LittleDog Project)
Vanessa Wang, 15, Freshman, American High School, Fremont, California,
T: Joshua Baker
Sacramento, USCA04, Sacramento Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM050I Advancing Western Blotting: Improving the Sensitivity of Protein
Detection with Smaller Well Engineering
# Nathaniel George Varghese, 17, Senior, Folsom High School, Folsom,
California, T: Jeanine Robb
CBIO021I Model Order Reduction of Cell Signalling Pathways: An Investigation of
the Invasive Mechanism of Ebola Virus
# Prem Talwai, 17, Senior, Mira Loma High School, Sacramento, California,
T: Tim Thayer
PLNT021I Development of New Primers and TaqMan Probes for the Detection of
Grapevine Viruses Associated with Red Blotch and Leafroll by qPCR and
Digital PCR
Maya Jayanth, 16, Sophomore, Mira Loma High School, Sacramento,
California, T: Mysore Sudarshana

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San Bernardino, USCA13, Riverside, Inyo, Mono, San Bernardino (RIMS) Science and
Engineering Fair
CHEM078I A Novel and Efficient Method for the Self Assembly of Fe-TiO2
Nanoparticles for Enrichment of Phosphorylated Proteins
Andrea Lynn Noronha, 15, Sophomore, Redlands High School, Redlands,
California, T: Colleen Duncan
MATH048I Fuzzy Structures with Application to Differential Topology, Manifold
Learning, and Specialized Concepts in Mathematics
# Jared Anthony Tramontano, 16, Freshman, Centennial High School,
Corona, California, T: Sunny Kaura
PLNT069I A Rapid Field Detection of Liberibacter Bacteria Using
Lateral Flow Technology
## Saumya Ramadugu Keremane, 18, Senior, Martin Luther King High School,
Riverside, California, T: Kristine Jennings
San Diego, USCA05, Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM068I Multiple Generations Beyond "You Are What You Eat": Transgenerational
Inheritance of Nutritional Programming of Longevity and Reproduction
after Postnatal Dietary Manipulations
Brian Xia, 15, Sophomore, Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, California,
T: Steve de Belle
BMED139I Cancer Targeting Activity of Salmonella Invasion Protein A (SipA)
Kyung Eun Christina Baek, 17, Junior, Torrey Pines High School, San Diego,

Finalist Directory
California, T: Julia Newman
BMED142I A Computer-Based Integrated Analysis of Genomic Signatures in
Ovarian Cancer
Stephanie Hu, 16, Junior, Torrey Pines High School, San Diego, California,
T: Julia Newman
CBIO058I Identification of Pathogen and Anti-Ebola Drug Targets Using Bayes
Theorem and Information Entropy
# Min Jean Cho, 17, Junior, Torrey Pines High School, San Diego, California,
T: Julia Newman
EBED044I The Exchange iMproving Unit: An Auditory Device for Directional Filtering
Robert Cole Henning, 17, Junior, Mission Hills High School, San Marcos,
California, T: Angelika Termin
ROBO026I Object Recognition Based UAV Control
Francisca Vasconcelos, 17, Junior, Torrey Pines High School, San Diego,
California, T: Julia Newman
San Francisco, USCA06, San Francisco Bay Area Science Fair, Inc.
BMED091I The Metalloprotease Inhibitor, 1, 10 Phenanthroline, as a Lead for Finding
Drugs to Kill Brugia pahangi Worms
Matthew Moser, 16, Junior, Redwood High School, Larkspur, California,
T: Todd Samet
EBED052I Touch to Talk: A Wearable Tech Glove to Enable Speech-Impaired Persons
to Communicate with Strangers in Public
Austin Sherrill Veseliza, 16, Sophomore, The Nueva School, San Mateo,
California, T: Amanda Alonzo
San Jose, USCA07, Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship
presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association
BCHM035I Novel Design and Optimization of an EGFRvIII-based Cancer
Peptide Vaccine
Anin Sayana, 16, Junior, Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, California,
T: Debjani Roy
BMED048I Identification and Characterization of a Rare Subpopulation with
Cancer Stem Cell Properties in Lung Cancer
# Joy Qiu Jin, 17, Senior, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, California,
T: Biao He
CBIO034I Enabling Precision Medicine with Big Data: A Cross-Platform Framework
to Computationally Characterize Gene Presence and Function
## Swetha Revanur, 16, Junior, Evergreen Valley High School, San Jose,
California, T: David Walz

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 CBIO035T Systematic Rational Identification of Sex-Linked Molecular Alterations
and Therapies in Cancer
Sadhika S. Malladi, 17, Junior; Jonathan QuanXuan Ma, 16, Junior,
The Harker School, San Jose, California, T: Chris Spenner
CBIO045I Computational Cardiology: An Automated Algorithm for
Heart Murmur Detection
Holly Marie Jackson, 14, Freshman, Notre Dame High School San Jose,
San Jose, California, T: Victoria Evashenk
CBIO051I The 99 Clinical Trial: Accelerating Fast Failures in Clinical Trials
Using Software that Models Weizmann BioNumbers on ErbB2
Activated Signaling Pathways and Lapatinib Drug Interaction for
Advanced/Metastatic Breast Cancer
# Tanisha Joshi, 16, Sophomore, Evergreen Valley High School, San Jose,
California, T: Carol Metica-Pongol
CHEM065I Design and Synthesis of a Novel Biosensor Platform for Health Diagnostics
Ruchi Sandeep Pandya, 18, Senior, Lynbrook High School, San Jose,
California, T: Jason Lee
EBED036I A Wireless Smartphone-Based System for Diagnosis of
Pulmonary Illnesses
Maya Varma, 16, Junior, Presentation High School, San Jose, California,
T: Tracy Hughes
MATH021I Characterizing the Constructible N-Division Points of the Rational
Finalist Directory

C-Hypocycloids through Straightedge and Compass Constructions

# Nitya Mani, 17, Senior, The Harker School, San Jose, California,
T: Chris Spenner
PHYS051T A Search for Exoplanets in the Open Star Clusters Messier 35 and Koposov
62 Using A Novel Large-Scale Photometric Algorithm for the "Crippled"
Kepler Mission
Shashank Dholakia, 16, Sophomore; Shishir Dholakia, 16, Sophomore, Adrian
C Wilcox High School, Santa Clara, California, T: Cory Dobos
Santa Cruz, USCA11, Santa Cruz County Science and Engineering Fair
EAEV045T Secrets of San Lorenzo Valley's Atmosphere, Part Three: The Dangers of
Particulate Matter 2.5 and SLV Inversion Analysis
Connor Burke Lydon # #, 18, Senior; Natalie Gallagher # #, 17, Freshman,
San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton, California, T: Jane Orbuch
Seaside, USCA12, Monterey County Science and Engineering Fair
MCRO032I Gravitactic Effects of Copper Pollution on Glucose Metabolism in
Euglena gracilis
Rohan Bhushan, 14, Freshman, Monterey High School, Monterey, California,
T: Geoffery Von Saltza
PLNT027I Characterization and Utility of Resistance Sources Against
Resistance-Breaking Rhizomania in Sugar Beet
## Kapil Sinha, 15, Freshman, Salinas High School, Salinas, California,
T: Kelley Richardson
PLNT028I Molecular Detection of Peronospora effusa during the Latent Period
Chaitra Shankar Subbarao, 17, Junior, Salinas High School, Salinas,
California, T: Steven J. Klosterman

COLORADO
Alamosa, USCO01, San Luis Valley Regional Science Fair, Inc.
ANIM009I Fields for Flight: Effects of Magnetic Fields on Butterfly Navigation
Jeremiah Taylor Etter, 17, Junior, Monte Vista High School, Monte Vista,
Colorado, T: Loree' Ann Harvey
EAEV086I PharmacoenvironmentologyDeveloping a Baseline for PPCP
Contaminant Levels at the Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge (MVWR)
Hannah Victoria Fischer, 16, Sophomore, Sierra Grande High School,
Blanca, Colorado, T: Judy Lopez
Boulder, USCO09, Corden Pharma Colorado Regional Science Fair
ANIM010I Pulsing Electromagnetic Radiation at 50/60 Hz as a Pest Repellent
in Insects
Margaret Therese Preigh, 17, Senior, Fairview High School, Boulder, Colorado,
T: Paul Strode
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BCHM049I Determining the Stiffness Threshold of a PEG Hydrogel for
Motor Neuron Axon Extension
Annie Shao Chen, 16, Sophomore, Boulder High School, Boulder, Colorado,
T: Ryan O'Block
EAEV073I The Effect of the Atlantic Ocean on Polar Vortex Weakening
# Jesse Tan Zhang, 17, Senior, Fairview High School, Boulder, Colorado,
T: Paul Strode
Brush, USCO03, Morgan-Washington Bi-County Science Fair
BEHA003I Frustration Responses: An Analysis of Dispositional Learning
Sarena Ruth Wells, 18, Senior, Fort Morgan High School, Fort Morgan,
Colorado, T: Krista Wells
EBED012I Designing a Reliable Child Seat Alarm
Eric Andrew Lyne, 17, Senior, Brush High School, Brush, Colorado,
T: Dave Miner
Colorado Springs, USCO04, Pikes Peak Regional Science Fair
EAEV036I A Spoonful of Sugar Helps the Nitrate Go Down: Denitrification in
Wetland Soil
Michelle T. Kummel, 14, Freshman, William J. Palmer High School,
Colorado Springs, Colorado, T: Geoff Lewis
MCRO026I Competence Dependent Chemotaxis and Genomic Repair in
Acinetobacter baylyi
# Rebecca Bloomfield, 16, Freshman, William J. Palmer High School,

Finalist Directory
Colorado Springs, Colorado, T: Reed Carlson
SOFT062I Cyber Automated Report Linker: A Network Approach to Minimizing
Expansion of Catastrophic Cyber Infiltrations
Stephan Parish, 19, Senior, Home School, Colorado Springs, Colorado,
T: Maureen Yvonne Parish
Denver, USCO10, Denver Metropolitan Regional Science and Engineering Fair
CELL022I Nanoparticle-Induced Macrophage Atherogenesis
Hari Sowrirajan, 15, Freshman, Cherry Creek High School, Greenwood
Village, Colorado, T: Ethan Dusto
PHYS009I The Effects of Electron Beam Dose on the Visible Spectroscopic
Signatures of Thin C60 Films
Ben Sheffer, 17, Junior, Eaglecrest High School, Centennial, Colorado,
T: Marilyn Kemp
Durango, USCO02, San Juan Basin Regional Science Fair
ENMC036I A Wing of the Future, Part II
Jordan Trevor, 17, Junior, Animas High School, Durango, Colorado,
T: Steve Smith
Fort Collins, USCO50, Colorado Science and Engineering Fair
EBED027I SMART Cane: A Technology Integrated Device to Reduce the Fall
Susceptibility of the Elderly
# Mary Hood, 17, Junior, Sargent High School, Monte Vista, Colorado,
T: Matthew Relyea
MCRO009I An RK2 Mediated Bacterial Conjugation Delivery System for Artificial
Genes Coding for Antimicrobial Polypeptides: A Novel Synthetic Biology
Approach to Antibiotic Resistance
## Logan Thrasher Collins, 18, Senior, Fairview High School, Boulder, Colorado,
T: Paul Strode
PHYS056I Rigorous Constraints on Exchange for the 3-Body Problem
Samuel David Scheeres, 18, Senior, Fairview High School, Boulder, Colorado,
T: Paul Strode
SOFT063I A Novel Algorithm for #SAT Using the InclusionExclusion Principle
and Memorization
Elliot Gorokhovsky, 16, Sophomore, Fairview High School, Boulder, Colorado,
T: Paul Strode
Greeley, USCO06, Longs Peak Science and Engineering Fair
EAEV087I Leftovers to Livestock: Turning Leftover Human Food Waste into Feed for
Livestock with Consistent Nutrient Values
Kaitlyn Elise Dumm, 15, Sophomore, Windsor High School, Windsor,
Colorado, T: Glenn Peterson

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 La Junta, USCO07, Arkansas Valley Regional Science Fair
PLNT012T Stabilizing the Quality of Harvested Produce through the Introduction of
Light and Dark Cycles, Year Two
Vincente Luciano Ozzello, 17, Junior; Tucker Garrett Shrout, 17, Junior,
La Veta High School, La Veta, Colorado, T: Patricia Keeling
Sterling, USCO08, Northeast Colorado Regional Science Fair
BMED013I Vitamin D Stimulates the mRNA Expression of ACPP in LNCaP Cells
Jayden Elizabeth Durbin, 18, Senior, Haxtun High School, Haxtun, Colorado,
T: Karl Forest Donnelson

CONNECTICUT
Hamden, USCT50, Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair
BMED054I Chocolate's Theobromine, and Not Caffeine, Significantly Reduces Sleep
in Drosophila
Reid W. Radulovacki, 16, Junior, Greenwich High School, Greenwich,
Connecticut, T: Andrew Bramante
BMED055I Temperature-Independent, Portable, and Rapid Field Detection of
Ebola via a Silk-Derived Lateral-Flow System
Olivia Anne Hallisey, 16, Sophomore, Greenwich High School, Greenwich,
Connecticut, T: Andrew Bramante
EGPH022I Development of Non-toxic Photostabilized Phycoerythrin for
Application in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
Finalist Directory

Eunsun Hong, 17, Senior, Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science and

Technology Education Center, Bridgeport, Connecticut, T: Kirk Shadle
EGPH023I Novel Low Grade Waste Heat Recovery System with Simultaneous
Electricity Generation, Carbon Sequestration and Urea Production
Ethan Novek, 16, Sophomore, Greenwich High School, Greenwich,
Connecticut, T: Andrew Bramante
MATS026I Synthesis of an Electromagnetically-Controlled Corn-Starch/PVA
Biopolymer Microcube for Extended and Targeted Drug Delivery
Margaret Anne Cirino, 16, Sophomore, Greenwich High School,
Greenwich, Connecticut, T: Andrew Bramante
MATS050I Hybridized Manganese Dioxide & Gold-Iron Oxide Nanoparticle
Inhibition of Tumor Growth via Radiosensitization and Tumor
Microenvironment Control
William Yin, 15, Sophomore, Greenwich High School, Greenwich,
Connecticut, T: Andrew Bramante

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington, USDC01, District of Columbia STEM Fair
BEHA048I An Analysis of Dyslexia and Degree of Handedness
Molly Beatrice Weiner, 18, Senior, School Without Walls, Washington,
District of Columbia, T: Sydney Bergman
BMED127I Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers of Respiratory Viruses in Children
Abia Khan, 17, Senior, School Without Walls, Washington,
District of Columbia, T: Sydney Bergman
EAEV092I Analysis of Wetland Restoration Done by the National Park Service at
Kenilworth Marsh and Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary
Rebecca Patricia Edmonds, 18, Senior, School Without Walls,
Washington, District of Columbia, T: Sydney Bergman

FLORIDA
Avon Park, USFL01, Heartland Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM013I Florfenicol as a Treatment for Mycoplasma bovis in Dairy Calves,
a Two Year Study
# Cady C. McGehee, 15, Sophomore, Okeechobee High School, Okeechobee,
Florida, T: Wendy Riester

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ENEV002I The Use of FeCl2 and CMC Treated Brazilian Pepper Fibers to Remove
Phosphate from Real-World Contaminated Water, the Analysis of Used
Fibers as a Potential Fertilizer, and the Cost of the Fibers as Both a
Phosphate Filtration Medium and Fertilizer
# Johnathan Forrest Fox, 17, Junior, Okeechobee High School, Okeechobee,
Florida, T: Wendy Ruth Reister
Bradenton, USFL02, Manatee Lockheed Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM001I The Effect of Electromagnetic Radiation similar to that Released by
Powerlines on the Time to Hatch of Silkworm Eggs
Jason L. Edelkind, 14, Freshman, Manatee High School, Bradenton, Florida,
T: Patricia Zalo
ENMC008I Electromagnetic Rail Launch System
Colton C. Lewis, 15, Freshman, Bradenton Christian School, Bradenton,
Florida, T: Andrea Pires
Bushnell, USFL18, Sumter County Regional Science Fair
ANIM007T The Future of Agriculture
Kyle Douglas Fox, 16, Sophomore; Hayden Fox Siverson, 16, Sophomore,
Villages Charter High School, The Villages, Florida, T: Bridget Logan
BEHA011I Do Hippocampal Place Cells Respond Differently to Visual Cues that
Vary in Size and Perspective?
# Isabel Maria Torres, 17, Junior, Villages Charter High School, The Villages,
Florida, T: Monica Vinas

Finalist Directory
BMED008I Is There a Mathematical Correlation Between the Posterior Dominant
Rhythm and Heart Rate?
Ugwumsinachi Desiree Nwaubani, 16, Junior, Villages Charter High School,
The Villages, Florida, T: Monica Vinas
BMED021I The Effect of the Citrus Flavonoid Naringin on Raji Burkitt Lymphoma Cells
Kendall Reed Clark, 17, Junior, South Sumter High School, Bushnell, Florida,
T: Emily Keeler
BMED136I Can Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Differentiate between
Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacteria Species in Human Blood?
Tiffany Liu, 15, Freshman, Villages Charter High School, The Villages, Florida,
T: Monica Vinas
Fort Myers, USFL05, Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Science and Engineering Fair
CELL002I Moving Towards the Cure: The Effects of LPS-Induced Inflammation
Response on the Regulation of the MAPT Gene in Alzheimer's Disease,
a Novel Second Year in vitro Study
# Jay Chandar, 15, Sophomore, Canterbury School, Fort Myers, Florida,
T: Kelly Mahan
EAEV007I The Temporal and Spatial Relationship of Outdoor Air Pollutants
at a School
Melissa Marchese, 16, Sophomore, Canterbury School, Fort Myers, Florida,
T: Kelly Mahan
EGCH048I Carbon Filtration: Turning Fossil Fueled Emissions into a
Recyclable By-Product
Morgan Elizabeth McAtee, 15, Freshman, Charlotte High School, Punta Gorda,
Florida, T: Susan Haynes
Fort Pierce, USFL06, St. Lucie County Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM046I Effectiveness of Influenza VLP and SAR9 Vaccination
Koushal Rao, 17, Junior, Lincoln Park Academy, Ft. Pierce, Florida,
T: Helen Koch
PLNT013I How Can the Efficacy of Potential Biological Controls against Mikania
micrantha Be Enhanced? The Role of Adjuvants in Disease Progress
Haniya Shareef, 14, Freshman, Lincoln Park Academy, Fort Pierce, Florida,
T: Lisa Hevner
PLNT015I Anti-microbials: The Cure for HLB (Greening Disease) in Citrus?
Peter Damian Jones, 16, Sophomore, Olivet Private School, Port St. Lucie,
Florida, T: Linda Day Jones

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CBIO004I The Diagnosis: Disease Identification of Airborne Pathogens Using
Mobile Non-Invasive Techniques
## Alexis Rose Hopkins, 16, Junior, Fort Walton Beach High School, Fort Walton
Beach, Florida, T: Tavia Marez
EAEV006I Purification of Polluted Water SystemsA Continuation Study:
The Effectiveness of Herbs in Removal of Heavy Metals from
Drinking Water Supplies
Chase Taylor Cleveland, 16, Sophomore, Fort Walton Beach High School,
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, T: Devon Stewart
PHYS023I 2015: A Photon Odyssey
Jasmine Sumpter, 14, Freshman, Seacoast Collegiate High School,
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, T: Jonathan DAvignon
Ft Lauderdale, USFL09, Broward County Science Fair
ANIM057I An Evaluation of the Nuclear Locus ITS2 and the Mitochondrial Locus
COI in Notorynchus cepedianus from 7 Different Geographic Locations
Confirms the Presence of a Single Species
Elizabeth R. Feldman, 17, Junior, Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
T: Jennifer Gordinier
BMED089I Inhibition of Mutation in S. typhimurium and Cell Division in Allium
cepa by Zyflamend, C. longa, Z. officinale, A. indica, and M. citrifolia and
Possible Implications in Cancer Prevention
Finalist Directory

Nithya Kasarla, 14, Freshman, American Heritage School, Plantation, Florida,

T: Leya M. Joykutty
CELL035I Investigation of Autophagy in Huntington's Disease Using a Mutant
Huntingtin Knock-in Striatal Cell Line
Lauren Anji Houle, 17, Senior, Pine Crest School, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
T: Jennifer Gordinier
CHEM079I Electrodialysis Efficiency in Desalination for Electrolytic Fuel Cell
Brandon Michael Wummer, 18, Senior, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, T: Laura Shearer
Gainesville, USFL08, Alachua Region Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM005I Extraction and Evaluation of Cancer-Preventive Properties of
Green Algae from Florida
# Jessica Jiamei Lee, 17, Junior, Eastside High School, Gainesville, Florida,
T: Alisha Kage
SOFT008I Developing Mobile Algorithms to Detect Seizures and Falls
Amir Helmy, 14, Freshman, Eastside High School, Gainesville, Florida,
T: Alisha Kage
Jacksonville, USFL10, Northeast Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair
EAEV003I Usefulness in Daily Life Sometimes Contains Danger: The Impact of
Methylparaben to the Ghost Shrimp
Yebin Choi, 17, Junior, Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida,
T: Marion Zeiner
EAEV079I The Effect of UVA Radiation on the Production of Oxygen in
Chlamydomonas and Ankistrodesmus
Howard Andre Royce, 17, Junior, Episcopal School of Jacksonville,
Jacksonville, Florida, T: Marion Zeiner
ENMC006I Parameterization of 3D Printing of Biological Structures
Suhani Jain, 17, Junior, Stanton College Preparatory, Jacksonville, Florida,
T: Tamla Simmons
MCRO007I Emergent Enteroinvasive E. coli Clinical Isolates Form Biofilms Over
Biological and Inert Surfaces
Niharika Malviya, 17, Senior, Stanton College Preparatory, Jacksonville,
Florida, T: Marion Zeiner
Jensen Beach, USFL25, Martin County Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM016I Novel Mosquito Control: Variable-Frequency Sound Sweep to Disrupt
Aedes aegypti Mating
# Shantanu Jakhete, 15, Sophomore, South Fork High School, Stuart, Florida,
T: Lauren Case

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ENEV013I Filtering Agricultural Effluent with Fungal Mycelia, Year Two
Caroline Grace Nolan, 14, Freshman, Jensen Beach High School, Jensen
Beach, Florida, T: Michael Thurman
Lake City, USFL11, Suwannee Valley Regional Science and Engineering Fair
CHEM027I Beef! Its What's for Dinner!
# Case Hilland Emerson, 18, Senior, Union County High School, Lake Butler,
Florida, T: Renae Allen
Lakeland, USFL12, Polk Region Science and Engineering Fair
ENMC007I A Novel Approach to 3D Prototype Production
## Andrew Kenneth Noonan, 18, Senior, International Baccalaureate School at
Bartow High School, Bartow, Florida, T: Debbie Kennon
MCRO008I The Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis Complication Continues. . .
# Divya Ravinder, 16, Junior, International Baccalaureate School at Bartow
High School, Bartow, Florida, T: Debbie Kennon
PLNT006I Weed Warfare: Investigating Allelopathy, Year Five
Julia Grace Canady, 16, Sophomore, Lakeland Christian School, Lakeland,
Florida, T: Jennifer Houghton Canady
Lakeland, USFL50, State Science and Engineering Fair of FloridaYing Scholars
ANIM015I Evolution of Nervous System Function and Behavior in a Micro-Vertebrate,
the Brahminy Blindsnake (Ramphotyphlops brahminus)
River Connell Grace, 15, Sophomore, West Shore Junior-Senior High School,
Melbourne, Florida, T: Mary Anderson

Finalist Directory
BMED006I The Effect of Ultrasound on Osmolysis of Metastatic Carcinomas
# Maxwell Norleans, 16, Junior, Fort Myers High School, Fort Myers, Florida,
T: Cathy Tucker
BMED133I WUBEE: An Autism Destroying Avatar
Sapna K. Patel, 14, Freshman, Oviedo High School, Oviedo, Florida,
T: Rachel Hallett
EGCH040I Geometric Manipulation of Cuprous Oxide Nanocrystal Surface
Morphology Enhances Photoelectrochemical Properties and Enables
Fabrication of Low-Cost, High Efficiency Photovoltaic Cells
Elizabeth P. Donoway, 17, Senior, Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
T: Jennifer Gordinier
ENEV055I Production of Energy and Fertilizer from Ordinary Waste Materials
through Micro-Scale Anaerobic Digestion
Robert Z. Halfon, 16, Junior, American Heritage School of Boca Delray,
Delray Beach, Florida, T: Brian Paul Ramos
MATS048I Novel Chromogenic Vapor Sensors Enabled by Shape Memory Polymers
Beverly Ge, 16, Junior, F. W. Buchholz High School, Gainesville, Florida,
T: ZoEllen Warren
MCRO006I Proteomic Characterization of Mosquito Host Cell Glycoproteins during
Dengue Virus Egress
# Carly Elizabeth Crump, 18, Senior, Episcopal School of Jacksonville,
Jacksonville, Florida, T: Marion Zeiner
PHYS044I Developing an Accurate Model of Microwave Propulsion
John R. Royero, 18, Senior, Paul J. Hagerty High School, Oviedo, Florida,
T: Sarah Anne Evans
Melbourne, USFL13, South Brevard Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM004I The Effects of Hyperoxia on Drosophila Development
Hunter Dalton, 17, Junior, Melbourne High School, Melbourne, Florida,
T: Sean Fisk
EAEV011I The Influence of Increased Gibberellic Acid on the Cell Growth and CO2
Sequestration by Cyclotella
# Daniella Bernadel, 17, Junior, Palm Bay Magnet High Schol, Melbourne,
Florida, T: Micheal O'Donnell
Merritt Island, USFL14, Brevard Intracoastal Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM004T Super Fruits Starve Cancer
Christian Strock #, 18, ; Anna Westerfield, 18, Senior, Satellite High School,
Satellite Beach, Florida, T: Joseph Scott
PHYS005I 4-D Printing: Creating Tessellated Foldable Structures, Year III
Morgan Jane Havel, 17, Senior, Satellite High School, Satellite Beach, Florida,
T: Joseph Scott
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BCHM044I The Effect of Trace Elements on Bioceramic for Enhancing
Bone Engineering
Calista J. Foo, 15, Freshman, West Shore Junior-Senior High School,
Melbourne, Florida, T: Mary Anderson
EGCH007I Algae....the Greener Fuel, Year Four
# Alexandra Katrina Gabrielski, 16, Sophomore, Viera High School,
Viera, Florida, T: Elizabeth Youngs
MATH009I Deterministic and Stochastic Analysis in Biomedical Engineering:
Chaotic Dynamics vs. Brownian Motion
Muhammad Ugur oglu Abdulla, 15, Freshman, West Shore Junior-Senior
High School, Melbourne, Florida, T: Paula Ladd
Miami, USFL15, South Florida Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA004I The Effect of Year in School Upon Cheating Rates
Ashley Nicole Diaz, 16, Junior, Westminster Christian School, Palmetto Bay,
Florida, T: Lisa Garrido
BMED007I Clinical Accuracy of Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring for Ex-Vivo
Artificial Pancreas
Maya Miriam Levy, 15, Sophomore, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School,
Miami, Florida, T: David Buncher
CHEM003I Effects of Morphology and Illumination on the Catalytic Properties of
Gold Nanoparticles
Finalist Directory

Bo You, 17, Junior, Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Miami, Florida,
T: Pamela Shlachtman
CHEM080I "Coco Loco": The Impact of Soil Contaminants in Coconut Water in the
Florida Keys (Virginia Key and Key Biscayne, FL)
Rebecca Annemarie Rauch-Thane, 14, Freshman, Miami Beach Senior High,
Miami Beach, Florida, T: Rosemarie Melinek
ENEV005I Auxin Induced Cell Modification, Nutrient Absorption, and Biomass
Production in Botryococcus braunii and Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Vaidya Govindarajan, 17, Junior, Archimedean Upper Conservatory, Miami,
Florida, T: Kalai Panneerselvam
ENMC011I A Novel Prosthetic Design Utilizing a Unique Sensory Control System,
Brushless Motor Drives, and Worm Gear Mechanisms through Rapid
Prototyping Techniques
Megan Rose Erdozain, 16, Sophomore, Medical Academy for Science and
Technology, Homestead, Florida, T: Brian Ruhmann
New Port Richey, USFL30, Pasco Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM029I Toxicology Study Using Yeast
Viraj S. Patel, 16, Sophomore, J.W. Mitchell High School, New Port Richey,
Florida, T: Edwin A. Braddy
PLNT052I Effect of Increasing Wind Velocities on the Rate of Transpiration of
MarvaParvi Flora Plant
Nura Abujbara, 18, Freshman, Wiregrass Ranch High School, Wesley Chapel,
Florida, T: Branden Anglin
Ocala, USFL16, Big Springs Regional Science Fair
BEHA005I Olympics, Year Three: Training for Gold
## Brandon Williams, 17, Senior, Belleview High School, Belleview, Florida,
T: Cynthia Andrews
BMED131I Are Decreased Levels of Cystatin-C an Indicator of Weak Arterial Walls in
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms?
Rayna Chandra, 15, Sophomore, Vanguard High School, Ocala, Florida,
T: John Hare
ENEV035T Environmentally-Friendly Synthesis of Uncoated Silver Nanoparticles:
Reduction of Negative Photosynthetic Effects of Commercial
Nanoparticle Coatings
Jacob A. Mosley #, 15, Sophomore; Cassandra S Mosley # #, 18, Senior,
Vanguard High School, Ocala, Florida, T: John Hare
Orlando, USFL17, Dr. Nelson YingOrange County Science Exposition
BCHM003I Visual Detection of miRNA-122
Julia Elisabeth Gallagher, 15, Sophomore, Lake Highland Preparatory School,
Orlando, Florida, T: Nicole Justice
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BEHA006I Analysis of Peripheral Vision to Aid the Reading Process in Patients with
Macular Degeneration
Noopur Ranganathan, 16, Sophomore, Trinity Preparatory School,
Winter Park, Florida, T: Lali DeRosier
CHEM004I Self-healing Polymers: What Factors Affect the Speed at
Which Polymers Self-heal?
Blake Austin Gardner, 14, Freshman, Orlando Science Schools, Orlando,
Florida, T: Jason Stampas
MATS012I In-Fiber Emulsification of Biodegradable Polymers for Drug Delivery,
Year Two
# Catherine J. Li, 18, Senior, Lake Highland Preparatory School, Orlando,
Florida, T: Nicole Justice
Panama City, USFL19, Florida Three Rivers Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM002I Do Prenatal Vitamins Inhibit Cell Growth? The Effects of Butylated
hydroxyanisole and Butylated hydroxytoluene on Blastemal Cell Growth
and Development
Madison J. Fish, 16, Junior, Rutherford High School, Panama City, Florida,
T: Beverly Barron
PHYS006I Critical Point Energy Storage
## Shixuan Justin Li, 17, Junior, Rutherford High School, Panama City, Florida,
T: Victoria Steele
Pensacola, USFL20, West Panhandle Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Finalist Directory
BEHA002T The Effect of Age and Gender on the Accuracy of Eyewitness Testimonies
Patricia Kay McAuley, 16, Sophomore; Holley J. Meaney, 16, Sophomore;
Lauren Alison Beall, 16, Sophomore, Pensacola High School, Pensacola,
Florida, T: Cherie Stephens, Cherie Stephens
ROBO001I The Implantation of the Phototaxic Behavior of Physarum polycephalum
in a Decentralized Robotics System
William Henry Langhorne, 17, Junior, Pensacola High School, Pensacola,
Florida, T: Cherie Stephens
Saint Augustine, USFL21, St. Johns County Science Fair
MCRO003T Prevalence of Beta-Lactamase Genes in Oral Streptococcus Species in a
Healthy Population: Molecular Analysis by Polymerase-Chain Reaction
Charis Wang, 17, Senior; Cassia Wang, 16, Junior, Ponte Vedra High School,
Ponte Vedra, Florida, T: Kathryn Kehoe
Sanford, USFL23, Seminole County Regional Science, Mathematics & Engineering Fair
BEHA058I Craniometrix: Using Sensory Dissonance to Identify Cognitive Decline,
Year Three
Nikhil Sanjay Patel, 15, Sophomore, Oviedo High School, Oviedo, Florida,
T: Kathy Savage
MCRO014I Cell Death and the Unfolded Protein Response with Cholera Toxin
Miles Antoine Burlingame, 17, Senior, Lake Brantley High School,
Altamonte Springs, Florida, T: Seth Reichelson
MCRO015I The Effects of Kojic Acid and PTU on the Synergistic Antimicrobial
Properties of S. bullata & S. frugiperda Hemolymph with Gentamcyin
on E. coli
Lindsay Martin, 17, Junior, Seminole High School, Sanford, Florida,
T: Heather Clayton
Sarasota, USFL32, Sarasota Regional Science, Engineering and Technology Fair
CBIO061I MEDI-Profiler: A Computational Classifier that Identifies
Determinant Chemical Features and Their Influences on
Pharmaceutical Drug Properties
## Courtney Alexandra Astore, 18, Senior, Cardinal Mooney High School,
Sarasota, Florida, T: Diane Buhler
CHEM072I Mitigation of the Cytotoxicity of Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes Using
Nsurfactants and Surface Functionalization
# Rebecca Elsishans, 18, Senior, Sarasota High School, Sarasota, Florida,
T: Andrew Harshman

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 Tallahassee, USFL26, Capital Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM048I Using Drosophila melanogaster to Study Alzheimer's-Related
Amyloid Proteins
Jeffrey Deng Zhu, 18, Senior, Lawton Chiles High School, Tallahassee,
Florida, T: Angela Breza-Pierce
Tampa, USFL27, Hillsborough Regional Science Fair
CHEM002I Engineering an Upconversion Photocatalyst for Energy and
Environmental Applications
Vignesh Chandra Bhethanabotla, 16, Junior, C. Leon King High School,
Tampa, Florida, T: Nicole Works
EAEV027I Design, Construction and Optimization of a Low-Cost Portable
Enterococci Test (PET) Kit
# Margaret Parrish, 16, Junior, Chamberlain High School, Tampa, Florida,
T: Michael Zanatian
Tavares, USFL34, Lake Regional Science & Engineering Fair
EGPH005I The Concentration Combination, Year II
# Rishi A. Basdeo, 16, Sophomore, East Ridge High School, Clermont, Florida,
T: Dennis Doherty
Vero Beach, USFL31, Indian River Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM018I The Food Preference of the Sri Lankan Weevil, Myllocerus
undecimpustulatus undatus Marshall (Coleoptera: Curculionidae:
Entiminae)
Finalist Directory

Sana Shareef, 14, Freshman, Saint Edward's Upper School,

Vero Beach, Florida, T: Kerryanne Monahan
West Palm Beach, USFL29, Palm Beach Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM049I The Effect of Water Temperature on the Mussel's Byssal Thread
Protein Composition
Amy Nicole Polen, 17, Junior, Palm Beach Central High School, Wellington,
Florida, T: William Bartenslager
ANIM050I The Effect of the Parasitic Fungus Beauveria bassiana Treated with
Chitinase on Adult and Larval Mosquitoes
Alexander Naum, 17, Senior, Palm Beach Central High School, Wellington,
Florida, T: William Bartenslager
BEHA039I Is Stress the New Drug? An Analysis on the Effects of Stress on the
Prefrontal Cortex and the Addicted Brain
Lila Mish, 16, Sophomore, American Heritage School of Boca Delray,
Delray Beach, Florida, T: Brian Ramos
EAEV058I H2Oh No: Pharmaceuticals Contaminate Groundwater! Sulfamethazine
Adsorption Isotherms and Kinetics with Hypercrosslinked Polymer MN250
at Varying Ionic Strengths
## Maria Elena Grimmett, 16, Junior, Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches,
West Palm Beach, Florida, T: Kate Kilian
ENEV054I The Potential Use of Biogas as an Energy Source via the Anaerobic
Decomposition of Biomass
Michelle Renee Moore, 17, Junior, Suncoast Community High School,
Riviera Beach, Florida, T: Jeff Laufer
ENMC051I My Solar Garden
Sean Thomas Elia, 18, Senior, Spanish River High School, Boca Raton, Florida,
T: Mary Fish
ROBO013I Developing a Comprehensive, Efficient, and Mulit-Layered Navigation
Algorithm for Coordinating Driverless Vehicles
# Anthony Thomas Olive, 18, Senior, Palm Beach Central High School,
Wellington, Florida, T: William Bartenslager

GEORGIA
Albany, USGA01, Darton College/Merck Regional Science Fair
ENEV003I Water Purification Utilizing a Carbon Matrix and Fresnel Lens
# Courtney Ann Terrell, 18, Senior, Colquitt County High School, Moultrie,
Georgia, T: Vance Hurst

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BCHM039I Universal Molecular Tension-based Fluorescence Microscopy Probe to
Visualize Receptor Forces in Living Cells
Jeffery Chen Yang, 17, Junior, Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science,
and Technology, Lawrenceville, Georgia, T: Jennifer Berry
ENEV070I Transformation of Lemna minor for Nitrate Reduction, Year Three
Alexandra Melehan, 17, Senior, Woodstock High School, Woodstock, Georgia,
T: Chelsea Sexton
MATS049I Influence of Gel Content on the Strength of Produced Amylose
Bioplastic Films
Jake Yutan Wong, 16, Junior, Chattahoochee High School, Johns Creek,
Georgia, T: Kenny Marbry
PLNT051I Symbiotic N2-Fixation in Small Partridge Pea
Caroline Elizabeth Hendricks, 16, Sophomore, Carrollton High School,
Carrollton, Georgia, T: Zeke Gresham
Atlanta, USGA03, Atlanta City Science & Engineering Fair
BMED148I HIV Antiretroviral, Efaverinz Stimulates Cysteine Cathepsin Activity in
Macrophages: Implications of HIV- Associated Atherosclerosis
Katrina Burch, 18, Senior, Coretta Scott King Young Womens Leadership
Academy High School, Atlanta, Georgia, T: Shannon Hart
CELL062I Contact Dependency of Immune Cells and Endothelial Cells in Promoting
Angiogenesis

Finalist Directory
# Amadou Sadio Bah, 18, Senior, B.E.S.T Academy High School @
Benjamin S. Carson, Atlanta, Georgia, T: William Bagot
MATS056I Regenerating Articular Cartilage with Heparan Sulfate Hydrogels
Using Human Adipose Derived Stem Cells
Qwantayvious Artez Stiggers, 17, Junior, B.E.S.T Academy High School @
Benjamin S Carson, Atlanta, Georgia, T: William Bagot
Atlanta, USGA13, Fulton County Regional Science & Engineering Fair
BEHA061T Jamais Vu: Induced Memory Loss Through Semantic Satiation
Andrew David Loftus, 16, Junior; Nadav Ribak, 17, Junior, Johns Creek High
School, Johns Creek, Georgia, T: Corey Wellmaker
Conyers, USGA12, Rockdale Regional Science & Engineering Fair
BEHA008I In The Minds Eye: Comparing Eye Movements and Ocular Patterns
Molly Niemczyk, 17, Junior, Rockdale Magnet High School for Science and
Technology, Conyers, Georgia, T: Tyrone Huebsch
CBIO002I Genetic Determination of in vitro Stem Cell Characteristics
# Lawrence Conley Jacobs, 18, Freshman, Rockdale Magnet School for Science
and Technology, Conyers, Georgia, T: Amanda Dyann Baskett
MCRO004T Chytrid Treatments and Their Compatibility with Amphibian Tissue
Lilith Renae South, 18, Senior; Bhaskar Patel, 17, Junior, Rockdale Magnet
High School for Science and Technology, Conyers, Georgia, T: John Hendrix,
Mary Mansell
Duluth, USGA11, Gwinnett Regional Fair
ANIM011I Competing Memories in Drosophila Based on Classical Conditioning
# Karen Gu, 17, Junior, Collins Hill High School, Suwanee, Georgia,
T: Kristina Labocetta
CBIO022I Vaccines and the Thermophilic Gene
Satya Amritsai Jella, 15, Sophomore, Gwinnett School of Mathematics,
Science, and Technology, Lawrenceville, Georgia, T: James Dart
ENEV007I Waste-Based Runoff Pollutant Biosorptive and Ion Exchanging
Permeable Barriers
# Aksal P. Vashi, 17, Freshman, Collins Hill High School, Suwanee, Georgia,
T: Laura Herbig
Griffin, USGA09, Griffin RESA Regional Science Fair
EGPH009I Innovative Solar-Powered Incubator to Prevent Preterm
Neonatal Mortality
Jeramie Mercado Paz, 15, Sophomore, Griffin High School, Griffin, Georgia,
T: Lorie Dobbs

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 ENMC023T Cost Effective Device for Preventing Hot Car Deaths
Jubin Santhosh Thomas, 16, Sophomore; Janeen Santhosh Thomas, 17,
Senior, Fayette County High School, Fayetteville, Georgia,
T: Shane Kuykendall
McDonough, USGA06, Henry County Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM005T How Does the Exposure of Prednisolone and Methylprednisolone Affect
the Daphnias Heart Rate?
Stephanie Ngo, 16, Sophomore; Alexis Brasilia Rodriguez, 15, Sophomore,
Woodland High School, Stockbridge, Georgia, T: Christopher Smith
BMED129I Single Cell Suspension and the Production of Factor VIII and Dilution
Viability in Transfected Chinese Hamster Ovarian Cells
# Jessica Moore, 15, Sophomore, Union Grove High School, McDonough,
Georgia, T: Keron Gwaltney
EGPH004I Is There a Correlation between Hydropower Efficiency and
Flap Arrangement?
# Craig Worley, 17, Junior, Luella High School, Locust Grove, Georgia,
T: Jody Barfield
ENMC001I How Does the Color of Artificial Light Affect the Time It Takes for a
Light-Sensing Robot to Trace the Light?
Dhruv Vijaykumar Patel, 14, Freshman, Eagle's Landing High School,
McDonough, Georgia, T: Pansy Forrester
Milledgeville, USGA07, Georgia College & State University Regional Science and
Finalist Directory

Engineering Fair
MATS028I Coating: Effect of Particle Size and Shape
Alaina George Dawson, 16, Sophomore, Washington County High School,
Sandersville, Georgia, T: Kelly Severence
Warner Robins, USGA10, Houston Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ENMC005I Sign Language Robotic Hand
Ashley Bishop, 16, Sophomore, Veterans High School, Kathleen, Georgia,
T: Jennifer Douglass
SOFT006I Digitally Optimizing the Game of Ultimate Frisbee
Kenneth Jon Higginbotham, 18, Senior, Veterans High School, Kathleen,
Georgia, T: Jennifer Douglass

HAWAII
Hilo, USHI05, Hawaii District Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM014I Death Assay Evaluation for Angiostrongylus cantonensis Nematode
Abigail L. Atkinson, 17, Senior, Hilo High School, Hilo, Hawaii,
T: Pascale Creek Pinner
BCHM001I Activation of the Hepatocyte Antioxidant Response by Kava
Secondary Metabolites
# Keanu Dean Pinner, 17, Junior, Hilo High School, Hilo, Hawaii,
T: Pascale Creek Pinner
Honolulu, USHI01, Hawaii Association of Independent Schools Science and Engineering Fair
CELL003I PEA-15 Regulates Cell Migration in Glioblastoma via Integrin Trafficking
Maveric Abella, 17, Senior, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Honolulu,
Hawaii, T: Gail Ishimoto
EAEV008I Hohonukai: An Environmental Study of Hawaii's Marine Biota Using
Underwater Time-Lapse Photography
# Christopher James Lindsay, 16, Sophomore, Iolani School, Honolulu, Hawaii,
T: Mark D. Lindsay
Honolulu, USHI08, Honolulu District Science & Engineering Fair
BCHM006I Biophysical Characterization of Arc: Insights into Learning and Memory
Rajeev Jha, 17, Junior, Roosevelt High School, Honolulu, Hawaii,
T: Jennifer Williams
ENEV008I Reducing the Reliance of Hawaii's Farmers on Imported Fertilizers
Roshani Jha, 15, Sophomore, Roosevelt High School, Honolulu, Hawaii,
T: Jennifer Williams
Honolulu, USHI50, Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair
CHEM046T A Novel Analysis Utilizing Invasive Fermented Macroalgae
Ariana Kim #, 17, Junior; Sreelakshmi Kutty, 17, Junior, Saint Andrew's Priory,
Honolulu, Hawaii, T: Ai Hirasuna
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PHYS034I Search for Eccentric Accretions in Kepler Binary Systems
Kaimi Billy Kahihikolo, 17, Senior, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama,
Honolulu, Hawaii, T: Gail Ishimoto
PHYS035I Testing Modified Newtonian Dynamics
Luke Jones, 15, Sophomore, Kihei Charter Public High School, Kihei, Hawaii,
T: Stephanie Betancourt
PLNT035I The Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Effects of Wiliwili (Erythrina sandwicensis)
Shaylin Yoko Marn, 17, Junior, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Honolulu,
Hawaii, T: Gail Ishimoto
SOFT038I Utilization of Open Sourced Technology and Software to Improve the
Safety of Outdoor and Indoor Navigation: Applying Methods to Assist the
Visually Impaired
## Brandon Kinard, 17, Senior, Mililani High School, Mililani, Hawaii,
T: Matt Capps
Kaneohe, USHI06, Windward District Science and Engineering Fair
CHEM007I Bacterial Warfare
Samuel Marin Scott, 15, Freshman, Kahuku High and Intermediate School,
Kahuku, Hawaii, T: Brett Kewish
EAEV015I Coccolithophores in a Changing World
Kyla Cantillo, 17, Senior, Kailua High School, Kailua, Hawaii, T: Sara Anglin
Lihue, USHI04, Kauai Regional Science & Engineering Fair
ANIM051I The Effect of Light on Small Hive Beetles

Finalist Directory
Kelly Kennedy, 15, Junior, Kauai High School, Lihue, Hawaii, T: Kelly Kennedy
EGCH033I The Effects of Phosphorus Depletion on Lipid Yields for Chlorella sp.
Jacky Lin, 15, Sophomore, Kauai High School, Lihue, Hawaii,
T: Kevin Matthew Johnson
Wailuku, USHI03, Maui Schools Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM047T Investigating Agar Extraction as a Method of Gracilaria salicornia
Eradication
Amber Kukuileiwilimomi Afelin, 16, Senior; Keaaokahonua Davis, 16, Junior;
Alexandria H Simon, 16, Junior, Molokai High School, Ho'olehua, Hawaii,
T: Scott Hemenway
EAEV009T March of the Molokai Mangrove: The Socio-Economic and Ecological
Impacts of Introduced Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) on Molokai,
Hawaiian Islands
Sarah 'Alohilani Jenkins # #, 17, Freshman; Lily Nalulani Jenkins, 15,
Sophomore, Molokai High School, Ho'olehua, Hawaii, T: Malia Lee
Waipahu, USHI02, Leeward District Science and Engineering Fair
BMED057I The Detection for Substances in E-liquids and Secondhand Aerosol from
Electronic Cigarettes
Shanell N. Folger, 18, Senior, James Campbell High School, Ewa Beach,
Hawaii, T: Noel Hakoda
CELL004I Investigating the Biomarkers of Bladder Cancer
Rejina Marie U. Calo, 17, Senior, Waipahu High School, Waipahu, Hawaii,
T: Michael Sana
ENMC009T Underwater ROV Propulsion
Alex Yamada, 15, Sophomore; Eric Scott Schlitzkus, 15, Freshman, Pearl City
High School, Pearl City, Hawaii, T: Kathy Lin

ILLINOIS
Chicago, USIL01, Chicago Public Schools Student Science Fair
ANIM036I Role of miR-143 in Intestinal Tumorigenesis in the Apc Mutant Min Mouse
Alexander Pei, 18, Senior, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Chicago,
Illinois, T: Lynne Muhammad
BCHM030I Mechanism of Apoptotic Action of Colloidal Silver and Bromelain on PC12
& HeLa Cells
## Marcelina Puc, 18, Senior, Albert G Lane Technical College Prep, Chicago,
Illinois, T: Kathryn Anderson
CHEM050I The Effects of Pollutants on a Model Lung Surfactant System
Omobolaji Opakunle, 18, Senior, Lindblom Math and Science Academy,
Chicago, Illinois, T: Elizabeth Copper

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 EGCH032I Go Green, Go Friendly, Go Biodiesel
Stacy Lam, 18, Senior, Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center, Chicago,
Illinois, T: Urik Halliday
Edwardsville, USIL02, Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region XII Science Fair
CELL053I Finding a "Missing Link": The Potential of Atoh8 in Hereditary
Hemochromatosis, Anemia, and Other Iron-Related Diseases
Sally Nijim, 16, Junior, Willowbrook High School, Villa Park, Illinois,
T: Megan Graham
SOFT060I Data Representation with Relational Document Graphs for
3D Visualization
# Brian Charles Fitzgerald, 18, Freshman, The Governor French Academy,
Belleville, Illinois, T: Christine Stewart
Macomb, USIL03, Heart of Illinois Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA055I The Effects of Technological Devices on Short-Term Memory
Gabrielle Ann Torrance, 16, Junior, Macomb High School, Macomb, Illinois,
T: Thomas Johnson
ROBO023T Programming an Adaptive Artificial Intelligence Utilizing
Past Pattern Recognition
Trenton Dean Lawrence, Jr. #, 18, Freshman; Rush Vincent Hoehne #, 18,
Senior; Larry David Lane, III #, 18, Senior, Delavan High School, Delavan,
Illinois, T: Mary Kay Adamcyzk Wonders
Skokie, USIL05, Illinois Junior Academy of Science North Suburban Region 6 Science and
Finalist Directory

Engineering Fair
CELL013I Inhibition of Cancer Cell Proliferation via G-Rich Oligonucleotides as
Aptamer Nanosphere Bioconjugates
Anam Jehan Furrukh, 16, Junior, Niles Township West High School,
Skokie, Illinois, T: Ruth Gleicher
EAEV025I Assessing the Influence of Swamp Areas on Rangeland Stream Flow Rate
at Blair Wallis, Wyoming
Blandon E. Su, 17, Junior, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire,
Illinois, T: Christina Palffy
EAEV026I The Viability of a Mixed Bacterial Culture for Bioremediation of Heavy
Metals, Poly-Cyclic Hydrocarbons, and Volatile Organic Compounds
Ambria Benesch, 18, Senior, Niles North High School, Skokie, Illinois,
T: Susie Posnock
EGPH014I Characterization of Ruthenium and Organic Based Dye Sensitized Solar
Cells (DSSCs) with Time Dependent Dye Loading
Kiana Lee, 17, Freshman, Niles North High School, Skokie, Illinois,
T: Christine Camel
MCRO022I Designing and Optimizing Whole-Cell Biosensors for the Detection of
Heavy Metals in Water
# Mrugami Mahadik, 17, Freshman, Niles Township West High School,
Skokie, Illinois, T: JulieAnn Villa
Springfield, USIL04, Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region X Science Fair
EGCH023I Photoelectrolysis: Increasing Efficiency of Solar Energy
John Patrick Cramsey, 16, Sophomore, Southeastern Junior/Senior
High School, Augusta, Illinois, T: Keela K. Whewell
ENEV038T Waste Not Want Not: Promoting Sustainability by Turning Agricultural
Waste into Biofuels
Dakota Erin Limkemann, 18, Senior; Dexter Louis Redenius #, 18, Freshman,
Southeastern High School, Augusta, Illinois, T: Keela Whewell

INDIANA
Angola, USIN01, Northeastern Indiana Tri-State Regional Science Fair
PLNT029I Solving World Hunger: One Family at a Time
Leah Hefty, 17, Junior, DeKalb High School, Waterloo, Indiana,
T: Susan Zuber
Bloomington, USIN02, South Central Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair
MCRO036I The Medicinal Effects of Juglone
# Rachel Johns, 18, Senior, Northwestern High School, Kokomo, Indiana,
T: Linda Wilson

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Evansville, USIN03, Tri-State Regional Science and Engineering Fair
EBED025I A Warning System Based on Sensor Technology and Chemical Analysis to
Detect Distracted Driving
# Arjun Kundan Dhawan, 15, Sophomore, Signature School, Evansville, Indiana,
T: Sandeep Dhawan
ENMC034I The Guardian Angel "Heroic Acts, Taking Flight"
Ryan Stephen Loehrlein, 17, Senior, Francis Joesph Reitz High School,
Evansville, Indiana, T: Nora Walsh
SOFT043I Circle Fitting Algorithm Optimization through the Iterative
Hough Transform
Yu Jin Lee, 16, Sophomore, Culver Academies, Culver, Indiana,
T: Mark Prochaska
Fort Wayne, USIN04, Northeast Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair
CELL019I The Role of Syk Protein Kinase in Stress Granule Dynamics of Cancer Cells
# Sarah Elizabeth Cooper, 18, Senior, Lafayette Jefferson High School,
Lafayette, Indiana, T: Joe Ruhl
CELL020I Missense Mutations in Colorectal Cancer: Targeting Pathways in Early vs.
Late Stages--Could There be a Role for Early Intervention with
Better Outcomes?
Nirupama Devanathan, 16, Junior, Homestead Senior High School,
Fort Wayne, Indiana, T: Matt Elder
Gary, USIN05, Calumet Regional Science Fair

Finalist Directory
EGCH024I Is Lithium a Safe Power Source?
Aditya Mishra, 17, Junior, Munster High School, Munster, Indiana, T: Jon Aros
Greencastle, USIN10, West Central Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair
CBIO057I Computational Assessment of the Role of Repeat Sequences in Splicing of
the Human RNA Transcript During HIV-infection
Sabin Karki, 17, Junior, Terre Haute South Vigo High School, Terre Haute,
Indiana, T: Melanie Huber
CELL021I Chemo-immunotherapy of Cancer with Adjuvants
Amit Kumar Chakrabarti, 16, Sophomore, Terre Haute South Vigo
High School, Terre Haute, Indiana, T: Melanie Huber
Indianapolis, USIN06, Central Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM026I Effects of Treatment of Reduced Glutathione on Budding and
Feeding Rates in Hydra littoralis
# Asmaa Mahoui, 15, Sophomore, Eman Schools, Fishers, Indiana,
T: Kimberly Vogt
EAEV069I A Study of Leaf and Root Extracts from Invasive Species Lonicera maackii
on Microbial Growth
Noor Abdullah, 14, Freshman, Hamilton Southeastern High School, Fishers,
Indiana, T: Ken Link
PHYS052I Effect of Time-dependent Gain and Loss in a PT-Symmetric Optical
Waveguide Array
Sreya Vemuri, 16, Junior, Carmel High School, Carmel, Indiana,
T: Jennifer Marlow
Indianapolis, USIN50, Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair
CBIO062I Engineered Intraocular Injection Guide (IIG): Pain Reduction in Ophthalmic
Disease Treatment
# Vikas Rammohan Maturi, 16, Junior, Carmel High School, Carmel, Indiana,
T: Jennifer Marlow
CELL015I Harnessing the Prokaryotic CRISPR/Cas Foreign DNA Defense System for
Antiviral Therapy in Canine Fibroblast Tumor Cells
Boyang Peter Dun, 16, Junior, Canterbury High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana,
T: Julie Ervin
EGCH028I Year Two of Production of Hydrogen Gas from C. reinhardtii: Parameter
Analysis for Eventual Implementation
# Priya Renee Kirtley, 17, Senior, Terre Haute South Vigo High School, Terre
Haute, Indiana, T: Melanie Huber

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 ROBO007I Autonomous Motion Planning for Hyper-Redundant Modular Robotic
Systems Using State Estimation, Obstacle Avoidance, and Intelligence
Locomotion Algorithms
# Puneeth Naga Sai Krishna Meruva, 17, Senior, Homestead Senior High
School, Fort Wayne, Indiana, T: Matthew Elder
Muncie, USIN07, East Central Indiana Regional Science Fair
BEHA029I Paper Texts versus Electronic Texts in Terms of Reading
Spencer Alexander McDaniel, 15, Freshman, Northwestern High School,
Kokomo, Indiana, T: Linda Wilson
EAEV042I The Role of Bacillus subtilis on Algae Blooms for the Survival of
Aquatic Ecosystems
Emily Louise Martin, 15, Freshman, Northwestern High School, Kokomo,
Indiana, T: Linda Wilson
South Bend, USIN09, Northern Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BMED125I Effect of Cisplatin on Gene Expression Over Time in Lung Cancer Cells
Alexis Gabrielle Thornburg, 17, Junior, Marian High School, Mishawaka,
Indiana, T: Ken Andrzejewski
EGCH025I Using Hydrophobic Microporous Layers and Enhanced Air Flow to Reduce
Methanol Crossover in a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
Stephen Bauer, 18, Senior, John Adams High School, South Bend, Indiana,
T: Nevin Longenecker
Valparaiso, USIN12, Northwestern Indiana Science and Engineering Fair
Finalist Directory

CHEM074I Photoelectrochemical Properties of 2-D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides

(TMDCs) Functionalized with Porphyrins
# Arjun Srinivasan Ramani, 16, Sophomore, West Lafayette Junior Senior
High School, West Lafayette, Indiana, T: Jane Schott
West Lafayette, USIN11, Lafayette Regional Science and Engineering Fair
MATS039I Adhesive Elastin-based Proteins as Soft-tissue Surgical Glues
Laan Yeung, 18, Senior, West Lafayette Junior Senior High School, West
Lafayette, Indiana, T: Jane Schott

IOWA
Ames, USIA50, State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa
EGCH034I An Investigation into the Improvement of Switchgrass Biofuel Production,
Phase II
Manasa Sai Pagadala, 15, Sophomore, Rivermont Collegiate, Bettendorf,
Iowa, T: Shawn Buettner
MCRO042I Recombinant DNA: Dual Antibiotic-Resistant Genes, Phase II
Libby Madeline King, 17, Junior, Van Buren Community Schools, Keosauqua,
Iowa, T: Amanda Rae Kite
MCRO043I The Effects of Cholecalciferol on Survivability of Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus: Combined Treatment
## Micaela Jayne Bryant, 17, Senior, Central Lee High School, Donnellson, Iowa,
T: Alicia Schiller
PLNT042I Rhizobia: The Future Natural Fertilizer of Leguminous Plants
Rachel Mehmert, 17, Junior, Holy Trinity Catholic High School, Fort Madison,
Iowa, T: Gail Kunch
SOFT040T Tracking and Killing Insects Using Photonic Fences
Bimba Shrestha #, 18, Freshman; Doga Ozesmi, 16, Junior, Maharishi School
of the Age of Enlightnment, Fairfield, Iowa; Fairfield Community High School,
Fairfield, Iowa, T: Vishal Bakshi, Stacy Maurer
Cedar Rapids, USIA01, Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM040T Examining the Mechanism in which Chlorogenic Acid Inhibits Glucose
from Diffusing from the Small Intestine
Clara Reynen, 17, Junior; Liana Shady Suleiman, 16, Freshman, Burlington
Community High School, Burlington, Iowa, T: Elizabeth Sanning
CELL032I Drosophila: A New Model for Studying Nuclear Actin
Sweta Sudhir, 16, Junior, John F. Kennedy High School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
T: Tina L. Tootle

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Sheldon, USIA02, Western Iowa Science and Engineering Fair
EGCH031I Grass to Gas, Phase IV
# Eric Koehlmoos, 19, Freshman, South O'Brien High School, Paullina, Iowa,
T: Kevin Brasser

KANSAS
Wichita, USKS50, Kansas State Science and Engineering Fair
CHEM063T Got Vitamin C?
Yajaira Galilea Rivera, 18, Senior; Devin Michael King, 18, Senior, Liberal High
School, Liberal, Kansas, T: Melisa Westerman
EGCH047T The Effect of a Genetically Modified Yeast on Alcohol Production in
Corn-based Ethanol
Nancy Maria Varela-Gastelum, 17, Freshman; Jessica Isamar Rodriguez, 18,
Senior, Liberal High School, Liberal, Kansas, T: Melisa Westerman

KENTUCKY
Highland Heights, USKY04, Science and Engineering Fair of Northern Kentucky
EAEV016I Bioassay Determination of Environmentally Safe Levels of Atenolol,
Carbamazepine, and Ibuprofen in Waterways
Cassidy Ryan, 18, Senior, Notre Dame Academy, Park Hills, Kentucky,
T: Terri Perrino
Lexington, USKY05, Central Kentucky Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Finalist Directory
ANIM037I The Effect of Injury Severity on the Risk of Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
Sriyanshi R. Suryadevara, 17, Senior, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School,
Lexington, Kentucky, T: Beverly Smith
BMED017I Novel Therapeutic Intra-Arterial Pharmacotherapy Administration for
Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Ishi Aron, 17, Senior, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Lexington,
Kentucky, T: Beverly Smith
EAEV017I Understanding Heat Transfer Mechanisms in Forest Fire Spread:
Fuel Particle Heat Transfer
Kyra Leigh Seevers, 16, Junior, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Lexington,
Kentucky, T: Beverly Smith
Louisville, USKY02, Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ENEV016I Coal-Ash Pond Management: Studying Groundwater Flow Using
Darcy's Law
Natasha Gupta, 15, Freshman, Ballard High School, Louisville, Kentucky,
T: Ronda Fields
MATS013I Application of UV Resins in Extrusion-Based 3D Printing
Joshua Murphy Jacob, 15, Freshman, Saint Xavier High School, Louisville,
Kentucky, T: Greg Cambron
MCRO053I Triclosan: Antibacterial or Genotoxic?
Tanya Gupta, 15, Freshman, Ballard High School, Louisville, Kentucky,
T: Ronda Fields
PLNT011I Relations between Mycorrhizal Abundance and Biofuel Crop Yield
# Erin Burba, 17, Senior, The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and
Science in Kentucky, Bowling Green, Kentucky, T: Sarah Emery
SOFT015I Increasing Encryption Strength through the Alteration of Data Readability
without a Key
Jakob Shad Williamson, 17, Junior, Bullitt Central High School,
Shepherdsville, Kentucky, T: James Moore
Louisville, USKY03, Dupont Manual High School Regional Fair
CELL016I Effect of Urolithin-A on Colorectal Cancer
Praharshasai Paladugu, 16, Sophomore, DuPont Manual High School,
Louisville, Kentucky, T: Robert Baar
EAEV037I Mechanisms of Arsenic-Induced Atherosclerosis
Divija Sharma, 17, Freshman, DuPont Manual High School, Louisville,
Kentucky, T: Glenn Zwanzig

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 EGCH038T Optimization of Hybrid Capacitors: Role of Electrode Composition and
Surface Area
Richard Nipun Gunasena # #, 16, Junior; Madan A. Subheeswar #, 16,
Junior; Matthew Carmel Raj #, 15, Sophomore, DuPont Manual High School,
Louisville, Kentucky, T: Robert Baar
ENEV076I The Production and Applications of Cellulose Nanofibers from
Soybean Hulls
Akanksha M. Gupta, 16, Sophomore, DuPont Manual High School, Louisville,
Kentucky, T: Glenn Zwanzig
PHYS046I Blood Trauma Testing for a Total Artificial Heart
Jennifer Jiaqi Leung, 16, Junior, DuPont Manual High School, Louisville,
Kentucky, T: Robert Baar
Richmond, USKY50, Kentucky Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM031I The Role of Extracellular Nuclear Factor-Erythroid Derived Protein 2
(NF-E2) as a Danger Associated Molecular Pattern (DAMP) Released during
Acrolein Induced Renal Fibrosis
## Sanjana J. Rane, 17, Freshman, DuPont Manual High School, Louisville,
Kentucky, T: Robert Baar
BEHA040T The Effect of Shape, Weight, and Diameter on Haptic Perception:
An Active Haptic Sensing Study of the Predicted and Actual Grip Forces
and their Impacts on Weight Detection Thresholds
Sophia Nicole Korner, 16, Sophomore; Diya Mathur, 16, Sophomore, DuPont
Finalist Directory

Manual High School, Louisville, Kentucky, T: Glenn Zwanzig

BMED120I Characterization of Vascular Responses to Mechanically Induced
Continuous Flow Patterns in Bovine Models
Sumanth Chennareddy, 17, Junior, DuPont Manual High School, Louisville,
Kentucky, T: Glenn Zwanzig
EBED037I Development of a Ultra Low-Cost Integrated Audiometer and Hearing Aid
Mukund Venkatakrishnan, 15, Sophomore, DuPont Manual High School,
Louisville, Kentucky, T: Glenn Zwanzig
PHYS045I The Study of the Mechanical Properties of Silicon Carbide Monolayer
Emily Jiayuan Liu, 16, Sophomore, DuPont Manual High School, Louisville,
Kentucky, T: Robert Baar
SOFT044I An Asymmetric Elliptic Curve Algorithm to Increase Entropy and Decrease
Computation Time of Iris Recognition
# Sasank Venkata Vishnubhatla, 17, Junior, DuPont Manual High School,
Louisville, Kentucky, T: Robert Baar

LOUISIANA
Alexandria, USLA07, Louisiana Region IV Science Fair
SOFT010I Satya: Steganography Utilizing Individual Pixels
Shiva Mangesh Velingker, 17, Senior, Louisiana School for Math, Science,
and the Arts, Natchitoches, Louisiana, T: Robert Dalling
Baton Rouge, USLA01, Louisiana Region VII-Science and Engineering Fair
EAEV010I Mitigation of Hypoxic Ecosystems Using Hemolymph Analysis of
Callinectes sapidus and Procambarus clarkii in Relation to Spartina
Grasses, Year Two
# Natalie Marie Bush, 16, Freshman, Saint Joseph's Academy, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, T: Linda Kerr Messina
MATH004I Tortoise or Hare? Improving Accuracy of Frequency, Amplitude, and
Phase with Explicit Integration Rather than Fast Fourier Transforms
Elya Courtney, 16, Junior, Carmel Hill School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
T: Michael Courtney
Baton Rouge, USLA50, Louisiana Science and Engineering Fair
BMED063I Does Secondhand Smoke Induce Superbugs?
Anugrah Jeyaseelan, 15, Freshman, Baton Rouge Magnet High School,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, T: Tiffany Moore
CBIO036I A Novel Platform for the Measurement of Hydrogen Sulfide
Moez Hayat, 17, Senior, Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport,
Louisiana, T: Kris Purdy Clements

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CHEM051I Phytorecovery of Heavy Metals Utilizing, Hyperaccumulators Grown in
Contaiminated Soil; a Second Year Study
Madison Ann Hasenkampf, 16, Sophomore, Saint Joseph's Academy,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, T: Linda K. Messina
EAEV066I The Effect of the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation on the Accumulated
Cyclone Energy and Annual Storm Counts of Atlantic Tropical Storms
and Hurricanes
Emma Camille Barbin, 15, Sophomore, Saint Joseph's Academy, Baton
Rouge, Louisiana, T: Linda K. Messina
ENEV051T A Greener Shade of Grey: The Effects of a Novel Water-Reducing
Geopolymer on SO3 in Non-Standard Coal Combustion Residues
Olivia Guidry #, 18, Freshman; Marygrace Duggar #, 18, Senior, Saint Joseph's
Academy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, T: Linda Messina
Bossier City, USLA02, Bossier Parish Community College Louisiana Region I Science and
Engineering Fair
BMED034I Restoring Angiogenesis through the Manipulation of Cellular Glutathione
Content in a Diabetic Microenvironment
Vijay Letchuman, 17, Senior, Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport,
Louisiana, T: Kris Clements
CELL007I High Throughput AD Drug Screening of Alpha-Secretase Activity
Modulators as a Novel Model for Alzheimer's Disease
## Morni A. Modi, 18, Senior, Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport,

Finalist Directory
Louisiana, T: Kris Clements
ENMC013I Actuation of a Reconfigurable Shape Memory Alloy Airfoil during Stages
of Flight for a Commercial Aircraft
# Kyle Lee Dockendorf, 18, Senior, Caddo Parish Magnet High School,
Shreveport, Louisiana, T: Kris Clements
Houma, USLA03, Terrebonne Parish Science Fair
ANIM070I Oh! How You Affect My Heart! (Again)
# Samantha Rose Theriot, 16, Junior, Terrebonne High School, Houma,
Louisiana, T: Rayemona Boyd
MATH008I Chance?
Adeline Marie Martin, 15, Freshman, South Terrebonne High School,
Bourg, Louisiana, T: Francis Labat
Lafayette, USLA04, Louisiana Region VI Science and Engineering Fair
EAEV018I Overpopulation of Water Hyacinth: Reaching the Root of the Problem
Drake Lawrence Bergeron, 17, Junior, Ovey Comeaux High School,
Lafayette, Louisiana, T: Lisa Ranney
EAEV075I Toxic Correlation?
Taylor Jade Marks, 16, Junior, Catholic High School, New Iberia, Louisiana,
T: Michelle Stelly
Lake Charles, USLA05, Louisiana Region V Science and Engineering Fair
EAEV020I The Effects of Acetaminophen on Daphnia magna and Daphnia magna
Resting Eggs
Ethan A. Mills, 17, Sophomore, Pathways Christian School, Lake Charles,
Louisiana, T: Renee Unsworth
MATH007I Using Statistical Analysis and Probability to Examine a
Counterintuitive Problem
Elizabeth A. Martin, 16, Sophomore, Academics Etc., Lake Charles, Louisiana,
T: Donald Martin
New Orleans, USLA08, Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM059I How Do Seasonal Temperature Changes Affect Cyrtobagous salviniae
Density Patterns?
Madison Diann Berard, 18, Senior, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology
Academy, Avondale, Louisiana, T: Janell Simpson
BMED019I Investigation of Inflammatory Molecules during the Disease Progression
of Multiple Sclerosis in Mouse, Mus musculus, Tissue
Ilaria Simeone, 16, Sophomore, Benjamin Franklin High School, New Orleans,
Louisiana, T: Mary Gubala

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 CELL042I The Effects of Light Exposure at Night on Circadian Regulation of
Expression of and Damage from the Retrotransposon L1
Madison Elizabeth Smither, 16, Sophomore, Benjamin Franklin High School,
New Orleans, Louisiana, T: Mary Gubala
EAEV047I A Method for Identifying the Photoproducts, Mechanisms, and Toxicity
of Petroleum from the Deepwater Horizon by High-Performance Liquid
Chromatography and DNPHi Derivatization
Keiana Ashli Cave, 17, Junior, Lusher Charter High School, New Orleans,
Louisiana, T: Stephen Collins
Ruston, USLA09, Louisiana Region II Science and Engineering Fair
BMED020I TBI: Light More than Meets the Eye
# Savannah Floyd, 15, Sophomore, Ruston High School, Ruston, Louisiana,
T: Rik Cason
St. James Parish, USLA06, St. James Parish Science Fair
EAEV005I Acidification: Testing the Effect of Our Ever Changing Environment on
Our Oceans and Marine Life
Sarah Bradford, 15, Sophomore, Luther High School, Lutcher, Louisiana,
T: Renee Hartley

MAINE
Bar Harbor, USME50, Maine State Science Fair
CELL056I Directed Differentiation of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells into Kidney
Finalist Directory

Cells: Building an Artificial Kidney

# Demetri Maxim, 17, Junior, Gould Academy, Bethel, Maine,
T: Joseph V Bonventre
EAEV074I Identifying and Remediating the Sources of Pollution in Impaired
Bangor Streams
Paige Elizabeth Brown, 16, Junior, Bangor High School, Bangor, Maine,
T: Cary James
SOFT056T Calculating Horizons with Perspective Projection
Ben L. Schade, 16, Junior; Justin Hunter Hamilton, 16, Junior, Maine School
of Science and Mathematics, Limestone, Maine, T: Gregory Hamlin

MARYLAND
Glen Burnie, USMD01, Anne Arundel County Regional Science and Engineering Fair
MCRO048I Biosorption of Heavy Metals by E. coli
Ava Grounds, 16, Sophomore, South River High School, Edgewater, Maryland,
T: Eleonor Nulud
PLNT047T Ideal Dilution of Capsaicinoids as a Natural Pesticide
Ashlee James Brennan, 17, Junior; Hannah Rachel Hall, 17, Junior,
South River High School, Edgewater, Maryland, T: Mevlin Smith
Largo, USMD05, Prince George's Area Science Fair
ANIM044I Effects of Dietary Fatty Acids on Overwintering Success of Honeybees
OreOluwa Comfort Aluko, 16, Senior, Charles Herbert Flowers High School,
Springdale, Maryland, T: Shanice White
BEHA049T Constructing a Carcinogen Indicator Application Based on Statistical
Analysis of Statewide Cancer Incidences in Relationship with Graphical
Consumer Data
Sarah Asfari, 17, Senior; Yousuf Asfari, 15, Junior, Al-Huda School,
College Park, Maryland, T: Farida Chowdhury
PHYS037I Smart Sensors for Localizing Blade Impacts
Jonathan Yu, 16, Sophomore, Great Mills High School, Great Mills, Maryland,
T: Jennifer Morgenthaler
PLNT067I Pheromone Aided Trap Cropping of the Harlequin Bug
Emma Marie Thrift, 17, Senior, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt,
Maryland, T: Jennifer Morganthaler
Silver Spring, USMD03, ScienceMontgomery
BEHA026T Mathematical Modeling and Brain Activations Characterize Differences in
Human Pattern Recognition under Conditions of Ambiguous Feedback
Parth Shah, 18, Senior; Sreejan Kumar, 17, Senior, Mission Viejo High School,
Mission Viejo, California; Poolesville High School, Poolesville, Maryland,
T: Daryl Fukuda
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CBIO024I Automatic Detection of Vascular Lesions of the Retina Using a Localized
Adaptive Thresholding Approach
Elina Kapoor, 17, Senior, Winston Churchill High School, Potomac, Maryland,
T: Deanna Svrcek
MATH020I Cylindric Young Tableaux and Their Properties
Eric Michael Neyman, 18, Senior, Montgomery Blair High School,
Silver Spring, Maryland, T: Angelique Bosse
ROBO005I Development of an Authorship Identification Algorithm for Twitter Using
Stylometric Techniques
Cherry Ying Zou, 16, Junior, Poolesville High School, Poolesville, Maryland,
T: Patricia Miller
Towson, USMD06, Baltimore Science Fair
BMED093I Effects of Environmental Enrichment on a Mouse Model of
Stress-Induced Depression
Isaiah Thomas, 18, Senior, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore,
Maryland, T: Sally Kutzer
PHYS053I Analyzing and Placing Limits on Light Curves Generated from HST/COS
White Dwarf Data
Phoebe Hannah Sandhaus, 17, Senior, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute,
Baltimore, Maryland, T: David Nelson
SOFT055I Reverse PubMed Search Program
Mengyuan Sun, 17, Senior, Centennial High School, Ellicott City, Maryland,

Finalist Directory
T: Michelle Bagley
Waldorf, USMD04, Charles County Science Fair
BEHA056I Remember Memory: The Effect of Age and Gender on Visual Short
Term Memory
Elizabeth Grace Saoud, 15, Freshman, Maurice J. McDonough High School,
Pomfret, Maryland, T: Karena Bennett
MATH031I Do Perfect Cuboids Exist?
Matthew Johnathan Fan, 16, Junior, La Plata High School, La Plata, Maryland,
T: Michael McNeil
Walkersville, USMD02, Frederick County Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM028I A Secondary Analysis of Shark Attack Data
Matthew John Green, 17, Junior, Urbana High School, Ijamsville, Maryland,
T: Suzanne Folk
BCHM020I Interrogating Ras Function with Protein Mimetics
Rebecca Natasha Freed, 17, Senior, Governor Thomas Johnson High School,
Frederick, Maryland, T: Nadya I. Tarasova

MASSACHUSETTS
Boston, USMA06, Massachusetts Region VI Science Fair
EAEV039I Phosphorus Pollution: Determining the Effect of Chelates on Phosphorus
Sorption in Soil
Mindy Li Wu, 17, Senior, Boston Latin School, Boston, Massachusetts,
T: Kathleen Bateman
EGCH017I Conversion of Algae Extract into Bio-Fuel
Justin Nguyen Phuoc, 17, Senior, Community Academy of Science and
Health, Dorchester, Massachusetts, T: Taiwo Stephenson
SOFT026I Radiation Randomness: The Entropy of Thin Air
Dominic Marcuse, 16, Sophomore, Mary Lyon Pilot High School, Brighton,
Massachusetts, T: Michaela Danek
Bridgewater, USMA01, Massachusetts Region V Science Fair
CELL017I Advancing the Cancer Stem Cell Approach for Early Tumorigenesis:
Delineation of p53 Pathways in Differentially Expressed Tumor-
Initiating Cells
# Fan Liu, 17, Freshman, Fontbonne Academy, Milton, Massachusetts,
T: Mary Ellen Barnes

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 Cambridge, USMA50, Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair
BEHA025I More than a Paycheck: The Relationship between Perceived Occupational
Stress and Health Indicators
## Amy Elizabeth Santos, 17, Junior, Taunton High School, Taunton,
Massachusetts, T: John McDevitt
EBED056I Single-Track Gray Codes: An Efficiently Decodable Maximum Period
General Construction and Extensions
Georgie Botev, 16, Junior, Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science,
Worcester, Massachusetts, T: Thomas Regele
ENEV031T Biodegradable Air Filter and Ionizer Development
Brian O'Rourke, 16, Freshman; Allegra Paola Francesca Rollo, 15, Sophomore,
Boston Latin School, Boston, Massachusetts, T: Kathleen Bateman
ENEV032I Azoreductase Activity: Bioremediation for Treatment of Synthetic Diazo
Dyes in Polluted Water
Sishir Ramakrishna Pasumarthy, 17, Junior, North Attleboro High School,
North Attleboro, Massachusetts, T: Alexander Hatzberger
ENEV033I Augmented Reality Sand Table
Christopher Aring, 17, Junior, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School,
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, T: Natalie Munn
ENEV049I Diamagnetic Water Filtration: Perpetually Green Nitrate Removal
Tyler Fox Ethier, 17, Senior, Berkshire Arts and Technology College
Preparatory School, Adams, Massachusetts, T: Miles Wheat
Finalist Directory

ROBO024T An Exploration in Motion Interface Robotic Arms

Michael Yang #, 16, Freshman; Danny Lu, 17, Freshman, Lexington High
School, Lexington, Massachusetts, T: Janice Compton
SOFT032I The Phoney Lift: Using Accelerometers to Identify People
Yashaswini Makaram, 17, Junior, Massachusetts Academy of Math and
Science, Worcester, Massachusetts, T: Angela Taricco
Fall River, USMA03, Massachusetts Region III Science Fair
BCHM017I Does Salinity Affect Lactase Effectivity?
Herbert Anthony Leonard, 17, Junior, Taunton High School, Taunton,
Massachusetts, T: Amanda Machado
EAEV038I Plastic Pollution's Effect on Aquatic Organisms
Christine Ann Schremp, 15, Freshman, Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro,
Massachusetts, T: Eileen Correia
North Adams, USMA04, Massachusetts Region I Science Fair
EBED043I SMART House: Utilizing Embedded Electronics for Efficient Living
Alison Adamski, 17, Senior, Westfield High School, Westfield, Massachusetts,
T: Renee Sweeney
Somerville, USMA02, Massachusetts Region IV Science Fair
MCRO030I Post Translational Modification on Bacterial Collagen: Hydroxylation of
Recombinant Collagen from S. pyogenes
Connie Chan, 18, Senior, Somerville High School, Somerville, Massachusetts,
T: Christopher Angelli
Worcester, USMA05, Massachusetts Region II State Science Fair
ANIM027I Effects of Curcumin and Piperine on Embryological Development in
Danio rerio
Aishwarrya Arivudainambi, 16, Junior, Massachusetts Academy of Math and
Science, Worcester, Massachusetts, T: Judith Sumner
BCHM045I Rethinking Drug Discovery: New Algorithms for Virtual Drug Screening
Amol Punjabi, 16, Junior, Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science,
Worcester, Massachusetts, T: Judith Sumner
BMED031I The Effects of Taurine on Memory Retention in D. dorotocephala
Mariam Eman Dogar, 16, Junior, Massachusetts Academy of Math and
Science, Worcester, Massachusetts, T: Shari Weaver
BMED043I They Get Knocked Down, But They Get UP Again! The Effect of Head
Impacts on Phototaxis and Geotaxis in Drosophila melanogaster
Kyle Thomas Foster, 17, Junior, Wachusett Regional High School, Holden,
Massachusetts, T: Nicholas Guerin

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MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, USMI01, Southeast Michigan Science Fair
BMED059I The Ebola Epidemic in West Africa: Developing a Transmission Model to
Compare the Effectiveness of Interventions
Jeremy Philip D'Silva, 16, Junior, Father Gabriel Richard High School,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, T: Cinda-Sue Davis
CELL036I Effect of Antioxidant Supplements on Human Cancers: Novel Observation
on Expression Profiles of Intronic RNA
# Shreya Menon, 17, Junior, Skyline High School, Ann Arbor, Michigan,
T: Casey Warner
Detroit, USMI02, Science and Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit
BEHA015I Identification of MEG Biomarkers for Schizophrenia and Its Subtypes
Frank Wang, 18, Senior, Troy High School, Troy, Michigan, T: Rebecca Brewer
BMED094I Identification of DDR2 as a Critical Molecule in Breast Cancer Stem Cells
Jason Wu, 15, Sophomore, Cranbrook Kingswood School, Bloomfield Hills,
Michigan, T: Greg Miller
CELL044I The Potential Role of Let-7d in Pericyte Differentiation: Determining a
Pathway to Target Pluripotent Stem Cells of the CNS to Differentiate to
Provide a New Method for the Alleviation of Neurodegenerative Disorders
and CNS Cancers
# Anuush Vejalla, 16, Junior, Detroit Country Day Upper School, Beverly Hills,
Michigan, T: John Dougherty

Finalist Directory
MATH026T Structural Properties of 2-Bijective Connection Networks
Justin Xu, 17, Junior; Dhruv Medarametla, 16, Junior, Troy High School,
Troy, Michigan, T: Rebecca Brewer
PHYS038I Feasibility of Metal-Organic Framework for Vehicular Storage of
Natural Gas
Helen Xu, 16, Sophomore, Detroit Country Day Upper School, Beverly Hills,
Michigan, T: Ross Arseneau
PLNT030I Effect of Cucumber Fruit Peel Extracts on Inhibition of Phytophthora
capsici Growth and Infection
Isabel J. Hsu, 17, Senior, Crestwood High School, Dearborn Heights,
Michigan, T: Diana Johns
SOFT033I Composing Music with Sign Language Pattern Recognition
Amina Mustafa, 15, Sophomore, Dearborn Center for Math, Science, and
Technology, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, T: Steven Scott
Detroit, USMI50, Michigan Science and Engineering Fair
CELL018I Interaction Between CD47 and EGF Receptors in Breast Cancer Stem Cells
Ashi Arora, 17, Senior, Novi High School, Novi, Michigan, T: James Didio
CHEM049I An Analysis of Proton Permeation in Liposomes Containing Novel
Archaea-Inspired Lipids
Claire Wang, 16, Junior, Detroit Country Day Upper School, Beverly Hills,
Michigan, T: Marc Fazio
Flint, USMI03, Flint Regional Science Fair
BMED086I Investigating External Interventions Applied to Football Headgear
to Decrease Mean Peak Acceleration as Measured by a Single Axis
Accelerometer Array
Clara Elizabeth Wagner, 16, Sophomore, Saginaw Arts and Sciences
Academy, Saginaw, Michigan, T: David Allan
BMED088I Hirudotherapy: The Study of Blood Components in Hirudo medicinalis
Bloodletting
Lauren Louise Kaylor, 17, Junior, Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy,
Saginaw, Michigan, T: Matthew Miller
EAEV057I Physiological and Behavioral Impacts of a Neonicotinoid Insecticide and
Its Transformation Product on a Non-Target Keystone Species
# Aishah Isabelle Ahmed, 16, Junior, Port Huron Northern High School,
Port Huron, Michigan, T: Arlene Grabbitt
Kalamazoo, USMI07, Southwest Michigan Science & Engineering Fair
ANIM048I Regulation of Glial Cell-Line Derived Neurotrophic Factor in
Cardiac Muscle
Jorge Antonio Ochoa, 18, Senior, Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center,
Kalamazoo Township, Michigan, T: John Goudie
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 BCHM043T Two-Photon Spectroscopy for the Early Diagnosis of ALS:
Folding and Aggregation of SOD1
Natasha Goenawan, 16, Junior; Ziyan Mo, 16, Junior, Kalamazoo Area Math
and Science Center, Kalamazoo Township, Michigan, T: Joseph Thorstenson

MINNESOTA
Bemidji, USMN01, Northern Minnesota Regional Science Fair
ENMC010I Improved Walker, Part Two
# Walker Mathew Cage, 17, Junior, Bagley High School, Bagley, Minnesota,
T: Sam Roepke
Crookston, USMN05, Western Minnesota Regional Science Fair
SOFT058I Using Sine Waves to Cancel out Tinnitus Frequencies
Olson Lawrence Langness, 15, Sophomore, Park Christian School, Moorhead,
Minnesota, T: Nancy Schnabel
Duluth, USMN02, Northeast Minnesota Regional Science Fair
ANIM008I The Use of Growth and Dissolved Oxygen Consumption per Mass of
Fish to Determine the Impact of Gender, Transgenes (Wild-type vs.
Florescence), and Zygosity (Hemizygous vs. Homozygous) on the Fitness
and Impact in the Wild of Transgenic Fluorescent Zebrafish
Frances Carol Slater, 15, Freshman, Cloquet Senior High School, Cloquet,
Minnesota, T: Cynthia Ann Welsh
BMED056I The Development of an Inexpensive Hand Hygiene Monitoring System
Finalist Directory

with a Raspberry Pi Computer: Applications for Healthcare and Beyond

## Timothy James Fossum Renier, 17, Senior, East High School, Duluth,
Minnesota, T: Robin Churchill
PHYS008T Cosmic Ray Conundrum: Using a Cosmic Ray Detector with Varied
Scintillator Configurations to Determine the Origin of Charged Particles
Trentin Thomas Russell, 16, Sophomore; Jada Danielle Johnson, 16,
Sophomore, Cloquet Senior High School, Cloquet, Minnesota,
T: Cynthia Ann Welsh
Mankato, USMN03, Southern Minnesota Regional Science and Engineering Fair
CBIO006I Computer Input and Therapy for the Physically Impaired
Isaiah James Croatt, 18, Senior, Jackson County Central High School,
Jackson, Minnesota, T: Jordana Thompson
EGCH005I Employing White-Rot Fungi for Superior Delignification Combined
with Fungal Biosynthesis to Produce Biofuels
### Jonah Butler, 17, Senior, Sibley East High School, Arlington, Minnesota,
T: Christine Butler
EGCH010I Battle of the Diesels: A Comparison of B-10 Diesel vs.B-100 Homemade
Biodiesel for Efficiency and Exhaust Analysis
# Brian Prchal, 18, Senior, New Prague High School, New Prague, Minnesota,
T: Jodi Prchal
MCRO010I Reducing Carcinogenic Toxins in Milk: Examining the Effects of Using
Probiotic Bacteria to Bind Aflatoxin M1
Ellen Roufs, 18, Senior, Cathedral High School, New Ulm, Minnesota,
T: Shelley Roufs
Minneapolis, USMN04, Twin Cities Regional Science Fair
BMED009I Increasing Cancer-Specific Drug Delivery Using Targeted Liposomes
Aadarsh Seth Padiyath, 17, Junior, Woodbury High School, Woodbury,
Minnesota, T: Rachel Levine
BMED015I Schwann Cell Differentiation from Stem Cells of Neurofibromatosis 1
Patients and Normal Controls
# Amrita Mohanty, 18, Freshman, Woodbury High School, Woodbury,
Minnesota, T: Princesa VanBuren Hansen
EGCH015I Landfill to Car Fuel: Using Surfactants to Increase Cellulosic
Ethanol Production from Waste Paper
Maxwell Robert Ylitalo, 16, Junior, Stillwater Area High School, Stillwater,
Minnesota, T: Princesa VanBuren Hansen

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Minneapolis, USMN09, St. Paul Science Fair
BMED028I Advancements in Drug Delivery: Development and Evaluation of Ibuprofen
Loaded Biodegradable Hydrogels
Serena Liang Jing, 16, Sophomore, Saint Paul Central High School, St. Paul,
Minnesota, T: Princesa VanBuren Hansen
PLNT009I Behind the Kernels II: A Reevaluation of Fungal Endophytes as Biocontrol
Agents against the Common Maize Pathogen Ustilago maydis
Emilia Frances Topp-Johnson, 14, Freshman, Saint Paul Academy and
Summit School, Saint Paul, Minnesota, T: Karissa Baker
Minneapolis, USMN10, Western Suburbs Science Fair
EGCH008I Improving Environmental Sustainability: Solid Waste to Biofuel
Generation Using Pyrolysis
Arush Jain, 17, Junior, Eden Prairie High School, Eden Prairie, Minnesota,
T: Kristin Gabel
MATS008I Improved Efficiency of Seawater Steam Generation
Using Carbon Nanoparticles
## Carolyn Kay Jons, 17, Junior, Eden Prairie High School, Eden Prairie,
Minnesota, T: Carol Snyder
Minneapolis South, USMN50, Minnesota Academy of Science State Science &
Engineering Fair
CHEM048T Optimized Syntheses of Novel, Medicinally Applicable 1,2,3-Triazole
Derivatives

Finalist Directory
Sofie Kim #, 17, Senior; Jacob Levy #, 18, Senior, Breck School,
Golden Valley, Minnesota, T: Lois Fruen
EAEV072T Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) Preference for Colonization on
Mcrophytes in Lake Minnetonka, MN
Eve Claire Zelickson, 18, Senior; Karsten Salveson, 18, Senior, Breck School,
Golden Valley, Minnesota, T: Lois Fruen
EBED023I Fault-Tolerant Arithmetic Computing Using Partial Triple Modular
Redundancy (PTMR)
Rahul Parhi, 17, Senior, Wayzata High School, Plymouth, Minnesota,
T: Keshab K. Parhi
SOFT034I AirTouch
Stephen Mylabathula, 18, Senior, Concordia Academy, Roseville, Minnesota,
T: Elizabeth Bohren
Rochester, USMN07, Rochester Regional Science Fair
BMED005I On a Mission: Rescuing T-Cells to Fight Cancer
Annie Wu Sun, 17, Senior, Mayo High School, Rochester, Minnesota,
T: Haidong Dong
BMED027I Gelatin and Hyaluronic Acid Nanoparticle Based Delivery of miR-34a for
Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
## Michelle Elisabeth Marie Campeau, 17, Senior, Mayo High School, Rochester,
Minnesota, T: Mansoor M. Amiji
BMED035T Novel Observations on Intracardiac Electrograms Recorded During
Ventricular Fibrillation
Jason Tri, 17, Senior; Roshini Shreya Asirvatham, 15, Junior, Century High
School, Rochester, Minnesota, T: Christopher DeSimone
Saint Cloud, USMN08, David F. Grether Central Minnesota Regional Science Fair and
Research Paper Program
BMED016I Moving Health Care Forward: A 10 Year Retrospective Cohort Evaluation
of Pre and Post Robotic Surgery, Creating a Digital Data Bank and an
Algorithm for Optimal Utilization of Surgical Resources when Considering
Patient Biometrics
# Sophia Elyce Brown, 16, Junior, Anoka High School, Anoka, Minnesota,
T: Kevin Molohon
SOFT021I Noisy Coins: Analyzing Coin Sound Spectra
Yousuf Siddiqui, 16, Sophomore, Al-Amal School, Fridley, Minnesota,
T: Hala Bazzi

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 Winona, USMN06, Southeast Minnesota Regional Science Fair
EGPH007I Water Siphoning as an Alternative Hydroelectric Renewable
Energy Source
John Paul Gilles, 17, Junior, Winona Senior High School, Winona, Minnesota,
T: Ken James Mann

MISSISSIPPI
Biloxi, USMS01, Mississippi Region VI Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM027I The Effect of Microwave Heating on Substances in Foods and Beverages
Sichen Shawn Chao, 15, Sophomore, Oxford High School, Oxford,
Mississippi, T: Sarah Robinson
BMED149I Chronic Alcohol Treatment Results in Physiological Tolerance,
Decreased Fertility, and Liver Injury in Drosophila
# Kelly Odom, 18, Freshman, Forrest County Ag High School, Brooklyn,
Mississippi, T: Sandra Leal
Booneville, USMS02, Mississippi Region IV Science Fair
MATH038I Gas versus Diesel? You Do the Math. . .
James Dylan Streff, 16, Freshman, Biggersville, Corinth, Mississippi,
T: Daniel R. Rowsey
Greenville, USMS03, Mississippi Region III Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM064I A Novel Procedure to Predict a Hypothetical-Population Growth Using
an Evolved Diet Strain of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera:
Finalist Directory

Noctuidae) and Its Potential Application to Other Pests of Genetically

Modified Organisms
### Manuela Jojoa-Portilla, 18, Senior, Home School, Cleveland, Mississippi,
T: Maribel Portilla
EAEV088I Aquaponics
Allison Lauren Wise, 16, Sophomore, Saint Joseph's Catholic School,
Greenville, Mississippi, T: Eddie Thomas Dennis
Hattiesburg, USMS04, University of Southern Mississippi Region I Science and
Engineering Fair
CELL033I Developing an mRNA-Mediated Gene Expression Strategy in
Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells
Jason Guo, 15, Sophomore, Oak Grove High School, Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
T: Mark Holcomb
CHEM076I Study of the Chemical Constituents and Properties of Passiflora Lutea
through Isolation
Chuan Carina Chen, 17, Senior, Oak Grove High School, Hattiesburg,
Mississippi, T: Mark Holcomb
Hattiesburg, USMS50, Mississippi Science and Engineering State Fair
BCHM002I Construction of Fusion Proteins by Optimizing Linker Sequences
Allen Yang Huang, 14, Sophomore, Oak Grove High School, Hattiesburg,
Mississippi, T: Mark Holcomb
ENMC072I Cool It: Keeping Children Safe from Playground Burns
Emoree Kristann Heiselt, 17, Senior, The Mississippi School for Mathematics
and Science, Columbus, Mississippi, T: Edward Leggett
Jackson, USMS05, Mississippi Region II Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM034I Antibiotic Treatment of Drosophila Simulans to Prevent Transmission
of Wolbachia
# Nikhil Arora, 16, Junior, Saint Andrew's Episcopal School, Ridgeland,
Mississippi, T: Sandra Hindsman
CHEM081I Redefinition of the Boiling Point Elevation Equation Through
Consideration of Various Aspects of Solute Nature on the Magnitude
of Ion-Dipole Interactions in Aqueous Solutions
# Andrew Neely, 16, Junior, Saint Andrew's Episcopal School, Ridgeland,
Mississippi, T: Sandra Hindsman
EAEV076I Is Plant Chlorophyll a Good Biomarker for Monitoring Automobile
Exhaust Pollution?
Simmy Vig, 17, Junior, Saint Andrew's Episcopal School, Ridgeland,
Mississippi, T: Sandra Hindsman

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PLNT053I The Effect of Plant Extracts on Seed Germination
Neha Arora, 15, Sophomore, Saint Andrew's Episcopal School, Ridgeland,
Mississippi, T: Claudia Bhagat
Mississippi State, USMS06, Mississippi Region V Science and Engineering Fair
CBIO012I What Biomedical Device Shape Minimizes Blood Damage?
Lily Micah Burgreen, 14, Freshman, Home School, Starkville, Mississippi,
T: Greg Burgreen
MCRO035I Determining Science-Based Solutions for Emergence of Tetracycline
Resistant Bacteria
Aylin Memili, 16, Junior, The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science,
Columbus, Mississippi, T: Elizabeth Morgan
Oxford, USMS07, Mississippi Region VII Science and Engineering Fair
BMED078I Where Does Energy Come from in Energy Drinks?
Qihang Jeffrey Wang, 15, Freshman, Oxford High School, Oxford, Mississippi,
T: Sarah Robinson
MATS051I The Effects of Build Direction and Raster Orientation on the Tensile
Properties of Fused Deposition Modeled ABS Plastic Specimens
Samuel Coby Anderson, 18, Senior, The Mississippi School for Mathematics
and Science, Columbus, Mississippi, T: Elizabeth Morgan

MISSOURI
Cape Girardeau, USMO01, Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair

Finalist Directory
CHEM020I Cleaning the Scene: Using Forensics to Test for the Presence of Blood
Brynn Myers, 16, Sophomore, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge, Missouri,
T: Mark Gihring
MCRO034I Using Aliivibrio fischeri to Detect Water Toxins
# Jon Samuel Rodgers, 17, Junior, Dexter High School, Dexter, Missouri,
T: Tiska Rodgers
Cottleville, USMO05, Missouri Tri-County Regional Science and Engineering Fair
PLNT019I Stability of EPSPS Gene Copy Number in Glyphosate Resistant
Amaranthus palmeri
Kailey Lynn King, 18, Senior, Wentzville Holt High School, Wentzville,
Missouri, T: Jennifer Mallery
Fayette, USMO10, Central Methodist Eagles Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM067I It's A Girl: The Effects of Reverse-Sorted Semen on the Percent Accuracy
of Fetal Sexing in Bovine
Emma Lee Rademacher, 17, Junior, Southwest Livingston County R-1,
Ludlow, Missouri, T: Janel Coulson
ANIM071I The Effect of Formulation of Moxidectin When Administered Orally on
Barber Pole Worm Levels in Goats
# Lauren Haley, 17, Senior, Chillicothe High School, Chillicothe, Missouri,
T: Stacy Surber
Hillsboro, USMO09, Mastodon Art/Science Regional Fair
ANIM031I Analyzing the Genetic Diversity of Sunfish and Looking for Signs of
Sunfish Interbreeding
Anna Rachelle Merseal, 16, Sophomore, St.Clair High School, St. Clair,
Missouri, T: Ben Martin
PLNT061I Studying Algal Lipid Production Under Nutrient Limitation to Develop a
Dynamic Lipid Accumulation Model
## Nathan Turner Wamsley, 17, Junior, Homeschool, Pacific, Missouri,
T: Pamela Lynn Wamsley
Jefferson City, USMO02, Lincoln University Regional Science Fair
CELL050I On the Molecular Basis of Cystic Fibrosis: The Criticality of the
Position of Phenylalanine-508 in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane
Conductance Regulator
Wenzer Qin, 18, Senior, David H. Hickman High School, Columbia, Missouri,
T: Pamela Close

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 EAEV067I Searching for an Ally: Investigating the Effects of Thiamethoxam on
Podisus maculiventris for Possible Integrated Pest Management,
Year Three
# Ashley Suzanne Wyrick, 17, Freshman, Tuscumbia High School, Tuscumbia,
Missouri, T: Constance Wyrick
Joplin, USMO03, Missouri Southern Regional Science Fair
CHEM047I Phytoremediation through Mineralization of Epipremnum aureum in the
Reduction of Benzene and Other Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in
Residential Dwellings
Joanne Hayoung Kim, 15, Freshman, Carl Junction High School, Carl
Junction, Missouri, T: Natalie Hughes
Kansas City, USMO04, Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair
ANIM029I The Effect of Geographic Distance on the Variation in Vocalizations of the
Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua, on the Antarctic Peninsula
# Andrea Dahl, 15, Sophomore, Olathe North High School, Olathe, Kansas,
T: Rebecca Groebe
ANIM030I Roles of Tribbles in Tumor Formation in Drosophila melanogaster
Alexis Sue Allen, 16, Junior, Shawnee Mission West High School, Overland
Park, Kansas, T: Brenda Bott
PLNT031I The Effects of Cocoa Powder on the Cell Cycle and Ability to Induce
Apoptosis in Spodoptera frugiperda Ovarian Tissue Cells
Erin Smith, 15, Freshman, Shawnee Mission West High School, Overland
Finalist Directory

Park, Kansas, T: Brenda Bott

Saint Joseph, USMO06, Mid-America Regional Science and Engineering Fair
CELL005I Mutational Analysis of Bacterial Gene Regulation
Anthony Joseph Eckdahl, 16, Sophomore, Central High School, Saint Joseph,
Missouri, T: Jay Lee Meyers
Springfield, USMO08, Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA057I Are Hands Free Devices a Safe Alternative?
Olivia Rae Brown, 16, Sophomore, Greenwood Laboratory School,
Springfield, Missouri, T: Denise Vinton
EBED045I Laser Chat: A Secure Short-range Messenger
Noah Haleem Khan, 18, Senior, Glendale High School, Springfield, Missouri,
T: Fredrick Fotsch
St. Louis, USMO07, Academy of ScienceGreater St. Louis Science Fair
BMED012I Development of a Novel Spatial Frequency Domain Method for
Fluorescence Imaging in Tumor Detection
Jessica Sun, 16, Sophomore, Parkway Central High School, Chesterfield,
Missouri, T: Walter Akers
CHEM010I Assessing the Feasibility of Using Photoelectron Imaging to Study
Electronic Structure in Cu-
Joshua Leib Kazdan, 17, Junior, John Burroughs School, St. Louis, Missouri,
T: Wayne F. Winters

MONTANA
Billings, USMT01, Billings Clinic Research Center Science Expo
EAEV081I The Effects of Crystallization on Water Impurities: The Natural Purification
of Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Tyler Stenson, 18, Junior, Stenson Homeschool, Billings, Montana,
T: Timothy Stenson
Butte, USMT02, Montana Tech Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA010T The Effect of Multitasking on Reading Comprehension in Teens
Colter Norick #, 17, Senior; Colin Norick #, 16, Freshman, Columbia Falls
High School, Columbia Falls, Montana, T: Tara Norick
CELL006I Designing an eDNA Assay for River Otter (Lontra canadensis) Detection
in Streams
Ticha Marie Padgett-Stewart, 17, Senior, Hellgate High School, Missoula,
Montana, T: Robert Jensen
MCRO017I How Mycobacteriophage Infection Is Affected by Variant Forms of
Iron Doped Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles
# Robert J. Lester, 17, Senior, Butte High School, Butte, Montana,
T: Maureen Driscoll
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Great Falls, USMT04, Montana Region II Science and Engineering Fair
CBIO025T Bone Replacement Using 3D Printing
Samuel Allen Miller #, 18, Senior; Andrew David Ryan #, 19, Senior,
North Toole County High School, Sunburst, Montana, T: Amanda Becker
ENEV036I Remediation of Contaminated Water, Year Two
Hannah Emily Hauschulz, 18, Senior, North Toole County High School,
Sunburst, Montana, T: Amanda Joan Becker
Havre, USMT03, Hi-Line Regional Science and Engineering FairMSU-Northern
EAEV041I The Effect of Environmental Contaminants on the Biodiversity of
Carpenter Creek
Madison Clara Reichelt, 16, Freshman, Big Sandy High School, Big Sandy,
Montana, T: Melanie Ann Schwarzbach
PLNT033T Determining Percent of Germination of 2014 Wheat Samples as a Function
of Falling Number
Julia C. Meisdalen, 16, Sophomore; Caleb W. Meisdalen, 16, Sophomore,
Malta High School, Malta, Montana, T: Marida J. Demarais
Missoula, USMT50, Montana Science Fair
ANIM033I The Effects of the Human Voice on Cattle
Lauren A. Wang, 18, Senior, Baker High School, Baker, Montana, T: Linda Rost
MCRO049I Investigating the Contribution of prp-17 and Other Splicing Factors to
Maintaining Fertility in Caenorhabditis elegans
Preston Novak, 16, Junior, Hellgate High School, Missoula, Montana,

Finalist Directory
T: Robert Jensen
SOFT050I Developing a Program to Identify Targets for Transit Followup for the
Minerva Telescope Array
Kit Belamy Fieldhouse, 16, Junior, Hellgate High School, Missoula, Montana,
T: Rob Jensen

NEBRASKA
Nebraska City, USNE02, Greater Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair
PLNT048I Traditional vs. Nontraditional Treatments on Treating Clavibacter
Michiganensis nebraskensis in Corn (Phase III)
Michayla Jo Goedeken, 16, Sophomore, Humphrey Junior Senior
High School, Humphrey, Nebraska, T: Suzanne Goedeken
PLNT055I The Effect of Manure Microbes on the Growth of Clavibacter
Michiganensis subspecies nebraskensis
Coleman Kneifl, 18, Senior, Allen Consolidated Schools, Allen, Nebraska,
T: Marc Bathke

NEVADA
Elko, USNV01, Elko County Science Fair
ANIM039I The Color Vision of Drosophila melanogaster
Yimeng Lina Du, 18, Senior, Elko High School, Elko, Nevada, T: Brian Zeiszler
EGCH009I Sustainable Energy and Water Purification from the Oxidation of
Anaerobic Bacteria, Part Two
# Benjamin Braunstadter, 18, Senior, Spring Creek High School, Spring Creek,
Nevada, T: Dean Mitchel
Las Vegas, USNV02, Southern Nevada Regional Science and Engineering Fair
CHEM039I Food Digestion: Candies in the Stomach
Savanah Sheriff, 16, Junior, Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy,
Las Vegas, Nevada, T: Joshua Lyphout
ENMC018I Getting Them Back on Their Feet: 3D Printing a Prosthetic Foot
# Chris Mathews, 15, Sophomore, Gakuen Homeschool, Las Vegas, Nevada,
T: Lisa Mathews
Reno, USNV03, Western Nevada Regional Science and Engineering Fair
CHEM056I Supercritical Fluid Extraction of Allicin
Rinik Kumar, 15, Sophomore, The Davidson Academy of Nevada, Reno,
Nevada, T: Martin Braik
EGPH047I Concentrated Solar Power
Oliver Leitner, 15, Freshman, The Davidson Academy of Nevada, Reno,
Nevada, T: Martin Braik

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 ENMC055I Problems of Aerodynamic Proportion
Mason Jeffrey McKovich, 18, Junior, Homeschool/A Beka Academy, Fernley,
Nevada, T: Patricia Jo-An McKovich

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Concord, USNH50, New Hampshire Science & Engineering Expo
ENEV037I Novel Photocatalytic Pervious Composites for Removing Multiple Classes
of Toxins from Water
Deepika Saraswathy Kurup, 17, Senior, Nashua High School South, Nashua,
New Hampshire, T: Mary Stewart

NEW JERSEY
Jersey City, USNJ02, Hudson County Science Fair
CHEM053I Identifying the Optimal Concentrations of Luminol and Sodium Carbonate
for Sonochemiluminescence
Kapil Kanakaraj, 16, Junior, High Technical High School, North Bergen,
New Jersey, T: Arun Srivastava
EBED051I The ThereNIM: A Touch-less Respiratory Monitor
Eswar Anandapadmanaban, 17, Senior, Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic
High School, Jersey City, New Jersey, T: Robert Toegel
Lawrenceville, USNJ03, Mercer Science and Engineering Fair
CBIO038I Control of Prosthetic Devices Using Interactive RFID Tags
Finalist Directory

Sandra R. Baskharon, 18, Junior, Hamilton High School East, Hamilton

Township, New Jersey, T: Deborah Ryan
New Brunswick, USNJ01, North Jersey Regional Science Fair
ANIM054T Factors that Cause the Dietary Anomaly of a Diamondback Terrapin
Population (Malaclemys terrapin)
Peter Hyung Jun Yoon, 17, Junior; Chang Won Lee, 19, Senior, Bergen
Catholic High School, Oradell, New Jersey; River Dell Regional High School,
Oradell, New Jersey, T: Yei Seon Hwang
BMED097I A Novel Use of Valeryl Salicylate in the Inhibition of CML Cell Proliferation
Nicole Marie Eskow, 18, Senior, Academy for the Advancement of Science
and Technology, Hackensack, New Jersey, T: Donna Leonardi
BMED098I Investigation of Mechanisms of Action of FGF1 and FGF21 on the
Prevention of Diabetic Retinopathy
Dongmin Kim, 16, Sophomore, Academy for Medical Science Technology,
Hackensack, New Jersey, T: Donna Leonardi
MATH032I Approximating the Maximum k-Colorable Subgraph Problem on
Dotted Interval Graphs
Alexander Lin, 17, Senior, Millburn High School, Millburn, New Jersey,
T: Paul Gilmore
MATH033I Optimizing Sensor Configurations for Ground-level and Aerial Intrusion
Detection by Applying the Minimum Vertex Cover Problem
Heather Amelia Newman, 17, Senior, Colonia High School, Colonia,
New Jersey, T: James Danch

NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque, USAI50, National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair
CHEM077I The Effects of Ceremonial Smudging on Indoor Air Quality
Aisha Rose Cacique, 18, Senior, Nawayee Center School, Minneapolis,
Minnesota, T: Cynthia Aletha Ward-Thompson
EAEV084I Effects of Early Mdewakanton Dakota Settlement Patterns on the Ecology
of Mde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun) in Minneapolis, MN
Grant Robert Two Bulls, 18, Freshman, Breck School, Golden Valley,
Minnesota, T: Lois Fruen
EGPH055T A Study of the Efficiency of Wind Energy Capture Devices, Phase II:
Design Enhancements and Improvements
Gabe Enriquez Lah, 16, Sophomore; Evan John Pokornowski, 16, Freshman,
Cloquet Senior High School, Cloquet, Minnesota, T: Cynthia Ann Welsh

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Albuquerque, USNM01, Central New Mexico Regional Science and Engineering Challenge
CELL037I Cloning the Flying Gene: Molecular Genetic Analysis of the Hold Up (hup)
Gene in Drosophila
Lien Tang, 15, Freshman, Manzano High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico,
T: Jennifer Tichy
EAEV068I Improving the Carbon Use Efficiency of Soil Microbial Communities:
A Field Testing and Modelling Approach
# Jarek Kwiecinski, 15, Sophomore, Albuquerque Institute of Math and
Science, Albuquerque, New Mexico, T: Michael Harris
PHYS060T Developing a More Efficient Fusion Reactor through Computer Modeling
Jorge Antonio Perez, 15, Sophomore; Che Manuel Olavarria Gallegos, 16,
Sophomore, Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque, New Mexico,
T: James Mims
Farmington, USNM02, San Juan New Mexico Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BMED141I Pucker Up: Genetic Similarities in Large Families
Samantha Diane DeWees, 16, Sophomore, Piedra Vista High School,
Farmington, New Mexico, T: Gail Silva
EAEV062I Agricultural Contaminants in the San Juan River
Tyra Huyana Nicolay, 15, Sophomore, Navajo Preparatory School,
Farmington, New Mexico, T: Yolanda Flores
Grants, USNM03, Four Corners Regional Science and Engineering Fair
EAEV089I Getting the Dirt on Diversity

Finalist Directory
Chali Ann Simpson, 16, Sophomore, Grants High School, Grants, New Mexico,
T: Shelby L. Alexander
MCRO018I Turf vs. Grass: Which Poses the Greatest Risk of Infection?
Jordan Marie Woodbury, 17, Senior, Grants High School, Grants, New Mexico,
T: Shelby Lee Alexander
Las Cruces, USNM04, Southwestern New Mexico Regional Science and Engineering Fair
EGCH046I Sustainable Bio-battery Utilizing Extracellular Charge Transfer Mechanism
of Dissimilatory Metal-Reducing Bacteria
# Edward Park, 16, Junior, Las Cruces High School, Las Cruces, New Mexico,
T: Young Ho Park
ENEV084I On Land or by Sea Oil Eating Bacteria, Part V
# Michael Patrick Randall, 18, Senior, Mayfield High School, Las Cruces,
New Mexico, T: Jennifer Randall
Las Vegas, USNM05, Northeastern New Mexico Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ENEV065T Crabyotics: Novel Chitosan Water Filtration - Structure and Filtration,
Year Two
Andrea Chin-Lopez, 15, Sophomore; Anthony Jade Archuleta, 16,
Sophomore, Taos High School, Taos, New Mexico, T: Laura J. Tenorio
PHYS039I Coupled Hydrodynamic Ocean and Atmospheric Simulation of El Nio
## Coleman J. Kendrick, 17, Junior, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos,
New Mexico, T: Brian Kendrick
Portales, USNM06, Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ENMC014I Autonomous Robotic Navigation Applied to Lawn Mowing
Nathan Isaiah Christensen, 16, Junior, Carlsbad High School, Carlsbad,
New Mexico, T: Deborah Haggerton
Socorro, USNM50, New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA053I Grid Based Learning Environment: A Tangible User Interface for the
Blind and Visually Impaired, Phase Two
# Sara S. Manshad, 16, Junior, Arrowhead Park Early College High School,
Las Cruces, New Mexico, T: Muhanad S. Manshad
BMED064I The Cancer Breathalyzer: Chemical Strips that Detect Chemicals in
Lung Cancer "Breathprint"
Jon Tobin Goodart, 17, Junior, Grants High School, Grants, New Mexico,
T: Shelby Alexander
BMED107I Cell Immortality Revoked: Novel Method for Removing Gene Inhibitors
from DNA to Induce Apoptosis to Kill Cancer Cells
Priyanka Jain, 17, Junior, La Cueva High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico,
T: Kimberly Conell

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 EGCH043I Modeling Gas Flow in Hydraulically Fractured Shale
# Jovan Y. Zhang, 17, Junior, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos,
New Mexico, T: Duan Zhong Zhang
MATH012I An Investigation of Mathematical Hat Games
Ruby Ellena Aidun, 16, Sophomore, Albuquerque High School, Albuquerque,
New Mexico, T: Joan Newsom
MCRO059T Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections Using Permanent Nanostructure
Surface Coatings on Invasive Devices
Esteban Luis Abeyta #, 18, Senior; Ashvini Rajendra Vaidya #, 17, Senior,
Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, New Mexico, T: Eva F. Abeyta

NEW YORK
Long Island, USNY02, Long Island Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM017I Oyster Reef Sustainability, A Piece of the Puzzle: Gamete Viability
in Crassostrea virginica; Determining Temporal and Concentration
Constraints
Justin Chad Weissberg, 16, Junior, Long Beach Senior High School,
Lido Beach, New York, T: Cody Onufrock
BCHM013I Benzalkonium Chloride as an Ophthalmic Preservative: Examining
Harmful Implications, Toxic Inhibition, and Potential Alternatives
Aaron Henry Wang, 16, Junior, Jericho Senior High School, Jericho,
New York, T: Serena McCalla
Finalist Directory

BCHM014T Counteracting Pb2+ Induced Neurodegeneration: A Chemical and

Genetic Approach towards Enhanced Synaptic Plasticity
Jason Christopher Fiacco, 17, Junior; Kevin Sadhu, 17, Junior, Manhasset
High School, Manhasset, New York, T: Peter Guastella
BEHA016I Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones: Middle School Students'
Perceptions of Bullying
Aansh Shah, 17, Senior, Roslyn High School, Roslyn, New York,
T: Allyson Weseley
BMED032I Repurposing CNI-1493 to Treat Alzheimer's Disease: Attenuation of
Intracellular Amyloid Beta in vitro and in vivo
# Jinyu Wu, 18, Freshman, Manhasset High School, Manhasset, New York,
T: Peter Guastella
BMED036I Evaluating the Capacity of NO-releasing Nanoparticles to Be Used in
Conjunction with Earthworm Erythrocruorin and Maintain NO Bioactivity:
A Potential Blood Substitute Candidate
Abhinav Arunabh Talwar, 17, Senior, Herricks High School, New Hyde Park,
New York, T: Renee Barcia
CBIO013I Predicting Fluid Intelligence from Resting-State Neural Connectivity
Jessica Li Huang, 16, Junior, Jericho Senior High School, Jericho, New York,
T: Serena McCalla
CBIO015I Kinetic Modeling of Radiotracer [11C]OMAR for Accurate PET Imaging of
the Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1
Danny Huang, 17, Senior, Jericho Senior High School, Jericho, New York,
T: Serena McCalla
CELL012I The Importance of Endocytosis to Neuregulin1 Back Signaling:
Implications in Neuropsychiatric and Neurodegenerative Disorders
# Scott Massa, 17, Senior, Commack High School, Commack, New York,
T: Richard Kurtz
CELL023I Zip1 C-terminal Phosphorylation Promotes Zip1-Sgs1 Interaction in
Meiotic Cells
Jay Wolf Zussman, 17, Senior, William A. Shine Great Neck South
High School, Great Neck, New York, T: Carol Hersh
CHEM021I Formation of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Inclusion Compounds with
Urea and Thiourea
Pavithran T. Ravindran, 17, Senior, W. Tresper Clarke High School, Westbury,
New York, T: Erika Rotolo
EAEV024I Using Geochemical Mapping of Marsh Foraminifera Tests to Analyze
Cytoplasmic Deposition of Trace Elements
Benjamin Drew Senzer, 16, Junior, Syosset High School, Syosset, New York,
T: Veronica Ade
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EBED016I A Device for the Tracking of At-Home Medical Equipment during
Natural Disasters
David Li, 16, Junior, Commack High School, Commack, New York,
T: Richard Kurtz
EGPH012I Fueling the World One Layer at a Time: Improving the Efficiency of the
Gratzel Cell with Nanotechnology
Aidan Rhys Dwyer, 17, Junior, Northport High School, Northport, New York,
T: Bryan Horan
ENEV020I Synthesis of a Novel Metal Organic Framework with a PCU Topology for
CO2 Separation in CCS
Steve Daikai Zheng, 18, Senior, Jericho Senior High School, Jericho,
New York, T: Serena McCalla
MATH011I The Base Dependent Behavior of Kaprekar's Routine: A Theoretical and
Computational Study Revealing New Regularities
# Daniel M. Hanover, 18, Senior, John L Miller Great Neck North High School,
Great Neck, New York, T: Alan Schorn
MCRO021I Designing a Genetic CRISPR-cas Detection Probe for Adherent Invasive
Escherichia coli Utilizing Comparative Genomics
Brian Joseph Righter, 17, Senior, Smithtown High School East, Saint James,
New York, T: Maria Zeitlin
PHYS019I Hybrid Graphene-Ferroelectric Devices Utilizing BaTiO3SrTiO3
Superlattices

Finalist Directory
Niyati Ketan Desai, 17, Senior, Ward Melville High School, East Setauket,
New York, T: George Baldo
PLNT020T Investigating the Phytotoxicity of ZnO Nanoparticles and the Mechanism
of Transport in the Prothallial Cells of Ceratopteris richardii
Meghan Dong Duo Bialt-DeCelie, 17, Senior; Benjamin David Golbin, 16,
Junior; Levy Aaron Sominsky, 17, Junior, George W. Hewlett High School,
Hewlett, New York, T: Terrence Bissoondial
SOFT020I A Hand-centric Gestural Interface for 3D Navigation and Interaction
in Visualization
Justin Barish, 17, Senior, Kings Park High School, Kings Park, New York,
T: Mary Ellen Fay
New York City, USNY03, New York City Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM061I Diversity of Free-living Soil Nematodes in an Urban-Metropolitan Region
Kevin Lin, 17, Senior, Staten Island Technical High School, Staten Island,
New York, T: John Davis
ANIM065I Computational Analysis of Neuronal Chromatin Structure and Nuclear
PARP-1 and PAR Expression Provides Novel Marker for Detecting Learning
Associated Changes in Mice
Anmolpreet Singh Kandola, 17, Senior, Stuyvesant High School, New York,
New York, T: Jason Econome
BCHM036I Naturalistic Painkillers: Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of
Novel Fatty Acid Binding Protein Inhibitors
Glenn Yu, 17, Senior, Hunter College High School, New York, New York,
T: Gilana Reiss
BCHM038I A Novel Peptide Alters the Alzheimers b-amyloid Equilibrium to Protect
Against A Oligomer Neurotoxicity
# Yinge Zhao, 17, Freshman, The Dalton School, New York, New York,
T: Lisa Brizzolara
BEHA045I Effects of Credit Union Loans vs. Bank Loans on Employment and
Firm Creation
Syeda Nusrath Wahid, 17, Senior, Bronx High School of Science, Bronx,
New York, T: Timothy Huth
BMED108I Novel Treatment Strategy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia:
Malignant B1 Cell Depletion via Siglec-10 Stimulation
# Jaison Jain, 16, Junior, Hunter College High School, New York, New York,
T: Gilana Reiss

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 BMED112T Characterization of A Novel Groundbreaking Radioresistance Pathway
in the Endometrial Cancer Stem Cell Niche: The Interplay of WNT,
Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1a (HIF-1a)
Nelly Lin, 18, Senior; Ker-Cheng Chen, 18, Senior, Bronx High School of
Science, Bronx, New York, T: Vladimir Shapovalov
CBIO060I A Novel Computational Method for Subdividing Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Patients into Uniquely Treatable Clusters
## Axel Stephan Feldmann, 18, Senior, Hunter College High School, New York,
New York, T: Gilana Reiss
CELL049I Examining the Role of IL-2 Receptor Mediated Signaling in
Alopecia areata
Yi Hua Chen, 16, Junior, Bronx High School of Science, Bronx, New York,
T: Robert Muratore
ENEV066I Degradation of TPH- Diesel in Soil through Mycoremediation
Lucy Lin, 17, Senior, Midwood High School, Brooklyn, New York,
T: Glenn Elert
ENEV080T BioDissolve: The Natural Breakdown of Polystyrene Waste through the
Application of Pseudomonas putida to Produce Usable Byproducts
James Savoldelli, 17, Junior; Hugh Savoldelli, 17, Junior; Drew Tomback, 17,
Junior, Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School, New York City, New York,
T: Cheng San Tan
MATH034I Categorizing Point Sets with No Empty Pentagons
Finalist Directory

George Drimba, 17, Senior, Stuyvesant High School, New York, New York,
T: Jason Econome
MATH036I Solution to the Realization Problem for Two Element Delta Sets
# Stefan Luka Colton, 18, Senior, Hunter College High School, New York,
New York, T: Gilana Reiss
PHYS047I Pion Condensates in an External Magnetic Field
Julia Samantha Sakowitz, 16, Senior, The Brearley School, New York,
New York, T: Laurie Seminara
ROBO021I A Novel Controller for Soft Robots: An Experimental Usage of Linear
Temporal Logic Mission Planning (LTLMoP) with an Optimized
Elastomeric Actuator
Simone Braunstein, 17, Junior, The Dalton School, New York, New York,
T: Lisa Brizzolara
Poughkeepsie, USNY01, Dutchess County Regional Science Fair
MATS030I Synthetic Cryolite Nanoparticles: A Potential Rare Earth Doped Host
Material Capable of Matching the Refractive Index of Numerous
Vascularized-Tumor Fluids
Nikhil Dhawan, 17, Senior, Spackenkill High School, Poughkeepsie, New York,
T: Amy Matts
Queens, USNY50, New York State Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM032I Toward a Novel Treatment for Corneal Scarring: Establishing the Roles of
TRPV1 and TGF-B1 in the Fibroblast-to-Myofiblast Differentiation
# Abrar Ali Nadroo, 17, Senior, Syosset High School, Syosset, New York,
T: Veronica Ade
BEHA050I A Novel Calculation of Localized US Congressional Shortest Split Line
Districts and Its Implications
Jack Tyler Robbins, 17, Senior, Syosset High School, Syosset, New York,
T: Veronica Ade
BMED143I Comparative Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluid and Peripheral Blood in
Patients with Schizophrenia and Healthy Controls: mAChR and NMDAR
Autoantibody Presence and VH Subfamily Usage
E. Madeline Rose Fagen, 17, Junior, Paul D. Schreiber Senior High School,
Port Washington, New York, T: John Michael Schineller
CBIO039I A Novel Algorithm to Determine the Functionality of Brain Stem Glioma
Associated Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms
Ishan Datt, 17, Junior, Syosset High School, Syosset, New York,
T: Mary Hendrickson

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CBIO040T Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes in
Pancreatic Regulatory T Cell Survival
Jake Spencer Carrion, 16, Junior; Michael Benett Carrion, 16, Junior,
Jericho Senior High School, Jericho, New York, T: Serena McCalla
EGCH039T Natural, Cost-Effective Anodes for Optimized Sediment Microbial Fuel
Cells: Engineering a Novel Approach to Harvesting Energy and Cleaning
Up Oil-Polluted Regions
Kimberly Alexis Te #, 17, Junior; Christine Yoo, 16, Junior, Manhasset
High School, Manhasset, New York, T: Peter Guastella
MATS042I Advancing Energy Storage Materials through the Development of
Quasi-Aligned Graphene Fibers with Enhanced Thermal and
Electrical Conductivities
Liana J. He, 17, Senior, Half Hollow Hills High School West, Dix Hills,
New York, T: Michael Lake
MATS043I The Development of a Microfluidic Device to Assess the Thermotaxis
of Bacteria
Ariel Slepyan, 17, Junior, George W. Hewlett High School, Hewlett, New York,
T: Terrence Bissoondial
MCRO045I Mis-Disordered Tau Protein Interactions with Curcuma longa Utilizing a
C. elegans Model
Maliya Brianna Rodriguez, 15, Sophomore, Elmont Memorial Junior Senior
High School, Elmont, New York, T: Michelle Flannory

Finalist Directory
SOFT039T Generation via Embedding of Quasi-Optimal Networks for Application in
High Performance Computing
Sahil Abbi, 16, Junior; Arjun Kapoor, 17, Senior, Herricks High School,
New Hyde Park, New York; The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, New York,
T: Renee Barcia, Mary Alexis Blondrage
Syracuse, USNY06, Central New York Science and Engineering Fair
CELL030I The Impact of Myosin 1e Knockout on Podocyte Structure
Lwam Tberh Asfaw, 15, Sophomore, Manlius Pebble Hill School, DeWitt,
New York, T: Mira Krendel
EBED032I HaptoTech: Creating Wearable Proximity Warning Devices for the Visually
Impaired
Alexander Frederick Wulff, 15, Sophomore, Skaneateles High School,
Skaneateles, New York, T: Rick Garrett
Syracuse, USNY10, Dr. Nelson Ying Tri Region Science and Engineering Fair
CELL038I A Novel Mouse Model to Mimic the Evolution of Cancer
Ramzi David Talhouk, 17, Junior, City Honors School at Fosdick Masten Park,
Buffalo, New York, T: Todd Richards
ENMC052I Airplane Wing Gust Suppression by Active Flow Control
## Scott Alexander Bollt, 17, Junior, Potsdam High School, Potsdam, New York,
T: April Yvonne Rossiter
SOFT047I Optimization of Multileaf Collimator Geometric Parameters to Improve
VMAT Plans in Radiation Therapy
# Hakeem Mohamed Salem, 16, Junior, City Honors School at Fosdick Masten
Park, Buffalo, New York, T: Todd Richards
Troy, USNY07, Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair, Inc.
BMED081I Stop the Bleeding! Discovery of a Novel Hemostatic Agent
# Deena S. Mousa, 16, Junior, Emma Willard School, Troy, New York,
T: Linda Maier
PHYS040I Three Dimensional Object Tracking Using a Rapid Scanning Double
Droplet System Microscope
## John L. Dean, 17, Freshman, Scotia Glenville High School, Scotia, New York,
T: Chris Judd
ROBO015I Robotic Autonomous Experimental Design
Rishab Jaggi, 17, Junior, Shaker High School, Latham, New York,
T: Nathaniel Covert
Utica, USNY08, Utica College Regional Science Fair
CELL055I Optimizing the Culture Conditions for Differentiation of Human-induced
Pluripotent Stem Cells into Cardiac Cells
# Suveer Desai, 18, Senior, New Hartford Senior High School, New Hartford,
New York, T: Michael Xavier Doss Jesudoss
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 Westchester, USNY05, Regeneron-Westchester Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM021I Investigating the Protective Effects of Interleukin 22 on Intestinal
Epithelium: Potential Graft-versus-Host Disease Treatment
Juliet Adela Ivanov, 17, Senior, Ossining High School, Ossining, New York,
T: Angelo Piccirillo
BEHA018T Examining the Development of Multisensory Integration in Speech
Processing through the McGurk Illusion
Brinda Ramesh, 17, Senior; Nicole Ruiz, 18, Senior, Ossining High School,
Ossining, New York, T: Valerie Holmes
BMED067I Tumor Cell Streaming towards Blood Vessels in the Metastatic Cascade Is
Mediated by Endothelial Cell-Secreted Hepatocyte Growth Factor
Alice Xue, 16, Junior, Pelham Memorial High School, Pelham, New York,
T: Steven Beltecas
BMED099I Neuropeptide-Y Receptor Y2 Antagonism Attenuates Inflammatory Bowel
Disease-like Pathology
Stephanie Marie Becker, 17, Senior, Ossining High School, Ossining,
New York, T: Valerie Holmes
CELL025I Protein Gene Therapy: Correcting Juvenile Hemochromatosis Using
Targeted Delivery of the BMP Co-receptor HJV
# Elizabeth Boyle Sobolik, 17, Senior, Sleepy Hollow High School,
Sleepy Hollow, New York, T: Janet Longo-Abinanti
CELL026I Understanding the Effects of siRNA Knockdown of ErbB Receptors on
Finalist Directory

GGF2 Signaling Potency

Evan Lloyd Caracta Cain, 17, Senior, Dobbs Ferry High School, Dobbs Ferry,
New York, T: Thomas Callahan
ENEV041I Recycling Hair: Investigating Flocculation as an Alternate Method of
Assembling Hair Fibers for Oil Recovery
Dominique Marie Marchini, 17, Junior, Sleepy Hollow High School,
Sleepy Hollow, New York, T: Michele Zielinski
ENMC024I Solving the Energy Crisis One Step at a Time
Swarnav Pujari, 18, Senior, Yorktown High School, Yorktown Heights,
New York, T: Michael Blueglass
MATS031T Application of Flame Retardant Treated Halloysite Nanotubes in Foam
and Plastic Polymers
Jeffrey Joy Hurd Jr., 17, Senior; Christin Abraham, 18, Senior, Pelham
Memorial High School, Pelham, New York, T: Efstathios Beltecas
MCRO023T The Effect of Copper on Apicomplexan Parasites
Gowri Viswanathan, 17, Junior; Amba Viswanathan, 17, Junior, Yorktown
High School, Yorktown Heights, New York, T: Michael Blueglass
MCRO024I Activation of Pro-Inflammatory Genes Suggests Pathogen-Associated
Molecular Pattern (PAMP) Component in Giardia lamblia Recognized by
the Murine Innate Immune System
Samuel Jeremy Lewis, 17, Senior, Edgemont Junior/Senior High School,
Scarsdale, New York, T: Maria DeCandia
PHYS029I Characterization of Light-Matter Interactions in Graphene/MoS2
Photodetectors
Michael Thomas Earle, 17, Junior, Ossining High School, Ossining, New York,
T: Angelo Piccirillo
ROBO014I Automatic Seizure Prediction and Monitoring Algorithms and Evaluation
for a Single, Strategically-placed, Bipolar Electroencephalogram
Andrew Ethridge Amini, 16, Junior, Yorktown High School, Yorktown Heights,
New York, T: Michael Blueglass

NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte, USNC01, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Regional Science Fair
BMED041I A Novel Synergistic Approach for Enhancing Immunotherapy in the
Treatment of Melanoma
# Emily Lorin Ashkin, 17, Senior, Providence Day School, Charlotte,
North Carolina, T: Amy Jordan

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CBIO003T Introducing Hierarchical Aspect to Protein Residue Principle Component
Analysis for Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Recombinant Vaccine to
Detect Vital Alpha Carbon Motions
Aniket Sachin Palkar, 18, Senior; Prithvi Potharaju # #, 17, Senior,
Marvin Ridge High School, Waxhaw, North Carolina; Ardrey Kell High School,
Charlotte, North Carolina, T: Robin Filter
Durham, USNC02, North Carolina Central Region III Science Fair
BMED085I High Content Analysis and Targeting Cancer-Specific Pathway in
Three Dimensional Breast Cancer Tumor Spheroids
Arjun Jay Arora, 17, Junior, William G. Enloe High School, Raleigh,
North Carolina, T: Mark Dewhirst
Durham, USNC03, North Carolina Science Fair Region 3B
MATS004I Enhancing Photoexcitation Energy Transfer in a Novel Graphene-Colloidal
Quantum Dot Interface
Alexander Li, 18, Senior, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics,
Durham, North Carolina, T: Jonathan Bennett
Raleigh, USNC50, North Carolina State Science Fair
ANIM052T Electroantennogram Assays to Determine Megacopta cribraria Response
to [E]-2-hexenal, Tridecane, and [E]-2-decenal
Abigail Anne Williams #, 17, Freshman; Carly Onnink #, 17, Junior,
Brevard Senior High School, Brevard, North Carolina, T: Jennifer Williams
ANIM060T The Search for Pityophthorus juglandis and Associated Geosmithia

Finalist Directory
morbida in Transylvania County, NC
Sarah Branagan, 14, Freshman; Crista Cali, 14, Freshman, Brevard Senior High
School, Brevard, North Carolina, T: Jennifer Williams
CBIO037I Novel Application of Microwave Power Transfer for the Recharging of
Batteries in Biomedical Devices
Daniel Lewis Magley, 17, Senior, North Carolina School of Science and
Mathematics, Durham, North Carolina, T: Jonathan Bennett
CELL054I The Mechanistic Basis for Recombinase Upregulation in CD4+CD8+
Thymocytes
Aaron Carl Kenneth Lucander, 18, Senior, North Carolina School of Science
and Mathematics, Durham, North Carolina, T: Myra Halpin
CHEM070I Isomer Chemistry: Design Ligands to Adjust Thermodynamics and Kinetics
for Rare-Earth Metal Extraction and Rhodium Catalyzed Hydroformylation
Caroline Liu, 17, Senior, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics,
Durham, North Carolina, T: Mrya Halpin
EAEV078I Low-cost Heteronanostructure Semiconductor Uses Visible Light Energy
to Efficiently Degrade Toxins Threatening Aquatic Life
Joshua Zhou, 16, Sophomore, East Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, T: Wu Dong
EGCH036T Optimization and Understanding of Exciton Diffusion in Organic Solar
Cells via Novel Monte Carlo Modeling
Taesoo Daniel Lee, 16, Junior; Alexander Nanor, 16, Junior, North Carolina
School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, North Carolina; Myers Park
High School, Charlotte, North Carolina, T: Myra Halpin
EGCH042I Synthesis of Thinner Electrodeposited Polymer Solar Cell Interfaces in
Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs)
Adithya Veeraraghavan Iyengar, 18, Senior, North Carolina School of Science
and Mathematics, Durham, North Carolina, T: Myra Halpin
EGPH043I Reducing Power Consumption Using an Arduino Based Relay Light-Switch
through a Dual Laser Tripwire System
Rohan Deshpande, 15, Freshman, East Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, T: Anagha Kalvade
ENEV064T A Green and Novel Technology to Recover Copper and Wood from
Treated Wood Waste, Part II
Sharon J. Chen, 16, Junior; Rohan Patel, 16, Sophomore, North Carolina
School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, North Carolina; Mallard Creek
High School, Charlotte, North Carolina, T: Myra Halpin, Lehong Jin

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 PHYS050I Creating a Hybrid Agent/Grid Model of Contact-Induced Force
Uday Uppal, 17, Senior, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics,
Durham, North Carolina, T: Robert Gotwals
PLNT062I Understanding Parasitism: Plant Transcription Factor Is Regulated in a
Strain-Dependent Manner by Root-Knot Nematode
Holly Ren, 17, Junior, William G. Enloe High School, Raleigh, North Carolina,
T: David Bird

NORTH DAKOTA
Bismarck, USND01, Southwest Central North Dakota Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BMED079I Laparoscopic Post-Operative Pain: A Basic Scientific Approach
Investigating the Removal of Carbon Dioxide Gas from the
Abdominal Cavity
Riley A.S. McLean, 16, Sophomore, Saint Mary's Central High School,
Bismarck, North Dakota, T: Julie Hein
PHYS031I An Exploration of Antimatter by Observation of Alpha and Beta Decay
within Three Distinct Cloud Chamber Apparatuses
Christopher Ray Dean, 16, Sophomore, Dickinson High School, Dickinson,
North Dakota, T: CaraLee Kathryn Heiser
Fargo, USND03, Southeast North Dakota Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM058I The Comparative Assessment of Various Feeds on Capra hircus
Martin Charles Krump, 17, Junior, Hankinson Public School, Hankinson,
Finalist Directory

North Dakota, T: Patricia M. Kratcha

Grand Forks, USND05, Northeast North Dakota Regional Science and Engineering Fair
EGCH037I Sweet Success: Fueling our Future with Fermentation
Wesley Randall Kemp, 15, Freshman, Valley-Edinburg Public School,
Edinburg, North Dakota, T: Chad D. Kemp
Grand Forks, USND50, North Dakota State Science and Engineering Fair
EAEV061I An Assessment of Drainage Systems in Richland County Corn Fields
Lakin Kathleen Mauch, 16, Sophomore, Hankinson Public School, Hankinson,
North Dakota, T: Patricia Kratcha
EGPH036I Solar Engine Applications III
## Sean Michael Loken, 17, Junior, Wishek Public School, Wishek, North Dakota,
T: Joshua Wiest
PLNT045I A Comparative Study on Natural Pesticides for Potatoes
# Mya Jo Steinwehr, 15, Sophomore, Hankinson Public School, Hankinson,
North Dakota, T: Patricia Kratcha
Jamestown, USND04, Southeast Central North Dakota Science and Engineering Fair
EAEV051I Grazing for Rain
Desa Lynn Sand, 14, Freshman, Ellendale High School, Ellendale, North
Dakota, T: Peter Sykora
PLNT054I The Application of Herbicides and Nitrogen on Glycine Max
Cole Trevor Ketterling, 16, Freshman, Wishek Public School, Wishek,
North Dakota, T: Josh Wiest
Velva, USND02, North Central North Dakota Science and Engineering Fair
MCRO044I Cyanobacteria: Not Just Green in Color!
Bryce Rinde Florence, 17, Junior, Velva Public School, Velva, North Dakota,
T: Vicki Olson
Williston, USND06, Northwest North Dakota Regional Science Fair
ANIM053I Oink-ity Oink
Cheyenne Liedle, 18, Senior, Tioga High School, Tioga, North Dakota,
T: Debra Moe
ENMC044I The Train Illuminator: A Self-powered Visibility Enhancement System
for Safer Railroad Crossings
Keenan Jeffrey Black, 18, Senior, Black Homeschool Academy, Williston,
North Dakota, T: Charles D. Black

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OHIO
Archbold, USOH06, Northwest Ohio Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA012I Analyzing Female Gender Roles in Marvel Comics from the
Silver Age (1960) to the Present (2014)
Katherine Janeway Murphy, 17, Junior, Hicksville Exempted Village High
School, Hicksville, Ohio, T: Paul Payne
EBED007I Using Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting in Near Field EEPROMs to
Assist the Blind in Urban Environments
## Travis B Lysaght, 17, Junior, Hicksville Exempted Village High School,
Hicksville, Ohio, T: Paul Payne
Athens, USOH01, Southeastern Ohio Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ENMC038I The Feasibility of Using an Electric Arc Flash as a Propellant
Nathanael Joshua Freeman, 17, Junior, Zane Trace HIgh School, Chillicothe,
Ohio, T: Jason Z Clark
Cleveland, USOH02, Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA032I General Indecisiveness versus Specific Indecision and Their Relationship
to Self-Esteem
Grace Catherine Mascha, 18, Senior, Beaumont School, Cleveland Heights,
Ohio, T: Samiha Iskander
BMED069I The Effect of Polyphenols in Spices on the Aggregation of the
Amyloid-Beta Peptide 1-40, an in vitro Study
Swathi Srinivasan, 15, Sophomore, Beachwood High School, Beachwood,

Finalist Directory
Ohio, T: Stephen Haynesworth
CELL047I The Effect of Small Molecule Activators of PP2A (SMAPs) on N-Myc
Driven Neuroblastomas
Hiral Patel, 17, Senior, Mentor High School, Mentor, Ohio, T: Lori Cohen
EBED048I SmartNotes: An Intelligent System that Enhances Efficient Social
Communication in Learning Environments
Zeynep Ozgur, 16, Sophomore, Hudson High School, Hudson, Ohio,
T: Sheila Baldessari
EGPH052I Self-Powered Wireless Sensor Network for Smart Buildings
Robert Matthew Gray, 18, Senior, Hawken School, Gates Mills, Ohio,
T: Robert Shurtz
Columbus, USOH11, Buckeye Science and Engineering Fair
CBIO059I Improved Cancer Detection and Diagnosis through a Novel Combination
of Cell Segmentation and Artificial Intelligence Techniques
Sreeram Venkatarao, 15, Sophomore, William Mason High School, Mason,
Ohio, T: Karen Young
CHEM066I The Viability of Switchable Hydrophilicity Solvents for Lipid Extraction in
Algal Biofuel Production
Pallavi Lanka, 17, Junior, Sylvania Southview High School, Sylvania, Ohio,
T: Blythe Tipping
EGPH048I Sulfurization of Thin-Film Copper Antimony Sulfide for Low Cost and
Environmental Friendly Solar Cells
Richard B. Jin, 17, Junior, Maumee Valley Country Day School, Toledo, Ohio,
T: Jami Barnes
EGPH053I Fabrication of Photovoltaic Dress to Power Electronic Devices
Allison Fern Clausius, 18, Senior, Sylvania Southview High School, Sylvania,
Ohio, T: Blythe Tipping
Dayton, USOH04, Montgomery County Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM040I Alzheimers and Drosophila: Effect of Age on Efficacy of
Treatment in a Model System
## Elise Nicole Paietta, 17, Junior, Carroll High School, Dayton, Ohio,
T: Laurie Fuhr
ENEV043I Sustainable Water Cleaning System for Point-of-Use Household
Application in Developing Countries to Remove Contaminants from
Drinking Water
## Bluy DeMessie, 18, Senior, William Mason High School, Mason, Ohio,
T: George Sorial

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 ROBO009I Traffic Camera Distracted Driver Detection (TCD^3): Contextually
Aware Heuristic Blob Analysis of Traffic Camera Footage to Identify
Anomalous Driving
Vidur Tenali Prasad, 16, Junior, Dayton Regional STEM School, Kettering,
Ohio, T: Kate Cook Whitt
Marion, USOH07, Marion Area Science and Engineering Fair
BMED087T Prophylactic Biochanin A Induces GOT Expression and Protects Against
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Madeline Rachel Fuller, 17, Senior; Anjali Dubbaka, 18, Senior, Village
Academy, Powell, Ohio; Olentangy Liberty High School, Powell, Ohio,
T: Jenny Harris, Ron Waterwash
CELL039I Cloning and Sequencing of the Lacc2 Laccase Gene from the Ligninolytic
Basidiomycete Pleurotus ostreatus
# Srinath Vijay Seshadri, 15, Sophomore, Village Academy, Powell, Ohio,
T: Sudhasri Mohanty
Shaker Heights, USOH05, Hathaway Brown Upper School Fair
BMED014I Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Innovations in Infection and
Inflammation Therapy
Morgan Sutton, 18, Senior, Hathaway Brown School, Shaker Heights, Ohio,
T: Tracey Bonfield
BMED121I The Role of Deptor in Breast Cancer Metastasis
Christine Therese Espinosa, 17, Senior, Hathaway Brown School,
Finalist Directory

Shaker Heights, Ohio, T: Patricia Hunt

CBIO008I A Nanomedicine Approach for Targeted Thrombolysis
Kavya Ravichandran, 16, Junior, Hathaway Brown School, Shaker Heights,
Ohio, T: Crystal M. Miller
Upper Arlington, USOH09, Central Ohio Regional Science and Engineering Fair
MATS040T Investigation of a Novel, Endothermic, Inorganic Fiber to Improve the
High Temperature Performance of Fire-Resistant Protective Apparel
Savannah A. Cofer, 17, Junior; Varun V. Vallabhaeni, 16, Junior, Columbus
Academy, Gahanna, Ohio, T: Thomas Devore, Thomas Devore
Wilberforce, USOH03, Miami Valley Science and Engineering Fair
CBIO041T Design and Evaluation of a Multisensor Bioelectrical System for Diagnosis
of Atrial Fibrillation
Karthik Balaji Chakravarthy # # #, 18, Senior; Rohit Vallabh Chakravarthy #,
16, Sophomore, Beavercreek High School, Beavercreek, Ohio, T: Dave Yoder

OKLAHOMA
Ada, USOK07, East Central Oklahoma Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BMED011I The Effect of Interpupillary Distance on Peripheral Vision
Chloe Dawn Reich, 15, Freshman, Sasakwa High School, Sasakwa, Oklahoma,
T: Clarence Bradford Story
Ada, USOK50, Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair
BMED113I Preferential Cytotoxicity of Groundwater Levels of Arsenic on Tissue-
Specific Cancer Cells
Hannah Mackenzie Easley, 18, Senior, Cascia Hall Preparatory School,
Tulsa, Oklahoma, T: Sally Fenska
BMED114I Evaluating the Viability of Multiple Carcinogenic Cell Lines to Novel
Chemotherapeutic TU100 with the Effects of Ascorbate on ROS
Generation, a Second Year Study
Chase Alexander Antonacci, 19, Senior, Cascia Hall Preparatory School,
Tulsa, Oklahoma, T: Sally Ann Fenska
ENMC065I Finding the Safest Shape
Greta Melinda Olsen, 15, Freshman, Bartlesville Mid-High School, Bartlesville,
Oklahoma, T: Cheryl Fentress
Alva, USOK01, Northwestern Oklahoma State University Regional Science Fair
PHYS018T Physics of Archery
Kason Keith Gamble, 15, Freshman; Colton Shane McCracken, 16, Freshman,
Vici Public Schools, Vici, Oklahoma, T: Trisha Salisbury

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Bartlesville, USOK02, Bartlesville District Science Fair
MCRO020I Dubious Desks: A Comprehensive Study to Identify and Resolve
Microorganism Contamination on Office Desk Surfaces
Allison Ann Biddinger, 15, Freshman, Bartlesville Mid-High School,
Bartlesville, Oklahoma, T: Cheryl Lynn Fentress
PLNT041I Quit Bugging Me: The Effects of Capsaicin on Acheta domesticus and
Zophobas morio
James Bryan Martinez, 14, Freshman, Bartlesville Mid-High School,
Bartlesville, Oklahoma, T: Cheryl Fentress
Edmond, USOK03, Central Oklahoma Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM038I Nematode Nightmares: RF Radiation Effects on the C. elegans Neuron
Lauren Nicole York, 17, Junior, Southmoore High School, Moore, Oklahoma,
T: Darla Kay Wyatt
Miami, USOK04, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Science and Engineering Fair
ENEV019I The Heavy Metal Movement Phase II: A Field and Laboratory Study of
Panicum virgatum L. and Its Ability to Phytoremediate Soil from the
Tar Creek Superfund Site
## McKalee Steen, 17, Junior, Grove High School, Grove, Oklahoma,
T: Keli Dawn Steen
Muskogee, USOK05, Muskogee Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ENMC048I Improving Multirotor Efficiency and Flight Times
Waylon Reid Williams, 17, Junior, Muldrow High School, Muldrow, Oklahoma,

Finalist Directory
T: Altha Bell Hall
Wilburton, USOK09, Eastern Oklahoma Regional Science and Engineering Fair
MCRO052I Evaluating the Antimicrobial Efficacies of Algal Extracts on
Antibiotic Sensitivity, Planktonic Cell Growth, and Biofilm Formation
in Selected Bacteria
# Beau Taylor Bingham, 15, Sophomore, Cascia Hall Preparatory School,
Tulsa, Oklahoma, T: Sally Ann Fenska

OREGON
Bend, USOR08, Central Oregon Community College Regional Science Expo
ANIM012I Pisaster Disaster: Population Infection Dynamics of Sea-Star Wasting
Disease in Pisaster ochraceus
Cole Alan Fuller, 16, Sophomore, Bend Senior High School, Bend, Oregon,
T: David Bermudaz
Eugene, USOR07, Central Western Oregon Science Expo
BMED018I Cardiac Strain and Left Ventricular Mass Quantification for Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy Using 4D Echocardiography
# Hannah Tam, 17, Freshman, Winston Churchill High School, Eugene, Oregon,
T: Meihua Zhu
ENEV021I The Feasibility of Removing Holden Creek Tidegates to Reduce Municipal
Flooding in Tillamook, Oregon
Kestrel Grace Bailey, 18, Senior, Tillamook High School, Tillamook, Oregon,
T: Clair Thomas
Gresham, USOR01, Gresham-Barlow Science Expo
BCHM018I Treating Alzheimer's Disease: New Proposal for Grayanotoxin Ligand
Binding to the Carbonic Anhydrase I Receptor
Nandini Tondamantham Naidu, 14, Freshman, Valley Catholic High School,
Beaverton, Oregon, T: Amy Lacks
BEHA017I Comparing the Personality Traits of Dog Owners and Parents
Austin L. Gardner, 17, Junior, Gresham High School, Gresham, Oregon,
T: Kathy Childress
CHEM011I A Novel 3D Polymeric Nanoparticle Network for Detecting and
Remediating Trace Level Toxic Free Radicals (Propagators and
Precursors of Chronic and Degenerative Diseases)
Arnob Das, 15, Freshman, Jesuit High School, Portland, Oregon,
T: Katherine Foulke
Hillsboro, USOR04, Beaverton-Hillsboro Science Expo
BEHA013I A Novel Animal Model to Replicate Alcohol-Seeking Behavior in Humans
Ajitha Mallidi, 16, Sophomore, Westview High School, Portland, Oregon,
T: Debbie Cooper
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 BMED065I It's a Matter of Life and Breath: A Novel Computer Diagnosis Tool for Early
Detection of Lung Cancer SPNs towards Big Data Analysis
Aditya Jain, 15, Freshman, Westview High School, Portland, Oregon,
T: Debbie Cooper
ENMC012I An Innovative Method for Protecting Optical and Sensory Devices on
NASAs Curiosity Martian Rover and Other Terrestrial Rovers by Using
Electrostatic Properties
Ashwin Nivas Datta, 16, Sophomore, Glencoe High School, Hillsboro, Oregon,
T: Susan Weidkamp
SOFT041I A Novel Human Machine Interface: Hardware Implementation of the
Kalman Filter with Faddeev's Algorithm for Advanced Co-Processing
Alan De-Hao Cheng, 17, Senior, Southridge High School, Beaverton, Oregon,
T: David Holz
Portland, USOR02, Portland Public Schools Science Expo
CELL024I Piperine: A Novel Treatment for Melanoma
Yiling Ashley Liu, 16, Junior, Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon,
T: Amala Soumyanath
EAEV044I Weather or Not, Sometimes It's Hot: Secondary Data Analysis of
Northwest Streams
Adam C. Nayak, 15, Freshman, Cleveland High School, Portland, Oregon,
T: Ronda Marie Royal
ROBO002I Development of a General Data Mining Methodology based on a
Finalist Directory

Novel Weighted Hierarchical Adaptive Voting Ensemble Method and

Its Applications
# Clemen Zineng Deng, 17, Junior, Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon,
T: Yuchen Huang
Portland, USOR05, Aardvark Science Exposition
BEHA009T Capacity Limits of Working Memory: The Impact of Multitasking on
Cognitive Control in Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants
Alexandra Ulmer #, 18, Senior; Sarayu Caulfield #, 17, Senior, Oregon
Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon, T: Peter Langley, Peter Langley
EBED053I Parallel Implementation of the Convolution Operation in Quotient
Polynomial Rings for the NTRU Cryptosystem
Vikul Gupta, 16, Junior, Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon,
T: Peter Langley
ENEV047I The Development of an Oleophilic and Hydrophobic Polystyrene Synthetic
Polymer Coated Cotton for High Efficiency Marine Oil Spill Absorption
# Sahil Veeramoney, 15, Sophomore, Oregon Episcopal School, Portland,
Oregon, T: Bevin Daglen
MATS006I Fabrication, Characterization, and Modeling of an RRAM-Based Synapse
for Neuromorphic Applications
Vineet Edupuganti, 15, Sophomore, Oregon Episcopal School, Portland,
Oregon, T: Bevin Daglen
Portland, USOR50, Intel Northwest Science Expo
BEHA059I Concussion Symptoms in Relation to Brain Maturity
Krista Wurscher, 16, Junior, West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon,
T: Jonathan Davies
BMED115I Respiratory Illness Diagnosis through Time and Spectral Based Sound
Analysis
Joan Marie Hady, 16, Sophomore, Oregon Episcopal School, Portland,
Oregon, T: Bevin Daglen
CHEM075I Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Using a Novel Electrochemical Method with
Antimony and Lithium Doped Tin Dioxide Nanoparticles
# Nikhil Murthy, 15, Sophomore, Catlin Gabel School, Portland, Oregon,
T: Veronica Ledoux
EGPH045I Novel Automated Designs and Rapid Multivariate Optimization of
Next-Generation Multijunction Quantum Dot Solar Cells Using
Monte Carlo Modeling
### Valerie S. Ding, 18, Senior, Catlin Gabel School, Portland, Oregon,
T: Veronica Ledoux

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PHYS057T Assessing the Photometry of GSC 03144-00595: A Radially Pulsating,
Delta Scuti, Triple Mode Variable Star
Grant Hubbard Kresge, 17, Junior; Evan Lavery, 17, Junior, Wilsonville High
School, Wilsonville, Oregon; Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon,
T: Bevin Daglen
PLNT064I A Novel Quantification of the Complex Geometries of Low Light Surviving
Plants Using Fractal Analysis to Investigate a Basis of a New and Unique
Allometric Measure of Plants
Chaitanya Dasharathi Karamchedu, 15, Sophomore, Jesuit High School,
Portland, Oregon
West Linn, USOR06, CREST-Jane Goodall Science Symposium
BEHA030I Development of GAD2 Expressing Cells in the Zebra Finch HVC during
Critical Periods of Song Learning
Daniel Danhang Tang, 18, Senior, West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon,
T: Nancy Monson
BEHA046I The Economics of Decision-Making: Measuring and Modeling
the Effects of Social Pressure on Incentive Selection
Henry Li, 18, Senior, West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon,
T: Monica Emerick
MCRO025I Identification of a Crucial Legionnaires Disease Virulence Factor:
The Transmembrane Permease Lpg0730 Is Integral to the Ability of
Legionella pneumophila to Infect Protozoan Host Cells

Finalist Directory
# Nicholas P. Miller, 18, Freshman, West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon,
T: Amy Schaeur

PENNSYLVANIA
Harrisburg, USPA01, Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA036I Growing Pains: Long-Term Effects of Physical Activity and Sleep Patterns
on Adolescent Health
# Grace W. Hwang, 17, Senior, Hershey High School, Hershey, Pennsylvania,
T: Jason Ambler
MATH024I Predicting Cancer: A Mathematical Model for Breast Cancer Progression
Agustey Shikhar Mongia, 18, Senior, Hershey High School, Hershey,
Pennsylvania, T: Jason Ambler
MATS038I Concrete Solutions
Connor M. Lewis, 18, Senior, Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, T: Nick Keith
Lancaster, USPA02, North Museum Science and Engineering Fair
CHEM044I The Effect of L-Arginine and Cisplatin on hSOD1 for Treating Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis
Shohini Banerjee, 16, Sophomore, Warwick High School, Lititz, Pennsylvania,
T: Laurel Hess
EAEV071I Instantaneous and Cost-Effective Bacterial Counts
Using Copper Oxide Nanocomposites
Maya Rao, 18, Senior, Hempfield High School, Landisville, Pennsylvania,
T: Neal Kuhn
Philadelphia, USPA03, Delaware Valley Science Fairs
BEHA054I The Effect of Bilingualism on the Multitasking Ability of Adolescents
Sarah Emma Vicol, 16, Sophomore, High Technology High School, Lincroft,
New Jersey, T: Michael T. Roche
BMED130I Novel Method of Circulating Prostate Tumor Cell Separation Using
Adhesion Rolling in a Micropatterned, Microfluidic Device
Roy Ghosh, 15, Freshman, Parkland High School, Allentown, Pennsylvania,
T: Yaling Liu
BMED137I Development of a NGS Assay for Cancer Screening Using Methylated
DNA Biomarkers
Emily Yijing Cheng, 16, Sophomore, Methacton High School, Eagleville,
Pennsylvania, T: Robert Helm
BMED138I Development of a Novel Biomarker Algorithm for the Early Detection of
Liver Cancer
Jeremy Wang, 14, Freshman, Methacton High School, Eagleville,
Pennsylvania, T: Robert Helm
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 BMED144I Dont Be Led Ashtray: Toxicological Effects of Electronic Cigarettes on
Inflammation and Lung Cell Viability with Comparison by Brand, Flavor,
and Generation
# Ralph Lawton, 16, Junior, Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
University Scholars Program, West Chester, Pennsylvania, T: Bridgette Huff
EBED049I Soil Moisture Detection and Notification
Ashley Rose Resuta, 18, Senior, Central Bucks High School West, Doylestown,
Pennsylvania, T: Mark Hayden
EGPH050I Measuring and GeoMapping Ambient RF Energy for
Battery Free Applications
Vikram I. Pandian, 14, Freshman, Parkland High School, Allentown,
Pennsylvania, T: Christopher Gahman
ENEV077I Developing Effective Solar-Powered Agitators for Mosquito Control in
Stagnant Water
Ananya Joshi, 17, Senior, High Technology High School, Lincroft, New Jersey,
T: Michael Roche
MATH040I Signatures of Multiplicity Spaces in Tensor Products of sl2 and Uq(sl2)
Representations
## Shashwat Kishore, 18, Senior, Unionville High School, Kennett Square,
Pennsylvania, T: Sandra Litvin
MATS047I An Efficient Computational Model for Metal Nanowire Transparent
Conductors
Finalist Directory

# Milind Jagota, 17, Junior, Liberty High School, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania,

T: Melissa Waldron
MCRO060I Isolation of a Bacteriophage for Staphylococcus aureus from Rumen Fluid
Rachel Danielle Swope, 16, Sophomore, Central Bucks High School West,
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, T: Mark Hayden
MCRO061T The Effect of Phenols in Ginger, Garlic, and Cinnamon on Escherichia coli
and Bacillus cereus
Angela F. Zhao, 16, Sophomore; Himani S. Jani, 16, Sophomore,
Biotechnology High School, Freehold, New Jersey, T: Ann MacLean
PLNT063I The Effects of Varying Methods of Gibberellic Acid Exposure on
the Growth and Development of Wild-Type and PKL1-1 Mutant
Arabidopsis thaliana
Rachel Paige Weinstein, 16, Junior, Biotechnology High School, Freehold,
New Jersey, T: Julie Nowicki
Pittsburgh, USPA04, Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BMED076I Targeting Hippo-Related Cell Polarity in Breast Cancer
Anna Song Wan, 15, Sophomore, Taylor Allderdice High School, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, T: Janet Waldeck
ROBO011I Biologically-Inspired Flying Sensor Platform for Autonomous
Emergency Response
Mihir Garimella, 15, Sophomore, Fox Chapel Area High School, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, T: Gregory Schubert
SOFT051T Automated Illustration of Text to Improve Semantic Comprehension
Konrad Neal Urban, 16, Junior; Suvir Prakash Mirchandani #, 16, Sophomore,
Fox Chapel Area High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, T: Gregory Schubert
Reading, USPA05, Reading and Berks Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM043I Oysters on the Half Shell: The Effect of Intertidal Zonal Habitats on the
Health of Crassostrea virginica (Eastern Oyster)
Marlin Anthony Thomas, 15, Freshman, Governor Mifflin High School,
Shillington, Pennsylvania, T: Meredith Carrier
ENMC076I Recirculating Air Filtration Enclosure
## Andrew Gregory Przyjemski, 18, Freshman, Governor Mifflin High School,
Shillington, Pennsylvania, T: Jennifer Stinson
York, USPA06, York County Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA060I Mental Exercise Coupled with Brainwave Entrainment: Bigger Benefit?
# Alexander Andres Feistritzer, 17, Junior, Central York High School, York,
Pennsylvania, T: Dianna Guise
EGCH035I Investigation of Natural Dye Influence on Solar Cell
Alec Jason Gayrama, 17, Junior, Red Lion Area Senior High School,
Red Lion, Pennsylvania, T: Ben Smith
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ENMC060I The Development and Use a Control System Which Uses Hand Motions
Omkar Kane, 16, Sophomore, Central York High School, York, Pennsylvania,
T: Dianna Guise

RHODE ISLAND
Warwick, USRI50, Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair
BMED080I Allelopathy: The Future of Antibiotic Medicine
Sabrina DaSilva, 17, Junior, Mt. Hope High School, Bristol, Rhode Island,
T: Joseph Wendaline Koger
ENEV048I Can the Design of Natural Aquifers Be Used to Filter Run-off on the Roads
in Communities and Wetlands?
Morgan Elizabeth Kane, 15, Sophomore, Mt. Hope High School, Bristol,
Rhode Island, T: Joesph Wendaline Koger

SOUTH CAROLINA
Aiken, USSC01, Central Savannah River Area Science and Engineering Fair
MATH025I On the Minimal Reset Words of Synchronizing Automata
David Walter Stoner, 17, Senior, South Aiken High School, Aiken,
South Carolina, T: Jason Rodgers
Beaufort, USSC02, Sea Island Regional Science Fair
ENMC073T The Determination of Aerodynamic Degeneration of Aircraft Design
Characteristics Necessitated by the Amalgamation of Stealth Aircraft

Finalist Directory
Design Constraints
Decker Michael Paulmeier, 15, Freshman; Andrew Joseph Lee, 15, Freshman,
Bluffton High School, Bluffton, South Carolina, T: Susan Dee
ENMC077T Engineering a Soccer Headgear that Utilizes Non-Newtonian Fluid in Order
to Better Reduce G-forces
Adam Alan Schauss, 18, Senior; Lucas Patrick McMillan #, 18, Freshman,
Hilton Head Preparatory School, Hilton Head, South Carolina,
T: Tina Webb-Browning
MCRO063I The Effect of Fibroin Proteins in Spider Silk on Escherichia coli
Alexis Natalie Voulgaropoulos, 16, Sophomore, Hilton Head Preparatory
School, Hilton Head, South Carolina, T: George Gilbert Ramseur
PHYS063I Light Speed: A Measure of Ocular Phototransduction Using a High Peak
Power Pulsed Laser
### Ashley Maye Hamlin, 17, Junior, Hilton Head Island High School, Hilton Head
Island, South Carolina, T: Melanie Williams
Charleston, USSC03, Low Country Science Fair
EBED035I Objective Assessment Criteria for Median Based Filtering of
Impulse Noise Corrupted Images
Bertrand Z. Zhang, 17, Senior, Academic Magnet High School,
North Charleston, South Carolina, T: Tyson McCormick
Columbia, USSC04, USC Central South Carolina Region II Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA035I The Correlation Between Level of Self-determination and Severity of
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans
Dorothy Grace Smith, 17, Junior, Spring Valley High School, Columbia,
South Carolina, T: Michelle Spigner
CHEM041I The Effect of Fire Retardant Spray, CPVC Cement, and Starch and
Amorphous Sodium Polyborate on Increasing the Fireproof Ability of
Clothing in Searching for a Cheaper Substitute for Nomex/Kevlar
Jacob Cooney, 16, Sophomore, Spring Valley High School, Columbia,
South Carolina, T: Dale Soblo
Spartanburg, USSC07, Piedmont South Carolina Region III Science Fair
ENEV022I Reducing the Environmental Impact of Roofing Shingles
# Jesseca Morgan Kusher, 18, Senior, Spartanburg Day School, Spartanburg,
South Carolina, T: Jason Lonon

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 SOUTH DAKOTA
Aberdeen, USSD01, Northern South Dakota Science and Math Fair
ANIM047I Viability of Bovine Semen, Phase II
Sadie Renee Vander Wal, 14, Freshman, Northwestern High School, Mellette,
South Dakota, T: Denise Mary Clemens
ENMC068T Effects of Construction on Efficiency of a Multi-Stage Coil Gun
John Nelson Wieland #, 18, Freshman; Robert Marc Seitz #, 18, Freshman,
Central High School, Aberdeen, South Dakota, T: Charles Hermansen
MATH044I A Mathematical Model of Ethanol's Impact on Fecal Decaying Bacteria
Omar Elkhader, 17, Junior, Central High School, Aberdeen, South Dakota,
T: Amy Dix
Brookings, USSD02, Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA038I Nomophobia: Effects of Smartphone Dependence and Separation on
Stress, Anxiety, Memory and Cognition in Developing Adolescent Brain
Kashfia Nehrin Rahman, 14, Freshman, Brookings High School, Brookings,
South Dakota, T: Lee Schmidt
EAEV080T Sphagnum Moss and Drinking Water Quality
Dhwani Kharel, 15, Freshman; Kia Marie Witt, 14, Freshman, Brookings
High School, Brookings, South Dakota, T: Cynthia Murphy, Cynthia Murphy
EGPH041I Fuel Ethanol Potential of Barley
Morgan Marcella Kohl, 15, Freshman, Waverly South Shore High School,
Waverly, South Dakota, T: Ryon Gross
Finalist Directory

ENMC047I Building an Engineered Beam: An Investigation in Design-it-Yourself

Beam Performance
Rylan Brue, 14, Freshman, Unity Christian High School, Orange City, Iowa,
T: Mark Kauk
Mitchell, USSD04, South Central South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM046I Analyzing the Effectiveness of De-wormers in Sheep, Phase Two
Rachel Renne Blaha, 17, Junior, Avon High School, Avon, South Dakota,
T: Paul Kuhlman
EAEV054I Microspheres: Micro or Mega Problem?
Madison Rose Hetland, 15, Freshman, Mitchell Senior High School,
Mitchell, South Dakota, T: Julie Ann Olson
EGPH040T Shake Light
Abbigail J. Patton, 16, Sophomore; Masey Lynn Lambert, 16, Sophomore,
Mitchell Senior High School, Mitchell, South Dakota, T: Julie Ann Olson
Rapid City, USSD03, High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA037I Is Academic Performance in Primary Grades an Indicator for Performance
in Secondary Grades?
Kyra Holzer, 18, Senior, Timber Lake High School, Timber Lake, South
Dakota, T: LuAnn Lindskov

TENNESSEE
Chattanooga, USTN01, Chattanooga Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BMED084I The Translation of Phenylephrine HCl to Edible Plants
Brelyn Grant, 17, Junior, Sequatchie County High School, Dunlap, Tennessee,
T: Terri Grant
MCRO038I Study of the Cellular and Molecular Signaling Processes which Influence
Algal-Cnidarian Symbiosis and Bleaching
Andrew Aultman, 15, Sophomore, The McCallie School, Chattanooga,
Tennessee, T: Karah Nazor
Clarksville, USTN06, Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM026T Optimization of the BETA-glucosidase Enzyme and Inhibition by Glucose
in Various Fungal Species
Xiuya Yao, 17, Junior; Jennifer N. Cottle, 17, Junior; Saba Rehman, 17, Junior,
The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee;
T: Angela Michelle Eeds
EGCH027I Biomass to Biofuel: Optimal Enzymes
# Rachel M. Baker, 17, Junior, Camden Central High School, Camden,
Tennessee, T: Karen Gauthier

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ENEV046I Tsunami Protection
Caleb Velker, 16, Sophomore, HomeLife Academy, Crossville, Tennessee,
T: Patricia Renee Velker
MATH023I Let Go of Binary
Barrett Ransom Velker, 18, Senior, HomeLife Academy, Crossville, Tennessee,
T: Randy Velker
Knoxville, USTN04, Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair
EAEV093I Metal Menace! An Analysis of Water Quality and Biota in Birds Creek
Sterling Isaac Fisher, 17, Junior, Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, Gatlinburg,
Tennessee, T: Alice Brooks Fisher
MATS057I Developing an Automatic Nonrigid Image Registration Algorithm for
Nanoscience Research
Melissa Amber Yu, 18, Senior, Farragut High School, Knoxville, Tennessee,
T: Neely R. Tonos
Memphis, USTN05, Memphis-Shelby County Science and Engineering Fair
PLNT068I What Effect Will Microgravity vs. Gravity Have on the Reishi
Mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) Ability to Weaken, Damage, or
Destroy E. coli Bacteria?
Mark William Montague, 16, Sophomore, Fayette Academy, Somerville,
Tennessee, T: Donna Lynne Burrus

Finalist Directory
TEXAS
Austin, USTX13, Austin Energy Regional Science Festival
BEHA020I Effects of Collaboration on Student Productivity, Accuracy, and Retention
Katelynne Giulia Marsan, 16, Sophomore, Dripping Springs High School,
Dripping Springs, Texas, T: Alissa Nevin
CBIO005T Identifying DNA Methylation Variation Patterns for Breast Cancer
Biomarker Genes
Lily Xu # #, 18, Senior; Simantini Mitra-Behura, 17, Senior, Liberal Arts and
Science Academy, Austin, Texas; Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health
Professions, Houston, Texas, T: Alison Earnhart
CHEM028I Probing the Molecular Mechanism of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles in
Protecting Against the Neuronal Cytotoxicity of A1-42 with Cu Ions
Yingxuan (Jason) Tan, 16, Sophomore, College Station High School, College
Station, Texas, T: Casey Akin
ENEV024I Effective Remediation of Air Pollution through an Algal System Integrated
with Carbon Mineralization Technology, Phase I: Selection of Algal Strains
that Perform Well in a Flue Gas Derived Bicarbonate Environment
Sai Sameer Pusapaty, 16, Sophomore, Liberal Arts and Science Academy,
Austin, Texas, T: Amy Moore
MATS018I Synthesis and Characterization of Bioinspired Materials Using
Nanotechnology
Sasaank Bandi, 18, Senior, Westwood High School, Austin, Texas,
T: Laura Sanders
MCRO029I Designing a Fluorescent Precursor to Test the Partial Hairpin Insertion
Model of Tat Protein Transport
Antara Dattagupta, 18, Senior, A&M Consolidated High School,
College Station, Texas, T: Michelle Leigh Jedlicka
Brownsville, USTX04, Rio Grande Valley Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BMED071T The Effect of Forced Leg Movement on Heart Rate
Juancarlos Sandoval, 17, Senior; Ayane Ito, 18, Senior, Idea College Prep
San Benito, San Benito, Texas, T: Adrian Correa
EBED034T SmartGuard: An Emergency Alert System for Android-OS
Jaime Angel Hernandez, 17, Junior; Aleida Olvera, 17, Junior, Veterans
Memorial Early College High School, Brownsville, Texas, T: Lorena Lozano
MCRO016I Selective Adhesion to Protein-Coated Surfaces for Bacterial Cell
Enrichment and Separation
## Mashad Arora, 17, Senior, Science Academy of South Texas, Mercedes, Texas,
T: Saraswathy Nair

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 Corpus Christi, USTX15, Coastal Bend Regional Science Fair
ENEV075I Fracking a Safer Way: A Novel Analysis of Potential Innocuous Alternatives
for Chemical Compounds Currently Utilized in the Composition of
Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids
# Roger Christian Garcia, 16, Junior, Taft High School, Taft, Texas,
T: Peter Bosquez
SOFT052I Image Analysis for Part Recognition Based on Pixel Formation and
Coloration
Francisco Haces-Garcia, 16, Sophomore, Academy High School, Kingsville,
Texas, T: Amy Clubb
Dallas, USTX01, Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM034I The Treatment of Neurodegeneration in Chemosensory Neurons of
Caenorhabditis elegans
Dominique Marie Mellone, 16, Sophomore, Jasper High School, Plano, Texas,
T: Pamela Grow
BEHA007I The Winner's Curse: The Effect of Standard Auction Features and
Behavioral Factors on Overbidding
Rachel Shi, 16, Sophomore, R. C. Clark High School, Plano, Texas,
T: Farzana Sikora
EBED008I "Keyboardless Keyboard": A Virtual Typing System Using Acclerometers
Malav H. Shah, 15, Freshman, R. C. Clark High School, Plano, Texas,
T: Faranza Sikora
Finalist Directory

EBED010I EyeMove: Using Electrooculography to Provide Mobility for the Disabled

Burzin Poras Balsara, 15, Freshman, R. C. Clark High School, Plano, Texas,
T: Farzana Sikora
MATH005T Mathematical Fire Fighting: Combating Fire with Delaunay Triangulation
and Longitudinal-Reversible Cellular Automata
Vishal Rajesh, 16, Junior; Nisha Rajesh, 15, Sophomore, Plano Senior High
School, Plano, Texas; Jasper High School, Plano, Texas, T: Pat Kite
MATS007I A Novel Approach for Tuning Chiral Nematic Structures in Cellulose
Nanocrystal Films
Nicky Wojtania, 15, Sophomore, Jasper High School, Plano, Texas, T: Pat Kite
MCRO012I Biophysical Characterization of Hydrocarbon Transport Systems as a First
Step in Marine Oil-Degradation by Hydrocarbonoclastic Bacteria
# Swapnav Deka, 18, Senior, Plano East Senior High School, Plano, Texas,
T: Julie Baker
PHYS004T Vortex Ring State Simulation in a Wind Tunnel: Drone Flight Stability and
Rotor Lift
Vivianne Tu, 18, Senior; Claire Goeckner-Wald, 18, Senior, Plano Senior
High School, Plano, Texas, T: Kim Wolff
PLNT008T Enhanced Hydrogen and Third-Generation Biofuel Production from
Modified Algae
Anoop Vemulapalli #, 17, Senior; Wenjia Dara Li #, 17, Junior, Plano West
Senior High School, Plano, Texas, T: Neil Milburn
El Paso, USTX02, Sun Country Science Fair
ENEV006I Using Methods of Phytoremediation to Decrease Levels of Radon-222
in Soil Samples
# Bianca Montano, 18, Senior, El Dorado High School, El Paso, Texas,
T: Antonio Castruita
MATS033I Improved Truss Strength through Design Optimization
Lucero Buendia, 17, Senior, Mission Early College High School, El Paso, Texas,
T: Hellen Geller
Fort Worth, USTX03, Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair
CBIO007I A Novel Coevolution Data-based Approach for Computational Drug Design
to Target Intrinsically Disordered Proteins
## Niranjan Balachandar, 18, Senior, Texas Academy of Mathematics and
Science, Denton, Texas, T: Gil Alterovitz

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EAEV019I Water You Drinking? Development of a Novel Filter Utilizing
Nanotechnology and Porous Materials to Remove Bacteria and
Heavy Metals from Polluted Water for Third World Country and
Military Applications
Raashi Thakkar, 16, Junior, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science,
Denton, Texas, T: Sweta Manek
MATS035I Perfecting Bone Implants: A Novel Method to Create Lighter and
Stronger Porous Materials Using Nanorod Reinforcements
Akilesh Bapu, 17, Senior, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science,
Denton, Texas, T: Srinivasan Srivilliputhur
MCRO011I NANO Today, HUGE Tomorrow: Improving Antibiotic Drug Delivery
with Nanoparticles
Afeefah Fatimah Khazi-Syed, 15, Sophomore, Harmony School of Innovation-
Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas, T: Yavuz Ceylan
PHYS007I Physics of the Future: Demonstrating Quantum Entanglement
Emily Ottilia Baker, 14, Freshman, Gallifrey Home High School, Keller, Texas,
T: Christina Ann Baker
Houston, USTX05, Science Engineering Fair of Houston
BCHM015I Elucidating the Molecular Mechanisms of Arrhythmogenesis
Kushal Tushar Kadakia, 18, Senior, Clear Lake High School, Houston, Texas,
T: Brenda Pinchbeck
BEHA028I Game Theoretic Model of Genetic Discrimination

Finalist Directory
Margaret Caroline Steiner, 17, Junior, Academy of Science and Technology,
The Woodlands, Texas, T: Larry Walker
BMED061I Targeting the Cell II
Reagan Spexarth, 16, Junior, Academy of Science and Technology, Conroe,
Texas, T: Susan Caffery
EAEV028I Water Contaminant Removal: Will It Glow?
Kaitlyn Rose Ramirez, 16, Sophomore, The John Cooper School,
The Woodlands, Texas, T: Stef Groves
EGPH015I Riding the Wave: Energy in Motion II
# Matthew Caffet, 18, Senior, Academy of Science and Technology,
The Woodlands, Texas, T: Susan Caffery
EGPH027T Solar Thermal Solutions II
Christine Marie Castagna #, 16, Junior; Matthew Frangos, 17, Junior,
Academy of Science and Technology, The Woodlands, Texas,
T: Susan Caffery
ENMC025I Effect of Simulation Covert Feathers on Airfoil Lift and Drag
Jenny Nisha Schlauch, 18, Senior, Clear Brook High School, Friendswood,
Texas, T: Alaina Garza
ENMC042I Particle Enhancements for Greener Stronger Cement
Michael Richard Bohnet, 15, Sophomore, Academy of Science and
Technology, The Woodlands, Texas, T: Larry Walker
PHYS021I Trapped Field Magnets with Thin Film Superconductor Tapes
# Kavita Selva, 15, Sophomore, Clear Lake High School, Houston, Texas,
T: Brenda Pinchbeck
Kilgore, USTX06, East Texas Regional Science Fair
EAEV012I Effects of Probiotics and Aquatic Vegetation on the Growth of Cyprinidae
Cameron Brett Gipson, 15, Freshman, Gilmer High School, Gilmer, Texas,
T: Donna Sue Perkins
Laredo, USTX07, United Independent School District Regional Science Fair
ENMC069I 3-D Electrical Cast
Linda Marie Santos, 17, Junior, John. B. Alexander High School, Laredo,
Texas, T: Linda Marie Santos
Laredo, USTX14, Laredo Independent School District Science Fair
BMED044I Natural vs. Synthetic Antibiotics
Aneysa Rodriguez, 17, Senior, Joseph W. Nixon High School, Laredo, Texas,
T: Itzel Hinojosa

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 Lubbock, USTX08, South Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ENMC029I Robo F-Pads
Alberto Garcia, 18, Senior, Shallowater High School, Shallowater, Texas,
T: Leslie Maxwell Griffis
PLNT007I Evaluation of Varying Irrigation Rates on Gossypium hirsutum L. for
Growth and Greatest Yield
Abbigail Rita Hines, 17, Senior, Christ the King Cathedral High School,
Lubbock, Texas, T: Alicea Chaloupka
Odessa, USTX09, Permian Basin Regional Science Fair
BEHA021I Oz's Emerald Bean: An In-Depth Study Over the Thermogenic Effects of
Green Coffee Bean Extract
Salma Abril Flores, 17, Junior, Andrews High School, Andrews, Texas,
T: Hilary Haygood
ENMC030I Determining Maximum Carpool Potential: A Study of Car
Sharing Efficiency
Anthony John Dragun, 17, Freshman, Trinity School of Midland, Midland,
Texas, T: Charles Bell
San Antonio, USTX11, Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM042I Miticide Microencapsulation: Evaluating the Effect of Microencapsulation
of Thymol Miticide Treatments on Honey Bee [Apis mellifera] Colonies
Samuel Burton Gostomski, 18, Senior, Bandera High School, Bandera, Texas,
T: Joseph Alan Burke
Finalist Directory

BMED033I The Therapeutic Potential of Estrogen Receptor Beta Agonists in

Lung Cancer
Akash Srichandan, 18, Senior, Northside Health Careers High School,
San Antonio, Texas, T: Daniel G. Bump
CBIO014I Understanding the Role of CCR2 during Inflammation Associated with
Metabolic Syndrome Using Next-Generation Sequence Analysis
Adithya Mummidi, 14, Freshman, Keystone School, San Antonio, Texas,
T: Jason Russell Nydegger
CBIO026I Utilizing Cardiac and Pulmonary Function with Piezoelectricity to Power a
Cardiac Pacemaker
# Isuru Ashan Somawardana, 16, Sophomore, Keystone School, San Antonio,
Texas, T: Jason Russell Nydegger
CHEM006I Chemical Sensing and Peculiar Redox Properties of Calcium Barium Cobalt
Oxide Thin Films as a Viable Cathode Material for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Changxiao Xie, 17, Freshman, Louis D. Brandeis High School, San Antonio,
Texas, T: Christina Rivera
EGPH013I The Investigation of the Evaporation Effect on On-Demand Cooling of
Solar Panels
# Christopher Rafael Botello, 16, Junior, John Jay Science and Engineering
Academy, San Antonio, Texas, T: Jenny Ostos
ENMC022T The Oily Truth: A Study Testing Molecular Resistance in Common Diesel
Engine Lubricants
Daniella Anna Burleson, 17, ; Joshua Robert Saleen, 17, Freshman, James
Madison High School, San Antonio, Texas, T: Joshua Ian Anderson
San Antonio, USTX50, Texas Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA051I Determining the Role of Visual Signals in the Neurological Aspect
of Speech: Implications for the Treatment of Speech Motor
Programming Disorders
Divya Prabhakaran, 16, Sophomore, Plano East Senior High School, Plano,
Texas, T: Julie Baker
BMED128I Detecting Early Stage Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Novel Approach to the
Engineering of a Gold Nanorod Based Point-of-Care Biosensor
Grace Katherine Ranft-Garcia, 16, Sophomore, STEM Academy at
Robert E. Lee, San Antonio, Texas, T: Lane Smiley
CBIO042I IntelliGenome: Using Artificial Intelligence to Diagnose Genetic Diseases
on the Genomic Level
# Michael Farid, 16, Sophomore, McMillen High School, Murphy, Texas,
T: Judith Rochefort

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CBIO052I Computer-Aided Oral Cancer Diagnosis
Aditya Tushar Mohile, 17, Senior, Friendswood High School, Friendswood,
Texas, T: Theresa A. Lawrence
CHEM071T Freestanding Carbon Nanofiber Electrodes Derived from Electrospun
Polyacrylonitrile/ZIF-8 Composite for Supercapacitors
Megan Yanjia Li, 16, Sophomore; Joycelyn Chung-Yan Yiu, 16, Sophomore,
R. C. Clark High School, Plano, Texas, T: Farzana Sikora
ENEV073I International Oil Spill Remediation: The Numerical Simulation of an in-situ
Subsea Separator, Part II
# Karan Jerath, 18, Senior, Friendswood High School, Friendswood, Texas,
T: Dawne Welch
MATH035I Boolean AlGenebra: A Nature-Inspired Framework for the Analysis of
Cancer Genes
Krithika Iyer, 16, Sophomore, iSchool High STEM Academy, Lewisville, Texas,
T: Yaritza Ortiz-Carrillo
PHYS054I Energetic Particles from 10B and Li Fusion Reactions
Miriam Lea Matney, 17, Junior, Clear Lake High School, Houston, Texas,
T: Brenda Pinchbeck
Waco, USTX12, Central Texas Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM016I Competitive Inhibition of DNA Polymerase by XNA Nucleosides
Edward Sangyoon Kim, 15, Sophomore, Midway High School, Waco, Texas,
T: Kathy McMillan

Finalist Directory
CBIO063I Assessing Reverse Cholesterol Transport Levels Association to
Early-Onset Compared to Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
Lauren Elizabeth Willey, 17, Junior, C. H. Yoe High School, Cameron, Texas,
T: Toni Lafferty

UTAH
Cedar City, USUT02, Utah Science and Engineering Fair
BEHA042I Memory and Behavioral Function Progression in Tau Mus musculus
Brianna Brammer, 16, Junior, SUCCESS Academy DSU, Saint George, Utah,
T: Charmain Brammer
BMED106I Muscle Exertion of Running Heel and Toe Strike on Gastrocnemius and
Tibialis Anterior
Alissa Jean Van Valkenburg, 17, Junior, SUCCESS Academy DSU,
Saint George, Utah, T: Charman Brammer
EAEV053I Sorption Properties of Natural and Synthetic Materials
Jacob Daniel Jackson, 17, Junior, SUCCESS Academy DSU, Saint George,
Utah, T: Charmain Brammer
MATS037I The Effect of Three and Four Point Uniaxial Bend Tests on Germanium
Wafer Break Strength Data Variability
Logan Troy Mathews, 17, Junior, SUCCESS Academy DSU, Saint George,
Utah, T: Charmain Brammer
Layton, USUT01, North Davis Area Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM032I How Grooming a Horse in Different Areas Affects the Heart Rate
Abegail Louise Faz, 14, Freshman, Northridge Senior High School,
Layton, Utah, T: Carleen McNees
EGPH025I Wave Power, Phase II
Neldon Jacob Hamblin, 15, Sophomore, Clearfield High School, Clearfield,
Utah, T: Debra Titmus
EGPH026T A Novel Application of the Thermoelectric Effect in Mobile Devices
Davis Robert Johnson # #, 18, Senior; Parker Logan Murray # #, 18, Senior,
Woods Cross High School, Woods Cross, Utah, T: Janette Duffin
PHYS026I Blown Away: How Motor Speed Relates to Optimum Propeller Pitch
Andrew Bennett, 15, Freshman, Bountiful High School, Bountiful, Utah,
T: Seletha Deru
PHYS027I Observational Determination of Near Earth Asteroid Rotation Rates
# Kelsey Mackenna Barber, 15, Sophomore, Bountiful High School, Bountiful,
Utah, T: James Armstrong
PLNT032I Tillandsia and Indoor Air Pollutants
Heather Ann Mills, 16, Junior, Woods Cross High School, Woods Cross, Utah,
T: Janette Duffin
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BMED083I Using Spices to Inhibit the Formation of Carcinogenic Heterocyclic Amines
in Grilled Chicken
Varun Garg, 15, Sophomore, InTech Collegiate High School, North Logan,
Utah, T: Stephanie Kawamura
BMED140I Dietary Supplementation with Canary Seed Powder to Prevent
Development of Diabetes in Mice
Crystal Denise Vejar, 17, Junior, InTech Collegiate High School, North Logan,
Utah, T: Abby D. Benninghoff
Ogden, USUT03, Weber Area Science and Engineering Fair
CHEM034T Creating Biofuel from Food Waste
Riley Paul Midgley, 16, Sophomore; Tyler Michael Staten #, 16, Sophomore,
Bonneville High School, Ogden, Utah, T: Benjamin Prall
EAEV040I Use of Invasive Plants for Enhancing Nutrient Removal During
Water Treatment
Stephanie Ranae Vaughn, 15, Sophomore, Weber High School, Pleasant
View, Utah, T: Carolyn Robertson
EGCH021I Determining the Optimal Growing Conditions for Nannochloropsis Algae
for Economically Feasible Biofuel Production
Samuel Brent Good, 16, Junior, Weber High School, Pleasant View, Utah,
T: Carolyn Robertson
EGPH024I Passive Acquisition of Energy through the Utilization of a Fluid Turbine
Finalist Directory

## Caid Lunt, 18, Senior, Weber High School, Pleasant View, Utah,
T: Matthew Patterson
ENEV060I The Environmental Enhancements Reclaimed Rubber Has on Roads
Ashley Flitton, 16, Junior, Bonneville High School, Ogden, Utah,
T: Benjamin Prall
Ogden, USUT07, Harold W. & Helen M. Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair of Utah
EAEV046I The Effect of Pollution on the Number of Tardigrada in Lichen and Moss
Sonja Rose Stevenson, 15, Freshman, Mount Ogden Junior High School,
Ogden, Utah, T: Macie Wolfe
EBED030I Development of a Cost Effective Swept-Frequency Capacitive Sensor as a
Gesture Recognizing Touch Interface
# Logan G. Eastman, 17, Junior, Northern Utah Academy for Math Engineering
and Science, Layton, Utah, T: Karl Medinger
ENEV086I Using Light Emitting Diodes as Light Sensors for the Detection of NO2
Daria Sondossi, 15, Freshman, Mount Ogden Junior High School, Ogden,
Utah, T: Macie Wolfe
MCRO039I Suppression of Antimicrobial Resistance Using CRISPRs
# Karissa Wang, 16, Junior, Northern Utah Academy for Math Engineering and
Science, Layton, Utah, T: Matthew Nicholaou
Provo, USUT04, Central Utah Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM041I Total Iodine Concentration and Neoteny in the Barred Tiger Salamander
Kenen Brysen Goodwin, 17, Junior, Timpanogos High School, Orem, Utah,
T: Josh Heward
BCHM037I A Study of the Genotoxicity of Caffeine Using the Comet Assay
Jason Cade Manning, 17, Junior, American Fork High School, American Fork,
Utah, T: Robert Adamson
ENEV057T The Chemical Mechanism of the Reduction and Recycling of Polystyrene
Using an Organic, Eco-Friendly Solvent
Elizabeth Finlayson #, 17, Senior; Cherise Noelle Cantrell, 18, Senior,
Lone Peak High School, Highland, Utah, T: Heather Riet
MCRO058T Genomic Library Construction for the Archae Halorubrum salsolis Recently
Discovered in the Great Salt Lake
Dakota Ted Carter, 17, Senior; Sarah Marie van Dijk, 17, Junior, Pleasant
Grove High School, Pleasant Grove, Utah
PHYS048I Analyzing the Surface of Mercury in Three-Dimensions
Elena Jayne Mitchell, 18, Senior, Walden School of Liberal Arts, Provo, Utah,
T: David V. Black

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BMED102I Investigating Metastatic Characteristics of Candidate Dissemination Genes
on a Medulloblastoma Cell Line
Chelsea L. Li, 16, Sophomore, West High School, Salt Lake City, Utah,
T: Crystal King
CBIO053I Modeling of fMRI Data to Diagnose Patients with Autism Spectra Disorder
Alexander Ethan George-Kennedy, 16, Junior, Juan Diego Catholic High
School, Draper, Utah, T: Christine Celestino
EAEV064I Modeling and Analyzing Melting Arctic Sea Ice with Percolation Theory
Anthony Lu Cheng, 16, Junior, Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah,
T: Alexander Mettler
EGCH029I Natural Additive-Enhanced Development of Novel All-Solid-State
Batteries for Sustainable and Scalable Energy Storage
Kathy Liu, 16, Sophomore, West High School, Salt Lake City, Utah,
T: Maren Hansen
MATS036I Characterization of a Terahertz Metamaterial Waveguide Plus the
Development of Composite Right/Left-Handed Devices
## Brandon Cui, 18, Freshman, Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah,
T: Alexander Mettler
ROBO017T Functional Neural Networks Evaluated by Weierstrass Polynomials
Phillip Kuznetsov, 17, Senior; William Hebgen Guss, 18, Senior;
Patrick Bo Chen, 17, Senior, West High School, Salt Lake City, Utah,

Finalist Directory
T: Enrique Arce-Larreta

VERMONT
Northfield, USVT50, Vermont State Science and Mathematics Fair
BMED122I The Effects of Vitamin D on Pancreatic BETA-cells Under Glucotoxic Stress
Sajani Sivakumar, 15, Sophomore, South Burlington High School, South
Burlington, Vermont, T: Curtis Belton
CBIO055I A Computer Model to Project the Outbreak of Agrilus planipennis in
New Hampshire
Nathan Karras Kakalec, 16, Sophomore, South Burlington High School, South
Burlington, Vermont, T: Curtis Belton
EBED040T Competing with the Cloud
Benjamin David Meagher, 14, Freshman; Vincent Paul August Moeykens, 15,
Freshman, Windsor High School, Windsor, Vermont, T: Raina White

VIRGINIA
Arlington, USVA01, Northern Virginia Science and Engineering Fair
BMED030I Brace for It: The Effect of Q-angles on ACL Stress with Prototype and
Development of Arduino Software to Create Smart Brace to Protect
at Risk Patients
Megan Guinn O'Briant, 17, Junior, Yorktown High School, Arlington, Virginia,
T: Aaron Schuetz
ROBO004I Convolutional Neural Network Structure for Ocean Health
Evan Cater, 17, Junior, Yorktown High School, Arlington, Virginia,
T: Aaron Schuetz
Ashburn, USVA07, Loudoun County Science and Engineering Fair
BMED068T Testing the Efficacy of the Antioxidants, Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Alpha
Tocopherol, on Reducing Ethanol's Toxic Effects on Anterior Development
in Danio rerio
Vikram Seshadri, 16, Junior; Padmini Yerramasu, 17, Senior, Stone Bridge
High School, Ashburn, Virginia, T: Janet Cascio
CBIO029I Optimizing the Infill Pattern in Spinal Discs to Resolve Long-term Back
Pain within Patients
Dor Friedman, 17, Senior, Loudoun Academy of Science, Sterling, Virginia,
T: Michael Tomlinson
CBIO030I Low-Cost Field-Based Sensor for the Detection of Atherosclerotic
Biomarkers of Coronary Heart Disease
# Adriel Sumathipala, 16, Junior, Broad Run High School, Ashburn, Virginia,
T: Karen Swanchara

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 EGCH026T Investigating Alternative Fermentation and Pretreatment of
Residual Rice Hulls to Optimize Ethanol Yield
Kayla Renelle Wright-Freeman, 17, Senior; Rachel Yi, 18, Senior, Loudoun
Academy of Science, Sterling, Virginia, T: Jennifer Flynn
Charlottesville, USVA02, Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair
BCHM025I Cardioprotective Effects of Quercetin in Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury:
The Role of Oxidized CaM Kinase II
Monika Grabowska, 17, Senior, Albemarle High School, Charlottesville,
Virginia, T: Kirsten Fuoti
ENMC041T Gills: The Use of Electrolysis for Extended Underwater Exploration
Ishpreet Singh, 16, Sophomore; Seth Wijesooriya Liyanage, 16, Sophomore,
Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, Virginia, T: Jeff Prillaman
Fairfax, USVA03, Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM022T Development of a Novel Near-Infrared Fluorescent Theranostic
Anticancer Prodrug
John Han #, 17, Junior; Kongwen Li, 16, Sophomore; Jake Yee Cui #, 16,
Junior, James Madison High School, Vienna, Virginia; Fairfax High School,
Fairfax, Virginia; Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology,
Alexandria, Virginia, T: Omar Acio, Kyle T. Hayne, Padma Iddamalgoda
CBIO054I A Novel Approach to Gene Expression Analysis of Ethnicities
Prathik Naidu, 16, Sophomore, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science
and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, T: Thomas Larson
Finalist Directory

CELL046I Sorting Nexin 27, a Novel Target Gene to Prevent Tumor Metastasis in
Highly Aggressive Breast Cancer Cells
Kendy Li, 16, Junior, Langley High School, Mclean, Virginia, T: Jeromy Gilman
EBED047I Constructing a Single Camera Triangulation System for Capturing 3D Point
Clouds with Color
Stephanie Shi-Ning Mui, 15, Junior, Oakton High School, Vienna, Virginia,
T: Grace Wang
ENMC063I Assistive Rehabilitation Device
William Makinen, 14, Freshman, West Potomac High School, Alexandria,
Virginia, T: Joseph Franco
MATH037I Connected Matchings in Graphs with Independence Number 2
Jung Yoon Kim, 17, Senior, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and
Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, T: Peter Csikvari
MATS032I Self-assembly and Characterization of Macroscopic Monolayer Films
Composed of Ligand Gold Coated Nanospheres
Devashis Das, 18, Senior, James W. Robinson Junior Secondary School,
Fairfax, Virginia, T: Steve Bartlett
MATS044I Pressure-Assisted Microwave Sintering for Production of Transparent
Polycrystalline Spinel: Experimental Study on Non-Thermal
Ponderomotive Effect and Uniaxial Pressure
Richard Joonyup Oh, 18, Senior, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science
and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, T: Arne Woolsey Fliflet
SOFT049I Self-Driving Car Intersection
Neal Vinay Agarwal, 17, Junior, Chantilly High School, Chantilly, Virginia,
T: Gregory Reiter
SOFT053T Development of a Rapid, Accurate, and Private Contact Tracing System
Utilizing Intercellular Proximities
Clarissa Sophie Scoggins, 16, Freshman; Rohan Suri, 16, Sophomore,
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria,
Virginia, T: Paul Kosek
Harrisonburg, USVA04, Shenandoah Valley Regional Science Fair
EAEV023I The Determination of Biologically Facilitated Atrazine Removal in
Lentic Microcosms
# Abigail Ella Johnson, 18, Senior, Shenandoah Valley Governor's School,
Fishersville, Virginia, T: Janet Hamilton
MATS017I The Effect of Recycled Micronized Rubber Powder Filler on the Abrasion
and Tensile Properties of Rubber
# Jon Andrew Gustafson, 18, Senior, Sherando High School, Stephens City,
Virginia, T: Susan Saylor

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Lexington, USVA50, Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair
CBIO018I Prognostic and Diagnostic Measure for Circuit Disruption in
Alzheimer's Disease
Kacey Renay Price, 18, Senior, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science
and Technology, Roanoke, Virginia, T: Lee Ann Russell
CBIO027T Combating Liver Cancer with DeepMine, a Novel Deep Learning Algorithm
Michael Retchin, 17, Junior; Matthew Retchin, 17, Junior, Mills E. Godwin
High School, Richmond, Virginia, T: Vicki Hiner
MATS046T Synthesizing an Artificial Biological Leaf Capable of Evolving Oxygen via
Photosynthesis
Wyatt Martin Pontius, 17, Junior; Liam Alexander Wallace, 17, Junior,
Loudoun Academy of Science, Sterling, Virginia, T: Daniel Crowe
MCRO055I Detecting Novel Strains of Lassa Virus via an Interdisciplinary
Modernization Based on Genomic Sequencing
Matthew Dae-Young Park, 17, Senior, Thomas Jefferson High School for
Science and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, T: Laura Locklear
ROBO027I Brain-Actuated Robotics: Controlling and Programming a
Humanoid Using Electroencephalography
Ava Carmen Lakmazaheri, 17, Junior, Thomas Jefferson High School for
Science and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, T: Dan Burden
Lynchburg, USVA05, Central Virginia Regional Science Fair
MATH015I A Mathematical Analysis of the Transmission of Ebola Hemorrhagic

Finalist Directory
Fever Using Intuitive Graphical Representations and a Stochastic SEIR
Epidemiological Model
Robert Brooks Carlson, 16, Junior, Rustburg High School/Central Virginia
Governor's School for Science and Technology, Rustburg, Virginia,
T: Michelle Douglass
MCRO028I Comparing the Efficacy of Alternative Treatments in Inactivating
Escherichia coli O157:H7
Bronson George Aznavorian, 18, Senior, Staunton River High School/Roanoke
Valley Governor's School, Moneta, Virginia, T: Cynthia Bohland
Manassas, USVA06, Prince William-Manassas Regional Science Fair
CHEM057I Amoxicillin Derivative for Treatment of Lyme Disease
Meron Aboye, 19, Senior, Governor's School @ Innovation Park, Manassas,
Virginia, T: Josanne-Dee Woodroffe
Norfolk, USVA09, Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair
CBIO028I Analyzing Hemagglutinin Protein Sequences of H3N2 Influenza Viruses to
Predict Antigenic Variants
Matthew Zhang Trepte, 17, Junior, New Horizons Governor's School for
Science and Technology, Hampton, Virginia, T: Jana Eggleston
MATS027I Nanotechnology Based Wrinkled Graphene for Flexible Electronics
Suparnamaaya S. Prasad, 15, Freshman, York High School, Yorktown, Virginia,
T: Rita J. Fletcher
Radford, USVA10, Blue Ridge Highlands Regional Science Fair
ANIM019I Slaying the "Destructor": The Effectiveness of Alternative Varroa Mite
Treatments
Emily Elizabeth Llaneras, 16, Junior, Southwest Virginia Governor's School,
Pulaski, Virginia, T: Krista Stith
EAEV022T The Correlation between Surface Temperature and Sea Ice Thickness
Ashley Nicole Jordan, 18, Senior; Austin Tolliver Owen, 17, Senior, Southwest
Virginia Governor's School, Pulaski, Virginia, T: Daniel Blake
Richmond, USVA11, Metro Richmond STEM Fair
BCHM024I Squashing the Superbug: Computer-Aided Drug Discovery of SrtA
Inhibitors to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Infections
# David M. Lu, 17, Junior, Mills E. Godwin High School, Henrico, Virginia,
T: Samantha Cope
BEHA031I The Mapping of Emotional Dimensions: Toward a Neuro-Thermal
Biometric System for the Diagnosis of Emotional Flexibility
# Michelle Marie Marquez, 16, Sophomore, Mathematics and Science High
School at Clover Hill High School, Midlothian, Virginia, T: Jeremy Lloyd

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 EAEV063I The Effect of an Elevated pCO2 Level on the Protein Expression of the
Pacific Oyster Crassostrea gigas
Nidhi Kumar, 16, Junior, Science, Math, and Technology Center at
Mills E. Godwin High School, Henrico, Virginia, T: Vicki Hiner
MATH022I Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Cardiac Tissue
Electrophysiology: Effect of Cardiac Deformation on Action
Potential Duration
Swapnil Pande, 16, Junior, Mills E. Godwin High School, Henrico, Virginia,
T: Vicki Hiner
PHYS030I The Periodic Effect of a Star's Change in Magnitude Due to a Planet's
Transit: A Search for Habitable Planets
Emily Wroblewski, 16, Sophomore, Mathematics and Science High School at
Clover Hill High School, Midlothian, Virginia, T: Jeremy Lloyd
Roanoke, USVA08, Western Virginia Regional Science Fair
EGPH017I Utilizing a Piezoelectric Crystal Tree to Harvest Electrical Energy from
Rain Water
# Kelly Devens, 16, Junior, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science and
Technology, Roanoke, Virginia, T: Brent Holt
PLNT036T The Allelopathic Effects of Ailanthus altissima on Nuisance Species
Abigail Jane Rigatti, 16, Junior; Emily Morgan Spickard, 17, Junior, Roanoke
Valley Governor's School for Science and Technology, Roanoke, Virginia,
T: Mark Fraizer
Finalist Directory

Warrenton, USVA12, Fauquier County Regional Science & Engineering Fair

EGPH049I Parabolic Equation Impact on Solar Reflector Conversion Efficiency
Hana Pross, 17, Senior, Mountain Vista Governor's School, Warrenton,
Virginia, T: Dee Thompson

WASHINGTON
Bellevue, USWA03, Central Sound Regional Science & Engineering Fair
CBIO043I Vaccine Design Using in silico Tools: A Novel Influenza Vaccine
with Adjuvant
Gokul Sethu Gowri, 16, Junior, Inglemoor High School, Kenmore,
Washington, T: Suzanne Black
ENEV045T Implementation of a Carbon Dioxide Refrigeration System as a
Cogeneration Appliance and Alternative to Halocarbon-based
Refrigeration Systems
Sonia Krishna Murthy, 17, Freshman; Ethan Benjamin Perrin, 17, Junior;
Sophia Tevosyan, 17, Junior, Nikola Tesla STEM High School, Redmond,
Washington, T: Kate Allender
Bremerton, USWA50, Washington State Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM045I A Novel Phenotypically-Anchored Bioindicator for Assessing the
Developmental Marine-Life Impacts of Urban Stormwater Runoff
## Meera Radha Srinivasan, 17, Senior, Interlake High School, Bellevue,
Washington, T: Tia Thiel
CBIO056I Implementation of a Machine Learning Tool for Better Resistance
Prediction in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Mahalaxmi Elango, 16, Junior, Interlake High School, Bellevue, Washington,
T: Tia Thiel
CHEM043I Novel Design of Water Soluble Porphyrin Containing Supramolecular
Complex Nanoparticles for Enhanced Photodynamic Cancer Therapy
## Swetha Vanathy Shutthanandan, 17, Junior, Richland High School, Richland,
Washington, T: Brent Potter
EGPH044I Application of Tetrahedrite and Magnesium Silicide in a Novel
Thermoelectric Unicouple to Generate Electricity from Industrial
Waste Heat
Sriharshita Vani Musunuri, 15, Freshman, Henry M. Jackson High School,
Mill Creek, Washington, T: Andrew Sevald

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PHYS049T Optical Ion Reflector: Investigating the Elastic Collision Relationship
between Ions and the Chamber Walls during Nuclear Fusion in Order to
Enhance Plasma Density by Focusing a Plasma Beam
Rosemichelle Marzan, 17, Senior; Cameron David Beardsley, 17, Junior;
Hyrum Gordon Bock, 16, Sophomore, Northwest Nuclear Consortium,
Federal Way, Washington, T: Carl Greninger
Kennewick, USWA01, Mid-Columbia Regional Science and Engineering Fair
ENEV042I Development of a Filtration System for Simulated Wastewater Treatment
to Reduce Microplastic Pollution in a Freshwater Ecosystem
Payton Sherilyn Sample, 18, Senior, Sunnyside High School, Sunnyside,
Washington, T: Joyce E. Stark
ENMC028I Development of Novel Process for Large-Scale Fabrication of High Surface
Area MOF (Metal Organic Framework) Membranes for CO2 and H2 Capture
# Naveena Bontha, 15, Sophomore, Hanford High School, Richland,
Washington, T: Ben Koch
Tacoma, USWA02, South Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair
EBED028I NapX: Safety Alert Mobile Application to Detect Drowsy Drivers
Mehar Kaushik Nallamalli, 17, Junior, Capital High School, Olympia,
Washington, T: Michael Jansen
MCRO037I Comparative Analysis of Bacteriophages, Natural Antibacterials and
Pharmaceutical Antibiotics Against Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus and
Enterobacter aerogenes

Finalist Directory
# Anjali Vasisht, 16, Sophomore, Olympia High School, Olympia, Washington,
T: Michelle Whittaker
ROBO010I MyGlove: Assisting Hand Movements, Grip, and Tremor Detection
# Surabhi Gopal Mundada, 15, Sophomore, Olympia High School, Olympia,
Washington, T: Brian Wright
Vancouver, USWA04, Southwest Washington Science and Engineering Fair
BCHM012I The Effect of Grilling Method on Concentrations of Seven Carcinogenic
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Grilled Chicken Breasts
Courtney Therese Stump, 16, Junior, Columbia River High School, Vancouver,
Washington, T: Kelly Cameron
CELL048I Identification and Characterization of a Novel Immune Response against
AIDS Virus
# Reesab Pathak, 17, Freshman, Camas High School, Camas, Washington,
T: Kimberly Newman

WEST VIRGINIA
Fairmont, USWV50, West Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair
ANIM063I Studying the Resilience of Ants through the Effects of Food in an
Ant Colony's Environment
Robert Donald Phillips, 17, Junior, Musselman High School, Inwood,
West Virginia, T: Brenda Waterworth
BMED123I 3D Tumor Model for Testing Anticancer Drugs
Anisha Priya Valluri, 17, Junior, Cabell Midland High School, Ona,
West Virginia, T: Loretta Hayes
Keyser, USWV01, West Virginia Eastern Panhandle Regional High School Science Fair
BEHA027I A Splotch of?
Samantha L. Dodson, 16, Sophomore, Spring Mills High School, Martinsburg,
West Virginia, T: Karen Williams
CHEM040T Pill Solubility
Sophia Anne Bakar, 16, Junior; Christiana Pettit, 17, Junior, Spring Mills High
School, Martinsburg, West Virginia, T: Jana Woofter
West Liberty, USWV03, West Liberty State University Regional Science and Engineering Fair
MATS011I Safe and Sound Housing: A 2nd Year Study Using Rice Byproducts as a
Substitute for Adobe in Seismically-Active Regions in Developing Nations
# Miriam Terese Demasi, 16, Sophomore, Wheeling Park High School,
Wheeling, West Virginia, T: John Chacalos

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 WISCONSIN
Glendale, USWI02, Nicolet Science and Engineering Fair
BMED060I Predicting the Prevalence of Diabetes in Wisconsin Using
System Dynamics
Julian Nazareth, 16, Sophomore, Nicolet High School, Glendale, Wisconsin,
T: Eliot Scheuer
Madison, USWI04, Capital Science and Engineering Fair
BMED116I Diabetic Stem Cell Derived Cardiomyocytes in Disease Modeling and
Therapeutic Discovery
# Karina Schmidt, 18, Senior, Divine Savior Holy Angels, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
T: Betty Jo Azpell
Milwaukee, USWI03, University School of Milwaukee Science Fair
BMED029I The Reduction Oxidation Effect on the Binding of Osteonectin (SPARC)
and Platelet Derived Growth Factors (PDGF) in Atherosclerosis
Arundhati Pillai, 16, Sophomore, University School of Milwaukee, Mequon,
Wisconsin, T: Robert Juranitch
BMED066T Mammographic Breast Density: Association with Gail Risk Model and
Genetics Referral in a Recently Screened Clinical Sample, and Association
with Sonographic Lymph Node Type on Breast Ultrasound
Jack Karkar Collison #, 17, Junior; Davis Helene Collison, 15, Sophomore,
University School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, T: Erin Heaney,
Robert Juranitch
Finalist Directory

MATS005I Using Self-Cleaning Materials to Extend the Life of Stents and Catheters
Anshul Bhatnagar, 16, Sophomore, University School of Milwaukee, Mequon,
Wisconsin, T: Robert Juranitch
Milwaukee, USWI50, Badger State Science and Engineering Fair
BMED109I Myocardial Regeneration Potential of Human Induced Pluripotent
Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes
Zheng Yan, 17, Junior, Brookfield Central High School, Brookfield, Wisconsin,
T: Louise Thompson
ENMC020I A Study of Novel Spanwise Modifying Incomplete Spiroid Winglets
# Robert Joseph Hermanoff, 17, Junior, University School of Milwaukee,
Mequon, Wisconsin, T: Robert Juranitch

WYOMING
Greybull, USWY01, Northern Wyoming District Science Fair
CELL028I Evaluating Inhibitory Actions on the NF-KB Pathway Associated
with Reduced CD4 Protein Availability Generated by the Application
of Delphinidin
# Emma R. Nelson, 18, Senior, Greybull High School, Greybull, Wyoming,
T: Joel Kuper
EGCH004I Generation of Energy through Pellet Combustion: Organic Recyclables as a
Novel Fuel Source
Julianne Marie Carlson, 16, Sophomore, Greybull High School, Greybull,
Wyoming, T: Joel M. Kuper
Laramie, USWY50, Wyoming State Science Fair
BEHA014I Using Video to Judge Criminal Intent: Effects of Slow Motion and
Jury Instructions
Fiachra Rottinghaus, 14, Sophomore, Lander Catholic Homeschool,
Lander, Wyoming, T: Mallory Ann Hayes
CELL011I Simultaneous Inhibition of the PI3K/mTOR and Raf/MEK/ERK Pathways
in Melanoma
Darbi Schlenker, 16, Junior, Meeteetse High School, Meeteetse, Wyoming,
T: Mike Power
EGPH028I Large Scale Output Predictions for Small Emplacement Renewable Energy
# Katrina Marie Haines, 18, Senior, Southeast Goshen County High School,
Yoder, Wyoming, T: Roger Spears
PHYS020I AGN Properties and Host Galaxy Star Formation Rate in
Palomar-Green Quasars
# Lia Eggleston, 15, Junior, Home School, Laramie, Wyoming, T: Erin Klauk

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UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS
St. Croix, TEVI02, Good Hope Country Day School Science Fair
CELL045I The Implications of Hemorrhagic Shock on the Expression of Sirtuin 1
and Sirtuin 3
Kira Griffith, 14, Sophomore, Good Hope Country Day School, Kingshill,
United States Virgin Islands, T: Mary Jane Coles
CHEM062I Antioxidants in Dried and Fresh Herbs
Isabelle Elise Stamper, 16, Sophomore, Good Hope Country Day School,
Kingshill, United States Virgin Islands, T: Mary Jane Coles

URUGUAY
Montevideo, URY001, Feria Nacional de Clubes de Ciencia
BEHA001T Teaching Young Chefs
Isabel Geymonat, 18, Senior; Stefania Geymonat, 18, Senior; Ana Jorcin, 18,
Senior, Liceo Agustin Urbano Indart Curutchet, Rosario, Uruguay,
T: Gabriela Florin
EBED009T Sonda ALFA
Juan Beracochea, 19, Sophomore; Michael Romero, 19, Sophomore,
Escuela Tecnica de Minas, Minas, Uruguay, T: Wilder Martinez
MCRO002T Wastewater Treatament with Efficient Microorganism
Pablo Guala, 17, Junior; Lucas Garance, 18, Junior; Leticia Mendietta, 17,
Junior, Liceo Doctor Medulio Perez Fontana, Nueva Palmira, Uruguay,

Finalist Directory
T: Laura Vico

VIET NAM
Ha Noi City, VNM001, Ha Noi Science Fair 2012
BCHM033T AC-COOL, the Key to a New Green Process for Making Biodegradable
Bioplastic from Agricultural By-products
Dinh Bao Ngoc, 17, Senior; Le Minh Hieu, 16, Junior, High School for Gifted
Students of Hanoi National University of Education, Ha Noi, Viet Nam,
T: Nguyen Ngoc Ha
BMED101T Intranasal Insulin Enhances Spatial Memory and Cognitive Adjustment
Tran Minh Hieu, 17, Senior; Le Hoang Nhat, 17, Senior, Lam Son High School
for the Gifted, Thanh Hoa, Viet Nam, T: Trinh Thi Lan Anh
CHEM055T Study on Synthesis Material Containing Nano Magnetite Iron Oxide
Hoang Minh Quang, 16, Junior; Dinh Tien Dung, 16, Junior, Nguyen Tat
Thanh Lower and Upper Secondary School, Hanoi, Viet Nam,
T: Dung Tien Nguyen
ENMC059T An Ultrasonic Sensor Based Travel Aid Glove for the Blind
Lam Vu Hoang, 16, Junior; Tran Quoc Co, 17, Junior, Le Hong Phong High
School for the Gifted, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam, T: Hung Manh Vo
MCRO046T Screening of Bacillus Strains Isolated from the Gastrointestinal Tracts
of Shrimp to Develop Novel Probiotics for Improving Shrimp Quality
and Yield
Nguyen Minh Quang #, 17, Senior; Tran Van Anh #, 18, Senior, HUS High
School for Gifted Students, Hanoi, Viet Nam, T: Anh Thi Van Nguyen
PLNT046T Application of Light-emitting Diode (LED) on in vitro Chrysanthemum
morifolium Quality Improvement
Phan Mau Thuy Tien, 18, Senior; Doan Ngoc Anh Thu, 18, Senior, Thang Long
High School for the Gifted, Dalat, Viet Nam, T: Nhut Tan Duong

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