捆绑强奸

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

Alabama

Central Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USAL02)

Mamidi, Durga Sravani, Grade: 8th
School: Alabama School of Fine Arts
Project Title: A Comparative Analysis of pH in Organic Ingredients and Cosmetic Products

Arizona

Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Fair (USAZ03)

Chandra, Jay, Grade: 8th
School: Gowan Science Academy
Project Title: A Low-Cost, Accurate and Quick Diagnostic Tool Using Artificial Intelligence To Predict Heart Efficiency (Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction)

Lukow, Nikola, Grade: 8th
School: BASIS Tucson North
Project Title: Mars: Guarding or Watching? A 10,000-Year Orbital Study Test

Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (USAZ50)

Choudhry, Zoya, Grade: 8th
School: Arizona College Prep – Erie
Project Title: Effects of Acetic Acid Pretreatment on Biomass Saccharification and Bioethanol Yield

Hariharan, Vaishavi, Grade: 8th
School: Arizona College Prep – Erie
Project Title: A Prickly Solution to Plastic Pollution: Enhancing the Tensile Strength of a Cactus Mucilage-Based Bioplastic via Citric Acid Crosslinking

Lim, Trinn, Grade: 8th
School: Horizon Community Learning Center
Project Title: Glow Up! Examining the Power of Social Influence in Teen Skincare Marketing

Yap, Jasmine, Grade: 8th
School: Willis Junior High School
Project Title: Quantifying the Impact of Environmental Temperature Conditions on Ascorbic Acid Retention Rates in Capsicum annuum Using Iodometric Titration

California

Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA01)

Balani, Aaryan, Grade: 8th
School: Oxford Academy
Project Title: EYEVA (Eye Visual Alignment): AI-Powered Wearable Strabismus Detection and Biofeedback Device

Bian, Violet, Grade: 6th
School: Turtle Rock Elementary School
Project Title: Bike Safety and Surrounding Awareness Sensor

Iyer, Neil, Grade: 8th
School: Davidson Academy Online
Project Title: Low-Cost Detection of Structural Behavior Changes Using Smartphone Vibration Data

Iyer, Nikita, Grade: 6th
School: Santiago Hills Elementary School
Project Title: Comparative Analysis of Biodegradable Hydrogels for Soil Moisture Retention and Seedling Growth

Le, Miranda Wang, Grade: 8th
School: TVT Community Day School – Upper Campus
Project Title: Pest to Plastic: Upcycling Invasive Fountain Grass Into Multi-Functional Bioplastic Materials

Madireddy, Virinchi R., Grade: 8th
School: California Connections Academy at Ripon
Project Title: Hidden Threats in Organic Fertilizers: A Study of Antibiotic Resistance in Commercial Animal-Based Fertilizers

Sinha, Anchit, Grade: 8th
School: Venado Middle School
Project Title: SmartCore Insert: A Modular Solution To Prevent Heat Season Grid Outages

Sun, Stella Chanelle, Grade: 8th
School: Fairmont Private School – Anaheim Hills Campus
Project Title: Wiping Out the Risk: Effectiveness of Cleaning Products for Removing Peanut Allergens From Nonporous Surfaces Measured by Chromogenic Assay

Vohra, Vinayak, Grade: 8th
School: The Pegasus School
Project Title: Testing the Efficiency and Accuracy of a Trash-Picking Robot Using Two Different Sensors

Zhai, Daniel, Grade: 6th
School: Turtle Rock Elementary School
Project Title: Bike Safety and Surrounding Awareness Sensor

Zhou, Angela, Grade: 7th
School: Orange County School of the Arts
Project Title: What Personality Does AI Have? How Eight Leading Models Compare

Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA02)

Banerjee, Avish, Grade: 8th
School: Madrona Middle School
Project Title: CPR Guardian: A Real-Time Digital Twin for CPR Rate and Depth Feedback

Cowan, Cleo Pax, Grade: 8th
School: Portola Highly Gifted Magnet Middle School
Project Title: The Paradoxical Effect of High-Concentration Soil Microplastics on Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Yield: A Follow-Up Study

Euh, Diane, Grade: 7th
School: Harvard-Westlake Middle School
Project Title: Machine Learning Modeling of Venus Flytrap Response Patterns Under Repeated Stimuli

Finley, Lana Yukiko, Grade: 7th
School: Walter Reed Middle School
Project Title: Phytoremediation of Agricultural Microplastics: Clean Water, Clean Food

Goodman, Norah, Grade: 7th
School: The Science Academy 捆绑强奸 Magnet
Project Title: Building a Cooler City, One Roof at a Time: Developing Cooler Roofing Solutions To Mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect

Kapoor, Nikita, Grade: 8th
School: Miraleste Intermediate School
Project Title: Symbiotic Power Generation: Investigating and Optimizing Microalgae-Microbial Fuel Cell for Enhanced Voltage Output

Krum, Sophia, Grade: 8th
School: Dana Middle School
Project Title: Planaria Regeneration as a Model To Study Hedgehog Pathway Inhibition for Basal Cell Carcinoma

Senthil Kumar, Abhinav, Grade: 7th
School: Walter Reed Middle School
Project Title: The Dancing Canvas: Decoding the Repercussion of Acoustic Frequency on Granular Materials

Swigert, Lilly, Grade: 8th
School: The Archer School for Girls
Project Title: Fly Away From Addiction: Testing Dibenzazepine’s Effect on Ethanol Preference in Drosophila melanogaster

Fresno County Science Fair (USCA03)

Nathan, Siddharth, Grade: 7th
School: Carden School of Fresno
Project Title: Berry Gentle: Design and Evaluation of a Soft Robotic Gripper for Strawberry Harvesting

Tiwana, Meera Kaur, Grade: 6th
School: Carden School of Fresno
Project Title: Engineering a Biodegradable pH Sensitive Color-Changing Sponge

Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (USCA05)

Bojja, Ishan Reddy, Grade: 7th
School: Oak Valley Middle School
Project Title: Early Detection of Superficial Spreading Melanoma With Machine Learning

Green, Joie, Grade: 8th
School: Muirlands Middle School
Project Title: Soon I Will Be Invisible: Directing Energy With Topological Metamaterials

Hendrix, Elise Ke Auli’I, Grade: 8th
School: The Rhoades School
Project Title: Determining Optimal Moisture Content of Sand Arena Footing for Equine Jumping

Taleppady, Aadarsh Rao, Grade: 7th
School: Oak Valley Middle School
Project Title: Early Detection of Superficial Spreading Melanoma With Machine Learning

Xu, Andrew (#), Grade: 8th
School: The Bishop’s School
Project Title: A Braille Embosser for Independent Use by Low-Vision People

Zagursky, Nicole, Grade: 8th
School: Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School
Project Title: Washing Away Our Oceans: How Household Laundry Fuels Microplastic Pollution

Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship presented by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (USCA07)

Burki, Ankith, Grade: 7th
School: BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
Project Title: Investigating the Effect of Low-Frequency Sound in Enhancing the Efficiency of Water Generation in Thermoelectric Atmospheric Water Generators

Gudihal, Aashraya, Grade: 7th
School: Challenger School
Project Title: Quantum Thermal Interference: Characterization of Thermal Light Interference in Multi-Slit Systems

Krishnapuram, Pranav, Grade: 8th
School: Tessellations – The Beneventi School
Project Title: Redundancy Degree and Reconstructibility in ?-Exact-Perfect Numbers

Partani, Vivann, Grade: 8th
School: Stratford Middle School
Project Title: Electromyographic Prosthetic Hand Prototype

Romanoff, Isaac Jinsung, Grade: 8th
School: Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Project Title: Fridge Firefly

Song, Everett, Grade: 8th
School: Stratford Preparatory School San Jose – Blackford
Project Title: AI-Powered Computer Vision for Real-Time Quality Monitoring in Safety-Critical Assembly

Sridhara, Shaan, Grade: 8th
School: Bret Harte Middle School
Project Title: FluoroBrush: A Smart Toothbrush With AI-Based Plaque Detection and Real-Time Brushing Guidance

Venkatakrishnan, Shrinidhi, Grade: 7th
School: Challenger School – Strawberry Park
Project Title: Natural Filtration Agents in Action: The Impact of Seaweed and Fruit Peels on Water Quality

Veremey, Alexandra, Grade: 6th
School: Laurel Springs School
Project Title: RF Electromagnetic Optimization of a Cylindrical Slot Antenna for Robust Real-Time Emergency LoRa Communication and Disaster Response

Yan, Raewen, Grade: 8th
School: Challenger School
Project Title: Design and Implementation of a PID-Controlled Small-Scale Electric Torrefaction System for Biomass Processing

Contra Costa County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA08)

Kochar, Arnav, Grade: 8th
School: Gale Ranch Middle School
Project Title: MaternalGuard AI: Protecting Every Precious Heartbeat

Rajvansh, Kashviera Kaur, Grade: 7th
School: Gale Ranch Middle School
Project Title: The Living Air Lab

HITACHI Science and Engineering Fair, Alameda County (USCA09)

Batra, Kaavya, Grade: 7th
School: John Horner Junior High School
Project Title: Smart Child in Car Alarm System

Batra, Svana, Grade: 7th
School: John Horner Junior High School
Project Title: Smart Child in Car Alarm System

Ghosh, Arrwin, Grade: 8th
School: Albany Middle School
Project Title: Everyday Consumer Chemicals and Immune Aging: PFAS and Phthalates in US Adults

Jakkula, Harshini, Grade: 8th
School: Fallon Middle School
Project Title: The Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Microplastic-Induced Stress in Mycorrhizal and Non-Mycorrhizal Plant Species

Kaur, Jasmehar, Grade: 8th
School: Centerville Junior High School
Project Title: IonReHydrant: Eco-Friendly Ion Exchange Filter To Treat Home Hydroponic Wastewater

Nemani, Prathik, Grade: 7th
School: Thornton Junior High School
Project Title: IonReHydrant: Eco-Friendly Ion Exchange Filter To Treat Home Hydroponic Wastewater

Soni, Neysa, Grade: 6th
School: Stratford School – Fremont Osgood Campus
Project Title: Eco-Friendly, Economical, Sustainable and Solar-Powered Air Purifier

Srivats, Rishab (#), Grade: 8th
School: John Horner Junior High School
Project Title: Gait Guard: Smart Insole for Real-Time Gait Correction

Venkatesh, Adarsh, Grade: 8th
School: Fallon Middle School
Project Title: Tremor-Tamer: Real Time Counter Vibration Supression for Parkinsonian Tremors

Santa Cruz County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA11)

Hunter-Pinsky, Linden, Grade: 7th
School: Gateway Middle School
Project Title: Investigating the Relationship of Sea Urchins (Echinoidea) to Giant Kelp (Macrocystis Pyrifera) Bed Recovery

San Bernardino, Inyo, Mono, (SIM) Science and Engineering Fair (USCA13)

Garg, Shreyas (#), Grade: 8th
School: Canyon Hills Junior High School
Project Title: Electrostatic Cyclone: The Ultimate Indoor Pollution and Duster Buster

Lee, Sophia, Grade: 6th
School: Eagle Canyon Elementary School
Project Title: Decomposing Booster

Lee, Stephanie (#), Grade: 8th
School: Canyon Hills Junior High School
Project Title: Finding the Hidden Treasure Behind Green Waste

Naswa, Parthvi, Grade: 8th
School: Canyon Hills Junior High School
Project Title: Rebuilding Pyrogenic Soils: Evaluating Stress Impacts and Bioremediation Viability for Ecosystem Recovery

Singh, Surveen, Grade: 7th
School: Etiwanda Intermediate School
Project Title: Taming the Tremors: Evaluating Seismic Protection Systems in Tall and Short Buildings

Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair (USCA15)

Grover, Henry (#), Grade: 8th
School: Riverside 捆绑强奸 Academy
Project Title: Sprayable Hydrogels for Preventing the Rekindling of Wildfires

Grover, Jack, Grade: 8th
School: Riverside 捆绑强奸 Academy
Project Title: Sprayable Hydrogels for Preventing the Rekindling of Wildfires

Kern County Regional Science Fair (USCA16)

Goldberg, Alekha (#), Grade: 7th
School: Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School
Project Title: Blue-reka! Investigating Methylene Blue as a Neuroprotectant for Traumatic Brain Injury Using a Novel In Vivo Drosophila Model

Kim, Benson, Grade: 6th
School: Ronald Reagan Elementary School
Project Title: Cooling Bakersfield: Time-To-Burn Regressions and Passive Mitigation of Urban Heat Islands

Narwal, Saanvi, Grade: 7th
School: Earl Warren Junior High School
Project Title: Hydrogel Enhanced Soil: A Strategy for Agricultural Water Conservation

California Science & Engineering Fair (USCA50)

Byun, Hayden Hayul, Grade: 7th
School: Pacific Trails Middle School
Project Title: How Laundering Affects UV Blockage in T-Shirts

Dasari, Shreyan, Grade: 6th
School: Winston Churchill Middle School
Project Title: A Novel Neural Network Framework for Increasing mRNA Stability via Sequence Optimization

Gundubogula, Nirvi, Grade: 7th
School: Challenger School – Ardenwood
Project Title: Electrostatic Energy Harvesting

Kanungo, Pihul, Grade: 6th
School: Luther Burbank Elementary School
Project Title: Testing UV Shields: A Quantitative Study of Skin Protection

Sternson, Olympia, Grade: 8th
School: The Rhoades School
Project Title: The Role of Language Specificity in Sparking Controversy on Social Media

Irvine Unified School District Fair (USCA78)

Alam, Zain, Grade: 7th
School: Jeffrey Trail Middle School
Project Title: Engineering Seeds for a Food-Secure World: Optimizing Alginate-Based Seed Coatings To Improve Germination in Saline Soils

Gu, Harrison, Grade: 7th
School: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
Project Title: VisionShield

Kwon, Rene (#), Grade: 8th
School: Sierra Vista Middle School
Project Title: Breaking the Phalanx: Using AHL/EPS Biomarkers To Modulate Pseudomonas fluorescens Biofilm Formation With Quorum Sensing Inhibitor Pathways by Natural and Synthetic Inhibitors Under Sublethal Kanamycin Stress

Mandaviya, Dia, Grade: 6th
School: Santiago Hills Elementary School
Project Title: Is Winning a Claw Machine Luck, Skill or Science? A 120-Trial Study Using Lego Technic Robotics

Price, Olivia, Grade: 7th
School: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
Project Title: At the Root of the Problem: Digging Ourselves Into Trouble After Wildfires?

Putlur, Geeta, Grade: 7th
School: Sierra Vista Middle School
Project Title: The Myco-Filter: Enhancing Phytoremediation With Fungi and Machine Learning

Zhao, Zixin, Grade: 7th
School: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
Project Title: Investigating Banana Plant Fibers as Natural Antibacterial Biomaterials and Scaffolds for Cell Adhesion

San Mateo County Office of Education 捆绑强奸 Fair (USCA80)

Bloom, Lyra, Grade: 8th
School: Sandpiper Elementary School
Project Title: BinBuddy: AI Trash-Sorting Robot for Kids

Park, Andrew, Grade: 8th
School: Sandpiper Elementary School
Project Title: Interactive 3D Sound Antenna for Real-Time Sound Localization and Visualization

Roychowdhury, Ayan, Grade: 7th
School: Sacred Heart Schools
Project Title: How Much Hidden Degradation Is There Behind Your Favorite Drinks?

Tseng, Jay, Grade: 7th
School: Stanford Online High School
Project Title: Real-Time Pothole Detection, Mapping and Driver Warning Using AI Computer Vision and Smartphone Accelerometer Data

Wang, Bowen (#), Grade: 7th
School: Central Middle School
Project Title: Aftershock Oracle: Machine Learning-Based Aftershock Risk Forecasting for Earthquake Safety

Colorado

Denver Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USCO10)

Rao, Anirudh, Grade: 8th
School: 捆绑强奸 School and Academy
Project Title: Mirai 未来: A Sustainable Alternative for Electrochemical Batteries Using Specially-Treated Nanomaterials and Water

Florida

Tomoka Region Science and Engineering Fair (USFL04)

Cáceres, Dante, Grade: 7th
School: Homeschool
Project Title: Forest Shield: Fire Resistance Study Comparing 4 Natural Fire Retardant Materials

Hilley, Jayu Hazel, Grade: 7th
School: Silver Sands Middle School
Project Title: Beyond Faraday: Analyzing Mass Loss and Gain in Copper Electroplating—A Comparison of Real-World Data and Theoretical Predictions

Alachua Region Science and Engineering Fair (USFL08)

Pyae, Aung, Grade: 8th
School: Fort Clarke Middle School
Project Title: Celestial Geometry: A Mathematical Approach to Modeling Patterns and Periodic Variations in Lunar Orbital Distance

Broward Regional Science & Engineering Fair (USFL09)

Asselta, Scarlett, Grade: 8th
School: American Heritage School
Project Title: A Biodegradable DNA-Triggered Capsule and Wearable Patch for Early Sepsis Detection

Wakefield, Maximilian Andre, Grade: 8th
School: Pine Crest School – Fort Lauderdale Campus
Project Title: Novel Dementia Screening and Monitoring Tool Using Passive Speech Recordings

Brevard South Regional 捆绑强奸 Fair (USFL13)

Forsman, Lily Ann, Grade: 7th
School: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School
Project Title: The Drag Dilemma: The Impact of Shape and Texture on the Drag Force of a Rocket Nose Cone

South Florida Science and Engineering Fair (USFL15)

Afkhami Searcy, Elizabeth Allenia (#), Grade: 7th
School: Southwood Middle School
Project Title: Some Like It Hot: Miami’s Urban Heat Islands Aid the Spread of Their Most Prolific Invasive Lizards

Durham, Luca, Grade: 7th
School: Maritime and Science Technology Academy
Project Title: Concrete Reinvented: Reinforcing Porous Concrete With Fibers

Schurer, Katarina, Grade: 8th
School: George Washington Carver Middle School
Project Title: Teaching AI Chemistry From Names

Big Springs Regional Science Fair (USFL16)

Chetty, Jaiden, Grade: 6th
School: Howard Middle School
Project Title: The Great Insulation Showdown

Dr. Nelson Ying-Orange County Science Exposition (USFL17)

Challa, Siddharth Surya, Grade: 8th
School: Orlando Science School Middle/High Charter
Project Title: Smart Smoke Detection System

Roshid, Zihan Ibrahim, Grade: 7th
School: Ibn Seena Academy
Project Title: Evaluating the Effects of Hull Shape Design on Submarine Hydrodynamics Using Turtle Biomimicry

Sonawane, Anay, Grade: 8th
School: Orlando Science School Middle/High Charter
Project Title: Navigaid 2.0

Saint Johns County 捆绑强奸 Fair (USFL21)

Jimenez, Nicolas, Grade: 8th
School: Pine Island Academy
Project Title: SLEEVi: Spatial and Light Enhanced Environmental Vibration Interface

Seminole County Regional Science, Mathematics & Engineering Fair (USFL23)

Adhikari, Ishaan, Grade: 7th
School: Sanford Middle School
Project Title: How Can Mathematical Modeling Be Used To Reduce Emergency Response Times?

Chauhan, Maanya, Grade: 8th
School: Sanford Middle School
Project Title: Nature Caretaker: Using AI To Help With Early Plant Disease Detection and Identification

Xia, Yifan, Grade: 8th
School: Sanford Middle School
Project Title: Hollow Gold-Nickel Nanoparticles: A Cheaper and More Powerful Alternative to Conventional Solid-Gold Nanoparticles

Brevard Mainland Regional 捆绑强奸 Fair (USFL28)

Lauer, Jace (#), Grade: 8th
School: Homeschool
Project Title: Analyzing Mathematical Patterns in Resistor Networks

Mitsakos, Marissa, Grade: 8th
School: Space Coast Junior/Senior High School
Project Title: Eco-Friendly Bioremediation Techniques for Absorption of Excess Phosphate Nutrients in the Indian River Lagoon, Towards Preventing Harmful Algal Blooms: A Comparative Analysis

Palm Beach Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USFL29)

Diaz-Padua, David, Grade: 8th
School: Pine Crest School – Boca Raton Campus
Project Title: Effects of Probiotic Supplementation on Neural-Driven Behaviors in Planaria

Hall, Max, Grade: 8th
School: Pine Crest School – Boca Raton Campus
Project Title: Enhancing Driver Decision-Making at Yellow Lights by Using Only GPS Data

Karpeles, Larissa, Grade: 7th
School: American Heritage School Boca Delray
Project Title: Measuring Ascorbic Acid in Synthetic Urine Using 2,6-Dichloroindophenol Sodium Salt Hydrate

Mahesh, Rhea, Grade: 8th
School: Pine Crest School – Boca Raton Campus
Project Title: Investigating the Efficacy of Dietary Interventions With Cellulose Fiber and Ascorbic Acid Supplementation To Mitigate Microplastic-Induced Heart Rate Variability and Oxidative Stress in Daphnia magna

Nguyen, Chrysana, Grade: 8th
School: Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
Project Title: Stored Sunshine: Improving Solar-Powered Aquaponics With Battery Storage

Pasco Regional Science and Engineering Showcase (USFL30)

Varma, Aarti, Grade: 8th
School: Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
Project Title: Operation Neutralization: Investigating How the Conditions of Ascorbic Acid Dilution Affect Seawater’s Parameters so a Chemical and Biochemical Analysis Can Be Done To Aid Desalination Efficiency

State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida – Ying Scholars (USFL50)

Frank, Bailey Quinn, Grade: 8th
School: Pine Crest School – Fort Lauderdale Campus
Project Title: Designing an eDNA Sampler To Provide Health Surveillance Through the Detection and Identification of Bacterial Pathogens in Rural Communities

Jitari, Daniel (#), Grade: 8th
School: Indian Ridge Middle School
Project Title: A Dual-Channel Elastocaloric Cooling System Using Nitinol Wire

Georgia

Gwinnett Regional Fair (USGA11)

Babwani, Ayaan, Grade: 7th
School: Trickum Middle School
Project Title: Patient Zero: Novel Computational Framework for Personalized Parkinson’s Therapy Optimization

Georgia State Science and Engineering Fair (USGA50)

Jain, Samvar, Grade: 8th
School: DeSana Middle School
Project Title: Analysis of Epoch Variability in CNNs for Skin Cancer Detection

Maddu, Samhitha Kiran, Grade: 8th
School: The Globe Academy
Project Title: Plasticizers in Pads: A Study of Phthalate Content

Nix, Ryan, Grade: 8th
School: Richards Middle School
Project Title: Harvesting Sound: Testing Piezoelectric Energy Generation Through Simulated Tissue

Sharma, Advay, Grade: 8th
School: DeSana Middle School
Project Title: Analysis of Epoch Variability in CNNs for Skin Cancer Detection

Sundar, Adhip, Grade: 8th
School: DeSana Middle School
Project Title: Analysis of Epoch Variability in CNNs for Skin Cancer Detection

Guam

Guam Island-Wide Science Fair (TEGU01)

Yan, Derrick, Grade: 8th
School: Saint John’s School
Project Title: Mechanical Properties of Recycled-Glass Concrete for Erosion Control Structures

Hawaii

Hawaii District Science and Engineering Fair (USHI05)

Tao, Joanna (#), Grade: 8th
School: Waiakea Intermediate School
Project Title: Investigating the Effects of a Native Hawaiian Herb on Alleviating the Detrimental Effects of Volcanic Ash

Wissman, Madilyn, Grade: 8th
School: Hilo Intermediate School
Project Title: ??pe?ape?a in Flight: Observing Hawaiian Hoary Bat Evening Flight Patterns

National Advancing Indigenous Science & Engineering Fair (USHI50)

Beecroft, James Tatsuumi, Grade: 8th
School: Our Savior Lutheran School
Project Title: Seed Darts: Engineering Low-Cost Paper and 3D-Printed Seed Darts for Controlled Aerial and Drone-Assisted Reforestation Using Native Plants in Hawai’i

Yamamoto, Reilly Ichiro Kaulana, Grade: 8th
School: Our Savior Lutheran School
Project Title: Seed Darts: Engineering Low-Cost Paper and 3D-Printed Seed Darts for Controlled Aerial and Drone-Assisted Reforestation Using Native Plants in Hawai’i

Illinois

捆绑强奸 Science and Engineering Research Challenge (USIL02)

Baghmanli, Bahtiar, Grade: 8th
School: Waterloo Junior High School
Project Title: Which Origami Design Is the Best for Efficient Portable Solar Panels

Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region X Science Fair (USIL04)

Garg, Veer, Grade: 8th
School: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Project Title: PneumoniaScan: Convolutional Neural Network To Improve Pneumonia Detection in Resource Limited Setting

Illinois Junior Academy of Science North Suburban Region 6 Science and Engineering Fair (USIL05)

Prakash, Varna, Grade: 8th
School: Twin Groves Middle School
Project Title: Biochar Alginate Fertilizer: A Sustainable Approach To Mitigate Agricultural Nitrogen Emissions

Vimal Raj, Renee Catherine, Grade: 8th
School: Twin Groves Middle School
Project Title: Chitosan Induced Flocculation for Microplastic Removal To Produce Purified Sea Salt

Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Exposition (USIL50)

Geiger, Nanami Tamura, Grade: 8th
School: Pope John XXIII School
Project Title: Using Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) to Reverse Coral Reef Decline With Eggshells

Liu, Macy, Grade: 8th
School: Quest Academy
Project Title: Effect of Neodymium’s Temperature on Eddy Currents: Aluminum vs. Copper

Patel, Parv, Grade: 8th
School: Quincy Junior High School
Project Title: The Effect of Soccer Shoe Impact Material on Ball Velocity, Spin Rate and Trajectory

Punjala, Shrikari, Grade: 7th
School: Quest Academy
Project Title: How Do Calcium Carbonate Crystals Affect Bacterial Growth?

Virla, Oscar, Grade: 7th
School: Summit Hill Junior High School
Project Title: Propelling With Ions

Indiana

Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair Region 6 (USIN25)

Akgul, Nilufer, Grade: 8th
School: Honey Creek Middle School
Project Title: Mapping Emergency Services: Distribution and Income Analysis in Greater Indianapolis

Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair (USIN50)

Fei, Melody, Grade: 8th
School: West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School
Project Title: Flood Vulnerability Mapping Using Sentinel-1 SAR and GIS

Kentucky

Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USKY02)

Knockwafel, Lincoln, Grade: 6th
School: Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Project Title: Rusting Alaska: Salt’s Impact on Iron Oxidation and Precipitation

Williams, Miles, Grade: 8th
School: Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Project Title: Exploring the Effects of Phototherapy on Stem Cells and Signaling

Central Kentucky Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USKY05)

Islam, Sarah Nur, Grade: 6th
School: Winburn Middle School
Project Title: Headache Halt: A Behavioral Forecasting Approach to Predicting and Preventing Headaches

Tibrewal, Aarav Kumar (#), Grade: 8th
School: Beaumont Middle School
Project Title: Analyzing the Efficiency of Root-Finding Algorithms on Multi-Application Polynomials

Kentucky Science and Engineering Fair (USKY50)

Mohammed, Hasnain, Grade: 6th
School: Nur Islamic School of Louisville
Project Title: Cancer Cell Growth & Natural Inhibitors

Louisiana

Louisiana Region VII-Science and Engineering Fair (USLA01)

Park, Nathan, Grade: 8th
School: Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet School
Project Title: The Effect of Geometric Configuration on Maximum Holding Weight of Adhesive Tape

Vijaikrishnah, Vanathi, Grade: 8th
School: Glasgow Middle School
Project Title: Powdered Banana Peel Coagulation

Louisiana Region V Science and Engineering Fair (USLA05)

Basra, Armaan Singh, Grade: 7th
School: Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School
Project Title: Microscan AI: A Portable AI-Based Microplastic Detection System

Maryland

Frederick County Science and Engineering Fair (USMD02)

P., Jonathan Daniel, Grade: 7th
School: Urbana Middle School
Project Title: The Telomere Clock: How Stress Accelerates Cellular Aging

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Region IV Science Fair (USMA02)

Ohara, Koji (#), Grade: 8th
School: R.J. Grey Junior High School
Project Title: A Smart Chessboard: Detecting Individual Chess Pieces Using Copper Tape and Resistance Material

Riaz, Mohammad Ibrahim, Grade: 7th
School: The Islamic Academy for Peace
Project Title: Removing Microplastics From Water Using Chitosan-Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles

Shakir, Zaynab, Grade: 7th
School: The Islamic Academy for Peace
Project Title: Design and Evaluation of a Low-Cost Electrostatic and Bio-Enhanced Air Filtration System

Siddiq, Roudha Fathima, Grade: 6th
School: The Islamic Academy for Peace
Project Title: Cool Pavers: Turning Down the Heat in Our Cities: Which Porous Material is Most Effective at Reducing Heat Absorption and Increasing Cooling Rates in Concrete Pavers To Help Mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect?

Soong, Zachary, Grade: 8th
School: Lesley Ellis School
Project Title: The Natural Solution for Noise Pollution

Zaheer, Maryam, Grade: 6th
School: The Islamic Academy for Peace
Project Title: Cool Pavers: Turning Down the Heat in Our Cities: Which Porous Material is Most Effective at Reducing Heat Absorption and Increasing Cooling Rates in Concrete Pavers To Help Mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect?

Massachusetts Region II State Science Fair (USMA05)

Chang, Jason (#), Grade: 7th
School: Worcester Academy
Project Title: HelioSphere: A Buckyball-Inspired Fresnel Lens Concentrator for Enhanced Photovoltaic Performance

Sandeep, Grahitha, Grade: 8th
School: Oak Middle School
Project Title: Optimizing Biodegradable Composite Films for Sustainable Food Packaging

Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair (USMA50)

Patel, Chittesh, Grade: 8th
School: Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Project Title: A Novel Alternative to Conventional Antibiotics: Selective Capture of Harmful Gut Bacteria Using a Mucin-Based Formula While Preserving Beneficial Microbiota

Shah, Aagam Samarth, Grade: 8th
School: Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Project Title: A Novel Alternative to Conventional Antibiotics: Selective Capture of Harmful Gut Bacteria Using a Mucin-Based Formula While Preserving Beneficial Microbiota

Michigan

Science and Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit (USMI02)

Kathula, Soham, Grade: 7th
School: Greenhills School
Project Title: Optical Spectroscopy for Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Measurement

Pandit, Sanat, Grade: 6th
School: Greenhills School
Project Title: Project Soteria: A Low-Cost Fire Mitigating UAV Implemented Through Stereovision, Sonar and Path Planning Algorithms

Zeidan, Jeffrey, Grade: 7th
School: Greenhills School
Project Title: Non-Invasive Optical Glucose Monitoring System

Minnesota

Saint Paul Science Fair (USMN09)

Gao, Kate, Grade: 8th
School: Saint Paul Academy and Summit School
Project Title: Wipe if Off—A Solution to Enable L5 Self-Driving

Western Suburbs Science Fair (USMN10)

Lin, Olivia, Grade: 6th
School: Minnetonka Middle School
Project Title: Making Water Soft: Mathematically Modeling the Progression of a Softening System and Investigating the Potential Microplastic Contamination of Water Softeners

Minnesota Academy of Science State Science & Engineering Fair (USMN50)

Garry, Isabella, Grade: 7th
School: Central Middle School
Project Title: A Novel Method for Microplastic Removal From Simulated Gastric Fluid Using Plant Mucilage Flocculants

Lin, Autumn, Grade: 8th
School: Breck School
Project Title: More Than Just Skin Health: How Do Chemical and Mineral Sunscreens Affect Photosynthesis in Freshwater Plants?

Zhou, Olivia, Grade: 8th
School: Minnetonka Middle School
Project Title: Make Ocean Clean Again—With the Help of Ferrofluids and Sound Waves

Missouri

Missouri Southern Regional Science Fair (USMO03)

Allphin, Anslee, Grade: 6th
School: Neosho Middle School
Project Title: An In Vivo Bioassay of GLP-1(C) Pharmaceuticals in Freshwater Systems Using Daphnia magna as a Bioindicator

Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair (USMO04)

Schweitzer, Eleanor, Grade: 6th
School: Liberty Middle School
Project Title: The Effect of Non-Eco and Eco Friendly Laundry Detergent on Skin Moisture Retention

Waqar, Izza, Grade: 8th
School: Islamic School of Greater Kansas City
Project Title: Effects of Particle Size on Aggregation in a Model of the Bouncing Barrier

Montana

Montana Science Fair (USMT50)

Rost, Rye Lynn (#), Grade: 7th
School: Baker Junior High School
Project Title: Musa acuminata and Musa paradisiaca Mashup: Developing Higher Resistant Starch Bioplastics

Nebraska

Greater Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair (USNE02)

Palsamy, Niththil, Grade: 7th
School: Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
Project Title: When Water Runs Low: How Drought Stress Alters Growth and Stomatal Behavior in Radish Seedlings

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Science & Engineering Expo (USNH50)

Madasamy, Kaushik, Grade: 6th
School: Portsmouth Middle School
Project Title: Mindless to Mindful: Stop Mindless Scrolling Through Neurofeedback and Coherence Training

New Jersey

Hudson County 捆绑强奸 Showcase (USNJ02)

Shaikh, Haazim Mohammed, Grade: 8th
School: Infinity Institute
Project Title: Energy Under Your Feet: Piezoelectric Responses on Different Floors

Bergen SciChallenge (USNJ79)

Agarwal, Ashvika, Grade: 7th
School: Ridgedale Middle School
Project Title: TerraRelease: A Biodegradable, Moisture-Responsive Fertilizer Diffusion System

Bhojawala, Nathan S., Grade: 7th
School: The Elisabeth Morrow School
Project Title: Quantifying Environmental Injustice: A Multivariable Machine Learning Approach to Predicting Asthma Risk in New Jersey Census Tracts

Gandhi, Sartaj Singh, Grade: 7th
School: Monroe Township Middle School
Project Title: Meat Freshness Monitor

Gupta, Devansh, Grade: 8th
School: Toms River Intermediate North
Project Title: Measuring the Effects of Light, Watering, and Leaf Health on Plant Electrical Signals—Low-Cost Sensors for Monitoring Plant Electrical Activity and Assessing Plant Health

Iigaya, Seiji, Grade: 8th
School: Tenafly Middle School
Project Title: Modeling Violin Expression: Timbral Dynamics at the Instability Boundary

New Mexico

Central New Mexico Regional Science and Engineering Challenge (USNM01)

Barrantes, Zoheb, Grade: 7th
School: Albuquerque Academy
Project Title: Simulating Climate Change: the Impact of Diurnal Warming on King Oyster Mushroom Growth

Paruchuri, Sahana, Grade: 8th
School: Albuquerque Academy
Project Title: Beyond Accuracy: Brain Tumor AI—A Confidence-Calibrated Multi-Stage CNN for MRI Tumor Detection, Subtype Classification and Glioma Grading

Prasankumar, Ashvita, Grade: 8th
School: Desert Willow Family School
Project Title: A Change of Heart: Predictive Modeling of Heart Disease Risk

Northeastern New Mexico Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USNM05)

Wodrich, Noah, Grade: 7th
School: Taos Academy Charter School
Project Title: Super Solar Cells

New York

Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (USNY02)

Arun, Aditri, Grade: 8th
School: Hauppauge Middle School
Project Title: Orange Is the New Green

Butov, Ethan, Grade: 8th
School: Jonas E. Salk Middle School
Project Title: BioShield: Building Wildfire Resilience Through Intelligent Nature-Inspired Defense

Heitefuss, Hanna Ryan, Grade: 8th
School: Long Beach Middle School
Project Title: Investigating Saltwater Intrusion on the Development and Growth of Vigna radiata and Heart Modulation of Daphnia magna

Syvertsen, Emilia, Grade: 7th
School: Bro. Joseph C. Fox Latin School
Project Title: GL-PAW1: Variant Analysis on the Canine Population

Regeneron-Westchester Science and Engineering Fair (USNY05)

Sano, Ikoi, Grade: 8th
School: Scarsdale Middle School
Project Title: Protecting Children’s Vision: Designing 7-MX Derivatives for Myopia

Central New York Science and Engineering Fair (USNY06)

Lavelle, Conor, Grade: 8th
School: Manlius Pebble Hill School
Project Title: Trusst or Busst? Which Bridge Truss Design Has the Highest Strength to Weight Efficiency Ratio?

Hunter College High School Science and Engineering Fair (USNY78)

Mendelow, Phoebe, Grade: 8th
School: Hunter College High School
Project Title: Microfibers in Domestic Laundering and Solutions To Reduce

North Carolina

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Regional Science Fair (USNC01)

Abraham, Jovan, Grade: 6th
School: Community House Middle School
Project Title: Tilt or Torque: Real Time Stabilization of a Two-Wheeled Robot Using Proportional Control

Anandkumar, Timothy, Grade: 8th
School: Socrates Academy
Project Title: Evaluating Estuarine Waters as Alternative Freshwater Resources Using Data Science: A Multivariate Analysis Using USGS Data, Field Sampling, and Statistical Modeling

North Carolina State Science Fair (USNC50)

Dhinakaran, Rhishi, Grade: 8th
School: Fred J. Carnage Middle School
Project Title: LichenLens: Using Lichens as Bioindicators of Air Quality and Geomorphology

Jha, Trisha, Grade: 8th
School: Mills Park Middle School
Project Title: A Novel Approach to Stent Design and Drug Release Treating Restenosis

Karthik Kamu, Aashritha, Grade: 7th
School: Cary Academy
Project Title: StressTrack: A Low-Cost Enzyme-Driven Electrical Switch for Stress Biomarker Detection

Roy, Kautik, Grade: 8th
School: Fred J. Carnage Middle School
Project Title: LichenLens: Using Lichens as Bioindicators of Air Quality and Geomorphology

Shah, Swara, Grade: 7th
School: Mills Park Middle School
Project Title: In Silico Molecular Docking Analysis of Blue Zone Phytochemicals and Western Compounds as Potential Activators of the Mitochondrial SIRT3 To Improve Human Longevity

Ohio

Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair (USOH02)

Devarajan, Aadhi, Grade: 8th
School: Birchwood School
Project Title: SkinNet: Enhancing Early Detection of Skin Cancers via ConvNextV2 and Metadata Fusion

Jayant, Dhriti, Grade: 7th
School: Columbia Middle School
Project Title: Protecting Probiotics: How Buffer Foods Affect Curd Probiotics During Digestion

University of Cincinnati Science and Engineering EXPO (USOH10)

Senthil, Diya, Grade: 8th
School: Walnut Hills High School
Project Title: Optimizing the Timing of Quercetin Treatment To Protect Saccharomyces cerevisiae From Sodium Nitrite-Induced Oxidative and Nitrosative Stress

State Science Day (Ohio) (USOH51)

Arcot, Dhruva, Grade: 8th
School: Willard Grizzell Middle School
Project Title: Investigating Biochemical and Hematological Markers in Taste Dysfunction

Moy, Casey (#), Grade: 8th
School: Cincinnati Classical Academy
Project Title: Protection or Peril? Investigating Sunscreen’s Potential Impact on Skin Cells

Oklahoma

Central Oklahoma Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USOK03)

Kidangathazhe, Anthony Philip, Grade: 7th
School: Stillwater Middle School
Project Title: Understanding ADHD in U.S. Children: Role of Behavior, Family and Community Environments in Mitigating Comorbidities

Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair (USOK50)

Ward, Locklyn Raye, Grade: 8th
School: Grove Middle School
Project Title: A Study of Open Field Plants, Native and Non-Native, and Their Antimicrobial Properties Against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis

Oregon

Beaverton-Hillsboro 捆绑强奸 Expo (USOR04)

Chen, Wilson, Grade: 8th
School: Meadow Park Middle School
Project Title: An AI-Powered Real-Time Web Detoxifier for Safe but Unrestricted Browsing

Singaraju, Lasya, Grade: 8th
School: Stoller Middle School
Project Title: Nature’s Cleanse: Turning Kitchen Scraps Into a Safer and Healthier Water Supply

Northwest Science Expo (USOR50)

Aswal, Prisha, Grade: 7th
School: Willamette Valley Academy
Project Title: Mushrooms vs. Microplastics: Using Fungi To Accelerate PLA Breakdown in Oregon Soil Environment via Pleurotus ostreatus Enzymatic Catalysis

Dokania, Ishaan, Grade: 6th
School: Willamette Valley Academy
Project Title: Eye in the Sky: From Pixels to Predictions for Lithium and Beyond

Kuruveri, Vivasvan, Grade: 6th
School: Stoller Middle School
Project Title: Spectroscopic Ripeness Detection Using Photoresistor Based Circuit

Lee, Shanran, Grade: 8th
School: Stoller Middle School
Project Title: A Cost-Effective Method and System for Detecting Nanoplastics

Liu, Albert (#), Grade: 7th
School: Willamette Valley Academy
Project Title: Power for Decades Without Recharging-PNP Cell: A Photon-Based Nuclear Prototype Battery With Optional Radiation Detection

Manipatruni, Vihaan, Grade: 6th
School: Willamette Valley Academy
Project Title: Cartkids: Convenience, Not Just Cost, Drives Ultra-Processed Food Exposure in U.S. Children’s Grocery—Computational Montecarlo and Knapsack Study of Grocery Carts

Nasarpuri, Tvisha, Grade: 8th
School: Willamette Valley Academy
Project Title: Mushrooms vs. Microplastics: Using Fungi To Accelerate PLA Breakdown in Oregon Soil Environment via Pleurotus ostreatus Enzymatic Catalysis

Pennsylvania

Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair (USPA01)

Mogilineedi, Sai Sri Valli, Grade: 8th
School: Mountain View Middle School
Project Title: A Novel Controlled Release System for GERD Drugs Using Immobilization Techniques

Delaware Valley Science Fairs (USPA03)

Basu, Rajika (#), Grade: 8th
School: Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School
Project Title: THEA: Tree Health Evaluation Assistant—A Multisensor Device for Assessing Physiological Stress in Trees

Bhatia, Kashvi, Grade: 7th
School: Springhouse Middle School
Project Title: ResistRadar: A Multi-Faceted Clinical Decision Support Platform for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in India

Bhavsar, Krishiv, Grade: 8th
School: William Allen Middle School
Project Title: An Innovative Approach To Reduce the Fertilizer Usage in Tomato Plants Utilizing Novel Endomycorrhizal Species

Chaudhry, Amaaya Fatima, Grade: 7th
School: Moravian Academy Middle School
Project Title: Angles, Accuracy and Aces (Using Math To Predict Tennis Serve Accuracy)

Hassan, Aiza, Grade: 8th
School: Marlboro Memorial Middle School
Project Title: Nature’s Solution to Microplastics: Eco-Friendly Removal of Micro- and Nanoplastics Using Plant and Fungi-Derived Biopolymers

Kovur, Shreyaan, Grade: 8th
School: Lionville Middle School
Project Title: Smart Vision

Neas, Julianna, Grade: 8th
School: Orefield Middle School
Project Title: Thermal Cooling Conditions and Their Impact on Bismuth Crystal Growth

Parthasarathy, Prisha, Grade: 7th
School: University Scholars, Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
Project Title: Data Driven Study of Temperate Arthropod Activity: Linking Habitat Microclimates to Ground Level Conditions (an Innovative Approach to Strengthening Vector-Borne Disease Prevention)

Pati, Parinitha, Grade: 8th
School: Marlboro Memorial Middle School
Project Title: Nature’s Solution to Microplastics: Eco-Friendly Removal of Micro- and Nanoplastics Using Plant and Fungi Derived Biopolymers

Sudhakar, Tharun, Grade: 8th
School: Lionville Middle School
Project Title: Smart Vision

Velpula, Jaswanth, Grade: 8th
School: Lionville Middle School
Project Title: Smart Vision

Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair (USPA04)

Aldous, Henry, Grade: 8th
School: Colfax K-8
Project Title: Using a Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram To Determine the Age of the Messier 34 Star Cluster

Chethan, Dhruv, Grade: 7th
School: Ingomar Middle School
Project Title: Environmental Effects on Red Eye Color Gene Expressivity in Drosophila melanogaster

Kapoor, Shreyan, Grade: 7th
School: Ingomar Middle School
Project Title: Environmental Effects on Red Eye Color Gene Expressivity in Drosophila melanogaster

Prasad, Dwai, Grade: 8th
School: Marshall Middle School
Project Title: Experimental Analysis of Different Rocket Nozzle Geometries Affecting Thrust Performance in Propulsion System

Singhal, Aarav, Grade: 7th
School: Ingomar Middle School
Project Title: Environmental Effects on Red Eye Color Gene Expressivity in Drosophila melanogaster

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Math Fair (TEPR01)

Calderón Gutiérrez, Saúl E., Grade: 8th
School: Escuela Especializada en Matemáticas, Ciencias y Tecnología
Project Title: Modular Arithmetic and the Pigeonhole Principle in the Study of Collisions in a Simplified Hash Model

Humacao Regional Science Fair (TEPR05)

Rivera, Jansiel Armando, Grade: 8th
School: Escuela María Dávila Semidey
Project Title: Sargassum: From Marine Intruder to Ecologic Resource

Rivera Hernández, Adrianna Sofía, Grade: 8th
School: Escuela S.U. Clara Maldonado de Aramburu
Project Title: Development of an Environmental Forensic Chemical Fingerprint System With Interactive Visualization To Assess Coastal Water Quality in Eastern Puerto Rico

Ponce Regional Science Fair (TEPR06)

Feliciano-Rivera, Wileidy Enid, Grade: 7th
School: Escuela Intermedia Rafael Irizarry Rivera
Project Title: Evaluation of the Effect of EcoMusa: Bioplastic Mulch Based on Musa paradisiaca for Weed Control (Phase II)

Tennessee

Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair (USTN06)

Nachnani, Anisha, Grade: 6th
School: University School Nashville – Edgehill Campus
Project Title: Plastic Beneath the Surface: Quantifying the Impact of Soil Microplastics on Early Plant Development

Texas

Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX01)

Bhattacharya, Sonika, Grade: 8th
School: Pioneer Heritage Middle School
Project Title: Neuro-AI Method To Identify the Goldilocks Window for Optimal Emotional Regulation

Chong, Timothy, Grade: 7th
School: Saint Mark’s School of Texas
Project Title: Pencil and Paper: Developing a Novel Low-Cost, Sensitive and Rapid Graphite-Based Paper Biosensor To Detect D-Lactate, a Possible Early Marker of Pathogen-Contaminated Water

Gudipati, Ishan, Grade: 7th
School: Reynolds Middle School
Project Title: In Silico Simulation of Neuronal Pentraxin-2 (NPTX2) Protein and Aptamer Interactions for Detecting Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease

Kalakonda, Vihaan, Grade: 8th
School: Coppell Middle School
Project Title: ASCEND: An AI-Driven Sensor for Cancer-Associated Electrochemistry With Normalised Drift-Correction

Khanna, Saloni, Grade: 8th
School: Pioneer Heritage Middle School
Project Title: Microbial Fuel Cell Technology for Concurrent Bioenergy Generation and Wastewater Purification

Lega, Mark Yannick, Grade: 7th
School: Homeschool
Project Title: Modeling Professional and Youth Sports With Markov Chains: Expected Value of Decisions

Lien, Megan, Grade: 7th
School: Murphy Middle School
Project Title: Redesigning the Casing of the Epinephrine Auto-Injector To Increase Accessibility

Lim, Ethan, Grade: 8th
School: Pat and Catherine Fowler Middle School
Project Title: Quadratic Superiority: Analyzing the Asymptotic Convergence of Simpson’s Rule

Mahesh, Anya, Grade: 8th
School: Pat and Catherine Fowler Middle School
Project Title: Identifying and Validating Gene Expression Biomarkers for Autism Spectrum Disorder Using a Multi-Modal Computational Approach

Pawar, Advaita, Grade: 7th
School: Uplift North Hills Preparatory
Project Title: PhytoSense: An Automated, Low-Cost IoT Ecosystem for Remote Monitoring and Controlled Environment Agriculture in Sustainable Urban Cultivation Using the ESP32 Microcontroller

Pham, Tyler Hoang, Grade: 8th
School: Coppell Middle School
Project Title: ASCEND: An AI-Driven Sensor for Cancer-Associated Electrochemistry With Normalised Drift-Correction

Rajadeepan, Nilaa, Grade: 6th
School: Pat and Catherine Fowler Middle School
Project Title: AI-Assisted Traffic Alert System (SignBuddy)—Using GPS and AI Vision To Detect Speed Limits Real-Time and Warn Drivers When Speeding

Seelam, Vishwak Sai Reddy, Grade: 7th
School: Coppell Middle School
Project Title: ASCEND: An AI-Driven Sensor for Cancer-Associated Electrochemistry With Normalised Drift-Correction

Sheik, Shazneen, Grade: 8th
School: Pioneer Heritage Middle School
Project Title: Neuro-AI Method To Identify the Goldilocks Window for Optimal Emotional Regulation

Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX03)

Bitenc, Charlie, Grade: 8th
School: Kennedale Junior High School
Project Title: An Engineering Study on How Impeller Design Impacts the Power Output in a Small-Scale Hydroelectric System

Yousuf, Shayaan, Grade: 8th
School: Jerry Knight 捆绑强奸 Academy
Project Title: The Power of the Magnetic Pulse: A Novel Mathematical Formula for Stabilizing Ferrofluids in Targeted Drug Delivery for Cancer Therapy

Rio Grande Valley Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX04)

Kavas, Ahmet Ihsan, Grade: 8th
School: Homer J. Morris Middle School
Project Title: Spin the Stats: From 2D to 3D Galton Board

Montelongo, Nathan Gael, Grade: 7th
School: Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
Project Title: Shellfish Contributions to Ecosystem and Human Health: Evaluating Chitosan’s Natural Ability To Remove Microplastics

Science Engineering Fair of Houston (USTX05)

Ahsan, Myreen (#), Grade: 8th
School: Friendswood Junior High
Project Title: Millions to Molecules: Dual Mechanism Small-Molecule Discovery via HTVS and Machine Learning-Guided Molecular Dynamics for Frontotemporal Dementia

Gupta, Ansh, Grade: 8th
School: McCullough Junior High School
Project Title: Twisting Braids With Group Theory: Cryptography Future Beyond Primes

Gupta, Reyansh, Grade: 8th
School: Willow Wood Junior High School
Project Title: Implementing a Hybrid CNN-Transformer Model for ASL Fingerspelling Translation

Janco, Alyssa Julia, Grade: 8th
School: The Emery/Weiner School
Project Title: The Effects of Glycerin Concentration on the Decomposition of Starch-Based Biodegradable Bioplastics

Jaswal, Ganeev K., Grade: 7th
School: Fort Settlement Middle School
Project Title: HydroSentinel: A Distributed IoT Safety Net for Aging Public Water Systems Using Multi-Modal Sensors for Pipeline Leak, Contamination Detection and Pump Health Monitoring

Li, Hannah Chen, Grade: 7th
School: James and Sharon Tays Junior High School
Project Title: Can a Plant Eat Plastic? Assessing the Efficiency of Nepenthes Digestive Fluid in Decomposing Synthetic Polymers

Oueini, Amira, Grade: 8th
School: Westbrook Intermediate School
Project Title: Effect of Near-Infrared Light on the Heart Rate of Daphnia magna Under Sugar Stress

Sisy, Adel (#), Grade: 8th
School: Homeschool
Project Title: Delta Protein Atlas: A Novel Atlas for Disease to Protein Sequence to Structure to Mutation Function

Thota, Aarvi, Grade: 7th
School: Sartartia Middle School
Project Title: Wearable Biometrics–Integrated Model for Early Detection of Nighttime Arrhythmia Risk

Yadav, Shubham, Grade: 7th
School: Knox Junior High School
Project Title: Mitigating Electronic Nose Cross-Sensitivity for Non-Invasive Lung Cancer Screening: A Volatile Organic Compound Classification Approach via Dynamic UV-Thermal Modulation

Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX11)

Rao, Nishka (#), Grade: 7th
School: BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus
Project Title: Artificial Intelligence Meets Immunotherapy: Designing Smarter Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells

Tripathi, Adya (#), Grade: 8th
School: Jose M. Lopez Middle School
Project Title: Stabilizing Soil To Reduce Structural Foundation Movement by Using Novel, Non-Toxic Sustainable Additives- Year 3

Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USTX13)

Amirisetty, Srivibhav, Grade: 7th
School: Leander Middle School
Project Title: Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease Using Explainable Machine Learning Models Trained on EEG Data

Fang, Jia-Lu, Grade: 8th
School: Pflugerville Middle School
Project Title: Nature’s Bandages: Natural Antimicrobial Wound Dressings

Hirsave, Arya (#), Grade: 8th
School: Canyon Vista Middle School
Project Title: Greening the Red Planet: New Strategies To Enhance Seed Germination and Plant Growth in Mars Regolith Simulant

Palamarthy, Shreya, Grade: 7th
School: Long-View Micro School
Project Title: Predicting Food Spoilage To Prevent Wastage With Edge-ML on Multi-Sensor Microbial Gas Signals

Palamarthy, Siddhant, Grade: 7th
School: Long-View Micro School
Project Title: Real-Time Detection of Syncope Through Edge-ML and Abnormality Assessment Based on Multi-Sensor Fusion of Motion and Physiological Signals

Patra, Anahita, Grade: 8th
School: Homeschool
Project Title: PCM Power: Storing Heat Smarter

Sheela, Anish, Grade: 8th
School: BASIS Cedar Park
Project Title: Graph-Theoretic Identification of Topological Bottlenecks in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Under Oxidative Stress

Tran, Jack Evan, Grade: 8th
School: Pflugerville Middle School
Project Title: Nature’s Bandages: Natural Antimicrobial Wound Dressings

Trivedi, Vansh, Grade: 7th
School: Pearson Ranch Middle School
Project Title: Piezoelectric Bio-Slime: Optimizing Lysine Concentration for a Self-Powered Chronic Wound Healing Platform

Utah

Central Utah 捆绑强奸 Fair (USUT04)

Huntington, Boston, Grade: 6th
School: Lakeview Elementary
Project Title: Claws and Effect: An Engineering Experiment

Kaushik, Roshan, Grade: 8th
School: Challenger School – Traverse Mountain
Project Title: Advanced Deep Learning Neural Network Solution for Papilledema Detection Using DenseNet121 in Python

University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair (USUT05)

Chandan, Sai H., Grade: 8th
School: American Preparatory Academy
Project Title: From Space Landers to Earthquake-Proof Bridges: Tensegrity as Nature’s Shock Absorber

Ding, Olivia Yimeng, Grade: 8th
School: West High School
Project Title: Can Exercise Sharpen the Adolescent Mind?

Gu, Ellianna (#), Grade: 8th
School: Wasatch Junior High
Project Title: Bot-tling up Emotions: How AI Chatbots Interpret and Respond to Emotionally Challenging Scenarios

Jurynec, Mara (#), Grade: 7th
School: Churchill Junior High
Project Title: Brick by Brick: The Influence of Substrate Composition on the Structural Integrity of Mycelium Bricks

Oderda, Elliott, Grade: 7th
School: Churchill Junior High
Project Title: Brick by Brick: The Influence of Substrate Composition on the Structural Integrity of Mycelium Bricks

Turpin, Winston Gregory, Grade: 8th
School: Challenger School – Farmington
Project Title: Reactivation of Aluminas for the Removal of t-Butylcatechol From Isoprene

Harold W. & Helen M. Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair of Utah (USUT07)

Varela, Clara, Grade: 6th
School: Thomas Edison Charter School
Project Title: Frost Formation and Isoperimetric Tiling

Zhan, Melody, Grade: 7th
School: Thomas Edison Charter School
Project Title: Reimagining Herbicides: Homemade Organic Acids as More Sustainable, Affordable and Low-Toxicity Alternatives

Virginia

Northern Virginia Science and Engineering Fair (USVA01)

Mahapatra, Arhan, Grade: 8th
School: Swanson Middle School
Project Title: The Effect of Bacterial Environment on Peptide Antibiotic Gene Clusters: A Comparison of Oral and Fermented Food Bacteria

Saperstein, Laura, Grade: 8th
School: Swanson Middle School
Project Title: The Effect of Polymer Concentration on Hydrogel Viscosity

Zelenovic, Alec, Grade: 7th
School: Gunston Middle School
Project Title: A Multivariable Math Model for Predicting Win Probability in 12U Travel Baseball

Prince William-Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USVA06)

Sabharwal, Guransh, Grade: 8th
School: Marsteller Middle School
Project Title: Skyrover AI—Preventing Ground Collisions at Airports

Wagner, Thomas, Grade: 7th
School: Parkside Middle School
Project Title: The Effect of Wing Shape on Air Flow: Laminar Versus Turbulent Flow

Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair (USVA09)

Li, Chelsea (#), Grade: 8th
School: Old Donation School
Project Title: Design of a Hands-Free Page Turning System for Pianists Using an Arduino Nano With Gesture Recognition

Rossi, Isabel (#), Grade: 8th
School: James Blair Middle School
Project Title: Listening in the Right Places: Game Theory and Optimization for Earthquake Sensor Placement

Singh, Hiya, Grade: 8th
School: Yorktown Middle School
Project Title: Aether: An Adaptive Dual-Timescale Air Purification System for Acute and Chronic Pollution Using Optical Spike Detection and IoT Monitoring

Metro Richmond Science and Engineering Fair (USVA13)

D’Souza, Rylan Carl, Grade: 7th
School: George H. Moody Middle School
Project Title: Evaluating the Effect of Spectral Lighting Variation on AI-Based Fruit Ripeness Classification Performance

Sudhireddy, Srihaas Reddy, Grade: 7th
School: George H. Moody Middle School
Project Title: Comparative Performance Analysis of Investment Strategies Using Controlled Historical Backtesting

Washington

Mid-Columbia Regional Science and Engineering Fair (USWA01)

Kulkarni, Anvi, Grade: 8th
School: Enterprise Middle School
Project Title: Smart Irrigation: How Often Should You Water Your Plants?

Santhosh, Suhavi, Grade: 6th
School: Leona Marshall Libby Middle School
Project Title: HelpingHand: A Smart Glove Prototype Turning Signs to Sounds

Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (USWA50)

Edwin, Joanna L., Grade: 8th
School: Odle Middle School
Project Title: The Impact of DRD2 Genetic Variants on Schizophrenia Medication: An In Silico Analysis of Drug Affinity

Kamalanath, Meera, Grade: 6th
School: Rose Hill Middle School
Project Title: Chemotaxis in Physarum polycephalum as a Cellular Model for Cancer and Immunity

Karthik, Diya, Grade: 8th
School: Evergreen Middle School
Project Title: B7-H3 ImmunoPredict: AI Powered Prediction of B7-H3 in Diffuse Midline Glioma and Medulloblastoma

Rao John, Aryen, Grade: 8th
School: Eastside Preparatory School
Project Title: LIPID SHIELD: Computational and Ethnopharmacological Screening of Antioxidant Phytochemicals From Ayurvedic and Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants for Inhibiting Lipid Peroxidation

Roehmholdt, Soren, Grade: 6th
School: Silverwood School
Project Title: Does the Temperature of a Tennis Ball Affect How High It Bounces?

Sengupta, Aryadit, Grade: 7th
School: Willows Preparatory School
Project Title: FoodSense: Food Spoilage Detection and Mitigation Using Multimodal Gas and Visual Sensors Integrated With a Raspberry Pi and Machine Learning

Sun-Zhuang, Andrew, Grade: 7th
School: The Evergreen School
Project Title: VisionStrike: Portable AI-Powered Baseball Pitching Machine

Van Hoose, Violet Michelena, Grade: 8th
School: Jane Addams Middle School
Project Title: How Can Mycofiltration Be Used To Prevent Landfill Leachate From Entering Ground Water?

Xue, Olivia (#), Grade: 7th
School: Odle Middle School
Project Title: BreatheYourWay—A Music-Integrated Respiratory Training Device for Neurodivergent Youth

West Virginia

West Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair (USWV50)

Nawai, Kianoosh, Grade: 8th
School: West Virginia Virtual Academy
Project Title: Design, Optimization and Evaluation of a Low-Cost, Compact Bionic Hand for Functional Restoration and Accessibility