2024 High School Fair Winners
Thank you to all the students who entered projects into the fair this year, the teachers and mentors who supported them, and the judges who devoted hours of their time to our students’ presentations! We couldn't do this without your creative and innovative ideas. Also, a great big thank you to the sponsors and committee members for making the fair possible.
First place winners qualify to enter ISEF Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
All winners qualify to enter the Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF).
Winners and participating schools will be contacted via email with details on how to register for these fairs. All participants will receive feedback from the judges via their contact teacher.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Grand Prize Award Winner
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Region II Massachusetts ISEF Delegate
Kayla Vallecillo
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science
Minimizing Fuel-Oxidizer Mixture Inhomogeneities in Rotating Detonation Engines
First Place Awards
Sanofi First Place Award Winner
Jia Anand
St. Mark's School
Ginsenoside CK’s Effect on Social Behaviors and Aggression in Drosophila Melanogaster
Nicholas Giza
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science
A Novel Water-based Cooling Approach to Increase Solar Panel Efficiency
Second Place Awards
Srilakshmi Venkatesan
Hopkinton High School
An Examination of the Neuromuscular Impact Induced By Hypermagnesemia Hypercalcemia in Caenorhabditis Elegan Mutants: A Translational Genomic Model for Paralytic Drug Testing
Xinyuan (Yolanda) Zhou
St. Mark's School
Using Inverted Airfoils to Reduce Conical Vortex-Induced Uplift on Residential Buildings
Sarah Mattson
St. Mark's School
Ashwagandha's Effect on Locomotion in a C. Elegans Model of Huntington's Disease
Anoushka Nair and Dylan Striek
Hopkinton High School
A Novel Spectrophotometric Method of Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring for Type II Diabetes Using Correlated Electrolyte Concentrations
Third Place Awards
Evan Li
Worcester Academy
Multi-Omics Analysis of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Reveals New Insights into the Tumor Microenvironment
Misha Mishechkin and Vishnu Angiras
Tahanto Regional High School
Impact of Surface Conditions on the Magnus Effect
Kruthi Gundu
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science
Investigating Genetic Variability in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis to Identify Patient-Specific Treatment with Antioxidants
Palak Yadav
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science
Using MicroRNA Expression and Pathway Modeling to Noninvasively Detect Gynecologic Diseases
Daniel Guo
St. Mark's School
The Relationship Between Social Media and High Schooler Mental Health and the Efficacy of AI Models in Predicting Stress Levels among High School Students Using Social Media Posts
Disha Mudenur and Rylee Blair
Hopkinton High School
Assessing the Feasibility of Dawsonite Production as a Carbon Sequestration Strategy
Suri Hoang
Worcester Academy
Social Space Assay Reveals- F1 and F2 Drosophila Exhibited Sign of Autism Caused by Daily Excessive Consumption of Copper
Sierra Kelch
Wachusett Regional High School
Comparing the Effects of BPA and BPS on the Heart Rate and Reproduction of Daphnia Magna
Samhitha Bodangi
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science
Analyzing HLA sequences to Predict Organ Rejection and Find Targets for Precise Immunosuppression
Carey Huang
St. Mark's School
Screening Compounds Targeting Optic Nerve Regeneration Through Epigenetics
Ragav Iyer
Ashland High School
Astro-Seismic Prognostication Using Planetary Position, Historical Earthquakes and MATLAB-based Machine Learning
Anika Karre
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science
Examining Enhanced Komagataeibacter Hansenii Production via Unconventional Food Waste
Aanya Gupta
Shrewsbury High School
A Novel In Vitro Co-culture System of Primary Adipocytes and Cortical Neurons
Honorable Mention
Angad Pannu
Shrewsbury High School
Multi-Step Meta-Analysis of Multiple Human Genome-Wide-Association-Studies to Uncover Highest Risk SNPs Associated with Coronary Artery Disease, Type II Diabetes, and Alzheimer's Disease
Matthew Lyubchik
Wachusett Regional High School
The Application of Artificial Intelligence and Generative Design in the Optimization of Model Rocket Motor Nozzle Contours for Maximum Specific Impulse
Kaizar Rangwala, Pranamya Keshkamat
Hopkinton High School
Autonomous Algal Bloom Control via AI-Regulated Photodynamic Therapy
Daksh Dalal
Westborough High School
Automatic Waste Classification System
Lindsey Paradise
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science
Designing and Testing a Gamified App to Increase the Volume and Accuracy of Household Recycling
Shaurya Patni
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science
Utilizing Methotrexate and Dimethyl Fumarate on the STING Pathway Modulation to Alleviate Symptoms of Crohn's Disease.
Alexander Teymurazyan
Wachusett Regional High School
The Effects of Storage Conditions on Conductivity and Oxidation of Ti3C2Tx MXene Films
Jocelyn MacDonough
Wachusett Regional High School
The Intergenerational Effect of Ethanol on the Cognition and Behavior of D. Melanogaster
Ekaavli Daga
Wachusett Regional High School
Microalgae: Nature's Solution to Oil Pollution
Avery Kremer
Wachusett Regional High School
The Effect of Caffeine Addiction Withdrawal on the Memory of Newborn Drosophila Melanogaster
Steven Xiang
Bancroft School
Comparison of Pest Resistance in Crops with Natural and Artificial Priming
Elyse McManus
Bancroft School
The Antiviral Effects of Melatonin-Producing Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria
Ishana Saroha
Shrewsbury High School
Early Detection of Drug Toxicity Using Neural Networks
Tyler Scaringella
St. Mark's School
How Can the Number of Victims Who Experience a Swatting Crime be Reduced Through the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence?
Juliet Findlen
Hopkinton High School
Algae Fertilizer: Efficiency and Biosorption of Copper by Chlorella Vulgaris
Neha Nagireddy
Shrewsbury High School
An Application that Directs Users to Seeking Treatment from Urgent Care, Emergency Care, or at Home for Common Traumatic Injuries
Garima Chauhan
Hopkinton High School
Advanced Biosignature Detection Model For Finding Extraterrestrial Life Using Capillary Electrophoresis
Megan Ashun*
(*Mass Life Science Center Award)
Massachusetts Academy of Math Science
Solar Powered UV-C LED Water Sterilizer
Shuhan Luo
Worcester Academy
Non-Universality of Charm-Quark Fragmentation
Vasudevan Lakshmanan
Massachusetts Academy of Math Science
Simulating and Developing A Solar Tracking Solar Cell Attachment For Residential Areas
Emily King
Athol High School
Long-Term Memory of Planaria Following Regeneration: Implications for Improving Future Dementia Treatment
Special Awards
Logo Design Award
Allison Robertson
Athol High School
American Psychological Association Award for Achievement in Research in Psychological Science
Jia Anand
St. Mark's School
Ginsenoside CK’s Effect on Social Behaviors and Aggression in Drosophila Melanogaster
Association of Women Geoscientists Award of Geoscience Excellence
Disha Mudenur and Rylee Blair
Hopkinton High School
Assessing the Feasibility of Dawsonite Production as a Carbon Sequestration Strategy
NASA Earth System Science Project Award
Ragav Iyer
Ashland High School
Astro-Seismic Prognostication Using Planetary Position, Historical Earthquakes and MATLAB-based Machine Learning
United States Air Force Certificate of Achievement
Winners:
Tyler Scaringella
St. Mark's School
How Can the Number of Victims Who Experience a Swatting Crime be Reduced Through the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence?
Vikhaash Kanagavel Chithra
Massachusetts Academy of Math Science
Path Planning for an Autonomous Search and Rescue Drone
Mariam Iqbal
Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School
Integrating Wearable Technology for Improved Epilepsy Management
Damon Degre
Bancroft School
Two-Step Lock
United States Metric Association Science Fair Award for the Best Use of the International System of Units and MCTA
Alexander Teymurazyan
Wachusett Regional High School
The Effects of Storage Conditions on Conductivity and Oxidation of Ti3C2Tx MXene Films
The Yale Science & Engineering Association Most Outstanding Exhibit in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Shuhan Luo
Worcester Academy
Non-Universality of Charm-Quark Fragmentation
Ricoh USA Sustainable Development Award
Megan Darmanin
Wachusett Regional High
The Effects of the Level of Salinity of Water on Homemade Biodegradable Plastics
The Society for In Vitro Biology Certificate of Outstanding Achievement for Ability and Creativity in In Vitro Biology
Aanya Gupta
Shrewsbury High School
A Novel In Vitro Co-culture System of Primary Adipocytes and Cortical Neurons
The United States Agency for International Development Science Champion Award
Xinyuan Zhou
St. Mark's School
Using Inverted Airfoils to Reduce Conical Vortex-Induced Uplift on Residential Buildings
NOAA Pulse of the Planet Award
Eftalia Economou and Ndioba Fall
Bancroft School
Remediating Oil-Contaminated Soil in Rural Colombia by Using Bacillus Subtilis for Sustainable Crop Growth
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Developing Program Award
Athol High School