ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS), the leading showcase for high school student science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) research, is pleased to announce the 2022 winners of the 60and National JSHS Competition.
The tri-service-sponsored event – the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force Departments – took place last week and was hosted by Kirtland Air Force Base and administered by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). The first national in-person event since 2019 brought together 224 high school students and approximately 130 teachers, mentors, college professors, military personnel and more to compete and celebrate student achievement in science.
“Returning to an in-person event for the first time since 2019 was rewarding not only for our national finalists, but for all of the mentors, teachers, military and staff in attendance,” says Andrea Malenya, Project Manager, JSHS. “We were blown away by the insightful and innovative projects carried out by these students. Their professionalism and maturity in contributing to the greater body of scientific knowledge was a privilege to behold.
48 national winners – announced at the April 23 awards ceremony – presented their original scientific research for the first time in one of 49 regional competitions hosted by universities and colleges across the United States, from Porto Rico and Department of Defense (DoD) schools in Europe and the Pacific. The top five students from each region were invited to participate in the JSHS National Event as National Finalists. The top two finalists from each region participated in oral presentations for the chance to win scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $12,000. The other three finalists from each region entered the poster contest for a chance to win cash prizes. In addition to presenting their original research, students participated in lab tours, social events, and a careers and inside-out science fair.
“It’s exciting to see these high school students working at such a sophisticated level, connecting what they learned in their STEM courses to uncover new discoveries,” said Erika Shugart, Ph.D., executive director, NSTA . “We congratulate the finalists and national winners for their impressive achievements, and we congratulate the teachers and mentors who have supported them throughout the process. »
1st Place oral presentations: win $12,000 scholarships
Environmental Sciences
Olivia Pollock, New York – Upstate, Pelham Memorial High School
Development and evaluation of water-soluble bioplastics based on fucose
biomedical sciences
Okezue Bell, Philadelphia, Moravian Academy
A new anthropomorphic myoprosthesis for transradial amputees
Life sciences
Rohak Jain, Washington, Interlake High School
Elucidating the mechanisms of drug-induced hearing loss: characterization of interferon gamma signaling as a novel regulator of inflammation and hair cell regeneration in zebrafish
Medicine and Health/Behavioral Sciences
Rishab Jain, Oregon, Westview High School
SarcoSeg: a convolutional neural network-based sarcopenia analysis system via automatic segmentation of skeletal muscle and adipose tissue in cervical computed tomography towards precision medicine applications
Engineering and technology
Nidhi Mathihalli, Northern California and Western Nevada, Saratoga High School
A physical device to help the visually impaired read money using AI/machine learning in third world countries
Mathematics and computer science
Ryan Park, Jersey Shore, Millburn High School
ARIEL: Adversarial Neural Evolution for Unified Variant Prediction and Proactive Therapeutic Design
Physical science
Ashini Modi, Louisiana, Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Modeling of the atmospheric evolution of exoplanets in the habitable zone of M dwarfs
Chemistry
Marianne Liu, Intermountain, West High School
A new experimental-computational approach for the advanced design of solid polymer electrolytes
2n/a Placing oral presentations: win $8,000 scholarships
Environmental Sciences
Mithra Karamchedu, Oregon, Jesuit High School
Detecting Debris-Covered Glacier Boundaries Using Fractal Analysis and Standardized Differentiation of Thermal and Infrared Bands in Remotely Sensed Landsat Datasets
biomedical sciences
Vishruth Hanumaihgari, Pennsylvania, Parkland High School
The effects of a new CRISPR-Cas9 system on human cancer cells
Life sciences
Amara Orth, Iowa, Lewis Central High
Secret Sounds of Bees: Analyzing Bee Vibroacoustics Using Hidden Markov Models
Medicine and Health/Behavioral Sciences
Alexandra Heironimus, Kentucky, Manuel duPont High School
COPD detection algorithm for use with stethoscopes
Engineering and technology
Michelle Wang, Illinois, Carbondale Community High School
An autonomous drone with object detection and tracking capabilities
Mathematics and computer science
Michelle Hua, Southeast Michigan, Cranbrook Schools
Self-supervised neural network based on geometric coherence: a new deep learning framework for the reconstruction of human shapes and movements in 3D
Physical science
Mihai Crisan, Ohio, Arlington Senior High School
Development of a generic nanophotonic processor using programmable photonic integrated circuits (PPIC)
Chemistry
Sohi Patel, Texas Academy of Science and Technology
Scalable and sustainable synthesis of a new biobased polyurethane foam system incorporating by-products and industrial waste
3rd Place oral presentations: win scholarships of $4,000
Environmental Sciences
Samantha Chavira-Prieto, Kansas-Nebraska-Oklahoma, Northeast Lyons-Decatur
Surface biofilm and spectral analyzes of eight common plastic materials exposed to different environmental conditions using basic spectrophotometry and advanced microscopy
biomedical sciences
Christopher Luisi, New York – Long Island, John F. Kennedy High School
How Food Restriction Affects Drosophilia melanogaster’s Athletics, Metabolic Rate, and Lifespan
Life sciences
Liualevaiosina Le’iato, Hawaii, Tafuna High School
Glue vs Regular: Determining Which Cement Mix Is Best for Coral Restoration
Medicine and Health/Behavioral Sciences
Eileen Chen, South Carolina, Spring Valley High School
Discovery of potential SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor compounds from medicinal plants
Engineering and technology
Kevin Taylor, New York – Long Island Area, Paul D. Schreiber High School
Create a “Third Eye” for the Visually Impaired with Object Classification
Mathematics and computer science
Shobhit Agarwal, Texas, Reedy High School
OmniDoc: a multimodal quantum machine learning approach for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment prediction of neurodegenerative and cancerous diseases
Physical science
Sebastian Mengwell, Connecticut, Darien High School
Cloud Identification in Mars Daily Global Maps with Deep Learning
Chemistry
Yumi Mizobuchi, Hawaii, ‘Iolani School
A sustainable alternative to textile dyes: synthesizing and applying PMMA nanoparticles to create structural coloring
1st Place poster presentations
Environmental Sciences
Aryan Jain, Virtual, Amador Valley High School
biomedical sciences
George Cheng, North Carolina, Green Level High School
Life sciences
Darsh Mandera, Oregon, Jesuit High School
Medicine and Health/Behavioral Sciences
Sidhya Peddinti, Texas, Plano East High School
Engineering and technology
Prisha Shroff, Arizona, Hamilton High School
Mathematics and computer science
Srilekha Mamidala, Philadelphia, Garnet Valley High School
Physical science
Christine Ye, Washington, Eastlake High School
Chemistry
Cathy Tang, South Carolina, Spring Valley High School
2n/a Place poster presentations
Environmental Sciences
Talia Smith, New England Southern, Massachusetts Academy of Mathematics and Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
biomedical sciences
Cameron Sharma, Virginia, Mills E. Godwin High School
Life sciences
Carlos Ochoa-Marquez, Southwest, Monte Vista High School
Medicine and Health/Behavioral Sciences
Maya Chiravuri, Connecticut, Choate Rosemary Halls
Engineering and technology
Efe Eroz, Maryland, Montgomery Blair High School
Mathematics and computer science
Keira Talty, New York – Long Island, Mineola High School
Physical science
Meenakshi Nair, Northern California and Western Nevada, Mission San Jose High School
Chemistry
Isabell Owens, Missouri, Camdenton High School
3rd Place poster presentations
Environmental Sciences
Sriya Teerdhala, Texas, Plano East High School
biomedical sciences
Jasmyn Hoeger, Iowa, Beckman Catholic High School
Life sciences
Kaitlyn Culbert, New Jersey – Rutgers, Toms River High School North
Medicine and Health/Behavioral Sciences
Alan Ma, Oregon, Jesuit High School
Engineering and technology
Charlotte Michaluk, New Jersey – Rutgers, Hopewell Valley Central High School
Mathematics and computer science
Amy Dong, Ill., Hinsdale Central High School
Physical science
Rafe Abdulali, New York – Subway, The Packer Collegiate Institute
Chemistry
Roxsonna Janiszewski, Pennsylvania, Muhlenberg High School
Honorable mention, poster presentations:
Environmental Sciences
Lauren Ejiaga, Louisiana, Benjamin Franklin High School
biomedical sciences
Jack Mongan, New York – Upstate, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School
Life sciences
Thomas Commander, Florida, Jacksonville Episcopal School
Medicine and Health/Behavioral Sciences
Ayush Raj, Northern California and Western Nevada, Saint Francis High School
Engineering and technology
Jonathan Gutknecht, Georgia, The Gwinett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Mathematics and computer science
Laasya Acharya, Ohio, William Mason High School
Physical science
Ourania-Maria Glezakou-Elbert, Washington, Hanford High School
Chemistry
Shealy Callahan, Illinois – Chicago, Oak Park and River Forest High School
About JSHS: The JSHS (Junior Science and Humanities Symposium) program is a STEM competition sponsored by the United States Army, Navy, and Air Departments that promotes original research and experimentation in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the secondary level and publicly recognizes students for their outstanding achievements. By connecting talented students, their teachers, and research professionals at affiliated symposia and by rewarding research excellence, JSHS aims to expand the pool of trained talent ready to conduct research and development vital to our nation. . Regional and national JSHS symposia are held during the school year and reach more than 8,000 high school students and teachers across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Department of Defense Schools Europe and Pacific. Students must first attend their regional symposium where they compete for selection to present at the national symposium each year. For more information, please visit www.jshs.org.