Science Talent Search (STS)
Below are listings of students who did their research with Stony Brook mentors (including participants in the Garcia Center Research Summer program, the Simons Summer Research Program; and independent research students).Congratulations to these students, and to the SB faculty, post docs, graduate and undergraduate students who helped them in their research!
Please contact Karen Kernan if you have additional information. We rely on you to help keep this listing up-do-date.
- 2024
Regeneron STS 2024
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Aidan Cazalet
Saint Anthony's High School, Melville, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarExamination of the Effects by a Salinity and Temperature Gradient on Microcystis aeruginosa Morphology: A Keyence Fluorescence Microscope Analysis S Dr. Christopher Gobler
Ronojoy Hem
School of Marine & Atmospheric SciencesRohan Dalal
Johns Creek High School, Johns Creek, GA
Regeneron STS ScholarNeuromesodermal Progenitor Cells Give Rise to Blood Through a Myoblast/
Hemangioblast Bipotential IntermediateDr. Benjamin Martin
Biochemistry & Cell BiologySophie D'Halleweyn
Bronx High School of Science, Bronx, NY
Regeneron STS FinalistAlleviating the Energy Crisis: A Novel Multi-Task Machine Learning Algorithm for Designing Efficient Nanocatalysts To Reduce Industrial Energy Impact Dr. Anatoly Frenkel
Dr. Prahlad Routh
Materials Science & Chemical EngineeringGracelynne Hao
Bridgewater-Raritan HS
Bridgewater, NJ
Regeneron STS ScholarGreen Synthesis of Black TiO2 Nanoparticles: A Promising Candidate for Solar-Driven
Photocatalytic Water DecontaminationDr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryVincent Huang
Syosset HS
Syosset, NY
Regeneron STS FinalistA Smart Computer Program LauePt4 for Recognizing and Simulating Laue Patterns and Its Applications Dr. Michael Dudley
Dr. Balaji
Raghothamachar
Materials Science & Chemical EngineeringBradley Kelton
Ward Melville High School, East Setauket, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarGeochronologic and Dynamic Constraints on the Topographic Evolution and Critical
Mineral Deposits of the Southwestern United StatesDr. William Holt
GeosciencesEric Tang
River Hill HS
Clarksville, MD
Regeneron STS ScholarBuilding Redundancy for Resilient Distributed Optimization Dr. Ji Liu
Electrical & Computer EngineeringAngelika Wang
Cary Academy, Cary, NC
Regeneron STS ScholarConstruction of Modified Speckle Optical Tweezers for Horizontal Particle Trapping
in AirDr. Eric Jones
Laser Teaching Center, Physics & AstronomyRichard Wong
Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS , Plainview, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarTemporal Phage Therapy: A Strategy for Managing MRSA Resistance Utilizing
Bacteriophage Sb-1Dr. Sangeet Honey
Microbiology & ImmunologyJulianne Wu
University HS, Irvine, CA
Regeneron STS FinalistSex-Related Signaling of the Angiotensin II Pathway in Primary Aortic Smooth
Muscle CellsDr. Iwao Ojima
Chemistry, Institute for Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery - 2023
Regeneron STS 2023
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Samir Batheja
Half Hollow Hills HS, Dix Hills, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarAssociation Between Sleep and Fatigue in Depression: Role of GABA and Glutamate Dr. Christine DeLorenzo
Center for Understanding Biology using Imaging Technology (CUBIT); Psychiatry; Biomedical EngineeringHiral Chavre
George W. Hewlett HS, Hewlett, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarNMDA Receptor Mutation and KCC2 Inhibition Induce Changes in Brain Development Associated With Neurodevelopmental Diseases Dr. Howard Sirotkin,
Amalia Napoli, Neurobiology & BehaviorJames Hou
Bishops School, CA
Regeneron STS ScholarNear Real-Time Seismic Human Fatality Information Retrieval From Social Media With Few-Shot Large-Language Models Dr. Susu Xu
Civil EngineeringEmily Kim
Jericho High School, Jericho, NY
Regeneron STS FinalistThe Dual Roles of Activated Carbon as an Adsorbent and Photocatalyst for Azo Dye Removal Dr. Taejin Kim
Materials Science & Chemical EngineeringAshley Lam
Herricks HS
New Hyde Park, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarNovel Zinc Oxide/Nanocellulose Composite as a Photocatalyst for Water Purification Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryAnna Liu
Rancho Bernardo HS, San Diego, CA
Regeneron STS ScholarA Selective Removal of Carboxylated Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) via Silver-Assisted Coagulation Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryKiele Morgan
Bronx HS of Science, Bronx, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarThe Effect of NMDA Receptor Blockade on Neurogenesis and Neural Crest Development Dr. Howard Sirotkin
Amalia Napoli, Neurobiology & BehaviorAmit Saha
William A. Shine Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarDeep Learning Accelerated Lattice-Boltzmann Simulations for Multiscale Modeling of Thrombosis Dr. Yuefan Deng, Y. Zhu, P. Zhang , Applied Mathematics & Statistics; M. Rafailovich, Materials Science & Chemical Eng.
Holy Mary Zaher
Smithtown HS Saint James, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarThe Correlation Between Peroxisome Levels and Short-Term Memory Loss
in a PINK1 -/- Rat Model of Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Mary Kritzer
Neurobiology & Behavior - 2022
Regeneron STS 2022
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Sabrina Chen
Syosset HS, Syosset, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarNegative Charges at T168, S169, and/or S170 of ECM11 Promote Wild-Type Meiotic Progression and Synapsis in Meiotic Saccharomyces cerevisiae Cells Dr. Nancy Hollingsworth
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyBen Choi
Potomac School, McLean, VA
Regeneron STS FinalistAn Ultra-Low Cost, Mind-Controlled Transhumeral Prosthesis Operated via a Novel Artificial Intelligence-Driven Brainwave Interpretation Algorithm
Dr. Ji Liu
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Jonathan Chung
Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarMicrobial Associations Constrain Coral Adaptations to Heat Stress: An Integrative Multi-Dataset Analysis Dr. Robert Thacker
Ecology & EvolutionAmy Feng
Pittsford Sutherland HS, Pittsford, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarExtending Choice Probability to High Dimensional Neural Data Dr. Il Memming Park
Neurobiology & BehaviorJessica Liang
Coppell HS, Coppell, TX
Regeneron STS ScholarCS-VAE: Compressive Sensing-Based Variational Autoencoder: Theory and Design Dr. Wei Zhu
Applied Mathematics & StatisticsRoberto Lopez
Brentwod HS, Brentwood, NY
Regeneron STS FinalistEvaluating Phragmites australis Wrack Accumulation in a Long Island Salt Marsh Ecosystem and Assessing Its Effect on Carbon Sequestration, the Nitrogen Cycle, and Sediment Biota Dr. Dianna Padilla
Ecology & Evolution;
Dr. Rebecca Grella
Brentwood HSRicardo Lopez
Brentwod HS, Brentwood, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarEvaluating Salt Marsh Restoration at Sunken Meadow: Analysis of Sediment Loss and Accretion Dr. Dianna Padilla
Ecology & Evolution;
Dr. Rebecca Grella
Brentwood HSYash Narayan
The Nueva School, San Mateo, CA
Regeneron STS FinalistDeepWaste: Applying Deep Learning on a Mobile Device for Accurate, Low Cost, and Ubiquitous Waste Classification
Dr. William Holt,
Dr. E. Troy Rasbury GeosciencesSarah Schubel
Smithtown HS, East Saint James, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarLoss of NMDA Receptor Signaling Results in Excess Proliferation of CNS and Neural Crest-Derived Cells Dr. Howard Sirotkin; Neurobiology & Behavior Harshita Sehgal
Roslyn HS, Roslyn, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarUnderstanding the Evolutionary Development of Radio-Resistance in the Brassicae Family
Nicolette Sipperly, Ph.D. candidate - Ecology & Evolution (Davalos research group) Emily Zhou
The Harker School, San Jose, CA
Regeneron STS ScholarComputer-Assisted Detection of Intracranial Aneurysms Using a Transformer Deep Neural Network in 3D MR Angiography Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Chemical Engineering - 2021
Regeneron STS 2021
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Ashley AlcantaraBrentwod HS, Brentwood, NYRegeneron STS Scholar Farming Biodegradable Packaging Using Pleurotus ostreatus Mycelium Dr. Dianna Padilla
Ecology &Evolution
and
Dr. Rebecca Grella
Brentwood HSMichael Batavia
Bronx HS of Science, Bronx, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarNew Computational Model For Mitosis to Save Lives from Cancer Dr. Yuefan DengApplied Mathematics & Statistics Derek Chien
The Davidson Academy of Nevada, Reno, NV
Regeneron STS ScholarCuring COVID-19: Novel Design and Computational Evaluation of Potential SARS-CoV-2 Helicase Inhibitors Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryEthan Ocasio
The New School of Northern Virginia, Fairfax, VA
Regeneron STS ScholarDeep Learning Prediction of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer’s Disease Conversion at 3 Years Using Longitudinal and Whole-Brain 3D MRI Dr. Tim DuongRadiology Julia Salatti
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarUtilizing MR Imaging to Analyze Tumor Texture and Its Effects on Long Term Survival in Patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme Dr. Tim DuongRadiology - 2020
Regeneron STS 2020
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS
William Borges
Roslyn HS, Roslyn, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarAn Innovative Approach to Recover Nitrogen from Wastewater Using Nanostructured Cellulose Sulfate Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryIsha Brahmbatt
Ardsley HS, Ardsley, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarRemoval of Rare Earth Metal Ions from Contaminated Water by Sustainable Carboxycellulose Nanofibers Derived from Agave through Nitro Oxidation Process Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryFeiyang Dai
Jericho Senior HS, Jericho, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarPredicting Major Depressive Disorder Treatment Response: Examining Pretreatment Biomarkers GABA and Glx Dr. Christine DeLorenzo
Psychiatry, Biomedical Engineering, CUBITArushi Dogra
Del Norte HS, Del Norte, CA
Regeneron STS ScholarThe Role of C1q and CD4+ T-cells in the Pathogenesis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Dr. Berhane Ghebrehiwet
MedicineMaximilian Du
Fayetteville-Manlius HS, Manlius, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarDecreasing Renewable Energy-Induced Power Grid Instability Through the Improvement of LSTM Neural Networks for Better Short-Term Wind Power Predictions Dr. Zhenhua Liu
Applied Mathematics & Statistics, Computer ScienceAshley Guo
Palo Alto HS, Palo Alto, CA
Regeneron STS ScholarMetabolic Regulation in Neuronal Morphogenesis Dr. Shaoyu Ge ,
Dr. Qiaojie Xiong
Neurobiology & BehaviorSejal Gupta
Hicksville HS, Hicksville, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarDevelopment of a Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict the Path of Joints for Gait Rehabilitation Dr. Anurag Purwar
Mechanical EngineeringCarrie Hsu
Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarDevelopment of a Frustrated Total Internal Reflection Biosensing System for Noninvasive Terahertz Imaging and Detecting Cell Growth Dr. Hassan Arbab
Biomedical EngineeringJordan Klein
Ward Melville HS,
East Setauket, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarPrevalence of Tick-Borne Diseases in Fire Island Deer Ticks Dr. Jorge Benach
Dr. Santiago Sanchez-Vicente
Microbiology & ImmunologyJeffrey Li
Gilman School
Baltimore, MD
Regeneron STS ScholarBiopolymer-based Pore Fluids for Sustainable Geotechnical and Civil Engineering Applications Dr. Dilip Gersappe
Materials Science & Chemical EngineeringStephanie Lin
Smithtown HS, Smithtown, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarConvolutional Neural Network of Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MRI Detects Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis in Breast Cancer Patients Pre Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Dr. Tim Duong
Radiology
Nithin Parsan
William P. Clements HS, Sugar Land, TX
Regeneron STS ScholarExamining the Role of Chromatin Remodeler skp-1(snw1) During C. elegans Anchor Cell Invasion Dr. David Q. Matus
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyMariam Quraishi
Ward Melville HS,
East Setauket, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarThe Effect of Sibling Status of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder on Symptom Severity and Social Development Dr. Matthew Lerner
PsychologyAbishek Ravindran
Tresper Clarke HS , Westbury, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarImplementation of Novel Sector Weight and Google Trends Data Objectives using MOEA/D Curtails Systematic Risk for Quintessential Investors Dr. Yuefan Deng
Applied Mathematics & StatisticsKreena Totala
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarThe Novel Quantification of White Matter Microstructural Alterations in Thalamocortical Tracts as a Predictive Measure of ADHD Behavior and Subtype in a Pediatric Population Dr. Tim Duong
RadiologyCaitlin Wilkinson
Smithtown HS, Smithtown, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarRates and Traits: The Potential for Utilizing Above-ground Plant Traits to Predict Denitrification in Long Island Salt Marshes Dr. Stephen Baines
Ecology & EvolutionJanice Yang
Dougherty Valley HS, San Ramon, CA
Regeneron STS ScholarA Novel Machine Learning Method to Predict Breast Cancer Patient Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Progression Free Survival from Axillary Lymph Node MRIs Dr. Tim Duong
RadiologySophie Zhang
High Technology HS, Lincroft, NJ
Regeneron STS ScholarDeveloping a Microporous Hydrophobic Membrane from Hydrophilic Cellulose for Membrane Distillation Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryLucy Zou
East Brunswick HS, East Brunswick, NJ
Regeneron STS ScholarThe Computational Development of a Novel Class of Boronic Acid-Containing Chalconoids and Cis-Restricted Combretastatin A-4 Analogs for Tumor Vasculature Disruption Dr. Iwao Ojima
Chemistry - 2019
Regeneron STS 2019
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Anthony D'Amore
Smithtown HS East, Saint James, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarHabitat Preference Drives Brain Shape in Crocodylomorphs Dr. Alan Turner
Anatomical SciencesKelsey Ge
Ward Melville HS, East Setauket, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarMultidecadal Trends in Tropical Cyclone Behavior within North Atlantic Sub-Basins Dr. Brian Colle
School of Marine & Atmospheric SciencesJulia Grossman
George W. Hewlett HS, Hewlett, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarUse of Fluorine as a Proxy to Determine the Effect of Geothermal Fluids on Strain Rate, Effective Crustal Viscosity and Landscape Evolution in the Great Basin Dr. E. Troy Rasbury
Dr. William Holt
GeosciencesAngie Jang
Edgemont HS, Scarsdale, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarInvestigating the Role of Cell Cycle State During Convergent Extension in D. rerio Dr. Benjamin Martin
Dr. David Q. Matus
Biochemistry & Cell BiologySe Ri Lee
Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT
Regeneron STS ScholarA Study on the Correlation Between the Structure and Desalination Efficiency of Reverse Osmosis Membranes Fabricated by Interfacial Polymerization Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistrySerena Lee
Syosset HS, Syosset, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarThe Effect of Hydroxychloroquine on Oral Regeneration in Nematostella vectensis Dr. Gerald Thomsen
Dr. Patricia Bossert
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyArianna Pahlavan
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarDiscretizing a Hybrid Cardiac Reconstruction: A Novel Simulation of Sustained Fibrillation Dr. James Glimm
Applied Mathematics & StatisticsMaya Peña-Lobel
Ward Melville HS, East Setauket, NY
Regeneron STS Scholar
Changes in Gene Expression of Ion Regulatory Proteins in Developing Atlantic Silverside (Menidia menidia) Subjected to Ocean Acidification ConditionsDr. Janet Nye
Dr. Nolwenn Dheilly
School of Marine & Atmospheric ScienceAhmad Perez
Brentwood HS, Brentwood, NY
Regeneron STS FinalistAssessing Marsh Degradation in Two Long Island Salt Marshes and a Method for Restoration Dr. Sherif Abdelaziz
Civil EngineeringStefan Philip
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarForecasting the Progression of Temporal Orientation Through the Language of Social Media Using Machine Learning Dr. Andrew Schwartz
Computer ScienceAlexander Rodriguez
Smithtown HS, Smithtown, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarA Genomic and Pharmacological Analysis of Adenosine Receptors in the Sea Anemone Nematostella vectensis Dr. Joshua Rest
Ecology & Evolution
Dr. James Dilger
AnesthesiologyShruthi Shekar
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarMALAT1 & SOX: Understanding Progression of Cancer Metastasis Post Application of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Tumor Resected Wound Beds Dr. Gurtej Singh
SurgeryKatie Sierra
Northport HS, Northport, NY
Regeneron STS Scholar
Effects of Multiple Stressors on Survivorship and Growth in Juvenile Mytilus edulisDr. Dianna Padilla
Ecology & EvolutionMegan Specht
Ward Melville HS, East Setauket, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarEffect of Micronutrient Consumption in Association with p53 status on Colon Cancer Progression: A Prospective Study in Racial Health Disparity Dr. Jennie Williams
Family, Population & Preventive MedicineElizabeth Wang
Ward Melville HS, East Setauket, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarA Novel Effect of Cannabidiol (CBD) on Microglial Activation in the Presence of Epileptic Activity Dr. Styliani-Anna Tsirka
Pharmacological SciencesMatthew Weltmann
Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarPalbociclib Treated MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cells Exhibit Increased Invasive Behavior in Zebrafish Xenograft Model Dr. Benjamin Martin
Dr. David Q. Matus
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyVincent Zhang
Sachem HS East, Sachem, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarMRI Texture Analysis for Detection of Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis in Breast Cancer Patients Dr. Tim Duong
RadiologyBrandon Zhu
The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarEfficient Zero-Knowledge Using Garbled Circuits Under the Plain Model Dr. Omkant Pandey
& Allen Kim (PhD student),
Computer Science - 2018
Regeneron STS 2018
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Sarah Adamo
Smithtown HS West, Smithtown, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarAcetylcholine and Nicotine Potentiate Currents in Cells Isolated from the Sea Anemone Nematostella vectensis Dr. James Dilger
AnesthesiologyMutahara Bhuiyan
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarSustainability in Water Treatment: Heavy Metal Remediation via Nitro-Oxidized Carboxycellulose Nanofibers Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistrySydney Bracht
Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarA Reverse Genetic Approach to Identify Novel Regulators of Cell Invasive Behavior Dr. David Matus
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyBethany Chen
Winston Churchill HS, Potomac, MD
Regeneron STS ScholarGeneration of a Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibody for Acute Myeloid Leukemia by Employing the U937 Cell Line as a Surrogate Antigen Dr. Berhane Ghebrehiwet
MedicineChelsea Chen
Hunter College HS, New York, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarDesign of Optimal Network Topologies for Supercomputers Dr. Yuefan Deng
Applied Mathematic & StatisticsBrendon Choy
Hunter College HS, New York, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarCutting off Cancer - Design, Analysis, and Synthesis of Novel Vascular Disrupting Agents Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryHannah Cole
Newton South HS, Newton, MA
Regeneron STS ScholarSR-18662 Targets Krüppel-Like Factor 5 (KLF5) and Tumor Growth in Colorectal Cancer Dr. Vincent Yang
MedicineElla Feiner
Horace Mann School,
Bronx, NY
Regeneron STS Scholar & FinalistExploring Posterior Growth in D. rerio Using a Live Cell Cycle Biosensor Dr. Benjamin Martin
Dr. David Q. Matus
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyRose Hong
Del Norte HS, San Diego, CA
Regeneron STS ScholarModeling 3D Bioprinting: Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Fluid Flow and Shear Stress Forces on Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Keratinocyte, and Fibroblast Suspensions Sheared in Polyethylene Glycol Solutions Dr. Miriam Rafailovich, Materials Science & Chemical Engineering
Dr. Marcia Simon
Oral BIologyBrian Huang
Hunter College HS, New York, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarOn Sufficient Conditions for Trapped Surfaces in Spherically Symmetric Spacetimes Dr. Marcus Khuri
MathematicsKavya Kopparapu
Thomas Jefferson HS for Science & Technology, Alexandria, VA
Regeneron STS Scholar& FinalistGlioVision: A Platform for the Automatic Assessment of Glioblastoma Tumor Features, Molecular Identity, and Gene Methylation from Histopathological Images Using Deep Learning K Dr. Fusheng Wang
Computer ScienceChiu Fan Bowen Lo
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Regeneron STS Scholar & FinalistNear-Field Nanoscopy Simulation by Incorporating Harmonic Demodulation and Cone-Shaped Probing Tip Dr. Mengkun Liu
Physics & AstronomyMichael Lu
Ward Melville HS, East Setauket, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarMicroRNAs Contribute to Angiotensin II-Mediated Electrical Remodeling of the Heart Dr. Ira Cohen
Physiology & BiophysicsGilbert Spencer
Half Hollow Hills HS West, Dix Hills, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarA Novel Method to Deconvolute the Ice Core Record of Carbon Dioxide Dr. John Mak
School of Marine & Atmospheric SciencesKenneth Stier
Academy for Medical Science Technology, Hackensack, NJ
Regeneron STS ScholarBlockade of gC1qR at the C1q Binding Site Inhibits Growth in a Biphasic Mesothelioma Cell Line Expressing gC1qR but not C1q. Dr. Berhane Ghebrehiwet
MedicineSreyans Tanga
Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville NJ
Regeneron STS ScholarA Novel Procedure Using Algae-Based Cationized Dialdehyde Cellulose to Improve the Dewatering Stage in Wastewater Treatment Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryShrey Thaker
Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarThe Role of miR-34a in Colorectal Cancer Racial Health Disparity Dr. Jennie Williams
Family, Population & Preventive MedicineCindy Wang
William A. Shine Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarObservation of the Chiral Magnetic Effect in the Quark-Gluon Plasma Produced in Au+Au Collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider Dr. Roy Lacey
ChemistryYunyan Wu
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarCiliogenesis Facilitated by Ciliopathy Genes Wdpcp and Rpgrip1l: A Requirement for Hair Follicle Development Dr. Jiang Chen
Pathology, DermatologyMichelle Xing
William A. Shine Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarDirect Functionalization of Algal Nanocellulose to Enhance Biosorption for Lead(II) Remediation Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistrySherry Xu
Troy HS, Fullerton, CA
Regeneron STS ScholarIntraspecific Genome Size Variation in Draba verna Dr. Jesse Hollister
Ecology & EvolutionAndre Yin
Westview School, San Diego, CA
Regeneron STS ScholarA Novel Approach to Increasing the Permeability of Desalination Membranes Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
Chemistry - 2017
Regeneron STS 2017
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Annette Chang
Woodbridge HS, Irvine, CA
Regeneron STS ScholarElucidating a Relationship Between Ligand-Flap Interactions and Drug Potency in HIV-1 Protease with Molecular Dynamics Simulations Dr. Carlos Simmerling
ChemistryAurnov Chattopadhyay
University HS, Irvine, CA
Regeneron STS ScholarSustainable Heavy Metal Remediation Through Novel Nanocellulose Coagulants Synthesized Directly from Raw Biomass Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryAlan Chen
Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarUnderstanding the Mobility of Important Trace Elements During Basalt Weathering with Implications for the Mars 2020 Rover Mission Dr. Joel Hurowitz
Dr. Troy Rasbury
GeosciencesAbbigayle Cuomo
Commack HS, Commack, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarA Study of Westward Recurving Tropical Cyclone Tracks in the Atlantic Dr. Brian Colle
School of Marine & Atmospheric SciencesGrace Hu
Jericho Senior HS, Jericho, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarAdvanced Au-SPIONs: Synthesis and Comparison of Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Personalized Nanomedicine Dr. Ya S. Wang
Mechanical EngineeringAlby Joseph
Walter Tresper Clarke HS, Westbury, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarOptimized Fatty Acid Binding Protein Inhibitors: Augmenting the Viability of a Novel Pain-Relief Mechanism Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryMatthew Ko
John L. Miller Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarExtraction of the Specific Shear Viscosity of the Quark-Gluon Plasma from Measurements of Flow Harmonics in Au + Au Collisions at 200 GeV Dr. Roy Lacey
ChemistrySandra Li
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarElucidating Cancer Racial Health Disparities: The Differential Response of African and Caucasian American Colon Cancer Cells to Vitamin E Dr. Jennie Williams
Medicine-Cancer PreventionVeda Murthy
Lexington HS, Lexington, MA
Regeneron STS ScholarTowards a More Accurate Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) to Classify Glioma Nuclear Images Dr. Dimitris Samaras
Computer ScienceMichael Nachman
Paul D. Schreiber HS,
Port Washington, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarAn Analysis of Presidential Primaries as General Election Predictors Dr. Helmut Norpoth
Political ScienceKirti Nath
Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarAssessing the Developmental and Metabolic Toxicity of Neuroactive Pharmaceuticals Using Early Life Stage Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Dr. Anne McElroy
School of Marine & Atmospheric SciencesErika Nemeth
Smithtown HS East,
Saint James, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarCell-Based Delivery of Gene-Silencing Products via Gap Junction Dr. Peter Brink
Physiology & BiophysicsEmily Peterson
Smithtown HS East,
Saint James, NY
Regeneron STS FinalistLecithin-Retinol Acyl Transferase in Squamous Cell Carcinoma: The Relationship Between Oncology and Wound Repair Dr. Marcia Simon
School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich,
Materials Science & EngineeringBen Rhee
Syosset HS, Syosset, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarAn Analysis of Power Dissipation in Extratropical Cyclones Dr. Brian Colle
School of Marine & Atmospheric SciencesAlia Rizvon
Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarA Potential Role for CCDC11 in Cytokinesis Evidenced Through Colocalization with Acetylated a-Tubulin Adjacent to Midbody During Abscission Dr. Ken-Ichi Takemaru
Pharmacological SciencesYash Samantaray
Syosset HS, Syosset, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarImpact of Coating Dithiocarbamate-Protected Ruthenium Nanoparticles on the Nafion® Membrane in the Performance of a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell – a Novel Approach Dr. Miriam Rafailovich,
Materials Science & EngineeringRubin Smith
William A. Shine Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarModeling Topography and Mammal Species Diversity within the Western U.S Basin and Range from 36Ma Dr. William Holt
GeosciencesArjun Subramaniam
The Harker School, San Jose, CA
Regeneron STS FinalistCadML: A New, Computational Approach to Optimizing Antibody Affinity for Design of Antibody Therapeutics Dr. Tom MacCarthy
Applied Math & StatisticsNatalie Tan
Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarThe Effect of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticle Exposure on Undifferentiated and Differentiated U937 Cell Susceptibility to Staphylococcus aureus infection and Dextran Bacterial Antiadhesive Properties in Adipose-derived Stromal Cells Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Dr. Stephen Walker
Dental MedicineKavya Tangella
Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarHearing Sounds, and the Illusion of Seeing Longer-Lasting Shapes Dr. Arthur Samuel
PsychologyJessica Tian
Del Norte HS, San Diego, CA
Regeneron STS FinalistAntibacterial Property of Cellulose Paper Decorated with Ag/TiO2 Nanocomposites Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryNestor Tkachenko
Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarCan Cars Fly? Eddy Current Levitation as Viable Technology Dr. Sergey Suchalkin
Electrical & Computer EngineeringRuisi Zhong
Smithtown HS East,
Saint James, NY
Regeneron STS ScholarActivation of Ventral Subiculum Neurons by Cued Emotional Learning Dr. David Talmage
Pharmacological Sciences
Dr. Lorna Role
Neurobiology & Behavior - 2016
Intel STS 2016
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PROJECT TITLE FACULTY MENTOR Eleni Aneziris
Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistEffects of Predictability on the Startle Reflex in Anticipation of Emotionally-evocative Pictures Dr. Greg Hajcak
PsychologyLee Blackburn
Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY
Intel semi-finalistIncorporation of Platinum and Gold Partially Reduced Graphene Oxide into Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells for Increased Output Power and Carbon Monoxide Tolerance Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringArthur Chen
Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Effect of Graphene Oxide/Reduced Graphene Oxide Functionalized with Metal Nanoparticles on Dermal, Bacterial, and Cancerous/Non-cancerous Epidermal Cells Dr. Marcia Simon, Oral Biology & Pathology
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich, Materials Science & EngineeringKrista Chen
The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY
Intel semi-finalistNovel Combination Chemotherapy Targeting Cancer Stem Cells with a Tumor Targeted Drug Delivery System Potentiated by Natural Remedies, EGCG and/or Curcumin Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryAudrey Cheng
Henry M. Gunn HS, Palo Alto, CA
Intel semi-finalistEnhancing the Efficiency of Self-assembled Organic Solar Cells with the Addition of a Second Electron Donor and Graphene Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringAyesha Chhugani
Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistA Novel Magnetic Field Trap Using Superconductors for Transporting Polarized Ions for Medical Imaging Dr. Abhay Deshpande
Physics & AstronomySophia Chen
Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistOn Steady Super-Kähler Ricci Solitons Dr. Martin Rocek
Physics & AstronomyPatrick Chi
Niskayuna HS, Niskayuna, NY
Intel semi-finalistUsing Power Dissipation as a Novel Approach to Rank and Categorize Tropical Cyclones Dr. Brian Colle
SoMASDessie DiMino
Garden City HS, Garden City, NY
Intel semi-finalistProduction of a 3D Printed Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel Scaffold through Optimization of the Molecular Weight, Functional Domains, and Viscoelastic Properties of Bioink Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringEmma Feldman
Paul D. Schreiber HS,
Port Washington, NY
Intel semi-finalistElectrospun Hydrophobic Nanofibrous Membranes for Use in Membrane Distillation Dr. Benjamin Chu, Dr. Benjamin Hsiao,
ChemistryDaniel Guo
Homestead HS, Cupertino, CA
Intel semi-finalistAnalysis of Heterochiasmy and Recombination Rates in Gibbons Dr. Krishna Veeramah
Ecology & EvolutionAdarsh Karnati
Redmond HS, Redmond, WA
Intel semi-finalistA Novel Design of an Ocean Wave Energy Harvester Using a Linear Cam Release Approach Dr. Ya S. Wang
Mechanical EngineeringAriel Leong
Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistSystematic Discovery of Genes and Networks in Colon Cancer Stem Cells Implicated in Chemoresistance Dr. Jingfang Ju
PathologyDavid Li
Commack HS, Commack, NY
Intel semi-finalistA Wireless Tracking System for At-home Durable Medical Equipment during Natural Disasters Dr. Fan Ye
Electrical & Computer EngineeringEmily Li
Hunter College HS, New York, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Role of No tail and Wnt in Regulating Stem Cell Division in the Zebrafish Tailbud Dr. Benjamin Martin
Biochemistry & Cell BIologyMichael Li
James M. Bennett HS, Salisbury, MD
Intel finalistDeciphering Neural Coding for Sensorimotor Decision-making Dr. Il Memming Park
Neurobiology & BehaviorEmily McDermott
Smithtown HS East, Saint James, NY
Intel semi-finalistDeveloping an Experimental Model for Natural Variation in Genetic Robustness Dr. Joshua Rest
Ecology & EvolutionHarriet O'Brien
Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Characterization of Immunomodulatory and Remyelinating Agents on Microglial Polarization Dr. Stella Tsirka
Pharmacological SciencesBenjamin Schiffer
University of Illinois Laboratory HS, Urbana, IL
Intel semi-finalistElucidating the Mechanism of a Human Transcription Factor’s Movement Along DNA with Molecular Dynamics Simulations Dr. Carlos Simmerling
ChemistryKameron Sedigh
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistStructural and Kinetic Analysis of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MenE, an acyl-CoA Synthetase of the Bacterial Menaquinone Biosynthesis Pathway as a Novel Antibacterial Target Dr. Peter Tonge
ChemistryAnu Sharma
Oak Hall School, Gainesville, FL
Intel semi-finalistSustainable Green Production of Carboxycellulose Nanofibers Dr. Benjamin Chu, Dr. Benjamin Hsiao,
ChemistryMatthew Sun
Thomas Jefferson HS for Science & Technology, Alexandria, VA
Intel semi-finalistHyperacute Temporal Resolution with a Neural Population for Biologically Plausible Firing Rate Change Detection Dr. Il Memming Park
Neurobiology & BehaviorFangrui Tong
Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistA New Approach to Chemical Sensing Using Tunable Optical Properties of Unique Nanostructures of TiO2 Coated Morpho peleides Butterfly Scales Dr. Alexander Orlov
Materials Science & EngineeringZiheng Wang
St. Paul's School, Concord, NH
Intel semi-finalistHigh Throughput Drug Design by a Novel Grid-based Computational Method Dr. Carlos Simmerling
ChemistryDavid Yang
Academy for the Advancement of Science & Technology, NJ
Intel semi-finalistRole of APOBEC3 in the Diversity and Evolution of Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Dr. Thomas MacCarthy
Applied Mathematics & StatisticsRachel Zhang
Parkway South HS, Manchester, MO
Intel finalistStatistics of Intersections of Curves on Surfaces Dr. Moira Chas
MathematicsRichard Zhang
Redmond HS, Redmond, WA
Intel semi-finalistThe Effect of Asymmetrically Coated Nafion Membranes on the Performance and CO-poisoning Resistance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
- 2015
Intel STS 2015
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PROJECT TITLE FACULTY MENTOR Aswin Bikkani
Westlake HS, Westlake, OH
Intel semi-finalistRegulatory Interactions of Lipid Droplet Associating Perilipin Orthologs in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Dr. Aaron Neiman
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyEmma Dong
Manhasset HS, Manhasset, NY
Intel semi-finalistCustom Multilayered Nanoparticles in Targeted Hyperthermia for Cancer Treatment Using
COMSOL Multiphysics Modeling and Near-Infrared Plasmonic Photothermal TherapyDr. Ya Wang
Mechanical EngineeringCharles Gulian
Ossining HS, Ossining, NY
Intel finalistA Search for Tidally-Distorted White Dwarf Binaries in the Kepler Survey Dr. Michal Simon
Physics & AstronomyRobbin Jang
William Shine Great Neck S. HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistSynthesis and Observations of Novel Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase Inhibitors: Precursors to Bivalent Compounds
Dr. Peter Tonge
ChemistryJessica Ju
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistUsing Python to Apply Phonological Rules for the Transcription of Korean
Dr. Jiwon Yun
LinguisticsArjun Kapoor
The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Construction of Low Entropy Quasi-Optimal Interconnection Network Topologies
Dr. Yuefan Deng
Applied Mathematics & StatisticsJessica Kim
Manhasset HS, Manhasset, NY
Intel semi-finalistEnhancing the Power Conversion Efficiency of Inverted Organic Photovoltaics with GoldFunctionalized
Reduced Graphene Oxide and Phase-Separated Polymer MorphologyDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringIen Li
Jericho HS, Jericho,NY
Intel finalistStatistical Modeling of Major Depression: Bridging the Gap between Brain and Behavior Dr. Christine DeLorenzo
PsychiatryZak Marcone
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Influence of Anomalous Gauge Coupling on Diphoton Fusion Induced W-boson
Production in the Forward Direction at the Large Hadron ColliderDr. Michael Rijssenbeek
Physics & AstronomyScott Massa
Commack HS, Commack,NY
Intel finalistThe Importance of Endocytosis to Neuregulin1 Back Signaling: Implications in Neuropsychiatric and Neurodegenerative Disorders Dr. David Talmage, Pharmacological Sciences;
Dr. Lorna Role, NeurobiologySaranesh Prembabu
Dougherty Valley HS, CA
Intel finalistCoupled Electric and Magnetic Properties in Artificially-Layered Perovskite Thin Films Dr. Matthew Dawber
Physics & AstronomyIlana Radinsky
Stella K Abraham HS for Girls, Hewlett Bay Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistEffects of Carbon Chain Length in Thiol-Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles Coating a Nafion® Membrane on PEM Fuel Cell Efficiency
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringVaishnavi Shrivastava
Mission San Jose HS, CA
Intel semi-finalistA Noninvasive Regenerative Stem Cell Treatment for Osteoporosis through an Injectable
Nanocomposite Orthopedic Implant and Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound StimulationDr. Yi-xian Qin
Biomedical EngineeringEric Wang
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistA Novel Approach to Water Desalination: Reverse Osmosis by Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Membranes
Dr. Benjamin Chu,
Dr. Benjamin Hsiao, &
Dr. Hongyang Ma, ChemistryJi Whan (Kevin) Yoon
Oxford Academy, Cypress, CA
Intel semi-finalistFabrication and Modification of Nanofibers with Superhydrophilic- Superhydrophobic
Surface for Membrane DistillationDr. Benjamin Chu,
Dr. Benjamin Hsiao, &
Dr. Hongyang Ma, ChemistryGlenn Yu
Hunter College HS, NY
Intel semi-finalistNaturalistic Painkillers: Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel Fatty Acid Binding Protein Inhibitors Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryGina Yuan
Dougherty Valley HS, San Ramon, CA
Intel semi-finalistDesigning Tablets for Personalized Medicine Dr. Dilip Gersappe
Materials Science & EngineeringVivian Zhong
Syosset HS, Syosset NY
Intel semi-finalistDescribing Images: The Effect of Modern Communication on Personal Lexicon Dr. Arthur Samuel
PsychologyJay Zussman
William Shine Great Neck S. HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistZip1 C-terminal Phosphorylation Promotes Zip1-Sgs1 Interaction in Meiotic Cells
Dr. Nancy Hollingsworth
Biochemistry & Cell Biology - 2014
Intel STS 2014
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Cameron Akker
Redmond HS, Redmond, WA
Intel semi-finalistGraphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene-Oxide Coated Nafion Membranes For Enhanced Performance in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringPriya Alegesan
Manhasset HS, Manhasset, NY
Intel semi-finalistDefining Region-Specific Interactions of Members of the Leading Edge Protein Complex in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Dr. Aaron Neiman
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyBhavani Ananthabhotla
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Efficacy of Mechanical Stimulation to Improve Cortical Bone Quality in a Diet-Induced Obesity Model, as Determined by an Investigation of Mechanical, Areal and Material Property Dr. Clinton Rubin & Dr. Ete Chan, Biomedical Engineering Kathy Camenzind
California HS, San Ramon, CA
Intel finalistQuantifying Trapping Forces in a Simplified Optical Tweezers Setup Dr. John Noé & Dr. Marty Cohen, Laser Teaching Center-Physics & Astronomy Austin Cao
Homestead HS, Mequon, WI
Intel semi-finalistEvaluating the Developmental Toxicity and Genotoxicity of Oxygenated Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Relative to Their Parent Compounds in Oryzias latipes
Dr. Anne McElroy
Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, School of (SOMAS)Aaron Coraor
Huntington HS, Huntington, NY
Intel finalist - 6th placePressure Dependent Azeotropic Melting Relations in the Mg2SiO4-Fe2SiO4-NaAlSi3O8-CaAl2Si2O8 System: A Critical Role in Lunar Highlands Formation?
Dr. Donald Lindsley,
GeosciencesCatherine Feldman
Smithtown HS, Smithtown, NY
Intel semi-finalistPhylogenetic and Dietary Signals in the Dentition and Mandible of Carnivora (Mammalia, Placentalia): A Geometric Morphometric Approach Matthew Borths (Ph.D. Student) in research group of Dr. Erik Seiffert, Anatomical Sciences Evangeline Giannopoulos
Great Neck South HS,
Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Identification of Novel Runt and Even-Skipped Transcriptional Co-factors in Drosophila Dr. J. Peter Gergen
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyAnika Gupta
The Harker School, San Jose , CA
Intel semi-finalistNovel Drug Delivery Systems Targeting Cancer Stem Cells for Next-Generation Chemotherapy Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryLuran He
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistEmergence of Chaos in a Scattering System Dr. Philip Allen
Physics & AstronomyHarrison Li
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistMultidecadal Changes in the Frequency and Ambient Conditions of Warm Season Convective Storms over the Northeastern United States
Dr. Brian Colle
Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, School of (SOMAS)Michelle Moffa
Holy Spirit HS, Absecon, NJ
Intel semi-finalistA Point-of-Use Water Filter for Developing Countries - Year III: Improving Effectiveness,
Practicality, and Sustainability of Arsenic-Removing Biosand FiltersDr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryDohee (Diane) Na
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Intel semi-finalistElucidation of Racial Disparity Between Caucasian and African American Prostate Cancer for the Development of Personalized Pharmacogenetics Dr. Jennie Williams
MedicineEmily Pang
Dougherty Valley HS,
San Ramon, CA
Intel finalistThe Opposing Roles of Tumor Suppressive cC1qR and Oncoprotein gC1qR as Mechanisms for Inhibiting Cancer Pathogenesis
Dr. Berhane Ghebrehiwet
MedicineParth Shah
Chatham HS, Chatham, NJ
Intel semi-finalistUnderrepresentation of Cytidine Deaminase Hotspots Reveals Key Genes and Tropism
for HerpesvirusesDr. Tom MacCarthy
Applied Mathematics & StatisticsSachit Singal
Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistChemical and Computational Biology Approach to Identifying the Binding Site of NovelAnti-Tubercular Agents Targeting Mtb-FtsZ
Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryRahul Sridhar
The Harker School, San Jose , CA
Intel semi-finalistUnderstanding the Effect of Hinge Mutations on Domain-swapping in Antiviral LectinCyanovirin-N
Dr. David Green
Applied Mathematics & StatisticsYongpeng (Bill) TangSmithtown East HS, St. James, NYIntel semi-finalistData Sonification of the Seismic Signature of Ocean Surf Dr. Henry Bokuniewicz
Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, School of (SOMAS) Timothy Vallier (PhD Student), MusicKent Ueno
Earl Vandermeulen HS, Port Jefferson, NY
Intel semi-finalistDesign and Synthesis of Tumor-Targeting Drug Conjugates for Imaging Study Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryJessica Yamada
The Winsor School, Boston, MA
Intel semi-finalistFor Want of an Arginine, the Termination Was Lost: Characterizing the Structure and
Function of the R169Q MTERF1 VariantDr. Miguel Garcia-Diaz
Pharmacological Sciences - 2013
Intel STS 2013
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Eliana Applebaum
Ma'ayanot Yeshiva HS for Girls, Teaneck, NJ
Intel semi-finalistA New Approach to Cancer: The Effects of Titanium Dioxide (TiO 2 ) Nanoparticles
on Human Cervical Adenocarcinoma (HeLa) Cell Membrane MechanicsDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringPuja Bansal
Half Hollow Hills HS East,
Dix Hills, NY
Intel semi-finalistThree Dimensional Molecular Imprinting for the Detection of Viral Pathogens Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringAndrew Chen
Dougherty Valley HS, San Ramon, CA
Intel semi-finalistUtilizing Novel Graphene Oxide Langmuir-Blodgett Film Catalysts to Enhance the Cost Efficiency of a PEM Fuel Cell
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringAndrew Chen
Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY
Intel semi-finalistIncorporation of Graphene into Organic Polymer Solar Cells via Chemical Functionalization with Metal Nanoparticles
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringKevin Chen
Mission San Jose HS,
Fremont, CA
Intel finalistDevelopment of a Low-Cost Analyzer for Ferroelectric Characterization Dr. Matthew Dawber
Physics & AstronomyDeriam Chirinos
John L. Miller Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistThrowing Dice in QCD: Using Random Matrices to Study the QCD Hadron Spectrum Dr. Jacobus Verbaarschot
Physics & AstronomyWesley Cox
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistDesign of an Electromagnetic Energy Harvester for Wildlife Tracking Dr. Lei Zuo
Mechanical EngineeringYonatan David
North Shore Hebrew Academy HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistExploration of the Chiral Magnetic Effect in Quark Gluon Plasma via Charge-Separation
MeasurementsDr. Roy Lacey
ChemistryNicholas Fiacco
Manhasset HS, Manhasset, NY
Intel semi-finalistLocalization of Pkc1p with the Septins in Sporulating S. cerevisiae Is Dependent
on GIP1 ExpressionDr. Aaron Neiman
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyJohn Gee
Calhoun HS, Port Lavaca, TX
Intel semi-finalistDeveloping an Automated Event Detection Algorithm for HIV-1 Protease’s Flap Backbone
Dihedral ChangeDr. Carlos Simmerling
ChemistryNakul Gupta
Farmindale HS, Farmingdale, NY
Intel semi-finalistEmploying siRNA to Recruit KCNQ1 through microRNA Pathways: Implications
for Long QT SyndromeDr. Peter Brink
Physiology & BiophysicsKavita Jain
Smithtown HS West,
Smithtown, NY
Intel semi-finalistDemonstrating Relationships between the Morphology of the Trigeminal System and Feeding Performance in the American Alligator: A New Tool for Understanding Feeding Evolution
Dr. Alan Turner & Dr. Paul Gignac
Anatomical SciencesTammy Jin
Half Hollow Hills HS East,
Dix Hills, NY
Intel semi-finalistVariable M3-S2 Linker Tension Modulates N-Methyl D-Aspartate Receptor Activity in a Subunit Specific Manner Dr. Lonnie Wollmuth
Neurobiology & BehaviorMinah Kim
Paul D. Schreiber HS, Port Washington, NY
Intel semi-finalistInhibition of the FabI Enoyl-ACP Reductase from Burkholderia pseudomallei Dr. Peter Tonge
ChemistryArvind Kumar
Roslyn HS, Roslyn, NY
Intel semi-finalistA Model of Dropout Propensity Among Heterogeneous Adolescents: The Role of Resilience
Dr. Debra Dwyer
Health Technology & ManagementBrendan Liu
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Intel semi-finalistPolyvinylamine Grafted Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile Membranes for Cr(VI) Adsorption
Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryJerry Liu
Los Altos HS, Los Altos, CA
Intel semi-finalistModeling the Lithiation of Crystalline-Amorphous Silicon Nanowires using
the Lattice Boltzmann MethodDr. Dilip Gersappe
Material Science & EngineeringPrady Manepalli
Smithtown HS, Smithtown NY
Intel semi-finalistAn Effective Application of Graphene Oxide Nanoribbons as a Chemotherapeutic
Drug Delivery SystemDr. Balaji Sitharaman
Biomedical EngineeringPhoebe McAuliffe
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistUnderstanding the Connection between Metabolism and the HPG Axis by Linking Kisspeptin and Akt and Mapping p110g in Female Mouse Brains
Dr. Maricedes Acosta-Martinez
Physiology & BiophysicsRebecca Monastero
Sayville HS, W. Sayville, NY
Intel semi-finalistInteractions of Mercury and Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Avid Seafood Consumers Dr. Jaymie Meliker
Graduate Program in Public HealthKenan Mutlu
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe effects of Shifting the Subject of Suspense during Cognitive Appraisal in Relation to Suggestibility and Cued Recall Capacity
Dr. Nancy Franklin
PsychologyAlexander Nie
Livingston HS, Livingston, NY
Intel semi-finalistGelatin Hydrogels as a Cellular Scaffold: The Effect of Glucose on Gel Structure
and Fibroblast BehaviorDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Material Science & EngineeringGrace Pan
Dougherty Valley HS, San Ramon, CA
Intel semi-finalistInvestigating Effects of Ferroelectricity on Current Properties in Electron Tunneling Junctions Dr. Matthew Dawber
Physics & AstronomyBenjamin Pleat
Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistA Novel Approach to Locating Geothermal Systems in Relation to Geodetic Crustal Deformation and Strain Rate Tensors Dr. William Holt
GeosciencesJames Shamul
Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS,
Plainview, NY
Intel semi-finalistA Search for Novel MicroRNAs Triggering Liver Cancer Development Dr. Valentina Schmidt
MedicineAvigael Sosnowik
Stella K. Abraham HS for Girls, Hewlett Bay Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Coactivation of Positive and Negative Feelings: Film Genres’ Effects on Adolescent
EmotionsDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Material Science & EngineeringNicholas Spiezio
Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY
Intel semi-finalistCellular Delivery of Gene-Silencing Products Dr. Peter Brink
Physiology & BiophysicsMayuri Sridhar
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Intel finalistComputational Analysis of the DNA-Binding Mechanism of the p53 Tumor Suppressor and its Inactivation through the R249S Mutation Dr. Carlos Simmerling
ChemistryRaghav Tripathi
Westview HS, Portland, OR
Intel finalistDesign and Synthesis of Novel Fatty Acid Binding Protein Inhibitors for Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects through Increases in Endogenous Anandamide Concentrations Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryAlexandra Tse
Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY
Intel semi-finalistGrit vs. IQ: Assessing the Relative Impacts of Effort & Intelligence in Academic Success
Among “Tweens”Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringJacob Wax
Harborfields HS, Greenlawn, NY
Intel semi-finalistInvestigating the Sensitivity and Specificity of the Potentiometric Biosensor Mechanism
through Bacteria and Bacterial Spore Cross TestingDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringJared Weiss
Syosset HS, Syosset, NY
Intel semi-finalistAutomatic Annotation of Large Image Datasets via Human Gaze Dr. Dimitris Samaras
Computer ScienceMichael Zhang
Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY
Intel finalistRole-Inducted Perspective Visual Behavior during Scene Free-Viewing Dr. Gregory Zelinsky
PsychologyGloria Zheng
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Potentiation of Human Glycine Receptor Channels in HEK-293 Cells by Sevoflurane Dr. James Dilger
AnesthesiologyJulia Zhuang
John L. Miller Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistAnalysis of Cascadia Episodic Tremor and Slip Events using Time-Dependent Displacement
and Strain Fields Derived from GPS DataDr. William Holt
Geosciences - 2012
Intel STS 2012
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Emily Bai
William A. Shine Great Neck South HS,
Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistDesign and Synthesis of a Novel Diphenyl Ether Targeting InhA from Mycobacterium Tuberculosis to Aid Future Drug Discovery Dr. Peter Tonge
ChemistrySean Ballinger
Phillips Academy, Andover, MA
Intel semi-finalistEnhancing a Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cell Stack with Gold-Dodecanethiolate Core-Shell Nanoparticles Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringAsia Brown
Sanford Calhoun HS, Merrick, NY
Intel semi-finalistAnalysis of Altered Gene Expression in Human Colon Cancer Cells Exposed to the Methylation Inhibitor 5-aza-2’deoxycytidine Dr. Ellen Li
MedicineSarah Chapin
Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistComputer-Aided Drug Discovery: Structure-Based Design and Evaluation of Small Molecule Botulinum Neurotoxin Inhibitors Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryJuliana Coraor
Huntington HS, Huntington, NY
Intel finalistThe Impact of Compressive Misfit Strain on Improper Ferroelectricity in Lead Titanate/Strontium Titanate Superlattices Dr. Matthew Dawber
Physics & AstronomyRachel Davis
Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY
Intel finalistEngineering Biodegradable Flame Retardant Polymers Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringSamantha Garvey
Brentwood HS, Brentwood, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Effects of the Physical Environment and Predators on Phenotypic Plasticity in Geukensia demissa Dr. Dianna Padilla
Ecology & EvolutionHannah Kenagy
Half Hollow Hills HS East,
Dix Hills, NY
Intel semi-finalistUnderstanding the Pathogenesis of Acid-Resistant E. coli: Computational Modeling of pH-Dependent Conformational Changes in GadB Dr. Carlos Simmerling
ChemistrySavina Kim
Commack HS, Commack, NY
Intel finalistCognitive Deficits in Neuropsychiatric Disorders: A Schizophrenia Model Associated with Neuronal Alpha7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Localization Dr. David Talmage, Pharmacological Sciences
Dr. Lorna Role, Neurobiology & BehaviorClaire Leibowicz
John L. Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Neuropsychology of Social Instincts: A Behavioral and Information-Theoretic Analysis of the Cues Involved in Trustworthiness Evaluations Dr. Lilianne Mujica-Parodi
Biomedical EngineeringRyan Lindeborg
Dana Hills HS, Dana Point, CA
Intel semi-finalistThe Effects of Surface Modification of PMMA Scaffolds through Plasma Etching andDifferent Media on the Proliferation and Migration of Fibroblasts Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringNeil Mehta
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Intel finalistCo-Restoration of Type III Nrg1 Back Signaling through Depolarization: Implications for Schizophrenia Dr. David Talmage, Pharmacological Sciences
Dr. Lorna Role, Neurobiology & BehaviorRocco Morra
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistDevelopment of a Novel Human Serum Albumin Nanoparticle Formulation for DHA-SB-T-1214 Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryJin Pan
Henry Gunn Sr. HS, Palo Alto, CA
Intel finalistA Novel Protein Translation Kinetics Model Supports the Ribosomal Pause Theory Dr. Bruce Futcher
Molecular Genetics & MicrobiologyEric Parigoris
Kings Park HS, Kings Park , NY
Intel semi-finalistLow-Intensity Vibration as a Potential Treatment for Wound Healing through Modulation of the Inflammatory Response and the Differentiation of Macrophage Progenitor Cells Under the Challenge of a Bacterial Endotoxin Dr. Clinton Rubin
Biomedical EngineeringApril Pun
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Intel semi-finalistDNA Repair Mechanisms: Investigations of BER in Differentiated CAD Cells Dr. Bruce Demple
Pharmacological SciencesSagar Rambhia
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Intel semi-finalistRupture Risk Assessment of Cardiovascular Pathologies: Patient-Based Fluid-Structure
Interaction Simulation StudyDr. Danny Bluestein
Biomedical EngineeringKunal Sangani
Fayetteville-Manlius HS, Manlius, NY
Intel semi-finalistModeling and Environmental Analysis of Hydraulic Fracturing in Upstate New York Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringArjan Saraon
Paul D. Schreiber HS, Port Washington, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Effect of Social Media on Grassroots Movements: Analysis on the Usage of Twitter Dr. Michael Schwartz
SociologyAnna Sato
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket, NY
Intel finalistA Novel Adsorptive Filtration Approach for the Removal of Radioactive Isotopes of Iodine and Cesium from Water Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryEvan Schneider
Roslyn HS, Roslyn Heights, NY
Intel semi-finalistTargeted Delivery of Toxic Nanoparticles: A Novel Innovation for Cancer Treatment Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringShubha Sekar
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistOn the Usability and Security of Graphical Password Schemes Dr. Rob Johnson
Computer ScienceNithin Tumma
Port Huron N. HS, Port Huron, MI
Intel finalist - 1st PLACEElucidating Pathways in Cancer Pathogenesis: Establishment of Interaction Between TGF-b/Ras Pathways and Identification of gC1qR as an Oncoprotein Dr. Berhane Ghebrehiwet
MedicineShannon Wetzler
Kings Park HS, Kings Park , NY
Intel semi-finalistNovel Determination of the Stopping Power and Other Characteristics of the Quark Gluon Plasma Based on Several Jet Modification Measurements Dr. Roy Lacey
ChemistrySusan Wu
John L. Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistReactive Transport Model of Anthropogenic Carbon Sequestration Dr. William Holt
GeosciencesJesse Xing
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistSynthesis of Diblock Copolymers PEG-PLA for Drug Delivery Dr. Benjamin Chu , Dr. Benjamin Hsiao & Dr. Robert Grubbs
ChemistryGarima Yadav
Sachem HS North, Lake Ronkonkoma , NY
Intel semi-finalistDiscovery of Novel Benzimidazole-based Antibacterial Agents Targeting FtsZ for Potential Treatment of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryJeong Yun Yang
John L. Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistCytotoxicity of Graphene Oxide Nanoribbons on Human Breast Cancer Cells Dr. Balaji Sitharaman
Biomedical EngineeringAlissa Zhang
Saratoga HS, Saratoga , CA
Intel finalist - 9th placeMolecular Fingerprinting of Glucose with Raman and SERS for Noninvasive Diabetes Monitoring Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringJack Zhou
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistMultiplexed Molecular Imaging of Esophageal Cancer Using Molecularly Targeted SERS Nanoparticles and a Novel Endoscopic Probe Dr. Jonathan Liu
Biomedical Engineering - 2011
Intel STS 2011 - 2010
Intel STS 2010
- 2009
Intel STS 2009
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Patrick Abejar
Smithtown HS West, Smithtown, NY
Intel finalistUtilizing Boron Isotopic Secular Variation as a Proxy to Assess Climate Change Dr. E. Troy Rasbury
Geosciences2009 Wenting Cao
Mission San Jose HS, Fremont, CA
Intel semi-finalistOptimization of Methane Hydrate Formation and Stability: Unlocking an Abundant Source of Alternative Energy via Organic Matter within Seawater Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringRe-I Chin
Walter Johnson HS, Bethesda, MD
Intel semi-finalistSynthesis of Precursor to [11C]-labeled DHA-Taxoid for Studies of Drug Pharmacokinetics and Evaluations of DHA as a Tumor-Targeting Moiety Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryMitchell Feinberg
Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY
Intel semi-finalistRescuing Electrical Function in the Diseased Heart: A Gene Therapy Approach to Sodium Ion Channel Optimization Dr. Emilia Entcheva
Biomedical EngineeringTalia Fox
Ossining HS, Ossining, NY
Intel semi-finalistAssessing the Accuracy of an Analytical Method to Determine the Shape of Rotating Neutron Stars Dr. James Lattimer
Physics & AstronomyDavid Gittin
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistDifferential Requirements for Human CBFβ Homologues Bro and Bgb in Drosophila Development Dr. J. Peter Gergen
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyEvan Goldaper
Kings Park HS, Kings Park , NY
Intel semi-finalistUnderstanding Cyclone Predictability Over the Data Sparse Pacific through an Examination of Temporal and Flow Patterns Dr. Brian Colle
Marine & Atmospheric SciencesMichael Gurevich
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe General Anesthetic Propofol Prolongs Deactivation and Blocks Peak Current of Human Alpha1 Glycine Receptors Dr. James Dilger
AnesthesiologyRobert Kaminski
Kings Park HS, Kings Park , NY
Intel semi-finalistAnalysis of Lithospheric Deformation in the Western United States Using Localized Velocities, Strain, Dilatation and Shear Rates Dr. William Holt
GeosciencesJason Karelis
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistMechanistic Studies of MenD, A Novel Drug Target for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Dr. Peter Tonge
ChemistryEsther Lee
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Intel semi-finalistSustained Release of Lidocaine via Thermoresponsive Hydrogel Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistrySari Levy
John L. Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistInvestigating Confocal Ultrasound Stimulation as an Osteogenic Stimulus: A Novel Physical Modality
for Accelerating Fracture Healing and Bone RegenerationDr. Yixian Qin & Dr. Wei Lin
Biomedical EngineeringAmy Lin
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistEffect of Body Mass Index on Early Outcomes in Female Patients Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Dr. Luis Gruberg
CardiologyGlen Meyerowitz
Northport HS, Northport, NY
Intel semi-finalistUncovering Elusive Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays: Development of a Method to Detect Cosmic Rays Dr. Helio Takai
Physics & AstronomyJie Min
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistMetabolic Change and FAS Expression During Adipocyte Differentiation in 3T3-L1 Cells Dr. Irwin Kurland & Dr. Gustavo Palacios,
Medicine / Endocrinology Div.Nityan Nair
Hastings HS, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Intel semi-finalistDiffraction with a Twist: Forming Optical Vortices Using Spiral Zone Plates Dr. John Noé
Physics & Astronomy/Laser Teaching CenterNaureen Osman
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistEffect of Cognitive Load and Depressive Symptoms on Heart Rate Variability Dr. Greg Hajcak
PsychologyTaejoong Park
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistModeling of a Spark Ignition Direct Gasoline Injection Engine with T2C and Direct Water/Methanol Injection Dr. Lin-Shu Wang
Mechanical EngineeringNeil Patel
Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Mechanical Enhancement of Electrospun Fibers with Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringPreya Shah
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel finalist - 8th placeCombating Cancer: Design and Synthesis of Dual-Warhead Tumor-Targeting Drug Conjugates Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryChristine Shrock
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel finalistEffects of Lid Dynamics on the Binding of MDM2 to the Tumor Suppressor Protein p53: Implications for Cancer Therapeutics Dr. Carlos Simmerling
ChemistryAleksandr Sinelnikov
Earl L. Vandermeulen HS, Port Jefferson, NY
Intel semi-finalistTesting Plastic Packages with Mid-IR Emitters for Presence of Food Bubbles in the Seal Area Dr. Dmitri Donetski
Electrical EngineeringJordan Urbach
Roslyn HS, Roslyn Heights, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Effect of Extracellular Signaling Molecules on Oligodendrocytes: Differentiation, Morphology, Proliferation and Survival Dr. Holly Colognato
Pharmacological SciencesYuanchi (Victor) Zhao
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistImplementing Thermal Feedback Control of a Helium-Neon Laser for Frequency Stabilization Dr. John Noé
Physics & Astronomy/Laser Teaching CenterPatrick Abejar
Smithtown HS West, Smithtown, NY
Intel finalistUtilizing Boron Isotopic Secular Variation as a Proxy to Assess Climate Change Dr. E. Troy Rasbury
Geosciences - 2008
Intel STS 2008
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Matthew Alpert
Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY
Intel semi-finalistElectron Transport through Self-Assembled Gold Alkanethiol Monolayers: The Observation of
Coulomb Blockade at Room TemperatureDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringSteven Anderson
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistVoice Separation: A Practical Solution to the Cocktail Party Problem Dr. Marco Martens
MathematicsElie Bochner
Yeshiva University HS for Boys, New York, NY
Intel semi-finalistImproving the Feasibility of Avalanche Gain X-Ray Detectors Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringAshok Chandran
Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY
Intel finalistThe Distinctive Molecular Signature of Nicotine in Breast Cancer Cells Dr. Marian Evinger
PediatricsEric Cooper
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistSolvation Energetics of Electron Transfer Reactions in Face-to-Face Porphyrin-Quionone Dyads Dr. Fernando Raineri
ChemistryIsaac Degani
Wellington C. Mepham HS, Bellmore, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Discrimination of Radio Signals Reflected by Atmospheric Ionization and Airborne Bodies Dr. Helio Takai
Physics & AstronomyPatryk Marek Dziudziel
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistDetermination of the Spatial and Temporal Extent of High Energy Density Nuclear Matter Produced
in Relativistic Au+Au Collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion ColliderDr. Roy Lacey
ChemistryMary Freiss
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistPath Analysis of Brain Addiction Network Dr. Wei Zhu
Applied Mathematics & StatisticsMichael Gartner
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistObservation of a Sonic Boom in the Quark Gluon Plasma (QGP) Formed in Au+Au Collisions
at Relativistic Heavy Ion ColliderDr. Roy Lacey
ChemistryHerman Gudjonson
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel finalistReduced Taste in Drosophila melanogaster Mutated for an Obesity Syndrome Protein Dr. Maurice Kernan
Neurobiology & BehaviorJin Guo
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistSirolimus Blunts CD40/CD154 Mediated IL-8 and MCP-1 Stimulation and ICAM-1 Production
via the SAPK/JNK MAPK, NF-κB and p70 S6 Kinase Signaling Pathways in Human Proximal Tubule CellsDr. Hongye Li & Dr. Edward P. Nord
Nephrology Div., MedicineRobert Hackett
Sanford Calhoun HS, Merrick, NY
Intel semi-finalistTumor-Targeting SWNT-based Drug Conjugate with Double Warheads Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryBowei (Sharon) Ji
Jericho HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistHigh Flux Filtration Medium Based on Nanofibrous Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Substrate with UV-Curing Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Wei,
ChemistryChun-Kai (Kenny) Kao
George Schoolk Newtown, PA
Intel finalistNanoparticle Enhancement of PEM Fuel Cell Power Output Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringYang Li
Ward Melville HS, *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistEnhancement of Winter Mid-latitude Precipitation over North America by Upper Level Waves
Propagating from the Pacific OceanDr. Edmund Chang
Marine & Atmospheric SciencesKrista Mar
Ward Melville HS, *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistSynthesis of a Molecular Nanostructure for Applications in Single-Electronics Dr. Andreas Mayr
ChemistryMili Mehta
The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY
Intel semi-finalistA Longitudinal Study Identifying and Tracking Depression in an Urban Dialysis Population Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringElizabeth Min
Stuyvesant HS, New York, NY
Intel semi-finalistSynthesis of a Slow, Tight-Binding Inhibitor of InhA in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Dr. Peter Tonge
ChemistryHillary Moss
Ward Melville HS, *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistHemophilia B and Glycosylation Sites on Human Clotting Factor IX: How Do Mutations
on Factor IX Interact with the Body and Affect Glycosylation?Dr. Robert Haltiwanger
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyAlexander Penn
Monta Vista HS, Cupertino, CA
Intel semi-finalistAdvancement of Printed Circuit Boards: Manipulating Metal Adhesion of Masked Polymer Thin
Films through Exposure to Supercritical Carbon DioxideDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringAnne Polyakov
Ward Melville HS, *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistSQIF Setup for Measurement of Extremely Low Absolute Magnetic Field Dr. Vasili Semenov
Physics & AstronomyRadha Ramjeawan
Uniondale HS, Uniondale, NY
Intel semi-finalistNanomedicine: Utilizing Nanofibers and Nanoparticles to Enhance Transplant Techniques and Cancer Therapy Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringKalyan Ray-Mazumder
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistDo Perceptual Learning and Selective Adaptation Occur without Conscious Awareness? Dr. Arthur Samuel
PsychologyDavid Rosengarten
John L. Miller -Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel finalist - 6th placeRotation Curves in Five Dimensions Dr. Martin Rocek
Physics & Astronomy;
C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical PhysicsHamsa Sridhar
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Intel finalistA Novel Astigmatic Laser Mode Converter for Optical Vortex Tweezers Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & AstronomyRyan Terbush
Smithtown West HS, Smithtown, NY
Intel semi-finalistOptimizing Carbohydrate Recognition by Cyanovirin-N through Computational Methods Dr. David Green
Applied Mathematics & StatisticsPooja Vasudevan
The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY
Intel semi-finalistOptimizing Cell Behavior Through Engineered Polymer Substrates Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringDana Zhu
Half Hollow Hills HS West, Dix Hills, NY
Intel semi-finalistProtein Identification and Quantification via Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Novel Techniques Dr. Wei Zhu
Applied Mathematics & Statistics
- 2007
Intel STS 2007
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Zeynep Basaran
Smithtown HS West, St. James, NY
Intel semi-finalistMechanistic Studies on Internalization and Drug Release of DHA-Taxoid Conjugates Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryMichael Ding
Glen Cove HS, Glen Cove, NY
Intel semi-finalistDNA Electrophoresis on Nanoporous Polyethersulfone Membrane Surfaces Dr. Jonathan Sokolov
Materials Science & EngineeringCrystalee Forbes
Uniondale HS, Uniondale, NY
Intel semi-finalistCell Growth, Cytoskeletal Structure and Protein Expression in the Presence of Cloisite NA+ Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringKristin Hall
Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY
Intel semi-finalistInducing Stem Cell Differentiation and Detecting Cancer at the Single Cell Level Using Biomechanics Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringZachary Hollander
Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistGenetic and Environmental Causes of Variation in Size and Growth Form in Dwarf and Normal Stature Pitch Pines, Pinus rigida, in Controlled and Field Experiments Dr. Jessica Gurevitch
Ecology & EvolutionVictoria Hung
Smithtown HS West, Smithtown, NY
Intel semi-finalistA Novel Mathematical Model of Single and en masse Fibroblast Migration on Hydrogels Dr. Miriam Rafailovich, Materials Science & Engineering; &
Dr. Richard Clark, Biomedical Engineering, DermatologyDaniel Katz
Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns & Rockaway, Cedarhurst, NY
Intel finalistPlatinum Nanoparticles: From Hydrogen Storage to Cancer Treatment Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringRebecca Kaufman
Croton-Harmon HS, Croton-on Hudson, NY
Intel finalist - 5th placeAndrogen Modulation of Cognitive Functions Relevant to Schizophrenia in Rats Dr. Mary Kritzer
Neurobiology & BehaviorSarah Kirsch
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistGender Differences in Hypersensitivity Behavior in a Rat Model of Autism Dr. Patricia Whitaker-Azmitia
PsychologyEsther Kwak
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Intel semi-finalistAlginate Microspheres Combined with Pluronic Copolymers for a Controlled and Targeted Release of Lidocaine Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
ChemistryBenjamin Leibowicz
Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Tolman VII Solution and the Upper Limit to the Central Density of a Neutron Star Dr. James Lattimer
Physics & AstronomyEmily Levine
Stella K. Abraham HS for Girls, Hewlett Bay Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistOptimizing Recycled Polymer Blends Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringHillary Lin
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistSex Differences in Brain Activation During the Viewing of Facial Affect Dr. Turhan Canli
PsychologyTina Liu
Ossining HS, Ossining, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Impact of Vision-related Behavioral Factors on Myopia Development Within Each Level of Parental Myopia Dr. Leslie Hyman
Preventive MedicineSamantha Palmaccio
Sachem HS East, Farmingville, NY
Intel semi-finalistLongitudinal Evaluation of in vitro Osteoblast Biomineralization and Differentiation Using Alkaline Phosphatase Quantification and Confocal Scanning Laser Microscopy Dr. Nadine Pernodet, Dr. Yizhi Meng &
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich, Materials Science & EngineeringRachel Stephan
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistDevelopment of a Novel Method of Eliminating Polychlorinated Biphenyls from the Environment Dr. Srinivas Pentyala, Anesthesiology, Physiology & Biophysics, Urology ; &
Dr. Mario Rebecchi, AnesthesiologyJason Strauss
North Shore Hebrew Academy HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistPolymer Confinement in 3D: Impact on Nanolithography Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringNandini Venkateswaran
Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistSynthesis of Cupric Oxide (CuO) Nanostructures for Gas Sensing and Catalysis Applications Dr. Perena Gouma
Materials Science & EngineeringVictor Wang
Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistSeeing the Phase of Light: An Experimental Investigation of Doughnut-shaped Laser Beams Produced by a Few-Mode Optical Fiber Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & AstronomyDebbie Yee
Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistUsing Thiol-functionalized Metallic Nanoparticles to Increase the Efficiency of the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringRui Hui (Rachel) Yu
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistDevelopment of Molecular Single-Electron Device Components: Synthesis of Acetylide (Bisisocyanide) Rhenium Complex as a Corner of a Molecule Cage Dr. Andreas Mayr
ChemistryRui Zhi (Rebecca) Yu
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistOn the Brink of Chaos: Study of Fermi-Pasta-Ulam Effects in 2D Dr. Philip Allen
Physics & Astronomy - 2006
Intel STS 2006
- 2005
Intel STS 2005
- 2004
Intel STS 2004
- 2003
Intel STS 2003
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Nina Bai
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY
Intel semi-finalistSynthesis and Characterization of Well-ordered Thin Films of Decanethiolated Gold Nanopartarticles Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringHyeyeon Choi
Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills, NY
Intel finalist
The Effect of Supercritical Fluids on Polymer Thin Films Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringStephen Dawson-Haggerty
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistDiffraction: Experiment, Simulation and Application to Polymer Fibers
Dr. Christian Burger
Dr. Benjamin Chu
ChemistryJessica Dickenson
Earl L. Vandermeulen HS, Port Jefferson, NY
Intel semi-finalistSizing Neutron Stars Dr. Madappa Prakash
Physics & AstronomyAlexander Ellis
Stuyvesant High School, New York, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Design and Performance of an Astigmatic Laser Mode Converter Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & AstronomyRobert Neil Fisher
Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, Uniondale, NY
Intel semi-finalistImproving Plastic Recycling Using Modified Organoclays Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringHilary Fleischer
South Side HS, Rockville Centre, NY
Intel finalist
Optical Analysis of a Flowing Soap Film Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & AstronomyVikas Gupta
Comsewogue HS, Port Jefferson Station, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Synthesis of Second Generation Taxoids as Potential Treatments for Malaria, Leishmaniasis,and Trypanosomiasis Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryStacey Kallem
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY
Intel semi-finalistSelf-esteem and Schematic Processing as Precursors of Depression in Children Dr. Daniel Klein
PsychologyTara Kelly
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY
Intel semi-finalistGenetic Variation in a Sexually Selected Male Trait in Drosophila Dr. John True
Ecology and EvolutionSirish Kondabolu
Half Hollow Hills HS West, Dix Hills, NY
Intel semi-finalistIdentification of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks: Implications in Safe Epidural Anesthesia Dr. Srinivas Pentyala
Anesthesiology; Physiology & BiophysicsKerry Lanigan
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Design and Synthesis of Water-soluble Taxoids for Tumor-activated Prodrugs in Cancer Chemotherapy Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryRachel Lavon
John L Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistTesting the Mechanical and Adhesive Properties of Hyaluronic Acid for Its Use on Vascular Stents
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringKaren Law
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Effect of Age on Emotional Brain Reactivity Dr. Turhan Canli
BioPsychologyJoshua Levine
Ramaz school, New York, NY
Intel semi-finalistPolymer-Cell Interactions: Analysis of Polymer Elastomer Feedback and Cardiac Resynchronization on Micro- and Nanofabricated Polymers in vitro Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringEvan Marshak
Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistOptically-stimulated Luminescence in Al203:C
Janaki Parameswaran
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY
Intel semi-finalistIInitiation of Vascular Tissue in the Primordia of Dioscorea alata and Dioscorea Nipponica Dr. R. Geeta
Ecology & EvolutionNeil Patel
John Glenn HS, Elwood, NY
Intel semi-finalistPhoton Orbits Around a Black Hole Dr. Madappa Prakash
Physics & AstronomyAnh Pham
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Effect of Epsilon D173A Mutation on Antagonism of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors by Pancuronium and Cistracurium Dr. James Dilger
AnesthesiologyKenneth Schultz
William A. Shine Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistStar Searching in the Orion OB1a Association: Photometric Analysis, Identification, and Determination of Characteristics of Low-mass Pre-Main Sequence Stars Dr. Frederick Walter
Physics & AstronomyTedhar Setton
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY
Intel semi-finalistIsolating the Effect of Polymer Mechanical Properties on Cardiac Fibroblasts Morphology, Proliferation and Growth Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringFarheen Shaikh
Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Effects of Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy on the Sleep Architecture of Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Dr. Marta Maczaj
Psychiatry/Sleep Disorders CenterLimor Spector
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistA Novel DNA Delivery Vehicle: Smart Biodegradable Electrospun Membranes Dr. Kwang-sok Kim, Dr. Liang Dehai,
Dr. Benjamin Chu, Dr. Benjamin Hsaio
ChemistryWolodymyr Szczupak
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistTrapping Force Studies in a Low-power Optical Tweezers Device Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & AstronomyRui Tang
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Relationship Between the Velocity of Fluid Flow and the Amplitude of the Sound Generated and the Development of a Novel Acoustic Non-invasive Flow Meter Dr. David Ebin
Math DepartmentAmit Moshe Taylor
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistModulation of Apoptotic Regulatory Gene Expression as a Function of the Apoptotic Cascade of the Pathogenesis of Huntington's Disease Dr. Frank Antonawich
NeurologyMandeep Virdi
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe synthesis of a Taxoid Porphyrin Conjugate for Selective Drug Delivery Dr. Iwao Ojima
Chemistry
- 2002
Intel STS 2002
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Peter Amendola
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistDesign and Construction of Optimized Optical Tweezers Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & AstronomyMinou Arjomand
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistAre Attachment Relationships the Prototype for Adolescent Relationships? Dr. Harriet Waters
PsychologyJason Beiger
Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistDesign and Synthesis of Anticancer Taxoid-Porphyrin Conjugate SB-T-1103001 Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryMolly Bright
Bayport-Blue Point HS, Bayport, NY
Intel semi-finalistCharacterizing Turbid Media Using Mueller Matrix Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & AstronomyMordechi Bronner
Rambam Mesivta HS, Lawrence, NY
Intel finalist
Improving Adhesion at Polymeric Interfaces Containing Carbon Black Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringVladimir Djuric
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistAnalysis of Gamma-ray Burst Photon Count Data by Continuously Time-varying Poisson and Bernoulli Models
Dr. Ralph Wijers
Physics & AstronomyCourtney Drayer
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY
Intel semi-finalistPetrographic and Geochemical Analysis of Mesozoic Fossils to Evaluate Potential for Direct Dating with Emphasis on Uranium
Dr. E. Troy Rasbury
Geosciences &
Dr. Catharine Forster
Anatomical SciencesKristen Goodrich
West Islip HS, West Islip, NY
Intel semi-finalistInfluence of Common Organic Nitrogen Species Introduced by Groundwater Underflow on Aureococcus anophagefferens and Competing Phytoplankton
Dr. Gordon Taylor
Marine Sciences Resaerch CenterArthur Hall
Ossining HS, Ossining, NY
Intel semi-finalistComparison Between the Extrasolar Planet System and an Unbiased Sample to Determine the Statistical Distributions of the Extrasolar Planet System's Eccentricity Period and Sub-Stellar Mass Function
Dr. Michal Simon
Physics & AstronomyCristina Hung
Commack High School, Commack, NY
Intel semi-finalistSynthesis of Novel Taxoid-Porphyrin Conjugates SB-T-110711, SB-T-110712, SB-T-110713 for Cancer Chemotherapy
Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryVinitha Anne Jacob
Hicksville Senior HS, Hicksville, NY Intel semi-finalistDNA Electrophoresis Without Topological Constraints
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials ScienceSherman Jia
Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY Intel semi-finalistSynthesis and Analysis of Molybdenum Oxide Nanostructures Created via Water-soluble Polymers and Organic Molecules
Dr. Benjamin Chu
ChemistryRahal Kahanda
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistPromotion of Bony Ingrowth by Frequency and Pressure Specific Fluid Flow Stimulation
Dr. Yi-Xian Qin
Biomedical Engineering/OrthopaedicsStephanie Kaszuba
Smithtown HS, Smithtown, NY
Intel semi-finalistFibronectin Fibrillogenesis on Sulfonated Polystyrene Surfaces: Properties of Synthetic Protein Growth Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials ScienceDhruva Kumar Kothari
Jericho Senior HS, Jericho, NY
Intel semi-finalistEffect of Acridine Orange on the Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Channel
Dr. James Dilger
AnesthesiologyMichael Laufer
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistGamma-ray Bursts: X-ray and Optical Band Afterglow Decay of Dark Bursts and the Fireball Model
Dr. Ralph Wijers
Physics & AstronomyYang Li
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel finalist
Discovery of a Unique Protective Epitope on Outer Surface Protein C of Lyme Disease Agent Borrelia burgdorferi: Implications for First OspC Peptide Vaccine Dr. Benjamin Luft
Medicine/ Infectious DiseasesSahil Viplov Mehta
Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY
Intel semi-finalistMechanical Testing of EPON SU-8, a High Aspect Ratio Resist for Microelectromechanical Systems Using Scanning Interferometry with Electron Microscope
Dr. Fu-pen Chiang
Mechanical EngineeringLukasz Oleszak
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistUsing Computer Aided Speckle Interferometry to Determine Regional Deformation in the Beating Rabbit Heart
Dr. Fu-pen Chiang
Mechanical EngineeringEdmund Palermo
Bay Shore HS, Bay Shore, NY
Intel semi-finalistImproving the Properties of Polymer Blends with Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringKathryn Rhindress
New Hyde Park Memorial HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistMasses of Black Holes in X-ray Binaries Dr. Madappa Prakash
Physics & AstronomyJoshua Ruderman
Syosset High School, Syosset, NY
Intel semi-finalistDr. Frederick Walter
Physics & AstronomyAli Zarrabi
Northport HS, Northport, NY
Intel semi-finalistInhibition of Membrane-bound Neutrophil Elastase as an Anti-Metastatic Strategy: In Vitro Study
Dr. Sanford Simon
Biochemistry & Cell Biology; Pathology
- 2001
Intel STS 2001
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Craig Berman
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel finalist
Characterization of Ultrasound in Osteoporotic-like Bone Tissue and its Clinical Application as a Non-Invasive Diagnostic System
Biomedical EngineeringJoel Gedalius
Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY
Intel semi-finalistComparison of NCEP, UKMO, and NCEP Reanalysis Models of Antarctic Upper-Atmospheric Temperatures: Discovery of an Annual Summer
Dr. Robert de Zafra
Physics & AstronomyDina Gewaily
Jericho HS, New Hyde Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistDroplet Morphology and Its Application for DNA Electrophoresis on a Chip Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringAaron Goldman
Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistThe Fabrication of a Porous Layer of Metal Through Plasma Based Nano-Patterning
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringHeidi Hsieh
Smithtown HS, Great Neck, NY
Intel semi-finalistFormation of Nano-scaled Super Zeolite-like Meso-structure by Various Block Copolymer Matrices Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringHila Katz
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistParents: You Can't Live with Them, You Can't Live without Them: Harmony, Independence, Maturity, and Closeness in Gender-based Parent-child Relationships Andrew Koller
Brien McMahon HS, S. Norwalk, CN
Intel semi-finalistMagneto-optical Tachometer Based on the Faraday Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & AstronomyMiriam Lense
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistComputer Aided Speckle Interferometry as a Novel Technique for Measuring Myocardial Deformation with High Spatial Resolution Dr. Irwin Krukenkamp & Dr. Glenn Gaudette -Surgery, Physiology & Biophysics Jonathan Lubin
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistEffect of Gonadal Hormone Deficiency on the Acetylcholine Innervation of the Hippocampus and Possible Implications for Alzheimer's Disease Dr. Mary Kritzer
Neurobiology & BehaviorMichele Nudelman
Commack HS, Commack, NY
Intel semi-finalistComputer Analysis and Simulation of Thermal Spray Processes to Optimize Efficiency and Coverage
Dr. Christopher Berndt
Materials Science & EngineeringLindsey Paluska
Northport HS, Northport, NY
Intel semi-finalistIn vitro Effects of Mucin on the Inhibitors of Human Neutrophil Elastase Dr. Sanford Simon,
Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Pathology & Elizabeth Roemer, PathologyMichael Polyakov
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistDiffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy of Living Tissue and its Application for Medical Diagnostics
Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & AstronomyElizabeth Reitano
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistEffects of Aspirin on the Cardioprotective Benefits of Arachidonic Acid in Ischemic Preconditioning and Myocardial Infarction
Dr. Irwin Krukenkamp & Dr. Glenn Gaudette,
Surgery, Physiology & BiophysicsAnshul Shah
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalisEffect of Fillers on Adhesion at Polymer Interfaces
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & EngineeringPeter Stone
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistFormation of Hollow Gold Nanospheres by a Block Copolymer Matrix Dr. Benjamin Chu
ChemistryKaren Wu
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistOsteoporosis Educational Initiative through Dental Practices: A Pilot Program Dr. Elinor Schoenfeld
Preventive MedicineXiaoti Xu
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistFunctional Domains of the Runt Protein Drosophila melanogaster Dr. J. Peter Gergen
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyDavid Yao
Jericho HS, Jericho,NY
Intel semi-finalistSegregation of Long and Short Chain Polystyrene Dr. Miriam Rafailovich , Dr. Jonathan Sokolov ,
Dr. Dilip Gersappe
Materials Science & EngineeringJohn Yoon
Jericho HS, Jericho,NY
Intel semi-finalistCross-sectional Assessment of Fluid Perfusion in Simulated Osteoporotic Bone
Dr. Yi-Xian Qin
Biomedical Engineering
- 2000
Intel STS 2000 *incomplete
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Daniel Alliance
Roslyn HS, Roslyn Heights, NY
Intel semi-finalistEffects of Electric Fields on Protein Adsorption on Different Surfaces Dr. Miriam Rafailovich , Dr. Jonathan Sokolov ,
Materials Science & Engineering; &
Dr. Kenneth McLeodGrace Cheung
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY
Intel semi-finalistCompatibilization of Polymer Blends in Clay Dr. Miriam Rafailovich & Dr. Jonathan Sokolov
Materials Science & EngineeringMedha Goyal
St. Anthony's HS, South Huntington, NY
Intel semi-finalistMetallic Nanoparticles and Dendritic Thin Films Dr. Miriam Rafailovich & Dr. Henry White
Materials Science & EngineeringJonathan Hertz
Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills, NY
Intel finalist
Factors Controlling Desorption and Assimilation Efficiencies of Sediment-Associated Contaminants in Deposit Feeding Polychaetes Dr. Glenn Lopez
Marine & Atmospheric SciencesKenneth Hung
Kings Park HS , Kings Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistSynthesis of Taxanes as Potent New MDR Reversal Agents for Cancer Chemotherapy Dr. Iwao Ojima
ChemistryDorothy Jean
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistFormation of Multi-Functional Molybdenum Oxide Nanoscaled Meso-Structures by Various Block Copolymer Matrices Dr. Benjamin Chu
ChemistryDavid Kahne
Syosset HS, Syosset, NY
Intel semi-finalistAutoregulation of Serotonin Development: Behavioral Studies in an Autism Model Dr. Patricia Whitaker-Azmitia
PsychologyKeon-Kyu Rhee
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY
Intel semi-finalistPreparation and Performance of Smart Polymeric Hydrogels Dr. Benjamin Chu
ChemistryBrian Rosenfeld
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistA Novel Method for Measuring Brain Aneurysms Using CT Scans Dr. Yi-Xian Qin
Biomedical EngineeringEric Schrag
Kings Park HS , Kings Park, NY
Intel semi-finalistA Study of the Properties of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) as a Function of the Percentage of Polyhedral Oligomeric Silesquioxane (POSS) Added to the PMMA Dr. Miriam Rafailovich & Dr. Jonathan Sokolov
Materials Science & EngineeringElizabeth Scordato
Horace Greeley HS , Chappaqua, NY
Intel semi-finalistUsing 16S rRNA Targeted Fluorescent Probe Hybridization as a Tool for Examining the Activity of Sedimentary Bacteria in Wet Tropical Marine Food Webs Dr. Josephine Aller & Dr. Paul Kemp
Marine & Atmospheric SciencesMonica Sharma
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistDifferential Influence of Fibronectin Surface Coatings vs. Fibronectin on CellMorphology Dr. Miriam Rafailovich, Materials Science & Engineering; & Dr. Kenneth McLeod Tina Shih
Townsend Harris HS , Flushing, NY
Intel semi-finalistDoubling the Frequency of Light: Second Harmonic Generation in Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & AstronomyChia-Jung Tsay
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistEvaluating Changes in Density of Synaptic and Dendritic Markers after Chronic THC Treatment in Adult Rats: New Methods of Quantifying Dendrites and Cells Dr. Patricia Whitaker-Azmitia
Psychology - 1999
Intel STS 1999 *Incomplete
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Christina Costa
Garden City HS, Garden City, NY
Intel semi-finalistBioaccumulation of Benzo(A)Pyrene in the Worm Nereis Succinea Dr. Bruce Brownawell
Marine & Atmospheric SciencesSandra Nudelman
Commack HS, Commack, NY
Intel semi-finalistInvestigation, Design, and Development of Fully-Steerable Optical Tweezers Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & AstronomyJustin Paluska
Northport HS, Northport, NY
Intel semi-finalistAnalysis of Factors Affecting Success of Consensus-Based Environmental Protection Programs: Investigation into National Estuary Program Dr. John Scholz, Political Science Ellan Spero
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistChemically Modified Tetracyclines on the Inhibition of Sputum Elastase in the Presence of Polyanions Dr. Sanford Simon,
Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Pathology
- 1998
Intel STS 1998 *Incomplete
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROJECT TITLES STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS Jonathan Arbeit
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistRedesign, Maintenance, and Retesting of a Prototype Hadron Blind Detector Dr. Thomas Hemmick
Physics & AstronomyJames Cascione
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistGlaciotectonic Formations of End Moraines: Model of the Ronkonkoma Moraine Dr. William J. Meyers
GeosciencesChris Gerson
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel finalist
Analog Modeling of Oblique Margin Strain Dr. Daniel Davis
GeosciencesAdam Gottlieb
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel semi-finalistAdding a Recognizable FLAG Epitope to the NH2 Terminus of the runt Transcriptional Regulator on Early Drosophila embryogenesis Dr. J. Peter Gergen
Biochemistry & Cell BiologyGrace Lau
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel finalistProtease-Antiprotease Interactions and the Use of Green Tea as an Elastase Inhibitor Dr. Sanford Simon,
Biochemistry & Cell Biology, PathologyClyde Law
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel finalistCompressions of Nuclear Matter Through the Elliptic Flow of Protons in Relativistic Heavy Ion Collisions Dr. Roy Lacey
ChemistryThomas Petersen
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY
Intel finalist
Dynamics of Polymers in Free-Standing Thin Films Dr. Miriam Rafailovich & Dr. Jonathan Sokolov
Materials Science & EngineeringJamie Tong
Flushing HS , Flushing, NY
Intel semi-finalistFactors Affecting Speckle Patterns and a New Method of Measuring Its Size Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & Astronomy
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