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Intel Science Talent Search (STS) through 2016
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Congratulations to these students, and to the faculty, post docs, graduate and undergraduate
students who helped them in their research!
Intel STS 2016
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT | PROJECT TITLE | FACULTY MENTOR |
|---|---|---|
| Eleni Aneziris Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Effects of Predictability on the Startle Reflex in Anticipation of Emotionally-evocative Pictures | Dr. Greg Hajcak Psychology |
| Lee Blackburn Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Incorporation 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 & Engineering |
| Arthur Chen Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The 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 & Engineering |
| Krista Chen The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Novel Combination Chemotherapy Targeting Cancer Stem Cells with a Tumor Targeted Drug Delivery System Potentiated by Natural Remedies, EGCG and/or Curcumin | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Audrey Cheng Henry M. Gunn HS, Palo Alto, CA Intel semi-finalist |
Enhancing the Efficiency of Self-assembled Organic Solar Cells with the Addition of a Second Electron Donor and Graphene | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Ayesha Chhugani Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel Magnetic Field Trap Using Superconductors for Transporting Polarized Ions for Medical Imaging | Dr. Abhay Deshpande Physics & Astronomy |
| Sophia Chen Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
On Steady Super-Kähler Ricci Solitons | Dr. Martin Rocek Physics & Astronomy |
| Patrick Chi Niskayuna HS, Niskayuna, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Using Power Dissipation as a Novel Approach to Rank and Categorize Tropical Cyclones | Dr. Brian Colle SoMAS |
| Dessie DiMino Garden City HS, Garden City, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Production 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 & Engineering |
| Emma Feldman Paul D. Schreiber HS, Port Washington, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Electrospun Hydrophobic Nanofibrous Membranes for Use in Membrane Distillation | Dr. Benjamin Chu, Dr. Benjamin Hsiao, Chemistry |
| Daniel Guo Homestead HS, Cupertino, CA Intel semi-finalist |
Analysis of Heterochiasmy and Recombination Rates in Gibbons | Dr. Krishna Veeramah Ecology & Evolution |
| Adarsh Karnati Redmond HS, Redmond, WA Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel Design of an Ocean Wave Energy Harvester Using a Linear Cam Release Approach | Dr. Ya S. Wang Mechanical Engineering |
| Ariel Leong Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Systematic Discovery of Genes and Networks in Colon Cancer Stem Cells Implicated in Chemoresistance | Dr. Jingfang Ju Pathology |
| David Li Commack HS, Commack, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Wireless Tracking System for At-home Durable Medical Equipment during Natural Disasters | Dr. Fan Ye Electrical & Computer Engineering |
| Emily Li Hunter College HS, New York, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Role of No tail and Wnt in Regulating Stem Cell Division in the Zebrafish Tailbud | Dr. Benjamin Martin Biochemistry & Cell BIology |
| Michael Li James M. Bennett HS, Salisbury, MD Intel finalist |
Deciphering Neural Coding for Sensorimotor Decision-making | Dr. Il Memming Park Neurobiology & Behavior |
|
Emily McDermott |
Developing an Experimental Model for Natural Variation in Genetic Robustness | Dr. Joshua Rest Ecology & Evolution |
| Harriet O'Brien Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Characterization of Immunomodulatory and Remyelinating Agents on Microglial Polarization | Dr. Stella Tsirka Pharmacological Sciences |
| Benjamin Schiffer University of Illinois Laboratory HS, Urbana, IL Intel semi-finalist |
Elucidating the Mechanism of a Human Transcription Factor’s Movement Along DNA with Molecular Dynamics Simulations | Dr. Carlos Simmerling Chemistry |
| Kameron Sedigh Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Structural 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 Chemistry |
| Anu Sharma Oak Hall School, Gainesville, FL Intel semi-finalist |
Sustainable Green Production of Carboxycellulose Nanofibers | Dr. Benjamin Chu, Dr. Benjamin Hsiao, Chemistry |
| Matthew Sun Thomas Jefferson HS for Science & Technology, Alexandria, VA Intel semi-finalist |
Hyperacute Temporal Resolution with a Neural Population for Biologically Plausible Firing Rate Change Detection | Dr. Il Memming Park Neurobiology & Behavior |
| Fangrui Tong Ward Melville HS, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A New Approach to Chemical Sensing Using Tunable Optical Properties of Unique Nanostructures of TiO2 Coated Morpho peleides Butterfly Scales | Dr. Alexander Orlov Materials Science & Engineering |
| Ziheng Wang St. Paul's School, Concord, NH Intel semi-finalist |
High Throughput Drug Design by a Novel Grid-based Computational Method | Dr. Carlos Simmerling Chemistry |
| David Yang Academy for the Advancement of Science & Technology, NJ Intel semi-finalist |
Role of APOBEC3 in the Diversity and Evolution of Herpes Simplex Virus 1 | Dr. Thomas MacCarthy Applied Mathematics & Statistics |
| Rachel Zhang Parkway South HS, Manchester, MO Intel finalist |
Statistics of Intersections of Curves on Surfaces | Dr. Moira Chas Mathematics |
| Richard Zhang Redmond HS, Redmond, WA Intel semi-finalist |
The 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 |
Intel STS 2015
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT | PROJECT TITLE | FACULTY MENTOR |
|---|---|---|
| Aswin Bikkani Westlake HS, Westlake, OH Intel semi-finalist |
Regulatory Interactions of Lipid Droplet Associating Perilipin Orthologs in Saccharomyces cerevisiae | Dr. Aaron Neiman Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
| Emma Dong Manhasset HS, Manhasset, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Custom Multilayered Nanoparticles in Targeted Hyperthermia for Cancer Treatment Using |
Dr. Ya Wang Mechanical Engineering |
| Charles Gulian Ossining HS, Ossining, NY Intel finalist |
A Search for Tidally-Distorted White Dwarf Binaries in the Kepler Survey | Dr. Michal Simon Physics & Astronomy |
| Robbin Jang William Shine Great Neck S. HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Synthesis and Observations of Novel Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase Inhibitors: Precursors to Bivalent Compounds |
Dr. Peter Tonge Chemistry |
| Jessica Ju Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Using Python to Apply Phonological Rules for the Transcription of Korean |
Dr. Jiwon Yun Linguistics |
| Arjun Kapoor The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Construction of Low Entropy Quasi-Optimal Interconnection Network Topologies |
Dr. Yuefan Deng Applied Mathematics & Statistics |
| Jessica Kim Manhasset HS, Manhasset, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Enhancing the Power Conversion Efficiency of Inverted Organic Photovoltaics with GoldFunctionalized |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Ien Li Jericho HS, Jericho,NY Intel finalist |
Statistical Modeling of Major Depression: Bridging the Gap between Brain and Behavior | Dr. Christine DeLorenzo Psychiatry |
| Zak Marcone Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Influence of Anomalous Gauge Coupling on Diphoton Fusion Induced W-boson |
Dr. Michael Rijssenbeek Physics & Astronomy |
| Scott Massa Commack HS, Commack,NY Intel finalist |
The Importance of Endocytosis to Neuregulin1 Back Signaling: Implications in Neuropsychiatric and Neurodegenerative Disorders | Dr. David Talmage, Pharmacological Sciences; Dr. Lorna Role, Neurobiology |
| Saranesh Prembabu Dougherty Valley HS, CA Intel finalist |
Coupled Electric and Magnetic Properties in Artificially-Layered Perovskite Thin Films | Dr. Matthew Dawber Physics & Astronomy |
| Ilana Radinsky Stella K Abraham HS for Girls, Hewlett Bay Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Effects of Carbon Chain Length in Thiol-Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles Coating a Nafion® Membrane on PEM Fuel Cell Efficiency |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Vaishnavi Shrivastava Mission San Jose HS, CA Intel semi-finalist |
A Noninvasive Regenerative Stem Cell Treatment for Osteoporosis through an Injectable |
Dr. Yixian Qin Biomedical Engineering |
| Eric Wang Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel Approach to Water Desalination: Reverse Osmosis by Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Membranes |
Dr. Benjamin Chu, Dr. Benjamin Hsiao, & Dr. Hongyang Ma, Chemistry |
| Ji Whan (Kevin) Yoon Oxford Academy, Cypress, CA Intel semi-finalist |
Fabrication and Modification of Nanofibers with Superhydrophilic- Superhydrophobic |
Dr. Benjamin Chu, Dr. Benjamin Hsiao, & Dr. Hongyang Ma, Chemistry |
| Glenn Yu Hunter College HS, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Naturalistic Painkillers: Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel Fatty Acid Binding Protein Inhibitors | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Gina Yuan Dougherty Valley HS, San Ramon, CA Intel semi-finalist |
Designing Tablets for Personalized Medicine | Dr. Dilip Gersappe Materials Science & Engineering |
| Vivian Zhong Syosset HS, Syosset NY Intel semi-finalist |
Describing Images: The Effect of Modern Communication on Personal Lexicon | Dr. Arthur Samuel Psychology |
| Jay Zussman William Shine Great Neck S. HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Zip1 C-terminal Phosphorylation Promotes Zip1-Sgs1 Interaction in Meiotic Cells |
Dr. Nancy Hollingsworth Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
Intel STS 2014
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Akker Redmond HS, Redmond, WA Intel semi-finalist |
Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene-Oxide Coated Nafion Membranes For Enhanced Performance in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Priya Alegesan Manhasset HS, Manhasset, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Defining Region-Specific Interactions of Members of the Leading Edge Protein Complex in Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
Dr. Aaron Neiman Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
| Bhavani Ananthabhotla Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The 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 finalist |
Quantifying 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-finalist |
Evaluating 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 place |
Pressure Dependent Azeotropic Melting Relations in the Mg2SiO4-Fe2SiO4-NaAlSi3O8-CaAl2Si2O8 System: A Critical Role in Lunar Highlands Formation? |
Dr. Donald Lindsley, Geosciences |
| Catherine Feldman Smithtown HS, Smithtown, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Phylogenetic 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-finalist |
The Identification of Novel Runt and Even-Skipped Transcriptional Co-factors in Drosophila | Dr. J. Peter Gergen Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
|
Anika Gupta
The Harker School, San Jose , CA Intel semi-finalist |
Novel Drug Delivery Systems Targeting Cancer Stem Cells for Next-Generation Chemotherapy | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
|
Luran He
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Emergence of Chaos in a Scattering System | Dr. Philip Allen Physics & Astronomy |
|
Harrison Li
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Multidecadal 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-finalist |
A Point-of-Use Water Filter for Developing Countries - Year III: Improving Effectiveness,
|
Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao Chemistry |
|
Dohee (Diane) Na
Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Elucidation of Racial Disparity Between Caucasian and African American Prostate Cancer
for the Development of Personalized Pharmacogenetics |
Dr. Jennie Williams Medicine |
|
Emily Pang
Dougherty Valley HS, San Ramon, CA Intel finalist |
The Opposing Roles of Tumor Suppressive cC1qR and Oncoprotein gC1qR as Mechanisms for Inhibiting Cancer Pathogenesis |
Dr. Berhane Ghebrehiwet Medicine |
|
Parth Shah
Chatham HS, Chatham, NJ Intel semi-finalist |
Underrepresentation of Cytidine Deaminase Hotspots Reveals Key Genes and Tropism |
Dr. Tom MacCarthy Applied Mathematics & Statistics |
|
Sachit Singal
Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Chemical and Computational Biology Approach to Identifying the Binding Site of Novel Anti-Tubercular Agents Targeting Mtb-FtsZ |
Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
|
Rahul Sridhar
The Harker School, San Jose , CA Intel semi-finalist |
Understanding the Effect of Hinge Mutations on Domain-swapping in Antiviral Lectin Cyanovirin-N |
Dr. David Green Applied Mathematics & Statistics |
|
Yongpeng (Bill) Tang
Smithtown East HS, St. James, NY
Intel semi-finalist
|
Data Sonification of the Seismic Signature of Ocean Surf |
Dr. Henry Bokuniewicz |
|
Kent Ueno
Earl Vandermeulen HS, Port Jefferson, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Design and Synthesis of Tumor-Targeting Drug Conjugates for Imaging Study | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
|
Jessica Yamada
The Winsor School, Boston, MA Intel semi-finalist |
For Want of an Arginine, the Termination Was Lost: Characterizing the Structure and
|
Dr. Miguel Garcia-Diaz Pharmacological Sciences |
Intel STS 2013
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Eliana Applebaum Ma'ayanot Yeshiva HS for Girls, Teaneck, NJ Intel semi-finalist |
A New Approach to Cancer: The Effects of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Puja Bansal Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Three Dimensional Molecular Imprinting for the Detection of Viral Pathogens | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Andrew Chen Dougherty Valley HS, San Ramon, CA Intel semi-finalist |
Utilizing Novel Graphene Oxide Langmuir-Blodgett Film Catalysts to Enhance the Cost Efficiency of a PEM Fuel Cell |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Andrew Chen Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Incorporation of Graphene into Organic Polymer Solar Cells via Chemical Functionalization with Metal Nanoparticles |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Kevin Chen Mission San Jose HS, Fremont, CA Intel finalist |
Development of a Low-Cost Analyzer for Ferroelectric Characterization | Dr. Matthew Dawber Physics & Astronomy |
| Deriam Chirinos John L. Miller Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Throwing Dice in QCD: Using Random Matrices to Study the QCD Hadron Spectrum | Dr. Jacobus Verbaarschot Physics & Astronomy |
| Wesley Cox Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Design of an Electromagnetic Energy Harvester for Wildlife Tracking | Dr. Lei Zuo Mechanical Engineering |
| Yonatan David North Shore Hebrew Academy HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Exploration of the Chiral Magnetic Effect in Quark Gluon Plasma via Charge-Separation
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Dr. Roy Lacey Chemistry |
| Nicholas Fiacco Manhasset HS, Manhasset, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Localization of Pkc1p with the Septins in Sporulating S. cerevisiae Is Dependent |
Dr. Aaron Neiman Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
| John Gee Calhoun HS, Port Lavaca, TX Intel semi-finalist |
Developing an Automated Event Detection Algorithm for HIV-1 Protease’s Flap Backbone
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Dr. Carlos Simmerling Chemistry |
| Nakul Gupta Farmindale HS, Farmingdale, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Employing siRNA to Recruit KCNQ1 through microRNA Pathways: Implications |
Dr. Peter Brink Physiology & Biophysics |
| Kavita Jain Smithtown HS West, Smithtown, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Demonstrating 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 Sciences |
| Tammy Jin Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Variable M3-S2 Linker Tension Modulates N-Methyl D-Aspartate Receptor Activity in a Subunit Specific Manner | Dr. Lonnie Wollmuth Neurobiology & Behavior |
| Minah Kim Paul D. Schreiber HS, Port Washington, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Inhibition of the FabI Enoyl-ACP Reductase from Burkholderia pseudomallei | Dr. Peter Tonge Chemistry |
| Arvind Kumar Roslyn HS, Roslyn, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Model of Dropout Propensity Among Heterogeneous Adolescents: The Role of Resilience |
Dr. Debra Dwyer Health Technology & Management |
| Brendan Liu Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Polyvinylamine Grafted Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile Membranes for Cr(VI) Adsorption |
Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao Chemistry |
| Jerry Liu Los Altos HS, Los Altos, CA Intel semi-finalist |
Modeling the Lithiation of Crystalline-Amorphous Silicon Nanowires using |
Dr. Dilip Gersappe Material Science & Engineering |
| Prady Manepalli Smithtown HS, Smithtown NY Intel semi-finalist |
An Effective Application of Graphene Oxide Nanoribbons as a Chemotherapeutic |
Dr. Balaji Sitharaman Biomedical Engineering |
| Phoebe McAuliffe Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Understanding 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 & Biophysics |
| Rebecca Monastero Sayville HS, W. Sayville, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Interactions of Mercury and Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Avid Seafood Consumers | Dr. Jaymie Meliker Graduate Program in Public Health |
| Kenan Mutlu Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The effects of Shifting the Subject of Suspense during Cognitive Appraisal in Relation to Suggestibility and Cued Recall Capacity |
Dr. Nancy Franklin Psychology |
| Alexander Nie Livingston HS, Livingston, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Gelatin Hydrogels as a Cellular Scaffold: The Effect of Glucose on Gel Structure |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Material Science & Engineering |
| Grace Pan Dougherty Valley HS, San Ramon, CA Intel semi-finalist |
Investigating Effects of Ferroelectricity on Current Properties in Electron Tunneling Junctions | Dr. Matthew Dawber Physics & Astronomy |
| Benjamin Pleat Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel Approach to Locating Geothermal Systems in Relation to Geodetic Crustal Deformation and Strain Rate Tensors | Dr. William Holt Geosciences |
| James Shamul Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Search for Novel MicroRNAs Triggering Liver Cancer Development | Dr. Valentina Schmidt Medicine |
| Avigael Sosnowik Stella K. Abraham HS for Girls, Hewlett Bay Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Coactivation of Positive and Negative Feelings: Film Genres’ Effects on Adolescent
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Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Material Science & Engineering |
| Nicholas Spiezio Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Cellular Delivery of Gene-Silencing Products | Dr. Peter Brink Physiology & Biophysics |
| Mayuri Sridhar Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel finalist |
Computational Analysis of the DNA-Binding Mechanism of the p53 Tumor Suppressor and its Inactivation through the R249S Mutation | Dr. Carlos Simmerling Chemistry |
| Raghav Tripathi Westview HS, Portland, OR Intel finalist |
Design and Synthesis of Novel Fatty Acid Binding Protein Inhibitors for Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects through Increases in Endogenous Anandamide Concentrations | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Alexandra Tse Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Grit vs. IQ: Assessing the Relative Impacts of Effort & Intelligence in Academic Success
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Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Jacob Wax Harborfields HS, Greenlawn, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Investigating the Sensitivity and Specificity of the Potentiometric Biosensor Mechanism through Bacteria and Bacterial Spore Cross Testing |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Jared Weiss Syosset HS, Syosset, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Automatic Annotation of Large Image Datasets via Human Gaze | Dr. Dimitris Samaras Computer Science |
| Michael Zhang Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY Intel finalist |
Role-Inducted Perspective Visual Behavior during Scene Free-Viewing | Dr. Gregory Zelinsky Psychology |
| Gloria Zheng Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Potentiation of Human Glycine Receptor Channels in HEK-293 Cells by Sevoflurane | Dr. James Dilger Anesthesiology |
| Julia Zhuang John L. Miller Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Analysis of Cascadia Episodic Tremor and Slip Events using Time-Dependent Displacement
|
Dr. William Holt Geosciences |
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-finalist |
Design and Synthesis of a Novel Diphenyl Ether Targeting InhA from Mycobacterium Tuberculosis to Aid Future Drug Discovery | Dr. Peter Tonge Chemistry |
| Sean Ballinger Phillips Academy, Andover, MA Intel semi-finalist |
Enhancing a Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cell Stack with Gold-Dodecanethiolate Core-Shell Nanoparticles | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Asia Brown Sanford Calhoun HS, Merrick, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Analysis of Altered Gene Expression in Human Colon Cancer Cells Exposed to the Methylation Inhibitor 5-aza-2’deoxycytidine | Dr. Ellen Li Medicine |
| Sarah Chapin Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Computer-Aided Drug Discovery: Structure-Based Design and Evaluation of Small Molecule Botulinum Neurotoxin Inhibitors | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Juliana Coraor Huntington HS, Huntington, NY Intel finalist |
The Impact of Compressive Misfit Strain on Improper Ferroelectricity in Lead Titanate/Strontium Titanate Superlattices | Dr. Matthew Dawber Physics & Astronomy |
| Rachel Davis Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY Intel finalist |
Engineering Biodegradable Flame Retardant Polymers | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Samantha Garvey Brentwood HS, Brentwood, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Effects of the Physical Environment and Predators on Phenotypic Plasticity in Geukensia demissa | Dr. Dianna Padilla Ecology & Evolution |
| Hannah Kenagy Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Understanding the Pathogenesis of Acid-Resistant E. coli: Computational Modeling of pH-Dependent Conformational Changes in GadB | Dr. Carlos Simmerling Chemistry |
| Savina Kim Commack HS, Commack, NY Intel finalist |
Cognitive Deficits in Neuropsychiatric Disorders: A Schizophrenia Model Associated with Neuronal Alpha7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Localization | Dr. David Talmage, Pharmacological Sciences Dr. Lorna Role, Neurobiology & Behavior |
| Claire Leibowicz John L. Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Neuropsychology of Social Instincts: A Behavioral and Information-Theoretic Analysis of the Cues Involved in Trustworthiness Evaluations | Dr. Lilianne Mujica-Parodi Biomedical Engineering |
| Ryan Lindeborg Dana Hills HS, Dana Point, CA Intel semi-finalist |
The Effects of Surface Modification of PMMA Scaffolds through Plasma Etching andDifferent Media on the Proliferation and Migration of Fibroblasts | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Neil Mehta Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel finalist |
Co-Restoration of Type III Nrg1 Back Signaling through Depolarization: Implications for Schizophrenia | Dr. David Talmage, Pharmacological Sciences Dr. Lorna Role, Neurobiology & Behavior |
| Rocco Morra Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Development of a Novel Human Serum Albumin Nanoparticle Formulation for DHA-SB-T-1214 | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Jin Pan Henry Gunn Sr. HS, Palo Alto, CA Intel finalist |
A Novel Protein Translation Kinetics Model Supports the Ribosomal Pause Theory | Dr. Bruce Futcher Molecular Genetics & Microbiology |
| Eric Parigoris Kings Park HS, Kings Park , NY Intel semi-finalist |
Low-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 Engineering |
| April Pun Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
DNA Repair Mechanisms: Investigations of BER in Differentiated CAD Cells | Dr. Bruce Demple Pharmacological Sciences |
| Sagar Rambhia Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Rupture Risk Assessment of Cardiovascular Pathologies: Patient-Based Fluid-Structure Interaction Simulation Study |
Dr. Danny Bluestein Biomedical Engineering |
| Kunal Sangani Fayetteville-Manlius HS, Manlius, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Modeling and Environmental Analysis of Hydraulic Fracturing in Upstate New York | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Arjan Saraon Paul D. Schreiber HS, Port Washington, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Effect of Social Media on Grassroots Movements: Analysis on the Usage of Twitter | Dr. Michael Schwartz Sociology |
| Anna Sato Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist |
A Novel Adsorptive Filtration Approach for the Removal of Radioactive Isotopes of Iodine and Cesium from Water | Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao Chemistry |
| Evan Schneider Roslyn HS, Roslyn Heights, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Targeted Delivery of Toxic Nanoparticles: A Novel Innovation for Cancer Treatment | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Shubha Sekar Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
On the Usability and Security of Graphical Password Schemes | Dr. Rob Johnson Computer Science |
|
Nithin Tumma |
Elucidating Pathways in Cancer Pathogenesis: Establishment of Interaction Between TGF-b/Ras Pathways and Identification of gC1qR as an Oncoprotein | Dr. Berhane Ghebrehiwet Medicine |
| Shannon Wetzler Kings Park HS, Kings Park , NY Intel semi-finalist |
Novel Determination of the Stopping Power and Other Characteristics of the Quark Gluon Plasma Based on Several Jet Modification Measurements | Dr. Roy Lacey Chemistry |
| Susan Wu John L. Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Reactive Transport Model of Anthropogenic Carbon Sequestration | Dr. William Holt Geosciences |
| Jesse Xing Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Synthesis of Diblock Copolymers PEG-PLA for Drug Delivery | Dr. Benjamin Chu , Dr. Benjamin Hsiao & Dr. Robert Grubbs Chemistry |
| Garima Yadav Sachem HS North, Lake Ronkonkoma , NY Intel semi-finalist |
Discovery of Novel Benzimidazole-based Antibacterial Agents Targeting FtsZ for Potential Treatment of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Jeong Yun Yang John L. Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Cytotoxicity of Graphene Oxide Nanoribbons on Human Breast Cancer Cells | Dr. Balaji Sitharaman Biomedical Engineering |
|
Alissa Zhang |
Molecular Fingerprinting of Glucose with Raman and SERS for Noninvasive Diabetes Monitoring | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Jack Zhou Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Multiplexed Molecular Imaging of Esophageal Cancer Using Molecularly Targeted SERS Nanoparticles and a Novel Endoscopic Probe | Dr. Jonathan Liu Biomedical Engineering |
Intel STS 2011
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Akhavan Rambam Mesivta, Lawrence, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Enhancing Organic Polymer Solar Cell Efficiency through the Incorporation of Graphene and Graphene Oxide | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Ishwarya Ananthabhotla Kings Park HS, Kings Park , NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Robotic Assistant for the Visually Impaired (RAVI): A Novel Autonomous System Employing Digital Image Tracking and Sonar Range Detection | Dr. Yu Zhou Mechanical Engineering |
| Norman Cao Brentwood HS, Brentwood , NY Intel semi-finalist |
Probabilistic Path Planning in Cooperative Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Chasing | Dr. Yu Zhou Mechanical Engineering |
| Julie Chang Herricks HS, New Hyde Park , NY Intel semi-finalist |
Ultrasound Characterization of Progressive Bone Loss Using Quantitative Acoustic Imaging, Micro-CT, and Mechanical Testing | Dr. Yixian Qin, Dr. Wei Lin, Dr. Jiqi Cheng Biomedical Engineering |
| Kevin Chen Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Pair-Rule Response Element for Wingless in the Drosophila Embryo | Dr. J. Peter Gergen Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
| Harry Chiang John L. Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
New Determination of the Transport and Thermodynamic Coefficients of the Quark Gluon Plasma | Dr. Roy Lacey Chemistry |
| Joshua Cohen John F. Kennedy HS, Bellmore, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Atmospheric Properties of Biogenic Aerosols Produced by Mangroves | Dr. Josephine Aller Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, School of |
| Kendra Cornejo Brentwood HS, Brentwood, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Revisiting Centaurea Phylogenetics with the Utilization of ITS Primers to Resolve the Phylogeny of C. nigrescens in the Jacea Clade | Rebeca Grella (PhD. student) -Gurevitch lab, Ecology & Evolution |
| Nevin Daniel Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Novel Asymmetric Trojan Horse PAMAM Dendrimer Conjugates as Model Systems for Optimal Anticancer Taxoid Drug Delivery | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Jonathan Goldman Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel Framework for Quasi-Dynamic Task Scheduling on Parallel Computers | Dr. Yuefan Deng Applied Mathematics & Statistics |
| Dianna Hu Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Computational Analysis of Specific Missense Mutations in the SMN Tudor Domain | Dr. Carlos Simmerling Chemistry |
| John Kelly Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Possible Indication of Local Strong Parity Violation via Charge Asymmetry Measurements | Dr. Roy Lacey Chemistry |
| Abraham Killanin Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Platinum and Gold Nanoparticles’ Permeability and Effects on Dental Pulp Stem Cell
Growth and Differentiation |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Jessica Lee York HS, Yorktown, VA Intel semi-finalist |
The Effect of Amyloid Beta on Protein SUMOylation in Murine Astrocytes | Dr. Holly Colognato Pharmacological Sciences |
| Bonnie Lei Walnut High School, Walnut, CA Intel finalist |
Cryptic Species and Synonyms: A Reclassification of the Spurilla Genus Based on Morphological and Molecular Phylogeography | Dr. Liliana Davalos Ecology & Evolution |
| Aditi Malhotra Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Gender-Specific Impact of Body Mass Index on Left Atrial Size and the Presence of Atrial Fibrillation |
Dr. Luis Gruberg & Dr. Smadar Kort Medicine / Cardiology |
| Brian Miranda William A. Shine Great Neck South, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Molecular Dynamics Simulations Suggest a Structural Basis for the Slow-onset Inhibition of KasA by Thiolactomycin and Provide insights for TB Drug Discovery | Dr. Carlos Simmerling Chemistry |
| Jonathan Nachman North Shore Hebrew Academy HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Green Micropatterning: Stamping Candida antarctica Lipase-B onto Poly(-caprolactone) | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Hannarae Annie Nam Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT Intel semi-finalist |
Creating a Robust Optical Vortex Beam with a Single Cylinder Lens | Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Wendi Oppenheim Pine Crest, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Intel semi-finalist |
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: The Effects of Dispersants and Their Surfactants on Cyprinodon variegatus Embryos | Dr. Bruce Brownawell Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, School of (SOMAS) |
| Sarah Pak Roslyn HS, Roslyn Heights, NY Intel semi-finalist |
To Log or Not to Log: The Effect of Mandatory Reading on Children’s Intrinsic Motivation to Read | Dr. Christian Luhmann Psychology |
| Neil Pathak Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Polyfunctionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Multimodal Tumor-Targeted Therapy and Biological Imaging |
Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Arpon Raksit Commack HS, Commack, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Modelling Heat Transport in Multiphase Materials | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich and Dr. Dilip Gersappe Materials Science & Engineering |
| Brian Ralph Smithtown HS West, Smithtown, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Evolution of Body Mass in Basal Dinosauria | Dr. Alan Turner Anatomical Sciences |
| Aaron Rosenthal Smithtown HS West, Smithtown , NY Intel semi-finalist |
An Eigenshape Analysis of Snake Vertebral Morphology and Its Correlation with Habitat | Jacob McCartney (Ph.D. student)-Kley lab Anatomical Sciences |
| Ilana Scandariato Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Children’s Attachment Narratives: A Window into Secure Base Scripts in Middle Childhood | Dr. Harriet Waters Psychology |
| Karan Sikka Syosset HS, Syosset, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Temperature Controlled Investigation of Gold and Palladium Nanoparticle Catalysis for the Performance Enhancement of a PEM Fuel Cell | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Sarah Toledano North Shore Hebrew Academy HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Strychnine Distinguishes between Two Populations of Homomeric Glycine Receptors Expressed in HEK cells | Dr. James Dilger Anesthesiology |
| Sharon Varghese Brentwood HS, Brentwood, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Assessing Population Variation of the Introduced Plant Species Centaurea nigrescens (Tyrol Knapweed) in Eastern North America, Using cpDNA trnT(UGA), trnL(UAA), and trnF(GAA) Genes | Rebeca Grella (PhD. student) -Gurevitch lab , Ecology & Evolution |
| Stephanie Wang Monta Vista HS, Cupertino, CA Intel semi-finalist |
Effect of Trabecular Bone Orientation on Quantitative Ultrasound and Fracture Risk Prediction | Dr. Yixian Qin, Dr. Wei Lin, Dr. Jiqi Cheng Biomedical Engineering |
| Pamela Wax Harborfields HS, Greenlawn, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Exploring the Dose-Dependent Activity of the Drosophila Fushi-tarazu (Ftz) Homeodomain Protein | Dr. J. Peter Gergen Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
| Jenny Wu Sanford Calhoun HS, Merrick, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and Potential Synergism of Taxoid SB-T-1214 and Topotecan in Tumor-Targeting Drug Conjugates Bearing Dual-Warheads | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
Intel STS 2010
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Kayla Applelbaum Ma'ayonot Yeshiva HS for Girls, Teaneck, NJ Intel semi-finalist |
The Protective Effects of a Multicomponent Polymer Coated Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) on Human Adiocytes and Lambda DNA in the Presence of Ultraviolet (UVA/UVB) Radiation | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Dylan Assael Syosset HS, Syosset, NY Intel semi-finalist |
An Unexpected Role for Picocyanobacteria in the Marine Silicon Cycle | Dr. Stephen Baines Ecology & Evolution |
| Deborah Boktor Bay Shore HS, Bay Shore, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Electrospinning PVA: The Effects of Solution Conditions and Voltage on the Morphology and Fiber Diameter | Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao Chemistry |
| Yuval Calev Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist |
Language Perception, Production, and Memory: A Comparison of Older and Younger Adults | Dr. Arthur Samuel Psychology |
| Jason Chaves Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Inaccuracies in the Single Nucleus Approximation Due to the Presence of Light Nuclei | Dr. James Lattimer Physics & Astronomy |
| Stephanie Chiang John L. Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Characterization of Aerosolized Particles during a Cyanobacterial Bloom in Lake Agawam, NY: Implications for Cloud Condensation Nuclei (CCN) Formation | Dr. Josephine Aller Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, School of |
| Everett Coraor Huntington HS, Huntington , NY Intel semi-finalist |
Experimental Insights into Evolved Magmas on Olympus Mons, Mars | Dr. Hanna Nekvasil & Dr. Donald Lindsley Geosciences |
| Conor Diviney Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Synthesis of Compounds as Inhibitors of the Menaquinone Biosynthetic Pathway in Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Dr. Peter Tonge Chemistry |
| John Dodaro Smithtown HS East, Smithtown, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Search and Identification of Cosmic Rays in Radar Echo | Dr. Helio Takai Physics & Astronomy |
| Carly Emmer Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Time Series Study of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds in Sewage Sludge during Peak H1N1 Media Coverage at Various Treatment Facilities with Alternative Sewage Pressing Methods | Dr. Bruce Brownawell Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, School of (SOMAS) |
| Reena Glaser Smithtown HS West, Smithtown, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Utilizing Cell-Surface Interactions for Adipose-derived Stem Cell Biomineralization | Dr. Marcia Simon Dental School |
| Ruoyi Jiang Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist |
Targeting Loop Dynamics in βI/βIII Isotype Tubulin: The Application of in silico Techniques in Combating Chemotherapy Drug Resistance | Dr. Carlos Simmerling Chemistry |
| Pragya Kakani Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Novel Use of Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) to Observe Apoptosis in Oligodendrocytes | Dr. Joel Levine Neurobiology & Behavior |
| Jenny Kang Belmont HS, Belmont, MA Intel semi-finalist |
Identification and Analysis of a Novel Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Antigen-4 Binding Partner in T-cells | Dr. Yixian Qin and Dr. Wei Lin Biomedical Engineering |
| Daniel Katz John L. Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Using the Transport Coefficient to Probe the Coupling of the Quark Gluon Plasma Produced in Au + Au Collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider | Dr. Roy Lacey Chemistry |
| Brian Kelly Oceanside HS, Oceanside, NY Intel semi-finalist |
An Evaluation of the Toxicity and Binding Affinity of Curcumin and Curcumin Sulfate on Cancer Cell Lines | Dr. Wolfgang Quitschke Psychiatry & Behavioral Science |
| Sahil Khetpal (Plano) Texas Academy of Math and Science , Denton, TX Intel semi-finalist |
Polyfunctionalized Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes as a Versatile Platform for Cancer Detection and Tumor-Targeted Dual Therapy | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Erica Lai Holmdel HS, Holmdel, NJ) Intel semi-finalist |
Density and Size Effects in Liquid Water: The Formation of Nanobubbles, Source of Water Anomalies | Dr. Marivi Fernandez-Serra Physics & Astronomy |
| Andrew Li Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
An Estimate of the Viscosity of the Quark-Gluon Plasma via Anisotropic Flow Measured in Au + Au Collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider | Dr. Roy Lacey Chemistry |
| Brandon Li Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Pore Size Reduction of Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Scaffolds for High Performance Microfiltration | Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao Chemistry |
| Jason Littman Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Development of siRNA Delivery Systems for Oncogene Suppression in Human Cancers |
Dr. Valentina Schmidt |
| Paul Masih Das Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY Intel finalist |
A Novel Chemical Synthesis for >1 μm2 Graphene Sheets | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Georgios Mourdoukoutas Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Anesthetic Action of Isoflurane on Human Glycine Receptor Channels | Dr. James Dilger Anesthesiology |
| Neil Muir Uniondale HS, Uniondale, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Engineering Non Halogen Based Biodegradable Flame Retardants | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Pooja Mysore Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Effects of Algorithmically Derived Calcitonin Receptor Peptide on the Formation of Bone Matrix | Dr. Srinivas Pentyala, Anesthesiology, Physiology & Biophysics, Urology |
| Joshua Pfeffer North Shore Hebrew Academy HS, Great Neck, NY Intel finalist |
Super Kähler-Ricci Flow | Dr. Martin Rocek Physics & Astronomy C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics |
| Rashmi Rao Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Pattern Classification of fMRI Data for Understanding Brain Activity in Drug Users | Dr. Dimitris Samaras, Computer Science & Dr. Rita Goldstein, BNL |
| Alyssa Reimer Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Design and Synthesis of 11C-Labeled Tumor-Targeting Modules and a Taxoid-Based Drug Conjugate Containing Dual Tumor-Targeting Modules | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Alexander Spangher Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Gold Nanoparticle Catalysis of CO- in PEM Fuel Cell | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Charles Starr William A. Shine Great Neck South, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Effect of N-Terminal Mutations on Rad54 Function | Dr. Nancy Hollingsworth Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
| Solomon Swartz North Shore Hewbrew Academy HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Development of a Novel Thermoresponsive Hydrogel for Post-Lumpectomy Breast Reconstruction | Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao Chemistry |
| Alexis Tchaconas Commack HS, Commack, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Genetic Investigation of Autism: The Role of Type III Neuregulin-1/ErbB4 Signaling and Contactin4 Expression in Neurodevelopment | Dr. Lorna Role, Neurobiology & Behavior Dr. David Talmage, Pharmacological Sciences |
| Nimali Weerasooriva Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Inhibition of Fatty Acid Biosynthesis in Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Towards a Novel Tuberculosis Chemotherapeutic | Dr. Peter Tonge Chemistry |
Intel STS 2009
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Abejar Smithtown HS West, Smithtown, NY Intel finalist |
Utilizing Boron Isotopic Secular Variation as a Proxy to Assess Climate Change | Dr. E. Troy Rasbury Geosciences |
| Wenting Cao Mission San Jose HS, Fremont, CA Intel semi-finalist |
Optimization of Methane Hydrate Formation and Stability: Unlocking an Abundant Source of Alternative Energy via Organic Matter within Seawater | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Re-I Chin Walter Johnson HS, Bethesda, MD Intel semi-finalist |
Synthesis of Precursor to [11C]-labeled DHA-Taxoid for Studies of Drug Pharmacokinetics and Evaluations of DHA as a Tumor-Targeting Moiety | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Mitchell Feinberg Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Rescuing Electrical Function in the Diseased Heart: A Gene Therapy Approach to Sodium Ion Channel Optimization | Dr. Emilia Entcheva Biomedical Engineering |
| Talia Fox Ossining HS, Ossining, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Assessing the Accuracy of an Analytical Method to Determine the Shape of Rotating Neutron Stars | Dr. James Lattimer Physics & Astronomy |
| David Gittin Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Differential Requirements for Human CBFβ Homologues Bro and Bgb in Drosophila Development | Dr. J. Peter Gergen Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
| Evan Goldaper Kings Park HS, Kings Park , NY Intel semi-finalist |
Understanding Cyclone Predictability Over the Data Sparse Pacific through an Examination of Temporal and Flow Patterns | Dr. Brian Colle Marine & Atmospheric Sciences |
| Michael Gurevich Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The General Anesthetic Propofol Prolongs Deactivation and Blocks Peak Current of Human Alpha1 Glycine Receptors | Dr. James Dilger Anesthesiology |
| Robert Kaminski Kings Park HS, Kings Park , NY Intel semi-finalist |
Analysis of Lithospheric Deformation in the Western United States Using Localized Velocities, Strain, Dilatation and Shear Rates | Dr. William Holt Geosciences |
| Jason Karelis Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Mechanistic Studies of MenD, A Novel Drug Target for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) | Dr. Peter Tonge Chemistry |
| Esther Lee Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Sustained Release of Lidocaine via Thermoresponsive Hydrogel | Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao Chemistry |
| Sari Levy John L. Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Investigating Confocal Ultrasound Stimulation as an Osteogenic Stimulus: A Novel Physical
Modality for Accelerating Fracture Healing and Bone Regeneration |
Dr. Yixian Qin & Dr. Wei Lin Biomedical Engineering |
| Amy Lin Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Effect of Body Mass Index on Early Outcomes in Female Patients Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention | Dr. Luis Gruberg Cardiology |
| Glen Meyerowitz Northport HS, Northport, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Uncovering Elusive Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays: Development of a Method to Detect Cosmic Rays | Dr. Helio Takai Physics & Astronomy |
| Jie Min Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Metabolic 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-finalist |
Diffraction with a Twist: Forming Optical Vortices Using Spiral Zone Plates | Dr. John Noé Physics & Astronomy/Laser Teaching Center |
| Naureen Osman Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Effect of Cognitive Load and Depressive Symptoms on Heart Rate Variability | Dr. Greg Hajcak Psychology |
| Taejoong Park Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Modeling of a Spark Ignition Direct Gasoline Injection Engine with T2C and Direct Water/Methanol Injection | Dr. Lin-Shu Wang Mechanical Engineering |
| Neil Patel Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Mechanical Enhancement of Electrospun Fibers with Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Preya Shah Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist - 8th place |
Combating Cancer: Design and Synthesis of Dual-Warhead Tumor-Targeting Drug Conjugates | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Christine Shrock Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist |
Effects of Lid Dynamics on the Binding of MDM2 to the Tumor Suppressor Protein p53: Implications for Cancer Therapeutics | Dr. Carlos Simmerling Chemistry |
| Aleksandr Sinelnikov Earl L. Vandermeulen HS, Port Jefferson, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Testing Plastic Packages with Mid-IR Emitters for Presence of Food Bubbles in the Seal Area | Dr. Dmitri Donetski Electrical Engineering |
| Jordan Urbach Roslyn HS, Roslyn Heights, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Effect of Extracellular Signaling Molecules on Oligodendrocytes: Differentiation, Morphology, Proliferation and Survival | Dr. Holly Colognato Pharmacological Sciences |
| Yuanchi (Victor) Zhao Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Implementing Thermal Feedback Control of a Helium-Neon Laser for Frequency Stabilization | Dr. John Noé Physics & Astronomy/Laser Teaching Center |
| Katherine Zhu Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Electrospun PLLA-PEG Multiblock Copolymer for Anti-Adhesion | Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao Chemistry |
Intel STS 2008
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Alpert Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Electron Transport through Self-Assembled Gold Alkanethiol Monolayers: The Observation
of Coulomb Blockade at Room Temperature |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Steven Anderson Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Voice Separation: A Practical Solution to the Cocktail Party Problem | Dr. Marco Martens Mathematics |
| Elie Bochner Yeshiva University HS for Boys, New York, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Improving the Feasibility of Avalanche Gain X-Ray Detectors | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Ashok Chandran Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY Intel finalist |
The Distinctive Molecular Signature of Nicotine in Breast Cancer Cells | Dr. Marian Evinger Pediatrics |
| Eric Cooper Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Solvation Energetics of Electron Transfer Reactions in Face-to-Face Porphyrin-Quionone Dyads | Dr. Fernando Raineri Chemistry |
| Isaac Degani Wellington C. Mepham HS, Bellmore, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Discrimination of Radio Signals Reflected by Atmospheric Ionization and Airborne Bodies | Dr. Helio Takai Physics & Astronomy |
| Patryk Marek Dziudziel Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Determination of the Spatial and Temporal Extent of High Energy Density Nuclear Matter
Produced in Relativistic Au+Au Collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider |
Dr. Roy Lacey Chemistry |
| Mary Freiss Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Path Analysis of Brain Addiction Network | Dr. Wei Zhu Applied Mathematics & Statistics |
| Michael Gartner Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Observation of a Sonic Boom in the Quark Gluon Plasma (QGP) Formed in Au+Au Collisions at Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider |
Dr. Roy Lacey |
| Herman Gudjonson Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist |
Reduced Taste in Drosophila melanogaster Mutated for an Obesity Syndrome Protein |
Dr. Maurice Kernan |
| Jin Guo Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Sirolimus 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 Cells |
Dr. Hongye Li & Dr. Edward P. Nord Nephrology Div., Medicine |
| Robert Hackett Sanford Calhoun HS, Merrick, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Tumor-Targeting SWNT-based Drug Conjugate with Double Warheads | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Bowei (Sharon) Ji Jericho HS, New Hyde Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
High Flux Filtration Medium Based on Nanofibrous Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Substrate with UV-Curing | Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Wei, Chemistry |
| Chun-Kai (Kenny) Kao George Schoolk Newtown, PA Intel finalist |
Nanoparticle Enhancement of PEM Fuel Cell Power Output | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Yang Li Ward Melville HS, *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Enhancement of Winter Mid-latitude Precipitation over North America by Upper Level
Waves Propagating from the Pacific Ocean |
Dr. Edmund Chang Marine & Atmospheric Sciences |
| Krista Mar Ward Melville HS, *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Synthesis of a Molecular Nanostructure for Applications in Single-Electronics | Dr. Andreas Mayr Chemistry |
| Mili Mehta The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Longitudinal Study Identifying and Tracking Depression in an Urban Dialysis Population | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Elizabeth Min Stuyvesant HS, New York, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Synthesis of a Slow, Tight-Binding Inhibitor of InhA in Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Dr. Peter Tonge Chemistry |
| Hillary Moss Ward Melville HS, *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Hemophilia 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 Biology |
| Alexander Penn Monta Vista HS, Cupertino, CA Intel semi-finalist |
Advancement of Printed Circuit Boards: Manipulating Metal Adhesion of Masked Polymer
Thin Films through Exposure to Supercritical Carbon Dioxide |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Anne Polyakov Ward Melville HS, *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
SQIF Setup for Measurement of Extremely Low Absolute Magnetic Field | Dr. Vasili Semenov Physics & Astronomy |
| Radha Ramjeawan Uniondale HS, Uniondale, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Nanomedicine: Utilizing Nanofibers and Nanoparticles to Enhance Transplant Techniques and Cancer Therapy | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Kalyan Ray-Mazumder Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Do Perceptual Learning and Selective Adaptation Occur without Conscious Awareness? | Dr. Arthur Samuel Psychology |
| David Rosengarten John L. Miller -Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel finalist - 6th place |
Rotation Curves in Five Dimensions | Dr. Martin Rocek Physics & Astronomy; C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics |
| Hamsa Sridhar Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel finalist |
A Novel Astigmatic Laser Mode Converter for Optical Vortex Tweezers | Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Ryan Terbush Smithtown West HS, Smithtown, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Optimizing Carbohydrate Recognition by Cyanovirin-N through Computational Methods | Dr. David Green Applied Mathematics & Statistics |
| Pooja Vasudevan The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Optimizing Cell Behavior Through Engineered Polymer Substrates | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Dana Zhu Half Hollow Hills HS West, Dix Hills, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Protein Identification and Quantification via Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Novel Techniques | Dr. Wei Zhu Applied Mathematics & Statistics |
Intel STS 2007
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Zeynep Basaran Smithtown HS West, St. James, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Mechanistic Studies on Internalization and Drug Release of DHA-Taxoid Conjugates | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Michael Ding Glen Cove HS, Glen Cove, NY Intel semi-finalist |
DNA Electrophoresis on Nanoporous Polyethersulfone Membrane Surfaces | Dr. Jonathan Sokolov Materials Science & Engineering |
| Crystalee Forbes Uniondale HS, Uniondale, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Cell Growth, Cytoskeletal Structure and Protein Expression in the Presence of Cloisite NA+ | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Kristin Hall Smithtown HS East, St. James, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Inducing Stem Cell Differentiation and Detecting Cancer at the Single Cell Level Using Biomechanics | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Zachary Hollander Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Genetic 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 & Evolution |
| Victoria Hung Smithtown HS West, Smithtown, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel Mathematical Model of Single and en masse Fibroblast Migration on Hydrogels | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich, Materials Science & Engineering; & Dr. Richard Clark, Biomedical Engineering, Dermatology |
| Daniel Katz Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns & Rockaway, Cedarhurst, NY Intel finalist |
Platinum Nanoparticles: From Hydrogen Storage to Cancer Treatment | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Rebecca Kaufman Croton-Harmon HS, Croton-on Hudson, NY Intel finalist - 5th place |
Androgen Modulation of Cognitive Functions Relevant to Schizophrenia in Rats | Dr. Mary Kritzer Neurobiology & Behavior |
| Sarah Kirsch Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Gender Differences in Hypersensitivity Behavior in a Rat Model of Autism | Dr. Patricia Whitaker-Azmitia Psychology |
| Esther Kwak Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Alginate Microspheres Combined with Pluronic Copolymers for a Controlled and Targeted Release of Lidocaine | Dr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao Chemistry |
| Benjamin Leibowicz Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Tolman VII Solution and the Upper Limit to the Central Density of a Neutron Star | Dr. James Lattimer Physics & Astronomy |
| Emily Levine Stella K. Abraham HS for Girls, Hewlett Bay Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Optimizing Recycled Polymer Blends Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Hillary Lin Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Sex Differences in Brain Activation During the Viewing of Facial Affect | Dr. Turhan Canli Psychology |
| Tina Liu Ossining HS, Ossining, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Impact of Vision-related Behavioral Factors on Myopia Development Within Each Level of Parental Myopia | Dr. Leslie Hyman Preventive Medicine |
| Samantha Palmaccio Sachem HS East, Farmingville, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Longitudinal 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 & Engineering |
| Rachel Stephan Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Development of a Novel Method of Eliminating Polychlorinated Biphenyls from the Environment | Dr. Srinivas Pentyala, Anesthesiology, Physiology & Biophysics, Urology ; & Dr. Mario Rebecchi, Anesthesiology |
| Jason Strauss North Shore Hebrew Academy HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Polymer Confinement in 3D: Impact on Nanolithography | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Nandini Venkateswaran Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Synthesis of Cupric Oxide (CuO) Nanostructures for Gas Sensing and Catalysis Applications | Dr. Perena Gouma Materials Science & Engineering |
| Victor Wang Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Seeing 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 & Astronomy |
| Debbie Yee Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Using Thiol-functionalized Metallic Nanoparticles to Increase the Efficiency of the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Rui Hui (Rachel) Yu Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Development of Molecular Single-Electron Device Components: Synthesis of Acetylide (Bisisocyanide) Rhenium Complex as a Corner of a Molecule Cage | Dr. Andreas Mayr Chemistry |
| Rui Zhi (Rebecca) Yu Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
On the Brink of Chaos: Study of Fermi-Pasta-Ulam Effects in 2D | Dr. Philip Allen Physics & Astronomy |
Intel STS 2006
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Samantha Baer Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
An Historical Correlation Between Increasing Acreage of a Flood Tide Delta and Tidal Wetland Loss Due to Long-term Anthropogenic Impacts | Dr. Glenn Richard, Geosciences /Mineral Physics Institute; and Dr. Fred Mushacke, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation |
| Brittany Bookbinder Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Temporal Organization of Spontaneous Blinking and Its Modulation by Sensory Input | Dr. Craig Evinger Neurobiology & Behavior; Ophthalmology |
| Nicole Brenner Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Preparation of a Superparamagnetic Polymer Nanocomposite for Biomedical Applications | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Anand Chandran Smithtown HS West, Smithtown, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Gene Profiling of Medulloblastomas: Molecular Windows into the Development of Pediatric Brain Tumors | Dr. Marian Evinger Pediatrics |
| Alan Chou William A. Shine Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel System to Study Multiple Double Strand Breaks in Arabidopsis thaliana | Dr. Tzvi Tzfira Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
| Jonathan Espitia Sachem HS East, Farmingville, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Effects of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles and Ultraviolet Light on Normal Skin Keratinocytes | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Rachel Goldstein Half Hollow Hills HS West, Dix Hills, NY Intel semi-finalist |
An Association Between Dopamine and Serotonin System Related Genetic Polymorphisms in College Students | Dr. Turhan Canli Psychology |
| Jana Hirsch Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Seismic Signature of Ocean Surf as it Relates to Wave Energy and Coastal Erosion | Dr. Henry Bokuniewicz & Dr. Josephine Aller Marine Sciences Research Center |
| Allyson Ho William P. Clements HS, Sugar Land, TX Intel semi-finalist |
The Effects of Polymer Blending on Gas Permeability | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Rafael Holzer Rambam Mesivta, Lawrence, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Modifying Surfaces of Polycarbonate to Achieve Enhanced Properties | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Gabriela Jara Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Design and Synthesis of a Biotin Ligand in Anti-Cancer Drug Conjugates Comprised of Fluorescent Probes and SB-T-1214 | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Catherine Kelso Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Unusual Structures of RNA and Damaged DNA Probed through Molecular Simulation | Dr. Carlos Simmerling Chemistry |
| Daniel Kiridly Smithtown HS West, Smithtown, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Spectral Dynamics of Inspiratory Motor Discharge During Augmented Breaths in C56BL/6 Mice in vivo | Dr. Irene Solomon Physiology & Biophysics |
| Albert Ko Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Gravitational Effective Action on a Finite Triangulation | Dr. Martin Rocek Physics & Astronomy C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics |
| Stephen Ko Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Modifications to Jet Properties in a Strongly Interacting Quark Gluon Plasma | Dr. Roy Lacey Chemistry |
| Praneet Korrapati Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Development and Validation of a New Prostate Cancer Diagnostic Marker | Dr. Srinivas Pentyala, Anesthesiology/Physiology & Biophysics ; &Terry Whyard, Urology |
| Evan Lazer Northport HS, Northport, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Study of the Effectiveness of Quantitative Ultrasound for Assessing Bone Heatlh | Dr. Yi-Xian Qin Biomedical Engineering |
| Hilana Lewkowitz-Shpuntoff William A. Shine Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Behavioral and Neuroanatomical Chacterization of CIRL3-like Mutants | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Jerrold Lieblich Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist- 5th place |
When the Brain Doesn't Hear What the Mind Does: A Lexical Approach to McGurk Adaptation | Dr. Arthur Samuel Psychology |
| Gavin Lund Comsewogue HS, Port Jefferson Station, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A DSP Implementation of Particle Filtering for Single-target Tracking by Wireless Sensors | Dr. Petar Djuric Electrical & Computer Engineering |
| Alexander Luryi Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Inconsistencies of the Logistic Growth Law: Gause Experiment Expanded | Dr. Lev Ginzburg Ecology & Evolution |
|
Eric Meyerowitz |
Probing the Conformation and Dynamics of Allatostatin Neuropeptides: A Structural Model for Functional Differences | Dr. Smita Mohanty Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
| Nora Micheva Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Design and Development of Fluorogenic Probes for Study of Fatty-Acid-Second Generation Taxoid Conjugate Internalization and Release | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Amy Richards Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Metalloproteinase Inhibitors, Catechins from Green Tea, Block Anthrax Lethal Factor in vitro | Dr. Sanford Simon Biochemistry & Cell Biology; Pathology |
| John Schulman William A. Shine Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
On Einstein-Kahler Supermanifolds | Dr. Martin Rocek Physics & Astronomy C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics |
| Joshua Seidman Wellington Mepham HS, Bellmore, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Search for Cosmic Ray Induced Lightning Strokes |
Dr. Helio Takai
|
| Patrick van Nieuwenhuizen Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Does Smoothing Matter? | Dr. Martin Rocek Physics & Astronomy C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics |
| Peidi Wu Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel Approach to Analyzing of Polyoxomolybdate Growth Using Dynamic and Electrophoretic Light Scattering | Dr. Benjamin Chu Chemistry |
| Irina Zaitseva Centereach HS, Centereach, NY Intel finalist |
Stability of Sunscreen to UV Radiation and Reduction of Photocatalytic Activity of Titanium Dioxide | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Harley Zhang Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist |
Role of General Relativity in Core Collapse of Spherically Symmetric Supernovae | Dr. F. Douglas Swesty Physics & Astronomy |
Intel STS 2005
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Aisha Akhtar Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Development of a Thermo-responsive Graft Copolymer | Dr. Benjamin Chu Chemistry |
| Brinda Alagesan Manhasset HS, Manhasset, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Dynamics of Genomic DNA | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Ross Altman Oceanside HS, Oceanside, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Synthesis of Kekulene on a Cyclodextrin Scaffold: Computational Analysis | Dr. Nancy Goroff Chemistry |
| Joan Bosco Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Apoptotic Effect of Lipoic Acid Palladium Complex, A Novel Non-toxic Chemotherapy, on Breast Cancer Cells | Dr. Frank Antonawich Neurology |
| Katya Botchkina Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
What Can be Done to Recover the Roseate Tern on Long Island? Sensitivity Testing on a Demographic Model of the Long Island Sterna dougalliiPopulation | Dr. Lev Ginzburg Ecology & Evolution |
| Heather Casper Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist ***Third place in Intel's International ISEF Fair for team project with Benjamin Pollack, Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS, Plainview, May 2005 |
Carbonic Anhydrase: Expression in Dioscorea and Molecular Evolution inArabidopsis thaliana, Oryza sativa, and Dioscorea Species | Dr. R. Geeta Ecology & Evolution |
| Stanley Chiang John L Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel finalist |
A Step Closer to the Quantum Computer: Fabrication of Novel Superconducting Josephson Junctions to Couple Multiple Flux States of a Quantum Bit | Dr. James Lukens Physics & Astronomy |
| Jeffrey Fei Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Mutagenic Bypass Pathway Involved in the Eukaryotic Cellular Response to Anticancer Drug Resistance | Dr. Holly Miller Pharmacology |
| Marissa Goldblatt Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Evolution of Male Courtship Behavior in Oriental Drosophila Species with Wing Spots | Dr. John True Ecology and Evolution |
| Jason Goodman Roslyn HS, Roslyn Heights, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Investigation of Facial Recognition and Mechanical Properities of Aging Skin Through DIgital Image Speckle Correlation | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Chelsea Gordon Half Hollow Hills HS E., Dix Hills, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel Method of Polymer Metallization | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Tina Ho Smithtown HS, Smithtown, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Design and Synthesis of Novel Cytotoxic Alkaloids by Mimicking the Taxoid Skeleton | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Samuel Hollander Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Manipulating DNA, Poly-L-Lysine, and PEO-PPO-PEO Triblock Copolymer Nanoparticles for Use in High Efficiency Gene Delivery Vehicle | Dr. Benjamin Chu Chemistry |
| Ben Huang Longwood HS, Coram, NY Intel finalist |
Charged Particle Production in High Energy Nuclear Collisions | Dr. Thomas Hemmick Physics & Astronomy |
| John Michael Iraci Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Tri-blends: A Novel Procedure to Create Ideal Plastics Using Recycled Materials Exposed to Supercritical Carbon Dioxide | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Alexander Kenigsberg Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Biochemical and Genetic Studies of a Highly Attenuated Poliovirus: A Vaccine Candidate for the Post Poliovirus Eradication Era | Dr. Aniko Paul Molecular Genetics & Microbiology |
| Stephanie Leventhal Hauppauge HS, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Value Differences in the Age of the Internet | Dr. Judith Tanur Sociology |
| Eric Mansfield Smithtown HS, Hauppage, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Optimization of Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels for Wound Healing | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Amit Mehta St. Anthony's HS, South Huntington, NY Intel semi-finalist |
DNA Electrophoresis of Mega-Base Pair and Circular DNA on MIcro-Patterned Surfaces | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Sagar Mehta The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY Intel finalist |
Optimizing the Properties of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Hydrogel Scaffolds for Wound Healing and Tissue Engineering | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Lauren Mohr Miller Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Effects of High Concentrations of Petroleum Hydrocarbons on Growth Rate and bioaccumulation of the Polychaete Nereis succinea | Dr. Bruce Brownawell Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, School of (SOMAS) |
| Samuel Ocko Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Study of the Thermal Properties of the 1D Lennard Jones System | Dr. Philip Allen Physics & Astronomy |
| Andrei Petrenko Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Investigation of Nuclear Mass Formula Fits to the Liquid Drop Model of the Nucleus | Dr. James Lattimer Physics & Astronomy |
| Smita Prakash Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Grasping Einstein's Gravitational Waves | Dr. Madappa Prakash Physics & Astronomy |
| Feini Qu Half Hollow Hills HS E., Dix Hillls, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide to Enhance Polymer Compatibility in Ultra-Thin Filrms | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Aditi Ramakrishnan Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Are Nanoparticles Safe? Cytotoxicity of Citrate Coated Gold Nanoparticles | Dr. Nadine Pernodet Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| David Rosenman Half Hollow Hills HS West, Dix Hills, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Analysis Through MD Simulations on the Effects of the Y88C Mutation inBacillus stearothermophilius MutY Adenine Glycosylase on Its Repair of 8-oxoG: A DNA | Dr. Carlos Simmerling Chemistry |
| Matthew Schlossberger Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Electrospinning of Polystyrene and POSS Nanofibers | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Jonathan Scholl The Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Surface Directed Crystallization of Polymer Thin Films in Supercritical Fluids | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Zachary Travis North Shore HS, Glen Head, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Development of a New Vertebral Loading Model Based on the Effects of Prolonged Hind Limb Suspension | Dr. Stefan Judex Biomedical Engineering |
| Neal Wadhwa Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist |
On Super Calabi-Yau Manifolds | Dr. Martin Rocek Physics & Astronomy C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics |
| Lily Wang Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
How Much Heat Can Charmonium Take? | Dr. Madappa Prakash Physics & Astronomy |
| John Wei Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Construction of Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase (IDO) Expressing Keratinocytes | Dr. Marcia Simon Dental School |
| Jonathan Wu William A. Shine Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY IIntel semi-finalist |
The Beauty of Less Perfect Light: A High Resolution Interferometer for Characterizing Broadband Light Sources | Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Angela Yang Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Relationship Between the Normal and Mutated Expression of Connexin 43 and Oculodentodigital Dysplasia (ODDD) | Dr. Thomas White & Dr. Peter Brink Physiology & Biophysics |
| Tiffany Yeh Syosset HS, Syosset, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Human Dermal Fibroblast Growth and Response to Polybutadiene-Cloisite 6A Nanocomposite Surfaces | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
Intel STS 2004
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Birnbaum John L Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Comparison of Flow Through Monoleaflet and Bileaflet Mechanical Heart Valves Utilizing in vitro Digital Particle Imaging Velocimetry and Computational Fluid Dynamics | Dr. Danny Bluestein Biomedical Engineering |
| Jennifer Braverman Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel Method of "On-On" Cell Patterning on Polymer Surfaces | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Katherine Chiang John L Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel Study of Oceanic Bacterial Activity: ALPHA-Proteobacteria Enrichment in Aerosolsand the Microlayer | Dr. Josephine Aller Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, School of |
| Daniel Choi Syosset HS, Syosset, NY Intel finalist |
DNA Microarray Analysis of Shewanella oneidensis Grown for Fuel Cell Use | Dr. Anil Dhundale & Melissa Monaghan Biomedical Engineering |
| Sharon Chou William A. Shine Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Design of Drug Release Profile Using Polyelectrolyte Complexes |
Dr. Benjamin Chu Chemistry |
| Yiyi Deng Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel Technique for the Quantification of Trapping Force in Optical Tweezers | Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Maanit Desai John L Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Simplified Method for Characterizing Complex Media by the Coherent Backscattering of Light | Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Matthew Di Pasquale Kent School, Kent, CT Intel semi-finalist |
Single Electron Devices Using Gold Nanoparticle Monolayers | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Sarah Fink Commack HS, Commack, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Design and Synthesis of Novel Taxoid-Fatty Acid Conjugates as Tumor Specific Anticancer Agents | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Michelle Forman Stella K. Abraham HS for Girls, Hewlett Bay Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Nanostructured Thin Films for Hydrogen Storage | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Neil Haranhalli Syosset Sr. HS, Syosset, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Analysis of Orthology and Molecular Evolution of the Carbonic Anhydrase (CAH) Gene of Dioscorea Species, Arabidopsis thaliana, and Oryza sativa | Dr. R. Geeta Ecology & Evolution |
| Jonathan Hefter Davis Renov Stahler Yeshiva HS for Boys, Woodmere, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Thermally Stabilizing Effects and Mechanisms of Clay Fillers on Acrylic Paints, Coatings, and Adhesives |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
|
Madelyn Meng-Ling Ho |
Actin Organization Response to Micro- and Nano-Scale Topography | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Xiaodong (Jessica) Jiang Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Synthesis of Fe-Cr Core/Shell Nanoparticles in Pluronic(R) by Thermal Decomposition |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich |
| Samuel John Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Differential Effects of Blockade of GABAA Receptors on Inspiratory Phase Fast Oscillatory Rhythms | Dr. Ki Chon Biomedical Engineering |
| Maiko Kume Paul D. Schreiber HS, Port Washington, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Is PCR a Revelant Tool for the Analysis of Microbial Diversity? | Dr. Jackie Collier Marine Sciences Research Center |
|
Vivek Kuncham |
Development of an Optimal Polymer Coating Through Crystalline Modification | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
|
Steven Lubin |
Applications of Supercritical Fluid Technology to Polymer Blends | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Kristen Lurie Oceanside HS, Oceanside, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Inhibition of the Cell Division Protein FtsZ: A Novel Target for Anti-Tuberculosis Drug Discovery | Dr. Peter Tonge and Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Oleg Polyakov Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Femtotesla Optical Magnetometer Suitable for Applications in Multi-channel Magnetic Imaging | Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Eric Petersen Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
DNA Electrophoresis on Micro-Patterned Surfaces | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Jeremy Price Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Cell Culture Studies as a Model of the Interaction Between Two Inflammatory Diseases: Periodontitis and Coronary Artery Disease | Dr. Lorne Golub Oral Biology and Pathology |
| Nikhilesh Ray-Mazumder Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Successful Transfection Using Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Eduard Reznik Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist/5th place |
New Exact Solutions to Einstein's Equations | Dr. James Lattimer Physics & Astronomy |
| Xiaojing (Sunny) Tang Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Development of a Novel Ibuprofen Film for the Prevention of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation | Dr. Glenn Gaudette Biomedical Engineering |
| Christopher Tingue Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Ground-Penetrating Radar Survey of the Ashley Schiff Preserve, Stony Brook, New York | Dr. Daniel Davis Geosciences |
| Alexander Slade Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Expression of Connexin 36 in GABAergic Neurons in Respiratory Related Brainstem Regions of Adult Rat | Dr. Irene Solomon Physiology & Biophysics |
| Kevin Wang Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist |
A Novel Simulation Method for Protein Structure Prediction | Dr. Carlos Simmerling Chemistry |
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-finalist |
Synthesis and Characterization of Well-ordered Thin Films of Decanethiolated Gold Nanopartarticles | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Hyeyeon 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 & Engineering |
|
Stephen Dawson-Haggerty |
Diffraction: Experiment, Simulation and Application to Polymer Fibers |
Dr. Christian Burger Dr. Benjamin Chu Chemistry |
| Jessica Dickenson Earl L. Vandermeulen HS, Port Jefferson, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Sizing Neutron Stars | Dr. Madappa Prakash Physics & Astronomy |
| Alexander Ellis Stuyvesant High School, New York, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Design and Performance of an Astigmatic Laser Mode Converter | Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Robert Neil Fisher Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, Uniondale, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Improving Plastic Recycling Using Modified Organoclays | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Hilary Fleischer South Side HS, Rockville Centre, NY Intel finalist |
Optical Analysis of a Flowing Soap Film | Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Vikas Gupta Comsewogue HS, Port Jefferson Station, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Synthesis of Second Generation Taxoids as Potential Treatments for Malaria, Leishmaniasis,and Trypanosomiasis | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Stacey Kallem Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Self-esteem and Schematic Processing as Precursors of Depression in Children |
Dr. Daniel Klein
|
| Tara Kelly Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Genetic Variation in a Sexually Selected Male Trait in Drosophila | Dr. John True Ecology and Evolution |
| Sirish Kondabolu Half Hollow Hills HS West, Dix Hills, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Identification of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks: Implications in Safe Epidural Anesthesia | Dr. Srinivas Pentyala Anesthesiology; Physiology & Biophysics |
| Kerry Lanigan Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Design and Synthesis of Water-soluble Taxoids for Tumor-activated Prodrugs in Cancer Chemotherapy | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
|
Rachel Lavon |
Testing the Mechanical and Adhesive Properties of Hyaluronic Acid for Its Use on Vascular Stents | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
|
Karen Law |
The Effect of Age on Emotional Brain Reactivity | Dr. Turhan Canli BioPsychology |
| Joshua Levine Ramaz school, New York, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Polymer-Cell Interactions: Analysis of Polymer Elastomer Feedback and Cardiac Resynchronization on Micro- and Nanofabricated Polymers in vitro | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Evan Marshak Herricks HS, New Hyde Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Optically-stimulated Luminescence in Al203:C |
Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf |
| Janaki Parameswaran Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
IInitiation of Vascular Tissue in the Primordia of Dioscorea alata and Dioscorea Nipponica |
Dr. R. Geeta
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| Neil Patel John Glenn HS, Elwood, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Photon Orbits Around a Black Hole | Dr. Madappa Prakash Physics & Astronomy |
| Anh Pham Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Effect of Epsilon D173A Mutation on Antagonism of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors by Pancuronium and Cistracurium | Dr. James Dilger Anesthesiology |
| Kenneth Schultz William A. Shine Great Neck South HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Star Searching in the Orion OB1a Association: Photometric Analysis, Identification, and Determination of Characteristics of Low-mass Pre-Main Sequence Stars | Dr. Frederick Walter Physics & Astronomy |
| Tedhar Setton Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Isolating the Effect of Polymer Mechanical Properties on Cardiac Fibroblasts Morphology, Proliferation and Growth | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Farheen Shaikh Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Effects of Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy on the Sleep Architecture of Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome | Dr. Marta Maczaj Psychiatry/Sleep Disorders Center |
| Limor Spector Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel DNA Delivery Vehicle: Smart Biodegradable Electrospun Membranes |
Dr. Kwang-sok Kim, Dr. Liang Dehai, |
| Wolodymyr Szczupak Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Trapping Force Studies in a Low-power Optical Tweezers Device | Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Rui Tang Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The 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 Department |
| Amit Moshe Taylor Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Modulation of Apoptotic Regulatory Gene Expression as a Function of the Apoptotic Cascade of the Pathogenesis of Huntington's Disease | Dr. Frank Antonawich Neurology |
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Mandeep Virdi
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The synthesis of a Taxoid Porphyrin Conjugate for Selective Drug Delivery | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
Intel STS 2002
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
|
Peter Amendola |
Design and Construction of Optimized Optical Tweezers | Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Minou Arjomand Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Are Attachment Relationships the Prototype for Adolescent Relationships? | Dr. Harriet Waters Psychology |
| Jason Beiger Kings Park HS, Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Design and Synthesis of Anticancer Taxoid-Porphyrin Conjugate SB-T-1103001 | Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
|
Molly Bright |
Characterizing Turbid Media Using Mueller Matrix | Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Mordechi Bronner Rambam Mesivta HS, Lawrence, NY Intel finalist |
Improving Adhesion at Polymeric Interfaces Containing Carbon Black |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich |
| Vladimir Djuric Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Analysis of Gamma-ray Burst Photon Count Data by Continuously Time-varying Poisson and Bernoulli Models |
Dr. Ralph Wijers Physics & Astronomy |
| Courtney Drayer Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Petrographic 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 Sciences |
| Kristen Goodrich West Islip HS, West Islip, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Influence of Common Organic Nitrogen Species Introduced by Groundwater Underflow on Aureococcus anophagefferens and Competing Phytoplankton |
Dr. Gordon Taylor |
|
Arthur Hall |
Comparison 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 & Astronomy |
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Cristina Hung |
Synthesis of Novel Taxoid-Porphyrin Conjugates SB-T-110711, SB-T-110712, SB-T-110713 for Cancer Chemotherapy |
Dr. Iwao Ojima |
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Vinitha Anne Jacob |
DNA Electrophoresis Without Topological Constraints |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science |
| Sherman Jia Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Synthesis and Analysis of Molybdenum Oxide Nanostructures Created via Water-soluble Polymers and Organic Molecules |
Dr. Benjamin Chu Chemistry |
|
Rahal Kahanda |
Promotion of Bony Ingrowth by Frequency and Pressure Specific Fluid Flow Stimulation |
Dr. Yi-Xian Qin |
| Stephanie Kaszuba Smithtown HS, Smithtown, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Fibronectin Fibrillogenesis on Sulfonated Polystyrene Surfaces: Properties of Synthetic Protein Growth | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science |
| Dhruva Kumar Kothari Jericho Senior HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Effect of Acridine Orange on the Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Channel |
Dr. James Dilger |
| Michael Laufer Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Gamma-ray Bursts: X-ray and Optical Band Afterglow Decay of Dark Bursts and the Fireball Model |
Dr. Ralph Wijers Physics & Astronomy |
| Yang 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 |
| Sahil Viplov Mehta Wheatley School, Old Westbury, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Mechanical Testing of EPON SU-8, a High Aspect Ratio Resist for Microelectromechanical Systems Using Scanning Interferometry with Electron Microscope |
Dr. Fu-pen Chiang Mechanical Engineering |
| Lukasz Oleszak Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Using Computer Aided Speckle Interferometry to Determine Regional Deformation in the Beating Rabbit Heart |
Dr. Fu-pen Chiang Mechanical Engineering |
|
Edmund Palermo |
Improving the Properties of Polymer Blends with Supercritical Carbon Dioxide |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
|
Kathryn Rhindress |
Masses of Black Holes in X-ray Binaries |
Dr. Madappa Prakash |
| Joshua Ruderman Syosset High School, Syosset, NY Intel semi-finalist |
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Dr. Frederick Walter Physics & Astronomy |
|
Ali Zarrabi |
Inhibition of Membrane-bound Neutrophil Elastase as an Anti-Metastatic Strategy: In Vitro Study |
Dr. Sanford Simon Biochemistry & Cell Biology; Pathology |
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 |
Dr. Yi-Xian Qin Biomedical Engineering |
| Joel Gedalius Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Comparison of NCEP, UKMO, and NCEP Reanalysis Models of Antarctic Upper-Atmospheric Temperatures: Discovery of an Annual Summer |
Dr. Robert de Zafra Physics & Astronomy |
| Dina Gewaily Jericho HS, New Hyde Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Droplet Morphology and Its Application for DNA Electrophoresis on a Chip | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Aaron Goldman Great Neck North HS, Great Neck, NY Intel semi-finalist |
The Fabrication of a Porous Layer of Metal Through Plasma Based Nano-Patterning |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
Heidi Hsieh |
Formation of Nano-scaled Super Zeolite-like Meso-structure by Various Block Copolymer Matrices | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Hila Katz Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Parents: 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-finalist |
Magneto-optical Tachometer Based on the Faraday |
Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf |
| Miriam Lense Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Computer 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-finalist
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Effect of Gonadal Hormone Deficiency on the Acetylcholine Innervation of the Hippocampus and Possible Implications for Alzheimer's Disease | Dr. Mary Kritzer Neurobiology & Behavior |
| Michele Nudelman Commack HS, Commack, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Computer Analysis and Simulation of Thermal Spray Processes to Optimize Efficiency and Coverage |
Dr. Christopher Berndt Materials Science & Engineering |
| Lindsey Paluska Northport HS, Northport, NY Intel semi-finalist |
In vitro Effects of Mucin on the Inhibitors of Human Neutrophil Elastase | Dr. Sanford Simon, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Pathology & Elizabeth Roemer, Pathology |
| Mike Polyakov Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy of Living Tissue and its Application for Medical Diagnostics |
Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf |
Elizabeth Reitano |
Effects of Aspirin on the Cardioprotective Benefits of Arachidonic Acid in Ischemic Preconditioning and Myocardial Infarction |
Dr. Irwin Krukenkamp & Dr. Glenn Gaudette, Surgery, Physiology & Biophysics |
| Anshul Shah Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalis |
Effect of Fillers on Adhesion at Polymer Interfaces |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich Materials Science & Engineering |
| Peter Stone Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Formation of Hollow Gold Nanospheres by a Block Copolymer Matrix | Dr. Benjamin Chu Chemistry |
|
Karen Wu |
Osteoporosis Educational Initiative through Dental Practices: A Pilot Program | Dr. Elinor Schoenfeld Preventive Medicine |
| Xiaoti Xu Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Functional Domains of the Runt Protein Drosophila melanogaster |
Dr. J. Peter Gergen |
| David Yao Jericho HS, Jericho,NY Intel semi-finalist |
Segregation of Long and Short Chain Polystyrene |
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich , Dr. Jonathan Sokolov , |
| John Yoon Jericho HS, Jericho,NY Intel semi-finalist |
Cross-sectional Assessment of Fluid Perfusion in Simulated Osteoporotic Bone |
Dr. Yi-Xian Qin |
Intel STS 2000 *incomplete
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Alliance Roslyn HS, Roslyn Heights, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Effects of Electric Fields on Protein Adsorption on Different Surfaces | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich , Dr. Jonathan Sokolov , Materials Science & Engineering; & Dr. Kenneth McLeod |
| Grace Cheung Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Compatibilization of Polymer Blends in Clay | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich & Dr. Jonathan Sokolov Materials Science & Engineering |
| Medha Goyal St. Anthony's HS, South Huntington, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Metallic Nanoparticles and Dendritic Thin Films | Dr. Miriam Rafailovich & Dr. Henry White Materials Science & Engineering |
| Jonathan 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 Sciences |
| Kenneth Hung Kings Park HS , Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Synthesis of Taxanes as Potent New MDR Reversal Agents for Cancer Chemotherapy |
Dr. Iwao Ojima Chemistry |
| Dorothy Jean Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Formation of Multi-Functional Molybdenum Oxide Nanoscaled Meso-Structures by Various Block Copolymer Matrices | Dr. Benjamin Chu Chemistry |
| David Kahne Syosset HS, Syosset, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Autoregulation of Serotonin Development: Behavioral Studies in an Autism Model |
Dr. Patricia Whitaker-Azmitia Psychology |
| Keon-Kyu Rhee Jericho HS, Jericho, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Preparation and Performance of Smart Polymeric Hydrogels | Dr. Benjamin Chu Chemistry |
| Brian Rosenfeld Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A Novel Method for Measuring Brain Aneurysms Using CT Scans | Dr. Yi-Xian Qin Biomedical Engineering |
| Eric Schrag Kings Park HS , Kings Park, NY Intel semi-finalist |
A 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 & Engineering |
| Elizabeth Scordato Horace Greeley HS , Chappaqua, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Using 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 Sciences |
| Monica Sharma Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Differential 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-finalist |
Doubling the Frequency of Light: Second Harmonic Generation in Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate | Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Chia-Jung Tsay Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Evaluating 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 |
Intel STS 1999 *Incomplete
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Christina Costa Garden City HS, Garden City, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Bioaccumulation of Benzo(A)Pyrene in the Worm Nereis Succinea | Dr. Bruce Brownawell Marine & Atmospheric Sciences |
| Sandra Nudelman Commack HS, Commack, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Investigation, Design, and Development of Fully-Steerable Optical Tweezers | Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
| Justin Paluska Northport HS, Northport, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Analysis 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-finalist |
Chemically Modified Tetracyclines on the Inhibition of Sputum Elastase in the Presence of Polyanions | Dr. Sanford Simon, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Pathology |
Intel STS 1998 *Incomplete
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | PROJECT TITLES | STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Arbeit Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Redesign, Maintenance, and Retesting of a Prototype Hadron Blind Detector | Dr. Thomas Hemmick Physics & Astronomy |
| James Cascione Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Glaciotectonic Formations of End Moraines: Model of the Ronkonkoma Moraine | Dr. William J. Meyers Geosciences |
| Chris Gerson Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist |
Analog Modeling of Oblique Margin Strain | Dr. Daniel Davis Geosciences |
| Adam Gottlieb Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Adding a Recognizable FLAG Epitope to the NH2 Terminus of the runt Transcriptional Regulator on Early Drosophila embryogenesis | Dr. J. Peter Gergen Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
| Grace Lau Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist |
Protease-Antiprotease Interactions and the Use of Green Tea as an Elastase Inhibitor | Dr. Sanford Simon, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Pathology |
| Clyde Law Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket, NY Intel finalist |
Compressions of Nuclear Matter Through the Elliptic Flow of Protons in Relativistic Heavy Ion Collisions | Dr. Roy Lacey Chemistry |
| Thomas 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 & Engineering |
| Jamie Tong Flushing HS , Flushing, NY Intel semi-finalist |
Factors Affecting Speckle Patterns and a New Method of Measuring Its Size | Dr. Harold Metcalf Physics & Astronomy |
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