- Contrasting the Mood Improvement Qualities between Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Bifidobacterium Lactis Through the Analysis of Probiotic KefirAnthony Dinglasan, Year 3 Abstract This project focused on the emerging field of psychobiotics, which explores the relationship between probiotics and mood improvement. Specifically, two brands, President's Choice Kefir and Liberte Kefir, were compared, as they contain distinct bacterial cultures, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis, respectively. Two groups of similar age and sex demographics consumed both cultures daily and completed a weekly Brief Mood Introspection Scale test to evaluate the effectiveness of each bacterial strain … Read more
- Change in Beach Profiles and Flood Volumes Resulting from Coastal Defense Mechanisms in a Small Scale Wave FlumeAinslie Tuer, Applied Science Abstract In order to address the problem of rising sea levels and increased extreme weather events, this experiment involved constructing a small scale wave flume and various coastal defense models to study their effect on coastal erosion and flooding. As cities expand and the push for sustainability increases, coastal cities must look for innovative ways of managing their shorelines. Research is being done on new and current ways of preventing flooding. … Read more
- Combating Antibiotic Resistance: The Fight Against Superbugs with PhagesEmmanuel Vega, Life Science Abstract Bacteriophages offer a solution to antibiotic resistance through research and implementation. This project explores and compares the treatment of Bacteria (Escherichia coli K12) with bacteriophages. The purpose of the project is to investigate whether bacteriophages can stimulate mutation in E. coli K12. This is investigated by exposing E. coli K12 to a gradient of concentrations in an 8 by 8-inch plate. This was done to pursue a unique insight into … Read more
- Design and Development of an Emergency Oxygen Device Based on Max30100 and Arduino Uno for Victims in Need of Oxygen TherapyDaniel Du, Applied Science Abstract This research paper presents the design and development of an emergency oxygen delivery device using the Max30100 sensor and Arduino Uno microcontroller. The device will provide oxygen therapy to victims in emergencies. It is portable, affordable, and easy to use, making it ideal in a resource limited setting. The study and experiments test the device's accuracy. The de- vice's accuracy significantly improved after implementing various algorithms: moving average, low pass, … Read more
- Comparing the Effects of Attachable Aerial Energy Systems on a (Model) PlaneDiana Urbanczyk, Year 3 Abstract With the increasing demand for sustainable energy sources, the exploration of renewable energy systems has become a priority. This paper presents a comparative study of solar and wind energy systems in airborne applications, with the aim of analyzing their performance and efficiency under similar meteorological conditions. The study employs two experimental designs: a Solar Configuration, which includes solar panels, and a Wind Configuration, which includes wind turbines, both mounted on … Read more
- Every Drop Counts: Methods of Water Purification Against E. coliEmily Cao, Life Science Abstract The lack of clean drinking water is one of the most severe global issues of the modern day. Despite freshwater being a renewable resource, its accessibility is still limited and people continue to die from water-borne illnesses and diseases. In this experiment, three distinct methods of simplistic water purification are tested for its effectiveness. Purification tablets were concluded to be the most effective and cost efficient when purifying E. coli … Read more
- Protein and epigenetic analysis of yeast exposed to glyphosate-based herbicideFifi Zhao, Year 3 Abstract Despite growing concerns for the adverse health effects of commercial herbicides, these products have soared in popularity following the rise of large-scale agriculture. Likewise, the study of epigenetics has started to be recognized as a new frontier of biology. This study sought to investigate the impacts of glyphosate-based herbicides under an epigenetics lens by extracting protein from yeast exposed to RoundUp, then measuring the presence of H3K27me2 modifications through Western … Read more
- Road Derived from Recycled Plastic Experimented Against Road Derived from Typical Asphalt Aggregate Using Modern Road ConditionsJack Orrell-Mcleod, Applied Science Abstract Plastic waste is one of the largest threats to modern-day society, with little ways to counteract a waste product that has very few sustainable and recyclable uses and often ends up polluting our environment. However, new experiments with roads made of recycled plastic have proved to provide a potential solution to the issue, while also solving another major world issue in connecting our world, with large amounts of resource consumption … Read more
- Effect of the type of water used in the growing process of broccoli sprouts on their flavourArianne Gionet, Life Science Abstract This research paper explores the impact of different types of water used in the growing process of broccoli sprouts on their flavour. While previous studies have investigated the effects of water on the bioactive compounds, microbiological, and physiochemical characteristics of sprouts, none have focused on how water affects the taste. This study uses a taste-testing experiment to investigate the specific effects of different types of water, including tap water, carbonated … Read more
- Evaluating Personality through Static Facial ImagesClaire Zhong, Life Science Abstract This study’s objective is to examine potential differences in perception of personality from static facial features when the individual observed is wearing a mask versus not wearing a mask. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, masking has potentially inhibited our ability to interact, and first-impression evaluations of personality traits can affect interactions in the long run . Subjects were randomly assigned to one of two groups, with each group either evaluating 9 … Read more
- Effects of Acid Rain Exposure on Artemia Cyst Hatch RatesLaurence Xie, Life Science Abstract Having threaded the earth for a long time, brine shrimp (Artemia) have gone from not only residing in the extremely saline conditions of some saltwater lakes, but have also been put to use as a source of nutrition for the larviculture of fish and shellfish , in lethality assays for plants and pesticides, and even to study embryonic development in space). However, they may now be threatened by changes in … Read more
- Assessment of In vitro Synergy among Kanamycin, Ampicillin, and Tetracycline Combinations against Escherichia coli K12In-Woo Park, Life Science Abstract Antibiotic resistance has emerged as a critical global crisis, posing a serious threat to modern medicine and society at large. With conventional antibiotics becoming increasingly ineffective, a world with overwhelming antibiotic resistance can have a far greater impact on human life than ever before. The purpose of this study was to discover synergistic antibiotic combinations that inhibits the growth of a gram-negative bacterium: Escherichia coli. In this study, tetracycline, ampicillin, … Read more
- The Benefits of a Specialized Learning Tool over a Generalized OneJeremy Wu, Applied Science Abstract The following experiment introduces the concept of learning strategies and proves its effectiveness. This concept is explored through the comparison of a specialized learning site and a generalized, popular site known as “Quizlet” through many participants of differing age groups. The experiment will have each participant go through both of the learning sites and a corresponding test for each site material. These results are created into a graph, a visual … Read more
- A Way to Refine Drawings by the Power of ComputationAlex Qin, Applied Science Abstract Drawing is not something that everyone likes and excel at it, as the lines that make up pictures are sometimes very hard to draw it straight. This could be extra problematic when drawing then electronically. This project investigates a way that to fix that problem by making a program that will refine the lines of the drawings by the use of a math equation, and using the approximation that the … Read more
- A Plant with Promise: The Effects of Artemisinin on E. coli B and B. subtilisMillicent Sharman, Life Science Abstract In a world brimming with harmful bacteria and diseases lives a potent plant native to China known as Qinghao, or Artemisia annua. Artemisinin, a compound derived from this plant, has saved millions of lives and led to a paradigm shift in antimalarial drug development; artemisinin is also known to be antimicrobial. This experiment was conducted to verify the antimicrobial properties of artemisinin in 90% ethanol, at different concentrations (0.01mg/mL, … Read more