2024 Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF) Grand Prize Winners

Celebrating the Future of STEM with 2024 AzSEF Grand Prize Winners. Hear from FOUR of the Grand prize winners heading off to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (RISEF) in Los Angeles. Regeneron ISEF finalists compete for nearly $8 million in awards, prizes, and scholarships. Baochan Fan Hamilton High School First Place: Senior - Cellular & Molecular A novel identification of the epigenetic enzyme JMJD1a in neuroinflammation Project Overview: Studying the molecular mechanisms underlying neuroinflammation and its importance because uncovering the potential epigenetic basis of neuroinflammation can help us understand the development of neuroinflammation-related diseases and lead us to new treatment paths. Annalise Baniecki ASU SCENE First Place: Senior - Robotics & Intelligent Machines Designing a Drone-Based Sensor Deployment for Improved Forest Monitoring Project Overview: Lightweight yet durable launcher that attaches to a drone. The launcher shoots a projectile with a sensor that attaches to trees to monitor temperature and moisture, aiding in wildfire management and forest health. Yuvan Senthil BASIS Peoria First Place: Senior - Engineering Technology: Statistics & Dynamics I.D.A.S - Interlocking Drone Aerial Swarm: Enhancing Thrust and Battery Configuration Flexibility Project Overview: Connecting in midflight to improve their thrust and battery life to be used in various applications, ranging from factory logistics to rescue operations. Aditya Lakshminarasimhan BASIS Scottsdale First Place: Senior - Computational Biology & Bioinforatics Elucidating RSV F-Fusion Protein-Host Interactions: Graph Attention Networks (GAN) and Structural Visualization Project Overview: Visualizing the RSV-Human protein interaction using Machine Learning for better Vaccine Outcomes.

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