They were chosen from 300 scholars, as previously announced this month, on the basis of the scientific rigour of their projects and their potential to become scientists and leaders who can change the world.
This year’s 40 finalists for the renowned science and math competition for high school seniors, the Regeneron Science Talent Search, include thirteen Indian American students. According to a press release released today by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the Society for Science, the competition, which is in its 83rd year, has “consistently identified young innovators who combine their STEM talent with dedication and leadership skills to drive society forward.”
The announcement from earlier this month stated that the 300 scholars who applied were narrowed down to the finalist group. They were chosen “based on their projects’ scientific rigour and their potential to become world-changing scientists and leaders.” They will compete for over $1.8 million in awards during a week-long competition in Washington, D.C., from March 6–13. They will go through a rigorous judging process.
Indian American finalists include:
Saraswathy Amjith, Tesla STEM High School, Redmond, Washington.
Project Title: A Novel Integrated Machine Learning Approach Utilising Radar and Satellite Imagery for Selective Logging Remote Sensing Detection and Accompanying AI-Logging Map-Generating Webtool. Del Norte High School, San Diego, California; Aarav Arora.
Title of Project: A Mechanistic Framework for Assessing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Severity Rock Canyon High School, Highlands Ranch, Colorado; Aditi Avinash.
Title of Project: Preclinical Testing and Model Validation of Digestive Enzymes for Gluten Breakdown: A Step Towards Healing Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance Arizona’s BASIS Chandler is home to Harshil Avlani.
Title of Project: Examining the Impact of Mid-Circuit Measurement (MCM) on Spectator Qubits / Arav Bhargava, The Potomac School, McLean, VA.
Title of Project: Low-Cost, 3D-Printed, Transradial Socket for Amputees in Developing Nations with Universal Fit California’s Homestead High School, Cupertino, Arnav N. Chakravarthy.
Title of Project: Utilising Mutations in Mitochondrial DNA to Trace Macrophage Lineage in Primary Human Tissues Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton, Texas; Sarang Goel.
IVY, or Intelligent Vision System for the Visually Impaired, is the name of the project. It is a set of creative, low-cost, AI-based eyewear that uses an intuitive vibration and audio guidance system, object avoidance algorithms, and navigational assistance to help the visually impaired overcome mobility limitations. Amanrai Singh Kahlon, Sanford School, Hockessin, Delaware.
Title of Project: Improving Wearable Gait-Monitoring Devices: Determining Ideal Kinematic Inputs in Normal Adolescents Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Alexandra Mahajan.
Project Title: A Novel Method To Determine Precise Stellar Radii and Temperatures of Low Mass Stars Using JWST Transits and Occultations Ekansh Mittal, Westview High School, Portland, Oregon.
Title of Project: Using 3D spheroid cultures and machine learning to find biomarkers to fight drug resistance in breast cancer Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire; Achyuta Rajaram.
Title of Project: Autonomous Visual Circuit Identification Rhea Rastogi attends Montgomery, Alabama’s Loveless Academic Magnet Programme High School.
Title of Project: Comprehending the Role of LSD1’s Maternal Epigenetic Reprogramming in Inherited Developmental Disorders Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire; Riya Tyagi.
Project Title: Using Computer Vision To Separate Features So AI Can Learn Medical Image Self-Reported Race and Ethnicity
