INTEL Science Talent Search Competition

Intel08Congratulations to these students, and to the faculty, post docs, graduate and undergraduate students who helped them in their research!

Please contact Karen Kernan if you have additional information. We rely on you to help keep this listing up-do-date! (Mentors' names are not posted in the official Intel press release)

 

 


 
2007-2008
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
PROJECT TITLES
STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS
Matthew Alpert
Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst

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

Intel semi-finalist
Voice Separation: A Practical Solution to the Cocktail Party Problem Dr. Marco Martens
Mathematics
Elie Bochner
Yeshiva University HS for Boys, NYC

Intel semi-finalis
Improving the Feasibility of Avalanche Gain X-Ray Detectors Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
 
Ashok Chandran
Smithtown HS East, St. James

Intel finalist
***Read Intel announcement
The Distinctive Molecular Signature of Nicotine in Breast Cancer Cells Dr. Marian Evinger
Pediatrics
Eric Cooper
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket

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
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
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

Intel semi-finalist
Path Analysis of Brain Addiction Network Dr. Wei Zhu
Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Michael Gartner
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket

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
Chemistry

Herman Gudjonson
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket

Intel finalist
***Read Intel announcement
Reduced Taste in Drosophila melanogaster Mutated for an Obesity Syndrome Protein

Dr. Maurice Kernan
Neurobiology & Behavior

Jin Guo
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR,
E. Setauket

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 and Dr. Edward P. Nord
Nephrology Div., Medicine
Robert Hackett
Sanford Calhoun HS,
Merrick
Intel semi-finalist
Tumor-Targeting SWNT-based Drug Conjugate with Double Warheads Dr. Iwao Ojima
Chemistry
Bowei (Sharon) Ji
Jericho HS, New Hyde Park
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
***Read Intel announcement
Nanoparticle Enhancement of PEM Fuel Cell Power Output Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
 
Yang Li
Ward Melville HS,
*InSTAR,
E. Setauket

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

Intel semi-finalist
Synthesis of a Molecular Nanostructure for Applications in Single-Electronics Dr. Andreas Mayr
Chemistry
Mili Mehta
The Wheatley School, Old Westbury
 
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, NYC

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

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

Intel semi-finalist
SQIF Setup for Measurement of Extremely Low Absolute Magnetic Field Dr. Vasili Semenov
Physics & Astronomy
Radha Ramjeawan
Uniondale HS, Uniondale

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

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
Intel finalist/6th place
***Read Intel announcement
Rotation Curves in Five Dimensions Dr. Martin Rocek
Physics & Astronomy;
C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics
Hamsa Sridhar
Kings Park HS, Kings Park

Intel finalist
***Read Intel announcement
A Novel Astigmatic Laser Mode Converter for Optical Vortex Tweezers Dr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & Astronomy
Ryan Terbush
Smithtown West HS, Smithtown
 
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
 
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

Intel semi-finalist
Protein Identification and Quantification via Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Novel Techniques Dr. Wei Zhu
Applied Mathematics & Statistics
 
2006-2007
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
PROJECT TITLES
STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS
Zeynep Basaran
Smithtown HS West, St. James
Intel semi-finalist
Mechanistic Studies on Internalization and Drug Release of DHA-Taxoid ConjugatesDr. Iwao Ojima
Chemistry
Michael Ding
Glen Cove HS, Glen Cove
Intel semi-finalist
DNA Electrophoresis on Nanoporous Polyethersulfone Membrane SurfacesDr. Jonathan Sokolov
Materials Science & Engineering
Crystalee Forbes
Uniondale HS, Uniondale
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
Intel semi-finalist
Inducing Stem Cell Differentiation and Detecting Cancer at the Single Cell Level Using BiomechanicsDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Zachary Hollander
Great Neck North HS, Great Neck
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 ExperimentsDr. Jessica Gurevitch
Ecology & Evolution
Victoria Hung
Smithtown HS West, Smithtown
Intel semi-finalist
A Novel Mathematical Model of Single and en masse Fibroblast Migration on HydrogelsDr. Miriam Rafailovich, Materials Science & Engineering
Dr. Richard Clark, Biomedical Engineering, Dermatology
Daniel Katz
Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns & Rockaway, Cedarhurst
Intel finalist
***Read Intel announcement
Platinum Nanoparticles: From Hydrogen Storage to Cancer TreatmentDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Rebecca Kaufman
Croton-Harmon HS, Croton-on Hudson
Intel finalist/5th place
***Read Intel announcement
Androgen Modulation of Cognitive Functions Relevant to Schizophrenia in RatsDr. Mary Kritzer
Neurobiology & Behavior
Sarah Kirsch
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
Gender Differences in Hypersensitivity Behavior in a Rat Model of AutismDr. Patricia Whitaker-Azmitia
Psychology
Esther Kwak
Jericho HS, Jericho
Intel semi-finalist
Alginate Microspheres Combined with Pluronic Copolymers for a Controlled and Targeted Release of LidocaineDr. Benjamin Chu & Dr. Benjamin Hsiao
Chemistry
Benjamin Leibowicz
Great Neck North HS, Great Neck
Intel semi-finalist
The Tolman VII Solution and the Upper Limit to the Central Density of a Neutron StarDr. James Lattimer
Physics & Astronomy
Emily Levine
Stella K. Abraham HS for Girls, Hewlett Bay Park
Intel semi-finalist
Optimizing Recycled Polymer Blends Using Supercritical Carbon DioxideDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Hillary Lin
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
Sex Differences in Brain Activation During the Viewing of Facial AffectDr. Turhan Canli
Psychology
Tina Liu
Ossining HS, Ossining
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
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
Intel semi-finalist
Development of a Novel Method of Eliminating Polychlorinated Biphenyls from the EnvironmentDr. Srinivas Pentyala, Anesthesiology, Physiology & Biophysics, Urology ; and
Dr. Mario Rebecchi, Anesthesiology
Jason Strauss
North Shore Hebrew Academy HS, Great Neck
Intel semi-finalist
Polymer Confinement in 3D: Impact on NanolithographyDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Nandini Venkateswaran
Herricks HS, New Hyde Park
Intel semi-finalist
Synthesis of Cupric Oxide (CuO) Nanostructures for Gas Sensing and Catalysis ApplicationsDr. Perena Gouma
Materials Science & Engineering
Victor Wang
Great Neck South HS, Great Neck
Intel semi-finalist
Seeing the Phase of Light: An Experimental Investigation of Doughnut-shaped Laser Beams Produced by a Few-Mode Optical FiberDr. John Noé & Dr. Harold Metcalf
Physics & Astronomy
Debbie Yee
Great Neck North HS, Great Nck
Intel semi-finalist
Using Thiol-functionalized Metallic Nanoparticles to Increase the Efficiency of the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Fuel CellDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Rui Hui (Rachel) Yu
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
Development of Molecular Single-Electron Device Components: Synthesis of Acetylide (Bisisocyanide) Rhenium Complex as a Corner of a Molecule CageDr. Andreas Mayr
Chemistry
Rui Zhi (Rebecca) Yu
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
On the Brink of Chaos: Study of Fermi-Pasta-Ulam Effects in 2DDr. Philip Allen
Physics & Astronomy
2005-2006
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
PROJECT TITLES
STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS
Samantha Baer
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
An Historical Correlation Between Increasing Acreage of a Flood Tide Delta and Tidal Wetland Loss Due to Long-term Anthropogenic ImpactsDr. Glenn Richard, Geosciences /Mineral Physics Institute; and Dr. Fred Mushacke, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Brittany Bookbinder
Kings Park HS, Kings Park
Intel semi-finalist
Temporal Organization of Spontaneous Blinking and Its Modulation by Sensory InputDr. Craig Evinger
Neurobiology & Behavior; Ophthalmology
Nicole Brenner
Lawrence HS, Cedarhurst
Intel semi-finalist
Preparation of a Superparamagnetic Polymer Nanocomposite for Biomedical ApplicationsDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Anand Chandran
Smithtown HS West, Smithtown
Intel semi-finalist
Gene Profiling of Medulloblastomas: Molecular Windows into the Development of Pediatric Brain TumorsDr. Marian Evinger
Pediatrics
Alan Chou
Great Neck South HS, Great Neck
Intel semi-finalist
A Novel System to Study Multiple Double Strand Breaks in Arabidopsis thalianaDr. Tzvi Tzfira
Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Jonathan Espitia
Sachem HS East, Farmingville
Intel semi-finalist
The Effects of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles and Ultraviolet Light on Normal Skin KeratinocytesDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Rachel Goldstein
Half Hollow Hills HS West, Dix Hills
Intel semi-finalist
An Association Between Dopamine and Serotonin System Related Genetic Polymorphisms in College StudentsDr. Turhan Canli
Psychology
Jana Hirsch
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
Seismic Signature of Ocean Surf as it Relates to Wave Energy and Coastal Erosion
Dr. Henry Bokuniewicz; and Dr. Josephine Aller
Marine Sciences Research Center
Allyson Ho
William P. Clements HS, Sugar Land, Texas
Intel semi-finalist
The Effects of Polymer Blending on Gas Permeability Dr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Rafael Holzer
Rambam Mesivta, Lawrence
Intel semi-finalist
Modifying Surfaces of Polycarbonate to Achieve Enhanced PropertiesDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Gabriela Jara
Kings Park HS, Kings Park
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
Intel semi-finalist
Unusual Structures of RNA and Damaged DNA Probed through Molecular SimulationDr. Carlos Simmerling
Chemistry
Daniel Kiridly
Smithtown HS West, Smithtown
Intel semi-finalist
Spectral Dynamics of Inspiratory Motor Discharge During Augmented Breaths in C56BL/6 Mice in vivoDr. Irene Solomon
Physiology & Biophysics
Albert Ko
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
A Gravitational Effective Action on a Finite TriangulationDr. Martin Rocek
Physics & Astronomy
C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics
Stephen Ko
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
Modifications to Jet Properties in a Strongly Interacting Quark Gluon PlasmaDr. Roy Lacey
Chemistry
Praneet Korrapati
Half Hollow Hills HS East, Dix Hills
Intel semi-finalist
Development and Validation of a New Prostate Cancer Diagnostic MarkerDr. Srinivas Pentyala, Anesthesiology/Physiology & Biophysics ; and Terry Whyard, Urology
Evan Lazer
Northport HS, Northport
Intel semi-finalist
A Study of the Effectiveness of Quantitative Ultrasound for Assessing Bone HeatlhDr. Yi-Xian Qin
Biomedical Engineering
Hilana Lewkowitz-Shpuntoff
Great Neck South HS, Great Neck
Intel semi-finalist
Behavioral and Neuroanatomical Chacterization of CIRL3-like MutantsDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Jerrold Lieblich
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel finalist/5th place
***Read Intel announcement
When the Brain Doesn't Hear What the Mind Does: A Lexical Approach to McGurk AdaptationDr. Arthur Samuel
Psychology
Gavin Lund
Comsewogue HS, Port Jefferson Station
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
Intel semi-finalist
Inconsistencies of the Logistic Growth Law: Gause Experiment ExpandedDr. Lev Ginzburg
Ecology & Evolution

Eric Meyerowitz
Northport HS, Northport
Intel finalist
***Read Intel announcement

Probing the Conformation and Dynamics of Allatostatin Neuropeptides: A Structural Model for Functional DifferencesDr. Smita Mohanty
Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Nora Micheva
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
Design and Development of Fluorogenic Probes for Study of Fatty-Acid-Second Generation Taxoid Conjugate Internalization and ReleaseDr. Iwao Ojima
Chemistry
Amy Richards
Kings Park HS, Kings Park
Intel semi-finalist
Metalloproteinase Inhibitors, Catechins from Green Tea, Block Anthrax Lethal Factor in vitroDr. Sanford Simon
Biochemistry & Cell Biology; Pathology
John Schulman
Great Neck South HS, Great Neck
Intel semi-finalist
On Einstein-Kahler SupermanifoldsDr. Martin Rocek
Physics & Astronomy
C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics
Joshua Seidman
Wellington Mepham HS, Bellmore
Intel semi-finalist
The Search for Cosmic Ray Induced Lightning Strokes

Dr. Helio Takai
Physics & Astronomy, SBU (adjunct) & BNL

 

Patrick van Nieuwenhuizen
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
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
Intel semi-finalist
A Novel Approach to Analyzing of Polyoxomolybdate Growth Using Dynamic and Electrophoretic Light ScatteringDr. Benjamin Chu
Chemistry
Irina Zaitseva
Centereach HS, Centereach
Intel finalist
***Read Intel announcement
Stability of Sunscreen to UV Radiation and Reduction of Photocatalytic Activity of Titanium DioxideDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Harley Zhang
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel finalist
***Read Intel announcement
Role of General Relativity in Core Collapse of Spherically Symmetric SupernovaeDr. F. Douglas Swesty
Physics & Astronomy
2004-2005
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
PROJECT TITLES
STONY BROOK FACULTY ADVISORS
Aisha Akhtar
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
Development of a Thermo-responsive Graft CopolymerDr. Benjamin Chu
Chemistry
Brinda Alagesan
Manhasset HS, Manhasset
Intel semi-finalist
Dynamics of Genomic DNADr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Ross Altman
Oceanside HS, Oceanside
Intel semi-finalist
Synthesis of Kekulene on a Cyclodextrin Scaffold: Computational AnalysisDr. Nancy Goroff
Chemistry
Joan Bosco
Kings Park HS, Kings Park
Intel semi-finalist
The Apoptotic Effect of Lipoic Acid Palladium Complex, A Novel Non-toxic Chemotherapy, on Breast Cancer CellsDr. Frank Antonawich
Neurology
Katya Botchkina
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
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 dougallii PopulationDr. Lev Ginzburg
Ecology and Evolution
Heather Casper
Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS, Plainview
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 in Arabidopsis thaliana, Oryza sativa, and Dioscorea SpeciesDr. R. Geeta
Ecology & Evolution
Stanley Chiang
John L Miller-Great Neck North HS, Great Neck
Intel finalist
***
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A Step Closer to the Quantum Computer: Fabrication of Novel Superconducting Josephson Junctions to Couple Multiple Flux States of a Quantum BitDr. James Lukens
Physics & Astronomy
Jeffrey Fei
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
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
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
Intel semi-finalist
Investigation of Facial Recognition and Mechanical Properities of Aging Skin Through DIgital Image Speckle CorrelationDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Chelsea Gordon
Half Hollow Hills HS E., Dix Hills
Intel semi-finalist
A Novel Method of Polymer MetallizationDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Tina Ho
Smithtown HS, Smithtown
Intel semi-finalist
Design and Synthesis of Novel Cytotoxic Alkaloids by Mimicking the Taxoid SkeletonDr. Iwao Ojima
Chemistry
Samuel Hollander
Great Neck North HS, Great Neck
Intel semi-finalist
Manipulating DNA, Poly-L-Lysine, and PEO-PPO-PEO Triblock Copolymer Nanoparticles for Use in High Efficiency Gene Delivery VehicleDr. Benjamin Chu
Chemistry
Ben Huang
Longwood HS, Coram
Intel finalist
***
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Charged Particle Production in High Energy Nuclear CollisionsDr. Thomas Hemmick
Physics & Astronomy
John Michael Iraci
Kings Park HS, Kings Park
Intel semi-finalist
Tri-blends: A Novel Procedure to Create Ideal Plastics Using Recycled Materials Exposed to Supercritical Carbon DioxideDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Alexander Kenigsberg
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
Biochemical and Genetic Studies of a Highly Attenuated Poliovirus: A Vaccine Candidate for the Post Poliovirus Eradication EraDr. Aniko Paul
Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
Stephanie Leventhal
Hauppauge HS, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
Value Differences in the Age of the InternetDr. Judith Tanur
Sociology
Eric Mansfield
Smithtown HS, Hauppage
Intel semi-finalist
Optimization of Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels for Wound HealingDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Amit Mehta
St. Anthony's HS, South Huntington
Intel semi-finalist
DNA Electrophoresis of Mega-Base Pair and Circular DNA on MIcro-Patterned SurfacesDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Sagar Mehta
The Wheatley School, Old Westbury
Intel finalist
***
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Optimizing the Properties of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Hydrogel Scaffolds for Wound Healing and Tissue EngineeringDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Lauren Mohr Miller
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
The Effects of High Concentrations of Petroleum Hydrocarbons on Growth Rate and bioaccumulation of the Polychaete Nereis succineaDr. Bruce Brownawell
Marine Science Research Center
Samuel Ocko
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
A Study of the Thermal Properties of the 1D Lennard Jones SystemDr. Philip Allen
Physics & Astronomy
Andrei Petrenko
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
Investigation of Nuclear Mass Formula Fits to the Liquid Drop Model of the NucleusDr. James Lattimer
Physics & Astronomy
Smita Prakash
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
Grasping Einstein's Gravitational WavesDr. Madappa Prakash
Physics & Astronomy
Feini Qu
Half Hollow Hills HS E., Dix Hillls
Intel semi-finalist
Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide to Enhance Polymer Compatibility in Ultra-Thin FilrmsDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Aditi Ramakrishnan
Ward Melville HS/ *InSTAR, E. Setauket
Intel semi-finalist
Are Nanoparticles Safe? Cytotoxicity of Citrate Coated Gold NanoparticlesDr. Nadine Pernodet
Dr. Miriam Rafailovich

Materials Science & Engineering
David Rosenman
Half Hollow Hills HS W., Dix Hills
Intel semi-finalist
Analysis Through MD Simulations on the Effects of the Y88C Mutation in Bacillus stearothermophilius MutY Adenine Glycosylase on Its Repair of 8-oxoG: A DNADr. Carlos Simmerling
Chemistry
Matthew Schlossberger
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS, Plainview
Intel semi-finalist
Electrospinning of Polystyrene and POSS NanofibersDr. Miriam Rafailovich
Materials Science & Engineering
Jonathan Scholl
The Wheatley School, Old Westbury
Intel semi-finalist
Surface Directed Crystallization of Polymer Thin Films in