The 2024 STEM Research Paper Team Competition has now concluded. 212 teams of high school researchers participated in this year’s competition. We congratulate all the participants on their excellent contributions. Every submission reflected intellectual curiosity, commitment and strong understanding of research methodologies.
We also thank our sponsors, judges, and participants for making this year’s program a success.
Results of the 2024 STEM Research Team Competition:
First Place
Josey Miller, Katie Miller, and Jennifer Grier
Assessment of Macroalgaes and Microalgaes as Potential Sources of Biofuels
Second Place
Judy Park, Sung Cho, Aiden Lee, and Peter Song
Utilization of MOFs in the Controlled Delivery of Bioactive Molecules
Third Place
Kristin Gill, Jeannie Lewis, Richard Payne, and Tom Carter
Musical Preferences as Predictors of Academic Success in High School Students
Fourth Place
Hayden K. Ko, Shyun Kim, Eugene Lee, and Erin Kim
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the Bioengineering of Prosthetics: Enhancing Athletic Performance and Accessibility for Disabled Athletes Through Adaptive, Smart Prosthetic Technologies
Fifth Place
Ari Singh, Anita Kaur, and Nav Sharma
Clinical Biochemistry of Hepatotoxicity and the Biotransformation of Hepatotoxicants
Sixth Place
Ruwa Alturayif, Leticia King, and Molly Evans
Effects of Hypothyroidism on the Sympathetic Nervous System in Postmenopausal Women
Seventh Place
Peter Barker, Greg Moore, Steve Moore, and Justin Moore
Implications of AI and Other Emerging Technologies for Medical Education
Eighth Place
Yuka Tanaka, Hide Sato, Ron Fujita, and Natsuko Fujikawa
Applications of Nucleoside-Modified mRNA and CRISPR Gene Editing in the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Implications for Symptom Management and Prognosis
Ninth Place
Marina Wood, Lucy Dawes, Christine Bachman, and Estelle Johnson
Changes in Coverage Gaps Resulting From the Expansion of Medicaid During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tenth Place
Xia Hau, Naifen Zhao, and Lily Lau
3D Flamegraphs for Performance Analysis
Honorable Mentions
Eva Mendoza, James Butler, Charles Pratt, and Steven Jacobs
Biochemistry and Human Glycosylation Disorders
Nancy Cooper, Oscar Kelly, and Robin Meyer
Protective role of magnesium in cardiovascular diseases: A review
Stephanie Miller, Yaby Ikeda, and Ellis Welz
Intracellular Compartments and Their Role in Cell magnesium transport and Homeostasis
Jooyeon Lee, Kristin Ko, Mary Tsu, and Sylvia Lee
Overview of Quantum Computing and Its Role in Solving Chemical Problems
Jamie Fisher, Adrian Georgeadis, Dimitri Katsaros, and Marina Andino
Impacts of Social Media Usage on Homework Completion and Grades in High School Freshmen
Jae Sung Yoo, Daniel Choi, and Steven Kong
Potential Uses of AI in Minecraft
Aiden Howard, Sam Weissman, Lauren Brown, and Zoe Gilbert
Work Experience and Community Service as Predictors of Academic Success in High School Students
Eric Chen, Angela Yau, Mark Zhang, and Riley Chen
Gender and Grades as Predictors of Good Driving
Luis Mejia, Ethan Harrison, Alexis Coleman, and Mariana Barajas
Evaluating Teenagers’ Ability to Identify Misinformation
Julie Norton, Nick Lin, Emily Brady, and Max Hayes
Social Constructions of Health and Wellness: History and Influence on Healthcare Policies
The details and timeline for next year’s competition will be announced at www.nationalscholar.org in June 2025.