2024 Junior + Senior Results

Teacher of the Year

– Christine Brillhart, Jefferson Middle School

Grand Awards – Senior

PlacingStudent/sTitle
1st David C. Hill Award
$500
ISEF Finalist
UM-Flint 4 Year Full-Tuition Scholarship
Akhilesh KanmanthreddyPredictive Modeling of Brain Tumor Evolution and Anatomical Invasion: A Novel 3D Spatiotemporal Approach for Enhanced Treatment Planning
2nd
$400
ISEF Finalist
UM-Flint 4 Year Full-Tuition Scholarship
Miriam HaddadMagnetizing Oil: A New Paradigm For Cleaning Up Aquatic Oil Spills
2nd
$400
ISEF Finalist
UM-Flint 4 Year Full-Tuition Scholarship
Louis HuangBiodegradable Agricultural Mulch Films From Wastepaper Pulp and Calcium Alginate
3rd
$400
ISEF Finalist
UM-Flint Partial Tuition Scholarship
Anthony DaoudPredictive Model for the Development and Spread of Bacterial Resistance In Relation to Antibiotic Consumption in Hospital Settings
4th
$300
Diya RamakrishnanDetecting Polyps in the Colon using Machine Learning
4th
$300
Sarah ParasharDetecting and Managing Microplastic Pollution in Waterways Across Michigan through Various Removal Techniques
4th
$300
Jett MillerThe Effects of Additives on the Physical Properties of Concrete
4th
$300
Sivani MamillapalliEvaluating the Effects of Environmental Contaminants on Reproductive Toxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans
5th
$200
Sahiba KaurSmartSwabs: A Machine Learning Model to Predict Prevalence Rates of COVID-19 Applied to Grouped Testing
5th
$200
Christine Cai, Jessica Chai + Raymond ChaiEvaluation of Representation in Children’s Books Using Machine Learning
5th
$200
Harman SinghCreating and Assessing the Effectiveness of Biochar, Activated Carbon, and Charcoal Water Filters on Heavy Metal Filtration
5th
$200
Jeff SoukhojakHygrokinetics of Alum Crystal Growth
5th
$200
Gavin GutierrezThe Effect of Dendritic Copper on the Thermal Energy Dissipation of Thermal Epoxy
5th
$200
Hudson StrayerReducing Friction Between Gears
6th
$100
Sharmitha BandlaAssessing the Effects of Aquatic Macrophytes on Environmental Pollution
6th
$100
Saiyan TabrejGIRec: A Novel Deep Learning-Based Tool for 3D Reconstruction of Gastrointestinal Regions through Monocular Depth Estimation
6th
$100
Anna HansenA solution to Avian Overheating
6th
$100
Dev PatelThe Use of Pseudomonas Fluorescens for Increased Rate of Hydrocarbon Degradation through Bioremediation
6th
$100
Matlyn MillerThe effects of heavy metals and polyvinyl chloride microplastics on diatom photosynthesis
6th
$100
Niloy IslamReducing Sensorineural Hearing Loss through Cochlear Bypass
6th
$100
Kiara AminAre natural antibiotics more effective than phamaceutical antibiotics against bacteria.
6thParis NgoThe Effect of Natural Extracts and Biopolymers on Yeast as a Model for Cancer Inhibition
7th
$75
Blaise MaliskeyTesting the Effects of Winglet on Aircraft to Determine the Most Efficient Design to Reduce Drag and Increase Lift
7th
$75
Kristy Daoud + Avery NickelThe Invisible Threat: Understanding the Dangers of Cleaning Agents
7th
$75
Hannah ThomasEffects of Diammonium Phosphate on Daphnia magna
7th
$75
Lucas TilotHow do fungi affect plant growth?
7th
$75
Riley MattheisA Novel Location Tracking System for First Responders Using a Bluetooth 3-axis Accelerometer to Determine Exact Location
7th
$75
Aditya VeeraCan Ayurvedic Ingredients Substitute for Modern Medicine?
8thSukhmani KaurThe Effects of Turmeric and Oregano on Daphnia magna
8thZack MiddletonThe dynamics of pitching
8thChitleen SinghMass Driver
8thAbbie WongThe Effects of Ginseng on Daphnia magna
8thElliot SawatzkiUsing bacteria to aid crustaceans in digesting polystyrene

Grand Awards – Junior

1st $400
Thermo Fisher JIC
Earth / Environment / ChemicalEmma HuangControlled Drug Delivery with Alginate Beads and Hydrogel Capsules
1st $400
Thermo Fisher JIC
Life SciencesAbdurrahman QandeelHow the exposure to a different kind of light conditons affects on yeast growth?
1st $400
Thermo Fisher JIC
Physical Sciences and EngineeringAbigail HansenDo more blades equal more power?
2nd $300
Thermo Fisher JIC
Earth / Environment / ChemicalGabriel NixWater When You Need It- Hydrogels with Conservation Farming
2nd $300
Thermo Fisher JIC
Earth / Environment / ChemicalMichael DaoudAssessing Different Fruit Peels to Determine the Most Efficient Source of Nutrients When Composted
2nd $300
Thermo Fisher JIC
Life SciencesJoylin Brillhart, Bridget RederDiary of a Water Bottle
2nd $300
Thermo Fisher JIC
Life SciencesReyna SilveiraCarbonated Drinks and Cancer: An Oncological Study Using Daphnia magna
2nd $300
Thermo Fisher JIC
Physical Sciences and EngineeringMORAD GOUDADo Mirrors Affect the Efficiency of a Solar Panel?
2nd $300
Thermo Fisher JIC
Physical Sciences and EngineeringJeff LiuAI Tells Traffic Signs
3rd $250
Thermo Fisher JIC
Earth / Environment / ChemicalElliot LeClair, Daniel BroderickPlastic Predators A comparative analysis of bacterial degradation across different polymer types.​
3rd $250
Thermo Fisher JIC
Earth / Environment / ChemicalElena MillerWeed Killers: Wonderful or Wicked?
3rd $250
Thermo Fisher JIC
Earth / Environment / ChemicalAlexander SoukhojakHow Do Low Temperatures Affect the Response Time of Displays?
3rd $250
Thermo Fisher JIC
Earth / Environment / ChemicalJASLEEN KAURThe Best Acne Treatment
3rd $250
Thermo Fisher JIC
Life SciencesAnna AllswedeWhat’s the Buzz about Fruit Flies?
3rd $250
Thermo Fisher JIC
Life SciencesRosealie DewildeOyster Mushrooms Hero or Zero?
3rd $250
Thermo Fisher JIC
Life SciencesGrace MillerEffectiveness of Disinfectants
3rd $250
Thermo Fisher JIC
Life SciencesHannah KimDoes type of liquids applied to strawberries affect the mold rate of strawberries?
3rd $250
Thermo Fisher JIC
Physical Sciences and EngineeringAmeya PatkiDoes the size of a screen impact retention
3rd $250
Thermo Fisher JIC
Physical Sciences and EngineeringEmily BlazenWhat Fibers are the Strongest?
3rd $250
Thermo Fisher JIC
Physical Sciences and EngineeringElliott SuchyStatic electricity generator
3rd $250
Thermo Fisher JIC
Physical Sciences and EngineeringAaren NimmyCan a circuit determine if a fruit is ripe?
4th $200Earth / Environment / ChemicalCalvin FergusonUV got to protect your eyes
4th $200Earth / Environment / ChemicalLily SurfaceSurface Stains
4th $200Earth / Environment / ChemicalAbigail Bond, Katie CaiPLASTIC REINFORCED CONCRETE
4th $200Life SciencesEthan HouserHow Natural Preservatives Affect Mold Growth?
4th $200Life SciencesLeocadia McNicolStrawberry Counter Carriers
4th $200Life SciencesLucy WarnkeDye or Die?
4th $200Physical Sciences and EngineeringFisher McCannWeighty Fuel
4th $200Physical Sciences and EngineeringMadison SimpsonLaser Engraver vs. Dense Woods
4th $200Physical Sciences and EngineeringNATHANIEL SINCISSENWhich Type of Wood can Withstand the Most Weight?
5th $100Earth / Environment / ChemicalAmelia FrontieraHow ripe is your apple?
5th $100Earth / Environment / ChemicalBronwyn AlvaradoSomething’s Bugging Me… It’s Our Water Quality!
5th $100Earth / Environment / ChemicalCHIZARA ERIOBUThe Effects of Motor Oil on Soil and Plant Health
5th $100Earth / Environment / ChemicalJaelynn WallaceA Check Dam Competition
5th $100Earth / Environment / ChemicalKrislyn ThomasHow does the size of an egg affect the rise of a cookie
5th $100Life SciencesAubrey BowmanWhat antibacterial cleaners work the best
5th $100Life SciencesJade WagnerGrowth Impact of Diffrent Soils on Plants.
5th $100Life SciencesKanwalreet K. GhotraSunscreen Effectiveness
5th $100Life SciencesMason StanekI Wet My Plants
5th $100Life SciencesRishika VeeraThe effect of beverages on the growth of Salivarius streptococcus
5th $100Physical Sciences and EngineeringBrady LangRaised Seam vs Flat Seam Baseball Travel Distance
5th $100Physical Sciences and EngineeringHamzah Alwajihthe effect of air pressure inside a soccerball on the distance it travel
5th $100Physical Sciences and EngineeringHarper Sturgeon, Jules Newman, Bella PageWhich Seatbelt is Safest for you
5th $100Physical Sciences and EngineeringSimon BallTrash can overload buster
5th $100Physical Sciences and EngineeringSoren HillsHow will salt affect the conductivity of a saltwater air battery
6th $50Earth / Environment / ChemicalJudah WeisenbachThe Great Cookie Egg-Scape
6th $50Earth / Environment / ChemicalElijah WeisenbachColder and COLDER
6th $50Earth / Environment / ChemicalNico BufaliniToothpaste testing
6th $50Earth / Environment / ChemicalGrant RedUnder Pressure
6th $50Earth / Environment / ChemicalJalie GuzaPaper Towel Absorption
6th $50Earth / Environment / ChemicalZain CheemaSmall vs Large Solar Panels
6th $50Life SciencesHafsa JondyWhich Shampoo works the best?
6th $50Life SciencesSamia QureshiEarthworm Growth Food
6th $50Life SciencesEKAMJOT GHOTRAWhich Mouthwash is the Best for Oral Hygiene?
6th $50Life SciencesAaron OskeyTooth decay
6th $50Physical Sciences and EngineeringHarper Grab, Shane HellandItem launcher
6th $50Physical Sciences and EngineeringMason MitchellMan VS. Machine
7thEarth / Environment / ChemicalAlex HosangClorox vs Lysol
7thEarth / Environment / ChemicalAustin SpodneyWhat type of water if best for grass growth?
7thEarth / Environment / ChemicalAvery ReeceThe 5-Second Rule
7thEarth / Environment / ChemicalDominic RainwaterSoil effect on growth on plant growth
7thEarth / Environment / ChemicalIcelynn OndrajkaThe Scorching Sciences
7thEarth / Environment / ChemicalKillian SimpsonWhich Type of Road Salt is the Most Effective
7thEarth / Environment / ChemicalZoe SpicerSun Protection Showdown

Professional Awards – Junior + Senior

OrganizationAwardWinner
Lemelson Early Inventor PrizeCreating a promising solution to real-world problems
– $100
Abigail Hansen
US Metric AssociationOutstanding Use of the Metric SystemBhuvan Mattupalli
US Metric AssociationOutstanding Use of the Metric SystemJett Miller
Lawrence TechSummer Camp of the student’s choice at Lawrence TechZain Cheema
 US NavyExcellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathChitleen Singh
 US NavyExcellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathHudson Strayer
 US NavyExcellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathMiriam Haddad
 US NavyExcellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathSimon Ball
 US NavyExcellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathAbigail Hansen
 US NavyExcellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathMorad Gouda
 US NavyExcellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathJeremy Halleaux
Genesee County Medical SocietyExcellence in Medical StudeiesSolomon Miller
 Hurley Medial CenterExcellence in Medical Studies – 1st Award
– Trophy (mantle piece)
Reyna Silveira
 Hurley Medial CenterExcellence in Medical Studies – 1st Award
– Trophy (mantle piece)
Diya Ramakrishnan
 Hurley Medial CenterExcellence in Medical Studies – 1st Award
– Trophy (mantle piece)
Sahiba Kaur
Matthew Bauerle Mathematics AwardExcellence in Mathematics
– $25 Gift Card
Jackson Schuler
Matthew Bauerle Mathematics AwardExcellence in Mathematics
– $25 Gift Card
Niloy Islam
Excellence in Electrical EngineeringFor projects demonstrating excellence in electrical engineering
– Equipment for an at-home electronics lab ~ $500
Simon Ball
Excellence in Electrical EngineeringFor projects demonstrating excellence in electrical engineering
– Equipment for an at-home electronics lab ~ $500
Riley Mattheis
Flint River Watershed CoalitionFor enabling stewardship of our water resources through scientific investigations.
– Pass to Crossroads Village
Matlyn Miller
Flint River Watershed CoalitionFor enabling stewardship of our water resources through scientific investigations.
– Pass to Crossroads Village
Harman Singh
Flint River Watershed CoalitionFor enabling stewardship of our water resources through scientific investigations.
– Pass to Crossroads Village
Dev Patel
Flint River Watershed CoalitionFor enabling stewardship of our water resources through scientific investigations.
– Pass to Crossroads Village
Jaelynn Wallace
Flint River Watershed CoalitionFor enabling stewardship of our water resources through scientific investigations.
– Pass to Crossroads Village
Bronwyn Alvarado
Flint River Watershed CoalitionFor enabling stewardship of our water resources through scientific investigations.
– Pass to Crossroads Village
Elena Miller
MIDHHS Explore Lab Science3rd Award Junior – For creativity and exploration in science.
– Medallion
Avery Ehrmantraut
MIDHHS Explore Lab Science3rd Award Senior – For creativity and exploration in science.
– Medallion
Hannah Thomas
MIDHHS Explore Lab Science2nd Award Junior – For creativity and exploration in science.
– Medallion
Rishika Veera
MIDHHS Explore Lab Science2nd Award Senior – For creativity and exploration in science.
– Medallion
Helsa Thomas
MIDHHS Explore Lab Science1st Award Junior – For creativity and exploration in science.
– Medallion
Emma Huang
MIDHHS Explore Lab Science1st Award Senior – For creativity and exploration in science.
– Medallion
Anthony Daoud
Ascension-GenesysBehavioral & Social ScienceKenna Acheff
Ascension-GenesysMicrobiologyJasleen Kaur
Ascension-GenesysPlant ScienceMichael Daoud
Ascension-GenesysMedicine and health sciencesBridget Reder & Joylin Brillhart
Ascension-GenesysCellular & Molecular BiologyElliot LeClair & Daniel Broderick
Ascension-GenesysAnimal ScienceAnna Allswede
Ascension-GenesysBiochemistryGabriel Nix
Ascension-GenesysChemistryEmma Huang
Ascension-GenesysEarth and Planetary ScienceZain Littles
Ascension-GenesysEnivronmental ManagementAngelina Levy &  Alexandra Stickel
Association for Women GeoscientistsFor demonstrating high standards of innovativeness and scientific excellence in the geosciences.Miriam Haddad
Association for Women GeoscientistsFor demonstrating high standards of innovativeness and scientific excellence in the geosciences.Abigail  Bond and Katie Cai
US AID Science ChampionFor the exceptional project that has the potential to make an impact on addressing international development challenges.Jett Miller
US AID Science ChampionFor the exceptional project that has the potential to make an impact on addressing international development challenges.Gabriel Nix
Ricoh Sustainable Development AwardFor the outstanding project that addresses issues of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.Aiden Garris
Ricoh Sustainable Development AwardFor the outstanding project that addresses issues of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.Sarah Parashar
Bosch MotorsportHigh Tech for High Speed
– Bosch Power Tools Kit
Simon Ball
Bosch MotorsportHigh Tech for High Speed
– Bosch Power Tools Kit
Ricardo Pastor
Bosch MotorsportWe Set the Pace
– Bosch Power Tools Kit
Jeff Liu
Bosch MotorsportWe Set the Pace
– Bosch Power Tools Kit
Gavin Gutierrez
Bosch MotorsportInvented for Life
– Bosch Power Tools Kit
Bronwyn Alvarado
Bosch MotorsportInvented for Life
– Bosch Power Tools Kit
Akhilesh Kanmanthreddy
Bosch MotorsportWomen in STEM
– Bosch Power Tools Kit
Abigail Hansen
Bosch MotorsportWomen in STEM
– Bosch Power Tools Kit
Sarah Parashar
U.S. Stockholm Junior Water PrizeRecognizing the best water-science projects
– Nomination to state and national competition
Jaelynn Wallace
U.S. Stockholm Junior Water PrizeRecognizing the best water-science projects
– Nomination to state and national competition
Miriam Haddad
US Air ForceExcellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathJackson Schuler
US Air ForceExcellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathReid Youngstedt
US Air ForceExcellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathBlaise Maliskey
US Air ForceExcellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathCade Coonan
RegeneronA project focused on biomedical science that leads with science, takes on big ideas, makes it happen, displays leadership ability, and does what is right.
– $500
Sivani Mamillapalli
100K Ideas100K Ideas – (best to tun into a business)Abigail Bond + Katie Cai
100K Ideas100K Ideas – (best to tun into a business)Simon Ball
100K Ideas100K Ideas – (best to tun into a business)Saiyan Tabrej
100K Ideas100K Ideas – (best to tun into a business)Riley Mattheis
 NASA Earth System Science AwardFor the project that best demonstrates insight into Earth’s interconnected spheresBlaise Maliskey
 National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationRecognizing the project whose research emphasizes NOAA’s mission of Science, Service, and StewardshipVedha Bhola
Society for In-Virto BiologyFor the outstanding project that addresses issues of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.Jaideep Gill
 Yale Science and Engineering AssociationMost outstanding 11th grade project exhibiting in the areas of Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or ChemistryAkhilesh Kanmanthreddy
 Gupta Science FoundationFor the creative use of mathematics or medicine.
– $175
Elena Miller
 Gupta Science FoundationFor the creative use of mathematics or medicine.
– $175
Noor Alhourani
 McLaren Health CareBehavioral & Social ScienceChristine Cai, Jessica Chai & Raymond Chai
 McLaren Health CareMicrobiologySukhmani Kaur
 McLaren Health CareBiochemistryMatlyn Miller
 McLaren Health CareChemistryJeff Soukhojak
 McLaren Health CareEarth and Planetary ScienceVedha Bhola
 McLaren Health CareEnvironmental ScienceMatlyn Miller
 McLaren Health CareMedicine and health sciencesAkshara Kanmanthreddy
 McLaren Health CareCellular & Molecular BiologyRiya Patel
 McLaren Health CarePlant ScienceMatlyn Miller
 McLaren Health CareEnvironmental ManagementLouis Huang
 McLaren Health CareAnimal ScienceRicardo Pastor
 American Psychological AssociationFor outstanding research in psychological science under the category of behavioral and social sciences or any category related to psychology.Emma Huang
 American Psychological AssociationFor outstanding research in psychological science under the category of behavioral and social sciences or any category related to psychology.Shaanbir Doad
 David and Doris Hill Chemistry AwardFor the novel and creative use of chemistry to solve problems
$100
Gabriel Nix
 David and Doris Hill Chemistry AwardFor the novel and creative use of chemistry to solve problems
$100
Emma Huang
 Michigan Association of Hazardous Material ProfessionalsJohn McDonald III Award for Excellence in Environmental Science and Environmental Discovery
Junior – $100
Elliot LeClair & Daniel Broderick
 Michigan Association of Hazardous Material ProfessionalsJohn McDonald III Award for Excellence in Environmental Science and Environmental Discovery
Senior – $1000
Louis Huang
 Mott Community CollegeExhibiting proficient understanding of technology
 Mott Community CollegeOutstanding Use of Technology
– Trophy
Riley Mattheis
 Kettering University$3,000 Scholarship per term for 8 termsRicardo Pastor

2024 Finalists

Senior Research Fellows

  • Cyril McInerney
  • Amos Miller
  • Brooklyn Boruszewski
  • Jveen Murad
  • Noah Brady
  • Christian Brandt
  • Eric Tankersley
  • Julia Bomba
  • Suhana Maniar
  • Alexej Goychay
  • Oliver Bauer
  • Landon Durkin
  • Andrew Hunter
  • Cade Coonan
  • Cayne McDonnell
  • An-Husan Hsu
  • Ricardo Pastor
  • Haider TumaA
  • Jonas Weisenbach
  • Shaanbir Doad
  • Aubrey Laffoon
  • Addison Wagner
  • Mason Dreizen
  • Kaitlyn Mann
  • Norah Zebrowski
  • Anna Bauer
  • Mary Beyers
  • Brady Kosberg
  • Jordan Gaiter
  • Jaideep Gill
  • Emma Guza
  • Riya Patel
  • Zaden Guza
  • Akshara Kanmanthreddy
  • Mairin Serier
  • Maranda Christianson

Senior Honorable Mention

  • Shalini Gupta
  • Sophia Seals
  • Lucy Jacobs
  • Antwone Humes
  • Helsa Thomas
  • Marisa Graham
  • Amari Carthron
  • Andre Wong
  • Orion Moya
  • Emma Kato
  • Noel Chacko
  • Alaina Mitchell
  • Mohammad Tuma
  • Thomas Lubbe

Junior Research Fellow

  • Lucas Slocum
  • Ty Lewandowski
  • Cory Hamilton
  • Londyn Neal
  • Rollin Carter
  • Gavin Kidd
  • Alexa Sharrow
  • Jackson Schuler
  • Ohm Patel
  • Tobijah Rosa
  • Armando Rossman
  • Cory Hamilton
  • Madison Hanley
  • Brandon Muller
  • Darrick Bishop
  • Ameer Aboughanem
  • Bhuvan Mattupalli
  • Haley Patel
  • Evalynn Gonzalez
  • Liam Vincent
  • Zain Littles
  • Maryam Shameel
  • Noor Alhourani
  • Christian Walker
  • Elizabeth Shamel
  • Alanah McCovery
  • Ziva Doad
  • Olivia Prentice
  • Landon Gartee
  • Xavier Velasco
  • Isabella Guzman
  • Mason Tran
  • Yashasri Varadapureddi
  • Sujay Selvakumar
  • Harrison Whitney
  • Kadence Bryan
  • Tyler Rapin

Junior Honorable Mention

  • Delaney Fultz
  • Kyle Haynes
  • Wyatt Cross
  • Harlan Summers
  • Chase Crackel
  • Tyler Ball
  • Alexis Clardy
  • Kalie Bryan
  • Jamison Mullen
  • Max Lewis
  • Solomon Miller
  • Ruty Hsu
  • Olivia Fess
  • Durgesh Mattupalli
  • Ethan Boesler
  • Kipton Henney
  • Sawyer O’Brien
  • Roland Monahan
  • Jackson Desrochers
  • Christos Jackson
  • Christopher Peraino
  • Ava Davis
  • Brayden Guldenzoph
  • Hunter Schroeder-Seymour
  • Max Ruvalcaba
  • Aayyan Asif
  • Jayda Hall
  • Ethan Lee
  • Angelina Levy
  • Kalyn Guza
  • Zaina Suarez
  • Sienna Rogers
  • Thrithika Vasanth
  • Dilshaan Singh
  • Jasmyn Lewis
  • Chloe Bufford
  • William Seals
  • Avery Ehrmantraut
  • Lauren Boesler
  • Hailey Culbert
  • Madisyn Markell
  • Hudson White
  • Kelsey James
  • Diana Wolak
  • Olivia Wilson
  • Aiden Garris
  • Ethan Miller
  • Tristan Gordon
  • Dominic Moya
  • Sukhreet Phatra
  • Jessica Bogart
  • Maria Gonzalez
  • Ruben Singh
  • Theo Cruickshank
  • Avani Bhuti
  • Akus Singh