Welcome to CSR-x

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Nikhil is a senior at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, NC. He has done research in various fields, including chemical engineering, biochemistry, environmental science, and computational mathematics. He hopes to make research accessible for high-school students across the country, regardless of gender, race, or class.

Qualifications: ISEF 2024 1st Place EAEV, EUCYS Top Award, JSHS National Oral Finalist, NC JSHS & NCSEF Overall Grand Champion, attended the Summer Science Program (SSP) as a sophomore (1 of 3 in the world)

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Madison is a senior at Forest Hills High School in Queens, NY. As a Native and African American student, she strives to advocate to underrepresented students voices and those facing environmental injustices. She also wants to bring research opportunities to children all over the globe!

Qualifcations: ISEF 2024 Finalist, 4th Place EAEV, & Special Award, Terra NYC 1st Place

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Mahie is a sophomore at Orlando Science High School in Orlando, FL. Her research focuses on microbial application to environmental issues and neurological disorders. She aims to advance research in neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD) using brain imaging and radiology.

Qualifications: ISEF 2024 Finalist & Special Awards, GENIUS Olympiad 1st Place, SJWP 1st Place State, National Award for Environmental Stewardship, Thermo Fisher JIC Top 300, Lockheed Martin Science Challenge 1st Place

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Smahi is a junior at Canadian International School in Singapore. She is passionate about physics, math, and more specifically data science analytics. Her research endeavours seek to advocate for STEM education and gender equality, aiming to inspire innovation and empower diverse communities.

Qualifications: SASMO Silver, IMO SOF , NSO & IEO Gold, National Scientific Thinking Challenge Silver, High Honour Roll with distinction in Science and Mathematics.

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Joseph is a senior at Forest Hills High School in Queens, NY. In his previous ISEF project (with two group members), he tested the properties of the bioplastics he made. He wants to bring anything innovative from the biology field to the research community.

Qualifications: ISEF 2024 Finalist, 4th Place EAEV, & Special Award, Terra NYC 1st Place

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Steven is a junior at Diamond Bar High School in Diamond Bar, CA. He is interested in physics and engineering and have done extensive research in that area. He hopes to bring his diligence and passion to the research community.

Qualifications: UC Riverside Physics Research Intern, DBHS Physics Team & Research Team Member

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Joey is a sophomore at Sichuan Chengdu Shude High School in China. Joey is an embedded systems geek with a strong background in embedded boards and FPGA technology. He enjoys creating cool and beautiful projects and frequently shares my work on Twitter. He looks forward to providing constructive feedback and insights to help competitor learn and grow in their research.

Qualifications: ISEF Finalist, CASTIC Gold, professional tech geek

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Pretom is a senior at Forest Hills High School in Queens, NY. His research revolves around algae as a suitable bioplastic as urrent plastics are very dangerous for us and the environment around us. He strives to contribute his voice to helping the broader research community.

Qualifications: ISEF 2024 Finalist, 4th Place EAEV, & Special Award, Terra NYC 1st Place

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Lakshmi is a junior at Interlake High School in Bellevue, WA. She is an aspiring environmental chemistry researcher with a deep passion for advancing this critical field. She believes that research holds immense potential for positive change, and she is dedicated to sharing its exciting possibilities with others.

Qualifications: ISEF 2024 Finalist, Environmental chemistry lab intern, WSSEF 1st Place, NOAA Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award