How have technological advancements in sports increased the performance potential of runners? Over the past few centuries, sports technology has vastly increased the potential of runners all around the world. From tighter uniforms and better diets, to improved track surfaces, modern athletes are possessing more and more of the copious amounts of equipment and enhancements necessary for them to reach their full potential as runners. Although it may seem like sprinters and long distance runners have been getting fast
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How do fiction and storytelling help us derive meaning from scientific and technological advancements? Science, technology and mathematics have significantly changed the way people think and live in our society, particularly within the past century. Medical advancements, space travel, the advent of the atomic bomb and the proliferation of cellular phones are all examples of technological advancements that have revolutionized our way of life. But how does this rapid change impact our humanity? I'm interested in expl
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What type of water properties are optimal for Quagga Mussels? In Southern California bodies of water, do the water properties adversely affect the reproductive viability of the Quagga Mussels? Quagga and Zebra mussels are mainly found in the Great Lakes area, but have made their way to California and Nevada. These mussels invade pipes, boats, docks and can cause damage to water treatment facilities. They also interrupt the food chain by absorbing nutrients that would normally be consumed by other species. By absorb
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The human immune system has means of detecting foreign bodies and defective cells, but some dysfunctional cells, like tumor cells, can avoid an immune response altogether. These cancer cells avoid an immune response by evading T cells (Schreiber, 2011), through the activation of the PD-1 receptor on T cells. PD-1 negatively regulates T cell activity, and this receptor is stimulated by PDL-1 and PDL-2 ligands. A new approach to cancer therapy, through immune checkpoints, can help the immune system regain an advantag
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What is the Effects of Environmental Stress on Metabolite Production in Catnip, Alfalfa, and Green Beans? Secondary metabolites are chemicals often produced by plants in response to environmental stress. Flavonoids, one of the most well known classes metabolites, has been shown to have antiviral, anti- inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and possibly anti-cancer properties. It would be beneficial to increase the amount of flavonoids in the food we eat as to take advantage of their numerous health benefits. In conjunction
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Osteoporosis is a bone disease affecting 70% of white people over 80 years old. It is characterized by a loss in bone mass and thinning bone structures, and is defined as having a bone density of 2.5 standard deviations below that of a normal adult. Normally, white and Asian people are at greater risk, and women have far higher risk of osteoporosis than men. A loss in bone mass causes many complications. It is the most common reason for broken bones among the elderly. It can cause micro-fractures that lead to acute
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Each year, sports franchises waste millions of dollars signing players to huge contracts, betting on them to become their next franchise cornerstone lead the team to victory, but in the end, greatly disappointed. Other teams, however, salvage their franchise player in the 6th round of the draft, wasting little money for a player that brings home a championship, forever embedding the team in history. But how exactly does one find that franchise player who will lead the team to victory, and how exactly does one avoid
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Western music as we know it today began in the middle ages as a monophonic chant. Since then, it has developed into the classical music we listen to today, as well as the works of new and rising composers. As music evolved, so did the norms and structure of the society in the Western world. There is a reason why music today is different from that of 50 years ago, and when that reason is discovered, the dots between different time periods can be connected to create a timeline of music that runs through the history o
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Our research involves study of two-dimensional materials which are crystalline structure of single layer of atoms. The aim of the study is to detect thermodynamic properties of these 2D gaseous sensor material at low concentrations as they interact with other molecules. More specifically, the adsorption energies and their influence on the band structure of the material were calculated through Density Function Theory using Qunatum Expresso. The interactions between sheets graphene and molecules including carbon mono
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How can machine learning techniques be utilized to construct educational storybook scenes from plaintext to allow those learning to read to better conceptualize their literature? Throughout history, technology has made a significant impact both inside and outside the classroom. Since the rise of commercially available computers, the ability to access the Internet and other computing resources has empowered educators and students alike. Educational platforms and applications have enriched the quality and delivery of
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Access to adequate healthcare is a basic human necessity in the 21st century. Unfortunately, many impoverished places in the world, including areas in rural India, still lack the benefits of basic health services. As part of our research we are developing methods to increase the expansion of mobile health systems using HeMoClo by optimizing communications between healthcare providers and patients in rural areas....The top leading causes of death in India are cardiovascular diseases followed by diabetes, strokes, di
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Chinese classical music and Western classical music are always the two poles in the music world which are independent and affect each other with the cultural fusion of the global. According to current archeological discoveries, Chinese music dates back 7000 years. Largely based on the pentatonic scale, Chinese music is different from western traditional music, paying more attention to the form expression as well. Traditional music in China is played on solo instruments or in small ensembles of plucked and bowed str
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Through the use of nuclear reactors, carbon capture, and other renewable energy sources, is it possible to theoretically convert the US or even the world to renewable and clean energy, both short term and long term? It is well documented that the activities humans have been conducting since the industrial revolution (in terms of energy consumption) have been releasing a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Indeed, this is a phenomenon that had been agreed upon by all unbiased studies over the past se
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The aim of the study is to analyze the number of incidences evaluated and treated by high school athletic trainers using statistics. In 2014, there was a total of 7.8 million high school students participating in athletics for their respective school according to the National Federation of State High Schools Association). This is an increase of 82,081 from last year, part of a trend which stretches across 25 years of increased participation in athletics, however in 2014 only 55% of athletes in a public secondary sc
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We aim to define success at Paly and Gunn and compare the two to understand the different environments and cultures present at the campuses. We intend to gather information from students attending both Palo Alto High School (Paly) as well as Gunn High School (Gunn) through mass surveys and four smaller focus groups. Focus groups would contain students, parents, teachers, as well as administrators. These will provide a more thorough understanding of students’ perceptions of success through in-depth questions and con
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What is the effect of a java produced active noise control program on the sound levels of an individual’s surroundings? Sound can be distracting, irritating, and harmful to one’s health. Many manufacturers utilize a method called “active noise control” to partially, if not fully cancel out unwanted sound. This method involves the intake of existing noise, and the simultaneous playback of a synthesized version of the noise called “Anti-noise”, which is a manipulation of the original sine waves of the sound, but inve
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The object of this project is to design an enzyme inhibitor for the the enzyme TGF-beta 1 (transforming growth factor beta 1). The design of this inhibitor will improve upon those of other TGF-beta 1 inhibitors that have already been developed, and will do so by optimizing the inhibitor’s potency, solubility, cell membrane permeability, and selectivity. TGF-beta 1 is a cytokine that is involved in cell growth, cell proliferation, and apoptosis. It helps regulate the cell cycle at the end of the gap 1 phase by preve
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This project will evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of a new, simple CPAP device in treating obstructive sleep apnea. CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by holding the patient’s airway open with pressurized air. The pressure of the CPAP device keeps the airway from collapsing or experiencing a blockage, allowing the patient to get high-quality sleep. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the mask used to administer the treatment, air leakage is possible.
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