Grp94: A Possible Therapeutic Target for Multiple Myeloma

Victoria Wilson, GSSM

Neville 106

9:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Biochemistry

1st Place

Mentored

Optimizing Designs of Muti-Layer Microbial Fuel Cells

Zachary Kochert, CATS

Neville 106

2:15 PM

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Biochemistry

1st Place

Non-Mentored

The Synthesis of Monodisperse, Paclitaxel-Conjugated, Silica Nanodots (5-25nm)

Jason Occilien, GSSM

Neville 106

9:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Biochemistry

2nd Place

Mentored

DNA Selectivity of AT Hook Peptides

Madelaine Tedrick, GSSM

Neville 106

10:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Biochemistry

2nd Place

Mentored

The effect of nonassociative learning on oxidative stress in Caenorhabditis elegans: A potential application for Alzheimer's disease research

Gillian Patton, SVHS

Neville 106

2:00 PM

Spring Valley High School

Biochemistry

2nd Place

Non-Mentored

Cloning of the Vacuolar H+ - Pyrophosphatase proton pump gene in seashore paspalum

Nathaniel Crago, GSSM

Neville 105

11:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Botany

1st Place

Mentored

The use of Ortho Home Defence Pesticide in determining the lowest pesticide amount at which nodule formation is stunted in Trifolium incarnatum

Khushi Patel, SVHS

Neville 105

10:00 AM

Spring Valley High School

Botany

1st Place

Non-Mentored

The Effect of Cover Crops on the Rate of Decomposition and Nitrogen Mineralization

Matthew Barton, GSSM
Melissa Shugart

Neville 105

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Botany

2nd Place

Mentored

The effect of spent coffee grounds on the growth rate and dry mass of Fragaria vesca plant

Briana Gray, SVHS

Neville 105

9:15 AM

Spring Valley High School

Botany

2nd Place

Non-Mentored

The effect of zinc on Brassica juncea's absoprtion abilities

Rahithya Meda, SVHS

Neville 105

10:15 AM

Spring Valley High School

Botany

3rd Place

Non-Mentored

Identification of microRNAs as new blood biomarkers to predict breast cancer recurrence

Lauren chen, DFHS

Neville theater

11:00 AM

Dutch Fork High School

Cell and Molecular Biology

1st Place

Mentored

Treating Mutation E900X in Gene CUL4B using G-418

Emelee Guest, GSSM

Neville theater

12:15 PM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Cell and Molecular Biology

2nd Place

Mentored

The Relationship Between Temperature and Aneuploidy of HeLa Cells

Faith Robertson, HHES

Neville theater

10:15 AM

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Cell and Molecular Biology

3rd Place

Non-Mentored

The Use of Verapamil to Maximize P-gp Expression on the Cell Membrane

Amber Hazzard, GSSM

Neville theater

10:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Cell and Molecular Biology

4th Place

Mentored

Cocrystallization and Predictions of Cocrystal Structure Based on Electronegativity Calculations

Thomas Richburg, GSSM

Neville 106

11:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Chemistry

1st Place

Mentored

Examination of Analytical Methods for Monitoring Nitrification in Charleston Water System's Distribution System

Joshua Huggins, GSSM

Neville 106

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Chemistry

2nd Place

Mentored

Integrating Optimized High-Speed Autonomous Control Systems

James Johnson, GSSM

Neville 206

9:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Computer Science

1st Place

Mentored

Modeling Consumer’s Willingness to Buy and Discount Required to Purchase Counterfeit Goods Through Logistic Models, Generalized Structural Equation Modeling, and Censored Gaussian Identity Models

Ivana Devine, GSSM
Emilee Daniel

Neville 222

10:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Consumer Science

1st Place

Mentored

Enhancing the Biomechanical Design of the Football Helmet (Concussion Prevention) Pt.III

Casey Carter, SVHS

Neville 222

9:45 AM

Spring Valley High School

Consumer Science

1st Place

Non-Mentored

The Effects of Intelligent Packaging on Sales

William Simpson, GSSM

Neville 222

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Consumer Science

2nd Place

Mentored

The Effect of Vinegar and Tap Water on The Release of Nickel in Grade 304 Stainless Steel Cups

Caroline Quan, HHES

Neville 222

8:45 AM

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Consumer Science

2nd Place

Non-Mentored

Theoretical Examination of Phase Behavior in Multi-component Model Membranes

Austin Taylor, GSSM

Neville 109

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Engineering

1st Place

Mentored

Optimization of Turbine Blades on non-traditional Wind Turbines

Wyatt Hill, CATS

Lassiter 119

9:15 AM

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Engineering

1st Place

Non-Mentored

Assistive Technology Pack for Students with Down Syndrome

Madison Gepper, CATS

Lassiter 118

9:30 AM

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Engineering

1st Place

Non-Mentored

Relaxation and Adhesive Biomechanical Properties of Biosynthetic Materials for a Preoperative Brain Model

Shawn Potter, GSSM

Neville 109

8:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Engineering

2nd Place

Mentored

The Effect of the Bicycle Safety Device on Cyclist’s Ability to Detect Cars Behind Them

DuBose Tuller, HHES

Lassiter 118

10:00 AM

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Engineering

2nd Place

Non-Mentored

Improvement of Solar Photovoltaic Efficiency by Implementing a Cooling System

Austin Carnes, CATS

Lassiter 119

9:30 AM

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Engineering

2nd Place

Non-Mentored

The Effect of Wheel and Drive Types on the Overall Performance of a Robot in Tests of Alignment and Traction

Alyssa Williams, SVHS

Lassiter 119

11:15 AM

Spring Valley High School

Engineering

3rd Place

Non-Mentored

Improvement of the Toe Pad for Pointe Shoes According to Foot Shape

Maria Frattaroli, CATS

Lassiter 118

11:45 AM

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Engineering

3rd Place

Non-Mentored

The Effect of Changing the Action or Barrel Length of a Shotgun

Joseph Pope, HHES

Lassiter 118

10:15 AM

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Engineering

4th Place

Non-Mentored

Engineering of an Electrotherapy Knee Sleeve

Ellie Hoos, CATS
Regan Dargan

Lassiter 119

10:45 AM

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Engineering

4th Place

Non-Mentored

The Application of PVP-Coated Nanoparticles for Oil Removal from Synthetic Seawater in the Presence and Absence of Fulvic Acid

Jaden Yam, GSSM

Neville 110

9:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Environmental Science

1st Place

Mentored

The effect of hyperaccumulator biochar application on soil properties and plant growth of Vigna radiata

Kristina Trifonova, SVHS

Lassiter 222

11:15 AM

Spring Valley High School

Environmental Science

1st Place

Non-Mentored

Analyzing the Effect of Weather on Evacuated Tubes

Maeghan Ainsworth, CATS

Lassiter 220

10:00 AM

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Environmental Science

1st Place

Non-Mentored

The effect of acetaminophen (analgesic) and diphenhydramine (antihistamine) on nociception response of Caenorhabditis elegans, heart rate of Eisenia fetida, and mortality of both E. fetida and C. elegans

Vamsi Gorrepati, SVHS

Lassiter 220

12:00 PM

Spring Valley High School

Environmental Science

2nd Place

Non-Mentored

The Effects of Clinotpitolites vs. Control-Release Fertilizer on Nitrate Leached from Silt Loam Soil

Keshav Nair, SVHS

Lassiter 222

10:00 AM

Spring Valley High School

Environmental Science

2nd Place

Non-Mentored

The effect of flavonoid galangin on the cell viability and toxicity of MCF-7 human breast cancer cells exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Abhimanyu Sailesh, BHS

Neville 110

9:00 AM

Blythewood High School

Environmental Science

2nd Place

Mentored

The relationship of microalgae and bacteria in wastewater treatment

Kaouri Marie Alipio, SVHS

Lassiter 222

11:00 AM

Spring Valley High School

Environmental Science

3rd Place

Non-Mentored

The effect of rubber playground surfaces on surrounding soil properties: A field study

Elizabeth Dillon, SVHS

Lassiter 222

12:00 PM

Spring Valley High School

Environmental Science

3rd Place

Non-Mentored

The effect of Pseudomonas putida on the degradation of oil in saltwater and freshwater environments

Annie Lobitz, SVHS

Lassiter 220

9:15 AM

Spring Valley High School

Environmental Science

3rd Place

Non-Mentored

The effect of UV exposure on TiO2 nanomaterials reduction of p-chlorobenzoic acid concentration in aqueous solutions through photocatalysis

Erin Blalock, SVHS

Lassiter 220

11:15 AM

Spring Valley High School

Environmental Science

4th Place

Non-Mentored

The Relationship between Conductor and Discriminant of an Elliptic Curve over Q

Nico Adamo, HHES

Neville 206

11:45 AM

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Mathematics

1st Place

Non-Mentored

Evaluating Limits of Series

Brennan Ravan, GSSM

Neville 206

11:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Mathematics

2nd Place

Mentored

Protein specificity of the hyperactive mutant mmPing20

David Bombard, GSSM

Neville 221

8:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Microbiology

1st Place

Mentored

The synergistic effect of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG) and Artemisinin on the Plasmodium mortality rates of Physarum polycephalum and cell motility/chemotaxis of Dictyostelium discoideum utilized as an amoebic host

Abhijith Nair, SVHS

Neville 221

12:15 PM

Spring Valley High School

Microbiology

1st Place

Non-Mentored

The effect of varying magnesium nitrate and temperature levels on the growth of Chlorella sp.

Pranav Guntupalli, SVHS

Neville 221

11:15 AM

Spring Valley High School

Microbiology

2nd Place

Non-Mentored

The effect of artificial sweat corrosion on the ability of copper, aluminum, and stainless steel foils to inhibit the growth of Escherichia coli.

Garrett Kaufman, SVHS

Neville 221

9:45 AM

Spring Valley High School

Microbiology

3rd Place

Non-Mentored

Estimating Persistence Length of ssDNA using Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy and a Computer Simulation

Patrick Smith, GSSM

Neville 306

10:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physics

1st Place

Mentored

The Effect of Different Colored Rosoideae rosa Petal Anthocyanin Pigments on the Amount of Electricity Generated from a Photovoltaic Cell

Anika Nair, SVHS

Neville 306

9:00 AM

Spring Valley High School

Physics

1st Place

Non-Mentored

Analyzing Information Transfer Patterns in East Asian Financial Markets

Christopher Poston, GSSM

Neville 306

11:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physics

2nd Place

Mentored

The effect of the angle of a bicycle wheel relative to a car on the voltage induced due to its rotation

Aaron Stark, SVHS

Neville 306

10:15 AM

Spring Valley High School

Physics

2nd Place

Non-Mentored

Refining the Photolithography Procedure for the Use of Measuring Hall Voltages

Ian O'Dell, GSSM

Neville 306

12:00 PM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physics

3rd Place

Mentored

The effect of different earbud tips on the pressure of sound transmitted

Jasmine Hughley, SVHS

Neville 306

9:45 AM

Spring Valley High School

Physics

3rd Place

Non-Mentored

Epha4b Expression in the Craniofacial Development of African Cichlid Fishes

Chelse VanAtter, GSSM

Neville 322

10:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physiology and Health

1st Place

Mentored

The effect of Livatrex, Ganoderma lucidum, theanine, and vitamin E in combination with ethyl alcohol on the response to thermotaxis in Caenorhabditis elegans

Deiveek Kerai, SVHS

Neville 121

2:30 PM

Spring Valley High School

Physiology and Health

1st Place

Non-Mentored

Effect of Benzyl Salicylate on Neuronal Cell Lines 2266 and 2267

Calvin Aduma, GSSM

Neville 322

10:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physiology and Health

2nd Place

Mentored

Role of Alpha-Pinene in the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Kelvin Aduma, GSSM

Neville 322

9:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physiology and Health

2nd Place

Mentored

The Effect of Taurine Concentration on Head Regeneration in Planarian

Crawford Latham, SVHS

Neville 121

9:45 AM

Spring Valley High School

Physiology and Health

2nd Place

Non-Mentored

The effect of ultrasound on Salmonella javiana, Aeromonas hydrophila, Yersinia ruckeri, Edwardsiella ictaluri, and Escherichia coli decontamination

Noah Hook, SVHS

Neville 121

11:30 AM

Spring Valley High School

Physiology and Health

3rd Place

Non-Mentored

The effect of developmental nutrition on ethanol addiction in Drosophila melanogaster

Dawn Nguyen, SVHS

Neville 121

2:00 PM

Spring Valley High School

Physiology and Health

4th Place

Non-Mentored

The Effect of Nicotine on Drosophila Melanogaster Lifespan and Number of Offspring

Claire McDonald, HHES

Neville 121

10:15 AM

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Physiology and Health

5th Place

Non-Mentored

The Methodology Behind Representing Self: The Role of Instagram in Identity Formation

Bailey Clark, GSSM

Neville 305

9:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Psychology and Sociology

1st Place

Mentored

The relationship between race of shooter of mass shooting, number of victims, number of fatalities, and location of mass shootings on number of tweets posted by a gun advocacy group.

Elizabeth Shytle, SVHS

Neville 321

10:00 AM

Spring Valley High School

Psychology and Sociology

1st Place

Non-Mentored

Naming the Dimensions of Emotions in a Scene

Sarah Fowler, GSSM

Neville 305

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Psychology and Sociology

2nd Place

Mentored

The Effect of Gender, Graduating Class, and Grade Level on ERB Reading Comprehension Scores over Time

Charlotte Hughes, HHES

Neville 321

11:15 AM

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Psychology and Sociology

2nd Place

Non-Mentored

The Effect of Reward and Punishment on the Accuracy of Test Taking

Kit Mullins, HHES

Neville 321

9:30 AM

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Psychology and Sociology

3rd Place

Non-Mentored

The effect of virtual reality education tools on the retention of information

Andrew Miller, SVHS

Neville 321

8:45 AM

Spring Valley High School

Psychology and Sociology

4th Place

Non-Mentored

The Effects of a Visual Aid on Controlling Public Behavior on Pharmaceutical Pollution

Sarayu Das, SVHS

Neville 321

2:00 PM

Spring Valley High School

Psychology and Sociology

5th Place

Non-Mentored

Residents’ Perception Toward Total Eclipse Weekend

Mary Sox, SVHS

Neville 321

9:45 AM

Spring Valley High School

Psychology and Sociology

6th Place

Non-Mentored

Soil Invertebrate Diversity in Winthrop University’s Succession Plots

Amanda Hardin, GSSM

Neville 122

12:15 PM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Zoology

1st Place

Mentored

The effect of monosodium glutamate on planarian memory retention

Pallavi Rao, SVHS

Neville 122

9:45 AM

Spring Valley High School

Zoology

1st Place

Non-Mentored

Effects of Low Pond Stocking Density on Spotted Sea Trout in High Temperature Mariculture Ponds

Phoebe Capps, GSSM

Neville 122

11:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Zoology

2nd Place

Mentored

The effect of aluminum on the mechanosensory behavior of C. elegans

Shubhanjali Minhas, SVHS

Neville 122

10:15 AM

Spring Valley High School

Zoology

2nd Place

Non-Mentored

The effect of various light bulb and accompanying visible light frequencies on Pogonomyrmex occidentalis activity

Connor Myrick, SVHS

Neville 122

9:15 AM

Spring Valley High School

Zoology

3rd Place

Non-Mentored