67th Annual Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair: March 15 - 18, 2021
2021 HIGHLIGHTS And AWARDS RESULTS for GSDSEF, Regeneron Science Talent Search, Regeneron ISEF, Broadcom MASTERS, and CSEF
This page will continue to be updated with results and information from the GSDSEF and Affiliate Fair results.
(latest update - January 12, 2022).
RESULTS: 2021-2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)
(News update: January 6, 2022)
Society for Science proudly announces the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. This year 7 students from the Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair are in the top 300.
The Regeneron Science Talent Search provides students a national stage to present original research and celebrates the hard work and novel discoveries of young scientists who are bringing a fresh perspective to significant global challenges. The 300 scholars and their schools will be awarded $2,000 each. The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,805 applications received from 603 high schools across 46 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and 8 other countries. Scholars were chosen based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists and hail from 185 American and international high schools and homeschools in 37 states, China, Switzerland and Singapore.
The top 40 finalists will be announced on January 20, 2022. The winners of the STS will be announced on March 15, 2022.
2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) Top 300 Scholars from the GSDSEF:
Ayush Agrawal, Canyon Crest Academy
Project Title: Detection of Arsenic Contamination Using Satellite Imagery and Machine Learning
Daniel Cai, Torrey Pines High School
Project Title: Deep Learning-Aided Diagnosis of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases
Ryan Clairmont, Canyon Crest Academy
Project Title: Evolution of the Cat’s Eye Nebula Revealed through Morpho-Kinematic and Hydrodynamic Modeling
Andrew Gao, Canyon Crest Academy
Project Title: Doctor PEPper: Novel Antiviral Peptide Generation via Bioactivity and Hemolysis Aware Approach
Ryan Huang, Canyon Crest Academy
Project Title: Multiplex Immuno-Strips With Object Detection Simultaneously Quantify Titers of Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Virus
Atulya Mandyam, Westview School
Project Title: Novel Biomarker for Identification of Bipolar Disorder Treatment Response
Michael Zeng, Bishops School
Project Title: PI(t)D(t) Control and Motion Profiling for Omnidirectional Mobile Robots
RESULTS: 2021 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
(News update: June 4, 2021)
On May 21st, 2021 the Society for Science and Regeneron announced the Grand Awards of the Regeneron ISEF 2021. This year marked the first time in its more than 70-year history that the competition was held virtually to keep the finalists and their families safe during the ongoing pandemic.
This year the 1,833 Regeneron ISEF 2021 finalists representing 49 states and 64 countries across the world convened virtually for a week of connecting with their peers and global STEM leaders, participating in virtual events and panels, showcasing their talents and competing for $5 million in awards and prizes.
Seven students from the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair were among the finalists in the ISEF: six qualified through the GSDSEF and one qualified through the California Science and Engineering Fair. For the first time in GSDSEF history, all 7 students won a Grand Award - one 1st Award, one 2nd Award, three 3rd Awards, two 4th Awards. Additionally, two students won three Special Awards.
Grand Awards are presented in each of the 21 ISEF categories:
- 1st Award: $5,000
- 2nd Award: $2,000
- 3rd Award: $1,000
- 4th Award: $500
The GSDSEF is very proud of the following students for their achievements:
(Students are listed by ISEF category. View their Abstracts here).
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COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS Third Award of $1,000 Using Machine Learning to Repurpose FDA-Approved Drugs to Treat Cancers and Inflammatory Diseases
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COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS Fourth Award of $500 Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Novel Klebsiella pneumoniae Treatment Disrupting the Outer Membrane
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EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Second Award of $2,000 Detection of Arsenic Contamination Using Satellite Imagery and Machine Learning
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Third Award of $1,000 NEREID: Microplastic Detector Using Laser Microscopy and Image Processing Powered by the Raspberry Pi
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PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY First Award of $5,000 Evolution of the Cat’s Eye Nebula Revealed Through Morpho-Kinematic and Hydrodynamic Modeling
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PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY Fourth Award of $500 The Age of the Coma Ber Cluster Constrained Using Amateur Data
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TRANSLATIONAL MEDICAL SCIENCE Third Award of $1,000 Kawasak.AI: A Robust Deep Ensemble Network with Joint Detection for Differential Diagnosis of Kawasaki Disease
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2021 ISEF SPECIAL AWARDS:
China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)
China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) is the largest organization of scientists and technologists in China. One of its missions is to promote public understanding of science. CAST awards are given to the projects that best reflect the originality and innovation of the students’ work in all scientific disciplines.
Award of $1,200
PHYS038 — Evolution of the Cat’s Eye Nebula Revealed Through Morpho-Kinematic and Hydrodynamic Modeling
- Ryan A Clairmont, Canyon Crest Academy
Patent and Trademark Office Society
The PTOS is a membership-based organization for Patent and Trademark professionals and other interested individuals. From its inception in 1917, the Society has been dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent and Trademark Systems through promoting the systems’ growth and well-being, as well as promoting the social and intellectual welfare of the Society members.
Second Award of $500
PHYS038 — Evolution of the Cat’s Eye Nebula Revealed Through Morpho-Kinematic and Hydrodynamic Modeling
- Ryan A Clairmont, Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego
University of Arizona
Established in 1885, the University of Arizona is the state’s land-grant university. Recognized as a global leader, Arizona is also a leader in research, bringing more than $622 million in research investment each year, and ranking 21st among all public universities. Arizona offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 16 academic colleges. Arizona award scholarships to outstanding awardees who have demonstrated robust research for the greater good of society.
Renewal Tuition Scholarship
CBIO094 — Using Machine Learning to Repurpose FDA-Approved Drugs to Treat Cancers and Inflammatory Diseases
- Aakarsh Vermani, Westview High School
RESULTS: 2021 Broadcom MASTERS Top 300
(updated August 31, 2021)
The 2021 Top 300 students, selected from 1,841 entrants, come from 41 states, plus Guam. 30 finalists will be chosen from this select pool to compete for more than $100,000 in awards and prizes. Finalists will be announced September 14, 2021.
(Note: Students that were nominated by their state fair as well as their regional fair are notated with a *.)
Charlotte Birch, Grade: 6th
School: City Tree Christian School
Project Title: The Effect of Different Types of Fat on How Cakes Rise, Their Taste, Texture and Appearance.
Logan Brown, Grade: 8th
School: High Tech Middle
Project Title: Visualizing Complex, Time-Dependent, Fourier Transform Functions in Three-Dimensions
Arnav Dagar, Grade: 7th
School: Pacific Trails Middle School
Project Title: A Study of AI Agents for Two Player Games
Sidarth Erat, Grade: 8th
School: Carmel Valley Middle School
Project Title: The Colonel Blotto Game: An Analysis and Extensions to Networks
Leanne Fan, Grade: 7th
School: Mesa Verde Middle School
Project Title: Controlling Ear Infections Using the Light Spectrum
Sarah Gao, Grade: 8th
School: Pacific Trails Middle School
Project Title: Stop the Staph: Targeting Antibiotic Resistant Protein NorA
Anirudh Kalyanaraman, Grade: 8th
School: Mesa Verde Middle School
Project Title: Optimization of Canard Configuration to Enhance Aircraft Carrier-Based Operations
Tanya Mandyam, Grade: 7th
School: Mesa Verde Middle School
Project Title: How Jet Lag Affects Exercise Output
Ella Roberts, Grade: 7th
School: Bonita Vista Middle School
Project Title: Memorable Music
Kate Xu*, Grade: 8th
School: Oak Valley Middle School
Project Title: Identifying Patterns in Kawasaki Disease Patients through Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning
Kayley Xu, Grade: 6th
School: The Bishop’s School
Project Title: Cooling Straw
Nominated by the California Science and Engineering Fair:
Charles Gorman, Grade: 6th
School: Homeschool – Classical Conversations
Project Title: Pump & Circumstance
2021 California Science and Engineering Fair Results:
(updated April, 2021)
The 2021 CSEF was held virtually with 811 students presenting 722 projects participating statewide. 89 students from the GSDSEF qualified for the CSEF.
In the Junior Division, 16 GSDSEF students received place awards:
- 1st Place Award: 4
- 2nd Place Award: 1
- 3rd Place Award: 3
- 4th Place Award: 4
- 5th (Honorable Mention): 5
In the Senior Division, 18 students received place awards:
- 1st Place Award: 2
- 2nd Place Award: 2
- 3rd Place Award: 3
- 4th Place Award: 6
- 5th (Honorable Mention): 5
Congratulations to Aakarsh Vermani, Grade 11, Westview High School for qualifying as an ISEF Finalist through the California Science and Engineering Fair.
To view the lists of GSDSEF Students who received Place Awards at the California Science and Engineering Fair:
2021 RESULTS GSDSEF
Use the following link to access the entire Awards Ceremony: 67th GSDSEF Awards Ceremony
For the GSDSEF Project Showcase with Awards, go to GSDSEF zFairs
Below View the Awards Ceremony Presentation slides, Lists for the Categorical Awards, CSEF Qualified Students, Broadcom MASTERS Nominees, Professional Society Award Winners, and other highlights, results, and other information of the 67th Annual Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair!
In the 67th Annual Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair, we had
- a Virtual Fair due to COVID-19 restrictions – student exhibitors submitted their notebook, a judging slide deck and optional video, and were then interviewed virtually by teams of judges
- over 450 students in San Diego and Imperial Counties submitted proposals for SRC Approval
- over 300 students who were recommended to participate and 281 who completed the application
- 276 student exhibitors went through virtual interviews with the judges on zFairs
- 179 Junior Division student exhibitors submitted projects, 174 were judged
- 102 Senior Division student exhibitors submitted projects were submitted, 100 were judged
- 50 schools participated – 48 in San Diego County and 2 in Imperial County
- 31 schools participated in Junior Division (29 middle schools and 2 elementary school) with 34 teacher/advisors
- 19 high schools participated in Senior Division with 38 teacher/advisors
- 89 projects that qualified for the California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF)
- 28 projects in Junior Division that were nominated to Broadcom MASTERS
- 4 Grand Awards in Senior Division and 4 Grand Awards in Junior Division
- 4 Grand Award Runners-Up in Senior Division and 4 Grand Award Runners-Up in Junior Division
- 4 Grand Award winners and 2 Grand Award Runners-Up winners in the Senior Division were selected as ISEF Finalists and will compete in the 2021 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May, 2021
GRAND AWARDS:
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Grand Awards - Life Sciences:
Grand Awards – Physical Sciences
Grand Award Runners-Up - Life Sciences:
Grand Award Runners-Up - Physical Sciences:
The Taiwan Award: Grand Award presented by the Taiwanese American Foundation of San Diego
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Grand Awards - Life Sciences:
Grand Awards – Physical Sciences
Grand Award Runners-Up - Life Sciences:
Grand Award Runners-Up - Physical Sciences:
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California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) // Broadcom MASTERS Student Lists // Professional Society Awards List
(Additional Awards Lists organized by Grade Level, Alphabetical Order, and Division will be coming soon.)
Awards Ceremony Presentation Slides
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Congratulations to the 2021 GSDSEF Teachers of the Year
- Junior Division: June Poling, St. Michael's School - Poway
- Senior Division: My-Nga Ingram, Westview High School
The Board of Directors and Management Committee would like to thank the following schools and their teachers/advisors of San Diego and Imperial Counties for their commitment to and support of students and their research in science, technology, engineering and math in the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair.
Despite the challenges of the 2020-2021, with virtual instruction, these teachers have continued to support student research outside the classroom and we applaud them and their students.
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Teacher Directory List 
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Participating Schools and Number of Participants 
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