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Socioeconomic Impact of California Wild Fires and the Importance of Community Engagement in Land Management

Otto B

How Schools Can Best Support Educators and Parents to improve the social emotional learning of teenagers coming out of the pandemic?

Jade R.

How can simulations be used to determine and minimize the causes and effects of wireless interference?

Rafi L.

How Legislation Aimed at the LGBT Community Impacts the Frequency and Nature of Hate Crimes in the U.S.

Megan G.

How Different Kinds of Media Affect Perception of Mental Health

Oscar S.

How does the diversity of a classroom affect the mindset of students? How do the mindsets of HUR students compare to others?

Kaitlin C., Ahana G., & Zahra M.

Personalized and Accessible College Counseling for First-Generation Students

Angelina R., Danny C., and Lise D.

The Mental Health Access Gap in Bay Area Middle Schools

Sophia T.

How human behaviors affect underprivileged/Indigenous communities through the risk of invasive species

Ben C.

Comparing Impacts of Deforestation Caused by Agribusiness, Logging Industries, and Oil Production on the Biodiversity Index of Vulnerable Ecosystems (Protected vs. Unprotected)

Reed S.

The Impact and Benefits of Implementing an Anti-Bias Lending Library

Alden B.

Labor-related Macrosocial Forces of Japanese Karoshi

Michael B.

Reducing Terrorist Upbringing by Analyzing the Psychological Backgrounds of Terrorists in the Middle East

Will W.

Differences between American and European Ideas of a "Gap Year"

Charlie W

Improving the Lives of LGBTQ+ Students through Educating the Adults in their Lives

Samuel F. Olivia S.

Impact of Connection between Concussions and Mental Health on Football Programs

Hazel S.

An Empirical Approach to the Measurement Problem of Quantum Mechanics

Quinn M.

Lessons from the USA's Entrepreneurial Successes

Aneesh A.

Examining variables that measure seismic safety in Palo Alto High School's buildings.

Vivian W.

National Anthem Protests and the Effectiveness of the 2018 Nike Campaign in Raising Awareness about Racial Bias

Bakari S.

Using AI to Improve Relations Between the United States and North Korea

Hyunwoo R.

How does economic status, location, and other factors impact patients suffering from various diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's Disease, or stroke?

Amy W.

How the use and accessibility of fentanyl compared to other illicit drugs impact high schooler’s academic success

Kendall M.

Current Approaches at Minimizing the Consequences of Prenatal Exposure to Opioids in the AI/AN Populations of California

Michelle L. and Emily Z.

How does prior knowledge of chemicals in pesticides affect consumer attitudes towards organic versus nonorganic food?

Adrienne K.

Performance and game factors influencing the fluctuating ticket prices of NBA games

Katherine C.

Integrating Autonomous Vehicles into Current Roadway Networks

Devin A.

Identifying the Impact of Globalization of Western Fashion Media on Eating Disorders in Japan

Samhita J.

Impact of Mental Health, Childhood Trauma, and Substance Abuse on Serial Killers

Kumar A.

How Variation in Response to Medication due to CYP450 Enzymes Affects Adverse Drug Reaction Rates (in Terms of Health and Healthcare Costs) Through Prevention of Adverse Drug Reaction?

Renee S.

How Does Differing Access to Postpartum Care Between Black and White Mothers in California Impact Maternal Mortality Disparities?

Dominique L.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of audio post-editing for a translator to learn colloquial expressions, and how does this compare to text post-editing?

Natalie L.

How Can the Effect of Covid-19 on Child Abuse Rates Help Identify the Root Causes of Child Abuse?

Georgia B.

Is America a Real Democracy or is the Political System Expolited by Money?

Zihao F.

The Effectiveness of the Autism Superpower Glasses on Blind Individuals

Lauren C.

Graphene Doping

Catherine L.

Benefits of Teens Maintaining a Paid Job in Silicon Valley, California

Brooke M.

Increasing Access to Higher Education for Low-Income Students

Sarah S.

What Effect do Nutrition Classes Have on Eating Habits of Food Desert Residents?

Natalia C.

How Political Isolation Affects Political Polarization

Sophie A.

Rape Culture in Academic Environments and the Efficacy of Title IX Supports

Georgina C.

The Voluntary Transfer Program and the Racial Achievement Gap in PAUSD

Talia S.

How do different teaching styles affect student engagement in middle school math classes?

Nicole L.

Analyzing Different Prime Factorization Algorithms

Andrew C.

Climate problem

Russell V

Using Emotions to Improve Memorization

Isha R.

Can Transit Oriented Development Effectively Increase Voter Turnout among Historically Underrepresented Minorities?

Mathew S.-K.

Automated Segmentation and Measurement of Aortic Aneurysms in Computed Tomography Angiography Using Deep Learning

Adrit R.

What characteristics of a Californian employment reentry program are the most effective in reducing recidivism?

Ahshima S.

Environmental Impacts on the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Quantitative Analysis

Amelia Y.

What are the effects of discrimination and stereotype threat on growth mindset among minority students?

Layla S.

What variables affect a book's popularity, specifically frequency of words?

Akansha G.

The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status And The Rate Of Concussion Diagnosis Among Bay Area High School Students (ages 14-18).

Alexa G.

Relationships Between Economic Status and Extracurricular Participation in Palo Alto

Marissa L.

What variables affect East Palo Alto residents' access to healthy food?

Yotam P.

How can user mouse movement patterns be used to improve A/B testing?

Daniel C.

How does providing full day kindergarten correlate with the achievement gap?

Kira E.

Improving Animal Models Best Represent Alzheimer’s Disease

Iris H.

How Toxicity and Gender Change the Way People Play Games Before the Game Even Starts

Alex A.

How Much Are Known Factors Correlated with Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s in African Americans Over the Age of 65 Compared to Other Ethnicities Over the Age of 65?

Emily W.

Process and Impact of Reporting Sexual Assaults in a University Setting

Malia C.

Representation of Minority Artists in Museums

Charlie W.

Arts for Opportunity

Owen R.

Propose Adjustments To Current School Emergency Preparedness Plan

Yicheng L.

Impacts of the United States Foster Care System on Foster Care Youths

Hailene S.

Differences Between an Underground Artist and a Mainstream Artist

Exodus T.

Why Don't We Use Closed Captions?

Senja J

How are Black Women Being Discriminated Against when Receiving Reproductive Healthcare Compared to White Women?

Seymour A.

How Use of a Teen Mentoring Program Impacts the Academic Engagement of Third Graders

Bradley S.

Is there a correlation between the rate at which a pulsar loses rotational energy and the non-thermal radiation and bulk kinetic energy of expansion of its supernova remnant?

Maya S.

What Tangible Impacts Does Underrepresentation Have on the LGBTQ Community?

Michael S.

How a Photovoltaic (PV) System is Planned and Funded, and the Impact of PV on the Local Community

Juan A.

Cross-Comparison of Thraco-Pelasgian with Lycian

Aosheng P.

Analyzing the optogenetically stimulated neurons in the Bed Nucleus of the Stria Terminalis (BNST) region of mice through behavioral testing and cell analysis

Neelima V.

Harnessing the Power of the Ocean: Designing a Portable and Efficient Wave Energy Converter Prototype

Isabel S

How People from Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds Experience Barriers to Entry for a Youth Soccer Club

Kenzo M.

N/A

Emerson S.

Closing the Orgasm Gap: Unraveling Societal Influences and Enhancing Sexual Education

Jules I.

Promoting Literacy Through Community Storytelling: Read Across America & Library Storytime Initiative

Armita F

The Harmful Effects of Gentrification

Miguel G.

How has the role of African American females in television, movies, and plays evolved over time? What variables affected this evolution?

Nadia L.

The Potential of The Implementation of Artificial Intelligence into Healthcare

Jonathan Y.

Improving Nutrition Education in Schools

Abigail K.

Perceptions of Undocumented Immigrants from Latin America by Bay Area Residents

Cade R.

What is a feasible financial plan for the Palo Alto Airport's next three Airport Days?

Cindy G.

How does writing capabilities compare between students with English Only background and students from non-English Only Background (English Learner, non-English speaking parents)?

Molly W.

How Korean Beauty Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in the U.S.

Cindy G.

The Effects of Stress on Working Memory in High School Students

John L.

The results of foundational, specific workouts and diversified sports on the rate of injury compared to the rate of injury of a specialized athlete.

Max Y.

The Impact of Community Gardening on Nutrition and Eating Habits

Kate O'C.

Vertical Farming in Homes

Ava K.

The Perceived Safety of Girls in Palo Alto

Lilli C.

The impact of screen time on children’s social emotional abilities

Claudia W.

Causes of Stigma Against Students with ADHD in Palo Alto and How to Counter Them

Margaret L.

How does Kalman filter and a replacement of the PID control loop affect a robot’s ability to aim and shoot?

Rachel N.

Impact of One-on-One Meetings for Low-Income PAUSD Families about A-G Requirements

Chloe L.

Education and Inclusion for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Postsecondary Education

Hyewon A.

Compared to teenage boys, what are the negative impacts that social media can have on the developing teenage girl brain, and how can they result in mental health and medical illnesses?

Martina K.

How Does Social Construct Play a Role in the Rising Rates of Teenage Addiction?

Madeline S.

Special Education Teacher Preparation in Palo Alto

Michael A.

Drug & Alcohol Use Affect on Academic Success of High School Students

Diego A.

Effective Mental Health Resources for the Asian Community

Eunchae H.

Birds of a Feather: An Exploration of Diversity in Birdwatching

Athya P.

Exploring Alternative Methods and Strategies for Commercial Fishing Concerning Environmental Health and Industry Benefit

Cade C.

N/A

Mae C.

What is the Process of Independently Designing and Producing a Purchasable Fanzine?

Lydia C.

How does the method of CRISPR cas 9 work to construct a tool to study the mechanisms of mutated NF2 gene in neurofibromatosis type 2?

Anna S. & Annie T.

Clothing Waste

Nina C.

How can human trafficking deterrents be successful in Southeast Asia?

Kaila C.

Gender Norms in a Modern World

Siri S.

How Stealth Aircraft Can Reduce the Cross-Section of Sensor Fusion

Jamisen M

How Does the Lack of Ethnic Diversity in Genome-Wide Association Studies Contribute to Inaccurate Risk Estimates of Genetic Risk for Minority Groups as Opposed to Populations of European Descent?

Sadie I.

What is the potential of machine learning in analyzing financial data to make better risk-informed decisions?

Nicholas Z.

What Are The Economic Implications of Increased Chinese Outsourcing In the Rwandan Textile Industry?

Kaliope H

What did the SAG AFTRA strike imply towards the future projection of creativity for actors within the Asian American community as opposed to less oppressed groups in its current state and projection of growth?

Matthew A.

How have marketing strategies of large corporations differed in developing countries versus in first world countries in the scope of the past two decades?

Adeline Z.

The Impact of Interpersonal Relations on Teacher Turnover

Bridget L.

What are the social and cognitive effects of using a dumbphone among adolescents?

Bryce D.

Non-anatomical influences on female athlete injury rates

Elsie P.

How can statistics be used to better understand injuries to baseball athletes?

Jeremy A. & Niko L.

How can stem cell therapy be used to help stroke patients recover?

Ankita A.

How does UV Radiation affect the growth of Basal Cell Carcinoma?

Dana K.

Procrastination in College Students

Emma W.

Narratives and Plurality of Asian-American History in Education and Society

Sylvie N.

Building Futures: Sustainable Architecture Solution to South Africa’s Housing Crisis

Ivan S

The Gender Gap in Autism Research

Siena AB.

What are the educational outcomes of students in East Palo Alto and what variables affect these outcomes?

Jordan Q.

How do Climate Change and Climate-Related Disasters Impact Minorities Disproportionately in the US?

Gretchen B.

Impact of Open Sexual and Racial Identity on Athletes Careers in Sports

Hasan M.

Using R to analyze data from 500 patients with lung squamous cell cancer, which proteins have high expressions that correlate with low survival rates?

Arushi A.

How Contemporary Female Artists Have Succeeded Despite Historical Bias

Esther L.

Testosterone Regulations for Transgender Female Athletes

Takumi W.

How Can Ocean Therapy be Utilized to Lessen the Repercussions of Anxiety Disorders for U.S Citizens in the Bay Area?

Diego D.

Impact of Music Education on the Achievement Gap

Prahalad M.

What are the factors behind the rising prescription drug prices in America?

Kathleen L. & Stephanie Z.

Factors influencing female students in advanced math and science courses at a Bay Area high school to pursue STEM careers.

Katie B.

Why does Palo Alto’s African American Population Stand at Just 1.6%, and What are the Problems in the City’s Methods to Address this Disparity?

Will T

The Future of Video Games in Education

Marissa T.

How can implementing t-shades and other renewable sources of energy affect Palo Alto Airport's sustainability?

Simran P.

Proposed Strategies to Address Challenges Faced by Urban Food Security Projects

Lucy K.

How does post-secondary education affect PAUSD graduates?

Meghna S.

Optimal Sterilization of Bacterial Through Different Concentration of Alcohol

Clair K.

Educating Teens to Provide Support for Underaged Sexual Abuse Victims

Allegra T., Katie H., and Justin S.

How Silicon Valley Companies Can Provide More Job Opportunities to Local Residents

Jenna O.

How does toxic masculinity affect drug and alcohol abuse for males under the age of 18 compared to females under the age of 18?

McKenna R.

Advanced Synthesis Investigation Models for Spectral Manipulation and Non-Definitive Tonality Induction

Emilia D.

Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS) Margin Retreat Driven By Marine Outlet Glacier Activity

Arunim A.

Factors that Influence Memorability and Triggers that Aids the Recalling of Positive Childhood Experiences

Joy O.

How can a program be written to develop a percentage value for a stop loss on any security that minimizes loss (or maximizes profit), based on analysis of that security’s historical price?

Ayush G. & Robbie S.

Individual Queer Identity and Repression (Stage Play)

Vincent S.

The Challenges of Creating an Environmentally Sustainable Company: with a Focus on the Reduction of Plastic Waste

Maxwell C.

How Social Media Affects Gender Equality

Riya S.

The Effects of Particle Interactions on Nuclear Level Density and Temperature in the sd-space

Alex B.

Effects of Stereotyping in Type Casting on the Careers of Racial Minority Actors

Sarthak P.

Impact of Anti-Homeless Architecture in the Bay Area

Ian L.H.

How the Length of DNA Multimers Influences the Efficiency of Transforming the Bacteria Bacillus Subtilis

Joy H., Stephanie Z.

Financial Inequality in SAT Scores

Max P.

N/A

Ari S.

What are the frequency trends of marijuana substance abuse among teenagers in California?

Annalise W. & Audrey L.

The Genetics of Melanoma

Pooja A.

Unmasking the hidden ADHD in girls: how narrative curriculum can increase teachers’ awareness on the underdiagnosis of ADHD in girls

Paloma R.

Effectiveness of Safety Technology on Military Aviation over the Past 100 Years: How Technologically Driven Reductions in Pilot Error Reduce the Number of Incidents

Oscar L.

Indoor pollution and cooking

Jane L.

How can a transportation market optimize ways to dispatch drivers to passengers while maximizing efficiency and revenue?

Rachel C.

Effects of Misrepresented Female Characters in Video Games on Youth

Marissa T.

Autism and Poverty

Audrey G.

How Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Causing Mutations in the Lever Arm of the Myosin Motor Affect the Function of the Myosin

Michael C.

Examining the Prevalence and Impact of Body Dysmorphia in Teenage Males and Females: A Comparative Analysis

Ry E.

How do sales/ marketing representatives use R&D investments to help market their products?

Serina N.

Effectiveness of California Ethnic Studies Curriculum on Teenage Antisemitism

Ori C.

Planetary Environments for Habitable Kepler Small Planet Candidates

Justin H.

Variations that Affect the Risk of Narcolepsy

Christine Z.

The Influence of Policy on Player Safety: The NFL and Social Justice

Jason A.

How can all polygons that can arise as tile shapes in Voronoi grid deletion tilings be characterize?

Michael N.

Repurposing Plastic Waste on Beaches

Lucas B. and Blake S.

How is the globalization of social media and the rising prevalence of connectivity affecting the state of poverty in developing countries?

Dana Z.

Strategies on Ending Child Marriage

Tyler V.

ADHD Treatments Options: Information, Accessibility, And Awareness

Alex S.

Why San Francisco has a housing crisis and how the city is working to solve it

Sofia D.

How Tobacco and Vaping Advertisements Target Young Adults in Low Socioeconomic Communities

Hanna C.

Analyzing the Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown Policies on India's Agricultural Wholesale Markets

Aritra N.

What variables contribute to an entrepreneur's success? How can adolescents develop successful entrepreneurial characteristics?

Soumya J.

Sports Injuries in Female High School Athletes: Analysis of Strength Training Frequency for Injury Prevention

Vienna L.

How does the financial aid application affect higher education enrollment among students from low socioeconomic backgrounds?

Corinne S.

Impact Of Music On The 8 Wellness Factors In High School Students

Ava S.

Transition to High School - "High School Cheat Sheet"

Jasmine A., Kate H.

Mitigation of Modern Slavery in Santa Clara County

Justin S.

Using Satisfiability to Optimize a Specific Problem

Sami R.

What is the maximum plastic consumption of the average mealworm?

Jenilee C.

How Does the Justice System Disproportionately Affect Prisoners with Mental Health Issues in How They are Treated by Correctional Officers Along with the Resources They Have in Southern Prisons?

Erin F.

Bias in the Current Artificial Iintelligent Facial Recognition Algorithms

Ruge J.

Using Ocean Waves to Generate Power

Isabel S.

How does the amount of sleep affect an adolescent athlete's performance?

Amber F. & Claire L.

How has the increased use of technology affect company's branding styles?

Anmol N. & Shannon Z.

How the Grieving Process Differs for Children Who Have Lost Parents vs. Parents Who Have Lost Children

Mahati S.

How Does The Way California Fund Their Public Schools Affect Teaching And Learning In The South Central LA School Districts?

Karisa GM

eDNA sequencing on forest diversity

Sam L.

How can we make school settings more inclusive In for students with intellectual/developmental disabilities?

Lily D.

The use of Angiogenesis to treat Myocardial Infarction Injury

Jason L.

The Impact of AI on Sports Recruiting

Hanu T.

Reasons for High Dropout Rates in World Language Classes and How to Encourage Students to Continue in Language Education

Clare T.

How Does Race Influence Rates of Excessive Force Among Policing In the United States?

Cristian R.

Affordability of Medicine Within the United States

Julia C.

Mandatory Computer Science in School

Nathan C.

Are Chatbots More Effective in Engaging with Autistic Individuals between 13 and 18 years old in Comparison to Therapists conducting Psychotherapy?

Zachary F.

How Will a Fully Developed BIM Influence and Improve Architecture?

Brian L.

Promotion of Proper Waste Sorting and Single-use Waste Reduction in a Bay Area School Through Collaborative Campaigns and Educational Media

Emily L. Phoebe M. Floyd Neesen. Talya S.

The Effect of Marginal Income Tax Rates on the GDP of the U.S. from 1997 to 2017

William X

Identifying the Connection Between Low Wages and Obesity in Santa Clara County

Dara H.

Analyzing Sounds Emitted by Motorized Vehicles

David S.

Improving Sun Protection Through Education and Access-Based Interventions

Anna T.

Examining the Impact of Racial Bias on Police Use of Force

William F.

Decreasing Food Insecurity in the Bay Area Through a Food Drive at a Bay Area High School

Jonah W. Alfredo G. Thierry S.

The Effect of Zoning Regulations and Exclusionary Zoning in Palo Alto

Sahil S.

How Watching Anime Impacts Thought Processes

Robin D.

Bridging the Gap in Pediatric Palliative Care for Terminally Ill Patients

Avantika S.

Ration Bars

Alicia Z.

Voter Turnout Among Young Adults in Palo Alto

Zoe S.

Shoe Startup Viability Within Their Respective Markets

Manu T.

Comprehensive Health Education for Students in Grades K-5

Caitlin G. and Anika T.

Are 18-35 Year Old Women Who Are Seen as Attractive Presented with Significantly More Opportunity in their Careers Compared to Those Who Are Not Seen as So?

Lauren L

Maximizing Engagement: Exploring Tactics for Increasing an Average Person's Participation in Grassroots Climate Organizations

Evie C.

Effective Policies to Maximize Smartphone Utility in Classrooms

Jerry H.

The Impact of Acculturation on Asian American Youth and Young Adult Substance Use

Crystal L.

Identifying Sequence Elements in the 5’UTR of mRNA that correlate with Translational Efficiency in H.Capsulatum

Annika V.

Cultural Influences on Asian American Healthcare Decision-Making

Melinda H.

Role Of Phagocytosis In The Treatment Of Brain Tumors

Aarti M.

The Benefits of Latinx Youth Increasing Positive Media Representation

Lucianna P.

What are the differences between the various types of abuse (i.e. physical, emotional, sexual, etc) and what kinds of impact can child abuse have on people later in their life?

Maya T. H. & Ashley Z.

Impact of Support Classes in PAUSD

Amy L.

Addressing Solutions to Mitigate Healthcare Turnover Rates

Clarissa L.

Do Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) help preserve biodiversity in the Bay Area?

Ashley S.

Instilling Environmental Activism and Waste Management Awareness in Bay Area Middle School Students Through Upcycling Artwork Projects

Evelyn S. Yue Z. Hyunchan A. Kwan M.

Inequity in Resources for Cognitive Development: Examining the Bay Area

Sally L.

Possible Effects of Complete Trade Isolation between the U.S. and China on the U.S. Economy

Lexy J

Testing for a Link between Bacteriophages/Gut Bacteria and Parkinson's Disease

Wendy X and Christine Z

What is the most efficient way to dispatch taxis to optimize time and maximize revenue?

Rachel C.

Aerodynamics of deformed badminton shuttlecocks caused by overuse

Taishi L.

Solar Panels at Paly

Keenan L.

Managing Flood Damage for East Palo Alto

Siddhant A.

The Effectiveness of Breathing Techniques in Improving Athletes' Mindsets and Resilience to Failure

Ellie J.

Are High School Students With Higher Family Income More Likely To Continue With Competitive Sports Than Students With A Lower Family Income?

Aidan R.

BRIDGE: Building Relationships Intergenerationally and Designing Guided Events

Irene W. & Tara B.

Understanding gut bacteria’s effect on the onset of neurodegenerative diseases

Wendy X. and Christine Z.

The sustainability and economic benefits of aquaponics in Palo Alto

Rianne L.

Plastic Straws in the Environment

Michaela F.

The Effect of Culturally Responsive Therapists for Minority Students

Noor N

Impacting Mental Health Awareness in Latino Communities

Itzel A.

The Impact of Financial Barriers in Sports

Max N

4ai: an Accessibilty Nonprofit

Ashley P. and Cathy H.

Effectiveness of Art in Activism

Evan A.

Dear Zuck, You Suck!

Allie D.

Determining the Best Post-Graduation Options for High School Students Using Self-Interest Inventories and Research

Brandon P

Identifying Effective Methods to Encourage Households to Compost

Maya A.

Comparison of Left-Behind Children in Rural China and Immigrant Chinese Students in the United States

Stella (Qinqin) W.

How the Los Angeles Police Department Can Effectively Discern Racially Motivated Police Misconduct from a Justified Action

Esme S

Treatment of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Cases in California

Ella B.

Relationships between Sleep Patterns in Introversion/Extroversion

Ananya K.

Differences in Indie and Corporate Game Development

Megan H.

What strategies can Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) use to effectively reduce the amount of waste created and increase the efficiency in which waste is sorted (into recycling, compost, and landfill bins) on elementary, middle school, and high school campuses? Furthermore, what are the fiscal effects of reducing and sorting waste on PAUSD campuses?

Leila T.

Student Success: Is Scoring high on the SAT All About smarts?

Eliza G.

Identifying Effective Instructional Technology in 6-8 Education

Aditi P.

Impact of Mindfulness and Meditation on Strengthening Teenagers Ability to Focus in Stressful Situations

Isha N.

Mental Health in the Juvenile Justice System

Tyler M.

The Connection Between Art and Autism

Waverly L.

What strategies could help increase electric bike safety at Bay Area High Schools?

Owen K. and Phela D.

Analysis of the evolution of Sindhi Identity during the Partition of India

Abhivir I.

Economic Gardens

Jeremiah C.

The Relationship Between a Culture of Happiness, Mental Health, and Emotional Health Among Silicon Valley Youth

Emily C.

How PAUSD Can Encourage Racial Diversity in Honors and AP STEM Classes

Chiara B.

The BEEP Project (Bus Electrification Environmental Proposal)

Maya P., Toni M., and Theo W.

The Benefits of Music Education

Gabriel C.

Does The Lack Of Resources For Adolescents With Mental Health Living In Low Income Areas Affect The Severity Of The Conditions In Comparison To Adolescents With Mental Health Outlets?

Corinne B.

Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Neurodegenerative Diseases Associated with Mutant Tau

Miranda Y.

“Does Police Training Lead to Increases in the Use of Excessive Force Against Minorities?”

Ziggy T.

Unattainable Standards: How Fashion and Body Type Trends Create an Unrealistic Idea of Beauty

Erin V.

The effect of the Japanese government’s immigration policies on the birth rate crisis

Kai S.

Efficacy of a Low-Cost UV Sensor for In Vitro Sunscreen Tests

Eliana M.

iSocial: What are the effects of in-person social communities versus social media engagement on teenage mood, attention, and motivation?

Joshua K.

Improving Student Well-being: Implementing On-Campus interventions in Bay Area High Schools

Halina N.

Awareness for Battered Woman Syndrome

Sofia M.

Bringing Alignment to the Paly Campus

Sophie Y.

Do Concussions and Major Brain Injuries from Physical Sports Affect High School Student Athletes Grades to a Level That Would Warrant Accommodations?

Alex B.

What variables affect Bay Area students' in underserved communities access to college standardized testing materials?

Quinn K.

"Pasung" Shackling the Mentally Ill in Indonesia

Dhesya S.

How can Apple’s 2001 iPod marketing strategies be used to advertise products of silicon valley’s newest tech companies?

Toby L.

Testing Whether Marangoni Flows Are Caused by Evaporation and Gravity or Liquid Composition

Hunter N.

How do the nonviolent movement leaders Aung San Suu Kyi and Martin Luther King intersect?

Julia C.

Using Melanoma Drug Treatment Data to Extract Clinical Insights

Jenny S.

How can a decision tree help guide patients through consideration for the different walking devices available to them?

Lydia T.

Protections Against Pesticide Exposure for Farmworkers

Maya R.

How Employee Benefits Affect Company Productivity

Amy W.

Effects of Oral Hormonal Contraception on Elite Female Swimmers

Llew L.

Inclusive Learning in Special Education

Sophia H

Impacts of Zero Tolerance Policies in Education on Minorities and Students of Color

Shriya R.

How a Circular-Business Model in the Eyewear Industry Impacts Individuals’ Ability to Lower Their Environmental Footprint

Brooke T.

Testing Whether GANs Can Generate Photorealistic Images from Rough Sketches

Tianyue Z.

Improving Low-Income Special Needs Students’ Quality of Education

Seth W

What variables affect women living in poverty in California from accessing reproductive health care? What would be the most effective ways to mitigate these variables to ensure equality in access to reproductive health care?

Avery P.

Reading Programs’ Effects on the Achievement Gap

Sashinka P.

The Impacts of Economic Stressors on Child Brain Development and Academic Performance

Sirisha M.

Using Virtual Reality to Foster Empathy

Anshika A.

Changing the Narrative: How Men Can Be Encouraged to Express Their Emotions

Adrien T.

Applying Vortex Waves to Radio Communication

Roy G.

Identifying Effective Sensor and Algorithm Pairs for Obstacle Avoidance in Self-Driving Cars

Kevin B.

Implementation of Brain Stimulation in Criminal Justice

Gabriel B.

The Location of the Tank Transmission Over Time

Nick M.

Analyzing Former NBA Trades to Predict Upcoming Trades

Mihir G.

A quantitative look at humanity’s progress on fighting climate change

Aiden M.

What Events Cause Changes in Partisanship in the US Congress?

Nora D.

Emphasizing the Significance of Bridging Communities and Public Health Equity Through Media

Dahlia V.

How does access to sports affect juvenile delinquency?

Charlie M.

How will mental training affect the number of strokes per round of professional golfers compared to those who get no training?

Joshua W.

Basics of Acoustics

Linda L.

What art was created by women artists during Europe's Renaissance between 1400-1600, and why is their work overlooked today?

Juliet Y.

Signs Reagan Writing and Speaking Show Indicating Early Signs of Alzheimer's

Maxwell K

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Anna T.

What protective factors can be used to more effectively safeguard adolescence from the dangers of social media, without impeding their independence?

Kyle W.

How is the US Prepared to Help Trans and Gender Expansive People Transition?

Reed J.

Aristotle and Hampshire, a Comparative Analysis

Janus L.

Investigating Hydrogen as a Potential Alternative to Kerosene in Fueling Commercial Aircraft

Alexander G.

Analyzing Guard-on-Inmate Sexual Violence in Women’s Correctional Facilities

Ria R.

How Carbon Emissions Affect Climate Change

Navid N.

Robotics for All: Development and Growth of a Non-Profit

Max G.

Therapist Perceptions on LGBTQ IPV and Adherence to Treatment Guidelines

Jack P.

System 1 and System 2 Persuasion Tactics and Their Impacts on Secondary School Absenteeism

Aditya M.

The Effects of Media Representation on Wage and Athletic Success

Cameron T.

Building Healthier Communities Through Nutrition Education: Addressing the Knowledge Gap in Palo Alto

Chloe M., Hannah B.

A Study on the Effectiveness of Different Conservation Strategies on the Leopard Shark Population

Nicholas I.

Gardening and Student Health

Benjamin A.

How TikTok has contributed to increasing nitrous oxide abuse, and how this has disproportionately impacted underprivileged communities.

Christian S.

Social Media and Mental Health: Moral Panic or Modern Epidemic?

Karthi G.

What ways can we reuse water so that it’s safe to drink?

Mina K. & Bethany S.

How effective is personalized mentorship through technology?

Alice Y. Z.

What opportunities and challenges do students participating in the Voluntary Transfer Program face?

Oliver M.

The Impact of the Berryessa BART Station on Housing Prices in San Jose

Aiden Y.

A Personal Memoir

Rachel S.

What variables in the score of a film potentially impact viewer motivation?

Stella M.

How has the rise of pharmaceutical companies affected the progress on cancer drug development?

Matthew N.

A study and design for Aerodynamically efficient high downforce electric cars

Anush P

Projections of Mineral Demands and an Ethical Future

Sabine C.

Impact of Ai Algorithms and Machine Learning On Social Media Platforms

Pranav C.

The effects of the lack of affordable housing in Palo Alto on teachers on staff working in the school district.

Brandon L.

Toxic Masculinity

Dean H.

Housing and Healthcare Policies in the Bay Area for Low-Income, Undocumented, and Other Underrepresented Communities.

Maya M. Zara M.

Sexism in Hollywood

Peter G.

How Teaspoon Collect Consumer Information to Better Target Marketing

Ashley P.

Case Study of Bay Area Entrepreneurs

Lara N.

Addressing the Barrier of Price to Instrumental Music: What Schools Can Do

Jacob B.

Name Changes for Social Change

Rachael V.

Genuine connection in adolescence

Michael S

How prevalent is liver cancer in the Asian community compared to other ethnicities and why?

Sam Y.

What Was Queer Life Like During WWII?

Harvey V.

How Has Lack of Access to PPE Affected the Health of Farm Workers in California as a Result of COVID-19 and the Recent Wildfires?

Grace L.

What‌ ‌Effect‌ ‌does‌ ‌the‌ ‌“Three‌ ‌Obediences‌ ‌and‌ ‌Four‌ ‌Virtues”‌ ‌Principles‌ ‌Have‌ ‌on‌ ‌Chinese‌ ‌Gender‌ ‌Inequality?‌ ‌

Zihao L.

The Intersections Between Queer Trauma and Writing: An Exploration of Authors and Their Works

Alice C.

What are the most effective ways of closing the achievement gap?

Maya D. H.

The effectiveness of apps using educational behavior theory affecting teen consumer decisions.

Brendan G.

How Changes in Gene Expression Affect Phenotypes and Clinical Outcomes for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Janet L.

Testing the Link Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and HIV

Andres B.

Support for Survivors

Annabel H. and Sophia T.

Web Development and Maintenance in Small Businesses

Hannah Z.

What impacts does climate change impact children's cognitive development, physical and emotional well-being, and behavior?

Katherine S.

The State of Arts Education in K-12 Public Schools

Kelsey L.

Automated Detection of Suboptimal Fat Suppression

Sauram V.

Applications of Nanotechnology in Medicine

Michael T.

Clothing Patterns From 13th-15th Century Northern Europe

Noelle M.

How a Systematic Process of Collecting and Presenting Evidence in Court Can Be Installed in the United States to Increase the Reliability of Forensic Science

Anna T.

Gender Equality in Sports Leadership & Athletic Participation

Neive W.

Infrared Sensors on Self-Driving Cars

Kevin B.

Improving Math Literacy in Young Fives: An Evaluation of Take-Home Math Bags

Katie D.

How can Palo Alto Senior High school work to address gap in diversity within laned and unlaned classes?

Jessica W.

What Is The Availability Of Mental Health Education And Supports For Middle Schoolers?

Anna T.

Automated Detection of Cars for the Visually Impaired to Cross Roads

Sangeet S.

Efficacy of gene editing without immunosuppressants as a treatment for type 1 diabetes

Lucy G.

The Effectiveness of Different Types of Music in Decreasing Stress, Increasing Motivation and Confidence, and Improving Mood

Emily T.

How can companies strategically and tactically set the most optimized pricing structure for consumer products for both online stores and offline retail channels?

Michelle L.

Repair vs. Replace: A Sustainable Path for First-Time Drivers

Tyler K

Analysis of Variance for Rubik's Cube Solving Speed

Kepler B.

Alternative Materials for Synthesizing Bioartificial Kidney Tissue

Shalen A.

What are the results of NAFTA for the U.S. and other participating countries in terms of GDP from small businesses, and what could this mean for high-capital industry in Palo Alto if the TPP goes into effect?

Isaac S.

Differences in the Economy and Health of East Palo Alto and Palo Alto as a Result of Water Allocation and Quality

Shana E.

How Availability and Affordability Affects the Ecological Benefits of Farmers Markets

Maya D.

The Effect of Music on Task Performance

Ishita M.

Racial Disparity in Standardized Testing

Charlotte C.

Implications of Principles of Turner's Thesis on Mass Media

Stephanie L.

Point-of-Care Testing

Roy J.

Exposure to a greater number of diverse children's books significantly influences the development of children's mindsets as they grow up.

Clara P.

Income Effects on Computer Science

Aizaak C.B.

In addition to the price to earnings ratios dominant effect on a stock’s price, does a company’s balance sheet information, namely, cash flow, have a further effect?

Daniel Z.

Effectiveness and Availability of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for People with Mental Challenges in the Bay Area

Emma V.

What is the effect of increasing deforestation on re-emerging diseases, specifically leptospirosis?

Paloma M.

How Destructive Female Friendships Relate to Competition Between Women for Relationships and Professional Success

Sydney M.

What are effective measure PAUSD community members can take to reduce teen stress in PAUSD?

Tanner N.

What affect meditation have on perceptions of pain?

Elizabeth C.

How can artificial intelligence technology positively contribute to solving college student homelessness for future public policy solutions in California?

Karen T.

How Can we Help Save our Forests in Third World Countries and Help Lessen the Spread of Deforestation?

Kathryn M.

Low Numbers of Female First Responders– Investigation on Firefighting/Law Enforcement

Juanpablo C.

What are the economic and societal effects of alcohol abuse in the workplace?

Aicha C.

Graph Theory Study of Metal Doped Graphene Edge State

Tian C.

Mental Health First Aid

Anaya L.

Racial Policing: How does racial profiling affect police action taken?

Rhys F.

Empowering And Instilling A Growth Mindset Into Young Girls Through Youth Mentorship.

Adrienne Y. and Kirsten R.

Environmental Social Justice: Superfund Sites

Benjamin M.

Stereotype Threat and Self-Affirmation in PAUSD

Kobi J.

Infrared Sensor on Arduino Self-Driving Car

Kevin B.

Politics of Alto High School Social Justice Students

Hannah S.

How have frozen conflicts in Eastern Europe be developed in the past 10 years? Are these frozen conflicts permanent in nature, or can they be resolved?

Tara M.

Sexism’s Prevalence in Children’s Media and the Effect on Young Girl’s Mental Health

Julia N.

Impact of Multinational Corporations on Revenue and Sustainability of Businesses in Non-Globalized Countries

Rohan S.

Using Computational Modeling Techniques to Analyze Cancer Cell/Tumor Growth, and Identifying Best Methods of Analyzing Data from Tools like Mass Spectrometry When Studying Tumor Growth

Anuva B.

Anti-Trump Protests in Santa Clara County 2017-18

Dante K.

The Increase of Anti-semitism and Suggested Modern Responses

Ella B.

Universal Preschool and its Relation to Closing the Achievement Gap

Isabella K.

How can natural language understanding techniques be applied to mimic human responses in spam email conversations?

Guatam M.

N/A

Laird O.

How Levels of the EGFR Protein in Cells Relate to Cancer Rates

Isha R.

Educational Inequality in Lower Income Communities in the Bay Area

Gaurav T.

Creativity in Education: Creativity Carts

Sam G.

Public Transit Youth Initiative

Iris B & Alex E.

Identifying Post-Secondary Options

Damian A.

Identifying the Most Effective Single Agent for Treating Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Manya Z.

Social Media: Implications for Adolescent Emotional Well-Being

Ashley M.

How High Schools in America Support Students with Mental Health Issues

Olivia W.

Out of the Movement, Into the Dean's: Activists and Student Government

F. K.

Music Program Inequities in Elementary Schools.

Miya J.

Why Students in a High Achieving Suburban High School Do Not Seek Mental Health Support

Samantha L.

The Effect of Embedding Transition Metals on the Spintronic Properties of Graphene Ribbons

Michael C.

The Math Achievement Gap in PAUSD Schools

Paige T.

Economic and Pathologist Effectiveness of Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Low-Income and Developing Countries

Jaehyun J.

Disparities in Female-Oriented Healthcare and Medical Research

Brooke H.

Mitigating Biodiversity Loss from Building Solar Farms through Urban Solutions

Flynn K.

The Strangest Thing in Our Universe

Hahn J

Paly Student Satisfaction with School Wellness Programs

Jasmine M.-P.

Increasing Awareness of the LGBTQIA Community Through the Implementation of Literature Featuring Positive Queer Representation Into Bay Area Middle School English Curriculum

Nicolas D. Jaya U.

Effects of Family-Based Therapy on Siblings of Individuals with Eating Disorders

Anika J.

Investigating Perception of Bias in U.S. News Outlets

Olivia C.

Analyzing the Achievement Gap in the Bay Area

Alia J.

How did the Federal Reserve affect the U.S. economy during the Great Depression and 2008 recession?

Minki K.

Designing a Sustainable Residential House that Incorporates Palo Alto’s Climate and Environment to Reduce Utility Fees

Hyunah R.

Business Owners and Mislabeling in the Seafood Industry

Varun D.

Implementing social-emotional learning programs impacts children's self-esteem

Gali N.

Idiopathic And PTSD-related Nightmare Disorder And Chronic Nightmares.

Asha M.

How Media Impacts the Opinions of Palo Alto High School Students Regarding the NFL Protests

Will R.

Big Brothers Big Sisters: High School Students Preparing Middle Schoolers for High School Through a Mentoring Program

Zoe W., Anna T., and Cameryn H.

What is the most effective way to cross-sell Google Cloud Platform to Google Apps customers (and vice versa) to increase customer loyalty and engagement?

Annalee S.

How Contemporary U.S. Consumerism Shapes the Lives of Child Cobalt Miners in the DRC

Oliver C.

Youth Voter Turnout in California

Nadia S.

How to Optimize and Naturalize Computer-Designed Images

Andrew Z.

How Social Factors, Such as Discrimination and Racial Profiling, Affect the Achievement Gap in Majority White Schools

Sarah M

Alternative Solutions to Education for Foster Children

Jolie Z.

Volunteerism and Veterans' Morale

Kaitlin M.

Exploring the Intersection of Cognitive Science and Jane Austen's Novels

Vandana R.

Interest Levels in Science Classes at Paly

Jonathan S.

The Disproportionate Effects of Climate Change on BIPOC and Low-Income Communities

Rowan E.

Finding Changes in the Tonic of Indian Classical Music

Samhita K.

What are teen pregnancy risk factors?

Tiaira W.

Study on the Effect of Doped Vertical Co, Ni, Fe Dimers in Pristine Graphene

Joshua C.

How Does Gender Have an Effect on the Wage of a Person Working in PAUSD and How Do the Wages Compare Between Genders?

Lulu G.

Given partial observations of a natural image, can a network be trained that can accurately predict the missing portion to a realistic standard?

Kevin F.

Navigating the Complex Interplay: Chronic Stress, Hormone Dynamics and Management for Women's Menstrual Irregularities

Chloe C.

Food Security: A National Crisis

Virginia T.

The Impacts of Food Insecurity Among Bay Area Students During COVID-19

Haley W.

Conquering the Student Gap in Computer Science

Alina L.

Coach Education and the Mental Health of Female Athletes: A Dyadic Relationship

Kiana F.

How does the protein Ptch in the Hh pathway bond with cholesterol?

Youngju K.

What Changes Need to Occur Within the Healthcare Training System to Ensure that Women's Health is Equally as Prioritized, Studied, and Researched as Men's Health?

Dana T.

Effectiveness of Music about Police Brutality in the Black Lives Matter Movement

Jordan P.

Positive Mental Health Literacy's effect on Marijuana use for coping

Keshav Kapur S.

How does embedding various metals in 6 by 6 sheets of boron nitride affect its properties?

Michael C. & Nihar M.

How does a patient's emotions affect their cancer development?

Ronald O.

What variables affect students' educational aspirations and confidence?

Jack F.

Creating a Website to Assist Disadvantaged Students with the College Application Process

Sarika L. and Adele D.

What kind of peptide chain inhibitor can be created to suppress the FOXP3 transcription factor and impair the development of regulatory T cells?

William P.

Analyzing strategies used to tell an engaging story to a modern demographic?

Jacques M.

4ai: Accessibilty Nonprofit

Ashley P. and Cathy H.

A Study of the Involvement and Potential of Music Therapy in Care Facilities as Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

Sarah B.

California Higher Education Applications and Equity

Jack C.

What factors have historically affected the homicide rate in the United States, the rise of homicides in 2015?

Amar S.

The Influence of Social Media on Teenagers' Perceptions of Healthy Relationships

Zoë W.

Comparing the quality of Chinese and English translations of Japanese text through studying two notable pieces of Japanese literature and their translations.

Cynthia Z.

Impact of Online Resources on Math Achievement in Middle School

Jay R.

What are some of the effects of Natural products and substances, such as Panax ginseng, on tau pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease patients?

Lawerence C. & David S.

What are the most significant environmental factors and genetic influences that increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease?

Nathan R. & Micaela W.

Addressing Consequences On High School Student Sleep Health As A Result Of COVID-19

Myra X.

Mental Health Effects of Wrongful Convictions

Drew H.

A Comprehensive Examination of Regulations and Apprenticeships in the Body Modification Industry

Lee B.

Investigating the Susceptibility to Misinformation Through Behavioral Factors

Sally L. & Jasmine W.

Black Abalone Restoration

Alana F.

40%: The Process of Designing Sustainable Affordable Housing Units

Kali R.

An Analysis of French and U.S Sino-centric Defense Policy by Examining the implementation of Unilateral Arms Embargoes by the Two Countries

Siddharth J.

What variables affect the Palo Alto community's response to homelessness?

Jordan S.

How can the overexploitation of fisheries and financial inequality be minimized in the South China Sea?

Caroline M.

The Impacts of Indoor School Lighting on Circadian Rhythms and Overall Health

Carolyn X

What Does the History of Real Estate Discrimination Look Like in the San Francisco Bay Area and How Has it Discriminated Against Minorities?

Kendall T.

Individual Narratives of Incarcerated Peoples & Successful Rehabilitation in the US

Nico L.

How do the growth mindsets of Palo Alto High School students correlate with their susceptibility to gender stereotype threat?

Jeannette A.

Representation of Indigenous Peoples in K–Social Studies Curricula

Thomas L.

The Disadvantages to Black Americans

Aspen S.

Impact of Anti-Vaccination Movement on Public Understanding of Science

Lauren Y.

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

Nura M.

Why Digital Wallets Are Less Popular in the U.S. than in China

Audrey C.

How 4D Printing, Smart Materials, and Self-Assembly Can Be Implemented Together to Protect Humans in Hostile Situations While in Space

Kaushik S.

Mandatory Positive Coaching Training for Coaches Renting Field Space from Palo Alto to Reduce Toxic Masculinity in Youth Sports

Isai P.

A Comparison of Pre-Existing Opioid Overdose Solutions and Their Effect On Homeless Populations of Large Cities

Salome C.

Sustainability for Existing Homes: Increasing Awareness Through Advocacy and Community Events

Grace S.

Establishing a Connection in Teens and Elderly Through Intergenerational Events Held at Lytton Gardens Assisted Living

Lia O. Samhita K. Namya K.

What variables affect video game popularity?

Ethan A.

Electric Regeneration in Electric Bikes

Miles S.

Can women living with HIV successfully carry a HIV negative baby to term? What variables affect the outcome?

Emma M. & Asa K.

Water Bottling in Arrowhead Springs

K.C. F.

Boosting Literacy and Wellbeing in First Grade Students Through High School Buddies

Violet T. Hannah F. Maryanne H.

Reducing Clothing Waste in Palo Alto: The Environmental Impact of the Fashion Industry and Possible Solutions.

Adam S.

How can the exposure of classical music affect the condition of people with Alzheimer’s?

Mehrnaz M.

Socioeconomic, Achievement Gap and University Enrolment

Nicole B.

Which tactics and ideologies of al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood work to achieve their respective goals, and which are counterproductive?

Jenna K.

Aquaponic Design and Efficiency in Certain Environments

Lance K.

Balancing the Technical and Creative Aspects of Filmmaking through Data Analytics

Adi S.

Modelling Control Factors For Mosquitoes In Many Environments

Edward T.

How Art Can Help Students with Autism

Kaitlyn H.

Modeling and Comparing the Effectiveness of Combinations of Solutions to Renewable-Caused Instability

Patrick X.

High School Journalism programs and Its Effect on Media Literacy throughout classrooms

Cate G.

How does language used by retailers affect adolescent consumers?

Jacky M.

What are the daily effects of familial hypercholesterolemia and other inherited heart diseases on patients?

Ria S. & Brian C.

The Internets Affect on the Purposes of Public Libraries and Demographics of Their Visitors

Yunhao Y.

What Effect Would a Ban on Gas Cars Have on the Economy and Working Class Americans?

Edwin E.

How can computer technology be used to accurately assess walking balance disorders?

Sandhini A.

Displaying and Selling Art Made by San Quentin Death Row Inmates

Maddy W.

How can scratch holograms be made more efficiently?

Alice Z.

Water Equity For All: A deep look into health Inequalities local indigenous tribes face due to lack of clean reliable water

Ami S.

Developing a Better Litter Prevention Program

Julie C.

Examining Gender Discrimination in the Military Worldwide: A Comparative Study of Female Service Members' Experiences

Candy W

Pet Toy Workshop about Spay and Neutering

Lilia A. & Violet H.

Evaluation of the Neuropathic Pain Component in Sickle Cell Disease

Maya M

Development of the Chinese University System From the 1990s to Present

Bryan X.

Current Biotechnological Advances to Degrading Plastic–a Solution to Plastic Pollution

Laura C.

Impact of STEM Literacy on SpringBoard to Kindergarten and Kindergarten Readiness

Brianna M.

How Does Consumer Culture in the US Affect the Mental Health of its Citizens?

Ella M.

What marketing strategies are most effective in recruiting AAR students with diverse interests?

Angus S.

Privacy in the 21st Century

Samarth P.

Fostering Low-Income Academic Success Through Group Tutoring

Nico R. and Whitley S.

Psychological Factors that Affect Customer Buying Behavior and Effectiveness at Which Companies Match Them

Alan G.

How do semiconductor companies influence the economy?

Eric Y.

What variables regarding team cohesion are related to the overall satisfaction of soccer players in the Bay Area?

Emily T.

The Mental Health Access Gap in Bay Area Middle Schools

Julia M.

The Effect of Surface Contouring on Capacitive Computer Keyboard Sensitivity

Ethan C.

Can a player's union in international soccer help combat corruption within FIFA?

Asher F.

Reasons for and Impacts of Schools Cutting Their Arts Programs

Alberto S.

How Sex Hormones' Effect on Skin Bacteria Reflects the Gender Bias of the Occurrence of Eczema

Chloe L.

Extrachromosomal DNA in Biofluids: A Biomarker of Cancer?

Yuhui W.

How can one construct a hydraulophone (instrument) that displays a visual representation of the sound it produces?

Josh C.

How does inserting different transitional metal atoms into a 6 by 6 cell of silicene affect its catalytic properties?

Frederick N.

Is Mask-Wearing Compliance in High-School Age Students Correlated with Self-Reported Anxiety Symptoms Compared to Students Who Do Not Wear a Mask?

Helena D.

What is the role of music in a teenager’s life, especially in helping them combat stress and improve performance?

Rhea J.

What effect does the cell proliferation rate have its mass?

Andrew T. S.

How can machine learning be used to teach a computer to create art?

Tyler P. & Josh S.

The influence of Positive Coaching Techniques on Youth Athletes

Anthony L.

How can we educate employees to use emotional intelligence skills to create a more productive and positive work environment?

Dylan E.

HPV Vaccine Safety, Treatments, and Usage

Ayaka S.

Harnessing the Power of the Ocean: Designing a Portable and Efficient Wave Energy Converter

Isabel S.

Improvement of Communication Devices for Children with Speech Impediments

Ava R.

How does systemic racism persist in America's prison system?

Dorian J.

Aquatic Gentrification

Giacomo R.

Goblin Racism in Speculative Fiction

David F.

The Future of Women’s Rights in Nigeria: A Study on the Impact of Culture on Sexism in Nigeria

Angelica N.

The Effectiveness of the Tinsley Program and its Effect on the Racial Achievement Gap Within PAUSD

Talia S.

Analyzing Perception of Satisfaction of Artwork

Katie H.

AI Algorithm that Calculates the Heart Rate from an Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Allen L.

Mechanisms of SOD1 Protein Aggregation in ALS

Sophia Z.

Sustainable Plants in the Palo Alto Climate

Rahul K.

How can machine learning be used to analyze a website’s design by using data about human preferences based on age and/or gender? How can it provide insight on the website entrance's appeal to its target audiences?

Adnaan S.

What are the social-emotional effects of laning at Palo Alto High School?

Matthew S.

Representation and Stereotypes of Black Mothers in Television Sitcoms from 1968 to Now

Gin W.

How‌ ‌Does‌ ‌the‌ ‌Cost‌ ‌of‌ ‌Healthcare‌ ‌in‌ ‌America‌ ‌Affect‌ ‌Marginalized‌ ‌Populations,‌ ‌such‌ ‌as‌ ‌Indigenous‌ ‌Ones,‌ ‌as‌ ‌Compared‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌Caucasian ‌Population?

Giulia L.

What are effective solutions for air particle pollution in underdeveloped countries?

Claire Q.

How can we find a way to incorporate physical therapy into the clubfoot treatment, which can be understood by any language and without internet access, for kids in developing countries in the most effective way?

Isabelle C.

How does a lack of empathy affect the patient’s mental and physical health?

Aareev P.

How are Cambodian garment workers' health impacted from their industry’s pollution compared to non-garment workers?

Harrison D.

Influence of Misinformation in the Media on Riots and Hate Crimes

Madeleine E.

Affordable Compared to Luxury Drug Rehabilitation Centers Through Meditation

Declan K.

The Ideal Sexual Education for Middle and High School, and How It Compares to PAUSD's Sexual Education

Beatrice W.

What are the correlations between different types of solar panels (monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin film) and the amount of energy output?

Veronica P.

The affect of lowering the voting age on voter turnout.

Briar D.

Without in-person, in-nature learning (due to the presence of Covid-19), how have environmental education programs adapted to these changes virtually, and are they as effective as they would be in person?

Molly O.

Minority Presence in Journalism

Hannah D.

Analysis of Developing Countries in Southeast Asia

Christine T.

Impact of Gun Legislation on Gang-Related Violence

Miles B.

What are the Theoretical Arguments and Evidence For and Against the Ideas of Jordan Peterson, Specifically his Stance on Identity Politics, political Correctness, and the Meaning of Existence/Purpose of Life?

Michael X.

Musical Machine Learning

Nicholas C.

Identifying and addressing the barriers that surround the career interests of 5th graders

Ben S.

Applications of AI in the Medical Field

Elliott K

What Can COVID Trends Tell us About Future Response to Pandemics?

Jinwoo J.

The Importance of Early Literacy Difficulties

Jana J. and Aliya S.

Impact of Paris Climate Accords on CO2/GHG Emissions: Comparative Study of U.K. and Canada to Determine Best Practices

Ryan P.

Food Waste in Bay Area High School

Kai M.

Impact of Pickleball on Adult’s Physical, Mental and Social, Health: Proposal Guidelines for Advanced Authentic Research

Sam E

The effect of zoning regulations and exclusionary zoning in Palo Alto

Sahil S.

Environmental Education and It’s Outreach Due to COVID-19.

Molly O.

N/A

Olivia L.

Graffiti: Not All Bad

David H.

Preventing Pedestrian-Involved Automobile Accidents Using Inexpensive Portable Warning Systems (PWS) Leveraging Technology Advancements in Sensors and Machine Learning Software

Akul D.

How has the San Francisco Baylands Ecosystem changed in the last century?

Connor L. & Daniel N.

Cell Migration Patterns in Glioblastoma Tumors Using CRISPR Technology

Elliot G.

What variables affect literacy development among K-3 students?

Sarah S.

Know the Facts, Save Lives: Raising Awareness about the Dangers of Fentanyl in a Bay Area High School

Gwen B. Clea D. Severiano O.

Homelessness and the Opportunity Center of Palo Alto

Ellie W.

How can we market new goods and products to most effectively target Palo Alto High School students?

Andrew S.

How we can better support teachers' mental health to better education and experience for both students and educators

Alisa S.

What algorithms power self-driving vehicles’ fully autonomous driving systems?

Michael B.

What are the biochemical changes in patients with Parkinson’s disease?

Allison C.

New Historicism and Virginia Woolf: The Erasure of Queer Identities from History

Eloise D.

How Can America's Foster Care System be Improved in Order to Ensure the Safety of Children Under the Age of 18?

Isa M.

Impacts of Social Media on Political Polarization in People Ages 18-30

Vinay R.

Getting to “Yes” In My Backyard

Michael M.

Optimizing Machine Learning Models for Accurate Nutrition Value Prediction

Anika K.

Impact of Security Treats on Country Debt Defaults

Ben S.

Anser Literary Journal

Joshua Y., Rachel S.

How does positive representation in children’s picture storybooks affect children in preschool’s internalized biases compared to books that do not represent diversity?

Hailey O.

Animal Education: Connecting Veterinarians with Students

Kristy R.

How does the change in elevation of coastal mountains caused by introduced species like eucalyptus contribute to the increasingly dry seasons in the Bay Area?

Claire H.

Improving Effective Use of Existing Technology in Public Schools

Vivian N.

Improved Inclusion Between Students in General Education and Students Receiving Special Education Services at Palo Alto High School

Rachel L.

Air Pollution in Palo Alto vs East Palo Alto

Alexandra L.

Consequences of Climate Change on Native Hawaiians

Bella D.

Water Filtration and Purification

Richard L. & Caroline L.

Does relativity affect voter preferences in primary and local elections?

Avi T.

Design of Visual Recognition Software to Analyze Deep Brain Stimulation Video.

Xavier L.

Forgotten Women: A Study on Women of Color’s Exclusion in Reproductive Rights and Discussions in USA

Ekaterina O.

Improving Mental Health for Youth Through Collaborative Art and Community Building

Nishi G.

What are the pros and cons of stem cells and gene therapy when used to cure blindness?

Ankur M. & Edward T.

The Role of Democracy in 2020 Taiwanese Presidential Election

Yi-Jie T.

Standardized Testing During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Heidi M.

How Feelings Towards Math Change Among High School Students and Teachers by Math Course

Kylie T.

Breaking the Sun Barrier

Abby T. & Kamya K.

Correlation between success in high school math and future careers

Brandon Y.

Making Meaning Through Self Portraits

Naomi S.

The Importance of Student Participation in Language Development from Middle School to High School

Arman M.

What measures can students take to effectively alleviate academic pressure and stress? How effective is the therapy-duo model in reducing academic pressure and stress?

Timothy L.

Environmental Racism

Ricardo L

Improving Animal Models Best Represent Alzheimer’s Disease

Allison C.

How Does The Varying Healthcare Style And Poor Financial State Of Developing African Countries In Comparison To The United States Affect Pediatric Healthcare Services?

Bridget P.

How Different Types of Unstable Housing Situations Lead to Distinct Health Outcomes Among HIV/AIDS Patients who Experience Housing Insecurity

Alexandra S.

Teacher Well-Being

Bridget L. and Kristina I.

Portrayal of Characters in TV with Invisible Disabilities and the Effect of These Performances on Neurologically Atypical Viewers

Patille P.

A Curriculum to Educate Teens About Intimate Partner Abuse

Kat S., Bill L., and Lucy L.

Self-Folding Robots: How They Work and What Applications They Have

Allison Y.

Impact of Mycorrhizae on Terrestrial Carbon Sinks Under Elevated CO2 Levels: How Fungi can Slow Climate Change

Oscar A.

Economical Transport of Probes into Interstellar Space

Naveen T.

What Makes a Teenager an “Early Bird” or a “Night Owl,” and How Should These Adolescent Sleep Preferences Factor into Our School Start Times?

Melody X.

Regulatory Challenges in the Food Industry: Impact on Small Businesses

Nazira M.

Availability of Physical Therapy to America's Indigent Population, and How It Could be Used to Combat the Opioid Crisis

Jake V.

What novel stem cell and prostate cancer biomarkers located on the cell surface can researchers and clinicians use as therapeutic targets?

Jenica W.

One Health Approach For Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs): The Effects on Zoonotic Diseases

Asya B.

Non-Traditional Variables for Measuring the Stability of the Economy

Lawrence F.

How does the amount of sleep affect mood and performance of high school students?

Cameron D. & Elena W.

How Low Income California Residents Are Affected by Their Enrollment with MediCal

Madeline M.

Identifying an Effective Semantic Segmentation Algorithm for Deforestation Analysis

Renee S.

What barriers do women in law enforcement face, and what are the most effective ways to combat them within the existing institutional structures?

Anna W.

Overcoming Challenges to Installing Energy-Efficient Technologies in Low-Income Residential Buildings for Cost Savings and Carbon Reduction

Samantha L.

Imapct of New PMTA Regulation Policies on Tobacco Industry Marketing Strategies

Partha K.

Green Marketing vs Traditional Marketing Strategies and their Compared Effectiveness in Increasing Business Profits

Nupur K.

How Does the Amount of Music Exposure or Experience Affect the Effect of Music Therapy for Alzheimer's Patients Over the Age of 60?

Rohini B.

Causes, Effects, and Solutions to Groundwater Depletion in California

Tanvi R.

Women's Access to Reproductive Health Care

Alli M.

Socioeconomic and Cultural Influences on Early Childhood Education Decisions

Lily J.

How can artificial intelligence affect user engagement in video games?

Kavi G.

Digitizing Indigenous Knowledge: AI Bias Reduction and Cultural Preservation

Griffin S.

Examining the Impact of Gendered Language on Workplace Roles and the Gender Pay Gap

Evie K.

The Oral History of Palo Alto Senior Citizens

Micaela W.

How can a decision tree help guide patients through consideration for the different walking devices available to them?

Lydia T. & Amy W.

Bystander Wariness: Gender-Based Behavioral Reaction to Bystander Response Laws and Victim Profiles

Quentin S.

School-to-prison pipeline and mass incarceration of African Americans

Keala H.

Underlying Causes of Incarceration and Preventing Recidivism

Darrow H.

Assistance for the Oglala Sioux Population

Natalia B.

Policy and the Movement of Undocumented Immigrants: A Look at the Correlation between State Policy and Undocumented Immigrant Populations in the United States over the Past 10 Years

Ben S. & Vyomika G.

Garden Remodel

Jack F.

Do Adults With Bachelor's Degrees Tend To Earn More Money Than Adults With High School Experience Or Community College?

Blake E.

Effectiveness of Academic Support/Resources post DreamCatchers

Katherine B.

How Government Policy Relating to Homelessness Affects the Education of Homeless Youth in the Bay Area

Louisa K.

Assessing the Efficacy of Novel Algorithms in Identifying Mental Health Outcomes among Young Adults in the United States

Avi V.

Mitigation of Plate Waste at Gunn

Quentin S.

How can certain visual stimulants provide temporary relief to opiate users going through withdrawal symptoms?

Kellyn S.

Relative Health of Native vs. Foreign Trees in Palo Alto

Jackson C.

Waste and Custodian Awareness

Leo F. and Mars E.

Building Relationships Between High School English Learning Students and English-Speaking Students

Elizabeth G. and Parker V.

How has autism research developed in recent years?

Reza N.

What are the Impacts of Instagram on Teenage Mental Health Compared to Individuals Above 20?

Tiffany S.

How to Minimize Risk in Stock Market Investment

Arjun K.

How turmeric biomolecules’ molecular structure allows for extensive usage in various fields

Aareev P.

How Does the Music Industry’s Combination of So Many Styles of Music Contribute to Racial Segregation in the Music Industry?

Marina B.

Youth-Driven Mental Health Programs

Madeline B.

What “Makes” or “Breaks” a Film; Success or Flop?

Lucas P.

Mental health in elite gymnasts from adolescence to olympics; a changing relationship

Ellery A.

Effects of AI in a Changing Business Climate

Arjun S.

Improving Female Portrayal in Video Games Through Examining the Industry

Charlotte I.

Finding an Optimized and Viable Solution for Improving Reliability Scores of the Current Power Grid in California

Amol T.

What variables affect low-income peoples' access to healthcare in California?

Caitlin D.

Wolbachia Spread Simulation

Bryan T.

Habilitation

Natalie C., Ava R., Eanam M.

The Effect of Transfection on Metastatic Potential of Mouse 3T3 cells

Ananya M.

The Effects of Barnyard Animals on Youth with Special Needs

Saumya K.

Barriers to Reporting Sexual Harassment at Palo Alto High School

Alexa A.

How does has the innovation of the personal computer (a.k.a. creative destruction, market-creating innovation) affected industries in the past and present? What can we predict from other, more current, effects based on this knowledge?

Samir P.

Testing Graph Theory's Usefulness in Creating New Materials with Expected Properties through Computational Experiments Through Quantum Espresso Computer Simulations

Frederick N.

Tracking the Social Divide Between Special Education Students and General Education Students

Mattie O.

Social Support and SELF Ambassadors

Madeline L.

Enhancing PAUSD Middle School Knowledge: A-G Implementation at DreamCatchers

Betsabe A.

Connection between Contamination of Coastlines and Surf Break Pollution

Alex W.

Effective Methods for a Counselor-Based School Mental Health Program to Prevent Additional Suicide deaths After a Public Suicide in PAUSD

Claire B.

Stopping the Stigma PERIOD.

Lauren M.

Should personal finance be a required course for high school students in the United States in order to graduate?

Ian J

Sunshine (novel)

Haoning J.

The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on High School Students' Academic Success and Well-Being: Remedies and Support Strategies

Max C.

How Adoption of Cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin) as a Mainstream Form of Payment Might Be Affected as High-Frequency Trading Becomes More Prevalent Among Major Currencies

Aidan H.

How Mindfulness Meditation for Students May Close the Achievement Gap

Zander D.

Older Adults’ Core Values in Recreational Activities as Predicted by Developmental Psychology with Emphasis on Cultural Disparities

Jessica Z. and Sarah B.

Using the science of Neuroplasticity, how long will it take to train the non-dominant hand to write as fast as the dominant hand dependent on age?

Akhil K.

A Foodie’s Paradise…Until It’s Not.

Zoya R., Giselle B., Hannah V.

How do the effects of subliminal perception impact gender-neutral advertisements?

Alicia C.

Using a Neural Network to Predict Social Media Reactions to the Aesthetic Qualities of an Image

Ramsey B

Suppression of Votes in Low-Income Communities During the 2020 Primary Election

Krista R.

How has the involvement of Asian-Americans in the film industry evolved?

Callia T.

Comparing the Affordability of Patented and Brand-Name Prescription Drugs for the Average Citizen in Thailand vs. the U.S.

Julia C.

Ethical and Cultural Considerations for Genetic Editing: A Literature Review

Ella S.

COVID-19's Impact on Working Mothers

Cate B.

What is microPREP, and what are its potential uses?

Elizabeth W. & Andrew Y.

The Correlation Between the U.S.’s Mental Health Care System and Crime Rates:

Sophie R.

Equitable Literacy Playtime: Play-Based Practices to Bridge Socioeconomic Opportunity Gaps in First to Third-Grade Literacy Development

Sarina S.

What's Happening with Homelessness in San Francisco

Cal C.

What biases do Asian Americans have on mental health and what can be done to unlearn them so that they can easier access mental health care?

Yasmin F.

Relationships Between NASA Budget Cuts and the Output of Spinoff Biomedical Engineering Projects, and How These Innovations Have Impacted the Medical World

Gemma S.

The Effects of Priming on Object Localization in the Visual Field

Edmund L.

Determining Correlation Between Pediatric Cancer and Mental Health Outcomes in Adult Survivors

Isabella O.

Measuring How Speech Patterns Differ in State Congressional Speeches Using Partisan and/or Regional Key Phrases

Nandita G.

Rebuilding the Fletcher Garden and Providing Environment-Focussed Curriculum

Shira G.

An Effective Treatment For COVID-19: CRISPR

Mona P.

What are the effects of total school spending per student on educational outcomes in California? How can the allocation of school funding provide equitable access to education?

Josh D.

Political Party Affiliation Influence on Vaccine Behavior and COVID Spread in the United States

Thea E.

Silent Struggles

Micah R.

How Can we Improve the Coverage and Efficiency of Algorithms for the Automated Testing of Android Mobile Applications?

Arul M.

What is the feasibility of starting a housing venture in college residents in Portland? Connect these findings to why college housing opportunities aren't as prevalent in the Silicon Valley.

Hannah P., Julia Q., & Allison W.

Artistic Expression: What value does art have in social justice movements?

Rebecca H.

RNA Folding with CoFold

Edward T.

The Chester Project

Lindsey M

Meal Preparation Post Graduation

Quinn S.

Using Game Theory to Change the Booster Vaccine Distribution and Lower COVID-19 Deaths

Shuya L.

How Age Affects Perceptions of Inclusion of People with Disabilities

Amanda H.

Voting Education for High School Students

Elizabeth J.

Correcting Yoga Poses through Pose Estimation

Ziyue W.

How would inserting transition metals into 2 dimensional materials such as graphene, silicene and boron nitride affect its catalytic properties?

Tian C.

How different grade levels implement play based learning in their classrooms.

Brody R.

What is the effect of using actergy as a metric on developing muscle training and sports performance?

Sean L.

The Anonym Project

Yara S.

Influence of Musical Genres on Mood - A PALY Study

Sophia S.

Impact of Social Media’s Use of Photography on Teenagers Under the Age of 18 in the United States

Stella D.

What affect does demographics have on phone choice?

Norman K. & Edward K.

Effectiveness of the Voluntary Transfer Program

Ben B.

Use of Facial Recognition Technology in Law Enforcement

Sasha L.

Ending Patent Trolls

Reza N.

Affordable Housing Advocacy

Chilton C., Siena H., Aditya S.