Featuring SpHERES researchers, POETS Young Scholars, & Grainger Engineering Young Scholars
Friday, July 29, 2022 | 11:30-1:00pm Poster Presentations | 1:00-2:00 Closing Ceremony
On Friday, July 29, 2022, the summer’s research experience for high school students came to an end with a showcase and celebration. Thirty two high school researchers their mentors participated in 6 weeks of study and research with the Center for Power Optimization and Electro-thermal Systems (POETS) Young Scholars program, the Sparking High Schooler’s Excitement for Research in Engineering and Science (SpHERES) program, and the Grainger Engineering Young Scholars (GEnYuS) program.
This symposium will feature the research projects from 15 different research groups. The high school students were mentored by faculty and students at the University of Illinois, and high school educators provided an added layer of mentoring during this expanded experience.
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Symposium Posters
Sparking High Schooler’s Excitement for Research in Engineering and Science
Coordinator: Dot Gordon
SpHERES Baymax Healthcare Robot - John Brownridge (University of Illinois Laboratory High School), Homer Radden II (High School of Saint Thomas More)
SpHERES 3D Printing Applications in Science - Alex Curry (Champaign Central High School), Henry Spinella (Centennial High School)
SpHERES Biocompatible Hydrogels - Paris Cumberlander (Intrinsic - Downtown Campus), Elizabeth Quansah (Jones College Preparatory)
SpHERES 3D Printing Applications in Science - Alex Curry (Champaign Central High School), Henry Spinella (Centennial High School)
SpHERES Biocompatible Hydrogels - Paris Cumberlander (Intrinsic - Downtown Campus), Elizabeth Quansah (Jones College Preparatory)
Center for Power Optimization and Electrothermal Systems (POETS) Young Scholars
Coordinator: Joe Muskin
POETS Developing and Testing Li Ion Batteries Under Heat - Anna Diamani (Centennial High School), Priya Haran (University Laboratory High School), Thomas Southey (University Laboratory High School)
POETS Engineering for Youth - Edna Huerta (Waubonsie Valley High School), Phillip Radoslavov (Neuqua Valley High School), Dhruv Syngol (Metea Valley High School)
POETS Optimization of Drones - Lucas Caldentey (University of Chicago Laboratory High School), Maya Germain (Jones College Preparatory)
Grainger Engineering Young Scholars (GEnYuS)
Coordinators: Lara Hebert and Marie-Pierre Lassiva-Moulin
GEnYuS-CS: Eye Exam Robot - Marlow Tracy (University Laboratory High School), Maya Viswanathan (University Laboratory High School)
GEnYuS-CS: Physical to Digital Writing - Annie Bilderback (University Laboratory High School), Elizabeth Spencer (University Laboratory High School)
GEnYuS-MRSEC: Understanding Circuit Components and their Applications - Treazure Edwards (Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School), Rachel Li (Whitney M Young Magnet High School)
GEnYuS-BioE: Analyzing Brain Activity Data with Python - Trish Richards (Sarah E Goode STEM Academy), Annie Wu (Walter Payton College Preparatory High School)
GEnYuS-Physics: ZDC Journey - Gio Cyril (Marian Catholic High School), Camden Nall (Christian Brothers College High School)
GEnYuS-Physics: Visualizing Quantum Mechanics - Jose Davila Jr (Lindblom Math and Science Academy), Ajani King (Richwoods High School)
GEnYuS-Physics: Applications and Theory Behind Quantum Networking - Ananya Shah (Centennial High School), Maya Stori (Urbana High School)
GEnYuS-Physics: Comparing the Performance of sPHENIX Calorimeter Blocks - Rameses Mendoza (Fenwick High School), Josue Rosas (John Hancock High School)
GEnYuS-Physics: Designing and Testing Uniform Magnetic Fields to Measure Neutron Dipole Moment - Aylah Altahhan (Centennial High School), Riley McJunkin (Centennial High School)
GEnYuS-Physics: ZDC Journey - Gio Cyril (Marian Catholic High School), Camden Nall (Christian Brothers College High School)
GEnYuS-Physics: Visualizing Quantum Mechanics - Jose Davila Jr (Lindblom Math and Science Academy), Ajani King (Richwoods High School)
GEnYuS-Physics: Applications and Theory Behind Quantum Networking - Ananya Shah (Centennial High School), Maya Stori (Urbana High School)
GEnYuS-Physics: Comparing the Performance of sPHENIX Calorimeter Blocks - Rameses Mendoza (Fenwick High School), Josue Rosas (John Hancock High School)
GEnYuS-Physics: Designing and Testing Uniform Magnetic Fields to Measure Neutron Dipole Moment - Aylah Altahhan (Centennial High School), Riley McJunkin (Centennial High School)
