Research lands two LWSD students in Top 300 of Regeneron Science Talent Search


Research lands two LWSD students in Top 300 of Regeneron Science Talent Search

Two LWSD seniors were named Top 300 Scholars in the 77th Regeneron Science Talent Search. The students were selected from 1,818 entries.

August Chen, Redmond High School, and Neha Hulkund, Tesla STEM High School, will each receive $2,000. Each of their schools will also receive $2,000 to use toward STEM-related activities.

For his project, Chen is “Analyzing Systems of Colliding Tangent Balls.” He used linear algebra and combinatorial thinking to determine how many elastic collisions could occur between a pair of tangent balls. His analysis used natural geometric configurations, both in two dimensions and a higher number of dimensions.

Hulkund is researching “The Application of Machine Learning Algorithms for Epileptic Seizure Prediction and Detection Using EEG Data.” After her cousin was diagnosed with epilepsy, Hulkund analyzed brainwaves recorded in epileptic patients. She used a technique called “machine learning” to train a computer to look for brain-activity patterns before each seizure. Her work is featured in Science News for Kids.

The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,818 applicants from 555 high schools in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and six American and international high schools overseas. The scholars were selected based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists.

View the full list of scholars. The top 40 Finalists will be announced on Jan. 23. Finalists receive $25,000 and are eligible to compete for the top prize of $250,000 in Washington, D.C.


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