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Demo Day Projects by GIR Scholars
Demo Day is the finale milestone of the Girls In Research experience—a global, research symposium where our high school scholars present their original, and groundbreaking university-level research. From theoretical physics to molecular oncology, these young innovators break barriers, proving that age and location are no limits to academic discovery. GIR's Demo Day showcases innovative talent and bold ideas, inspiring our community and beyond with the next generation of cutting-edge thinkers.
Saturday November 9th, 2024 Demo Day
From Multimodal Deep Learning Models to Replicating Lotus Hydrophobicity
Full Program (Click Here for Detailed PDF)
Join us for Demo Day, where our graduating research scholars present their final projects! Each scholar will deliver a 7-minute presentation, followed by insightful feedback from the panel. A total of 14 GIR scholars from 11 countries on 3 continents will be graduating!
- Date and Time: 8 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST (New York Time Zone / UTC-5)
Link (Click Here): whereby.com/girls-in-research
8:00am EST Opening Remarks & Panelists Introduction by CEO, Elizabeth Ulanova
8:15am EST Eve Ang, Age 16, Singapore, Singapore
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
"Development Of A Multimodal Deep Learning Model In Tumour-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Treatment Prediction And Outcomes"
Mentor: Rhea Parande, University of Oxford
8:30am EST Thevishri Thinaharan, Age 16, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
“The Effect of the Gut-Brain Axis on Lewy Body Dementia”
Mentor: Jeremy Conway, Harvard University
8:45am EST Mishaal Irfan, Age 18, Lahore, Pakistan
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
“Genetics vs. Environment: Influences on Personal Decision-Making”
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania
9:00am EST Alejandria E. Ayende, Age 17, Iba, Zambales, Philippines
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 4 Week
“Replicating Lotus Hydrophobicity in Alternative Food Packaging Material”
Mentor: Jeremy Conway, Harvard University
9:15am EST Aida Musaxadjayeva, Age 16, Uzbekistan
Research Scholar: Social Sciences Track, 10 Week
“The Cognitive Impact of Music: Analyzing the Effects of
Instrumental Music on Student Performance During Study and Exams”
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania
9:30am EST 15 minutes Intermission
9:45am EST Nishat Tasnim, Age 16, UAE & Bangladesh
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
“Investigating the Role of Long Non-Coding RNAs in
Modulating Immune Checkpoint Genes in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer”
Mentor: Linda Melodia, Harvard University
10:00am EST Dono Khojanazarova Murod Qizi, Age 17, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Research Scholar: Tech Track, 4 Week
"Multimodal Sarcasm Detection and its Use as an
Evaluative Tool for Sentiment Analysis in Language Learning Models"
Mentor: Walid Sabihi, University of Oxford
10:15am EST Cailin Rugema Francesca Ihozo, Age 15, Kigali, Rwanda
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"The Use of Clean Energies and Technologies in East Africa and How They Affect Rural Communities"
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania
10:30am EST Aizhamal Kozhanova, Age 16, Astana, Kazakhstan
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 4 Week
“Addressing the Contradictory Effects of Food Restraints:
The Impact of Dietary Restrictions on Mental Health of Patients withType 1 Diabetes”
Mentor: Linda Melodia, Harvard University
10:45am EST Varnessa Kayen Varlyngton, Age 13, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
“Robotics Revolution: The Implications of Al and Robotics in Neuroscience”
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania
11:00am EST 15 minutes Intermission
11:15am EST Munkhzul Jargalsaikhan, Age 17, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Humanities & Social Sciences, 10 Week
“From Monarch Butterflies to Everyday Queens: Bearing the Weight of Late Climate Change Actions”
Mentor: Caroline King, Stanford University
11:30am EST Xurshida Jo'rayeva, Age 17, Uzbekistan
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"The Psychological Impact of Water Scarcity During Droughts and the
Role of Sustainable Water Quality Management in Mitigating Stress"
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania
11:45am EST Parmita Vijay, Age 17, Bangalore, India
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 4 Week
“The Dynamics of Hormonal Influence on Neurogenesis”
Mentor: Linda Melodia, Harvard University
12:00pm EST Haneyya Umer Siddiqui, Age 18, Karachi, Pakistan
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
“How Do Playing Styles and Position Specific Demands Influence ACL Injuries
In Female Basketball Players: A Systematic Review And Meta Analysis”
Mentor: Aiwei Zeng, University of Cambridge
12:15pm EST Closing Remarks & Processions by CEO, Elizabeth Ulanova
Past Demo Day Presentations, Program, and Recordings
August 11th, 2024 Demo Day
From Nutrition-Dense Food Powers To The Impacts of Quantum Physics on Morality
Full Program (Click Here for Detailed PDF)
Sunday August 11th, 2024 Demo Day Program Schedule
Join us for Demo Day, where our graduating research scholars present their final projects! This is their moment to showcase the incredible work they've accomplished throughout their research programs. Each scholar will deliver a 7-minute presentation, followed by insightful feedback from the panel.
A total of 13 GIR scholars from 10 countries on 4 continents will be graduating!
- Date and Time: 11 AM EDT - 3 PM EDT (New York Time Zone / UTC-4)
- Link: whereby.com/girls-in-research
11:00am EDT Opening Remarks & Panelists Introduction by Elizabeth Ulanova
11:15am EDT Sachi Paredes, Age 15, Manila, Philippines, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
"Transforming Agricultural Waste: Developing a Nutrition-Dense Food Powder for Sustainable Food Solutions"
Mentor: Jeremy Conway, Harvard University
11:30am EDT Wairimu Karanu, Age 17, Nairobi, Kenya, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"The Impacts of Physics on Morality: Disproving Materialism and Biocentrism Through Quantum Physics"
Mentor: Elizabeth Ulanova, Harvard University
11:45am EDT Aksungul Adilbekova, Age 15, Nukus, Uzbekistan
Nilufar Mamadaliyeva, Age 17, Samarkand, Uzbekistan,
July 2024 Cohort, 4 Week App Builder
"Dia-Care: A Diabetes Management Application"
Mentor: Tiger Yotsawat, University of Cambridge
12:00pm EDT Trisha Mehta, Age 17, Dubai, UAE, July 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 4 Week
"Stem Cells To Create Organoids for Potential Microgravity-Caused Inner Ear Defects"
Mentor: Jeremy Conway, Harvard University
12:15pm EDT 15 minutes Intermission
12:30pm EDT Aziza Ne'matova, Age 16, Navoi, Uzbekistan, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Tech Track, 10 Week
"Perception and Awareness Survey on Quantum Key Distribution Methods"
Mentor: Walid Sabihi, University of Oxford
12:45pm EDT Alexandra Sanchez, Age 15, Ica, Peru, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"Astromining for Sustainable Resource Utilization and Economic Growth"
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania
1:00pm EDT Aizhamal Kozhanova, Age 16, Astana, Kazakhstan, July 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 4 Week
"Addressing the contradictory effects of food restraints: the impact of dietary restrictions on mental health of patients with type 1 diabetes"
Mentor: Linda Melodia, Harvard University
1:15pm EDT Sania Batool, Age 16, Hyderabad, Pakistan, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"The Influence of Surgical Robots on Patient Trust in Oncology and Healthcare Workers, with a Focus on Job Satisfaction"
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania
1:30pm EDT 15 minutes Intermission
1:45pm EDT Ezoza Nizomova, Age 16, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"The Triple Frontier of Space Tourism: Effects on Human Life, Sustainability, and Public Sentiment"
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania
2:00pm EDT Milagros Tacacho, Age 16, Salta, Argentina, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"Public Policies and Their Impact on Argentina's Nuclear Energy Sector: A Critical Analysis of Ley de Bases"
Mentor: Elizabeth Ulanova, Harvard University
2:15pm EDT Melisa Tatar, Age 17, Ankara, Turkey, July 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Social Sciences Track, 4 Week
"Abortion, Mental Health, and Religion in the US: Unveiling the Complex Interplay Affecting Women Seeking Abortions"
Mentor: Pontus Goeransson, University of Oxford
2:30pm EDT Varnessa Kayen Varlyngton, Age 13, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"Robotics Revolution: The Implications of AI and Robotics in Neuroscience"
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania
2:45pm EDT Closing Remarks & Processions by Elizabeth Ulanova
FULL VIDEO RECORDING OF AUGUST 11TH, 2024 DEMO DAY BELOW
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