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Sleep paralysis is a type of sleep disorder that is currently incurable. Our project aims to test a theory that people experiencing sleep paralysis can be awakened by using our specially designed accessory called The Reviver. Our device is programmed to begin vibrating when the internal microphone detects the sounds of an individual in sleep paralysis.

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Introducing E.Y.E. (Evolving Your Education), your tech superhero sidekick designed to defend against eye strain caused by prolonged screen exposure and rescue your mental vibes with built-in mindfulness exercises whenever you need a break from the digital chaos. Our innovative solution combines customizable blue light filtering screen adjustments for your devices to optimize screen visuals based on your preferences for daytime and nighttime usage. Whether you’re powering through research, homework, or scrolling through TikTok, E.Y.E. is here to save your eyes and calm your mind.

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Beehives are being exposed to harmful toxins, which are causing a rapid decline in the bee population. Pesticides, particularly Neonicotinoids (neonics), are commonly used to eliminate bugs on crops, but are having a devastating effect on bees. Our group has developed a bee pesticide detector to address this issue. The device can detect different levels of targeted pesticides in and around a beehive, and indicate how dangerous the toxicants are. The detector has three levels of display to indicate the level of danger: green, yellow, and red. Green indicates that the air is pesticide-free, yellow indicates slightly poisonous air, and red indicates dangerously poisonous air. Bees are vital for pollination of animal and human food sources, such as fruits, vegetables, and nuts. If pesticides continue to harm bee colonies, all the plants that bees pollinate will die off, causing animals that rely on them to perish as well. By producing this detector, we’re not only saving bees but also the world.

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Our project, Architecture for the Better, is about changing the way our school building filters air using a handmade filter and manipulating the architecture. We are testing the air quality of our filter systems to determine which one works the best for the result we want.

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Our aim with Project Find Me is to improve heat-sensing drones used to locate people during natural disasters. We’ve developed a Microbit that provides heat signatures to the drone, which we believe will significantly enhance its performance and help save lives.

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Our project is an app that tailors volunteering opportunities to the user’s interests. The goal of this app is to reduce user stress and anxiety by having users engage in their passions and community, and it is meant to assist efforts in reducing global warming and unifying communities by increasing the population of volunteers. The name of the project is Viridis, which is Latin for “green” because we intend to make a positive impact on the environment by increasing awareness and participation in the climate change movement. We hope that our users will develop the mindset Viridis is designed to accomplish, “Help the world while helping yourself.”

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In our area of Texas, freshwater conservation is a major concern due to the arid climate and the use of groundwater for drilling oil. While drilling water wells, brine water is often found. To address this issue, we propose a portable water distillation system that can be taken to drill sites to desalinate brine water. This system can also be used for agricultural and home use to produce fresh water.

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Meet The Toadettes a group of middle school forward-thinkers who noticed the persistent lack of public seating and its unclean conditions. Focused on a solution, we’ve crafted the Sit-Pack, a lightweight, rectangular backpack that effortlessly transforms into a chair. Now, you can sit comfortably anywhere, irrespective of cleanliness. The Sit-Pack isn’t just a backpack; it’s a revolutionary blend of functionality and innovation, redefining comfort on the go.

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According to research, 92% of the plastic that floats on the ocean’s surface is microplastics. These tiny particles have also been found in drinking water, posing a threat to human health. Although it is possible to prevent the consumption of microplastics through the use of water filters, good quality filters can often be expensive and thus inaccessible to some individuals or companies. Our project aims to tackle the issue of microplastics in our waters by developing filters made from affordable and environmentally-friendly materials.

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Our mission is to create an engaging space that helps to educate current and future generations about the imminent problem of climate change. We aim to educate the community through fun activities and fascinating new technologies, such as carbon capture trees, solar panels, wind energy, and more! We plan to install these interesting technologies within our community’s park and create an educational building. The building will have rooms to hold summer camps, classes, and presentations. We will also have many activities and games planned out to educate children in a fun and engaging way. Our building will be consistent with our goal to fight climate change by incorporating green technologies, gardens, and ethical materials.

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Many parks located in the urban areas of Dallas are subjected to a lot of noise pollution. For our project, we have proposed a model of an urban park that integrates noise-reducing features to create a more tranquil environment. By utilizing a sound level meter to measure the noise levels before and after installing various noise-reducing features, such as sound barriers, vegetation, and water features, we have identified the most effective solutions for reducing noise pollution in our park.

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Unfortunately, public spaces that are meant to be accessible and comfortable for everyone, including the homeless, the elderly, and people with disabilities, have been transformed into the opposite due to the practice of hostile architecture, an urban design strategy that purposefully guides or restricts behavior. Fort Worth has several examples of this. In particular, benches have been designed in a hostile way, including slanted benches and bar benches. To address this problem, we propose creating non-hostile benches made from plastic materials. We will gather different types of plastic, such as water bottles, Starbucks cups, plastic bags, and packaging, and shape them into the components of our bench design. We hope to develop a simple process that educational institutions can use to make safe and environmentally friendly benches for their schools.

A trio of high school students is embarking on an exciting space adventure right from their classroom! Through the innovative “Sprouting in Space” project, they’re nurturing Mizuna plants with a twist – these aren’t ordinary seeds but ones irradiated to simulate Mars mission conditions. Their mission? To mastermind a solar-powered watering system, blending renewable energy with space farming. It’s a small step in their classroom, but a giant leap in understanding how to sustain life beyond Earth!

Our project is focused on reducing the carbon footprint of technology. We have developed an eco-friendly cooling system for data centers that utilizes electrocaloric cooling and other various components. This is important because if data centers continue to use non-renewable energy, energy consumption is expected to quadruple by mid-century, which will have a disastrous impact on the environment.

Zeenu is a renewable project that aims to harness an untapped energy source while simultaneously reducing oncoming traffic fatalities and ensuring the safety of drivers. Our vision is to install wind turbines inside road barriers located specifically on highways and interstates. This prototype can potentially produce energy from the slipstreams of passing vehicles. Due to the barriers placed between major roads, Zeenu will reduce the rate of fatalities caused by oncoming traffic on an active highway. The barriers will also offer a continuous source of light to help illuminate obscure roadways.

Produce Plastic aims to convert unused or soon-to-be thrown-out produce into biodegradable plastic that can help reduce waste and make the world a better place. Did you know that around 30-40% of farmers’ produce is never consumed? And 30% of food in American grocery stores is thrown away, resulting in about 16 billion pounds of food waste being compiled annually, with a majority ending up in landfills. What’s worse? The world produces around 390.7 million tons of plastic waste annually. The plastic extracted to manufacture single-use plastic bags emits vast amounts of greenhouse gases that heavily contribute to global climate change. Our solution to these problems is Produce Plastic, which is made from plant derivatives such as bananas, watermelon, potatoes, and agar powder. Through our unique process, we’ve created a biodegradable, eco-friendly plastic that is safe, affordable, and sustainable. It’s an excellent alternative to traditional plastic and can help reduce waste.

Introducing our Mission Possible tiny home, a mobile, easy-to-build, and accessible home. The prototype of this tiny house is intended to demonstrate a small-scale representation of a mobile home that can help reduce the displacement of individuals experiencing homelessness. The accessibility and cost-effectiveness of a mobile home are represented in this tiny house model. Instead of only offering traditional homes as an option for the homeless population, tiny homes provide a more affordable and accessible alternative that can be moved from place to place.