Kevin Ellis – Catlin Gabel School, Portland, OR

Project: Automatic Parallelization Through Dynamic Analysis

Kevin, 18, conducted research on developing a method for automatically converting a computer program not designed to use more than one processor into an equivalent program that uses multiple processors. This can make a program run much faster. In addition to his research, Kevin is an FRC robotics winner.

Yale Fan – Catlin Gabel High School, Portland, Oregon

Project: Adiabatic Quantum Algorithms for Boolean Satisfiability

Yale, 17, studied quantum computers, which rely on quantum mechanics to accomplish certain tasks exponentially more efficient than classical computers. The work implied that quantum computers could outperform classical computers for a class of hard problems, and gives new insight into the capabilities of exciting prospective technology based on theoretical physics. Fan was a US Physics Olympiad finalist and is also a self-taught pianist.

Jason Gandleman - Staples High School, Westport, CT

Project: Bioinformatic and Synthetic Approaches to Studying Advanced Glycation End-products

Jason, 17, knows firsthand the impact diabetes can have on individuals as he has watched many family members be afflicted with this disease. His research aims to find a novel therapy that will prolong and improve the lives of the millions of people with diabetes. Jason, who speaks Mandarin Chinese fluently, was also awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award from the White House.

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