Paul Masih Das, Lawrence High School, Cedarhurst, NY

Project: A Novel Chemical Synthesis for >1 MUm 2 Graphene Sheets

Paul, 17, studied and developed a new and innovative synthesis method for graphene. In the past, he researched nanoparticles in toothpaste and he devised a simple method to create comparatively large grapheme sheets. Paul plays tennis and is a Chamber Orchestra Manager.

Ruoyi Jiang – Ward Melville High School, East Setauket, NY

Project: Targeting Loop Dynamics in BetaI/BetaIII Isotype Tubulin: The Application of In Silico Techniques in Combating Chemotherapy Drug Resistance

Ruoyi, 17, used a supercomputing modeling to study why drug resistance occurs with Paclitaxel, a widely-used cancer drug. He found an explanation for the drug resistance and a solution based on the shape of the abnormal protein. Additionally, Ruoyi is the chief editor of his school’s student newspaper and recently won the 2009 Siemens’ Science Competition.

Tags: education, Intel, Paul Masih Das, Ruoyi Jiang, Science Talent Search Finalists, STS

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