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YPIE Science Research

We are very proud to share the in-depth science research conducted by our YPIE Scholars. 

Read more about our YPIE Regeneron Science Research Program.  Thank you to Regeneron for their generous support of Yonkers students!

YPIE Seniors

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Vitamin C and B1 Enhance the Growth and Reduce Fusarium Wilt Severity in Hydroponically Grown Cherry Tomato Plants

STEPHANIE BARROS
YPIE Scholar 2029

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Examining the Effects of Free Payload on Cancer Cell Lines

ARRIANA HOWELL
YPIE Scholar 2029

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Fine-Tuning OpenAI's Whisper ASR Model for Improved Speech Recognition in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

IAN CAVALLUZZI
YPIE Scholar 2029

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The Effect of Different Genres of Music on Intensity of Beta Waves in the AF7 Region of the Brain  

KAYLIE TRONCOSO 
YPIE Scholar 2029

Abi
Assessing The Role of lnc-AK057321 In NGN2-Driven Differentiation of Human iPSC-induced Neurons

ABIGAIL GUTIERREZ
YPIE Scholar 2029

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Designing a Plant Based Bioplastic: Exploring the Effect of Polymer Ratios on Mechanical Properties

FATHI ALI

YPIE Juniors

Maryam
The Concentration-dependent Effects of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on the Phase Transition Temperature and Enthalpy  of DOPC-based Lipid Membranes 

MARYAM AAMIR
YPIE Scholar 2030

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Effects of Teacher Burnout on Student Engagement

CHLOE CUMBERBATCH
YPIE Scholar 2030

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Ideology and Consumer Behavior

JEREMIAH JOSEPH
YPIE Scholar 2030

Giovanna
The Role of Personalized and Enriched Environments on Spinal Cord Injury Recovery in Mice

GIOVANNA LEIVA
YPIE Scholar 2030

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The Relationship Between Age and Climate Anxiety

KAI PROPHETE
YPIE Scholar 2030

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Examining Academic Performance Through the Lens of Dark Tetrad Personality Traits

AMELIA VARGHESE
YPIE Scholar 2030

Jeimy
Determining the Most Effective Art Genre in Reducing Stress and Anxiety Among Adolescents Using EEG Data

JEIMY AGUILAR
YPIE Scholar 2030

Danette
The Effects of Acute Stress In Influencing Hippocampal Synaptic Plasticity through Theta Wave Activity

DANETTE DANQUAH
YPIE Scholar 2030

Amy
Quantitative Comparison of Pesticides and Genes Known to Cause Dopaminergic Neuronal Damage

AMY KIM
YPIE Scholar 2030

Roberto
Assessing Microplastic Pollution in the Hudson River Before and After CSO-Linked Rainfall Events

ROBERTO LOPEZ
YPIE Scholar 2030

Ariella
The Biodegradability of Fabrics

ARIELLA RAM
YPIE Scholar 2030

Noel
Encapsulating Stem-Cell Beta Cells with the Chemokine CCR4 to treat Type 1 Diabetes

NOEL WILLIAMSON
YPIE Scholar 2030

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Predicting Air Quality for Climate Justice

HELENA CRUZ
YPIE Scholar 2030

Jayce
Effects of Epigenetic Transgenerational Inheritance on Locomotive Ability Among Generations of Drosophila

JAYCE GURCIULLO &
KIUM HWANGBO

YPIE Scholars 2030

Abi L
The Comparative Analysis of Biofertilizers And Inorganic Fertilizers In Butterhead Lettuce

ABBY LANGOMAS
YPIE Scholar 2030

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Using the xARM EEG Approach for Exoskeleton/Prosthesis Control

DION PARRA &
CHRISTOPHER REYES

YPIE Scholar 2030

Mircely
Recommending People Potential Friends with Similar Interests using Vector Space Similarity Metrics

MIRCELY RODRIGUEZ
YPIE Scholar 2030

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