The H. Joseph Gerber Medal of Excellence, established by CASE, was awarded to the top winners of the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair. The medal was created to recognize and honor the technical leadership of H. Joseph Gerber (1924-1996) in the invention, development and commercialization of manufacturing automation systems for a wide variety of industries, making those industries more efficient and profitable in a global competitive environment. .
The H. Joseph Gerber Medal of Excellence 2024
Ashley Malkin, Greenwich High School, Greenwich, CT – Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair: 1st place, Life Sciences, Senior Division; Project: Development and in vitro verification of a polymer for transport in the blood-brain barrier using a novel machine learning model
Meiyin Ren, Westminster School, Simsbury, CT – Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair: 1st place, Physical Sciences, Senior Division; Project: Pneumatic shoulder rehabilitation device with double degrees of freedom based on flexible materials
Saachi Goyal, Academy of Engineering and Information Technology, Stamford, CT – Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair – Urban School Challenge High School Winner; Project: A new machine learning model for the classification of the estrous cycle in mice
Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair 2024: High School Winner, Urban Schools Challenge
Palaniappan Manikandan and Duke Clottey, Academy of Engineering and Aerospace, Windsor, CT – Project: Using piezoelectric sensors to harvest energy from car tires and road surface
Connecticut Youth Science and Humanities Symposium 2024
1st place: Antonia Kolb, King School, Stamford, CT; Project: DETICKT IT: a machine learning-based application for real-time tick identification and spatiotemporal disease risk
2nd place: Snigtha Mohanraj, University of Engineering and Science Magnet School, West Haven, CT; Project: Synthesis of a porous polymeric sponge matrix using a modified sodium alginate clay composite for adsorption removal of microplastics and oil from contaminated water
3rd place: Harshil Yerrabelli, Conard High School, West Hartford, CT; Project: Quantum computing in medical diagnosis: a QSVM approach for Alzheimer’s disease classification
4TH Place: Ashley Malkin, Greenwich High School, Greenwich, CT; Project: Development and in vitro verification of a polymer for transport in the blood-brain barrier using a novel machine learning model
5TH Place: Dina Watson, Manchester High School, Manchester, CT; Project: Determination of the predictive ability of the severity of beech leaf disease symptoms after leaf emergence in spring based on the abundance of nematodes overwintering in the buds of Fagus grandifolia
2024 Connecticut Invention Convention CASE Awardees
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Jhose Ashitha, Illing High School, Manchester, CT, Mall Barricade
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charlotte bunting, William J. Johnston High School, Colchester, CT, car seat
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David Island, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School, Bridgeport, CT, Fragrant Fido
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Connor Flynn St. Rose of Lima School, Newtown, CT, Safe-Twist
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Advait Garg, Irving A. Robbins High School, Farmington, CT, The Not Flop Top
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Nolan Kosciukiewicz, John Wallace High School, Newington, CT, Super fin
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Oliver Lind Talcott Mountain Academy of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Avon, CT, The Boreabrush
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justin miller, Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, North Windham, CT, Glove Breaker
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Sofia Murray, Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, North Windham, CT, A Piece of Cake
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Nicholas Peach, Independent Inventor, Marlborough, CT, Self-Charging Car
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Maria Rocha-Reaes, Discovery Magnet School, Bridgeport, CT, The Velcro Labeler
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sacco lily, Hamden High School, Hamden, CT, OWBIS
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Arya Samat, Talcott Mountain Academy of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Avon, CT, GER Green Energy Reminder
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Phoenix Soto, Discovery Magnet School, Bridgeport, CT, wax slaked
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Isabel Velez, Benjamin Jepson Magnet School, New Haven, CT, The Tear Eliminator
The Connecticut General Academy of Sciences and Engineering was created by the General Assembly in 1976 to provide expert guidance in science and technology to the people and state of Connecticut, and to promote the application of science and technology to human and economic well-being.
CASE’s distinguished list of members is chosen based on recognition of their scientific and engineering distinction achieved through significant contributions in theory or applications, as evidenced by published original books and articles, patents, pioneering of new fields and in development, and innovative, outstanding products. leadership of nationally recognized technical teams, public service, and external professional awards in recognition of scientific and engineering excellence. Thirty-five new members this year include representatives from Ambri, Inc., Central Connecticut State University, the Independent Data Consortium for Aviation, RTX, UCONN, and Yale University.
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