Resources

Where to Find Important Resources

As you prepare for WRMSSEF, having the right resources can make all the difference. To support you, we’ve put together some materials to guide you through each step of your project. Our WRMSSEF handbook has essential information that can help, from a breakdown of the scientific method to tips on creating a standout project board. Access the handbook anytime by clicking below, and watch our video for more!
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  • High School Science Research Projects That May Inspire you

    After seeing the devastation of the wildfires in California, Jack created a method for projecting vegetation recovery in wildfire-affected areas.
    As a concert violinist, Kento understood deeply the importance of having healthy, functioning ligaments in his hands. This led him to explore the effects of Hemarthrosis, a cause of joint pain and swelling, on the structure and function of ligament repair.
    Growing up visiting family in Egypt, Kareem witnessed environmental issues caused there by reliance on imported fossil fuels. This inspired him to leverage high-voltage direct current technology to address energy justice through sustainable technology in emerging markets.
    Bella's work examined mouse spinal cords to investigate potential links to Alzheimers and other neurological disorders. She focused on cellular senescence, an age-related condition where cells lose the abilityto divide.

  • High School Science Research Projects That May Inspire You

    As an aspiring marine biologists with family ties to Cuba, Asa was keenly aware of the disproportional impact of coral loss on places like Cuba. His work to restore Cuba's reefs involved research into the optimal nursery environment to cultivate coral growth.
    The integrated stress response (ISR) is a cellular mechanism that helps cancer cells survive and adapt to stressful conditions. Daniel studied how certain enzymes that regulate ISR work under metabolic stress in the most common form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
    Monoclonal antibodies have revolutionized disease treatment through interactions with human immune systems. Antibody X, a novel monoclonal antibody, targets a protein promoting obesity, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Rania investigated how Antibody X behaved under mechanical and temperature stress.
    The 3D genome is a structure that is critical for a variety of functions vital to cell survival. It is therefore important to identify the regulators responsible for its formation. Ethan worked on developing novel chromosome analysis techniques to understand the significance of a certain gene in the 3D genome.

  • High School Science Research Projects That May Inspire You

    Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease and most patients eventually suffer from a complication called peripheral neuropathy, which can cause weakness, numbness and pain, especially in hands and feet. Richa's research explored possible treatments for this condition.
    3-D printed Titanium (Ti) is the most common material used for orthopedic implant fusion surgery. Jonathan examined small characteristic improvements of the material that could be made to reduce problems of inflammation and improper healing during surgery through his research.
    Colorectal cancer detection methods are lacking due to the similarities in appearance between cancerous adenomas, benign (harmless) polyps, and the normal colon. Michael's work looked at new methods to differentiate between cancerous adenoma and benign polyps.
    Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease share a characteristic sign, which is the degeneration of certain neurons. Nathaniel investigated what would happen to those neurons if mice with Down Syndrome received supplements of choline, an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in the health of both the mother and the fetus during pregnancy.