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View our 2017-18 AAR Student Presentation projects that were featured at our annual Celebratory Showcase by discipline: Business, Humanities, Social Science, and STEM.
Business Owners and Mislabeling in the Seafood Industry
By Varun D.
Within the seafood industry, mislabeling is common. Some studies have found the mislabeling rate to be as high as 33%. One potential solution is to educate consumers about the issue so they can avoid mislabeled food. This project will find out how much consumers know about the issue and evaluate if education is an effective method for combating mislabeled seafood.
Case Study of Bay Area Entrepreneurs
By Lara N.
In a region full of big corporations and rapidly advancing ventures and technology, my project will take a look at the flip side: the small businesses and business owners in an area that is dominated by these big companies.
Ending Patent Trolls
By Reza N.
A Patent Assertion Entity (PAE), often more commonly known as a "patent troll," is a company that acquires overly broad patents to try and make money by threatening small businesses with lawsuits and collecting settlements. This project will examine how PAEs have negatively impacted innovation, the creation of small businesses, the economy, and stalling the ability for small businesses to... Read More
How Adoption of Cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin) as a Mainstream Form of Payment Might Be Affected as High-Frequency Trading Becomes More Prevalent Among Major Currencies
By Aidan H.
The aim of this research project is to determine whether or not there is price correlation between Nvidia GPUs and Bitcoin. As Bitcoin becomes increasingly popular, the demand for graphics processing units (GPUs) has reached new heights. GPUs are needed because "miners," or people who use computing power in exchange for Bitcoin, use them specifically because of their superior efficiency... Read More
How Employee Benefits Affect Company Productivity
By Amy W.
The harsh working enviornment of Apple factory employees in China and the lush work environment at Google's headquarters in Mountain View are both widely known, for opposite reasons. Although the treatment of the employees differs greatly, both groups are exceptionally efficient. How do employee benefits affect the behavior of the employees? In addition, how does employees' happiness affect... Read More
How Korean Beauty Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in the U.S.
By Cindy G.
The recent wave of influence by Asian/Korean culture in the U.S., known as the Hallyu Wave, has brought food, Korean dramas, and K-pop to America, as well as Korea's unique, elaborate beauty/skincare culture. Dewy skin, natural looks, and patented cushion formulas have all made their marks in the U.S.. Women entrepreneurs in America have taken advantage of ideas from the Korean beauty market... Read More
How Silicon Valley Companies Can Provide More Job Opportunities to Local Residents
By Jenna O.
Silicon Valley is a fiercely competitive market that large corporations and hopeful entrepreneurs flock to from all over the world. However, this has also led to an immense increase in the demand for land and building space. As a result, companies have begun to move into more residential areas, causing concern over gentrification. This project will study how well different companies integrate... Read More
How Social Media Affects Gender Equality
By Riya S.
This project focuses on how social media is being used to empower women. Despite efforts to use social media platforms to promote social good, women and women's rights issues are aggressively being shamed on social media in an attempt to shut these efforts down. This problem negatively impacts all women, because women are impacted by the effects of both systemic and specific sexism in their... Read More
How Teaspoon Collect Consumer Information to Better Target Marketing
By Ashley P.
Just two years ago, Teaspoon—a local Starbucks-like tea franchise with Asian influences—opened its very first store in Los Altos, CA. Now, it is one of the fastest growing companies in the Bay Area. With nine locations, twelve specialty drinks, and thousands of loyal customers, the demand for more effective digital marketing has increased greatly. Digital marketing is an essential part of any... Read More
How to Minimize Risk in Stock Market Investment
By Arjun K.
When you buy stock, you become a shareholder, which means you now own a "part" of the company. If the company's profits go up, you "share" in those profits. If the company starts doing well, you start earning money. However if a company starts to do badly, you can lose money. My project will examine how to invest into companies effectively by analyzing their growth and identifying and reducing... Read More
Income Effects on Computer Science
By Aizaak C.B.
There is an increasing demand for computer science workers who are proficient in coding. Recently, the average annual salary for computer science workers in Silicon Valley has been around $133,000, and the national average is has been around $113,000, according to Glassdoor's salary database. Several nonprofits have been organized to help provide a bridge for underrepresented communities to... Read More
Non-Traditional Variables for Measuring the Stability of the Economy
By Lawrence F.
Despite efforts to improve our methods of analyzing the economy, we were unable to foresee the devastating crash of 2008. Traditional measures such as GDP fail to represent all aspects of the American economy. As a result, economists have researched the relationships between the economy's stability and other variables, such as stock prices, banking development, and environmental conditions. I... Read More
Robotics for All: Development and Growth of a Non-Profit
By Max G.
I am learning how to expand and grow my nonprofit, Robotics for All. The mission statement of Robotics for All is: "Robotics for All strives to educate students from disadvantaged communities in robotics and STEM to help them gain beneficial skills which will be useful throughout the rest of their academic and professional careers." I currently teach at Mariano Castro Elementary School in... Read More
"Pasung" Shackling the Mentally Ill in Indonesia
By Dhesya S.
The goal of this project is to determine whether or not the government of Indonesia is aware of how severe "Pasung" shackling a mentally ill person is in rural and poorer parts of the country. The project is targeting those specific areas because they are far from hospitals, and most people there can't afford proper medication or treatment. The project will consist of personal interviews from... Read More
Causes of Stigma Against Students with ADHD in Palo Alto and How to Counter Them
By Margaret L.
Approximately 6.4 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD, with a 5% increase of diagnoses per year since 2003. There are many negative stigma associated with school-aged children with ADHD. The stigma can affect treatment efficiency as well as the mental well-being of individuals affected by ADHD. Prior studies have found that children with ADHD self-identified most of their behavior... Read More
Changing the Narrative: How Men Can Be Encouraged to Express Their Emotions
By Adrien T.
Mainstream culture in the United States tends to promote hyper-masculinity, which rewards the rejection of emotion ("real men don't cry") and embraces sexual conquest ("sleep with as many women as possible, treat them poorly"). By being encouraged to reject emotion, men are discouraged from developing deep friendships or connections. This can also lead to mental health issues. This project... Read More
Comparison of Left-Behind Children in Rural China and Immigrant Chinese Students in the United States
By Stella (Qinqin) W.
In recent years, China's population of left-behind children (i.e., children who have at least one parent who has migrated to an urban area in search of employment to support the family) is on rise. Researchers have found a general trend of left-behind children's emotional well-being and academic performance suffering negative effects due to the resulting lack of parental care. Also, as an... Read More
Creativity in Education: Creativity Carts
By Sam G.
Creativity carts are carts filled with arts and crafts supplies that are used in PAUSD elementary schools during creative sessions or lessons. I am going to administer surveys to teachers who participate in the creativity carts program to determine what additions can be made to the creativity carts to maximize their effectiveness, and how the creativity carts enhance the education of... Read More
Developing a Better Litter Prevention Program
By Julie C.
My project focuses on how to alleviate the issue of litter. This project will involve running a school-wide program where, using incentives, students are encouraged to pick up the litter they see around campus. Students who participate in the program will be in the running for a prize, which will be awarded at a public event. The goal of this pilot program is to instill an anti-littering... Read More
Effectiveness and Availability of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for People with Mental Challenges in the Bay Area
By Emma V.
This research project will examine the accesibility and effectiveness of equine-assisted therapy in the Bay Area. Case studies and interviews with therapists will be used to develop materials (specifically, a pamphlet) to increase access and outreach. This pamphlet will be developed as a tool to educate the public on what equine-assisted therapy is and what current resources exist in the Bay... Read More
Environmental Racism
By Ricardo L
Environmental racism is about the deliberate placement of environmental hazards such as toxic waste and treatment plants for toxic waste in minority and low-income neighborhoods. Despite federal laws that protect these people, environmental racism is still a factor in moder American life. This research project will examine federal laws pertaining to racial discrimination and environmental... Read More
Gardening and Student Health
By Benjamin A.
This project focuses on bettering Paly students' health through a community garden. The intent is to show how a community garden can improve both physical and mental health. Students will be able to learn hard work and dedication while at the same time learning what its like to nurture something. Students' confidence will increase, and they will spend more time outside.
How Age Affects Perceptions of Inclusion of People with Disabilities
By Amanda H.
Young children assigning meaning to their perceptions of people different than themselves is an indicator of developing judgements. Understanding this shift from perception to judgement may shed light on why people become less inclusive as they grow older. This project will study patterns of inclusivity in maturing children to determine if it is possible to reverse misinformed negative... Read More
How Destructive Female Friendships Relate to Competition Between Women for Relationships and Professional Success
By Sydney M.
This project's goal is to look at unhealthy female friendships and to determine whether negative behaviors that can often arise between girls—such as the exclusion of "friends" and gossiping—are intentional or subconscious. This project will also study the differences between male and female friendships, for better or for worse, and what causes these differences. Through the examination of... Read More
How Different Kinds of Media Affect Perception of Mental Health
By Oscar S.
I put together a podcast about mental health, which includes interviews about people's personal experiences. A focus group will be surveyed about their perceptions of mental health. Then, the podcast will be played to the same focus group, and they will be surveyed on their perception of mental health after the podcast. The two sets of surveys will be compared to determine whether and how the... Read More
How Different Types of Unstable Housing Situations Lead to Distinct Health Outcomes Among HIV/AIDS Patients who Experience Housing Insecurity
By Alexandra S.
Prior research has shown that unstable housing leads to significantly worse health outcomes for people living with HIV/AIDS. However, current housing programs for HIV/AIDS patients who experience housing insecurity have not been effective in promoting better health outcomes for these patients. Perhaps our measurement of homelessness is imprecise and overlooks a diversity of unstable housing... Read More
How Government Policy Relating to Homelessness Affects the Education of Homeless Youth in the Bay Area
By Louisa K.
The goal of this project is to research the effects of both federal and state legislation in regard to the education of homeless students. Interviews with school administrators will be conducted to determine what changes, accommodations, and services homeless students need in order to succeed. This data will be synthesized, summarized, and then presented.
How High Schools in America Support Students with Mental Health Issues
By Olivia W.
For this project, I will be going to different high schools in the Bay Area and meeting with their guidance counselors and administration. I will ask them what programs and services they offer to support students at school with mental health issues. I will then use this information to evaluate each school. The results will be used to create a baseline of what all students need.
How PAUSD Can Encourage Racial Diversity in Honors and AP STEM Classes
By Chiara B.
This research project will be taking a case study inquiry approach to investigate the causes behind the lack of underrepresented minorities in honors and AP STEM classes at Palo Alto High School. Minorities make up a disproportionately small fraction of the greater STEM workforce, which may be attributed to a lacking high school curriculum. Through the coding of interviews, this project hopes... Read More
How Political Isolation Affects Political Polarization
By Sophie A.
Our project analyzes political polarization in America. We built an algorithm that used phrases typically associated with Democrats or Republicans to try to determine which party a speech sample belongs to. We will run speeches from politicians that are in the minority political party in their state and see how accurate our algorithm is in determining the party of the speaker. We will compare... Read More
How Toxicity and Gender Change the Way People Play Games Before the Game Even Starts
By Alex A.
This research project will examine if and how toxicity and gender change the way people play video games before they pick up the controller. The medium for this project will be the online game Overwatch and—within the game—how players' choice of game character changes depending on whether or not they are exposed to toxicity. The aim is to see the impact of toxicity on stereotypes within gaming... Read More
Identifying Effective Instructional Technology in 6-8 Education
By Aditi P.
This research aims to determine which types of instructional technology teachers should use to drive student learning. Over 90% of schools provide access to computers and internet access, but many teachers either choose not to use instructional technology or use technology ineffectively. This study aims to produce results that can assist teachers in choosing the most effective and efficient... Read More
Identifying Effective Methods to Encourage Households to Compost
By Maya A.
When food decays in a landfill, it is trapped under layers of garbage, creating an anaerobic environment that causes methane to be released into the atmosphere. When food is composted, it decays in an aerobic environment, producing carbon dioxide, a much less potent green house gas, instead. Although all Palo Alto residents have been given compost bins, they are not always used. This research... Read More
Improving Effective Use of Existing Technology in Public Schools
By Vivian N.
The "digital divide" refers to the gap between privileged and underprivileged people as seen through their access to technology. Although technology has become more affordable, there is a lack of understanding of how to use it to its full advantage. Palo Alto High School provides students with Chromebooks, but these machines are dependent on wifi and lack significant standalone computer... Read More
Increasing Access to Higher Education for Low-Income Students
By Sarah S.
There is a college access problem for low-income students. Nationwide efforts have been made to increase access to higher education, and nationwide efforts have been made to increase access, but "while half of all people from high-income families have a bachelor's degree by age 25, just 1 in 10 people from low-income families do" (Bailey, Dynarski, 2011). This negatively impacts low-income... Read More
Investigating Perception of Bias in U.S. News Outlets
By Olivia C.
In our polarized political environment, the claim that the media is biased is leveraged almost daily. However, most studies are in conflict in terms of severity and direction of bias, leading most researchers to conclude that perception of bias is, to a significant degree, in the eye of the beholder. This study investigates where consumers perceive bias (i.e., which news outlets are perceived... Read More
Labor-related Macrosocial Forces of Japanese Karoshi
By Michael B.
Karoshi, or death by overwork, is a serious social problem in Japan. Employees work ludicrous amounts of overtime, and over the years, they develop health issues in the heart and brain. In order to solve this issue, it is important to understand how it has come about, how it is understood, how it is being dealt with, and how it would ideally be dealt with. This project seeks to investigate the... Read More
Mandatory Computer Science in School
By Nathan C.
Only about 40% of American public schools have computer science programs. Most of these are in the wealthiest regions in America. Children who live in low income neighborhoods will never have a chance to be exposed to these kinds of classes, and these classes could change their lives.
Measuring How Speech Patterns Differ in State Congressional Speeches Using Partisan and/or Regional Key Phrases
By Nandita G.
For this project, we will be designing a program to analyze speech patterns in state congressional speeches based on key words and phrases. Certain words and phrases are more characteristic of one political party than another, and the frequency of those words can be used to measure the speaker's party polarization. By measuring how accurately the program can identify the party of the speaker,... Read More
Mental Health in the Juvenile Justice System
By Tyler M.
Youths who have gone through the Juvenile Justice System are often underrepresented and overlooked. These youths often face irreversible changes to their mental health, such as the development of mental health disorders or the worsening of pre-existing conditions. Using data collected through a series of interviews and focus groups, we are going to create a proposal to submit to the city on... Read More
Paly Student Satisfaction with School Wellness Programs
By Jasmine M.-P.
This project will collect qualitiative data as to how students view various wellness programs at Palo Alto High School. The results can be used to improve program offerings.
Policy and the Movement of Undocumented Immigrants: A Look at the Correlation between State Policy and Undocumented Immigrant Populations in the United States over the Past 10 Years
By Ben S. & Vyomika G.
Over the course of the last few years, undocumented immigration has become more of a hot topic than ever. With all the discussion in recent months about DACA, deportation, and other issues, it has become increasingly difficult to separate facts from inaccurate rhetoric to understand how immigrants are actually integrated into American society. By understanding the policies set in place by... Read More
Protections Against Pesticide Exposure for Farmworkers
By Maya R.
This study aims to understand the ways in which farmworkers are protected from exposure to pesticides. Using interviews with various stakeholders and coding to analyze them, this research will attempt to identify best practices for preventing exposure to pesticides.
Reasons for and Impacts of Schools Cutting Their Arts Programs
By Alberto S.
This project aims to determine the impact that art classes have on the students. I have asked art teachers around the area to take a survey about their experience with under funding, and the impact that this has on their students.
Reasons for High Dropout Rates in World Language Classes and How to Encourage Students to Continue in Language Education
By Clare T.
In an increasingly globalized society, foreign language education is a key factor in breaking barriers and immersing oneself in a culture different from one's own. Most high schools have a two year language requirement, but many students choose not to continue language studies after the graduation requirement is met. Working with students and teachers, new methods of teaching were brainstormed... Read More
Teacher Well-Being
By Bridget L. and Kristina I.
Our project aims to assess teacher well-being at PALY. From research, teacher well-being affects not only teachers themselves, but it also affects the general climate of the school as well as the quality of students' education. We hope that by examining and bringing attention to the needs of the teachers at PALY, we can improve school, student, and teacher life all together.
The Effectiveness of Breathing Techniques in Improving Athletes' Mindsets and Resilience to Failure
By Ellie J.
A large part of whether an athlete can succeed in high school and beyond is how they respond to and view failure and errors made while playing in a game, such as a missed shot or turnover in basketball. Game time situations, meaning events that take place during time-sensitive moments while facing an opponent in an official match, can be stressful. This stress can lead athletes to browbeat and... Read More
The Effectiveness of Different Types of Music in Decreasing Stress, Increasing Motivation and Confidence, and Improving Mood
By Emily T.
The aim of this research project is to study the deliberate use of music to decrease stress and increase motivation among high school students in Palo Alto. While music therapy has been shown to be affective in increasing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, this practice requires the services of a trained music therapist. However, music can still benefit those who take... Read More
The Harmful Effects of Gentrification
By Miguel G.
This project will examine the issue of gentrification in America. Gentrification involves racial segregation and socioeconomic segregation through displacement of minority communities. This project will examine the types of methods that are being employed to help victims of gentrification and the effectiveness of these methods. It will also provide real-world accounts of those who have... Read More
The Importance of Student Participation in Language Development from Middle School to High School
By Arman M.
This project is looking to see how the opinions of students in French Class on student participation in comparison to the effectiveness of student participation on Language apprehension. The data for this project comes from a survey that will be distributed throughout French Classes from grades 7 through 12.
The Oral History of Palo Alto Senior Citizens
By Micaela W.
Many senior citizens in America struggle with feelings of loneliness and isolation, despite the efforts of various organizations to give seniors opportunities to interact socially. In a University of San Francisco study that included 1604 participants with an average 71 years old, 43% of seniors reported feeling lonely (Kim, 2012). Loneliness negatively impacts quality of life and can even... Read More
The State of Arts Education in K-12 Public Schools
By Kelsey L.
It is widely accepted that for education is important for America's youth. In particular, there is broad agreement that STEM subjects are essential, and that writing well is a valuable skill. However, an important opportunity in K-12 education is being ignored. K-12 public schools tend to lack arts education. Arguably, experiencing a Shakespeare performance by professional actors, viewing art... Read More
The Voluntary Transfer Program and the Racial Achievement Gap in PAUSD
By Talia S.
The "achievement gap" is the persistent disparity in educational performance among various groups and is a commonly discussed issue in today's society. In reality, there are numerous achievement gaps: the gender achievement gap, socioeconomic status achievement gap, learning disabilities achievement gap, and the racial achievement gap. When people talk about a generic achievement gap, it is... Read More
Tracking the Social Divide Between Special Education Students and General Education Students
By Mattie O.
My project is focused on the divide between Special Education and General Education students. I am researching the most effective ways of reaching a more diverse group of people through advertisements (in my project, flyers). To get to the bottom of this issue, I am looking at what design components, reach a more diverse group of people.
Underlying Causes of Incarceration and Preventing Recidivism
By Darrow H.
The prison system in America is systemically flawed. Despite efforts to fight systemic racism and lower the black-to-white disparities in incarceration rates, a disproportionate number of black people are being incarcerated for crimes for which white people would not even be convicted. 1 in 3 black men can expect to go to prison in their lifetimes, as opposed to 1 in 17 white men (Knafo, 2013... Read More
Using AI to Improve Relations Between the United States and North Korea
By Hyunwoo R.
North Korea and the United States do not have a friendly relationship, partly because of past conflicts. For my project, I want to look for ways that artificial intelligence can be used to find solutions to the confict between these two nations. AI has been used previously to detect threats, and I want to build upon this idea see if it can be taken a step farther to develop solutions to... Read More
Youth-Driven Mental Health Programs
By Madeline B.
I want to research how effective youth-driven wellness programs are at preventing student suicides. To do so, I will be surveying facilitators and participants and coding information from youth-driven mental health programs in Palo Alto.
Affordability of Medicine Within the United States
By Julia C.
The prices of some pharmaceutical drugs in America have become unaffordable for many Americans. Although affordability varies for each drug, overall cost has become a problem because people who are sick might not be able to afford the medicine they need. The cost of medication is so high partly because drug companies need to pay for their research, which is understandable, given that companies... Read More
AI Algorithm that Calculates the Heart Rate from an Electrocardiogram (ECG)
By Allen L.
My mentor will provide data sets of electrocardiograms that his company has collected. Using knowledge of machine learning that I will gain through background research, I will create an AI algorithm that will "learn" the relationship between an electrocardiogram and the heart rate. Essentially, I will feed my algorithm sets of electrocardiograms with corresponding heart rates, and the... Read More
Analyzing Sounds Emitted by Motorized Vehicles
By David S.
I will record and visually display sounds emitted by motorized vehicles, and I will use software to analyze those recordings to see if there are any trends. A significant amount of research has been done on the analysis of voice, but little has been done on sound analysis regarding the environment and inanimate objects.
Applications of Nanotechnology in Medicine
By Michael T.
In this project, I will be exploring the applications of nano scale particles in the field of medicine. Many medicinal techniques are effective but are not at peak efficiency and could be improved with nanotechnology. The development of nanotechnology will also impact the path medicine will take in the future and I will analyze current developments to get a sense of where the future is heading... Read More
Economic Gardens
By Jeremiah C.
The main roadblocks to developing fully sustainable gardens are factors that affect the water used in growing plants. Water ground soil evaporation is the amount of water that evaporates in an area of land in a given time frame. Groundwater erosion is a negative effect of having water flowing underground. Water efficiency is the amount of water that, when put into an area, is actually used by... Read More
Economical Transport of Probes into Interstellar Space
By Naveen T.
The idea behind this particular AAR project is to dig deeper into the practicality of sending satellites, probes, and other equipment into space. The launch of an object (similar to Voyager 1 and 2) to leave Earth will be simulated in this endeavor. A prototype design for a modern orbital class rocket will be developed. Over the course of this project, the estimated cost for launching... Read More
Effective Methods for a Counselor-Based School Mental Health Program to Prevent Additional Suicide deaths After a Public Suicide in PAUSD
By Claire B.
Despite numerous attempts at preventing suicide, high-achievement communities are still struggling to design programs that are effective at preventing these deaths. This problem has negatively impacted both individuals and communities at large, since people are still ... Read More
Effects of AI in a Changing Business Climate
By Arjun S.
As AI gains prevalence in more areas of society, it is becoming much more advanced and capable of rapidly changing many historically consistent or slow-to-evolve aspects of society, including business, economics, military strategy, entertainment. As AI capability continues to increase, how will AI affect business even further than it already has in the near future? To answer this question, I... Read More
Electric Regeneration in Electric Bikes
By Miles S.
This research project will study electric regeneration's effect on battery life, total run time, and number of times the battery is able to be recharged in electric bicycles. Other factors that will be examined include the stress that electrical braking takes off of the friction brakes and the difference between electric braking with a throttle and electric braking with a switch.
Graph Theory Study of Metal Doped Graphene Edge State
By Tian C.
There has been little study done on the edge state of graphene. By utilizing graph theory, we can accurately model the electron density in the edge state. This approach could be used to form certain carbon allotropes such as buckyballs and C nanotubes.
Graphene Doping
By Catherine L.
We will examine how properties of graphene change as we dope them with pairs of metals. We are using Quantum Espresso to simulate how the particles interact with each other. We will also compare these changes in properties to other experiments to see how this can be used as a semiconductor or for other purposes.
How Carbon Emissions Affect Climate Change
By Navid N.
As global temperature begins to rise, there are many effects throughout the world, including more floods, more rain, droughts, freezing, natural disasters, etc. There are many reasons why this climate change is currently taking place, but it is primarily due to human activities such as releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere through the burning of... Read More
How Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Causing Mutations in the Lever Arm of the Myosin Motor Affect the Function of the Myosin
By Michael C.
The goal of this study is to understand how hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (a heart disease usually caused by genetic mutations in the lever arm of the myosin motor) affects the function of myosin protein.
How Levels of the EGFR Protein in Cells Relate to Cancer Rates
By Isha R.
The goal of this project is to study the correlation between the amount of the EGFR protein in a cell and its likelihood to be cancerous. Multiple databases and studies will be analyzed. The obtained data will be used to determine whether or not there is a correlation between EGFR levels and cancer rates.
How Low Income California Residents Are Affected by Their Enrollment with MediCal
By Madeline M.
While MediCal was created to benefit low-income residents in California, it has also succeeded in creating new inconveniences and injustices for its recipients. Many doctors do not accept MediCal insurance due to its low reimbursement rates for the doctors, causing access issues for recipients. While there are many great nonprofit health clinics, people may not be aware of this option and will... Read More
How the Length of DNA Multimers Influences the Efficiency of Transforming the Bacteria Bacillus Subtilis
By Joy H., Stephanie Z.
As the need for efficient and safe pharmaceutical protein production grows with the population and number of therapeutics discoveries, the need to develop a more suitable, scalable host for protein production proves vital. The bacterial species Bacillus subtilis has substantial potential to serve as an efficient protein production host. However, transforming B. subtilis with foreign DNA is... Read More
How to Optimize and Naturalize Computer-Designed Images
By Andrew Z.
Utilizing machine learning, computers can now be taught to generate real images. This project uses a general adversarial network (GAN) to generate images. A GAN is composed of two neural networks: one plays the painter and one the judge. The painter uses responses from the judge to improve its painting, eventually generating life-like images. However, getting a GAN to work as intended in this... Read More
How Variation in Response to Medication due to CYP450 Enzymes Affects Adverse Drug Reaction Rates (in Terms of Health and Healthcare Costs) Through Prevention of Adverse Drug Reaction?
By Renee S.
Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), negative reactions to medication when used as prescribed, are responsible for many deaths each year in the United States. Estimates from different studies range from 7,000 deaths a year (courtesy of a study conducted by the Institute of Medicine in 2000) to as high as 106,000 a year, which would place ADRs as the fourth leading cause of death in the United States... Read More
Identifying the Most Effective Single Agent for Treating Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
By Manya Z.
Follicular lymphoma is the most common form of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a disease that takes the lives of thousands each year. It is often treated with a combination of drugs tailored to be the most suitable for each individual patient, but there are dozens of single agents and treatment regimens that makes it confusing for the patient. This project attempts to resolve some confusion by... Read More
Improving Animal Models Best Represent Alzheimer's Disease
By Allison C.
This research project will analyze the flaws in using current mice models to evaluate Alzheimer's disease. The limitations of mice models will be identified through extensive research and previous studies. These findings will contribute to suggesting potential improvements to the modeling of Alzheimer's disease. The project will validate the findings by applying them to other organisms... Read More
By Iris H.
Integrating Autonomous Vehicles into Current Roadway Networks
By Devin A.
With complete adoption of fully autonomous vehicles likely to take decades, it is important to understand how autonomous cars will operate simultaneously with human-driven cars. This research is investigating how to integrate autonomous vehicles into current roadway infrastructure via simulations of a metropolitan freeway. By measuring average trip time and traffic flow rate, different... Read More
Interest Levels in Science Classes at Paly
By Jonathan S.
Nationwide, student interest levels are decreasing in science classes, and I want to see if this applies to Paly. I will be interviewing/surveying teachers and students with questions pertaining to the environment of Paly science classes. I will then use the results to draw concolusions about what we are/aren't doing correctly with the curriculum and class structure.
Modelling Control Factors For Mosquitoes In Many Environments
By Edward T.
We will be creating a computer simulation that models how populations of mosquitoes are affected by certain vector control methods such as Wolbachia. This simulation will model a variety of methods and their effectiveness in various conditions and environments. The simulation will be interactive, with the ability to add factors in the process.
Plastic Straws in the Environment
By Michaela F.
I researched the effect of plastic straws as waste in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems as well as the effects on human health. Additionally, I studied what has already been done to combat the issue of plastic straw waste by investigating the ban in Seattle and previous environmental policies that have been implemented in Palo Alto. I then held a focus group to assess the best next steps and... Read More
Ration Bars
By Alicia Z.
The purpose of my project is to develop a food bar that fits the needs of people displaced from their homes. I will be looking at aspects of taste, nutrition, and calories for my food bars. I will be testing the food bars under the guidance of the Biotech teacher.
Relationships Between Economic Status and Extracurricular Participation in Palo Alto
By Marissa L.
The achievement gap seems impacts more than just academics; for example, extracurricular activities are not accessible to everyone. I will be researching whether there is a disparity between various socioeconomic classes and their participation in club sports. My plan is to develop a scholarship program through the Stanford Soccer Club. I will use the application process to gather research... Read More
Relationships Between NASA Budget Cuts and the Output of Spinoff Biomedical Engineering Projects, and How These Innovations Have Impacted the Medical World
By Gemma S.
NASA's spinoff projects have used technologies originally developed for space exploration that have been adapted and further developed for common use, especially relating to the medical world. I am looking into these spinoff projects and collecting data to determine if NASA's budget over the years has had an impact on the output of these projects.
Relative Health of Native vs. Foreign Trees in Palo Alto
By Jackson C.
There is a debate about whether native or foreign tree species should be planted in Palo Alto. This project will study how healthy each kind of tree is and use that information to determine what trees are better off in the suburban Palo Alto environment.
Solar Panels at Paly
By Keenan L.
This project will examine the feasability and impact of installing solar panels on the Paly campus. This is important to me because solar panels would let us reduce our carbon emissions and move to a more renewable energy source, which in turn will also help address global warming.
Study on the Effect of Doped Vertical Co, Ni, Fe Dimers in Pristine Graphene
By Joshua C.
We use the computational chemistry software Quantum Espresso to analyze the effects of doping vertical homonuclear and heteronuclear combinations of cobalt, nickel, and iron in graphene. Our goal is to expand on existing research in the growing field and hopefully affirm past research. We have yet to focus our application--we may focus on topics ranging from anything like water filtration to... Read More
Sustainable Plants in the Palo Alto Climate
By Rahul K.
This project will show how anyone can plant an organic edible garden in their own backyard or balcony, as long as they have an understanding of the local conditions and which crops to plant. I want to help promote gardening and fresh-grown food people can easily get.
Testing Graph Theory's Usefulness in Creating New Materials with Expected Properties through Computational Experiments Through Quantum Espresso Computer Simulations
By Frederick N.
This project will explore whether graph theory can be used to control chirality and model the genesis of chirality, a molecule not superimposable on its mirror image. This will be determined by observing isomorphism, or whether they are corresponding or similar in form, in CoCalc. Also, the project will explore whether properties of nanosystems calculated in Quantum Espresso (i.e.,... Read More
Testing the Link Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and HIV
By Andres B.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is one of the most pressing diseases in the medical field. Recent research has shown that it has to tendency to occur along with other illnesses. The study consists of a survey to find the prevalence of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other diseases (Alzheimer's disease and HIV). The aim of this study is to be accessible, while still being applicable to the medical world... Read More
Testing Whether GANs Can Generate Photorealistic Images from Rough Sketches
By Tianyue Z.
Generative adversarial networks (GANs) can generate images from rough sketches, potentially making image composition much more efficient than it is currently. However, the images from GANs are generally not photorealistic enough to be used in many real life applications. This project will attempt to make a GAN generate truly photorealistic images that can be used in real life applications.
Testing Whether Marangoni Flows Are Caused by Evaporation and Gravity or Liquid Composition
By Hunter N.
The problem this project seeks to address is the lack of knowledge on the catalyst to thin film drainage over a curved surface. In certain instances, the drainage of the liquid is interrupted by a unique distribution of surface tension. These flows are called marangoni flows. Surface tension is a measurement of how much a liquid likes to stay in contact with itself. The driving force behind... Read More
The Effect of Embedding Transition Metals on the Spintronic Properties of Graphene Ribbons
Over the years, molecular simulations have evolved immensely. Density Functional Theory is one of these methods of molecular simulations, and while it is highly accurate, it is very expensive. In our research, we look for more efficient simulations. Can we use graph theory to model graphene? We compare our graph theory model to experimental data to access the accuracy.
The Effect of Music on Task Performance
By Ishita M.
The aim of my project is to see which genres of music are best for number memory. I noticed that some teachers at my school allowed students to listen to music while doing classwork, while others did not. I want to examine what impact different genres of music have on number memory, if any.
The Effect of Transfection on Metastatic Potential of Mouse 3T3 cells
By Ananya M.
I will be testing the variance of Metastatic Potential on Mouse 3T3 cells after they have been transfected. One group will be the Wild Type in which no transfection has been done. In another group, the p53 gene will be knocked down. The last group will have the Myosin Heavy Chain 9 gene will be knocked down. By using the Boyden Chamber, I will record the migration patterns of the cells, and I... Read More
The Effects of Particle Interactions on Nuclear Level Density and Temperature in the sd-space
By Alex B.
Nuclear temperature, a parameter of the equation for level density as a function of energy that represents the internal chaotic motion of the nucleus, can be graphed as a function of the number of neutrons in the nucleus. These trends are the staggering of the temperatures of odd-neutron and even-neutron nuclei, as well as a minimum temperature value at the number of neutrons equaling the... Read More
The Effects of Stress on Working Memory in High School Students
By John L.
Have you ever tried to remember a set of numbers only to forget them moments later? The research from this project will be used to create an understanding of how working memory is affected by stress in students ages 13-18.
The Genetics of Melanoma
By Pooja A.
The objective of this project is to understand the genetic trends underlying melanoma, a deadly form of cancer. Data was analyzed to determine the correlation between location and race with incidences of melanoma. These trends can be used by medical professionals to better increase education starting from a young age.
Using Computational Modeling Techniques to Analyze Cancer Cell/Tumor Growth, and Identifying Best Methods of Analyzing Data from Tools like Mass Spectrometry When Studying Tumor Growth
By Anuva B.
Despite extensive efforts to analyze cancer cells, no property has yet been found that can be applied to cure all types of cancer. As a result, doctors and pationes often must resort to using chemotherapy or radiotherapy to treat this deadly disease. This problem has negatively impacted cancer patients because it only provides a possibility of short term remission, and it does not contribute... Read More
Using Emotions to Improve Memorization
Emotional memory is consolidated and recalled much more efficiently than non-emotional memory, leading to clear and vivid recollections. However, different emotions release different chemical signals in the brain, leading to a difference in the efficiency of recalling the memory. Finding the emotion that help high school students remember information best can be further utilized in creating... Read More
Using Ocean Waves to Generate Power
By Isabel S.
I will design and build a prototype of a device that generates electricity from the power of ocean waves. It is intended for people who do not have access to electricity due to natural disasters or poverty. I will test it in the ocean and change the prototype to make it more effective and efficient.
Variations that Affect the Risk of Narcolepsy
By Christine Z.
Research on narcolepsy (a sleep disease) is scarce, and patients may not understand whether developments are made to help them. So, I conducted interviews with professors who wrote articles on narcolepsy and expressed adequate knowledge on the subject. The goal of these interviews is to gather information about what research is being done on narcolepsy recently, and what those professors... Read More
Wolbachia Spread Simulation
By Bryan T.
This project will be a computer simulation of Wolbachia spread through a given geographic region over some length of time. Initial conditions will include the size of the infected mosquito population to be introduced and the introduction location. Other factors that may affect Wolbachia spread will modeled after real world conditions. Some of these factors include climate, seasonal climate... Read More
An Analysis of French and U.S Sino-centric Defense Policy by Examining the implementation of Unilateral Arms Embargoes by the Two Countries
By Siddharth J.
The United States and France are two of the top five arms manufacturers and exporters in the world. Together, they purvey billions of dollars in weapons that fuel worldwide conflicts. This project will analyze the doctrine each government adopts to control their country's defense industry, using the Chinese arms embargo as a case study. This is especially relevant as military cooperation... Read More
Analyzing the Achievement Gap in the Bay Area
By Alia J.
In the Bay Area, there is a significant achievement gap between students of different races and socioeconomic statuses. I will visit two different local schools (one affluent, one struggling economically) develop and test curriculum to see if it makes a difference in students and their respective achievements. I will be using action research, specifically interviews and focus groups, to... Read More
Anti-Trump Protests in Santa Clara County 2017-18
By Dante K.
Documentary photography is a powerful medium to study the public actions of citizens. This project will use documentary photography to study and represent the characteristics of local anti-Trump protest events in Santa Clara County during the first year of the Donal Trump presidency.
Availability of Physical Therapy to America's Indigent Population, and How It Could be Used to Combat the Opioid Crisis
By Jake V.
This project will look into the availability of orthopedic physical therapy services for the indigent population in America. This will involve looking into how many free clinics provide such services as well as how much Medicaid and Medicare will pay for these services. This project will also attempt to determine if physical therapy can be an effective alternative to prescription painkillers... Read More
Differences Between an Underground Artist and a Mainstream Artist
By Exodus T.
"Mainstream" musical artists are artists who can be heard on the radio and who are under contract to a record company. "Underground" artists are artist who do not appear on the radio and must either own their own record company or find alternative means of publishing their music.
Garden Remodel
By Jack F.
The purpose of this project is to remodel and refresh the Paly garden with a fresh new concept. I will also study how successful this new concept is in bringing more attention and interest to the existence of the AAR-Paly community garden.
Graffiti: Not All Bad
By David H.
The goal of my project is to shift public perception away from the popular stereotype of graffiti as a degenerative form of art. As part of my project, I will be displaying my original graffiti pieces in the forthcoming AAR-Paly Garden to demonstrate that graffiti can be used to enhance the beauty of any space. This project will be my first step toward becoming a public graffiti artist.
How Art Can Help Students with Autism
By Kaitlyn H.
Through interviews, we are going to examine the relationship between children with autism and art. We are going to interview students and their parents to determine the effects of art on the behavior and communication of children with autism.
How Use of a Teen Mentoring Program Impacts the Academic Engagement of Third Graders
By Bradley S.
This research project will pilot a mentorship program within the context of a youth support and religious studies program within my church. In 5th grade, there has been a decline in enrollment and a drop-off in the number of students attending the program, and this project will study whether a mentorship program can be effective in sustaining and increasing participation. High school students... Read More
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By Mengyu L.
Implications of Principles of Turner's Thesis on Mass Media
By Stephanie L.
This dissertation examines the primary principles included in Frederick Jackson Turner's The Significance of the Frontier in American History Thesis and applies them to the impact of mass and social media on American democracy. Based on the widespread 19th century American belief that land equaled life, opportunity, and the expansion of democracy, Turner's Thesis hypothesizes on how the... Read More
Making Meaning Through Self Portraits
By Naomi S.
I compose self portraits as a way to express myself and to expand my AP art portfolio. My project will examine the way different techniques used by famous artists were employed to frame personal and cultural meaning (for example, how self portraiture was used to deal with issues like mortality, emotional stress and cultural events). By studying techniques and works from art history, I will use... Read More
Racial Disparity in Standardized Testing
By Charlotte C.
The city of Palo Alto embodies an environment where a lot of privilege exists. Palo Alto is a place where there are a plethora of tutors offered, education is a priority for all, and everyone has the chance to take standardized tests, like the ACT and SAT. However, there is a problem with standardized testing, specifically the racial disparity that occurs within it. My project explores the... Read More
Sexism in Hollywood
By Peter G.
My project examines issues that women currently face in the film industry: lack of opportunity in attaining roles at director and producer, sexual misconduct, and the inaccurate portrayal of women on screen. This issue has a major effect on the messages perpetuated in film, and the ability to have a more just world for women.
Sunshine (novel)
By Haoning J.
I am using AAR to work on my novel, titled Sunshine. Sunshine chronicles a post-apocalyptic world, where regular catastrophes plague humanity and can only be driven off by a magical substance called "sunshine." The sunshine-seller, nephew of the deceased legendary figure Light-Bringer, distributes this "sunshine" and befriends two children named Alice and Tim. Throughout the story the sunshine... Read More
The Benefits of Music Education
By Gabriel C.
This project looks at the various aspects of music education in California. After Proposition 13 was passed, music education took a massive hit and now very few public elementary schools in California offer it. I will be researching the benefits of music education to gather data that demonstrates why it is an essential part of education.
The Connection Between Art and Autism
By Waverly L.
This project will explore the connection between art and autism. We will research the ways art can be used as a tool to benefit children with autism by looking into the effects of exposure to art in the lives of children with autism. We will also be researching whether or not there is a connection between having autism and being exceptionally gifted at art, and if there is, what the reason... Read More
The Effectiveness of the Tinsley Program and its Effect on the Racial Achievement Gap Within PAUSD
The Voluntary Transfer Program (VTP) within the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) is a program in which hundreds of students from low socioeconomic neighborhoods are enrolled in and bused to PAUSD schools. The racial achievement gap in schools is influenced by systematic bias, busing, and social identity threat. Busing is voluntary transportation from one school district to another.... Read More
The Ideal Sexual Education for Middle and High School, and How It Compares to PAUSD's Sexual Education
By Beatrice W.
Through researching United States laws, California laws, and studies on sexual education, I am attempting to find the ideal sexual education curriculum that results in the least amount of teenage STIs and pregnancies, as well as an increase in knowledge about consent. By finding the most affective and comprehensive sexual education methods, I will use this tool to compare the sexual education... Read More
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The River Lea is one of the main reasons why Wheathampstead is located where it is. The first human immigrants after the last Ice Age came from the continent up the Thames and the Lea and settled in the valleys that were rich in woodland and pasture. The remains of tools from the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age have been found in this area. In the first century BC, the Catuvellauni tribe settled here and this part of the Lea Valley has been occupied ever since. Following a treaty between King Alfred the Great and Guthrum the Old in 886, the river formed part of the boundary between Saxon England and the Danelaw, though this boundary was moved several times in later years.
The river may derive its name from the Celtic 'lug' meaning 'bright', hence Lughton, now Luton. Both the river and the town may have been named after Lugh, the Celtic god of light and of the harvest.
The source of the Lea is a natural spring that rises from the chalk aquifer at Leagrave in the Chiltern hills north of Luton. It flows some 42 miles through Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and north-east London, where it becomes the Lee Navigation, and discharges into the Thames at Bow Creek. Tributaries further downstream include the Ash, the Rib, the Mimram, the Beane, and the Quin which together with the Lea, are officially classified as chalk streams – naturally shallow, fast-flowing and high in nutrients. There are only about 200 such streams/rivers in the world and most of these are in England. Chalk streams support a wide range of wildlife including species such as otters, water voles, mink and kingfishers and many species of coarse fish.
The river enters the parish of Wheathampstead about 200 metres east of Batford Mill on the Lower Luton Road and leaves at Flint Bridge, which is also the boundary between the Ayot and Brocket estates. Riparian landowners in this stretch include private house-owners, farmers, livery stables, the Parish Council, the Verulam Angling Club and the Ayot estate, based at Waterend House.
Until the railway arrived in the mid-19th century, the river was an important route both for trade and for travel, as well as providing a source of power through its watermills and food in the form of fish. There was a flourishing trade in watercress, which was grown in beds fed by springs such as those at Batford, Castle Farm (formerly Cresswell Farm) and Lemsford.
The river has been managed, diverted, dredged, and controlled for hundreds of years, often with the aim of draining the surrounding marshes to create dry land for grazing and for growing crops. In medieval times, the manor of Wheathampstead was the main supplier of corn to the abbey of Westminster. Whilst many of these changes remain today, work is underway to address their negative impacts, part of a commitment made by the UK Government to improve the quality of all waterbodies (rivers, lakes and coastal waters) in the UK.
The Environment Agency carries out an annual survey of the fish stocks in the river at The Meads, measuring both their biomass and density. Biomass is a measure of the weight of all the fish in a given area, while density is a measure of the number of individual fish in the same area. In August 2014, the survey found that the biomass was high compared with other rivers in the area and had increased dramatically since 2004. Fish density had increased by 120% since 2013 and was the second highest ever recorded at this site, exceeded only in 2007. Chub and roach were the most abundant species, followed by dace and gudgeon. There were just a few perch. The report points out that the river is quite shallow and unsheltered at this point so the larger barbel were not present. Local anglers know that the good places for catching barbel are by the Mill Quay and in the two stretches that are owned or leased by the Verulam Angling Club at Marford Farm and at Leasey Bridge. Carp were also absent at The Meads though some large individuals have been caught both up and downstream. Grayling are also found in the river, having been re-introduced in 2012 by the Environment Agency, and also brown trout, introduced by a private fishing club further upstream in 2013.
Anyone who has an EA licence can fish from Parish Council land at Mill Quay, in The Meads and at Melissa Field. For membership details of The Verulam Angling Club, see www.verulam-angling.co.uk.
Fish spawn in the spring and early summer so no fishing is allowed anywhere on the river between 15 March and 15 June – the "close season".
They will pass your message to the Enforcement Officer who may be able to attend straight away or may contact the police to follow up on your report.
Mammals that are particularly associated with the river include mink, water voles and water shrews. Otters, though found elsewhere in Hertfordshire, have not been seen locally for some years, though one was spotted at Lemsford Mill in 2012.
Water voles were once abundant in this area but were wiped out, here as elsewhere in the country, by American mink that had escaped from mink farms. They are however slowly making a comeback in the county, with sightings and evidence at four new locations in 2014. Several sightings have been reported locally in the last two years but no definite evidence has yet been found. At least 20 mink are trapped in the Ayot estate each year and two were caught at Leasey Bridge in March 2015.
A variety of water birds can be seen on and near the river, including kingfishers (with at least three nesting sites in the parish), grey wagtails, little egrets, snipe, coots, moorhens, grey herons, mute swans, Canada geese and, of course, scores of mallards. A water rail nested at Marford Farm in recent years but has not been seen for a while. Ospreys sometimes pass through on migration to Scotland or Wales. To find a list of other birds that can be seen along the Lea (particularly in the Meads) see The Meads and Meads Dell page.
The river is rich in vegetation, including at least two varieties of Water Crowfoot, which grows beneath the surface and has a white flower, Fool's Watercress, Yellow Flag, Purple Loosestrife, Water Mint, Water Plantain, Bulrush, Common Reed, and several species of rush and sedge. If you would like to carry out a botanical survey of the river, please contact the HMWT's ranger Patrick McNeill.
Like every river in England, the banks of the Lea are affected by the invasive plant Himalayan Balsam. Though its pink flower is attractive in summer, it out-competes other plants and spreads its seeds across a wide area. Where it grows in dense stands along river banks it can impede the flow at times of high rainfall, increasing the likelihood of flooding. When it dies back over the winter, it can leave river banks bare and exposed to erosion. It is listed under Schedule 9 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and it is an offence to plant or otherwise allow it to grow in the wild, including allowing it to spread.


Such a fab jumpsuit that can be dressed up or down... with flat sandals, heels, trainers or boots.
It's a European size 40. It's a good fit for a UK12 - UK14.
I'd also say that is better for taller women... 5'6" and up as the proportions are quite long.


Currently all apartment in the area The shopping center Auchan in Kuntsevo are sold.
Auchan (a rating organization on Zoon - 3.8) is waiting for its visitors in Kuntsevo, at Yartsevskaya, 19. This marketplace with spacious areas and a large variety of products. And if you decide to eat, then here is a food court with delicious and inexpensive food. Shopping center near metro Molodezhnaya. For visitors doors open daily: 08:30 - 23:00.


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With temperatures peaking at 29C today, it is the hottest April day for nearly 70 years.
We keep the perfect blue skies and strong April sunshine into tomorrow, with temperatures way above average for this time of year once more.
After a remarkably mild night ahead, another fine, sunny, hot day tomorrow with highs of 27C or 28C.
The coast will be a touch fresher in a cool sea breeze.
Northern counties will see temperatures slide a few degrees, but plenty of sunshine here too.


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Almost 15,000 Migrant Children Now Held At Nearly Full Shelters With government shelters across the country nearing capacity, officials are considering a range of options from releasing the children more quickly to building more tent cities.
Children and workers are at a tent encampment in June near the Tornillo Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas.
The national network of more than 100 shelters are 92 percent full, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. The situation is forcing the government to consider a range of options, possibly including releasing children more quickly to sponsors in the United States or expanding the already crowded shelter network.
Most of migrant children are teenage boys from Central America who travel to the border alone. Many are escaping poverty or gangs, and they plan to ask for asylum and ultimately find work or go to school in the U.S.
The largest migrant youth shelter in the country is in Tornillo in remote west Texas. About 2,800 children live in heated, sand-colored tents set up on a patch of desert a few hundred yards from the Rio Grande.
A source familiar with Tornillo's operation, who asked not to be identified because this person had not been authorized to speak to the media, said the shelter is taking in roughly twice as many kids every week as it is able to release. "This is unsustainable," the source said.
The federal government could add more beds at Tornillo or elsewhere. Another option is to release the minors more quickly to sponsors who agree to take the children — usually a family member who's already living in the U.S. The children stay with this sponsor while their asylum case is pending.
Federal officials screen the sponsors, but that vetting process has slowed to a crawl because of a new policy that says anyone who lives in the sponsor's house can be fingerprinted for a criminal background check.
The Trump administration, when implementing the policy earlier this year, said officials are taking these extra precautions to ensure children aren't put in danger.
A senior official with Health and Human Services said it would be "premature" to say what action would be taken to address capacity issues at the shelters. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because a plan hadn't been finalized.
When asked whether the government is considering relaxing the screening of sponsor households, the official said that "everything is on the table." The official also said the shelter network could be expanded.
"We continue to look for options that don't jeopardize child safety," the senior official said. The official also blamed a broken immigration system that acts as a "perverse incentive" for undocumented children to cross the border in the first place.
"Detention is never in the best interest of a child, especially when it's extended," said Jennifer Podkul, senior director for policy and advocacy at Kids In Need of Defense. "It's bad for the child's mental and physical health."
Podkul said child welfare experts agree it's best to put kids in smaller facilities, not larger ones, where they can be affected by isolation and illness.
Vince Perez, the El Paso county commissioner whose precinct includes Tornillo, wants the facility to close. "We're already battling the perception that [El Paso County] is inherently a violent place. Now you have a massive detention facility where you have thousands of children detained there. It's deplorable," Perez said.
Last month, the Office of Inspector General at Health and Human Services identified two "significant vulnerabilities" at Tornillo. The contractor, BCFS, did not conduct FBI fingerprint background checks on its 2,000 staffers, though it had performed routine criminal background checks. And the facility lacked enough mental health clinicians for the swelling number of children.
BCSF officials have defended the camp, insisting that it is not a detention facility and that the employees are not guards. They say every child has access to three hot meals, snacks, education classes, medical care, soccer games, movie nights and, soon, Christmas festivities.


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Teresa Mroczko (ur. 2 marca 1932 w Warszawie, zm. 11 września 1990 tamże) – polska historyczka sztuki, badaczka sztuki średniowiecznej.

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Była córką Józefa i Marii, z d. Kuleszyńskiej.
Jej ojciec był kartografem wojskowym, matka polonistką.

W 1944 ukończyła szkołę powszechną w ramach tajnego nauczania. Była członkiem Szarych Szeregów. W 1948 ukończyła Gimnazjum im. Klementyny Hoffmanowej w Warszawie, następnie rozpoczęła naukę w Liceum Sztuk Artystycznych w Warszawie, a w 1950 studia z zakresu historii sztuki na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim, które ukończyła w 1955.

Po studiach rozpoczęła pracę na macierzystej uczelni, w Instytucie Historii Sztuki Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego. W 1965 obroniła pracę doktorską Studia nad Apokalipsą wrocławską napisaną pod kierunkiem Michała Walickiego. W kolejnych latach zajmowała się sztuką romańską w Polsce, a także jej związkami ze sztuką włoską, w szczególności architekturę i rzeźbę Kościoła Zwiastowania Najświętszej Marii Panny w Czerwińsku nad Wisłą. Była także autorką zeszytu Dawny powiat chełmiński (1976) oraz współautorką zeszytu Płońsk i okolice (1979) w serii Katalog Zabytków Sztuki w Polsce. W 1977 otrzymała stopień doktor habilitowanej na podstawie pracy Architektura gotycka na ziemi chełmińskiej.

Od 1 października 1980 była zatrudniona w Instytucie Sztuki Polskiej Akademii Nauk, gdzie zorganizowała i do 1986 kierowała Pracownią Sztuki Średniowiecznej. Podjęła wówczas badania nad architekturą gotycką na Pomorzu. Równocześnie w latach 1981–1987 prowadziła w Instytucie Historii Sztuki UW seminarium magisterskie i wykłady monograficzne. Była redaktorem tomów Architektura gotycka w Polsce wydanych już po jej śmierci, w 1995 w serii Dzieje sztuki polskiej.

W 1988 Rada Naukowa IS PAN wystąpiła z wnioskiem o nadanie jej tytułu profesor nadzwyczajnej, czego jednak nie doczekała.

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Memory Loss and Your Cholesterol
More in High Cholesterol
Low HDL or high LDL cholesterol may raise risk of memory loss
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD on November 24, 2019
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If you're having trouble remembering to get your cholesterol checked, maybe there's a reason — a study finds that memory loss is associated with low levels of HDL, the "good cholesterol." Researchers believe this memory loss may lead to dementia later in life.
Studies Find Low HDL or High LDL Raises Memory Loss Risk
The study, published in July 2008 in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology: Journal of the American Heart Association, found that, by the age of 60, men and women with low levels of HDL were 53% more likely to have memory loss than those with higher levels.
The use of statin drugs to raise HDL levels or to lower levels of LDL, the "bad cholesterol," was not found to have any association with memory loss in the study.
And this isn't the first time researchers have found a link between cholesterol and memory problems. A study in 2002, published in the Archives of Neurology, found that women with high levels of LDL had increased degrees of cognitive impairment, including memory loss. Four years later, study subjects who lowered their LDL levels also lowered their chances of suffering from cognitive impairment.
In 2004, a study from the Netherlands found that a diet high in cholesterol and saturated fat was linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline among middle-aged study subjects. That study, published in the journal Neurology, also concluded that consumption of fish and fish oil was associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline; the reputation of fish as "brain food" appears to be intact.
Solving the Mystery of Cholesterol and Memory Loss
How does cholesterol affect memory and cognitive function? The precise answer to that question remains a mystery. Researchers speculate that HDL may improve memory in a number of ways. HDL has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may improve brain function. HDL may also prevent the formation of beta-amyloid, associated with the plaques that form in the brain tissue of Alzheimer's patients.
Other researchers, like William Connor, M.D., professor of medicine at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon, believe that cholesterol affects brain functioning primarily through the link between LDL and strokes, which are caused by plaque formation in the blood vessels of the brain.
"High cholesterol levels in the blood can predispose the deposition of plaque in the blood vessels," says Connor, a specialist in atherosclerosis (the process by which deposits build up in arteries). And, he adds, "stroke can result in memory loss."
A review of studies in 2011 noted that "cholesterol seems to be intimately linked with the generation of amyloid plaques," which develop in Alzheimer's disease. The majority of the studies they looked at found an association between cholesterol and Alzheimer's disease.
What You Can Do About Cholesterol and Your Memory
While researchers continue to piece together the puzzle of cholesterol and memory loss, there's much that you can do now if you're concerned about your cholesterol levels.
According to the American Heart Association, getting regular exercise and avoiding tobacco smoke can all help to moderate cholesterol levels. Cholesterol-lowering drugs can also help patients achieve their cholesterol goals.
And, of course, eating a heart-healthy diet is strongly recommended. In addition to avoiding saturated fats and cholesterol, Dr. Connor and other experts encourage people to get plenty of fiber, eat fruits and vegetables regularly, and have one or two servings of fish per week.
Looking to start a diet to better manage your cholesterol? Changing lifelong eating habits can be scary at first, but our guide will make it easier.
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Mathew A, Yoshida Y, Maekawa T, Kumar DS. "Alzheimer's disease: cholesterol a menace?" Brain Res Bull. 2011 Aug 10;86(1-2):1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2011.06.006. Epub 2011 Jul 1.
Singh-Manoux, Archana, et al. "Low HDL Cholesterol Is a Risk Factor for Deficit and Decline in Memory in Midlife: The Whitehall II Study." Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 28 (2008): 1556-62.
Yaffe, Kristine, "Serum Lipoprotein Levels, Statin Use, and Cognitive Function in Older Women." Archives of Neurology. 59:3 (2002): 378-84. 3 Sep. 2008.
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Filling income from Form 16 in ITR1 Fill ITR1 Income from House Property Basics of Income form House Property in ITR1. How to download form 12ba from traces. How to Download TDS Certificate in Form 16A from TRACES Learn with Lodhas.
If you own a home an office some land attached to the building say a parking lot then you have Income from House property. The buyer of the property would be required to issue Form 16B to the Seller of the property in respect of the TDS deducted and deposited with the government. Form 16B: Traces facilitates the buyer of immovable property to download Form 16B after registering on TRACES as taxpayer.
Subscribe Subscribed Unsubscribe 18K. If you change your job in one financial year, then it is for you to decide if you would want Part B of the Form. Here is the Complete guide on How to Download TDS Certificate Form 16 from Traces by the person who has deducted the TDS ( deductor) under Income Tax Act from salary. This is the form for issuing TDS certificate for other than salary.
After receiving the ITR V acknowledgment, sometimes you may receive an. The various steps of Income Tax filing are – Filing Income Tax Returns Mailing ITR V form to Centralized Processing Cell ( CPC- Bangalore) Receiving acknowledgment for ITR V. The form is automatically generated once the FVU file ( File Validation Utility) of TDS/ TCS Return is created.
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In October 2010 the Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel announced that multiculturalism in Germany has "utterly failed". This announcement reflected general moods in the crisis-driven EU, but the most important thing was that these words were said by the leader of Germany– she always tried to avoid sharp statements toward foreign-born people.
Consequences of multiculturalism are often identified with the inability of new-comers from the Muslim countries to participate fully in the life of the host country, although this could be also applied with respect to all emigrants: language barriers, unemployment, abuse of social guarantees, new-comers' lifestyle etc. Yet, most importantly, the European leaders first of all disclose much deeper discrepancy of multiculturalism which could be referred to as a paradox of multiculturalism.
According to the paradigm of multiculturalism, acknowledgement of cultural differences is a requirement of justice, and society is strong when all people are accepted the way they are, whereas the paradox of multiculturalism occurs due to the imbalance between the theoretical assumptions of this paradigm and its practical realization. The multicultural paradox is the exaggeration of the minorities, their culture, lifestyle and differences to a point where the idea works against the main principles of multiculturalism fostering open minds and tolerance. The reasons which created the preconditions of tolerance toward the foreign-born resulted in the emergence of various taboo preventing the majority of the socium from the expression of their own identity and from the criticism of the lifestyle of foreign-born (first of all the Muslims). Affected by this paradox discussions between various public groups have been suppressed, though multiculturalism should encourage dialogue between communities.
Multiculturalism promoting the coexistence of various communities could be quite controversial if we look into the common core of the EU identity. EU is a family of European countries united by the core values: democracy, tolerance, respect of human rights, freedom of speech etc. These criteria define the European community, therefore situation resulting from multiculturalism is contradictory: apart from the local nations, communities of democratic states have religion-based communities which do not recognize human rights (e.g. the role of women in the Muslim societies), freedom of speech, principles of democracy, and do not self-identify as members of the state they reside, including the country's culture, traditions, outlook, lifestyle etc.
It should be noted that the above words do not refer to all immigrants, even the immigrants from the Muslim countries. Yet, politicians frequently refer to Muslims (their number in Europe has been steadily rising) when discussing the alleged failure of multiculturalism. Their inability to become part of Western societies increases the danger of extremism, social exclusion and hostility. The issue of loyalty to the state where they live is also painful: if part of the diaspora identifies with the radical Islam, these people might support terrorism, be hostile toward Western countries and reluctant to integrate into the social environment of the host state.
We should acknowledge that national though indirect support of the approach dividing society into groups looks strange, and that avoidance of discussing the issues inconvenient for the foreign-born, have nothing to do with the real tolerance. Therefore debates and the search for the ways of integrating foreign-born communities into social life are the first steps which could break the taboo and initiate serious discussions on how not to live apart when living together.


US intelligence officials may have kept sensitive information from President Donald Trump due to concerns of potential leaks. This has added to growing discord between the agencies and the new leader, according to media reports.
In some cases, US intelligence officers did not inform Trump about the sources and methods used to collect classified information from foreign governments, the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday in an unsourced report.
Notably, the WSJ report, widely cited by major US media, did not include any direct quote of the intelligence officials in question.
What the newspaper does quote is a statement by a White House official, also anonymous, who says the allegations are false.
"There is nothing that leads us to believe that this is an accurate account of what is actually happening," the official said.
The mere possibility of presenting incomplete information to Trump was officially dismissed by the US intelligence community itself.
"Any suggestion that the US intelligence community is withholding information and not providing the best possible intelligence to the president and his national security team is not true," a spokesman for the Office of Director of National Intelligence also told the WSJ.
While attention-grabbing, the WSJ story still leaves many questions unanswered. Some former intelligence officers warned that "leaks" coming from "unnamed officials" may be part of information warfare directed against specific persons or governments.
The useful misinformation is routinely being spread through "journalists, who are cozy with the CIA and other top officials," former FBI agent Coleen Rowley told RT on Thursday.
"The most pernicious aspect is that this is now information warfare, which is now geared towards… launching more wars. It's exactly where we were back when Scooter Libby went to the New York Times and planted the false information about the [Saddam Hussein's] uranium tubes," Rowley said.
"So it smacks very much of a deep-state conspiracy against someone who was actually supposed to be the head of state in America," she told RT.
"It's criminal action. It's a criminal act and it's been going on for a long time before me, but now it's really going on," he asserted, adding that the "illegally leaked" information came from people with political motivations.
"People are trying to cover up for a terrible loss that the Democrats had under Hillary Clinton," he said.


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Expo attracts droves of recruiters, students
January 31, 2002 12:00 am by Gabrielle Finley
Students in fine cut black and navy suits circulated through the Tallahassee Civic Center showroom Tuesday, searching for opportunities at the 2002 Career Expo. Recruiters for the expo came out in droves, hoping to recruit interns and full-time employees for their companies.
Students felt that the expo was a wonderful way to meet with companies personally.
Dwayne Sands, 18, a freshman computer engineer student from Norfolk, Va., believed the expo was a good way to mix with companies.
"The expo has really given me a chance to interact with companies that are possible places that I might want to work after college. To me this is the greatest experience," Sands said.
Job seekers also came from outside the Tallahassee area, looking for possible employment.
Gaytri Patel, 24, a recent University of Colorado graduate in town to see friends, said she liked the personal interaction with recruiters rather corresponding through the Internet."
"It's just a way to get your resume out there, instead of having to trust the e-mail with your resume, " Patel said.
"The expo has really given me a chance to really interact with companies that are possible places that I would like to be employed with. To me it's like the greatest experience because everybody is here."
A lot of companies that attended the expo were looking for open-minded, flexible employees with neat resumes, and well-rounded personalities.
Eileen Robinson, national recruiter for the U.S. Customs Service, said "We're looking for someone who's not only excelling in their educational background but is well-rounded. Someone who has sought out outside activities and can show the initiative and the gumption to try different things."
Lisa Banks-Clark, program manager for geographic infrastructure at Agilent Technologies, Inc., emphasized that she "looks for experience in resumes."
"We also look for the involvement they've had on campus and we also look for accomplishments," said Clark.
Clark added that it's impressive when students do their homework for companies they are interested in.
"It's very good for them to know information before they come here. If a student can come up and not ask me what does Agilent Technologies do, but tell me what Agilent Technologies does-I'm very impressed. To me that's a plus and it gives the student an edge," Clark added.
Brenda Swanson, national media manager with Best Buy advertising,, says that "enthusiasm" is a characteristic necessary in their employees.
"Usually, we look for people with a lot of enthusiasm. Best Buy is a dynamic company, we look more for people with great personalities rather than their majors. If we feel a person has that thrive and passion we feel we can train them for the job."
Overall, there were 116 companies recruiting at the expo.


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Asheville singer ready for more "Idol"
Caleb Johnson is back in Hollywood to face the judges on the TV talent show "American Idol."
Asheville singer ready for more "Idol" Caleb Johnson is back in Hollywood to face the judges on the TV talent show "American Idol." Check out this story on citizen-times.com: http://avlne.ws/1ezLZfR
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Asheville's "American Idol" is back in Hollywood, where he'll face the judges again on the TV talent show. Caleb Johnson is shown here in January during a show viewing party. (Photo: John Coutlakis , jcoutlakis@citizen-times.com )
Asheville rock singer Caleb Johnson weathered two storms this week.
The first was on the TV talent show "American Idol" where he made it through to the top 30 contestants — and live broadcasts next week. He also survived the Wednesday-Thursday winter storm that temporarily grounded his trip back to Hollywood.
"He was a little concerned he wouldn't get on a flight," said his mother, Tamra Johnson.
Starting Wednesday, Johnson will need all good fortune he can get as live voting begins online, text smartphone app and by toll-free calling.
"I don't know if people understand the live voting process," Tamra Johnson said. "I've had so many people say they recorded (the show) and will watch it later. That was fine until the live shows. You can't record it and vote the next day."
This is Johnson's third time on "American Idol," which airs 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays on Fox (WHNS/Channel 21). He is the second Asheville performer to appear on the show, following singer Jesse Barry who made it to Hollywood in 2009, but was then cut.
"I was very green," Johnson said of his first "Idol' tries. "I didn't have enough experience."
The singer and his family watched "Idol" together Thursday night.
"It's a little surreal to sit there and see it on the TV," Tamra Johnson said. "We knew the outcome but you are still sitting on the edge of your seat."
After his earlier "Idol" tries in 2011 and 2012, Johnson took a break from the show and spent the time polishing his act. It really paid off, his mom said.
"I don't think he has any doubts about coming through on the performance level," she said.
The Johnson family is flying to Hollywood next week to watch the show. A viewing party will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Cinema Lounge at the Carolina Cinemas on Hendersonville Road.
Voting on "American Idol"
Fans can vote for Asheville singer Caleb Johnson during live programs that begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday on Fox (WHNS/Channel 21). Votes may be cast online, by text, by app for Android or iPhones or by a phone number to be announced on the show. Get details at www.americanidol.com/vote
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