Members of Project Vermilion have conducted and presented research in psychology, neurology, and other STEM fields at several competitions. We offer mentoring and guidance for other highschoolers interested in neurodivergent research!
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
(ISEF)
Evan enhanced pharmaceutical options that alleviate core ASD symptoms while investigating sex-specific treatment complexities with Cannabidiol (CBD).
Tanish optimized ASD screening accuracy using Random Forest algorithms and Neural Networks by utilizing behavioral and demographic data from toddlers.Â
Mahie created an artificial intelligence companion deployed on a Raspberry Pi to improve social communication for neurodivergent individuals, especially those with autism spectrum disorder.
Advaitha developed an Artificial intelligence powered web application designed to assist in the early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through facial expression analysis.
Publications
Mahie analyzed 2022 data from SAMHSA's Mental Health Client-Level Data (MH-CLD) to investigate ADHD prevalence and comorbidity. This data analysis highlights significant differences in ADHD rates across age groups, education levels, racial backgrounds and living situations, emphasizing how social and economic factors shape its prevalence.
Mehereen conducted a comprehensive overview of AI treatment research for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from 2007 to 2023, focusing on global contributions across countries, institutions, authors, and keywords. Overall, this analysis underscores a dynamic global effort to enhance ASD treatment methodologies through collaborative research and technological innovations.
Mahie analyzed recent brain imaging studies to understand the biological basis of ASD. This review paper contributes to the development of advanced diagnostic tools and therapies that will ultimately enhance the quality of life for individuals with ASD.
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