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Congratulations to the 2025 Award Winners:

Anthropology: Samantha Lagos, “A Comparison of Surface Detection Methods for Storage Pit Prospection and Capacity Estimation in Aotearoa, New Zealand”

Biological Sciences: Ayesha Alkofahi, “Thermoregulatory Dysfunction in Kcna1-Null Mice: A Model for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy”, Co-author(s): Fallon Wenck; Indumathy Jagadeeswaran; Kelsey Paulhus; Julia Lara; Praveen Kumar; Brian Zoltowski; Edward Glasscock

Biostatistics: Ellen Taylor, “Using Machine Learning to Predict Concussion Recovery Time: The Importance of Psychological and Symptomatic Factors”, Co-author(s): Logan Shurtz; Stephen C. Bunt; Nyaz Didehbani; C. Munro Cullum; Kristin Wilmoth

Chemistry: Juliana Antonio, “Noncovalent Interactions in Mutated Myoglobin Proteins Revealed Through Local Vibrational Mode Theory”

Civil & Environmental Engineering: Ahmed El Saei, “Characterization of Ballast Mechanical Properties Post Tamping Maintenance”

Civil & Environmental Engineering: Sergio Escudero, “Analysis of Spatiotemporal Variability of Methane Surface Concentration from Underground Natural Gas Leaks Using a Low-cost Sensor Unit”, Co-author(s): Venkata Rao Gundapaneni

Combined Group: Alvin Leluc, Physics, “Detecting Ripples in Space with Light from the Early Universe”, Co-author(s): Alexander Van Engelen

Computer Science: Timothy Lee, “Lightweight, Modular Transformer for Noise-Resistant Multivariate Time Series Forecasting”

Computer Science: Zeyu Deng, “Tangible Virtual Reality PIN Authentication with Coordinated Multi-joint Biometric Security”, Co-author(s): Jingwei Zhang

Economics: Jisub Shin, “Fertility, Education Competition, and Spatial Inequality in South Korea”

Education: Allison Dennis, “Investigating Longitudinal Changes in Fractions Knowledge: A Multilevel Modeling Approach”, Co-author(s): Joanne Joo

Electrical and Computer Engineering: Yazan Yassin, “Fast Charging Lithium-ion Batteries in Extreme Cold Conditions”

History: Holly Harris, “Amercements and Authority: Legal Enforcement in Walsham-le-Willows During the Black Death”, Co-author(s): Allie Shulman

Mathematics: Jacob Davis, “Droplet Levitation over the Non-isothermal Surface of an Evaporating Liquid Layer”, Co-author(s): Vladimir Ajaev

Operations Research: Jackson Forner, “The Value of Smart Right-hand Side Predictions in Optimizing Uncertain Networks”, Co-author(s): Harsha Gangammanavar

Postdoctoral Scholars: Ayesh Madushanka Kalapuwage, “QM40: QM-based Dataset for Drug Discovery”, Co-author(s): Renaldo T. Moura, Jr.; Elfi Kraka

Postdoctoral Scholars: Alexis Delgado, “Hybrid and Mixed Basis Set Strategies for XPS Calculations of Small Water Clusters”

Psychology: Sofia Uribe, “Examining Impairments in Working and Episodic Memory in Young Adults with Anhedonia”, Co-author(s): Alicia E. Meuret

Psychology: Melissa Sitton, “Spirituality, Self-Blame, and Trauma Symptoms among Youth Awaiting Treatment after Sexual Abuse”, Co-author(s): Caitlin Rancher; Jeanine Johnson; Madeline Reedy; Annette Mahoney; Renee McDonald; Ernest Jouriles

Statistics and Data Science: Yifei Wang, “Mitigating Outcome Reporting Bias in Multivariate Meta-analysis: A Semiparametric and Scalable Approach”, Co-authors: Lifeng Lin; Yu-lun Liu

Sustainability and Development: Rutuja Lele, “Mapping Environmental Degradation and Empowerment: Case Study of Women Miners in Santa Rita, Andes, Colombia”