During the 2024 International Science and Engineering Fair held in Los Angeles, two Arlington Public Schools students were recognized for their exceptional projects. Wakefield High School senior Olivia Bartrum’s project, “Harnessing the Signalosome to Enhance Ex-Vivo Generation of Tumor Antigen-Specific T Cells,” competed in the Cellular and Molecular Biology category and secured second place. Meanwhile, Washington-Liberty High School junior Anna Mohanty’s project, “Alcott: A Convolutional Neural Network to Predict Multimeric Interactions in HIV-1 Neural Infection,” competed in the Translational Medical Science category and earned third place.
What sets these students apart from others is their commitment to their scientific endeavors and their exceptional talent. Olivia Bartrum’s project focused on enhancing ex-vivo generation of tumor antigen-specific T cells, which has significant implications for cancer research. On the other hand, Anna Mohanty’s project utilized a convolutional neural network to predict multimeric interactions in HIV-1 neural infection, which could lead to new treatments for this disease.
Both students showcased their dedication to excellence and brought home well-deserved awards for their hard work. Their achievements highlight the outstanding quality of education found within Arlington Public Schools and the importance of nurturing a culture of innovation and scientific curiosity among young minds. These students are sure to make significant contributions to their respective fields in the future.