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Meet the 2003 Inductees
Allan Chu
Saratoga, California
Age: 18
“LZAC Lossless Data Compression:
A Novel Approach to Minimum Redundancy Coding”
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A new dictionary-based universal lossless data compression
engine shrinks file sizes and improves the uploading of computer
files. This process makes internet speed three times faster,
while requiring less memory.
• Awards: 1st place in the 2002 Intel International
Science and Engineering Fair, was a national winner in the
2002 Siemens Westinghouse Math, Science, and Technology Competition,
was awarded the 2002 Davidson Fellow Laureate in Technology,
won 2nd place in the 2002 Junior Science and Humanities Symposium,
and has a U.S. Patent pending.
• After graduation, Allan plans to pursue a degree in
physics, and work in the field of nanotechnology.
Tessanie Marek
Salado, Texas
Age: 11
“The Easy Crutches”
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These crutches are modified by adding an adjustable leg support
to one of the crutches. This allows the user to rest the injured
leg directly on the crutch and thus avoid strain or muscle
cramps. The attached lever and pedal can be used to rest the
leg in a forward position or to support the shin in a bent
leg position.
• Awards: Finalist in the 2002 Craftsman/NSTA Young
Inventors Program, and was awarded a U.S. Patent.
• Tessanie’s goal after graduation is to study
law at Texas A & M.
Mark Mazumder
Little Rock, Arkansas
Age: 18
“Encased Stent for Rapid Endothelialization
for Preventing Restenosis”
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A metal stent can be encased by a polymer sheath to provide
biocompatibility and corrosion inhibition while remaining
capable of expansion. Antithrombogenic drugs can be embedded
in the coating to promote the growth of new cell tissue while
preventing re-blockage.
• Awards: 2nd place in the 2001 Intel International
Science and Engineering Fair, 3rd place in the 2002 National
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, 2nd place in the
2002 Air Force National Science Competition. Mark was also
awarded as a National Finalist in the 2003 Siemens Westinghouse
Science, Math, and Technology Competition, and as a 2003 National
Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.
• After graduation, Mark plans to attend college where
he will work toward a degree in either writing or science.
Brandon Michael Palmen
Rochester, Minnesota
Age: 19
“Efficient Re-Targeting of Virus
Vectors for Gene Therapy”
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A measles vaccine virus can be genetically engineered to display
on its surface an additional “ZZ” protein. This
is a method by which a protein can be added to the surface
of a measles vaccine virus particle so that it could be quickly
and conveniently targeted to attack cancer cells.
• Awards: 2nd place in the 2002 Intel International
Science and Engineering Fair, won the 2001 United States Patent
and Trademark Office First Place Grand Award, and the 2002
National Science Foundation Korea-USA Pacific Rim Initiative
Award. Brandon was a 2001 Siemens Science and Technology Competition
Semi-Finalist, and a 2002 United States Presidential Scholar.
He was also a winner in the 2002 Science Talent Search.
• Brandon is presently studying biochemistry at Harvard.
After graduation, he plans to pursue a PhD In biochemistry,
and possibly attend medical school.
Justin Riebeling
Millstadt, Illinois
Age: 12
“Speed Grain Cart”
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The Speed Grain Cart makes the task of feeding cattle easier
and faster. This modified wagon holds nearly 25 gallons of
feed. A remotely controlled chute dispenses grain directly
into the feeding trough while the cart is moving.
• Award: 2002 Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Program,
and may soon be patented.
• After high school, Justin plans to attend college
where he will study…you guessed it…farming.
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