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Girls In Research Demo Day
Demo Day is the final milestone of the Girls In Research experience—a virtual research symposium where our high school scholars present their original, university-level research. From theoretical physics to molecular oncology, G.I.R's Demo Day offers our scholars a platform to share the work they developed during our G.I.R programs, receive live feedback from panelists and peers, and gain firsthand experience presenting in a real-world setting. Scroll below to view all final Demo Day projects!
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Saturday May 17th, 2025 Demo Day
From Transcriptomic Analysis of Dysregulated Beta-Cells to Stock Market Volatility During Natural Disasters
Full Program (PDF Click Here)

Join us for Demo Day, where our graduating research scholars present their final projects! Each scholar will deliver a 7-minute presentation, followed by insightful feedback from the panel. A total of 5 GIR scholars from 4 countries on 3 continents will be graduating!
Date and Time: 11 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT (New York Time Zone / UTC-4)
Live Webstream Link (Click Here): whereby.com/girls-in-research
Registration Link (Click Here): https://lu.ma/0ik94p5b

11:00am EST Opening Remarks & Panelists Introduction by CEO, Elizabeth Ulanova

11:15am EDT Liliana Fabianová, Age 16, Presov, Slovakia
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
"Transcriptomic Analysis of Dysregulated Beta-Cells Identifies Underexplored Pathways in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus"
Mentor: Linda Melodia, Harvard University

11:30am EDT Yenglik Shonbay, Age 15, Almaty, Kazakstan
Research Scholar: Business and Finance Track, 4 Week
“Behavior and Stock Market Volatility During Natural Disasters: A Comparative Study of Japan and Chile”
Mentor: Elizabeth Ulanova, University of Cambridge
11:45am EDT - 12:00PM EDT - 15 minutes Intermission

12:00pm EDT Dariia Tmienova, Age 16, Kyiv, Ukraine
Research Scholar: Natural Science Track, 10 Week
“A Clinical Review of Exosome-Based Treatments for Skin Diseases and Anti-Aging”
Mentor: Linda Melodia, Harvard University

12:15pm EDT Isha Sudhir, Age 16, Seattle, United States of America
Research Scholar: Tech Track, 10 Week
“The Cognitive Playground: A Novel Approach to Simulating Group Therapy Dynamics with LLMs for Therapist Training, Client Simulation, and Interaction Modeling"
Mentor: Sajia Darwish, Harvard University
12:30pm EDT Leila Bolat Age 18, Almaty, Kazakstan
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
“Impact of HSV-1 and CMV Viruses in Alzheimer's Disease"
Mentor: Christine Major-Styles, Imperial College London

12:45pm EDT Closing Remarks & Processions by CEO, Elizabeth Ulanova
Saturday February 8th, 2025 Demo Hour
From Corporate Oil Accountability to Emotional Recognition in Education Software
Full Program (Click Here for Detailed PDF)

Join us for Demo Hour - GIR's newest Demo Day experience - where our graduating research scholars present their final projects! Each high school scholar will deliver a 15-minute presentation on their university-level research projects, followed by insightful feedback from the panel. A total of 4 GIR scholars from 4 countries on 3 continents will be presenting!
Date and Time: 10 AM EST - 12:45 PM EST (New York Time Zone / UTC-5)
Live Video Conference Link (Click Here): whereby.com/girls-in-research
Website Link: girlsinresearch.com/demo-hour

10:00am EST Opening Remarks & Panelists Introduction by CEO, Elizabeth Ulanova
10:15am EST Tammy Oyebanji, Age 16, Nova Scotia, Canada
Research Scholar: Social Sciences Track, 10 Week
“The Impact of the Lack of Corporate Accountability for Oil Multinationals in Nigeria”
Mentored by: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania
10:45 am EST Aashita Shrivastava, Age 17, Mumbai, India
Research Scholar: Tech Track, 4 Week
"Using Emotional Recognition in Education Software: Managing Stress to Improve Learning"
Mentored by: Walid Sabihi, University of Oxford
11:15am EST 15 minutes Intermission
11:30am EST Xusnora Razzaqova, Age 16, Gulastan, Uzbekistan
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Humanities & Social Sciences, 10 Week
“Exploring the Link Between Social Media Usage and Body Dissatisfaction Among Young Asian Women”
Mentored by: Caroline King, Stanford University
12pm EST Alexandra Sanchez, Age 15, Ica, Peru
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"Harvesting the Cosmos: Analyzing Economic Growth, Ethical Implications, and Social Impact of Sustainable Astromining for a Future-Ready Civilization"
Mentored by: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania
12:30pm EST Closing Remarks & Processions by CEO, Elizabeth Ulanova
Saturday November 9th, 2024 Demo Day
From Multimodal Deep Learning Models to Replicating Lotus Hydrophobicity
Full Program (Click Here for Detailed PDF)

Join us for Demo Day, where our graduating research scholars present their final projects! Each scholar will deliver a 7-minute presentation, followed by insightful feedback from the panel. A total of 14 GIR scholars from 11 countries on 3 continents will be graduating!
Date and Time: 8 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST (New York Time Zone / UTC-5)
Link (Click Here): whereby.com/girls-in-research

8:00am EST Opening Remarks & Panelists Introduction by CEO, Elizabeth Ulanova

8:15am EST Eve Ang, Age 16, Singapore, Singapore
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
"Development Of A Multimodal Deep Learning Model In Tumour-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Treatment Prediction And Outcomes"
Mentor: Rhea Parande, University of Oxford

8:30am EST Thevishri Thinaharan, Age 16, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
“The Effect of the Gut-Brain Axis on Lewy Body Dementia”
Mentor: Jeremy Conway, Harvard University

8:45am EST Mishaal Irfan, Age 18, Lahore, Pakistan
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
“Genetics vs. Environment: Influences on Personal Decision-Making”
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania

9:00am EST Alejandria E. Ayende, Age 17, Iba, Zambales, Philippines
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 4 Week
“Replicating Lotus Hydrophobicity in Alternative Food Packaging Material”
Mentor: Jeremy Conway, Harvard University

9:15am EST Aida Musaxadjayeva, Age 16, Uzbekistan
Research Scholar: Social Sciences Track, 10 Week
“The Cognitive Impact of Music: Analyzing the Effects of
Instrumental Music on Student Performance During Study and Exams”
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania

9:30am EST 15 minutes Intermission

9:45am EST Nishat Tasnim, Age 16, UAE & Bangladesh
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
“Investigating the Role of Long Non-Coding RNAs in
Modulating Immune Checkpoint Genes in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer”
Mentor: Linda Melodia, Harvard University

10:00am EST Dono Khojanazarova Murod Qizi, Age 17, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Research Scholar: Tech Track, 4 Week
"Multimodal Sarcasm Detection and its Use as an
Evaluative Tool for Sentiment Analysis in Language Learning Models"
Mentor: Walid Sabihi, University of Oxford

10:15am EST Cailin Rugema Francesca Ihozo, Age 15, Kigali, Rwanda
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"The Use of Clean Energies and Technologies in East Africa and How They Affect Rural Communities"
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania

10:30am EST Aizhamal Kozhanova, Age 16, Astana, Kazakhstan
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 4 Week
“Addressing the Contradictory Effects of Food Restraints:
The Impact of Dietary Restrictions on Mental Health of Patients withType 1 Diabetes”
Mentor: Linda Melodia, Harvard University

10:45am EST Varnessa Kayen Varlyngton, Age 13, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
“Robotics Revolution: The Implications of Al and Robotics in Neuroscience”
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania

11:00am EST 15 minutes Intermission

11:15am EST Munkhzul Jargalsaikhan, Age 17, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Humanities & Social Sciences, 10 Week
“From Monarch Butterflies to Everyday Queens: Bearing the Weight of Late Climate Change Actions”
Mentor: Caroline King, Stanford University

11:30am EST Xurshida Jo'rayeva, Age 17, Uzbekistan
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"The Psychological Impact of Water Scarcity During Droughts and the
Role of Sustainable Water Quality Management in Mitigating Stress"
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania

11:45am EST Parmita Vijay, Age 17, Bangalore, India
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 4 Week
“The Dynamics of Hormonal Influence on Neurogenesis”
Mentor: Linda Melodia, Harvard University

12:00pm EST Haneyya Umer Siddiqui, Age 18, Karachi, Pakistan
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
“How Do Playing Styles and Position Specific Demands Influence ACL Injuries
In Female Basketball Players: A Systematic Review And Meta Analysis”
Mentor: Aiwei Zeng, University of Cambridge

12:15pm EST Closing Remarks & Processions by CEO, Elizabeth Ulanova
August 11th, 2024 Demo Day
From Nutrition-Dense Food Powers To The Impacts of Quantum Physics on Morality
Full Program (Click Here for Detailed PDF)

Sunday August 11th, 2024 Demo Day Program Schedule

Join us for Demo Day, where our graduating research scholars present their final projects! This is their moment to showcase the incredible work they've accomplished throughout their research programs. Each scholar will deliver a 7-minute presentation, followed by insightful feedback from the panel.
A total of 13 GIR scholars from 10 countries on 4 continents will be graduating!
Date and Time: 11 AM EDT - 3 PM EDT (New York Time Zone / UTC-4)
Link: whereby.com/girls-in-research
11:00am EDT Opening Remarks & Panelists Introduction by Elizabeth Ulanova

11:15am EDT Sachi Paredes, Age 15, Manila, Philippines, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
"Transforming Agricultural Waste: Developing a Nutrition-Dense Food Powder for Sustainable Food Solutions"
Mentor: Jeremy Conway, Harvard University

11:30am EDT Wairimu Karanu, Age 17, Nairobi, Kenya, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"The Impacts of Physics on Morality: Disproving Materialism Through Quantum Physics"
Mentor: Elizabeth Ulanova, University of Cambridge

11:45am EDT Aksungul Adilbekova, Age 15, Nukus, Uzbekistan
Nilufar Mamadaliyeva, Age 17, Samarkand, Uzbekistan,
July 2024 Cohort, 4 Week App Builder
"Dia-Care: A Diabetes Management Application"
Mentor: Tiger Yotsawat, University of Cambridge

12:00pm EDT Trisha Mehta, Age 17, Dubai, UAE, July 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 4 Week
"Stem Cells To Create Organoids for Potential Microgravity-Caused Inner Ear Defects"
Mentor: Jeremy Conway, Harvard University

12:15pm EDT 15 minutes Intermission

12:30pm EDT Aziza Ne'matova, Age 16, Navoi, Uzbekistan, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Tech Track, 10 Week
"Perception and Awareness Survey on Quantum Key Distribution Methods"
Mentor: Walid Sabihi, University of Oxford

12:45pm EDT Alexandra Sanchez, Age 15, Ica, Peru, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"Astromining for Sustainable Resource Utilization and Economic Growth"
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania

1:00pm EDT Aizhamal Kozhanova, Age 16, Astana, Kazakhstan, July 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 4 Week
"Addressing the contradictory effects of food restraints: the impact of dietary restrictions on mental health of patients with type 1 diabetes"
Mentor: Linda Melodia, Harvard University

1:15pm EDT Sania Batool, Age 16, Hyderabad, Pakistan, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"The Influence of Surgical Robots on Patient Trust in Oncology and Healthcare Workers, with a Focus on Job Satisfaction"
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania

1:30pm EDT 15 minutes Intermission

1:45pm EDT Ezoza Nizomova, Age 16, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"The Triple Frontier of Space Tourism: Effects on Human Life, Sustainability, and Public Sentiment"
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania

2:00pm EDT Milagros Tacacho, Age 16, Salta, Argentina, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"Public Policies and Their Impact on Argentina's Nuclear Energy Sector: A Critical Analysis of Ley de Bases"
Mentor: Elizabeth Ulanova, University of Cambridge

2:15pm EDT Melisa Tatar, Age 17, Ankara, Turkey, July 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Social Sciences Track, 4 Week
"Abortion, Mental Health, and Religion in the US: Unveiling the Complex Interplay Affecting Women Seeking Abortions"
Mentor: Pontus Goeransson, University of Oxford

2:30pm EDT Varnessa Kayen Varlyngton, Age 13, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, June 2024 Cohort
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"Robotics Revolution: The Implications of AI and Robotics in Neuroscience"
Mentor: Anna Pugsley Koh, University of Pennsylvania

2:45pm EDT Closing Remarks & Processions by Elizabeth Ulanova
Demo Day Graduation Certificates
Every scholar who completes a Girls In Research program is awarded a bespoke made Girls In Research certificate at their Demo Day.
Below are samples from past scholars:
Demo Day Award Recipients
At every Demo Day, the executive board of Girls In Research awards 1-2 select scholars with a special merit prize to the finished projects of exceptional quality. The two prizes are the Girls In Research Verity Prize For Excellence In Research and the Girls In Research Innovation Prize For Outstanding Original Project.
Wairimu Karanu
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Natural & Social Sciences, 10 Week
"The Impacts of Physics on Morality: Disproving Materialism Through Quantum Physics"
August 2024 Demo Day
GIR Verity Prize
Sachi Alexis Paredes
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
"Transforming Agricultural Waste: Developing a Nutrition-Dense Food Powder for Sustainable Food Solutions"
August 2024 Demo Day
GIR Innovation Prize
Eve Ang
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
"Development Of A Multimodal Deep Learning Model In Tumour-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Treatment Prediction And Outcomes"
November 2024 Demo Day
GIR Verity Prize
Munkhzul Jargalsaikhan
Research Scholar: Combo Track: Humanities & Social Sciences, 10 Week
“From Monarch Butterflies to Everyday Queens: Bearing the Weight of Late Climate Change Actions”
November 2024 Demo Day
GIR Innovation Prize
Tammy Oyebanji
Research Scholar: Social Sciences Track, 10 Week
“The Impact of the Lack of Corporate Accountability for Oil Multinationals in Nigeria”
February 2025 GIR Demo Day
GIR Innovation Prize
Liliana Fabianova
Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week
"Transcriptomic Analysis of Dysregulated Beta-Cells Identifies Underexplored Pathways in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus"
May 2025 GIR Demo Day
GIR Verity Prize
Isha Sudhir
Research Scholar: Tech Track, 10 Week
“The Cognitive Playground: A Novel Approach to Simulating Group Therapy Dynamics with LLMs for Therapist Training, Client Simulation, and Interaction Modeling"
May 2025 GIR Demo Day
GIR Innovation Prize
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Saturday May 17th, 2025 Demo Day

From Transcriptomic Analysis of Dysregulated Beta-Cells to Stock Market Volatility During Natural Disasters

Full Program (PDF Click Here)

Join us for Demo Day, where our graduating research scholars present their final projects! Each scholar will deliver a 7-minute presentation, followed by insightful feedback from the panel. A total of 5 GIR scholars from 4 countries on 3 continents will be graduating!

Date and Time: 11 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT (New York Time Zone / UTC-4)

Live Webstream Link (Click Here): whereby.com/girls-in-research

Registration Link (Click Here): https://lu.ma/0ik94p5b

11:00am EST Opening Remarks & Panelists Introduction by CEO, Elizabeth Ulanova

11:15am EDT Liliana Fabianová, Age 16, Presov, Slovakia

Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week

"Transcriptomic Analysis of Dysregulated Beta-Cells Identifies Underexplored Pathways in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus"

Mentor: Linda Melodia, Harvard University

11:30am EDT Yenglik Shonbay, Age 15, Almaty, Kazakstan

Research Scholar: Business and Finance Track, 4 Week

“Behavior and Stock Market Volatility During Natural Disasters: A Comparative Study of Japan and Chile”

Mentor: Elizabeth Ulanova, University of Cambridge

11:45am EDT - 12:00PM EDT - 15 minutes Intermission

12:00pm EDT Dariia Tmienova, Age 16, Kyiv, Ukraine

Research Scholar: Natural Science Track, 10 Week

“A Clinical Review of Exosome-Based Treatments for Skin Diseases and Anti-Aging”

Mentor: Linda Melodia, Harvard University

12:15pm EDT Isha Sudhir, Age 16, Seattle, United States of America

Research Scholar: Tech Track, 10 Week

“The Cognitive Playground: A Novel Approach to Simulating Group Therapy Dynamics with LLMs for Therapist Training, Client Simulation, and Interaction Modeling"

Mentor: Sajia Darwish, Harvard University

12:30pm EDT Leila Bolat Age 18, Almaty, Kazakstan

Research Scholar: Natural Sciences Track, 10 Week

“Impact of HSV-1 and CMV Viruses in Alzheimer's Disease"

Mentor: Christine Major-Styles, Imperial College London

12:45pm EDT Closing Remarks & Processions by CEO, Elizabeth Ulanova

Saturday February 8th, 2025 Demo Hour

From Corporate Oil Accountability to Emotional Recognition in Education Software

Full Program (Click Here for Detailed PDF)

Saturday November 9th, 2024 Demo Day

From Multimodal Deep Learning Models to Replicating Lotus Hydrophobicity

Full Program (Click Here for Detailed PDF)

"Development Of A Multimodal Deep Learning Model In Tumour-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Treatment Prediction And Outcomes"

Mentor: Rhea Parande, University of Oxford

August 11th, 2024 Demo Day

From Nutrition-Dense Food Powers To The Impacts of Quantum Physics on Morality

Full Program (Click Here for Detailed PDF)

Demo Day Graduation Certificates

Every scholar who completes a Girls In Research program is awarded a bespoke made Girls In Research certificate at their Demo Day.

Below are samples from past scholars:

Demo Day Award Recipients

Wairimu Karanu

Sachi Alexis Paredes

Eve Ang

Munkhzul Jargalsaikhan

Tammy Oyebanji

Liliana Fabianova

Isha Sudhir

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