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      <image:caption>Go behind the scenes with Disney Imagineering mechanical engineer Karin. #Animatronics #Engineering #STEAM</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A meteorologist at WBZ-TV Boston, Jacob brings the fascinating world of weather to life. #Meteorology #ClimateScience #ScienceCommunication,</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Systems Engineer for Human Space Exploration Rowan on aerospace tech, and inspiring future STEM leaders. #SpaceCareers #AerospaceTechnology</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fon on sci-fi &amp; fantasy world-building, visual storytelling, and inspiring the next generation of creative minds. #WorldBuilding #VisualEffects #CreativeCareers</image:caption>
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      <image:title>On-Demand - Office Hours Season 1</image:title>
      <image:caption>Meet Emily! An MIT engineer turned Emmy-nominated science TV host, Emily is the star of Emily's Wonder Lab on Netflix and a Blue Origin astronaut. #ScienceCommunication #SpaceExploration</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dr. Durrani on careers in medicine, tech in healthcare, and inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. #HealthcareInnovation #TechnologyInMedicine</image:caption>
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      <image:title>On-Demand - Office Hours Season 1</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tyler on algorithmic art, computational aesthetics, and balancing structure with organic chaos in modern digital creativity. #AlgorithmicArt #ComputationalDesign #DigitalCreativity</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Join Dr. Macdonald for a Q&amp;A on astrophysics careers and science advising for the Star Trek franchise! #Astrophysics #ScienceCommunication</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Creative Engineer and Professor at Howard University Jacoby redefining STEM career paths. #CreativeEngineering</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Inventor and serial founder Michael discusses unleashing creativity, sparking innovation, and mastering game design. #Game Design #Entrepreneurship</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meet Charles, a licensed engineer and sustainability expert with over 20 years of experience in the built environment. #Engineering #GreenBuilding #Sustainability</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>What’s it like to build the materials that go to space? Meet Clara, an Engineering Fellow and expert in materials science. #MaterialsScience #AerospaceEngineering</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meet Yamilée, an engineer-turned-educator who founded STEM From Dance, a program that uses movement and technology creativity, and STEM skills. #ArtsIntegration</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meet Carla, a Mechanical Engineer at Mercedes-AMG F1, where she designs and tests the high-performance rear suspension systems. #MechanicalEngineering</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dr. Bertley, President and CEO of COSI on how questions fuel discovery—and how every student can be a scientist. #PublicScienceLeadership</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>What does a tech futurist actually do? Leslie, Head of Trend &amp; Innovation Scouting at Nokia, helps shape the future of connectivity, AI, and emerging tech. #EmergingTech #AI</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meet Angela, a Race Engineer at Chip Ganassi Racing and the first woman on a winning Indy 500 crew. #Engineering #Motorsports</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>What’s one skill that powers nearly every industry—and can even help you plan a science project or prom? Karla explains. #Projectmanagement #powerskills</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nikhita, a Caltech student studying astrophysics and computer science, has researched stellar death, spoken on the TEDx stage, and mentored girls in STEM. #Astrophysics</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Joe is helping shape the future of aerospace. As the leader of R&amp;D strategy at GE Aerospace, he focuses on both near- and long-term innovations that are transforming flight. #Aerospace #R&amp;D</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Juan shares how factories are evolving, what skills the next generation needs, and how students can shape the future of high-tech manufacturing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meet Cliff, a driving force behind some of the most innovative projects in the country—including building the Las Vegas F1 racetrack. #ConstructionCareers #VirtualDesign</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Joanna, Head of Nestlé’s R&amp;D for NA talks about careers in food science, breakthrough technologies, and why taste-testing is a legit job skill. #FoodScience #R&amp;D</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meet Christine, Future of Flight Engineering Executive at GE Aerospace, where she leads teams developing next-generation engines and sustainable aviation technologies #Aerospace #SustainableAviation</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>From biosensors that read your body without touching it to quantum tech, Michael’s research is shaping how we’connect, sense, and compute. #QuantumTech #Sensors</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Anne has been at the forefront of 5G, IP systems, and more—and now she’s exploring the possibilities of 6G, AI, and quantum computing. #Quantum #6G</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meet Noel, Assistant Professor at NYU Shanghai and creator of the world’s first open-source adaptive mountain bike. #AdaptiveTechnology #DesignThinking</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meet Silvia, whose career blends aerospace, automotive engineering, and fluid dynamics. #AerospaceEngineering #AutomotiveInnovation #FluidDynamics</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meet Lauren, CEO and Co-Founder of Guidewheel, a tech company helping manufacturers track and optimize production using smart, simple tools. #Manufacturing #AI</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Vic is self-taught coder who started building software at 13 and went on to sell not one, but two companies. #AI #Coding #Startups</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>LEE TOWERSEY · Fix it, don’t toss it: the science of repair that saves gear (and the planet). #Circuits #EnergyTransfer</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ALY MOORE · Build a mealworm farm: see how insects recycle nutrients and boost healthy soils. #InsectAgrriculture</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>KENNETH CALHOUN · Mix your own skin-safe makeup FX with chemistry—built for every skin tone and sensitivity. #Chemistry #ChemicalEngineering</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>XYLA FOXLIN · Dream up a wild, wacky rocket—then reverse-engineer it to make it fly. #Design #Engineering #Physics</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DEV TESCH · Explore how your nervous system handles info—and design ways to make your favorite games more accessible. #NervousSystem</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>KARI BYRON · Run a stress test on yourself—then turn the data into a story people actually want to hear. #ScientificMethod #ScienceCommunication</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>LAUREN SCHULZE · Take a shoe apart, learn how it works—then use materials science to design and build your dream pair. #Design #MaterialScience</image:caption>
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      <image:title>On-Demand - STEAM Star</image:title>
      <image:caption>PSY DELACY · See how movement brings inclusive crowds to life—then use those insights to design a real-world mobility aid. #Anatomy #Physiology</image:caption>
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      <image:title>On-Demand - STEAM Star</image:title>
      <image:caption>TAMERA ROBERTSON · Turn bottles and bags into fresh fashion—learn the science of upcycling with textiles and chemistry. #TextileDesign #Chemistry #ChemicalEngineering</image:caption>
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      <image:title>On-Demand - STEAM Star</image:title>
      <image:caption>FON DAVIS · Turn your wild ideas into real objects with digital modeling and 3D printing. #3DPrinting #DigitalModeling</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DR. OWAIS DURRANI · Learn to navigate the healthcare system and spot misinformation—so you can keep your family safe and healthy. #BodySystems #HealthLiteracy</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Arkansas Champion BENNET · Harnessing Predictive Models to Secure America's Soybean Supply.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Arkansas Champion HARSHITH · Revolutionizing Atrial Fibrillation Care with AI-Driven Remote Monitoring.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>California Champion DAVID · Breaking Down Ocean Plastics with Genetically Engineered Marine Bacteria.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>California Champion JOANNA · AI-Driven Education: Closing the Digital Divide One Student at a Time.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Connecticut Champion SNIGTHA · Improving Water Safety by Removing Contaminants with Nanoparticle Biochar.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Connecticut Champion TYLER · Improving Global Health Through Affordable Iodine Detection Solutions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Delaware Champion CAILYN · Challenging Taste Myths: Are Organic Foods Really Superior?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Delaware Champion RIDDIK · Making Water Safer: Detecting Contaminants with Smart Technology.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Georgia Champion DANIEL · Reducing Food Waste with AI Tools for Small and Underrepresented Farms.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Georgia Champion HANNAH · Improving Microplastic Removal with Graphene Oxide and Iron Nanocomposites.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Guam Champion MITEKSHI · Helping Hearts Heal Faster with Innovative Protein Therapy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hawaii Champion JINGHAO · Simplifying the College Application Journey for Under-Served Communities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hawaii Champion LIAM · Changing Habits for a Greener Future with Gamification.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Iowa Champion AMAL · Providing Digital Identification Solutions for Crisis-Affected Communities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Iowa Champion RITVIK Mapping Viral Genomes to Improve Therapeutic Responses and Research</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Illinois Champion DIVINEFAVOUR · Enhancing Mobility with Biomimetic Prosthetic Hand Technology.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Illinois Champion SAMMIT · Transforming Water Treatment with Cost-Effective Natural Materials.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Indiana Champion ROHAN · Transforming Fruit Waste into Clean Water Solutions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Indiana Champion SOPHIA · Improving AI Accuracy on Imbalanced Data with the BMC Algorithm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Indiana Champion TARA · Screening anemia from eyelid photos using smartphone AI.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kansas Champion ELIZABETH · Innovating Pollution Solutions: Quantifying and Eliminating Microplastics.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kentucky Champion LUCY · Investigating Lithium-Ion Contamination's Impact on Tumor Cell Growth.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kentucky Champion VALLABH · Improving Aerospace Safety with Rapid-Curing, High-Strength Materials.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Louisiana Champion ABIGAIL · Using Predatory Bacteria to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Vibrio in Aquaculture.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Louisiana Champion LILY · Harvesting Noise: Converting Arena Sound Vibrations into Energy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maine Champion GABRIEL · Optimizing Pharmacy Operations with Advanced AI Technology.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maryland Champion ANIKAIT · Transforming Ophthalmology with Deep Learning and Cost-Effective Technology.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maryland Champion BRYAN · Targeting Prostate Cancer’s Defense System to Enhance Immunotherapy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Massachusetts Champion NICHELLE · Transforming Stroke Rehabilitation with Smart Ankle-Foot Orthosis Technology.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Massachusetts Champion SARAH · Detecting Nocturnal Seizures with Wearable Technology to Save Lives.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Michigan Champion CHIKANMA · Boosting Wind Energy Efficiency with Smart Blade Angle Adjustment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Michigan Champion ELLIOT · Exploring Bacteria's Potential to Solve the Plastic Pollution Crisis.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Michigan Champion TANAY · Optimizing Wastewater Treatment with AI-Driven Aeration and Microbial Fuel Cells.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Minnesota Champion KEVIN · Improving Elderly Care Robots Through Magnetic Touch Sensors.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Minnesota Champion SURJO · Minimizing Ecological Damage in Oil Extraction Using Biodegradable Foam.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Minnesota Champion TYLER · Removing Microplastics with Food Waste-Based Biocoagulants.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mississippi Champion PRANAV · Predicting Global Bacterial Risks with Climate and Geospatial Data.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Missouri Champion ELIZABETH · Reducing Food Waste Through Student-Driven Lunch Planning Technology.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Montana Champion AKIRA · Turning Space Trash into Treasure: Reducing Payload Costs with 3D Printing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nebraska Champion DAKOTA · Exploring Agricultural Chemical Risks Through Daphnia Toxicity Analysis.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nebraska Champion THANVI · Combating Superbugs: A Non-Toxic Approach to Overcoming Resistance.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nevada Champion JAYNA · Reducing Medical Waste Through Seaweed-Based Plastic Innovation.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nevada Champion JORDAN · Monitoring Forever Chemicals for Safer Drinking Water Solutions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Hampshire Champion ETHAN · Inspiring Creativity: Helping Kids Visualize and Create Stories.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Hampshire Champion VIKTOR · Saving Lives by Prioritizing Critical Pneumothorax Cases with Deep Learning.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Jersey Champion ISHAAN · Enhancing Ophthalmology Practices with Automated Disease Detection.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Jersey Champion KRITHIK · Enhancing Lives with Brain-Controlled Wheelchair Innovation.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Mexico Champion NATASHIA · From Stress to Surgery: Exploring Hip Health and Modern Replacement Innovations.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Mexico Champion STEVEN · Exploring the Impact of Metal Contaminants on Heart Health and Water Safety.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New York Champion CHASE · Improving Drug Development Through Machine-Generated Molecule Design.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New York Champion ISABELLA · Transforming Infant Care by Addressing Seizure-Induced Brain Inflammation.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New York Champion MAI · Transforming Energy Storage with Non-Toxic, High-Performance Gels.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New York Champion TRISTAN · Preserving Endangered Languages Through Innovative Learning Solutions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>North Carolina Champion KEERTANA · Empowering Students to Drive Greener Schools and Climate Action.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>North Carolina Champion SAKHYATA · Transforming Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Care Through Digital Biomarkers.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>North Carolina Champion SWAYAM · Detecting Drunk Driving Through Advanced Facial and Ocular Analysis.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>North Dakota Champion FATEMEH · Improving Migraine Management with Smart Tools and Tailored Advice.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Northern Mariana Islands Champion MISHA · Reimagining Reefs: Sustainable Marine Structures for a Healthier Ocean.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ohio Champion ANUKI · Improving Mental Health with Interactive Breathing and Focus Tracking.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oklahoma Champion CAYTIE · Improving Livestock Health with Alternative Deworming Solutions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oklahoma Champion EMMA · Managing Medications and Reducing Environmental Risks.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oregon Champion ANISHA · Mitigating Climate Change by Converting Waste into Soil Nutrients.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oregon Champion LIAM · Advancing Cardiovascular Research Through Mechanical Vessel Assessment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oregon Champion NIDHI · Revolutionizing Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Through AI-Driven Drug Optimization.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pennsylvania Champion AADI · Saving Lives by Detecting and Responding to Drowning Situations.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pennsylvania Champion AUDREY · Designing Glucose Test Strips for Better Accessibility and Reduced Medical Costs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pennsylvania Champion DHARUNISH · Boosting AI Accuracy and Problem-Solving.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Puerto Rico Champion SHANTI · Monitoring Steps for Early Neurological Diagnosis and Care.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>South Carolina Champion KARTHIK · Helping Students Stay on Top of Their Goals.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>South Dakota Champion KAMBRIA · Ensuring Sample Safety with a Field-Tested Glove Box.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>South Dakota Champion LILA · Advancing Farming Practices Through Aerial Image-Based Soil Moisture Detection.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>South Dakota Champion STEVEN · Transforming Water Quality: River Sand Filtration for a Healthier Environment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tennessee Champion BENJAMIN · Building Brighter Futures: Affordable STEM Kits for Global Education.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tennessee Champion SHASHANK · Improving Communication and Safety with Real-Time Bus Tracking.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Texas Champion ADEL · Transforming Genomic Studies: Detecting Disease-Causing DNA Sequences.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Texas Champion HASINI · Enhancing Safe Driving for the Hearing Impaired with Real-Time Audio Alerts.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Utah Champion AADHI · Reducing Plastic Waste Through Green Bandage Technology.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Utah Champion IAN · Reducing Hydrofluorocarbon Emissions with 2D Perovskites for Solid-State Refrigeration</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Virginia Champion ANI · Driving Cleaner Space Missions Through Electromagnetic Propulsion Systems.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Virginia Champion ASHRITA · Advancing Reproductive Medicine with AI-Driven Embryo Assessment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Virginia Champion LINDA · Innovating Circular Food Systems with Mealworm Farming.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Washington Champion JERRY · Revolutionizing Visual Education for the Blind and Visually Impaired.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kentucky Champion SETH</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Louisiana Champion Jayden</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Louisiana Champion NAYA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maine Champion EMMA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maine Champion RILEY</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maine Champion VICTORIA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maryland Champion AGNEYA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maryland Champion ELIZABETH</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maryland Champion JEHAN</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maryland Champion MEGAN</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Massachusetts Champion ARMAAN</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Massachusetts Champion ISHA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Massachusetts Champion JACKLYN</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Massachusetts Champion JOHAN</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Massachusetts Champion Yifan</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Michigan Champion ABIGAIL</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Michigan Champion Sahiba</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Michigan Champion TANAY</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Minnesota Champion MAGGIE</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Minnesota Champion MUMINAH</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Minnesota Champion SAMUEL</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Minnesota Champion YASH</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mississippi Champion CELIA</image:caption>
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      <image:title>National STEM Champions - US - 2024 Champions - U.S.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Missouri Champion ALEXANDER</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Montana Champion NIKKI</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nebraska Champion ANUJ</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nebraska Champion MERCEDES</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nevada Champion IVAN</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nevada Champion NOAH</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Hampshire Champion AARNA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Hampshire Champion NOAH</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Jersey Champion ADVIKA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Jersey Champion ANANYA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Jersey Champion SONIA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Mexico Champion BENJAMIN</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Mexico Champion CLARISSE</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Mexico Champion MARIO</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New York Champion ALISHA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New York Champion MIGUEL</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New York Champion Stephanie</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New York Champion TREYONNA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>North Carolina Champion HAO (LILY)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>North Carolina Champion Isabel</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>North Carolina Champion VARSHITH</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>North Dakota Champion KYLER</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Northern Mariana Islands Champion GWANPIL</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Northern Mariana Islands Champion JEDRIC</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ohio Champion HAASINI</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ohio Champion KARA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ohio Champion LAASYA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ohio Champion SAMHITA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oklahoma Champion WILLIAM</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oregon Champion ANISHA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oregon Champion CHANDRA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oregon Champion EMMA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oregon Champion YUXUAN</image:caption>
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