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3 projects in Engineering
Benjamin Davis
First place · Regeneron ISEF 2025
Reported about 45% greater efficiency than comparable systems at roughly 90% lower cost.
Kevin Shen
Finalist · Regeneron STS 2025
Reported a 9.2% improvement in flight efficiency.
Eugene Chen
Third place · Regeneron ISEF 2023
A device that redirects an air conditioner's own cooling-fan airflow to spray its condensate onto its condenser, lowering condenser temperature and cutting power draw — using only waste water and airflow the unit already produces.