Session 3

In high-energy physics experiments at high-luminosity colliders, a significant challenge is accurately modeling “pile-up” - the occurrence of multiple simultaneous proton-proton interactions within a single crossing. This pile-up creates excessive background noise that can mask the signal. While Monte Carlo (MC) simulations are essential for estimating both Standard Model backgrounds and potential new signals, the pile-up distribution in generated MC ... Read More

Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter that neuronal synapses use to trigger muscle movement. When this diffusion malfunctions, it can contribute to diseases like myasthenia gravis and Alzheimer’s disease. Studying acetylcholine at the molecular level in laboratories is costly and difficult because its diffusion occurs at extremely small spatial scales and within microseconds, requiring specialized imaging technology and highly controlled experimental ... Read More

This project focuses on improving and expanding the social media presence of SciTech as it transitions from a traditional museum into a STEM education organization. The goal is to strengthen digital outreach in order to better connect with families, schools, and community partners. Through analyzing current social media platforms, studying digital marketing strategies, and observing outreach methods used by similar ... Read More

The search for particles beyond the Standard Model (SM) is an important focus at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). One candidate is the doubly charged Higgs boson (H±±). Our analysis calculates limits on the production cross-section of the doubly charged Higgs using an unbinned likelihood fit. However, since the results of this fit depend heavily on signal and background modeling, ... Read More