National High School Design Competition

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My data visualization shows the amount of CO2 emissions, glacier mass loss, and sea level changes over the past ten years. This shows the severity of climate change which affects so many forms of wildlife and our human population. My visualization can help raise urgency in reversing our collective mistakes. I researched various data sets from sources tracking CO2 emissions, glacier mass loss, and sea level changes from resources provided by NASA. My design consists of three parts: CO2 emissions, melted ice, and sea level. CO2 levels are measured in gigatons, ice mass in tons, and sea level changes in millimeters. All graphs are split into the years symbolizing the planetary scale changes over time. This design will be displayed on parking kiosks in busy cities where air pollution is severe. The visualization will make people more aware of the global impact of our choices and inspire them to find alternative energy sources and solutions.
Honorable Mention
Jaime Lai, grade 11 Dwight-Englewood School, Englewood, NJ My data visualization shows the amount of CO2 emissions, glacier mass loss, and sea level changes over the past ten years. This shows the severity of climate change which affects so many forms of wildlife and our human population. My visualization can help raise urgency in reversing...
Posted By
Vassiliki Giannopoulos
Date
April 5, 2023
Climpact is an interactive mapping system that allows users to view locations and determine the impact of damage from past major weather-related disasters. I used data from open building footprints datasets in the UnitedStates. I looked at FEMA for data on natural disasters from 1953 to today. FEMA also shows information on support provided and scale of damage for natural disasters. In Climpact, you can select a location to update the map and display sites in the area and a related disaster list. Picking an incident refreshes the map to reflect the level and type of damage with color coding and icons. For example, choosing Hurricane Ida shows Central Grocery in red with the relevant icons. Users worldwide can make better decisions on where to live, study, work, and visit. Businesses and governments can determine where to invest and promote growth. They can also help deter people from moving to a specific area. Climpact increases climate change awareness by allowing users to interact easily with geospatial and weather event data.
Honorable Mention
Miller Roberts, grade 10 Westlake High School, Austin, TX Climpact is an interactive mapping system that allows users to view locations and determine the impact of damage from past major weather-related disasters. I used data from open building footprints datasets in the United States. I looked at FEMA for data on natural disasters from 1953...
Posted By
Vassiliki Giannopoulos
Date
April 5, 2023
AiR presents data on vehicle emissions and their impact on the environment and climate change. My design calls attention to the harmful particles that enter our air. It aims to educate people on the negative effects common vehicles have on our planet. This is a problem that affects all life on earth. My design uses data on the greenhouse gas emissions of an average car from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The data on the air pollution of Central Jersey is from New Jersey’s Division of Air Quality. AiR is a website that uses augmented reality to scan different vehicles and display an animation of air pollution. This shows users the normalized and invisible, yet damaging particles from cars or aircrafts that contribute to our atmosphere. For visually impaired users, the phone will emit rapid vibrations alongside the animation. This website will be free and accessible to anyone with a mobile device with a camera around the world. It will raise awareness of an important topic. My design will encourage people to consider other means of transportation, like carpooling or riding a bike.
Honorable Mention
Eiliyah Sarowar, grade 11 Bergen County Academies, Hackensack, NJ AiR presents data on vehicle emissions and their impact on the environment and climate change. My design calls attention to the harmful particles that enter our air. It aims to educate people on the negative effects common vehicles have on our planet. This is a problem...
Posted By
Vassiliki Giannopoulos
Date
April 5, 2023
My data shows the percentage of households with low food security in the United States. This can help us understand the needs of others and provide a way to donate through a trackable food truck. I want to impact donors and recipients by providing awareness and methods to help. My main data is from a USDA Economic Research Service report on household food security. I also researched cities with the highest need to highlight the most critical areas in our country. My main graph shows the percentage of households with low and very low food security in the past 10 years. The figures representing the points on the chart are shown as orange and red empty human symbols indicating their critical condition. My design is displayed as LED screens on a traveling donation truck. The screens also show how many meals are delivered through my campaign called #MealsonUS. Users can track this information and the location of the truck through social media updates. This will encourage involvement in donating across the country.
Honorable Mention
Robin Suh, grade 9 Tenafly High School, Tenafly, NJ My data shows the percentage of households with low food security in the United States. This can help us understand the needs of others and provide a way to donate through a trackable food truck. I want to impact donors and recipients by providing awareness and...
Posted By
Vassiliki Giannopoulos
Date
April 5, 2023
We visualized the large wealth gap in the United States. We compared low- and high-income populations’ food budgets, graduation rates, and homeownership. These elements of daily life are often taken for granted. We gathered our data from the National Center for Education Statistics, College Board, U.S. Census Bureau, USDA Economic Research Service, and Statista. The center triangle in our design shows the unequal national wealth distribution using icons of people and money. Three tabs show inequalities in food spending, homeownership, and graduation rates. Our design is a call to action. We want to highlight the huge effects of the national wealth gap. Visualizing our data in a digital, easily accessible model helps users better understand this information. Users will be inspired to learn more and advocate for policies that address the wealth gap and work toward an equitable society.
Honorable Mention
Emma Wong, grade 10, and Alice Zhou, grade 10 Miramonte High School, Orinda, CA We visualized the large wealth gap in the United States. We compared low- and high-income populations’ food budgets, graduation rates, and homeownership. These elements of daily life are often taken for granted. We gathered our data from the National Center for...
Posted By
Vassiliki Giannopoulos
Date
April 5, 2023
I am presenting data on the amount of water that teenagers in my community drink daily, from one to eight cups. The majority (66.6%) of survey responders drank less than eight cups daily. Maintaining your physical and mental health is important, especially during adolescence. Drinking enough water can help achieve this. I collected the data myself through a Google Form. Since I wanted to observe the water intake of teenagers, I sent the form to peers in my grade as well as a few who were not in my grade. My design is a water bottle label, with the background being my visualization of the collected data. Each wave is a certain percentage of responders, from one cup to eight cups. This gamified experience of drinking water with goals and rewards empowers people to get in the habit of drinking the daily recommended amount of water. The design is accessible to everyone and can be reusable. It can impact anyone who may need to drink more water.
Honorable Mention
Katie Yang, grade 12 Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Lexington, KY I am presenting data on the amount of water that teenagers in my community drink daily, from one to eight cups. The majority (66.6%) of survey responders drank less than eight cups daily. Maintaining your physical and mental health is important, especially during adolescence....
Posted By
Vassiliki Giannopoulos
Date
April 5, 2023
Finalist
Erin Saya Ahn, grade 10 Roosevelt High School, Seattle, WA Communication is incredibly fluid—we can share culture, art, and ideas using our languages and dialects. I want to reimagine the world of communication and healthcare by encouraging inclusivity as a step toward health equity and world peace. I want people to look past barriers and...
Posted By
Vassiliki Giannopoulos
Date
April 6, 2022
Finalist
Bianca Arcayena, grade 12 Bergen County Academies, Hackensack, NJ Teacher: Scott Lang Lawful: A Court Game for All examines the balance of justice through law, how justice is decided, and how corruption can spread. The simplified game format helps students learn about how laws are used to create equity in society. It can also show...
Posted By
Vassiliki Giannopoulos
Date
April 6, 2022
Finalist
Sohan Chunduru, grade 12 La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla, CA Teacher: Dan Lenzen The world is witnessing growing discord among people of different cultures, religions, and beliefs. This distrust is rooted in fear of the “other” and suspicions of the unknown. Enabling children to interact with peers from other countries increases cultural awareness...
Posted By
Vassiliki Giannopoulos
Date
April 6, 2022