<p>Hi everyone,
This past school year, I did research at the University of Chicago through a student research program my school offers. My research focused on the first step in developing a screening system for potential inhibitors of the malarial parasite. Basically, I recombined a synthesized and optimized enzyme gene from the parasite with the yeast genome, as well as expressed the gene in a new, non-radioactive, photometric enzymatic assay. </p>
<p>My research isn't particularly stunning because it focuses only on the first step of a process that could find potential drugs to treat malaria, but I was wondering if I could do anything with it. I wanted to apply to Siemens or Intel this coming school year, and was wondering if you guys think it is possible to at least win semi-finalist status, and what were the best ways of going about doing so? I've heard that winning is based a lot on how a person writes the essays and application. Do you guys think this is true?
Also! If I were to do research in psychology for one month over the summer, would this be beneficial in winning a science award as well. I've heard psych studies are usually ignored in science competitions....</p>
<p>Thank you for your help :)</p>
out of the ivies. i would say it helps but does not guarantee anything</p>