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ISEF · 2021
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Fourth Award
The goal of this project was to construct a working RNA-sequencing analysis pipeline that would (1) produce visuals to demonstrate differentially expressed genes via PCA plots, correlation a…
ISEF · 2021
Translational Medical Science Fourth Award
Over 2 million Americans suffer from aphasia, a condition that affects stroke victim’s ability to communicate. Aphasia has no medical cure, but it can be improved through extensive speech-la…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award
Gliomas make up nearly a third of all brain tumors and are extremely aggressive in later stages, with only a 5% five-year survival rate. Each year, approximately 20,000 people are diagnosed…
ISEF · 2021
Embedded Systems Fourth Award
Semiconductor gas sensors are sensitive to a list of gases, which makes it difficult to get definite results using a single sensor. Using a number of different gas sensors together with a ne…
ISEF · 2021
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Portable nuclear reactors are novel solutions to the impending energy crisis, providing large amounts of electrical power in a mobile, clean and efficient manner. In my past work, I develope…
ISEF · 2021
Cellular and Molecular Biology Fourth Award
The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes many human and plant diseases, infecting over 50,000 people annually. ~75% of Pseudomonas proteins are characterized; however, pathogenic mechanis…
ISEF · 2021
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
Chlorosis is a common problem in the commercial growth of arugula in Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) systems and can be caused by nutrient or oxygen deficiencies. Building on conclusions from…
ISEF · 2021
Earth and Environmental Sciences Fourth Award
The effect of climate warming on the fate of pollutants has aroused attention around the world. Photodegradation is an important transformation process at the plant leaf surface for pesticid…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology Fourth Award
An estimated 1 in 6 Americans is exposed to foodborne illness annually. Previous research observed increased numbers of microbial contaminants present in plastic food packaging for fresh pro…
ISEF · 2021
Systems Software Fourth Award
Many corporations lack the software and knowledge for advanced inventory optimization and management, so suffer stockouts, bloated inventory, and inefficient ordering policy. Material Requir…
ISEF · 2021
Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award
Roughly 3% of all pregnant women consume selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine, to ameliorate symptoms of depression. SSRIs can be transmitted to the fetus thro…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry Fourth Award
It has been approximately 17 years since the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) epidemic and the world is presently facing the COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 vi…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a disease hallmarked by continuous inflammation along the gastrointestinal tract, which is largely the consequence of autoimmunity. Its prevalence continues to spr…
ISEF · 2021
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design Fourth Award
In the process of thermal radiation, many materials release heat as light. A transmission window in the atmosphere allows infrared light to pass through. Because of this, the heat that is re…
ISEF · 2021
Animal Sciences Fourth Award
The mushroom body (MB) is an intelligence center of the Drosophila brain. It plays essential roles in many aspects of behavior, including learning and memory, motivation, courtship, and slee…
ISEF · 2021
Cellular and Molecular Biology Fourth Award
T-cells are a class of lymphocytes that play an essential role in adaptive immunity and are known to develop in the thymus. However, functional T-cells are also found in animals lacking a th…
ISEF · 2021
Engineering Mechanics Fourth Award
This paper proposes Ferro-Oil Capsules (FOC) containing recycled cooking oil and ferric oxide to heal the crack of asphalt beam. To obtain the capsule shape, three different Ferro-Oil Capsul…
ISEF · 2021
Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award
The linear economy can be widely seen as an economic system around the world. This system is heading towards economic, social, and environmental collapse. However, another economic model has…
ISEF · 2021
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Quantum annealing is an emerging technology that promises important progress in the quantum computing sector. Along with quantum gates, they provide a change of paradigm in computing, as the…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology Fourth Award
Anthracnose is a disease caused by fungi of the genus Colletotrichum and that attacks all organs of the aerial part of the plant, rotting the leaves, fruits and reproductive organs. To contr…
ISEF · 2021
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
Grasshoppers of the locust variety devour agricultural crops, costing 2.2 billion USD for winter crops and 2.88 billion USD for summer crops in damages annually. Due to this, 20.2 million pe…
ISEF · 2021
Engineering Mechanics Fourth Award
Saving money is not just something everybody wants to do. Agriculture is all about finding better resources to help save money, too. The purpose of this project was to see if smaller gaps on…
ISEF · 2021
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
This project is the beginning of a gene identification and characterization project with implications in potential genetically engineerable traits for bush crops. We have found a candidate g…
ISEF · 2021
Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award
Depression is a leading cause of death and disability with more than 264 million people of all ages suffering from the disorder worldwide. Understanding how brain function is altered in depr…
ISEF · 2021
Cellular and Molecular Biology Fourth Award
Non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), accounting for the majority of lung cancer cases, has become a high-studied topic in the field of immunotherapeutics. While there are treatment options…
ISEF · 2021
Environmental Engineering Fourth Award
Our global cargo ship fleet emits 4% of climate change emissions and particulate pollutants, leading to roughly 7.6 million childhood asthma cases, and 150,000 premature deaths annually. A n…
ISEF · 2021
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Fourth Award
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2), has caused the global infectious disease COVID-19. Cases of COVID-19 infections increased rapidly along with high mortality rates and therefor…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry Fourth Award
Water pollution is a pertinent issue today, with pollutants such as dyes and heavy metal ions causing health issues. Potassium tungstate (K2W4O13) nanowires show huge potential in mitigating…
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology Fourth Award
Plant-parasitic nematodes account for 14% crop losses globally and $157 billion lost annually. Root-knot nematodes are yield-limiting and threaten crop production. Toxic chemicals, such as o…
ISEF · 2021
Animal Sciences Fourth Award
Jumping spiders, the largest family of spiders, perform body saccades -- or turning toward stimuli in a series of brief, rapid turns rather than a continuous motion -- when tracking moving o…