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ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Fourth Award
A rise in the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant infections has prompted a search for alternative methods to combat bacteria in the human body. Bacteriophages are a type of virus that can ki…
ISEF · 2022
Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award
Our research seeks to apply the concepts from Hofstede's Cultural Matrix to better understand vaccine skepticism and Anti-Vax behavior. So far, the research has focused on identifying cultur…
ISEF · 2022
Animal Sciences Fourth Award
Aedes aegypti is the vector of dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever and zika, which are some of the world’s biggest problems. The only effective way to combat them is to eradicate their transmi…
ISEF · 2022
Translational Medical Science Fourth Award
Cancer is a broad term for diseases characterized by uncontrollable and abnormal cell growth. It is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, with 9 million deaths each year. However, ear…
ISEF · 2022
Biomedical Engineering Fourth Award
Limited hand movement caused by paralysis can significantly decrease quality of life for stroke patients. Wearable robotic hand orthoses are able to provide everyday assistance and rehabilit…
ISEF · 2022
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Fourth Award
Glioblastoma is the most aggressive brain tumor that claims around 200,000 people each year. Glioblastoma patients have a median survival of less than 4 months when left untreated. To extend…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Fourth Award
Algae has shown promise in multiple industries. Recent investigations explore its use in aerospace photobioreactors to produce oxygen and water, remove carbon dioxide, and act as a food sour…
ISEF · 2022
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
Agricultural and horticultural crops evolve through competing against herbaceous plants, aka. weeds, with the help of herbicide. Finding an environment-friendly alternative has been a challe…
ISEF · 2022
Environmental Engineering Fourth Award
Estuaries are wetlands where freshwater from streams mixes with salt water from sea. Also known as “kidneys of our planet”- they are extremely productive environments that filter pollutants,…
ISEF · 2022
Earth and Environmental Sciences Fourth Award
Every year, the human population discharges more than 30,000 kg of steroidal estrogens while livestock contributes close to 83,000 kg. Estradiol, a steroidal estrogen, is a prominent water c…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Although the oscillation of a pendulum in static air has been studied well both theoretically and experimentally, the influence of external forces such as airflow or wind has received less a…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry Fourth Award
Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera R.) is an invasive neophyte. I noticed that the leaves of Himalayan Balsam were spotless, while insects had massively damaged the neighboring vegetat…
ISEF · 2022
Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award
Mitochondrial membrane protein associated neurodegeneration (MPAN) is a subtype of a group of rare neurological disorders termed Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation (NBIA). MPAN i…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry Fourth Award
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a staple crop with a total worldwide production of 298.8 million tons in 2020. However, its peel waste creates detrimental sanitation and environmental problem…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Fourth Award
The European Space Agency established that fruticose lichen species were capable of surviving in the vacuum of space due to their resilient upper cortex protecting them from UV radiation and…
ISEF · 2022
Animal Sciences Fourth Award
Salt marsh ecosystems provide a multitude of critical ecosystem services and are dominated by the cordgrass, Spartina alterniflora. Littoraria irrorata, the marsh periwinkle, is an important…
ISEF · 2022
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
The Environmental Protection Agency reports nearly half a million contaminated sites throughout the U.S. Rhizoremediation is a promising solution to this global public health concern, as cur…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry Fourth Award
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is currently the sixth leading cause of death. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has only approved six AD drugs, all of which are associated with severe side ef…
ISEF · 2022
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Fourth Award
Aging studies can sustain longer lives with reduced periods of disability, and genetics is a powerful tool for understanding the underlying mechanisms of aging. As part of the complicated ag…
ISEF · 2022
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Fourth Award
Purpose: COVID-19 has killed more than 5.6 million. Nanobodies that retain the binding affinity of antibodies despite being one-tenth the size, are emerging as viable treatment options to co…
ISEF · 2022
Translational Medical Science Fourth Award
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women and the 5th leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Women in developing countries, especially sub-Saharan Africa, suffer from the hi…
ISEF · 2022
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Fourth Award
The WHO reports 2.2 billion people internationally have a form of visual impairment, with Perkins School of Blind adding that 4 to 8 percent (8.8 - 17.6 million people) solely rely on a whit…
ISEF · 2022
Biomedical Engineering Fourth Award
During Phase 1 (2020-2021), a 3D printed ventilator was created with a modular design that could use multiple power sources to mitigate the shortage of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandem…
ISEF · 2022
Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award
The practice of redlining, which gave rise to the racial segregation of American cities, has significantly contributed to the structural, institutional, and systemic racism apparent in today…
ISEF · 2022
Systems Software Fourth Award
The purpose of my project is to provide a cost-effective, portable, and accurate solution to diagnosing glaucoma. Glaucoma is a major health issue in less developed countries (LDCs), where t…
ISEF · 2022
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Fourth Award
Lung cancer is the second most diagnosed form of cancer in both women and men and is the leading cause of cancer death as it accounts for 1 in 4 cancer deaths. Radiologists have to examine a…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Fourth Award
Bats, like bees, are a keystone species benefiting the environment and saving farmers billions of dollars in chemicals. However, since 2006, millions of bats in North America have died of a…
ISEF · 2022
Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award
Alzheimers, a degenerative brain disorder, affected 6.1 million Americans in 2021. This debilitating disease is affecting more individuals each year. It disrupts an individual's cognitive ab…
ISEF · 2022
Earth and Environmental Sciences Fourth Award
Wildfires have caused significant economic losses and human health damages in California. To minimize the losses and damages, it is imperative to understand the key drivers of wildfires and…
ISEF · 2022
Biomedical Engineering Fourth Award
Current orthopedic implants are restricted in the level of patient specificity and biological interaction they can achieve. The demand for more effective and less intrusive reconstructive or…