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ISEF · 2024
Embedded Systems Fourth Award
In recent years, the purchase price of fossil fuels has risen significantly, bringing alternative energy sources to the fore. The problem has affected not only fossil fuels but also electric…
ISEF · 2024
Microbiology Fourth Award
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a poorly understood disease that is characterized by the overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. Our current and most researched treatm…
ISEF · 2024
Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award
Adoptive Cell Therapy (ACT) is a promising form of Immunotherapy, wherein T-Lymphocytes are propagated in the laboratory and re-infused into patients. However, a major limitation to ACT is C…
ISEF · 2024
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Two years ago, the astronomy club of the National Institute of Technology Yonago College devised a method for monitoring Earth’s ozone layer through spectroscopic observations during total l…
ISEF · 2024
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics Fourth Award
Marine debris pollution and pipeline leaks pose significant threats to our fragile marine ecosystems, presenting hazards that are neither safe nor effective to address through manual labor.…
ISEF · 2024
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design Fourth Award
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is an important goal. Hydrogen is a potential renewable energy source; however, cost-effective storage and transportation of hydrogen pose challenges. In th…
ISEF · 2024
Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award
Previous research suggests people exhibit an "empathy gap": they feel more empathy for members of their group than for outsiders. I explored whether the empathy gap exists in racial and part…
ISEF · 2024
Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award
UGT1A1 is an enzyme involved in metabolizing Irinotecan, a DNA topoisomerase class I inhibitor chemotherapeutic drug. Polymorphisms within the UGT1A1 promoter reduce UGT1A1 mRNA expression,…
ISEF · 2024
Embedded Systems Fourth Award
Over the past two decades, educational institutions have witnessed an exponential increase in school shootings and gun-related threats, marking a prominent need for enhanced security solutio…
ISEF · 2024
Cellular and Molecular Biology Fourth Award
A high incidence of hepatorenal impairment in cancer patients treated with cisplatin has been reported. Berberine, a plant alkaloid possesses wide range of medicinal properties. Mitochondria…
ISEF · 2024
Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the most common “single-gene” cause of intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) worldwide, often manifesting understudied seizure comorbidi…
ISEF · 2024
Systems Software Fourth Award
Despite the improvements made to the Emergency Call Service by the original EmSafe Project, numerous issues have been found that impact the safety and security of people around the world. Em…
ISEF · 2024
Translational Medical Science Fourth Award
Gastrointestinal cancers affect 1.1 million people and are responsible for >875K deaths annually, making them the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Late detection of recurrence…
ISEF · 2024
Animal Sciences Fourth Award
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) and autophagy are both essential physiological mechanisms within cells. However, limited research explores the relationship between endocannabinoids, specifi…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
Cuscuta, known as dodder, is a parasitic plant which draws all necessary resources from its host through the formation of haustoria, root-like organ structures. Its hosts include Arabidopsis…
ISEF · 2024
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Fourth Award
Extraterrestrial exploration has predominantly employed rover robots due to their proven reliability. Recent research, however, suggests that legged robots, with their superior mobility and…
ISEF · 2024
Translational Medical Science Fourth Award
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) affects over 280 million individuals globally, but less than 25% of those affected receive proper care. Early detection is vital for timely intervention and t…
ISEF · 2024
Systems Software Fourth Award
In the virtual realm, individuals with photosensitive epilepsy encounter challenges using electronic devices exposed to visual stimuli. These stimuli, characterized by rapidly flashing eleme…
ISEF · 2024
Biomedical Engineering Fourth Award
Spinal deformity is usually a symptom cause by scoliosis. The current method of treating such disease is through a brace that fits around torso and hip to force the spine to display the norm…
ISEF · 2024
Earth and Environmental Sciences Fourth Award
The United States lost 4.22 million acres of forest in 2021 - equivalent to 775 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Remote sensing is the most common model used to monitor deforestatio…
ISEF · 2024
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
The Magnus effect is a phenomenon where a rotating sphere or cylinder generates a force perpendicular to the airflow. Smooth, vertical Magnus cylinders incorporated into cargo ships act like…
ISEF · 2024
Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award
The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus[1], and its secondary bacterial and fungal infections [2-5] have created an urgent need for a new, Small Biological Sampling Volume Diagn…
ISEF · 2024
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Fourth Award
Over 10 million people worldwide are diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD), a neurodegenerative disorder significantly impacting daily life. Freezing of Gait (FoG), affecting around 80% of…
ISEF · 2024
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
The ability to engineer metamaterials with properties and functionalities not found in nature is a revolutionary concept with exciting technological applications. Mechanical metamaterials us…
ISEF · 2024
Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an incurable chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its tissues, causing widespread inflammation and organ damage. Due to the lac…
ISEF · 2024
Embedded Systems Fourth Award
Vision is one of the most crucial senses. However, visual impairment - the inability to properly correct eyesight - has grown to affect more than 253 million people worldwide, with lifelong…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
The fight to end global hunger in a sustainable fashion has been a struggle. There are still few agricultural technologies aiding the situation. Using the bacterial endophyte Pseudomonas psy…
ISEF · 2024
Biomedical Engineering Fourth Award
Gynecological issues affect 90% of the female population worldwide, but due to the similarity in their symptoms with other diseases, they are misdiagnosed. This project focuses on developing…
ISEF · 2024
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics Fourth Award
Modern aircraft consume a lot of fuel. This provides high environmental and financial strain on society, and is a field where constant improvement and innovation is targeted. Hawk Wing is a…
ISEF · 2024
Chemistry Fourth Award
Several tons of crustacean waste are generated globally due to the mass consumption of seafood such as shrimp, lobster, crab, etc. These are a reservoir of renewable resources such as chitin…