ISEF · 2024
Turbine Filter
Environmental Engineering
DPF filter and its problems Global environmental concerns over diesel vehicle emissions have led to regulations like the EURO-4 standard in Europe and recent EPA mandates in the US. While th…
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ISEF · 2024
Twisted Homogeneous Racks Over the Alternating Groups
Mathematics Fourth Award
An important step towards the classification of finite-dimensional pointed Hopf algebras, which are algebraic structures with a wide range of fundamental applications to mathematics and phys…
ISEF · 2024
Two-Step X-Ray Transit Identification: Bayesian Block Simplification and Sequential Machine Learning Techniques
Physics and Astronomy
The transit method is versatile; it has been critical in not only the discovery of over four thousand Milky Way exoplanets but also the impressive discovery in galaxy Messier 51 of M51-ULS-1…
ISEF · 2024
Under Pressure... Wounds: The Prevention of Bedsores
Translational Medical Science
In many healthcare facilities, the possibility of bedsores forming are a common concern. The formation of bedsores, also called pressure wounds, concern healthcare workers as the deep tissue…
ISEF · 2024
Understanding the Impact of Celebrity Endorsements on the Artificial Growth of Cryptocurrencies Using a Multi-Dimensional Latent Class Analysis and a Software-Based Approach (Year 3)
Behavioral and Social Sciences
In recent years, the intersection of celebrity endorsements and the cryptocurrency market has been a focal point of both interest and concern. The creation of over 10,000 distinct virtual as…
ISEF · 2024
Understanding the Relationship Between the Gut Microbes and Leukemia Growth
Translational Medical Science
Leukemia is a blood cell cancer ranking 15th in worldwide cancer incidence and 10th in death. The gut microbiome and its metabolites, e.g., short-chain fatty acids like propionate, are thoug…
ISEF · 2024
Understanding the Role of Glycerol in a Biodegradable Plastic
Chemistry
With single-use plastic accumulating and damaging the environment, new and sustainable solutions must be found. One way to do so is using chitosan, found in shrimp shells, and glycerol, a co…
ISEF · 2024
Unearth Saipan: Enhancing Soil Assessment With Regression Analysis and Machine Learning for Vehicle Decay Investigation
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The CNMI is plagued with abandoned cars, which could have negative effects on the environment. After finding very little professional research conducted on this topic, we decided to create o…
ISEF · 2024
Unmasking Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Direct and Transitive OSS Dependencies
Systems Software
Open-source software(OSS) is free and widely used in software development, from video games to systems that run critical infrastructure such as power plants. However, most OSS libraries are…
ISEF · 2024
Unraveling the Achilles' Heel of Human Tumors: Moving Towards Inducing Mutational Meltdown by Deciphering the Most Deleterious Mutational Processes
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Although previous research has studied the subfields of cancer genomics and population genetics separately, they have rarely merged. This study combines the knowledge of mutational signature…
ISEF · 2024
Unraveling the Complex Interplay Between Immune Cells and Cancer Progression Utilizing a Novel Application of an Artificial Neural Network
Biomedical and Health Sciences Second Award
1 in 5 people develop cancer in their lifetime. Due to treatment inefficiency, cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. Deciphering immune cell-cancer cell interactions within the tum…
ISEF · 2024
Unraveling the Metal-Water-Daphnia Nexus in Tap Water, Well Water, and Mine Creek Water: Health Effects and Natural Bio-Adsorbents for Water Quality Enhancement
Environmental Engineering
Problematic water consumption has become a pressing global issue in recent years. Despite regular filtration efforts, conventional methods often fail to remove all hazardous chemicals in wat…
ISEF · 2024
Unveiling Galaxy Evolution Dependency on Local Environment of Galaxies Using DESI EDR1
Physics and Astronomy
Inspired by the James Webb Space Telescopes, this study uses the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Early Data Release 1 (DESI EDR1) to examine the influence of local environments on galax…
ISEF · 2024
Unveiling New Horizons in 2D Materials: Computational Discovery of a Metallic Boron Nitride Monolayer
Chemistry
The hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) monolayer, sharing the same crystalline structure and isoelectronic properties with graphene, is well-recognized for its wide band gap semiconductor nature…
ISEF · 2024
UpLift Mobility: Robotic Lift to Elevate Frequently Falling Individuals
Biomedical Engineering Third Award
The author designed and manufactured a robotic lift called “UpLift Mobility”, to elevate frequently falling individuals from the ground, inspired by her grandpa’s increased falls. According…
ISEF · 2024
Urban Slum Detection and Mapping: Semantic Segmentation on VHR Satellite Imagery
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Approximately 1.1 billion people live in slums worldwide today with the number expected to grow by 2 billion in the next 30 years. Slum rehabilitation efforts rely heavily on slum mapping an…
ISEF · 2024
Use of Polymer Coated Nanoparticles for Inactivation of MS2
Biomedical Engineering
Off-target effects from viral vectors prevent their expansion in the medical field, resulting in the need for a method to prevent these negative impacts. To simulate an environment with a ne…
ISEF · 2024
Use of Surfactants to Promote Agricultural Sustainability and Soil Fertility in Arid Climates
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The purpose of my experiment is to explore sustainable solutions to solve the global environmental issue of desertification. Arid climates foster conditions for dry, compact soil, possibly l…
ISEF · 2024
Using Artificial Intelligence To Predict the Ventricular Origins of Premature Ventricular Contractions Based on 12 Lead EKG Data
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Background: Predicting origins of premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) based on a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) is a laborious process. Artificial intelligence can automate the process m…
ISEF · 2024
Using Bidirectional Transformer Neural Networks for Advancing Gender Bias Recognition in STEM Job Advertisements
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Gender disparity persists in most STEM fields, where men vastly outnumber women. Recent research shows that gendered wording in advertisements for STEM jobs may have a significant influence…
ISEF · 2024
Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Carbon Emissions Reduction and High-Value Extractions Towards Sustainable Waste Management
Environmental Engineering
With the recent increase of human population, food production rates have surged, resulting in one-third of all food produced worldwide to be wasted. With typical methods of waste management…
ISEF · 2024
Using Computer Vision to Analyze Traffic
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Purpose: In a world where the population is ever-increasing, optimizing transportation routes has become imperative. The following project aimed to create a more efficient method for analyzi…
ISEF · 2024
Using DNA for Data Storage Including Quantum Dot Identifiers and Blockchain
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
My research provides the theoretical storage of data in DNA, expressed using the four natural “A,” “C,” “G,” and “T” DNA nucleobases. The DNA-stored information may be actual biological geno…
ISEF · 2024
Using Fall Leaves To Make Biodegradable Films
Environmental Engineering
This project continues on the foundational research of using spent coffee grounds to make biodegradable films by harnessing the bountiful and renewable potential of fall leaves, this project…
ISEF · 2024
Using Iron and Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles to Induce Targeted Apoptosis in Cancerous Cells
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Cancer is a worldwide problem, especially breast cancer in women, with the treatment options consisting primarily of chemotherapy. It is not only very expensive but it is known to target fas…
ISEF · 2024
Using LTE Modeling to Find Unique Molecular Tracers for Star Formation Processes in the Central Molecular Zone of the Milky Way
Physics and Astronomy
In the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone (CMZ), dense and extreme conditions render molecules that typically act as tracers for processes associated with star formation in the interstellar…
ISEF · 2024
Using Machine Learning Species Distribution Modeling as a Novel Approach to Efficiently Predict Forest Development Suitability
Earth and Environmental Sciences Fourth Award
Current reforestation practices are limited, with many failing to meet the necessary rates required for forest expansion. In view that commonly used multicriteria analyses introduce subjecti…
ISEF · 2024
Using Machine Learning to Detect Sequential Patterns in the Temporal Ordering of Dynamic States as Candidate Biomarkers for Parkinson's Disease
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
This study investigates the relationship between the sequential organization of the brain, measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans, and both rest and task-based differ…
ISEF · 2024
Using Montmorillonite Clay to Remediate Algal Blooms
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Harmful algal blooms at a local lake have been persistently concerning in the summer due to the use of fertilizers, among other sources of pollution. The algae grow into harmful algal blooms…
ISEF · 2024
Using Novel Benzimidazole Sulfonate Derivatives for Inhibitory Activity on Enzymes Associated with Alzheimer's Disease
Translational Medical Science
Alzheimer's disease is a widespread neurodegenerative disorder characterized by abnormal protein accumulation in the brain. From 1990 to 2019, the global burden of Alzheimer's disease and ot…