ISEF · 2014
Do You Get What You Pay For?
Materials Science
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ISEF · 2014
DrownGuard: Automatic Drown Alarm for Lifeguards
Energy: Chemical
From the point of view of a lifeguard in current employment, valuable time is wasted when rescuing a casualty due to the lifeguard having to divert from the most direct route to the incident…
ISEF · 2014
Dual Function Solar Converter/Solar Shade System Using 3-D Spidron Architecture
Energy: Physical
3D spidron architecture is being designed for a dual function photovoltaic system that would convert solar energy to electricity while passively cooling a building. A spidron is an alternati…
ISEF · 2014
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells: New Structures and Components for Greater Efficiency
Engineering Mechanics Fourth Award
Although fossil fuels have the capacity to power the Earth for decades, solar energy is an essential, environmentally friendly form of renewable energy that can supplement fossil fuel energy…
ISEF · 2014
Dynamic Mathematics on Smartphones and Tablets
Materials Science First Award
This project in its present form is the creation of a new generation of a mathematical system for dynamic geometry, calculus and algebra. The initial idea was to create a modern mathematics…
ISEF · 2014
Dynamic Response of a Human Neck Replica to Axial-Compression Impact Loading
Energy: Physical
Purpose: A human neck replica was made to simulate dynamic response to axial loading, H1. Dynamic loading of neck replica can simulate realistic axial-compression injury to the cervical spin…
ISEF · 2014
Dysregulation of MicroRNA Expression in Diabetes
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Third Award
The purpose of this study was to determine the potential changes in the expression of microRNAs -155, -146a, -29a, and -21 in macrophages cultured under diabetic conditions. MicroRNA (miRNA)…
ISEF · 2014
Early Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment through the Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells Using Drop-based Microfluidics
Mathematics First Award
This study employs the combination of a drop-based microfluidics platform and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to create a breakthrough technology that enables the detection of circulating tu…
ISEF · 2014
Early Warning System in Landslide Risk Areas
Energy: Chemical
In Puerto Rico, geological threats are not taken care of in the context of prevention and disaster management. The purpose of this investigation is to study, design and develop an early warn…
ISEF · 2014
Easily Adjustable Dock System
Energy: Chemical
This problem originated from our goal of making peoples lives easier by creating a new way to do a task. We started by finding situations where Minnesotans are forced to do more work than is…
ISEF · 2014
ECO Brise: Comfort and Energy Efficiency for Ambiences
Energy: Chemical
The objective of this project is to build an automatic and self-sufficient brise-soleil named as “ECO Brise” to serve as a variable screen to control the amount of sunlight through the windo…
ISEF · 2014
Eddy Current Optimization of Thermal Deposited Silver Film for Nuclear Microprobe Applications
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of this experiment was to determine which pattern, if any, was the optimal design to minimize eddy current propagation in silver tubing for nuclear microprobes. This experiment h…
ISEF · 2014
Educational Module Development Multiple Knowledge
Energy: Chemical
" Educational Module Development Multiple Knowledge " is a prototype which is composed of electrical, electronic, pneumatic and programming that aims to motivate student learning and school…
ISEF · 2014
Effectiveness of Downspout-Mounted Hydroelectric Systems
Engineering Mechanics
This project was performed to determine the effectiveness of various methods for extracting energy from water flow in downspouts using cross-flow hydroelectric turbines. Several factors were…
ISEF · 2014
Effect of Antifreeze on a Keystone Species
Engineering Mechanics First Award
We investigated how pollution of ethylene glycol, commonly known as antifreeze, affects the respiratory system of Crassostrea virginica (Eastern Oyster), a keystone species of the Chesapeake…
ISEF · 2014
Effect of Bacterial Quorum Sensing Molecule N-3-oxo-Dodecanoyl-L-Homoserine Lactone on Human Pancreatic Carcinoma Cells
Mathematics Fourth Award
In spite of chemotherapeutic and surgical advances, pancreatic cancer continues to have a dismal prognosis. Metastasis due to tumor cell migration remains the most critical challenge in trea…
ISEF · 2014
Effect of Ginger on Escherichia coli
Mathematics
The aim of this scientific project was to determine the effects of ginger on the growth of non-pathogenic Escherichia coli bacteria. First the growth of the bacteria was observed on solid LB…
ISEF · 2014
Effect of Hypoxia on Tumor Cell Proteins
Plant Sciences
Culturing cancer cells in an incubator makes it easy for scientists to study them, but this technique does not exactly mimic the environment that the tumor cells grow in when the tumor is in…
ISEF · 2014
Effect of Interruptive Facebook Use on Working Memory in the 21st Century Learning Environment
Chemistry
The association between media distractions and learning is a popular topic in modern behavioral psychology. Understanding these complex relationships is critical as educators navigate how to…
ISEF · 2014
Effect of Shh Signaling on Neonatal Cardiomyocyte Proliferation
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Regenerative medicine is seen as the future for cardiovascular health. Adult human cardiomyocytes have very little proliferative capacity. However, neonatal mice have shown very high levels…
ISEF · 2014
Effect of Temperature on Radon Decay Rate
Environmental Engineering
The main objective of this experiment was to determine whether temperature affects the rate of decay of an alpha particle resulting in radioactivity. During the research it was learned that…
ISEF · 2014
Effect of the Application of Carbon Dioxide in the Microbiology of Fresh Raw Milk
Mathematics
Currently, all commercial treatments to control bacterial populations in milk as well as liquid foods are based on extremely expensive thermal processes. The objective of this research was t…
ISEF · 2014
Effect of Trehalose and Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) Microparticles on the Release Kinetics of Hydrophobic Drugs in Polyurethane Scaffolds
Chemistry
There are 35 million cases of significant skin loss in a year. Biodegradable polyurethane (PUR) scaffolds can support cellular proliferation and differentiation and are capable of releasing…
ISEF · 2014
Effect of Turmeric on Memory Curves of Planarians: An Investigation into Chemical Memory
Plant Sciences
The concept of chemical memory is supported by research showing memories passing between Dugesia dorotocephala (planarian) specimens. My previous year’s research demonstrated C. longa could…
ISEF · 2014
Effect of Wind Turbine Blade Length on Noise, Electricity Production, and Temperature Change
Environmental Engineering
Wind turbines are clean alternative energy sources that are increasing in popularity. However, landowners and environmentalists have expressed concerns in regard to noise pollution and negat…
ISEF · 2014
Effects of Genetically Engineered Maize and Glyphosate on Eisenia fetida Growth and Reproduction
Plant Sciences
Biotechnology has provided approximately 144 genetically engineered (GE) crops. Because GE foods have only been consumed since 1994, the long-term effects are virtually unknown. Additionally…
ISEF · 2014
Effects of Glucose Concentration on Macrophage Growth and Macropinocytosis
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Macrophages are vital cells of the immune system with roles in protecting against infection. Macrophages internalize chemicals or pathogens through phagocytosis or pinocytosis. Macropinocyto…
ISEF · 2014
Effects of Lygus-specific Bacillus thuringiensis Insecticidal Proteins on Lygus & Its Predators
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The use of genetically modified Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton has been prevalent over the last 2 decades to combat the effects many pest insect populations. The development of new varie…
ISEF · 2014
Effects of Nanoparticles on Mycobacteriophage Infection
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Mycobacteriophages are viruses that kill bacteria. Nanoparticles can be used to increase the rate at which phages infect bacteria. This quality can be affected by the temperature at which th…
ISEF · 2014
Effects of Pollutants and Changes in pH on the Bioluminescence of Vibrio fischeri: A Novel Bioassay for Water Pollution Detection
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Fourth Award
A major problem in today’s society, specifically in developing countries, is accessing sanitary drinking water. Over 780 million people are without safe drinking water. One main cause of thi…