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ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
91% of waste plastic bottles are not recycled in Nigeria and many other developing countries, driving a global environmental crisis. This project focuses on transforming waste plastic bottle…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), electroencephalography (EEG), and virtual reality (VR) have led to new approaches to cognitive enhancement and emotion prediction. This study invest…
ISEF · 2026
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Mishandling objects in medical and industrial fields is a leading cause of preventable errors. Current robotic grippers rely on static force control, failing to adapt to various distinct obj…
ISEF · 2026
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Asphalt properties change throughout its aging process through a physiochemical process. Asphalt needs to be well understood to better utilize its properties in order to extend its mechanica…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
Successful biomedical implant surfaces must have antibacterial and cytocompatible properties to promote cell growth and osseointegration. Titanium, the most commonly used material in biomedi…
ISEF · 2026
Plant Sciences
All living organisms, including plants, have evolved under the influence of the naturally occurring geomagnetic field (GMF). Numerous studies have described the biological effects of magneti…
ISEF · 2026
Chemistry
The search for renewable energy sources is an important focus of modern research due to challenges such as climate change and the reduction of fossil fuels. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are c…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
This project aimed to investigate the impact of avian influenza (H5N1) on wild bird behavioral patterns in Iowa over the years 2022-2025. The hypothesis was “If wild birds are contaminated w…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
During cell development, gene expression is regulated by both external stimuli and internal chromatin states, and proper regulation is essential for normal cellular development. This study u…
ISEF · 2026
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Low-speed aerodynamic stalls remain a critical limitation for general aviation (GA) aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operating at low Reynolds numbers. Although the Clark-Y airfo…
ISEF · 2026
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Everyday behavior is shaped by both conscious and unconscious processes. While neuroscience research has traditionally focused on brain activity associated with conscious perception, far les…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a major public health concern within the United States alone, with approximately 2.5 million cases reportedly annually (CNS, 2021). TBIs contribute to sig…
ISEF · 2026
Software Design
This project developed and evaluated NLC (Natural Language Compression), a language-agnostic lexical text encoder optimized for natural language (NL). Efficient NL encoding is most applicabl…
ISEF · 2026
Physics and Astronomy
This study elucidates the physical mechanisms behind the self-stabilizing behavior of liquid-filled eggs, which suppress motion more effectively than solid-filled ones. Although this phenome…
ISEF · 2026
Mathematics
Stochastic matrices model finite Markov chains and arise in applications such as search engine algorithms and population dynamics. Their eigenvalues determine long-term behavior, making it a…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Extreme heat days have recently become more frequent, exacerbating high-temperature damage in rice cultivation. To address this problem, in this study, we developed a heat pipe (HP) that tra…
ISEF · 2026
Biochemistry
Contemporary studies have shown that alpha-synuclein oligomers may have a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's Disease (PD) by inducing cellular toxicity leading to dopaminergic n…
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
Developing low-cost, eco-friendly sensors for detecting PFAS-like pollutants is critical for environmental monitoring and agricultural runoff. This study investigates the electrochemical res…
ISEF · 2026
Physics and Astronomy
Graphene has been proposed as a hydrogen storage medium capable of alleviating the concerns that come with other forms of hydrogen storage. However, current studies rely on pristine graphene…
ISEF · 2026
Embedded Systems
Throughout history, wind has held great importance for humanity. Accurately measuring its speed and direction plays a vital role in fields such as agriculture, navigation, meteorology, and a…
ISEF · 2026
Embedded Systems
Healthcare systems that operate with low-income and low-resource facilities encounter significant challenges which prevent them from diagnosing diseases due to their lack of enough skilled w…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
This study investigates the effectiveness of common electromagnetic frequency (EMF) blocking products marketed to protect users from radiofrequency (RF) EMF radiation. RF EMF is emitted by w…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Certain neuromuscular disorders, such as stroke, Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries, can disrupt neural pathways between the brain and the muscles, leading to…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
Freshwater is becoming a depleting resource globally due to climate change, urbanization, and pollution. Thus, there is an urgent need for decentralized and energy-efficient freshwater gener…
ISEF · 2026
Mathematics
Brain aneurysms are balloon-like bulges in brain arteries, where abnormal blood flow is believed to influence whether an aneurysm grows or ruptures. This project studies a mathematical model…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exhibit extraordinary chemical stability and environmental persistence, posing risks to ecosystems and public health. This study targets PFBA and P…
ISEF · 2026
Chemistry
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions exceed 37 billion tons annually, intensifying climate change and motivating technologies that convert CO2 into valuable chemicals. Electrochemical CO2 r…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Magnetic Hyperthermia (MH) is a targeted cancer therapy utilizing magnetic nanoparticles and alternating magnetic fields (AMFs) to induce heat via Néel and Brownian Relaxation. Despite the p…
ISEF · 2026
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
The purpose of this project was to determine if a more thermostable Hemagglutinin H protein could be discovered. The research question is: What is the effect of Protein Engineering methods t…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Pressure ulcers affect 2.5+ million people annually in the U.S., contributing to 60,000+ deaths and $26+ billion in healthcare costs. Current prevention methods remain inadequate. Preventive…