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ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
There are theories within the scientific field that bacteria may be a counter to the microplastic-polluted waters in the current world. In my previous project, I researched and tested with t…
ISEF · 2023
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are becoming more widely used in ocean exploration and underwater infrastructures. SeaPerch is an underwater robotics program, similar to other r…
ISEF · 2023
Biomedical and Health Sciences
In this experiment, researchers aimed to identify the effect of propylene glycol on the function of cilia in algae culture chlamydomonas reinhardtii in relation to the effect of vaping on hu…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Understanding the characteristics of rainfall is important in addressing challenges that affect agriculture and climate change. This study examines the feasibility of using rainwater as a wa…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Mangroves are increasingly facing threats from human activities. These coastline shrubs create ecosystems by oxygenating the water and collecting sediment, cleaning the water and creating a…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
The purpose of this experiment was to characterize the effect of the super absorbent polymer in the presence of metal ions. Sodium polyacrylate samples were prepared using variations of NaOH…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences
There are many responsibilities that come with owning livestock. With many farmer's livestock that give birth during the winter months, there is a higher mortality risk due to sub-freezing t…
ISEF · 2023
Microbiology
Pseudomonas Uticensis is a gram-negative bacterium isolated for its potent antifungal properties. The brown pigmentation of its colonies and biofilms is due to the production of pyomelanin.…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences
Metformin is often the first line treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and has been in use for over 60 years. It does not increase insulin levels, but rather lessens the amount of sugar the…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences
Alzheimer's disease kills 1 in 3 senior citizens every year (Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, 2020). This disease has no cure and doctors are unsure of its cause. Many wonder if certai…
ISEF · 2023
Translational Medical Science
Hypothesis: APC knockdown in ovarian cancer cells (APCKD cells) using CRISPR will result in decreased chemotherapy-induced apoptosis. Description of procedure: Protein was isolated from non-…
ISEF · 2023
Plant Sciences
Microplastics (MPs) are a pervasive environmental contaminant that pose a threat to both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Specifically, agricultural soils are widely exposed to MPs that ca…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Erosion continues to be an increasingly dire issue in coastal regions like Hawaii. This experiment aimed to decide which of the different types of barriers was tested to see if a particular…
ISEF · 2023
Plant Sciences
Our project was observing seedling growth in micro gravity. By using a motor we could show 3 batches that each contained 9 samples of seedlings. Then reported on their growth as they develop…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
Nanotechnology and nanoscale science are practiced at nano scale (1-100 nanometers), this scale is so small it involves interaction with atoms and molecules. Nanoparticles have been used for…
ISEF · 2023
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The EPA defines environmental justice as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, i…
ISEF · 2023
Plant Sciences Third Award
Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) are extensively used in many applications. They spread into nature, contaminating soil and water and raising concerns about plant/human health. However, the…
ISEF · 2023
Plant Sciences
Gibberellic acid is a growth hormone found naturally in plants. This experiment’s primary goal was to find the most effective gibberellin concentration to use on green beans to promote growt…
ISEF · 2023
Plant Sciences
Gravitropism is a natural phenomenon occurring within plants that allows for the direction of roots and stems to be oriented to the strongest gravitational field for optimized growth and ger…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The purpose of this experiment is to determine if Neodymium Magnets will affect the regeneration of planaria. It is hypothesized that the Neodymium magnets with 42N and pull strength of 7.32…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
In the United States, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds. 60% of strokes will occur in females and 87% will be ischemic strokes. One modifiable risk factor for stroke severity, and subsequentl…
ISEF · 2023
Microbiology
The 2019 Microcystis aeruginosa bloom instilled economic and environmental disaster along the Mississippi and Louisiana Gulf Coasts due to the creation of eutrophic freshwater zones in natur…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences Fourth Award
Nitrogen is one of two of the biggest contributing factors to the hypoxia zone in the Gulf of Mexico. These nutrients cause excessive algal growth which depletes the oxygen from the water ul…
ISEF · 2023
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics Third Award
Axial compressors, the first stage of gas turbine engines, compress air by accelerating it through many stages of rotors and stators. Variable pitch stator vanes are a technology that preven…
ISEF · 2023
Biomedical Engineering
My problem was what female animal tendon is sufficient for anterior cruciate ligament grafts in humans. Testing this would allow me to give patients another grafting option to lessen postope…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences Second Award
An invasive species is defined as a “non-native to the ecosystem whose introduction causes environmental impact (USDA, 1999).” In the early 1900’s, the American Bullfrog was introduced to ma…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences Third Award
As humans gain an increasing reliance on environmentally harmful devices such as cars and factories, organisms in the ocean experience life-altering adversity. To decrease the significance o…
ISEF · 2023
Biomedical Engineering
Advances in current treatment methods for Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy and surgery, have not improved the prognosis of GBM. The objective…
ISEF · 2023
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Drone technology has become a trailblazing feat in the scientific community and research is beginning to branch into the possibility of implementing drones into emergency response situations…
ISEF · 2023
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics Second Award
A layer of glaze is attached to the surface of ceramics. This study uses the glaze as a medium and integrates the machine learning theme of information engineering to predict the results of…