ISEF · 2020
Laccase Power
Biochemistry
The researcher designed an efficient rechargeable battery reliant on biological catalysts for the continual generation of electricity. An experiment was first carried out to investigate the…
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ISEF · 2020
Lanthanum-Barium Iron-Based Perovskite Oxides for Low Temperature Carbon Dioxide Conversion
Chemistry
Conversion of CO2 in a scalable technology has the potential for enormous energy and environmental impact but remains a challenge. Here I have presented several stable, earth abundant perovs…
ISEF · 2020
Leaf-Shaped Bionic Micro Flying Vehicle
Engineering Mechanics
This project is based on the combination of aircraft airfoil and bionics to design the shape of micro aircraft. On the premise of ensuring the aerodynamic performance, the shape of micro air…
ISEF · 2020
Library Book Counting Based on the Image Recognition of Book Spines and Color Labels
Systems Software
With the construction of libraries in small communities, book inventory and management have become labor-intensive and resource-consuming. In order to save manual labor, this research enable…
ISEF · 2020
Life READER: REmote Airborne DEtection of Respiration
Embedded Systems
In post-disaster situations, the initial goal is to rescue survivors and effective triage is key to increasing survival rates. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones…
ISEF · 2020
Lifestyle Determination qPCR Assays for S. aureus Bacteriophage
Microbiology
The aim of this project was to create qPCR assays for lifestyle determination of Staphylococcus aureus bacteriophage. Bacteriophage are viruses that infect bacteria and therefore have antiba…
ISEF · 2020
Linking Diet and Cancer: Arachidonic Acid Augments Canonical Wnt Signaling to Enhance Stemness
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Despite studies linking a high fat diet to colorectal cancer incidence, little is known regarding intestinal adaptation to a high fat diet. As intestinal regeneration is regulated by Canonic…
ISEF · 2020
Lipid-conjugated HIV-1 Fusion Inhibitor Exhibits Enhanced Potency and Increased Serum Half-life
Microbiology
Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) Env subunit gp41, mediates fusion Sciences between the viral envelope and target cell membrane. GP41 changes conformation by inserting the fusion…
ISEF · 2020
Lipid Droplets in the Aging Brain
Animal Sciences
Aging is a process which adversely affects humans, particularly in the brain. However, aging is not well characterized. This study sought to investigate the changes in neuronal lipid droplet…
ISEF · 2020
Live Cell Analysis of Collagen Deposition and Cell Proliferation: Indicator of a Promising Osteoarthritis Treatment
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Hypertonic Dextrose (HD) has been clinically suggested to regenerate cartilage, yet the underlying cellular mechanisms are not well understood. The single published in vitro study, which emp…
ISEF · 2020
Logographic Language Detection and Recognition Using a Deep Learning Approach
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Of the estimated 7,100 languages spoken today, half are in danger of extinction by the end of the century, with one language dying out every two weeks. The biggest problem in recording writt…
ISEF · 2020
Loss of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Inhibits Planarian Regeneration
Animal Sciences
Regeneration is defined as a natural process that allows plants and animals to replace or restore damaged or missing cells, tissues, organs, and even entire body parts to full function (Rege…
ISEF · 2020
Low-Cost Sugarcane Bagasse Waste to Improve Soil Moisture Retention in Agriculture
Plant Sciences
Global warming with higher earth temperatures nowadays has increased the rate of evapotranspiration while 60% of water gets wasted during irrigation. Consequently, frequent irrigation become…
ISEF · 2020
Luck vs. Probability
Mathematics
We Wanted tot determine hoe many tries it would take for probability to be accurate. To determine this we used a full deck of playing cards without the two jokers; so a total of 52 cards. We…
ISEF · 2020
Machine Learning and Pharmacophore-Based Drug Discovery for Treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Biochemistry
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a neuromuscular disease that causes progressive muscular degeneration. About five to fifteen percent of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) cases are caused by p…
ISEF · 2020
Machine Learning Applications in Cancer Detection
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Machine learning (ML) is widely applied in robotic technology. From facial recognition to nature language processing, it is becoming an integral part of life. Although ML was originally used…
ISEF · 2020
Machine Learning Coupled Trajectory and Communication Design for UAV Facilitated Wireless Networks
Embedded Systems
Augmenting wireless networks with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones, offers a promising avenue for providing reliable, cost-effective, and on-demand wireless se…
ISEF · 2020
Magnatite Nanoparticles Coated with Oleic Acid for Removal of Toxic Elements from Water
Materials Science
Our project aim to use of magnetic nanoparticles coated with oleic acid as adsorbents for Lead removal from contaminated water, which provides a candidate approach for separating and removin…
ISEF · 2020
Making Energy from Vibrations or Mechanical Force
Chemistry
The purpose of this project is finding another renewable energy besides solar cells or wind turbine. Piezoelectric material can generate electric energy converting mechanical force or vibrat…
ISEF · 2020
Mammographic Image Processing Application for Detecting and Classifying Breast Cancer Using Deep Learning
Translational Medical Science
Research shows that mammograms can be 80-90 percent accurate in detecting breast cancer in women without dense tissue, however the accuracy of this metric drops drastically down to nearly 50…
ISEF · 2020
Mapping Central Nervous System Mechanisms Underlying Photobiomodulation and Neuromodulation to Treat Injury-Induced Neuropathy
Translational Medical Science
Millions of people worldwide suffer from chronic pain with few treatments other than opioids available. Photobiomodulation (PBM) and electroacupuncture (EA) are two treatments for chronic pa…
ISEF · 2020
Mapping the Habitability of the Milky Way with Gaia and Stellar Kinematics
Physics and Astronomy
From using the sky for navigation and time-keeping to sending probes and telescopes into space, one question that has always driven astronomy is: are we alone in the Universe? Although most…
ISEF · 2020
Matrix-Based Systematic Approach for Self-Adjusting CNC Manufacturing Processes
Engineering Mechanics
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines automate the process of machining high-precision metal parts. However, tools attrition, combined with thermal expansion, results in fluctuations of…
ISEF · 2020
Mealworms: The Solution to Mounting Plastic Waste
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Mealworms have the unique ability to break down plastic due to unknown bacteria in their gut. Plastic pollution and buildup is an issue that plagues society. This project aims to discover if…
ISEF · 2020
Mean Green Recycling Machine: A Machine Learning Solution to Misrecycling with Mechanical Design
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
In the USA, 85% of our landfill content is compostable, recyclable, or otherwise reusable; on a global scale, 91% of plastics aren’t recycled, instead ending up in landfills and harming the…
ISEF · 2020
Measure p: Optimize Heat Transfer
Engineering Mechanics
Cables transmitting electricity are placed underground for safety reasons. Overhead cables can be knocked over easily, and could create a potential difference across the cables causing spark…
ISEF · 2020
Measuring and Modeling the Energy Spectrum of Cosmic Ray Muons
Physics and Astronomy
In 1912, Victor Hess observed cosmic rays for the first time. With his discovery, physicists were able to detect and theorize new particles such as the positron, muon, and pion. Hess’ discov…
ISEF · 2020
MedBrain: A Novel Deep Learning Tool for Holistic Patient Data Interpretation and Clinical Event Prediction
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Approximately 55,000 patients are treated daily in ICUs within the U.S., most of whom are extremely sick and require rapid clinical decision-making. However, copious patient data engenders i…
ISEF · 2020
Mediated RNA Virus Interference in N. benthamiana Using Novel CRISPR-CasRx
Plant Sciences
Plant diseases cause an estimated of 10-15% reduction on global crop yields annually and 47% of this loss is caused by viruses. CRISPR-Cas systems endow bacterial and archaeal species with a…
ISEF · 2020
Medical Car
Biomedical Engineering
GOALS 1-Children break the fear barrier during diagnosis 2-Diagnosis during play PROCEDURE 1- Installing weight sensors under the car seat 2- Installing a temperature sensor on the seat belt…