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…
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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…
ISEF · 2020
Memory-augmented Neural Agents for Deep Model-free Reinforcement Learning
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
While deep reinforcement learning has achieved some impressive results in the past years, it suffers from poor sample efficiency and an inablily to generalize, since they learn to manipulate…
ISEF · 2020
Metal-doped Zinc Oxide Nanochip for Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopic Sensing of Opioid in Water
Environmental Engineering
Opioid abuse is a significant public health problem. Despite over 130 overdose deaths a day and two million Americans with some form of opioid addiction, there are still very few predictive…
ISEF · 2020
Metformin and Mannose Inhibit Human Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation and Proliferation: Implications for Anti-Fibrotic Therapies in Patients with MPI Deficiency and Chronic Liver Disease
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Introduction: Children with mutations in mannose phosphate isomerase (MPI) develop early liver fibrosis that can progress to require liver transplantation. We have previously shown that MPI…
ISEF · 2020
Methane on Wheels
Environmental Engineering
Global warming has had a worldwide impact with methane gas being a significant contributor. According to calculations by the Environmental Defence Fund (EDF) based on a 2018 Intergovernmenta…
ISEF · 2020
Methanotrophic Bioremediation for the Degradation of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Environmental Engineering
The main objective of this applied science project is to demonstrate the viability of a novel, low-cost methanotrophic biotrickling filter with the ability to co-metabolise methane as well a…
ISEF · 2020
Methyl Formate as a Reducing Agent for Reductive Amination: New Approach for C-N bond formation
Chemistry
Reductive amination plays a key role in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical chemistry owing to its synthetic merits and ubiquitous presence of amines among biologically active compounds. Va…
ISEF · 2020
Micelle Templating of Calcium Precipitation: A Route to Artificial Bone
Materials Science
Micelle-templating was investigated as a means to obtain macroporous calcium carbonate (CaCO3) structures, with pores >50nm, suitable for applications such as bone grafting. Solutions of tet…
ISEF · 2020
Microalgae as an Environmentally-friendly Bio-feedstock: Microbial Characterization to Augment Photosynthesis
Plant Sciences
Mass microalgae cultures, desirable for a number of environmentally-friendly applications, remain constrained by cost. A new paradigm posits the construction of artificial consortia to confe…
ISEF · 2020
Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation by Bacillus subtilis 168 for Underground Gas Stagnation, Soil Compaction, and Ion Sequestration
Biochemistry
Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) is a biochemical reaction that certain urease positive bacteria can perform. Through MICP, said bacteria can precipitate microscopic limeston…
ISEF · 2020
Microfossils and Monsoons: What Is Their Relationship across the Deglaciation?
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The Indian Monsoon phenomenon affects upwards of a billion people and through its influence on upwelling, ocean currents, and changes in salinity, plays a critical role in supporting marine…
ISEF · 2020
Microgreen Biofortification for Human Health
Plant Sciences
Iron and zinc are critical for human health. Iron anemia is the most common worldwide nutrient deficiency. Iron and zinc deficiency, particularly early in life, can cause permanent developme…
ISEF · 2020
Micro-morphological Analysis Towards an Enhanced Diagnosis of Osteomyelitic Bone
Materials Science
Osteomyelitis is a bacterial infection that has the potential to affect bone microstructure. During the excision procedure for osteomyelitic bone, the surgeons categorize the affected region…
ISEF · 2020
MICROPA: A Novel Approach and a Device for the Detection, Quantification, and Filtration of Microplastics in Drinking Water
Chemistry
Microplastics are very small particles mostly ranging from 0.1 µm to 0.2µm size and are found frequently in drinking water samples. These are difficult to identify or removed by existing tec…