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ISEF · 2020
Materials Science
Graphene, the monolayer form of graphite, is an atomically-thin material with unique physical and electrical properties, and a wide range of applications from stronger composite materials to…
ISEF · 2020
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
By 2040, the global consumption of energy is expected to increase by 28% from 2017. As the demand for energy increases, the demand for sustainable sources increases. The purpose of this stud…
ISEF · 2020
Behavioral and Social Sciences
It is possible to see the same event on two news channels, and receive differing opinions, positive and negative, about the same event. How much does exposure to negative priming and bias ne…
ISEF · 2020
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This project studied the impact of tocopheryl acetate and diacetyl on the motility of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii as a model for EVALI (E-Cigarette and Vaping Associated Lung Injury). This is…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Abnormally stiff brain tissue is associated with neural damage and can indicate Alzheimer’s dementia, other dementias, and normal pressure hydrocephalus. Currently, early Alzheimer’s diagnos…
ISEF · 2020
Cellular and Molecular Biology
How cells regulate and maintain their size is fundamentally unknown. Failure to maintain a consistent cell size has been associated with cardiac disease, brain disease, musculoskeletal disea…
ISEF · 2020
Behavioral and Social Sciences
For having the biggest regional influence, Brazil has become the main destiny of immigrants who left Haiti after the massive earthquake in 2010. This movement to Brazil characterized the lar…
ISEF · 2020
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The purpose of this project was to increase the efficiency of a solar panel and create a system that uses energy in the most efficient way. It was hypothesized that by putting the solar pane…
ISEF · 2020
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Turmeric and beta carotene, two antioxidants, have been known to have many benefits. Antioxidants prevent oxidation. This is a natural aging process that can damage cells and lead to disease…
ISEF · 2020
Plant Sciences
Nutritional deficiencies are a problem in the developed world, so it is crucial to discover methods to produce nutritious foods for a low cost and without damaging the fragile environment. O…
ISEF · 2020
Biochemistry
As chronic illness rates increase exponentially, it is important to understand the various ways nutrition can impact an individual's health and life span. The purpose of this experiment is t…
ISEF · 2020
Biochemistry
Question: What effect does different concentrations of tannic acid (St. Louis River water) and motor oil have on non-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Lemna minor growth and biofilm develo…
ISEF · 2020
Behavioral and Social Sciences
While many think of virtual reality (VR) as a technology that is only used in video games, its interactive features and multi-sensory experience may make it an ideal learning tool. To justif…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
The Earth’s geological, evolutionary and biological history has been shaped by the collisions with celestial bodies such as asteroids and comets. Their contributions can also cause destructi…
ISEF · 2020
Plant Sciences
Glyphosate is one of the world’s most widely used broad-spectrum herbicides, accounting for roughly 25 % of the world herbicide market. Glyphosate herbicide is widely utilized in agriculture…
ISEF · 2020
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Recently, microscopic silver particles called nanosilver were discovered in bodies of fresh water such as lakes, rivers, and streams. Nanosilver can be found in many man-made consumer produc…
ISEF · 2020
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the most common issues found in the emergency room setting, with over 69 million people sustaining some form of TBI every year. Despite the million…
ISEF · 2020
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The purpose behind this research was to investigate whether different permeable pavements can change the composition of the stormwater that flows through it, through exposure to zebrafish em…
ISEF · 2020
Plant Sciences
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a novel combination of Pseudomonas fluorescens, Piriformispora indica, and Laccaria bicolor on the yield and growth of Gossypium hirsutum. It was hyp…
ISEF · 2020
Translational Medical Science
Quercetin, a flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables, belongs to an extensive class of polyphenolic compounds. Previous studies reported that Quercetin inhibits the proliferation of va…
ISEF · 2020
Behavioral and Social Sciences
In the United States there are over 15 million people who struggle with alcohol addiction. This issue has become increasingly large over the years in the United States, especially in Florida…
ISEF · 2020
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The effect of social media on mental health (depression, anxiety, loneliness, eating disorders) and academic performance will be determined. Additionally, the differences between male and fe…
ISEF · 2020
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Cerebral brain ischemia is the third most common cause of death in developed countries. The neuronal death is the main cause of disruption of brain functions. Nowadays, it is impossible to t…
ISEF · 2020
Environmental Engineering
The Effect of the Decay of Organic Matter on the Energy Output of a Renewable, Solar Energy Storage System. This experiment was conducted to determine if placing organic matter inside an air…
ISEF · 2020
Plant Sciences
The purpose of this project was to find a cost-effective solution that reduces detrimental health problems by inhibiting indoor mold growth utilizing Hedera helix plants, known to contain me…
ISEF · 2020
Environmental Engineering
The purpose of this experiment was to determine if mass loss would occur in household plastic products due to photodegradation aided by non-modified titanium dioxide in the presence of ultra…
ISEF · 2020
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The purpose of this investigation is to improve the performance of iron-ion batteries (FIBs) by improving cyclability through composite V2O5 and TiO2 cathodes. FIBs offer a higher specific c…
ISEF · 2020
Environmental Engineering
Solar energy is non-polluting, renewable, and consistently less expensive over time than other forms of energy. It was hypothesized that different panel designs, in combination with differen…
ISEF · 2020
Microbiology
As there are more than a million cases in the United States annually and over 500,000 Americans die each year, cancer can be characterized as the continual unregulated rapid increase in the…
ISEF · 2020
Microbiology
The purpose of this experiment is to determine whether the selected cyanobacteria: Anabaena, Eucapsis, Fischerella, Tolypothrix, Merismopedia, Nostoc, and Spirulina, would prosper in a Mars…