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ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
This project will demonstrate possible enhancing harvesting of algae using Moringa seeds as a flocculant. Microalgae yields of proteins and lipids demonstrating potential as food supplements…
ISEF · 2019
Embedded Systems
This research project explores the interconnected schemes of ultra-low power ambient backscatter to function as the basis of the next generation of telecommunications technology integration.…
ISEF · 2019
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Fourth Award
Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) represent an innovative technology with potential applications in warehouses, factories, buildings, and ships. Current approaches to stabilize drones using…
ISEF · 2019
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Purpose Obesity is a significant health concern for children in the United States. One way to combat obesity is to start the education and practice of eating healthy at a younger age. This s…
ISEF · 2019
Biochemistry
The DNA glycosylase methyl-CpG-binding domain protein (MBD4) is commonly found to be mutated in cancers, autoimmune disorders, and neurological disorders. MBD4, a base-excision repair enzyme…
ISEF · 2019
Engineering Mechanics
Concrete bridges and structures generally are known to have cracks over time regardless of the size or weight due to the concrete shrinking as it dries. However to what extent are those crac…
ISEF · 2019
Animal Sciences
This project investigates the effect of the natural insecticide limonene applied externally to Periplaneta americana (the American cockroach) on walking patterns. The cockroach's tripod gait…
ISEF · 2019
Energy: Chemical
ABSTRACT: Human are facing an alarming situation in terms of energy crisis and the continuous destruction of the natural environment due to pollution. According to World Bank solid waste man…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
Today, the development of new gas sensors has become one of the most essential topics all around the world due to air pollution. At a camp in Tsinghua University in China, we accidentally fo…
ISEF · 2019
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Gastric cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer related deaths, yet little is known about the molecular drivers behind the progression of normal stomach to gastric cancer. GATA4 an…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical Engineering
The present invention is a wearable shoe to capture various specific GAIT parameters such as spatial-temporal, clearance and plantar pressure distribution. The invention is integration of pa…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
The goals of this study were to continue developing a Drosophila melanogaster model of traumatic brain injury (TBI) using the “High Impact Trauma” (HIT) device to inflict injury and induce,…
ISEF · 2019
Systems Software Third Award
Combinatorial constraint satisfaction problems can be solved through the generalizable algorithm of recursive search with backtracking, which runs in nondeterministic polynomial time. In ord…
ISEF · 2019
Mathematics
Traditionally introduced in terms of advanced topological constructions, many link invariants may also be defined in much simpler terms given their values on a few initial links and a recurs…
ISEF · 2019
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
The purpose of this in silico experiment was to classify images using a machine learning algorithm. Specifically a neural network (NN). The image library was obtained through FlowCam, which…
ISEF · 2019
Energy: Physical
Nowadays, we need to find less polluting solutions to supply the society with energy. Therefore, we chose to study the properties of membranes with nanopores, that can generate electrical en…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Purpose: Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa is recognised as an important cause of hospital acquired infections listed among the WHO priority pathogens. The antibiotic resistance mec…
ISEF · 2019
Mathematics
Purpose: The problem of finding the shortest path between the two given points is a classical problem in geometry. These paths are called geodesic lines. The existence of non-self-intersecti…
ISEF · 2019
Mathematics
A wonderful fact called Thurston's geometrization conjecture states that there are essentially only eight three-dimensional geometries. One of them is Nil geometry, which is a Lie group call…
ISEF · 2019
Mathematics
There is the theory of doodles and twins in combinatorial topology, which is similar to link and braid theory. A doodle on a surface is a union of several closed curves that are intersecting…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Antibacterial disinfectants and cleaners are a growing sector in the cleaning products manufacturing business. This is reflected in the corridors of supermarkets, where a variety of products…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
Robotic technologies have greatly expanded our ability to interact with our surroundings. In particular, soft robots can handle delicate objects without damaging them. However, they are made…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Gravity induced loss of consciousness, better known as G-LOC , occurs when excessive gravitational forces are applied to the body resulting in decreased intracerebral blood flow. Even after…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
Vitreous foam has been gaining ground in the industrial sector, being increasingly applied as thermal insulation in industrial constructions. The main raw material for glass foam is glass, a…
ISEF · 2019
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
The main aim of our project is to create a device which will help to mute people to communicate with other people, who do not know language of gestures. Problem of our project is creating a…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
This project studied the effects of accelerated cure time for CA and PVA glues. I tested the ultimate shear strength (USS) of 120 cross-grain lap joints over 6 weeks and then compared the fi…
ISEF · 2019
Systems Software
Data security and privacy stand critical in today’s internet infrastructure, yet 2018 - witnessed disastrous data breaches affecting 2B people across the globe. Background audit reveals exis…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
Many people struggle with breast cancer, and while there is no cure, several studies are being done on everyday substances believed to contribute to preventing the growth of cancerous tumors…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is highly noted as a cytotoxic compound. Typically, its level is increased in cardiovascular disease patients, such as in myocardial infarction cases. In 2013, as re…
ISEF · 2019
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Purpose: 1. To identify the psychological or behavioral impacts that co-sleeping has on the child. 2. To determine if co-sleeping affects the parental relationship. 3. Identify the understan…