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ISEF · 2024
Environmental Engineering
In line with the Paris agreement, the world's future is to target Net Zero Emission (NZE) to support global efforts for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Global transportation increases gre…
ISEF · 2024
Earth and Environmental Sciences
How would the introduction of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) particles, in a mineral-based sunscreen, or as nanoparticles which are found in chemical sunscreens and cosmetics, negatively affect the growth…
ISEF · 2024
Physics and Astronomy
Soft robotics has immense potential to transform fields like healthcare and exploration due to the superior adaptability of soft robots compared to traditional rigid robots. Their inherently…
ISEF · 2024
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Stem cells play a central role in the development of organisms; hence, studying them is of great importance. RE:IN modeling of systems involving them allows us to investigate their behaviors…
ISEF · 2024
Systems Software
Rekari enables teams to collaborate on drone missions. We built an all-in-one cloud solution to supercharge in-field operations, with a special focus on teamwork. The Rekari platform allows…
ISEF · 2024
Systems Software Fourth Award
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. Yet, it lacks a cure. Timely detection and treatment can significantly slow the progression of symptoms, yet acc…
ISEF · 2024
Environmental Engineering Fourth Award
Microplastics have become one of the new pollutants which have aroused international concern, and they even pose a potential threat to human health. In this project, a classical Fenton-like…
ISEF · 2024
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
This science fair project is about Peltier tiles and determining if the heating and cooling of this device is an ample form of electricity. Peltier tiles will be used to harness energy to pr…
ISEF · 2024
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Thomas Jefferson once said: 'The olive tree is surely the richest gift of heaven.' However, despite their economic significance, olive crops remain vulnerable to diseases, resulting in farme…
ISEF · 2024
Biochemistry
Bioluminescence, the process of production and emission of the visible light by living organisms has a great application potential in variety of fields, from basic research, bioimaging to co…
ISEF · 2024
Environmental Engineering
Purpose: The phenomenon of floating weeds is a reflection of the quality of a body of water, which at the same time can indirectly lead to an ecological imbalance of the waters in which it i…
ISEF · 2024
Chemistry
Considering a rising incidence of vertigo disorders in our high school friends (15–40%), this research is aiming for vestibular disease treatment, acetyl-DL-leucin (ADLL, a world-wide therap…
ISEF · 2024
Chemistry
Bird enthusiasts conducting extensive surveys have found it difficult to remove bird droppings stains from parks and roads. The existing bird dropping cleaning agents on the market contain s…
ISEF · 2024
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Humans have always been fascinated by the idea of flight. From as far back as Leonardo Da Vinci and his famous sketch of a parachute, humans have been enamored by the idea of flight and have…
ISEF · 2024
Mathematics
In this project the intricacies of continued fractions are explored by extending them (through use of recursion) to infinity whilst applying them to the context of repeating arrangements of…
ISEF · 2024
Environmental Engineering
As demand for aviation rapidly grows with both the increasing population of humanity and the globalization of the world, the environmental effects that aviation contributes to climate change…
ISEF · 2024
Technology Enhances the Arts
To tackle the decline of the art of shadow puppetry, this project provides a systematic way of preserving and promoting the art form. The procedure includes repairing fragmented recordings,…
ISEF · 2024
Environmental Engineering
Our research aims to develop an innovative process for utilizing coconut mesocarp, which constitutes about 80% of the coconut fruit, transitioning from a linear to a circular economic model.…
ISEF · 2024
Systems Software
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) cast a long shadow over humanity, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives globally each year. This silent epidemic encompasses a range of heart and blood vess…
ISEF · 2024
Biomedical Engineering
Over 8 million people worldwide have type 1 diabetes. Encapsulation of pancreatic islets is an experimental treatment that allows islets to avoid contact with immune cells, allowing for tran…
ISEF · 2024
Technology Enhances the Arts
Connexelerator is an innovative AI-powered language learning tool designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of language acquisition. Leveraging the combined benefits of advanced A…
ISEF · 2024
Translational Medical Science
Every year, more people in the U.S are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined. Early detection of these cancers can tremendously increase the 5-year survival rate. Curren…
ISEF · 2024
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
It is estimated that by 2050, an alarming 33 billion tons of plastic waste will be on the Earth, overshadowing the Empire State Building by 105,000 times. Since 1960, the recycling rate has…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Motivated by the Union Strategy for Biodiversity 2030, advocating for significant reductions in chemical pesticide and fertilizer use. By focusing on Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and combining them…
ISEF · 2024
Animal Sciences Fourth Award
Purpose: Disrupted circadian rhythms can have deleterious consequences for all organisms. The extent to which blue light from digital devices affects circadian biology and mental and physica…
ISEF · 2024
Microbiology
As the development of novel antibiotics slows and pathogenic bacteria develop mutations to counter antibiotics, understanding mutant genes contributing to resistance becomes critical. Among…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
Global warming poses a significant threat to plants by weakening their defense, exacerbating disease outbreaks and threatening global food security. However, limited attention is given to th…
ISEF · 2024
Environmental Engineering
The world is currently facing a significant ecological challenge - the rapid decline of bee populations. Bees, one of the most pivotal insects in our ecosystem, are responsible for pollinati…
ISEF · 2024
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Metals and their transporters influence cell behavior in cancer, and previous research demonstrated that manganese promotes malignancy. Therefore, if metal transporters are essential in main…
ISEF · 2024
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Despite increasing cancer incidence globally, few alternative treatments to chemotherapy and radiation exist. These standard therapies require specialized equipment, are costly, and have ser…