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ISEF · 2017
Chemistry First Award
Conventionally, ferromagnetic materials are restricted to metallic regime such as iron and nickel. However, if ferromagnetic behavior could be induced in organic polymers - it would offer ve…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
My research aims at utilizing recent advances in the molecular engineering of shock absorbing materials, to develop a flexible, affordable, and bio-friendly hip guard, providing an armor-lik…
ISEF · 2017
Mathematics
Given a triangle and a set of three angles, celebrated geometrical theorem of Jacobi (1825) produces a new triangle and a point (Jacobi point) in perspective with the first. Different proper…
ISEF · 2017
Physics and Astronomy
Spectral analysis can be used to identify the class of near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) to determine their relative density. The hypothesis stated NEAs are both S-Type asteroids (denser asteroids…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry Second Award
Characterizing excited-state behavior of inorganic complexes is pivotal to developing efficient dyes for dye-sensitized solar cells. In this study, femtosecond spectroscopy characterized ino…
ISEF · 2017
Plant Sciences
Longan is an important local economical produce. Pericarp browning is the major problem of longan fruit storage. Fruit coating with non-toxic substance is one way to solve this problem. This…
ISEF · 2017
Physics and Astronomy
NASA has pioneered space exploration by paying exceptional attention to stability and precision. This experiment evaluates how the distance between the Center of Gravity and Center of Pressu…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
This experiment investigated the research question: How does the roasting of the coffea arabica bean affect the valorization of oil extracted from its grounds for the production of biodiesel…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
The topic of this investigation were the properties of potato starch-based plastics as an indicator system for ammonia in processed meat. The aim was to investigate whether bioplastics made…
ISEF · 2017
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
To overcome ethical and technical concerns, humanized mouse models are often used to study the human immune system. Specifically, immunodeficient mice are engrafted with human fetal tissue a…
ISEF · 2017
Engineering Mechanics
This experiment was conducted to determine how many hours of walking was needed to charge a percentage of a cell phone’s battery.A piezoelectric actuator was connected to a full wave rectifi…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical Engineering
Individuals with fine motor impairments often find themselves with limited means of communication and interaction in a society that is dependent on technology; the SticKey is the solution. T…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
This research reports the stimulation provided by hippotherapy from the quantitative conceptions of human gait and its resemblance to horseback riding. The aim of this study is to compare th…
ISEF · 2017
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Overlapping polymerase chain reaction (O-PCR) is a common technique used in diverse fields to 'stitch' individual strands of DNA together. Previously, STITCHER was created to automate primer…
ISEF · 2017
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The objective of this project was to train three artificial neural networks (ANNs) for treatment cells 1, 2, and 3 of Stormwater Treatment Area 2 that would be capable of accurately predicti…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical Engineering
When insulin diffuses into blood streams, it is broken down from hexamer to monomer. LysB28 ProB29 insulin, however, is theorized to have a monomeric structure instead of the hexameric struc…
ISEF · 2017
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Examination of teaching methods and learning styles is becoming increasingly important for educators as we move to a technological information age. A 2007 survey conducted by Indiana Univers…
ISEF · 2017
Earth and Environmental Sciences Third Award
The purpose of this project is to understand geysers better and to predict aspects of their behavior. The existing literature on the subject provides explanations for how they work, but does…
ISEF · 2017
Physics and Astronomy
Purpose The ordinary matter in the universe is not distributed in a homogeneous way. The action of gravity forms different structures. Galaxy filaments are the largest known structures. The…
ISEF · 2017
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
This paper presents general aspects of the eye, along with a multitude of experiments performed in order to obtain the most suitable micro-drive. There are described theoretical aspects abou…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The aim of the project is to study the radio-protective properties of curcumin-encapsulated nanoliposomes (referred to as curcumin-nanoliposomes) with regard to human lymphocytes of people f…
ISEF · 2017
Physics and Astronomy
At present, at least 5 million people in the world rely on cardiac pacemakers to maintain their life, but the batteries can generally work for 5~7 years. Therefore, in order to avoid to brin…
ISEF · 2017
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The present research whose theme focuses on the structure of achieving in our sample group (ten classmates from the different grades ) of the school "Carlos Monsivais" to reach their goals,…
ISEF · 2017
Materials Science
Bagasse is the solid material by product after sugar cane trees are processed. The problem was: Is it possible to use bagasse as an economic and ecological material that is a sustainable alt…
ISEF · 2017
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Hypothesis: Suggested memory therapy will reduce psychological inflexibility more than the current therapy (ACT) as measured by the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ2) Suggested Memor…
ISEF · 2017
Plant Sciences
The objective of this study was to investigate, at the molecular level, what makes a plant robust in photosynthesis and CO2 assimilation under heat stress. The significance of it is that eff…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry Fourth Award
Often times, those clean walls in your house will become stained with household chemicals. Increasing the stain resistance of the water-based latex paints has become increasing difficult due…
ISEF · 2017
Physics and Astronomy
Molecular chirality refers to the asymmetrical qualities in which a molecule is non-superimposable on its mirror image. In liquid crystals, chirality causes the director, or imaginary common…
ISEF · 2017
Animal Sciences
Purpose The purpose of this project is to survey trematodes species present in catfish production ponds, and to determine the effects of temperature on cercariae shedding rates, and to deter…
ISEF · 2017
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the California skipjack tuna fishery is sustainable or not. This particular study holds great importance in that no California fisheries ha…