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ISEF · 2022
Materials Science
Most human body movements are driven by low-level electrical potentials - electrophysiological (EP) signals. In order to capture and track these EP signals, electrodes must be used. Conventi…
ISEF · 2022
Plant Sciences
Stem cells are critical for the development of all tissue types. The stem cells located within the Shoot Apical Meristem (SAM) of plants produce all above-ground plant parts that account for…
ISEF · 2022
Embedded Systems
In a world increasingly reliant on speedy, wireless data communication, research into new mediums for faster and more reliable data transfer is imperative. As conventional radio-based commun…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are astrophysical explosions that release more energy in a few seconds than the sun releases in its entire 10 billion year lifetime. This project studies short-durati…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
With the rise in quantum computing’s potential to break current encryption schemes, new methods of data encryption are needed to keep messages secure. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) presents…
ISEF · 2022
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Crouch gait is a complex pattern of movement that affects 150,000 children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or spinal cord injuries. Crouch gait severely limits mobility…
ISEF · 2022
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design Fourth Award
Health and environmental problems result from both the release of dyes into ecosystems and greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation via fossil fuel combustion. To create a cost-effect…
ISEF · 2022
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
In the pipelines, a long and narrow environment both inconvenient and unsafe for man to operate in, machines are often needed to assist in operation and repair. This project aims to develop…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death around the world; However, Black women are disproportionately affected as they are more likely to develop triple negative breast cancer and h…
ISEF · 2022
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Motor neurons are the essential cells connecting the brain and muscles, translating our thoughts and needs into actions and response. Here, we analyze a previously published dataset to explo…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy First Award
Astigmatism is a cylindrical imperfection of the optical system of the eye that normally should be spherical. The optometry of astigmatism, so-called subjective refraction, involves multiple…
ISEF · 2022
Earth and Environmental Sciences
American Samoa has much wildlife, such as bats and a diverse selection of birds. Light pollution can negatively affect these creatures as well as other wildlife. Unfortunately, there is no r…
ISEF · 2022
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics Third Award
Cubesats are small, lightweight satellites that allow researchers to conduct experiments and collect data from Low Earth Orbit (LEO); however, the costs to launch these satellites oftentimes…
ISEF · 2022
Translational Medical Science
Liver cysts characterize a multitude of illnesses ranging from liver cancer to autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). About 1 in 20 people have at least one liver cyst (Cnosse…
ISEF · 2022
Embedded Systems
The project aims to design a smart system for firefighting and surviving of passengers remote area particularly in mountains. Such a geographical area does not have a close firefighting offi…
ISEF · 2022
Biomedical Engineering
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is cancer to the blood and bone marrow, and its incidence spikes in very young children. Early detection and treatment is key to full recovery. Detection h…
ISEF · 2022
Plant Sciences
Due to weather-related constraints, taking care of Plants in an indoor environment is a challenging task. Several factors influence the growing process of Plants, including soil humidity, hu…
ISEF · 2022
Translational Medical Science
COVID-19 is caused by an RNA virus called SARS-CoV-2. PCR testing is a gold-standard method for COVID-19 diagnostic testing. However, there exists no COVID-19 diagnostic test that has the ca…
ISEF · 2022
Systems Software
Patients specially who suffer from diabetic or Celiac allergy suffer and consume much time when choosing the products suitable for their diet during shopping . A survey was made to know the…
ISEF · 2022
Embedded Systems
Smart Sole is one of the first technologies to make gait analysis readily available for any person seeking to study walking body mechanics from the comfort of their own home. The device is p…
ISEF · 2022
Environmental Engineering
Protecting water resources and protecting the environment is one of the most important issues in the world. We have come up with a new idea to solve these problems. Many companies are develo…
ISEF · 2022
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Does social confidence increase or diminish with age? I wanted to test various ages and see if they had enough confidence to speak up when they noticed an error. People would want to know th…
ISEF · 2022
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Abstract – In contrast to the rigid and skeletal design of traditional robots, soft robots are bionic prototypes that emulate soft and flexible creatures in nature (such as caterpillars and…
ISEF · 2022
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
In the research of aquatic robots, many bionic robots have been invented, such as bionic fish, bionic water snake and so on. But these bionic marine creatures have many disadvantages. For ex…
ISEF · 2022
Robotics and Intelligent Machines First Award
Covid-19 pandemic leads to an increased need for automation in food industries. Current soft robots require cast molding, high assembly effort, large actuators and upfront actuation awarenes…
ISEF · 2022
Plant Sciences
Inspired by the low and declining cropland microorganism populations in agriculture today, the goal of my study was to determine if specific cropland soil adjustments could better prepare so…
ISEF · 2022
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
Desertification, which is increasing at an alarming rate, imposes food insecurities for nations with huge desert areas and weakens ecosystems. Many methods, like sand fences, have been devel…
ISEF · 2022
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
As the world is moving away from fossil fuels, we must find a new method of transportation of goods for a sustainable future. The world has already developed a new, flexible type of delivery…
ISEF · 2022
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Charging an electronic device using solar and wind renewable energy was the purpose of this engineering project. Various materials were tested to design the wind turbine blades to satisfy th…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
As demand for lithium ion batteries increases with the popularity of electric vehicles and other technologies, the negative effects of lithium contamination present a significant threat to t…