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ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of this experiment was to delve into the realm of laminar flow, a subject related to aerodynamics, which interested us both as a topic of study. The problem raised was how differ…
ISEF · 2022
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The aim of this research is to investigate the anti cancer activity of the AgEphe ( Silver nanoparticles green synthesis with EtOH extract of the Ephedra aphylla plant) against breast cancer…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the ‘biggest threats to global health’. Around 25,000 deaths per annum have been estimated in the Eu…
ISEF · 2022
Mathematics
Quantum computing will be the most powerful computing way within 30 years due to the quantum superposition state. Recent studies are mainly focused on the principle or hardware of it, and th…
ISEF · 2022
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Many Utah citizens complain about “invisible” lines on the road; however, the Utah Department of Transportation has been working to fix this issue for many years. This project examines the d…
ISEF · 2022
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Noise and vibration control has been an increasingly valued concern within railway transportation mainly due to its negative health impacts. Sources of noise and vibration within operating r…
ISEF · 2022
Plant Sciences
Micronutrient deficiencies, also known as hidden hunger, occur when an individual does not receive an adequate amount of an essential vitamin or mineral, and it affects more than two billion…
ISEF · 2022
Embedded Systems
Concussions are very common among a wide variety of contact sports at all levels - particularly among high school and college athletes, with about 3.8 million athletes having a concussion ev…
ISEF · 2022
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics Second Award
The Buoy is a state-of-the-art pool alarm that is designed to be user-friendly, reliable, cost-effective, and a safety layer to prevent childhood drownings. Design goals were ease of use, re…
ISEF · 2022
Animal Sciences Fourth Award
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different forage resources on the interest of selected insect representatives belonging to the group of pollinators. Insects were anal…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Third Award
Bacterial mutagenic adaptations contribute to antibiotic resistance, which has emerged as a global threat to public health, threatening the ability to treat bacterial infections and diseases…
ISEF · 2022
Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award
China’s bike-sharing industry has experienced three stages of development: rapid expansion, rapid contraction and a period of stability. The competitive behavior of bike-sharing companies ha…
ISEF · 2022
Plant Sciences
I studied and tested the ability of freshwater aquatic plants to create a symbiotic atmosphere with mice relative to the plant’s surface area. What was found was that plants with a higher su…
ISEF · 2022
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Chronic ulcers of the skin represent a major healthcare burden worldwide. Many patients with chronic ulcers are home bound and lack access to quality medical care. In this paper, we examined…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy
As a world cultural heritage, the art of Chinese brush calligraphy is elegant and beautiful. However, many existing researches on it mainly stay in artistic creation. In order to explore the…
ISEF · 2022
Materials Science
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a common contaminant found in groundwater that produces a notable “rotten egg” odor, making contaminated water undrinkable and unusable. This contaminant affects te…
ISEF · 2022
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Thousands of hikers have died on trails because of dehydration. As a junior ranger in 32 National Parks, I took an oath to protect the parks and the people. Because of this, I wanted to crea…
ISEF · 2022
Biomedical Engineering Third Award
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a belligerent, often lethal, form of cancer, with a 5-year survival rate limited to 7%. PDAC is hardly detected in its premalignant stages (when su…
ISEF · 2022
Microbiology Fourth Award
This project seeks to develop an effective antibiotic treatment to reduce Staphylococcus epidermidis growth on arthroplasties due to periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Antibacterial subst…
ISEF · 2022
Translational Medical Science
Major depressive disorder, commonly known as MDD, is a mental illness that severely deteriorates and affects the brain in many ways. It impacts the way someone thinks and acts. Because of th…
ISEF · 2022
Environmental Engineering
Today’s wind turbine blades are very difficult and expensive to recycle. After they are decommissioned wind turbine blades are put in landfills where the materials mix with the soil and grou…
ISEF · 2022
Behavioral and Social Sciences
America’s rural communities are home to 57 million people and contain 97% of the nation’s land. These communities are responsible for producing 10% of the country’s gross domestic product. H…
ISEF · 2022
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Subliminal messages are methods to subconsciously alter the perceptions of individuals. We were intent on investigating the effectiveness of subliminals; to accomplish this, we chose an inst…
ISEF · 2022
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Changes in teaching methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic may impact students' mental health. During this condition, students are heavily exposed to online learning which is likely to induce…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Recently, photothermal nanoparticles have become a promising cancer treatment. Nanoparticles found in cephalopod ink, such as cuttlefish and squid ink, are rich in melanin, a highly photothe…
ISEF · 2022
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The purpose of our project was to determine which turbine between the Pelton and Kaplan was more efficient on a small scale, and determine whether or not the turbines would be efficient enou…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
The purpose of this project was to see if the mutation of an amino acid in a SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody can increase the antibodies’ binding affinity. My hypothesis is that I will be abl…
ISEF · 2022
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The goal of this research project was to evaluate the effect of antepartum maternal position changes on labor and delivery outcomes. This was a randomized controlled clinical trial in a pilo…
ISEF · 2022
Animal Sciences
Bumblebee populations in Missouri and around the world have been dwindling. It is important to research these creatures as they are crucial to the ecosystem and can forage plants that other…
ISEF · 2022
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Artificial light at night (ALAN) has been a growing environmental concern. In Northwest Ohio, commercial greenhouses and human development near recreational bodies of water, such as Lake Eri…