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ISEF · 2024
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Cancer is a worldwide problem, especially breast cancer in women, with the treatment options consisting primarily of chemotherapy. It is not only very expensive but it is known to target fas…
ISEF · 2024
Physics and Astronomy
In the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone (CMZ), dense and extreme conditions render molecules that typically act as tracers for processes associated with star formation in the interstellar…
ISEF · 2024
Earth and Environmental Sciences Fourth Award
Current reforestation practices are limited, with many failing to meet the necessary rates required for forest expansion. In view that commonly used multicriteria analyses introduce subjecti…
ISEF · 2024
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
This study investigates the relationship between the sequential organization of the brain, measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans, and both rest and task-based differ…
ISEF · 2024
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Harmful algal blooms at a local lake have been persistently concerning in the summer due to the use of fertilizers, among other sources of pollution. The algae grow into harmful algal blooms…
ISEF · 2024
Translational Medical Science
Alzheimer's disease is a widespread neurodegenerative disorder characterized by abnormal protein accumulation in the brain. From 1990 to 2019, the global burden of Alzheimer's disease and ot…
ISEF · 2024
Animal Sciences
Little is known about octopuses, though their complex neural systems and full motion capability make them model organisms for soft robotics. However, due to the independent behavior of each…
ISEF · 2024
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Quantum computing promises significant advancements in computational speed and efficiency, presenting new opportunities for solving complex scientific problems. This project aims to fully de…
ISEF · 2024
Animal Sciences
Cigarette butts (CBs) are the most abundant plastic waste and the number one littered item in American Samoa. Currently, there is an outgrowing interest in recycling CBs and developing metho…
ISEF · 2024
Biomedical Engineering Second Award
Background Over 182,000 patients receive aortic valve replacements annually in the United States. However, valve replacement recipients must choose between two undesirable options, mechanica…
ISEF · 2024
Environmental Engineering
Pollutants, from sources like fossil fuels to furniture, are associated with health and environmental issues. Previous experiments have established that a photobioreactor made from Spirulina…
ISEF · 2024
Biochemistry
Is chitin resistant to Gamma radiation? On the span of years, there had been many problems regarding radiation from pregnant women incapable of entering radiation rooms to nuclear weapons. T…
ISEF · 2024
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Aircraft winglets are fixed-wing attachments that reduce lift-induced drag on aircraft by reducing the buildup of vortices—rotating patterns of air that form—thereby reducing drag forces act…
ISEF · 2024
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Fourth Award
B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are the 2 most common leukemias. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 59,610 leukemia cases a…
ISEF · 2024
Translational Medical Science
Each year, cardiovascular disease(CVD) and cancer account for about 17,900,000 and 10,000,000 mortalities, respectively, worldwide. Both CVD and cancer involve invasive, costly, and dangerou…
ISEF · 2024
Environmental Engineering Fourth Award
Hydroponic farming is rapidly gaining popularity because of its consistency and sustainability. Thousands of hydroponic farms are being built around the world as reliable food sources to mat…
ISEF · 2024
Animal Sciences Second Award
In Hawai?i, the mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus carries avian malaria, threatening extinction for Native Hawaiian forest bird species. The most effective and environmentally friendly method…
ISEF · 2024
Chemistry Third Award
Oil spills constitute a serious threat to both the economy and the environment, disturbing the ecosystem. According to the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Limited (ITOPF) in…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Modern day spintronic devices require the use of strong ferromagnets and precise magnetic fields to generate and control spin-polarized current, restricting their efficiency and applications…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
Despite major advancements in biological sciences and technologies, we have yet to tap into the full potential of plants. They have the ability to produce a variety of proteins, some of whic…
ISEF · 2024
Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award
Lung and ovarian cancers continue to be leading causes of cancer deaths in the United States, and refining the treatment of these cancers is needed to improve patient survival. The goal of t…
ISEF · 2024
Biomedical and Health Sciences Third Award
Introduction Ventilation (V) and perfusion (Q) remain the main physiologic correlates to assess respiratory gas exchange. Currently several modalities can be used to ascertain V/Q with inhal…
ISEF · 2024
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Third Award
In a world where nearly 800 million people face hunger, aquaculture, especially shrimp farming, emerges as a vital solution to bolster food security and sustainably meet the nutritional need…
ISEF · 2024
Physics and Astronomy
Variable stars are important cosmic distance indicators and they help us find key parameters like the Hubble constant, the rate of expansion of the Universe. Compared to periodic variables l…
ISEF · 2024
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Third Award
The rising prevalence of neurodegenerative dementia highlights the need for improved diagnostic accuracy. Many proposed clinical decision support systems (CDSS) require multiple disparate da…
ISEF · 2024
Physics and Astronomy
A quasi-stellar radio source, or quasar, is a type of active galactic nucleus (AGN). Quasars are important tools in helping astrophysicists better understand the formation and evolution of g…
ISEF · 2024
Environmental Engineering
Transportation significantly contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) and PM 2.5 emissions, adversely impacting the environment. This study presents a novel conical filtration device, designed to…
ISEF · 2024
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The purpose of this project is to determine whether alternative carbon-based fuel sources have a cleaner emissions output than gasoline. As the world changes so do laws around fuel utilizati…
ISEF · 2024
Embedded Systems
Nearly 300 million people worldwide live with significant visual impairment, resulting in decreased quality of life. Difficulties encountered by the visually impaired include avoiding object…
ISEF · 2024
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Amidst detrimental environmental challenges and irreversible climate damage, piezoelectric energy harvesting emerges as a promising green technology. Piezoelectric materials, capable of gene…