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ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the correlation between cortisol-induced PTSD and diabetes in Rattus norvegicus. The six live rats used in this experiment were handled by a…
ISEF · 2017
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that seeps through cracks in the foundations of homes and buildings, poisoning the air inside. As a known carcinogen, most research surrounding the toxin f…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
Cancer is the most common leading cause of death worldwide. Most current conventional cancer treatments have severe side effects as they kill cells indiscriminately. The main aim of this res…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
The direct correlation of CO2 gas with the vital activities resulting from the cellular respiration has led to the development of many sensors for the detection of this gas throughout the hi…
ISEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering Second Award
Waterborne diseases cause more than 3.4 million deaths annually. Yet, conventional detection methods, which many in the developing world cannot afford, can take several days and have detecti…
ISEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering
The goal of this research is to show an innovative way to reuse food waste that is cost effective and environmentally friendly. An engineered recycled food supplement was developed for use i…
ISEF · 2017
Materials Science Second Award
The purpose of this study was to create a space radiation shielding fabric that was thin, lightweight, and flexible. Polyethylene (PE) and boron nitride (BN) were the materials used to creat…
ISEF · 2017
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Our project was to construct a humanoid robotic arm that could come close to the functionality and strength of a human arm. Using innovative technologies, like 3D printing and programmable d…
ISEF · 2017
Engineering Mechanics
Small scale farms are responsible for producing 70% of food worldwide. Of this food produced a large amount is stored in structures called silos. Silos are agricultural containment vessels o…
ISEF · 2017
Energy: Physical
In this investigation, the challenge of creating a charging device for mobile phones was taken on. Utilizing the renewable energy of motion and light, piezoelectric generators and solar pane…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
The identification of cancer specific miRNAs and their target genes is necessary to understand the role of miRNA in tumorigenesis. Recent studies show that expression of miR-378 is correlate…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Electrolytes are substances that dissociate into ions when in solution and are important for one's health. While sports drinks are filled with many electrolytes, many contain unnatural sugar…
ISEF · 2017
Behavioral and Social Sciences First Award
Adolescents are more likely to engage in risky, impulsive, and thrill-seeking behaviors. Research shows that one key reason for this is that the adolescent period is a time of ongoing brain…
ISEF · 2017
Plant Sciences
Climate change is a growing problem in the world. The biggest contributor to this conflict is excessive carbon dioxide emissions. Plants, which take in carbon dioxide to carry out photosynth…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
The phenomenon of the spread of the abnormality of feet in children , one of the most troublesome problem for families, is a Porstural deformity in which the arch of the inner foot falls. Du…
ISEF · 2017
Microbiology
The objective of this experiment was to study and compare oregano oil as a method of treating Ostertagia ostertagi, a type of roundworm parasite. The hypothesis was that the essential oil or…
ISEF · 2017
Plant Sciences
The purpose of this experiment is to explore how acid precipitation affects the vascular and endocrine system of plants as measured by the rate of transpiration and degree of gravitropism of…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This project was designed to study how triclosan in antibacterial toothpaste affects the ecology of the oral flora. 41 participants brushed with non-antibacterial toothpaste twice a day for…
ISEF · 2017
Microbiology
Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) are fuel cells that use the power of bacterial metabolic activity to convert chemical into electrical energy. In studies on MFCs, there remains speculation on whe…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Vitamin C has many health benefits and can reduce the risk of various diseases, but nutritionists say cooking, especially boiling, decreases vitamin C content because it is water soluble. Si…
ISEF · 2017
Microbiology
Library books are handled by many different people and are often left in sometimes warm or damp environments. This experiment investigates how the rate of checkout (circulation rate) affects…
ISEF · 2017
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The purpose of this research was to discover if color preference has a direct impact on the ability of rapid math recall. 140 students took 6 tests on different colors of paper, with one of…
ISEF · 2017
Animal Sciences
A horse’s heart rate and behavior is critical in many aspects of the equine world, e.g. sports events. This experiment studied the effect of different genres of music when grooming a horse o…
ISEF · 2017
Engineering Mechanics
Golfers constantly strive to improve their game, shot distance in particular. There are many things that influence distance on a golf ball. Some of these factors include: dimple: quantity, d…
ISEF · 2017
Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award
In essentially all organisms, aggression is a behavior that provides not only benefits, such as access to resources and mates, but also risks such as injury. While research has identified ne…
ISEF · 2017
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Due to the constant lead poisoning of civilians around the world, the field of biosorption as a purification method is quickly growing and developing. This process is done using common baker…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Melatonin, a hormone endogenously secreted in the pineal gland, is known for its regulation of circadian rhythm and photoperiodism in vertebrates. Since melatonin levels in humans decrease w…
ISEF · 2017
Animal Sciences Third Award
Degradation of coral reefs due to increasing eutrophication of the Earth's oceans is of increasing global concern. Understanding the effects of nutrient enrichment on corals and their endosy…
ISEF · 2017
Behavioral and Social Sciences
This project used a custom-built online survey tool to compare the readability of fonts designed for use on highway signs around the world under blurred conditions. The survey tool presented…
ISEF · 2017
Plant Sciences
In this experiment seven different allotted water amounts will be applied to fourteen different cotton cultivars to see the effects on lint yield differences. Cotton is a vital commodity in…