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ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
Recent observations have revealed unexpected galaxy populations at cosmic noon and “ultra-large-scale structures” in the local universe that challenge standard mass assembly models. To inves…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Nicotine addiction is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports approximately 23.6 million Americans have a nicotine use disorder.…
ISEF · 2025
Translational Medical Science
Diabetes Mellitus is a growing global epidemic, affecting over 500 million people worldwide. The condition is characterized by insulin resistance- failure of body’s cells to respond effectiv…
ISEF · 2025
Translational Medical Science
Autoimmune diseases affect millions worldwide, yet many are difficult to diagnose due to biological complexity and variability across patients. I developed a computational pipeline to addres…
ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
The formation of planetary orbits and star systems remains one of the greatest mysteries in astronomy. Exocomets, with their unique geological and molecular compositions, may hold the key to…
ISEF · 2025
Mathematics
Due to the grave danger that epidemics hold to our health and way of life, there has always been a dire need for models that predict the onset and severity of an epidemic. This is emphasized…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
Distracted driving represents an escalating public safety crisis, with its role in motor vehicle collisions and resulting fatalities steadily increasing. Despite advances in distracted drivi…
ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
Galactic formation is not fully understood, and supernovae are essential in current models; however, despite significant advances in understanding, there remains limited precision and effici…
ISEF · 2025
Plant Sciences
The agricultural industry is striving to increase the world's food supply systems to meet future needs, and hydroponics can be a crucial tool in this endeavor. This study aimed to enhance th…
ISEF · 2025
Animal Sciences
In the 21st century, microplastics have become an increasingly common anthropogenic environmental pollutant. While the effects of microplastic contamination on many large species have been e…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The current youth has been experiencing a decline in cognitive functioning, and many have attributed this to a Dopamine (DA) rewiring stemming from “easy” DA induction from online habits. Ho…
ISEF · 2025
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Dysregulated dopamine in the mesolimbic system is linked to disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and addiction. Low phasic dopamine release correlates with reduced drug reward sensitivi…
ISEF · 2025
Plant Sciences
My science fair project is to see how pea plants would grow to different liquids on the pH scale. In this world there are many countries with the lack of clean water or just having the abili…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Electrochemical CO2 reduction (CO2RR) has emerged as a foremost strategy for commercial-scale production of carbon-based derivatives via proton-coupled electron transfers, yet overcoming the…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Power lines are critical components of modern infrastructure. Traditional methods of wireless drone-based maintenance are both expensive and vulnerable to electromagnetic interference emitte…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
The Drone Dynamometer introduces a cost-effective real-time drone dynamometer aiming to provide reliable flight performance data while significantly reducing risks and expenses, since curren…
ISEF · 2025
Embedded Systems
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a highly toxic gas that poses a significant health hazard in oil and gas industries. Traditional H2S gas leak detection methods are often time-consuming, labor-inte…
ISEF · 2025
Embedded Systems
Since 1993, the IAEA and UNSCEAR have reported 4,243 radioactive incidents, each caused deaths and hundreds of contamination. Therefore, surveying extensive areas during radiation leaks and…
ISEF · 2025
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
This study presents a novel approach to fabricate dual-functional catalysts with 3D hierarchical nanoarray structures for efficient urea-oxidation reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction in…
ISEF · 2025
Embedded Systems
Soft pneumatic grippers, structures created from silicone rubber and powered by air pressure, can grasp and transfer items with remarkable stability and precision. Their light weight, flexib…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Only half of global wastewater is treated—dropping to just 4.3% in low-income countries—while treatment consumes 4% of global electricity. With the energy sector already accounting for 75% o…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Beta-carotene is found in most living organisms and contributes to the red, orange, and yellow coloration in various life forms. In humans, beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A, which p…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
This research explores a biomimetic adaptive spoiler that dynamically adjusts individual panels to optimize vehicle aerodynamics. Inspired by bird feathers and fish fins, the spoiler consist…
ISEF · 2025
Translational Medical Science
Purpose: Understanding the coordination of glucose metabolism across brain regions can provide insights into energy distribution in cerebral function. This study aims to explore the interreg…
ISEF · 2025
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Neurons use neurotransmitter carrying synaptic vesicles to transmit information at specialized locations called presynapses. Synaptic vesicle release of neurotransmitter becomes less efficie…
ISEF · 2025
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Salmonella is a common pathogen, infecting more than a hundred million people yearly. About 8% of these cases worldwide result in life-threatening conditions around 4-7 days after exposure.…
ISEF · 2025
Plant Sciences
This study examines the ability and effectiveness of drone-hyperspectral imaging in identifying variations in crop health for the purpose of optimizing farm productivity and yield. The resea…
ISEF · 2025
Embedded Systems
With the global electronics market projected to double in the next decade, the need for faster-printed circuit board (PCB) assembly methods is more apparent than ever. This study aims to dev…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
This study explores an eco-friendly solution to the environmental problem of polystyrene waste by converting expanded polystyrene (EPS) into functional adhesives using natural solvents and e…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
The concrete industry is a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions, primarily due to cement production. Furthermore, plastic, glass, fly ash, and slag often end up in landfills, cont…