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ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
This study investigates the effect of whale fin inspired leading-edge tubercles on airfoil performance for improved fuel efficiency and maneuverability in aircraft. These small protrusions o…
ISEF · 2025
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Coral reefs are one of Earth's most valuable ecosystems, but they are in decline, fueling a surge of restoration activity across the global tropics. Yet, despite significant scientific advan…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
The increasing usage of autonomous machines and robotics necessitates effective control systems, such as PID (proportional-integral-derivative) controllers, to ensure stability and functiona…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
The enzyme amylase is known for its ability to break down starch and produce simple sugars out of it. Sodium propionate is a preservative that is used to prevent the build up of mold and bac…
ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
Unexpected turbulence, particularly Clear Air Turbulence (CAT), remains one of aviation's most serious challenges, causing passenger injuries, operational disruptions, and costing airlines $…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
Antibiotics are the most commonly used type of medicine currently available. Although this medicine is greatly beneficial towards those who need it, the cost of it can be expensive and dange…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
The formulation of artificial grafts for cellular regeneration and burn treatment represents a significant advancement in the field of tissue bioengineering, with an emphasis on developing c…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
Given the growing environmental impact caused by synthetic plastic waste — with Brazil generating around 4.9 million tons of plastic waste per year, of which only 1.2% is recycled — the deve…
ISEF · 2025
Plant Sciences
Despite the recent, and to some extent controversial, advent of plant classification by molecular methods, such as DNA barcoding, morphological characteristics (relating to a plant’s physica…
ISEF · 2025
Embedded Systems
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (2024) defines an active shooter as an individual actively engaged in the killing of people in a confined and populated area, generally using firearms. Th…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
Whole-body deodorants are widely used, yet their impact on the vaginal microbiome is unknown. Many contain antibacterial components that may disrupt Lactobacillus, the dominant bacteria of t…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects motor and cognitive functions, with bradykinesia, a slowing of movement, being a hallmark symptom required f…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
With the increased use of 3D printers, there exists a need to recycle filament purge and failed prints. Traditionally, filament is produced via shredded material fed through an extrusion mac…
ISEF · 2025
Plant Sciences
Hydroponic systems are an efficient method of plant cultivation that is gaining popularity due to its high yields and resource efficiency. However, current hydroponic substrates like mineral…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
Carrizo Cane, an invasive species affecting the health of Webb County's Rio Grande River and other southern U.S. waterways, presents significant ecological challenges. Instead of focusing on…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Visually impaired women face difficulty identifying the start and end of their menstrual cycle due to the inability to distinguish colors, which negatively affects personal hygiene, independ…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
Quantum dots (QDots) are nanoparticles with a wide range of applications, including bioimaging, fluorescent labeling, and agriculture. Commercial QDots are synthesized using heavy metals, ma…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
The fashion industry generates substantial textile waste, contributing to environmental pollution and resource depletion. This study investigates the enzymatic separation of mixed poly-cotto…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Rice is the most commonly wasted food, with an estimated 38 kg wasted per person annually. This contributes to 12% of methane emissions and 1.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, straining…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The incel (involuntary celibate) community is a radicalized online subculture. In this study, I focus on the popular social media platform Reddit and analyze the activity patterns and commen…
ISEF · 2025
Plant Sciences
Lunar colonization will require sustainable agriculture using in-situ resources and minimal fostering materials from Earth. This study aimed to grow Raphanus sativus (radish) in a Lunar Sout…
ISEF · 2025
Animal Sciences
In many farms around the world, production is not maximized due to animals getting sick, which could affect their milk production, Reproduction, weight, and more, based on the The World Orga…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
The accelerating depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the escalating crisis of plastic pollution, underscore the critical need for sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to conventional pe…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
In this study, after self-assembly and hydrothermal reaction under acidic conditions using TEOS as a silica source and a triblock copolymer (P123) as a template, a nanostructured silica mate…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
A common feature in stress- related disorders is maladaptive feeding, such as undereating or overeating (Wei et al., 2019). The mechanisms of how stress influences feeding behavior remains e…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
The objective of this research was to mitigate environmental pollution from plastic bottles and aluminum cans using an autonomous robot: Gatherer of Aluminum Cans and Polyethylene Terephthal…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Over 10 million people live with Parkinson's Disease (PD), an incurable movement disorder that disrupts daily life. Freezing of Gait (FoG) affects 80% of advanced patients, causing sudden im…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of garlic extract against E. cloacae infections. First, inhibition zones were created using lawns of E. cloacae and sterile disks soaked with d…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
Gallium Cancer Therapy (GCT) has emerged as a promising non-invasive treatment modality due to its ability to induce apoptosis and disrupt cellular iron metabolism, inhibiting rapid prolifer…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
My research this year was devoted to creating a non-invasive method to efficiently detect gastrointestinal conditions without causing harm to the digestive tract, as GI diseases affect milli…