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ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
In 2019 almost five million deaths were attributed to antibiotic resistance. If there is no future medical development to address this rising issue, the estimated death rate between now and…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Recently, thousands of universities have been established worldwide. Many working-class individuals have saved much money to invest in their children's higher education, hoping they will bec…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Many current AI models focus on object detection and avoidance. In order to collect objects rather than avoid objects, the distance and orientation of the object are crucial. This project fo…
ISEF · 2025
Plant Sciences
The objective of this experiment was to determine the impact continuous fertilization would have on the protein content and growth of soybean plants compared to initial fertilization only. T…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
The aim of this project was to understand and check the effect of encryption strength on the time it takes to breach passwords, which is a key aspect of cybersecurity. The research set out t…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Ranked as the fourth most common neurological disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by symptoms including excessive or repetitive behaviors, otherwise known as compu…
ISEF · 2025
Translational Medical Science
Irregularities in heart rhythm, known as arrhythmias, are often indicative of cardiac diseases. Electrocardiograms (ECGs) are the standard method for detecting arrhythmias, recording electri…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Morphing wing technology promises improved aircraft efficiency by optimizing aerodynamics across flight regimes. However, widespread adoption faces a fundamental challenge: excessive stress…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Age-related memory loss affects nearly 40% of the global population and for some, it leads to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia. With no cure and limited treatment…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
As global hydrogen demands reached 20 million tons in 2024, electrolysis "the chemical process of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen" remains one of the most promising methods for clea…
ISEF · 2025
Mathematics
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an arrhythmia that can lead to serious health complications. Chaos theory, particularly recurrence matrices, can help distinguish between normal (SR), pre-arrhy…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
While pre-training with supervised or self-supervised learning has recently shown great promise in continual learning (CL) by learning generalizable features, it requires a large, external d…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
The primary goal of the project was to develop an active compression-decompression (ACD) device for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which enables reliable chest compression delivery and…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
Biosand filters are an effective way for rural or less-developed communities to purify water from local water sources. However, limited research has been done on how the addition of microorg…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Dental composites are widely used in restorative dentistry and typically require a dry environment for optimal bonding, which is challenging to maintain in the inherently moist conditions of…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
In the last few centuries and especially today, people tend to be horribly lacking in self-confidence, but they refuse to face the truth which prevents them from moving forward in life. They…
ISEF · 2025
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Wind energy is projected to contribute 35% of total energy production in USA by the year 2050. Vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have gained prominence due to their distinct advantages, i.…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Obesity and overweight are part of an increasing global epidemic that affects millions of people around the world in many different areas. In 2022, the World Health Organization estimated th…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
Purpose: Using a Windows utility I developed, I can optimize a computer efficiently and easily which will help improve stability and performance in demanding applications and scenarios. Hypo…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Hydrogen has emerged as a promising medium for zero-carbon energy storage; however, due to the cost and complexity of electrocatalyst synthesis for alkaline water splitting (AWS), approximat…
ISEF · 2025
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. and remains incurable. Most existing therapeutics target beta-amyloid plaques, but plaque removal has shown no evid…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
The tear-inducing chemical, or lachrymatory factor, syn-propanethial s-oxide, is released from onions when their cells are disrupted. The reaction creating this chemical is catalyzed by the…
ISEF · 2025
Translational Medical Science
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a very common disease affecting millions of people worldwide. In light of its widespread prevalence, researchers are looking for therapeutic targets they can influe…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
The project aims to advance both technological designs and medical applications, ultimately leading to the creation of a cost-effective and efficient makeshift stethoscope for widespread use…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
This project aims to develop antibacterial, antifungal, and pH-sensitive bioactive smart food packaging using agricultural waste and by-products like hazelnut husk, onion peel, and licorice…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Hydrate-based desalination (HBD) operates at lower temperatures and pressures than conventional methods, reducing energy consumption. HBD efficiency depends on refrigerant selection, influen…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Energy drinks are very popular; however, excessive consumption has been linked to various health risks, including anxiety, dehydration, and cardiovascular complications. This study aimed to…
ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
Accurately detecting exoplanets is essential for understanding planetary system formation and dynamics. Anomaly detection is an essential part of exoplanet studies, especially when analyzing…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
The increasing demand for high-performance electric motors in electric vehicles and modern appliances has intensified the reliance on rare earth metals for permanent magnets. However, concer…
ISEF · 2025
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The need for reliable renewable energies has grown, expanding research into biofuel opportunities. However current feedstocks use agricultural land, causing significant impacts. This researc…