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ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
The aim of this project is to create a prototype of a bacteriophages concentrated cream, which can, in some way, prevent diseases caused by certain types of bacteria. Thus, it will be easier…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Chemical
This device is designed to enable the blind people to use the sockets anywhere without the need to modify the current facilities. This device can also be customized to the users’ needs. It c…
ISEF · 2014
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Second Award
Theoretical base 1.5 was modeled through the concept of Exploding Dots, which allows place values larger than the standard one less than the base. The ability to use larger place values avoi…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
A recent concern in healthcare agencies is that many members of their staff wear artificial nails in the work setting. Although many agencies do not necessarily prohibit their use, they are…
ISEF · 2014
Chemistry
Meat is cooked using a variety of methods to make certain it is safe to eat and is appetizing. The purpose of this continuation study experiment is to determine if palatability and shear for…
ISEF · 2014
Materials Science
Artemia Franciscana (brine shrimp) are an integral part of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem and are impacted by variations in salinity and chemicals in their environment. Endocrine disruption h…
ISEF · 2014
Chemistry
There are many different types of educational systems that exist. But, we are not sure which are the best educational systems for the students. The first experiement examined two different t…
ISEF · 2014
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Chemotherapy is currently the number one remedy for cancer. The side effects are significant and lead to various problems such as hair loss. Recently research has shown that compounds such a…
ISEF · 2014
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is caused by the unknown death of dopamine-generating cells in the substantia nigra. The pathology of PD is determined by neurodegeneration of dopaminergic neuron an…
ISEF · 2014
Environmental Engineering Second Award
Plastics made from non-renewable petroleum by-products are major causes of environmental pollution to our environment. Alternatives are found to replace plastic in many daily products, such…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
Because traditional fossil energy resources are limited, there is a strong demand to find out an alternative energy resource which is benign to environment. Biodiesel has the potential to be…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Physical Third Award
Robotic prosthetics of the modern day often utilize myoelectric control. Myoelectric control uses electromyography, a system of detecting and quantifying the electrical activity of contracti…
ISEF · 2014
Chemistry
The purpose of this experiment was to find the best source of enzyme cellobiase to be used in biofuel production. The sources tested were supreme stuffer portabella mushrooms, porcini mushro…
ISEF · 2014
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The endophytic tree fungus, Gliocladium Roseum from the Ulmo tree, expels hydrocarbons which could be used as fuel. The purpose of this project is to identify the fungus, Gliocladium Roseum,…
ISEF · 2014
Chemistry
Purpose of the Experiment: Plant biomass is a renewable energy source, which can be converted into biofuels for transportation. Biofuels are more environmentally friendly than conventional f…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
Eurasian water milfoil (EWM) is an invasive species of aquatic plant that grows in thick mats with stems that grow up to three meters long. The milfoil grows and spreads rapidly, crowding ou…
ISEF · 2014
Plant Sciences
This research and experiment will prove rather or not switch grass is a viable source for ethanol production that will not affect the price of human or domestic animal feed. Information will…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
Question/Purpose: Which Organic Substrate will Produce the Most Biomethane Through the Process of Anaerobic Digestion? Hypothesis: If Twelve Different Organic Substrates are Prepared, then G…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
Bioremediation is an emerging technology for treatment of soil and water contaminations. This study aims to demonstrate bioremediation of diesel oil contaminated mangrove soil using bacteria…
ISEF · 2014
Environmental Engineering Fourth Award
Bioaugmentation is a developing method of remediating the disastrous effects of oil spills. If the existing species of hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria can be augmented through the addition of n…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
Oil spills drastically affect mammalian and marine environments because they damage fragile ecosystems and leave areas unsuitable for wildlife habitats. According to a 2010 report conducted…
ISEF · 2014
Environmental Engineering First Award
Due to the increasing awareness of conserving environment through reducing pollutants, the aim of finding natural colorants and mordants to substitute synthetic dyes and chemical mordants is…
ISEF · 2014
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Insects are known to be able to warm their bodies endogenously and to regulate their body temperatures by themselves. However precise mechanisms of their body temperature regulations are not…
ISEF · 2014
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Considering beads as corners of n-gons, we made 3D models, i.e. real bracelets. When we work on them on paper, we used digits {0,1,2} for each color. With the help of our models, considering…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
This project is an analytic experiment on the effects of brainwave entrainment on cognitive ability. Hypothesis: Human participants will demonstrate the best cognitive performance when their…
ISEF · 2014
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
The quantity and quality of the apple crop mostly depends on the pollination in apple orchards during March-April, for that apple grower’s use many techniques to pollinate. They use polliniz…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Chemical Fourth Award
Buildings need strong wood beams to hold them up and support them. Can a composite laminated wood beam made out of the strongest woods under tensile and compression forces hold up and suppor…
ISEF · 2014
Embedded Systems
With the advent of modern computing capabilities, the need for large quantities of high quality random numbers has increased dramatically. These numbers can be used in cryptography for the p…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
Mendocino motor is an effective, reliable, and environmentally-friendly converter of solar energy into mechanical energy, working almost without friction. Such engine’s considered to have lo…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Chemical
Batteries are a major part of everyday life. However, most common batteries are slow at recharging and can be dangerous to the environment when improperly disposed of. Our goal was to combin…