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ISEF · 2015
Every galaxy is predicted to host a black hole, but only those actively accreting matter, with luminous accretion disks, are considered active galactic nuclei (AGNs) or quasars. Recent model…
ISEF · 2015
Fourth Award
The US consumes approximately 70 million pounds of copper and produces about 580 million cubic feet of treated wood annually. Burning and reusing treated wood waste are disallowed by the US…
ISEF · 2015
Concrete is the most used construction material in the world. Unfortunately, Portland cement, a major ingredient in concrete, has a massive carbon footprint. Coal combustion residues, or CCR…
ISEF · 2015
Many people on the Navajo Nation and the rural San Juan region rely on agricultural activities for financial benefit and use the San Juan River as their main source for water. Many families…
ISEF · 2015
Technological solutions have been incorporated into the productivity of rural companies in an ever increasing speed since the 90s, highlighted by economic globalization and the opening of la…
ISEF · 2015
Fourth Award
Current methods of navigating and interacting with 3D visualizations utilize intrusive physical devices (e.g. keyboards, mice). The purpose of this project is to design and program a 3D inte…
ISEF · 2015
Systems Software Third Award
Blood analysis is a primary test for disease diagnostics. Most conventional blood analyzers are expensive and bulky, limiting their use in clinical central laboratories. In this project, I d…
ISEF · 2015
Our project is about using a fuel cell with carbon cloth and copper wire to produce electricity and purify sewage water. Aiming to connect between the use of fuel cells and easily available…
ISEF · 2015
First Award
Recent Influenza, SARS and Ebola epidemics invoke fear of infection among billions of air travelers worldwide. Isolated air in densely packed aircraft cabins propagate disease via direct air…
ISEF · 2015
Third Award
The purpose of this project is to create an inexpensive, simple, and effective airplane wing gust suppression system that has the capability to reduce the accelerations associated with unsta…
ISEF · 2015
A key part of augmented reality is an area of research called computer vision. Computer vision is an area of research that deals with the way computers respond to camera input. Webcams have…
ISEF · 2015
Which harvest/extraction method will be most efficient for extracting lipids from Chlorella vulgaris grown heterotrophically? Will Chlorella vulgaris biodegrade atrazine that is used as a nu…
ISEF · 2015
Third Award
Electronics is being widely used in cars. Applications include – lane departure warning systems, collision avoidance systems, antilock braking systems, and adaptive cruise control. Electric…
ISEF · 2015
Biomedical Engineering
Common antibiotics are becoming less effective as bacteria are acquiring an increased resistance. A solution to this problem may lie in plant derived allelopathic molecules (allelomolecules)…
ISEF · 2015
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Combining plasma and cataluminescence, with MgO nanomaterials prepared by sol-gel method as the sensing element, we have developed a low temperature plasma-assisted cataluminescence sensor f…
ISEF · 2015
Human civilization needs environmentally friendly, low cost energy alternatives. Hydrogen was discovered as a great source of energy because it generates electricity by reacting with Oxygen…
ISEF · 2015
Systems Software
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and primarily age-dependent neurodegenerative disease that is the sixth leading cause of death in the US. An aged-onset model of Alzheimer’s disease in D…
ISEF · 2015
The behaviorisms and parameterization of Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EBOV) transmission define the methods that must be taken in order to effectively mediate dissemination and prevent large-sca…
ISEF · 2015
Using an accurate mathematical model would allow for the prediction and analysis of ethyl alcohol’s impact on fecal decaying bacteria. This model would confirm that a high initial concentrat…
ISEF · 2015
Fourth Award
The purpose of this project is to develop a low-cost flight safety and location system which transmits salient mechanical data in instance of a in-flight emergency. The 2014 disappearance of…
ISEF · 2015
Second Award
The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill was detrimental to the prosperity of marine and wildlife habitats, as well as the fishing and tourism industry in the surrounding region. Oil spills can al…
ISEF · 2015
This project created an effective mathematical method that simplifies the power elevating process for the golden ratio, (Phi). When using irrational numbers, approximations are used in utili…
ISEF · 2015
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Ever since it’s discovery in 1975, Lyme Disease has been an issue especially in North America and effects both children and adults. In 2013, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CD…
ISEF · 2015
Biomedical Engineering
China’s society has entered a period of population aging. The pension crisis has become a significant social problem in China. The object of this research is, through the analysis of the nee…
ISEF · 2015
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Macular degeneration (AMD) causes central vision loss. With no known cure, AMD patients are forced to use their peripheral vision. Peripheral reading is slow and frustrating. Last year’s res…
ISEF · 2015
Fourth Award
In our previous studies it was demonstrated that the spectrum of the sound produced by liquids while being heated is influenced by their composition. This project is concentrated on developi…
ISEF · 2015
Freshwater tidal wetlands process pollutants and stabilize shores from erosion while providing habitat, food, and nesting areas for wildlife. The National Park Service has attempted to resto…
ISEF · 2015
Systems Software
Comic books, a form of American popular culture, offer a window into time, allowing researchers to track societal changes over several decades. The purpose of this study was to determine if,…
ISEF · 2015
Influenza viruses are responsible for tens of thousands of deaths each year, and vaccines are used as a primary tool for reducing their impact and severity. The rapid mutation of the virus’s…
ISEF · 2015
Biochemistry
Appropriate de-worming procedures in sheep are essential to ensure the overall health of the animal. To destroy parasitic worms, producers commonly use substances called anthelmintics. An ex…