Biomedical Engineering
Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is polyaromatic semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer with mechanical properties favorable for bio-medical applications. The aim of our study was to investigat…
Toxicology
First Award
Objectives/Goals (1)Determine whether Gen and MEHP, alone or mixed, directly target macrophages and affect their pro-inflammatory responses in-vitro. (2)Determine whether Gen and MEHP, alone…
Plant Sciences
Coffee (Coffea arabica) constitutes in Costa Rica and in the canton of Acosta, a fundamental part of its economy, due to this, there is interest in varieties with high productivity and resis…
Microbiology
Fourth Award
The present study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity and the genotoxicity of the 1-methyl-3-hexadecylimidazole (C16MImCl) ionic liquid, which demonstrated antifungal activity in previous stu…
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine the ratio of how genes are passed on and how often they physically appear in the offspring. Methods/Materials Wild type male C. e…
Plant Sciences
Iodine deficiencies are a major problem around the world, especially in developing nations where people do not get all the nutrients they need from their diets. Currently, iodized salt is th…
Environmental Science
Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Irrigation consumes more than 80% of the world's fresh water. The exploding global population and increasing food demands lead to water shortage. Improving the efficiency of…
Embedded Systems
Thanks to the Baby Boomers of the 1950s and 60s, infant mortality rates extant today are fortunately much lower than that of early last century. However, distracted drivers are becoming much…
Microbiology
Many bacteria have been observed to become more infectious in spaceflight, and astronauts are more susceptible to infection in space. Alternate sigma factor H (SigH) has been identified as a…
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine if a $50 ultra violet wand is more effective at disinfecting surfaces than 409 and Lysol. Methods/Materials Cleanwave UV Wan…
Biomedical Engineering
The dream of living forever, only accomplishable by replacing broken parts of the human body, is closer than it has ever been before. Fulfilling this dream requires biomaterials: organic or…
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine whether or not a specific type of biodegradable plastic eating utensil can begin to biodegrade within a limited amount of ti…
Microbiology
Thirty - six strains of Staphylococcus aureus were isolated from the oropharynx mucous of pets. For this purpose, 40 samples were collected throughout oropharyngeal swab in dogs, cats and ro…
Chemistry
The species Psidium guajava, commonly known as Cuban White Guava, contains various phytoconstituents with have the potential for use in the pharmaceutical field. One of these phytoconstituen…
Microbiology
Third Award
Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) is considered as the major vector transmitting dengue in Sri Lanka. Objective of this study was to isolate bacterium from the natural environment and identify their…
Microbiology
There are growing concerns about the health and environmental effects of chemical pesticides used to control mosquito populations and the increasing resistance of mosquitoes to pesticides. E…
Animal Sciences
Third Award
The global rate of infertility stands at an all-time high and nutrition has been discussed as an impactful factor in such concerning trends. Stable oogenesis is continually threatened by gen…
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to assess the difference in reading comprehension of middle school students when using paper or digital reading sources. I also aimed to asse…
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if different soil densities affect evaporation rates. Methods/Materials In 4 tests, measured the weight of 4 types of soil (san…
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The question that is trying to be answered is if there is life on Mars.The purpose of this project is to find evidence that life might have existed before on Mars.The main g…
Engineering Mechanics
Science and society go hand in hand. Now, more than ever, society is increasing the smartphone usage time by far. There are investigations that acknowledge all of the possible health effects…
Environmental Engineering
Fourth Award
The purpose of this research is to develop a quick, accurate, affordable, and quantitative test for lead in water. Lead contamination in drinking water is a public health concern. The EPA’s…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Physical therapy for cerebral palsy kids and social learning for Autistic kids is a challenge. It involves frequent doctor visits and hours of repetitive exercise at home. A…
Autism is a developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. Children with Autism are more hyperactive and sleep deprived (autism-related behaviors) than a neurot…
Systems Software
This project solving the Myopia disease by using a software program that can be displayed the PC, Mobile phone… etc. This is software program is developed based on the methodology of Leo Ang…
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals Is a 2 week waste loss challenge an effective way to promote waste reduction among my family and friends? Methods/Materials #Power Point presentation with statistics and fac…
Materials Science
Jaundice is a condition where there's too much bilirubin in the blood which makes the babies skin and eyes look yellow-orange. It happens to 50- 60% of newborn babies and to 80% of premature…
Chemistry
The great amount of pollution generated by the chicken feathers from butcheries, as well as family growths of Jonote (Heliocarpus appendiculatus) for the production of fig tree paper, favore…
Systems Software
The 'JUGI-JUGI' is a program that helps kids to start studying more chemically with games, cartoons, and wearable robotic arms. The program consists of three things: board games, molecular m…
Chemistry
Supercooling occurs when a liquid obtains a temperature lower than its freezing point without exhibiting a phase change from liquid to its solid state. The properties of liquids exhibiting t…