142 projects whose affiliated fair was here, most recently in 2026.
ISEF records a state or province for some finalists and not others, so these counts do not add up to the country total.
142 projects · showing 91–120
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Carbohydrates and alcohols can have promotive and inhibitive effects on bacterial growth, respectively. However, there exists an intermediate, sugar alcohols, which can have varying bacteria…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
The SMART System is designed to improve radiotherapy cancer treatment. This is performed through the use of two novel devices, forming an integrated system. The Specialised Magnetic Array fo…
ISEF · 2019
Animal Sciences Third Award
One-third of food produced for human consumption is wasted. This equates to approximately 1.3 billion tonnes annually, most of which becomes landfill. This study examines one way consumers c…
ISEF · 2019
Engineering Mechanics
Purpose: Smoke alarms are common life-saving devices. However, many nuisance alarms due to cooking-related activity can occur which can be very costly. It is hypothesised that water vapour t…
ISEF · 2018
Robotics and Intelligent Machines First Award
Cleaning external windows on commercial high-rise buildings is expensive and potentially very dangerous as it is traditionally labour intensive. There is an increasing awareness of the comme…
ISEF · 2018
Engineering Mechanics
Electric motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. The main problem with these motors is that they draw a significant amount of power with no output; all the electrical energy…
ISEF · 2018
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Coeliacs are required to follow a strict gluten free diet, to prevent damage to the small intestine. This experiment investigated the efficacy of two gluten digestive dietary supplements in…
ISEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering Fourth Award
Plastic pollution is a major world problem; the burning of fossil fuels from petroleum-based plastics is a major contributor to global warming. Plastic kills thousands of marine species ever…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
Surfing, one of the most thrill-seeking sports around the globe, is daily faced with a major issue. The surfing community unanimously agree that the transportation of bulky surfboards is pro…
ISEF · 2018
Biomedical Engineering
Heart attacks are one of the most common heart problems and happen very quickly, so it is very important that people with a high risk of a heart attack be provided with devices that alert em…
ISEF · 2018
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…
ISEF · 2018
Energy: Chemical
As we move into the future, increasing energy demands of technologies like electric vehicles have led to interest in more sustainable materials and more efficient battery systems. Bio-based…
ISEF · 2018
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Having grown up in rural Australia, we are acutely aware of water’s importance in agriculture. In our rural area it’s common to go weeks or even months without rain. For this reason we are f…
ISEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering
The agriculture industry contributes heavily to land, water and air pollution due to the poor management of agricultural waste products and wastewater. A potential method of addressing these…
ISEF · 2018
Animal Sciences
Eggs are living things that interact with their environment. Eggshells may appear to be an impermeable layer, but gases and other chemicals are exchanged across the shell. This study investi…
ISEF · 2018
Biomedical and Health Sciences Third Award
Some contemporary health coaches suggest that natural almonds contain protease inhibitors (substances that inhibit the activity of protein-digesting enzymes). They claim that by “activating”…
ISEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering Third Award
Clean water is vital for human consumption and medical treatment, as well as equipment sterilization. 80% of illnesses in developing countries relate to poor water quality and 3.4 million pe…
ISEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering Third Award
The purpose of this scientific inquiry, the Chocolate Garden, was to determine the most effective method of composting waste cocoa shell from a local chocolate company. About 20% of the tota…
ISEF · 2017
Animal Sciences Fourth Award
Senecio madagascariensis (fireweed) is of global significance, due to its rapid spreading ability, productive and economic impacts and toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) content. PAs accumula…
ISEF · 2017
Embedded Systems
Hi -Viz Bike is a safety system for bikes. The core of the system is a line drawn on the road showing drivers the legal 1m safety distance. This is backed up by a visual alert, actively warn…
ISEF · 2017
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Global freshwater temperatures have increased and are projected to rise a further 3°-7°C in the next 100 years. Critical for drinking and agriculture, these highly temperature dependant ecos…
ISEF · 2017
Plant Sciences
Salinity is an emerging threat to sustainable agriculture. This investigation examined the impacts salinity levels have on the growth rates and biomass of potato cultivators, specifically if…
ISEF · 2017
Microbiology
The World Health Organization warns antibiotic-resistant pathogenic bacteria are a major global health issue. Some gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Acinetobacter baumannii…
ISEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering Third Award
This investigation was a response to the devastating impacts of oil spills on marine ecosystems, and further, the lack of effective modern technologies available in the remediation process.…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science First Award
One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Radiotherapy treatment is recommended after initial surgery to substantially reduce the risk of site specific relapse. Howeve…
ISEF · 2017
Engineering Mechanics
Are you creative? Would you like to be? Do you like music? Do you ever travel, and not have anything to do? The objective of this project was to make a device that encourages and develops cr…
ISEF · 2017
Energy: Physical
Rip currents are a major hazard on beaches all over the world. According to the United States Lifesaving Association, 90% of beach drowning’s and 80% of beach recues are attributed to rip cu…
ISEF · 2017
Plant Sciences Third Award
Revegetation and regeneration of native areas are occurring constantly in a variety of places. Corridors of bushland are important refuges and links for native flora and fauna. Along creeks,…
ISEF · 2016
Fourth Award
Plastics form an integral part of daily life and are used in a plethora of ways. However, the primary raw material used in conventional plastic production is petroleum, which is harmful for…
ISEF · 2016
Third Award
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a global epidemic, affecting approximately 47 million people worldwide, increasing to an estimated 76 million by 2030. AD is the most common form of dementia and…