82 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.
82 projects · showing 31–60
ISEF · 2020
Embedded Systems
Wheelchairs are an essential need for individuals with disability. Low-cost manual wheelchairs The finalist wanted to test a uniquely designed voice-controlled wheelchair system which enhanc…
ISEF · 2020
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Using Machine Learning for Pneumonia Diagnosis Pneumonia is among the leading causes of death in the world and it is ranked sixth-leading cause of premature death in South Africa. The people…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical Engineering
PURPOSE Catheters inserted into the human body are lifesaving. However, microorganisms can attach to their surface and form a biofilm resulting in life threatening infections. There are no p…
ISEF · 2019
Energy: Chemical
Grilling meat at elevated temperatures has been associated with the formation of carcinogens in grilled meat. It the temperatures produced by the grilling fuels and the number of drippings o…
ISEF · 2019
Energy: Physical
Solar photovoltaic panels are becoming increasingly competitive sources of household energy due to their continually decreasing costs. As photovoltaic panels, they are currently limited to a…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
More than a million people die annually due to exsanguination following trauma. The aim of this project is to shorten the platelet activation time. It was hypothesized that a wound dressing…
ISEF · 2019
Chemistry Fourth Award
Non-biodegradable plastic is prevalent as it’s integrated into every aspect of our lives. The careless disposal of plastic is one of the biggest problems that humanity faces today. It has a…
ISEF · 2019
Energy: Physical
The enormous demand for electricity and with a growing population we need to supply more electricity. Majority of our electricity is from a non-renewable energy source. This initiative allow…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Fuel efficiency and consumption is the most important economic and ecological factor in the transport industry. This study investigates how golf-ball style dents applied on certain areas of…
ISEF · 2018
Animal Sciences Fourth Award
Honeybees are essential for pollination of deciduous fruit crops and honey production. Globally, in the context of food security, there has been increasing attention to the survival and sust…
ISEF · 2018
Systems Software
Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) enables density measurements of objects that deflect light passing through a medium, given that the medium and object are transparent (eg. hot air flowing…
ISEF · 2018
Embedded Systems
South Africa receives below world average rainfall and despite that, the country has limited water resources. It is also well known that people do not use water sparingly. This work focuses…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
Exposure to UV radiation may cause radiation poisoning as well as skin cancer to astronauts. Will vinyl (new idea) have better UV protective capabilities on the outer layer of astronaut suit…
ISEF · 2018
Translational Medical Science
The purpose of this project was to find an alternative method protocol to treat infections caused by the following pathogens: Escherichia coli, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology
The aim of the project is to develop a point of care method of identifying and determining the susceptibility of the causative organism in skin infections without the need of specialised lab…
ISEF · 2018
Energy: Physical
Electricity plays an enormous part in our everyday life and in our communities. Electricity is used to charge electrical devices or appliances, heating, cooking and for lighting. These appli…
ISEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering Fourth Award
Gold (Au) mining has detrimental environmental impacts on land and water (surface and groundwater) contamination. Tailing Storage Facilities (TSF), or mine dumps, may contain multiple contam…
ISEF · 2017
Plant Sciences
The aim of the project was to determine if the roots, seeds and pollen of cycads contain the neurotoxin ß-methyl-amino-L-alanine (BMAA). The analysis for the presence of the toxin was done o…
ISEF · 2017
Energy: Chemical
The purpose of this experiment was to determine if a viable homemade nano-based symmetric double layer supercapacitor (SDLS) can drive an Inductive load (Motor) after a quick charge at a low…
ISEF · 2017
Engineering Mechanics
Warehouse storage is a greater than $20 Billion US industry is expected to grow even further due to the rapid expansion in online shopping. The efficient utilization of limited storage space…
ISEF · 2017
Energy: Physical
As fossil fuels become increasingly scarce, the need for alternative eco-friendly renewable energy sources is becoming important. For domestic energy needs, one option is to extract solar en…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
Skin cancer and sunburn are serious consequences of exposure to the ultraviolet spectrum of sunlight. Sunscreen is an effective public health intervention that protects by blocking these har…
ISEF · 2017
Microbiology
Dams in metropolitan areas provide reliable water sources for high populations of human inhabitants. However, water stored in dams is subject to various threats such as elevated bacterial po…
ISEF · 2017
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The purpose of the project was to determine whether there is a link between the Visual Motor abilities of learners at pre-school and school performance later at high school, specifically in…
ISEF · 2016
Systems Software
The Greater Kudu, Tragelaphusstrepsiceros, a large African antelope, which tends to move around its home area at night. In a specific area in South Africa, it had been observed that the patt…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of this project was to analyse what effect certain types of rock have on the pH of water that runs over them. The following were tested: Slightly acidic water was run over differ…
ISEF · 2016
Spaceflight has always been hindered by propellant constraints. The high propellant mass fractions required for chemical systems and the thrust disadvantages of electric systems have slowed…
ISEF · 2016
Blister Bush produces phytophototoxins, which can cause severe burns on human skin. It is thought that Blister Bush grows more abundantly where there is significant human disturbance, possib…
ISEF · 2016
To develop a fuel source using recycled and organic materials that can be used for space heating by people living in rural areas who do not have access to, or have limited access to electric…
ISEF · 2016
Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs are not disposed in an environmentally safe manner. The most serious threat to the environment is the toxic mercury vapour contained within CFL bulbs wh…