231 projects whose affiliated fair was here.
231 projects · showing 211–231
ISEF · 2015
Biomedical Engineering
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an impact forces the brain to collide with the cranial bones. Despite decades of research, these injuries are still inadequately understood due to th…
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 First Award
The objective of this study was to identify characteristics of deleterious mutations in human tumor suppressor genes. More specifically, this study used the BRCA1 gene as an example and focu…
ISEF · 2014
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
This study aims to characterize the role of p53, a tumor suppressor protein, in tumor-initiating cells. An emerging theory in cancer research is that tumor progenitor cells can give rise to…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
This project explores the effectiveness of Curcumin, a polyphenol from the spice Turmeric, on breast cancer cells and its ability to inhibit the proliferation of neoplastic cells. It was hyp…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Physical
The engineering goal of this project was to develop a solar powered device designed to be able to fully sterilize surgical instruments. This device aimed to find an effective way to steriliz…
ISEF · 2014
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This experiment aimed to determine the effects of artificial night lighting on the life cycle of butterflies. Painted lady butterflies, Vanessa cardui, were exposed to various light sources…
ISEF · 2014
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
The purpose of this study was to develop an in vitro multispecies biofilm that had more resemblance to the human oral biofilm than the models that were previously in use. It was hypothesized…
ISEF · 2014
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Third Award
The purpose of this study was to determine the potential changes in the expression of microRNAs -155, -146a, -29a, and -21 in macrophages cultured under diabetic conditions. MicroRNA (miRNA)…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Physical
Congenital heart defects are the leading cause of death in infants and young children. Current surgical procedures are unable to replicate the anatomy and function of the native myocardium.…
ISEF · 2014
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Visualizing differentiation of cancer cells is a crucial method of measuring cancer progression. A novel fluorescent protein reporter construct was designed with the purpose of recombining t…
ISEF · 2014
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The purpose of this project was to expedite the process of apprehending known criminals and terrorists . There are an estimated 30 million surveillance cameras deployed in the United States…
ISEF · 2014
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Second Award
The human genome contains upwards of 20,000 genes that code for functional products, such as proteins. In addition to genes, the genome encodes regulatory elements that respond to specific s…
ISEF · 2014
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
HIV causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in developing countries that cannot provide healthcare to its citizens. The most efficient and cost-effective preventativ…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
The ankle-foot complex is a joint mechanism that can provide stability, bear heavy weight loads, and provide fluid movement. Improper alignment of the foot affects the ankle and subsequently…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Chemical
Conventional factory robots such as Kuka robotic arm normally cost approximately $30,000. For a small manufacturing company this amount of money may be too expensive. Also these off the shel…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
The purpose of this experiment was to test the accuracy of blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and eye dilations in order to determine a more accurate way to determine if somebo…
ISEF · 2014
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Third Award
Carrageenans are linear sulfated polysaccharides derived from red seaweeds that are popularly used in the food industry to gel, thicken and stabilize properties in certain foods, but their u…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
In this study, the effect of noise pollution exposure during the prenatal stage, on D. melanogaster's cardiovascular ability, was investigated. It is hypothesized that larvae exposed to exce…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
This experiment was performed to investigate which of three hydroelectric generator prototype generated the highest power output by harnessing the energy from water. Different designs of gen…
ISEF · 2014
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effects of triclosan on the muscle functioning of a Pomacea diffusa snail. Triclosan is an antibacterial chemical found in consumer produc…