318 projects whose affiliated fair was here.
318 projects · showing 121–150
ISEF · 2021
Animal Sciences
The United States uses over one billion pounds of insecticides annually due to an estimated 37% of pest derived destruction in the potential crop yield of North America. However, as problems…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
An experiment was conducted to find what different natural elements create different pigments and how pigments take to varied fabrics. Avocado pits make pink, turmeric makes yellow, beetroot…
ISEF · 2021
Engineering Mechanics
a. I was curious as to why most conventional power Wind Turbines have three blades and if it is really the most efficient. b. Step 1: I first made the wind turbine Step 2: I add blades and t…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a psychiatric illness characterized by the deliberate restriction of caloric intake, which can result in a slowed metabolic rate, hyperactivity, and dysbiosis of the…
ISEF · 2021
Mathematics Third Award
Topdrops, a mapping of permutations first introduced by John Horton Conway, is examined. Topdrops has so far been under-researched compared to the similar topswops variant. A proof that the…
ISEF · 2021
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
In order to combat climate change and achieve global sustainability, recycling waste and reducing our use of fossil fuels is crucial as we continue moving forward. Hydrothermal carbonization…
ISEF · 2021
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The purpose of this project was to see if taking a Big Five personality test or making decisions about choices between pieces of media could act as a method of identity priming. Two experime…
ISEF · 2021
Embedded Systems
As the world turns to wearable technology, multiple companies have tried their hands at smart glasses. However, no one has yet developed a product that strikes the balance between fashion, a…
ISEF · 2021
Environmental Engineering
Natural and anthropogenic sources pollute lakes and rivers worldwide, endangering freshwater supplies. To address water-related problems, physical sampling and data collection are required.…
ISEF · 2021
Translational Medical Science
One main challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic is the lack of safety measures to reduce the risk of viral spread during gatherings. This study evaluated oral and nasal droplet spread in an…
ISEF · 2021
Environmental Engineering
The question was: What effect do different concentrations of tannic acid powder, St. Louis River water, and non-resistant Staphylococcus aureus have on bacterial growth and biofilm developme…
ISEF · 2021
Animal Sciences
Wild Turkeys have been predominantly found in southern Minnesota until recent observations in NE Minnesota. Turkeys rely on having less than one foot of snow on average all winter long (Rusc…
ISEF · 2021
Environmental Engineering Third Award
Acid mine drainage poses a major risk to the nearby ecosystems as the accompanying low pH and high metal content kill plants. Sulfate-reducing bacteria have the potential to remediate this d…
ISEF · 2021
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1) is an allosteric enzyme in glycolysis that regulates the ATP-dependent phosphorylation of fructose 6-phosphate (F6P) into fructose 1,6-bisphosphate (FBP). In ca…
ISEF · 2021
Plant Sciences
Mineral deficiencies are incredibly common across the globe and can have devastating results for those affected. This study spotlights two minerals that many of the world is deficient in: Zi…
ISEF · 2021
Environmental Engineering
This study was done to evaluate mealworms’ (Tenebrio molitor) ability to biodegrade Polystyrene (PS) and the use of their gut bacteria to isolate and identify microbes that could metabolize…
ISEF · 2021
Environmental Engineering
The purpose of this project was to develop and test a reusable and energy-efficient device to filter microplastics (plastics under 5mm in size) created by tire wear. This research is importa…
ISEF · 2021
Embedded Systems
As America ages, it's estimated that by 2021, nearly 45% of the country's population will be over the age of 50. While retirement years may be filled with travel, hobbies, and time with fami…
ISEF · 2020
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Artificial Intelligence (AI) research in games of incomplete information has increased over the past few years, primarily due to the valuable challenge it provides to new solving techniques…
ISEF · 2020
Translational Medical Science
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a cardiac disease affecting over three million Americans with a prevalence of 1% (above 6% in the elderly). AF is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood cl…
ISEF · 2020
Animal Sciences
The mechanism by which recreational drugs are addictive is unclear. While a general understanding of addiction biology has been established, the molecular mechanism of addiction is not yet u…
ISEF · 2020
Materials Science
This study used 3D modeling and spectral analysis to understand the effects of different sound dampening materials/devices (acoustical tape and tiles) in an acoustically challenged middle sc…
ISEF · 2020
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) has a higher mitotic index compared to other types of breast cancer yet Ki-67 values are still being used, despite an unclear mechanism. Here we found th…
ISEF · 2020
Engineering Mechanics
The purpose of this experiment was to find if a power solution could be created that would allow for the adding of power by simply adding motors. The hypothesis states, “If I test a stack of…
ISEF · 2020
Systems Software
In 2018 a total of 39 school shootings took place in the United States. An overwhelming percentage of these attacks were a result of the estimated 962,300 violent incidents in schools. The o…
ISEF · 2020
Systems Software
Car accidents cause injury, death, and economic damage. As some roads are inherently safer than others due to structural differences, accident risk can be reduced by deliberately planning ro…
ISEF · 2020
Animal Sciences
Today there are at least 1,655 wolves in the northern Rockies (Frey, 2017). My question was: What effect do the Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus) characteristics (age, sex) and human (roads, railroads…
ISEF · 2020
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Brine, a wastewater-byproduct from oil and gas drilling, can be 10 times saltier than seawater. About 98% of oilfield waste is brine. Brine from oil and gas drilling is the leading cause of…
ISEF · 2020
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Common chloride-based road salts pollute the environment, including vegetation and infrastructure; an eco-friendly compound able to melt ice is critical. I tested thirteen different substanc…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
Green Peas are a unique set of galaxies characterized by low mass, low density, and high star formation rate. These properties are shared with Lyman alpha emitters, one of the first types of…