102 projects whose affiliated fair was here.
102 projects · showing 1–30
ISEF · 2026
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Due to the need for unsafe or costly data collection to train a policy in the real world, sim-to-real transfer is the most common approach: learning a policy in simulation and deploying it i…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
Scanning transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM) is essential for atomic-scale research that drives advances in energy materials and nanotechnology, but its operation is limited by labor-in…
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of environmentally persistent contaminants widely detected in soil and water systems and associated with adverse human health effects.…
ISEF · 2026
Biochemistry
Ionizable lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are the mainstream delivery mechanisms for mRNA vaccines, with their pH-sensitive protonation facilitating post-endocytic endosomal escape. However, LNPs…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths and is known to effectively colonize other parts of the body, often evading the immune system as it metastasizes or spreads. Pre-lim…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Nicotine is a psychoactive substance, commonly delivered through e-cigarettes. In the short-term, nicotine can cause an individual to feel enhancements in attentiveness, while also reducing…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Digital interfaces capture attention through combinations of persuasive elements, yet no framework explains why those combinations produce supra-additive cognitive load or characterizes the…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
About 730 million people globally lack access to electricity according to the International Energy Agency, emphasizing the need for low-cost, sustainable energy solutions. An alternative to…
ISEF · 2026
Chemistry
Polyolefins are typically produced using early transition metal catalysts. While these catalysts produce polymers with a wide variety of properties, they are incompatible with polar monomers…
ISEF · 2026
Cellular and Molecular Biology
MicroRNAs (miRNAs), small noncoding RNA genes, play crucial roles in regulating gene expression in human development and cancer. The let-7 miRNA is involved in various cellular processes, in…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
As artificial sweetener consumption rises, environmental contamination by sucralose has become a growing concern due to its persistence in aquatic ecosystems. Previous research has shown tha…
ISEF · 2025
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Dysregulated dopamine in the mesolimbic system is linked to disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and addiction. Low phasic dopamine release correlates with reduced drug reward sensitivi…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
This research explores a biomimetic adaptive spoiler that dynamically adjusts individual panels to optimize vehicle aerodynamics. Inspired by bird feathers and fish fins, the spoiler consist…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
Ionizable lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are the mainstream delivery mechanisms for mRNA therapeutics. pH-sensitive protonation allows their membranes to favorably (de)stabilize based on the sur…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
Only nine percent of polymers are recycled globally resulting in economic losses of $120 billion and environmental damages exceeding $40 billion annually. Unfortunately, these methods are ra…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
Standardized testing is a critical tool in evaluating the academic ability of over 40 million U.S. students. Assessments are a pillar of the education system, influencing policy, and nationa…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
As the potential of microalgae as a resource becomes increasingly recognized, this study explored foam flotation as a means to extract it from an aqueous environment. A small-scale column fl…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
elf-cognition, or the perception of one’s thoughts and identity, plays a fundamental role in cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and decision-making. Psychological and neuroscient…
ISEF · 2024
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Mammography, currently the primary method implemented for breast cancer screening/detection, often produces false negatives (1 in 8). Additionally, there exist prolonged delays during diagno…
ISEF · 2024
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Water pollution poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Sometimes chemical pollutants force algae to grow unstoppably and produce toxins, such as microcystin. Cert…
ISEF · 2024
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Overexposure to manganese (Mn) through contaminated water or occupational environment has been shown to result in dopaminergic dysfunction and overall neurotoxicity in the human brain [1]. T…
ISEF · 2024
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Deep learning models are being tested to analyze medical images for a variety of applications, ranging from identifying diseases to accurate predictions. However, the amount of data availabl…
ISEF · 2024
Chemistry
The shift towards a fossil-free society has exponentially increased the demand for Li-- the most critical material used in electric vehicles and Li+ batteries. However, mineral demand for Li…
ISEF · 2024
Translational Medical Science
As STEM programs become increasingly popular, the use of coin batteries has also increased. These batteries are used to demonstrate the wonders of electricity to children. However, they come…
ISEF · 2024
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Pesticides are utilized in agriculture to kill or ward off unwanted organisms to either aid in the growth of desired crops or to inhibit the spread of invasive species. Unfortunately, broad…
ISEF · 2024
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Background: Predicting origins of premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) based on a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) is a laborious process. Artificial intelligence can automate the process m…
ISEF · 2023
Microbiology
Microplastics have been a significant environmental pollutant that are recently beginning to be studied within the past decade. While their threats have been well-documented among a variety…
ISEF · 2023
Translational Medical Science
This project was created to aid patients who have a potential risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and/or glioblastoma brain tumors due to genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. In…
ISEF · 2023
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics Fourth Award
The Brayton cycle describes the operation of certain heat engines use air or gas the working fluid; it is known for its low vibrations and high power to weight ratio. This is achieved by its…
ISEF · 2023
Translational Medical Science
The development of therapeutic antibodies with high binding affinities is essential for various in vivo applications, including passive immunization, antigen-presence diagnostics, and cancer…