295 projects whose affiliated fair was here.
295 projects · showing 1–30
ISEF · 2026
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) negatively affects over 300 million people worldwide as the leading cause of disability, and suicide. Yet, current biomarkers fail to capture its biological h…
ISEF · 2026
Embedded Systems
Safe and efficient aviation operations rely heavily on precise verbal exchanges between pilots and air traffic controllers (ATC). These exchanges are conducted via voice radio transmissions…
ISEF · 2026
Plant Sciences
Up to 17% of cropland worldwide is contaminated with at least one toxic heavy metal, with lead and copper among the most prevalent contaminants. While some remediation methods exist today, t…
ISEF · 2026
Chemistry
With the rapid expansion of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) to EV cars and modern-day electronics, battery waste is projected to reach 8 million tons by 2040. Current recycling approaches, enco…
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
Accumulated litter in community spaces has a negative impact on local economies and aesthetic appeal. While autonomous cleaning solutions exist, most current market products, such as the Roo…
ISEF · 2026
Technology Enhances the Arts
Cadenza is a music practice app that's designed to help musicians improve by providing immediate, accurate feedback on intonation, rhythm, tone, and harmony. Developed to bridge the gap for…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
Microbial contamination in healthcare and marine environments compromises safety and incurs billions in costs. To address this, a parametric study was conducted on eight cast Cu-Zn-Al-Sn all…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
Medication is one of the most significant inventions in human history, often serving as a lifesaving intervention. However, access to medicine remains a major challenge due to high costs, es…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
In nature, microbial volatiles serve as behavioral cues for insects. Pesticides aim to replicate the behavior-triggering nature of these volatiles; however, with approximately 6 billion poun…
ISEF · 2026
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Nutritious mushrooms can be grown in an efficient and accessible manner by engineering and automating their ideal growing environment. Mushrooms can be a healthy and reliable food source, wh…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
Skin cancer drives a global crisis with >7 million projected annual cases, yet clinical diagnostics remain inaccessible. This profound socioeconomic barrier is mirrored in Arizona, where the…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
Microbial contamination in cosmetic products such as lipsticks, can lead to health issues and skin irritations due to constant contact with the mouth and exposure to bacteria and fungi. Comm…
ISEF · 2026
Cellular and Molecular Biology
The mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 2 (mTORC2) regulates cell motility and is commonly assessed by AKT phosphorylation at S473. It remains unclear whether distinct chemoattractants p…
ISEF · 2026
Physics and Astronomy
This project aimed to produce a Type II superconductor through substitution doping of Zirconium (Zr) into the crystalline structure of Tantalum Chromium Phosphorus (TaCrP), which has never b…
ISEF · 2026
Plant Sciences
Carnegiea gigantea (Saguaro cactus) plays a significant role both ecologically and culturally in the Sonoran Desert region of Arizona. However, this magnificent and unique cactus species fac…
ISEF · 2026
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Between 2020 and 2024, fatal occupational falls averaged 782 annually, peaking at 865 in 2022, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Many occurred in high risk environments like skys…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Major challenges exist in detecting infectious diseases early on as biomarker concentrations are often below the limit of detection (LoD) of conventional assays. This detection failure leads…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that impairs motor function, making early detection crucial for slowing disease progression and managing symptoms. However, current d…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
The healing process for severe thermal skin burns is often impeded by inflammation in the wound site and apoptosis, or programmed cell death. Typical treatment for burn wounds revolves aroun…
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
This experiment explores the regenerative properties of activated carbon as a filter for PFAS in water when combined with microwave-activated magnetite. PFAS refers to a family of over 14,00…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Sustained attention span is declining among adolescents, linked to weakened memory and reading comprehension, a significant barrier to academic/social success. This study tested and develope…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Optogenetics leverages genetically encoded, light-sensitive proteins to achieve high spatiotemporal resolution in cellular regulation. However, current chimeric proteins suffer from slow swi…
ISEF · 2026
Biochemistry
Endostatin, a fragment of collagen XVIII, is a potent anti-angiogenic factor with strong therapeutic potential in liver cancer by inhibiting tumor blood vessel formation. However, its clinic…
ISEF · 2026
Physics and Astronomy
As the discovery of compact multi-planet systems advances, classical Newtonian dynamics are proving insufficient for predicting long-term orbital stability, resulting in over-optimistic orbi…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
The purpose of this project is to develop a low-cost electrochemical sensor capable of detecting concentrations of an analog similar to kynurenic acid (L-tryptophan). This was accomplished b…
ISEF · 2026
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
XenoFold is a chemistry-conditioned generative framework designed to computationally propose enzymes capable of degrading xenobiotic pollutants. The system integrates reaction-aware molecula…
ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
Sound waves are all around us, but we never think about how they can be controlled or focused like light can be. My project explores if sound waves can be bent or concentrated using gases wi…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This project introduces a low-cost, portable diagnostic device for the rapid and accurate detection of pandemic-causing diseases. During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people lacked acce…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
Exoskeleton robots have proven effective in rehabilitating patients with upper limb neuromuscular impairments. However, existing designs often lack essential components such as brain-driven…
ISEF · 2025
Translational Medical Science
Major Depressive Disorder negatively affects millions worldwide by decreasing productivity, degrading physical well-being, and increasing the risk of suicide by 60%. Moreover, miscalculating…