11705 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.
11705 projects · showing 3211–3240
ISEF · 2023
Cellular and Molecular Biology
The proper formation of a zygote requires extensive epigenetic reprogramming to enable appropriate inheritance of histone methylation. In C. elegans, this reprogramming is mediated by the H3…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Starting with reports of illness after swimming in the lake in 2022, the Fallon County Commission decided to test the lake for toxic algae. The lake tests came back positive for a toxic alga…
ISEF · 2023
Environmental Engineering
Controlling water pollution by phosphorus (P)-laden wastewater and satisfying the high demand for P fertilizer are two global challenges scientists and policymakers face. This project aims t…
ISEF · 2023
Mathematics
Benford’s Law is a mathematical law that dictates the percentages of the appearances of initial digits 1-9 in a naturally occurring data set with no limits. This experiment tested to see if…
ISEF · 2023
Translational Medical Science
I chose this project because the world around us is filled with information about products and substances. With the push of Vape sticks and alternatives like CBD, and the consequent sanction…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences Third Award
Post-spay surgery, gonadal tissue can remain and pose a recurrent challenge in the care of dogs and cats. Shelters and pet owners are often unaware of Ovarian Remnant Syndrome (ORS) but noti…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences
I came into the science fair with many ideas, but when this one struck me I knew it was going to be my project. As a kid, I have always had chickens and I always wondered why the eggs crack…
ISEF · 2023
Embedded Systems Second Award
Globally, 250 million people have visual impairment, and many are unable to move around safely without human assistance due to the complexity of finding pathways, avoiding obstacles, risk of…
ISEF · 2023
Cellular and Molecular Biology Third Award
It has become increasingly apparent that a person’s environment has the potential to alter gene expression via the transgenerational inheritance of non-DNA factors. These factors likely accu…
ISEF · 2023
Microbiology Third Award
According to the CDC, in 2018, 1.7 billion people were infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). To treat tuberculosis (TB) infections, there has been interest in using macrolides, a f…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Amorphous materials have been shown to constitute a significant fraction of Martian soils and rocks, according to previous lander-based X-Ray Diffraction and orbital Infrared (IR) measuremen…
ISEF · 2023
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Searching for alternative energy sources has taken on new meaning in light of concerns regarding climate change. Vast landfills across America do produce a usable alternative fuel in the for…
ISEF · 2023
Translational Medical Science
One of the most important metrics of cardiac health is ejection fraction. EF is the percentage of blood pumped out of the left ventricle each time the heart contracts and is most commonly an…
ISEF · 2023
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
During the 1950s, the Gros Michel species of bananas were nearly wiped out by the incurable Fusarium Wilt, also known as Panama Disease. Originating from Southeast Asia, Panama disease is a…
ISEF · 2023
Biomedical Engineering
According to American Podiatric Medical Association, four out of five Americans experience foot pain. Inflammation, mostly common caused by daily overuse, leads to the majority of foot pain.…
ISEF · 2023
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design Third Award
Hydrogen is a promising green fuel that is being rapidly adapted for use as a secondary energy carrier- particularly due to its high calorific value of 142.3 MJ/kg, more than three times hig…
ISEF · 2023
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Every single cell in an organism has a membrane that, in addition to being a compartmental barrier, plays a role in maintaining cell shape and function. For example, sickle cell anemia is a…
ISEF · 2023
Systems Software Third Award
There are millions of fully paralyzed patients around the world and their life is difficult, as they are fully dependent on others for even their basic needs. They struggle to communicate wi…
ISEF · 2023
Embedded Systems
I designed and programmed a surface water quality monitoring device that continuously samples for three key water health parameters and sends the monitoring data in real time to an open acce…
ISEF · 2023
Biomedical Engineering Second Award
Low-field (LF) MRI scanners have the power to revolutionize medical imaging by providing a portable and cheaper alternative to high-field MRI scanners. However, such scanners are usually sig…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences
Avian malaria, which is mainly transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, threatens to wipe out native forest birds in Hawai’i. To prevent this, researchers want to release male mosquitoes that are la…
ISEF · 2023
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease worldwide, but disease-modifying treatments are still lacking. Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARPs) consume nicotina…
ISEF · 2023
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics Third Award
MagFlow is a revolutionary magnetic coupling system that eliminates the need for mechanical or electrical connections to flow pumps within an aquarium or enclosed space. Traditional fully su…
ISEF · 2023
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The purpose of this experiment was to test what compost variable worked best to produce natural gas. If the amount of methane is dependent on the type of compost, then there will be a measur…
ISEF · 2023
Microbiology
Following our research last fall discovering significant resistance to common antibiotics in Boise's waterways, we focused on Aquafarming this year, as it is a major contributor to the incre…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
Background: Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a significant challenge in organ transplantation, as restoring blood flow to an organ post-transplantation can cause further damage and threa…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences Fourth Award
Conventional agricultural practices have caused the world’s soils to release 133 billion tonnes of carbon to the atmosphere and are one of the major contributors to global greenhouse gas emi…
ISEF · 2023
Animal Sciences
Carotenoids are pigments that are important for eye, skin, and immune health. Eggs can be an important source of carotenoids in human diets, but yolk carotenoid content depends solely on car…
ISEF · 2023
Environmental Engineering
Period-proof underwear is a safe and more sustainable alternative to traditional menstrual products; however, prices range from $20-$40 apiece. In this continuation project, different absorb…
ISEF · 2023
Environmental Engineering
Mealworms are capable of eating and digesting polystyrene foam. The purpose of this project was to test the hypothesis that styrene and benzene would not be found in the frass of mealworms t…