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 361–390
ISEF · 2026
Biochemistry
Alzheimer’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the hyperphosphorylation of Tau and collapsin response mediator protein-2 (CRMP2), a newly identified and understudied bi…
ISEF · 2026
Biochemistry
Liver fibrosis is a global health crisis, affecting approximately 7.3% of adults worldwide. The disease is progressive, with advanced stages characterized by formation of a permanent extrace…
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
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of three between-inning recovery methods [Active recovery (AR), passive recovery (PR), and electromuscular stimulation (EMS)] among high…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is routinely treated with pharmacological agents such as atomoxetine, yet the downstream effects of these medications on gut microbiome remain…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of bleach-based sanitation by measuring how contact time in a 50 ppm sodium hypochlorite solution affects the Log10 Reduction Fa…
ISEF · 2026
Chemistry
Glioma is a brain tumor with a high mortality rate, partly because symptoms such as cognitive changes often emerge only after substantial tumor growth. CD44, a transmembrane protein overexpr…
ISEF · 2026
Chemistry
This study evaluates the feasibility of MnO2 as a transparent, cost-effective alternative to TiO2, the industry standard, in photocatalytic remediation and degradation of PET microplastics.…
ISEF · 2026
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
This project aims to better predict cancer dynamics to mitigate the effects of drug resistance. This research project uses a dataset from Kaznatcheev et al., who created an evolutionary game…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Over 75,000 wildfires occurred in North America in 2025. Smoke and ash from these fires contribute to both air and water pollution. Over 5,000 of these wildfires impacted the Great Lakes as…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Strokes are a leading cause of disability and death in adults in the US and globally. Approximately 40% of stroke survivors develop aphasia, an acquired language and communication disorder t…
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
Heavy metal pollution caused by activities such as improper disposal of mining waste, ore smelting, and the burning of fossil fuels by automobiles or power plants is especially prevalent in…
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
We wanted to do this project to show the importance of ph levels on soil and plant health and to prove there's organic yet effective ways to solve problems. We wanted to know which organic a…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a life-threatening disorder of humans and dogs, leads to spontaneous bleeding from antibody-mediated platelet destruction. Standard immunosuppressive therapies…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Hydra are aquatic invertebrates with decentralized nervous systems, meaning their neurons are completely dispersed throughout their bodies. These organisms possess the most basal nervous sys…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Around 40% of the world's population (approximately 3.3 billion people) are at risk of developing cancer at some point in their lives. TP53 (Tumor Protein 53) is a gene altered in most human…
ISEF · 2026
Plant Sciences
Ventenata is an invasive grass species known for disrupting native ecosystems and agricultural lands. Currently, there are few methods of controlling this species, including chemical sprays,…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder strongly tied to Amyloid-ß aggregation, leading to cellular dysfunction and an inhibition of movement. In the Caenorhabditis elegans CL200…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Racial disparities in federal sentencing have long raised concerns about fairness and the effectiveness of policies intended to mitigate them. This study examines whether judicial adherence…
ISEF · 2026
Plant Sciences
Increasing concentrations of metals in groundwater and waterways that are leached from coal ash ponds threaten aquatic life and drinking water quality. Phytoremediation poses a potential sol…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Advanced prosthetic technologies have improved mobility for individuals with limb loss, yet restoring natural motor control and sensory perception remains a crucial challenge. Current system…
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
Due to high ultrafine particle (UFP) concentrations on freeways and the lack of effective UFP prevention technologies in vehicles, passengers may be exposed to elevated cabin UFP levels duri…
ISEF · 2026
Physics and Astronomy
Motion-induced quicksand, or secondary rheology, refers to the sinking of an object into dry sand fluidized by distant movement in the same granular medium. In granular environments like des…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Background: Optimizing performance and enhancing resilience among military personnel who are frequently exposed to traumatic situations is challenging. Outstanding physical fitness, the foun…
ISEF · 2026
Cellular and Molecular Biology
A hallmark of Alzheimer's disease is misfolded tau proteins, driven by hyperphosphorylation. This study investigates the structural stability of tau protein domains—N-terminal, proline-rich…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Sleepovers are often considered a definitive part of adolescence and strengthen the bonds of crucial friendships. Sleepovers, however, may have unintended repercussions, which is why many pa…
ISEF · 2026
Software Design
This project investigates the feasibility of integrating hybrid post-quantum key exchange into TLS 1.3 by combining classical elliptic-curve cryptography (X25519) with a post-quantum key exc…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Introduction: Endometrial Cancer (EC), the most common and deadliest gynecological cancer in the U.S., has seen a steady rise in incidence and mortality since 2003 across all races. When ide…
ISEF · 2026
Software Design
In the U.S., about 1 in 14 children has a communication disorder, and 1 in 4 children with speech disorders also experience social and emotional difficulties, making them twice as likely to…
ISEF · 2026
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gingiva, induced by accumulation of bacterial plaque leading to the destruction of alveolar bone and tooth loss. Clearance of b…