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 451–480
ISEF · 2026
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
What makes robots seem robotic? Traditional robots are stiff, making them precise and stable, but not agile; they have difficulty negotiating the variability of natural environments. In cont…
ISEF · 2026
Software Design
This project is an integrated approach to approximating an unknown scalar field using Gaussian Process (GP) Regression with a ground robot. The challenge stems from the safety constraints of…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Morality is innately human: it requires weighing competing values, using judgment, and accepting responsibility. However, moral decisions are increasingly shaped by AI systems advising in cr…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Obesity increased the occurrence of diabetes in America, leading many to seek “healthier” alternatives and use of sweeteners. This project determined how sugar and different artificial sweet…
ISEF · 2026
Embedded Systems
Around 40% of electromagnet coil failures result from overheating-induced enamel degradation. Implementing a current limit as the magnetic core saturates can reduce this overheating and prev…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) are tiny particles containing biomaterials that have been noted for their regenerative capabilities and potential, especially for treating neurodegenerative dise…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Nine of NOAA’s top 10 costliest natural disasters were major hurricanes, highlighting the logically clear need to protect the 40% of the global population living near coastal areas. Despite…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) remain limited to roughly 6–8% efficiency due to material constraints, but their solid-state design enables exceptional reliability. Thermophotovoltaic (TPV)…
ISEF · 2026
Chemistry
Synthetically created superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are used in everyday items like diapers, bandages, and feminine hygiene products. These SAPs are not biodegradable, and the production pr…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
Slips, trips, and falls are a major cause of lost-workday injuries, with unexpected wet flooring a primary contributor. Wet surfaces present a hazard because water reduces traction and is of…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, and no clinical trials to date have successfully reduced neurological impairment in stroke survivors. While stem cell…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Purpose: Current anti-cancer adoptive cell immunotherapies have three major hurdles: extraction and preservation of autologous cells; engineering, expansion, and activation of cells ex vivo;…
ISEF · 2026
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Hydrophobic surfaces repel water (are water-fearing) while hydrophilic surfaces attract water (water-loving). From this knowledge, we can discover and make observations on how different mate…
ISEF · 2026
Chemistry
Objective: Acetaminophen (APAP) should ideally be absorbed in the small intestine, but up to 15% of the drug is released in the stomach, resulting in suboptimal delivery. This study evaluate…
ISEF · 2026
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Cancer and autoimmune diseases present an immunological paradox: T cells adopt opposing functional states. In cancer, T cells become dysfunctional and lose effector function, failing to elim…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Tumor growth in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) – the most prevalent form of lung cancer, with a 5-year survival rate below 20% – is promoted by abnormal vasculature. Importantly, the mechanisms…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
In the US, electoral redistricting frequently divides Communities of Interest (COIs) in favor of partisan-biased seat outcomes. This research addresses COI definitions by establishing a data…
ISEF · 2026
Cellular and Molecular Biology
RET (Rearranged During Transfection) is a receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) that is frequently altered across multiple cancer types. One such alteration is KIF5B-RET, a fusion oncogene that dri…
ISEF · 2026
Plant Sciences
Harmful agricultural practices have degraded topsoil and reduced organic matter, leaving farmers reliant on costly and damaging soil amendments. This threatens the ability to produce food fo…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) is a highly contagious and economically significant disease that affects cattle worldwide. The disease, caused by the BVD virus (BVDV), can lead to a range of sev…
ISEF · 2026
Software Design
In recent years, artificial intelligence has been thoroughly integrated into different social media algorithms, changing the way different content is recommended to users. This study aimed t…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
This experiment evaluated various mechanical configurations to maximize the energy harvesting potential of ceramic piezoelectrical discs. This project focused on configurations suitable for…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The Maumee River is the largest tributary of Lake Erie in the Great Lakes watershed. The objective was to identify the presence of microplastics in the Maumee River and two of its tributarie…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
In recent years, it is estimated that rates of stress, anxiety, and depression have increased by 25%. The increased prevalence of these conditions has been paralleled by an estimated 8% decl…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Radiation therapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment, but radiation-induced skin injury remains a significant clinical challenge. This study aims for precise, controlled irradiation with a…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Current environmental challenges necessitate expanding research on biopolymers as supplements in energy technologies to further the transition to a sustainable future. The bacterium Rhizobiu…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
Microplastic contamination via food container packaging and food itself is a pressing concern related to production systems, agriculture, and overall environmental health. Previous research…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Microplastics in waterways are becoming an ever-increasing problem for the natural world and for humans as well. It is important to find ways to remove microplastics effectively. Ferrofluids…
ISEF · 2026
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Parkinson's disease progression is worsened by chronic neuroinflammation and excessive microglial activation, making inflammatory pathways promising therapeutic targets. Among these strategi…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Wound infections remain a major challenge in healthcare, often slowing healing, raising treatment costs, and sometimes becoming life-threatening. Most infections are detected only after visi…