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 5461–5490
ISEF · 2021
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Based on the study conducted at Poznan water treatment plant in Warsaw, which uses freshwater mussels as an early warning system for heavy metal contamination in their water. This study aims…
ISEF · 2021
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
According to the National Cancer Institute, over 170,000 people in the United States are affected by some type of blood cancer accounting for approximately 3% of all cancer types diagnosed i…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical Engineering
The purpose of this project was to use machine learning to accurately categorize abnormal lung sounds. Hundreds of millions of people die globally due to respiratory diseases that would be t…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical Engineering
Haptic feedback has a range of applications in virtual reality technology and robotic devices. Current haptic feedback systems limit motion and make their use less intuitive due to their cum…
ISEF · 2021
Biochemistry
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that damages the neuroimmune system, is caused by the degeneration of myelin sheath, an insulating fiber located on a neuron's axon, which leads to the red…
ISEF · 2021
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Ground-level ozone is a photochemical smog and secondary pollutant that is harmful to urban populations by increasing the risk of heart and lung disease and harming agricultural crops. It is…
ISEF · 2021
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Third Award
P38 alpha (MAPK 14) is a protein kinase implicated in the pathological mechanisms of myofibrillar myopathy, cancers, and inflammatory diseases like Alzheimer’s and rheumatoid arthritis. Alth…
ISEF · 2021
Plant Sciences
Mineral deficiencies are incredibly common across the globe and can have devastating results for those affected. This study spotlights two minerals that many of the world is deficient in: Zi…
ISEF · 2021
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design Fourth Award
The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of using piezoelectricity to create a self-powered calculator. A solar-powered scientific calculator was disassembled for this stud…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical Engineering
Diabetes control requires measuring blood glucose levels frequently. All FDA approved methods for monitoring blood glucose concentrations are invasive (i.e. require skin penetration or fluid…
ISEF · 2021
Translational Medical Science
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting over 10 million people worldwide. Medications for Parkinson’s are usually ineffective because patien…
ISEF · 2021
Embedded Systems
In the digital age, screens are everywhere. Despite the detrimental impacts of prolonged screen exposure on young children and teens alike, both age groups are spending an increasing amount…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The purpose of this project was to discover whether or not seaweed is able to protect skin cells from UV radiation. Thousands of people each day are diagnosed with skin cancer. The current s…
ISEF · 2021
Translational Medical Science
The small ubiquitin related modifier, SUMO, is a protein that is conjugated to other proteins through an enzymatic cascade of E1, E2, and E3 enzymes. SUMO can also be removed from proteins t…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Traditional methods for the reduction of exposure to radiation sources have relied on dense, heavy materials such as lead. While effective, these materials are less adaptable to situations t…
ISEF · 2021
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The purpose of this study was to investigate natural waste products that could potentially replace the polystyrene and other synthetic plastics used in disposable face masks. The global prod…
ISEF · 2021
Animal Sciences Fourth Award
Cardiomyopathy, which appears in about 1 in 500 adults, is a heart disease characterized by a complication in the rate of the heartbeat. This project develops a novel method to treat Cardiom…
ISEF · 2021
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Cadmium pollution is a very serious problem in waterways located near farmland due to the presence of cadmium in fertilizers. The purpose of this project is to identify cadmium levels in the…
ISEF · 2021
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] (2020), there are around 3,500 sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) each year. Accidental suffocation or strang…
ISEF · 2021
Cellular and Molecular Biology
The constant increase in world population raises serious questions regarding our capacity to provide an adequate food source. In addition, the increasing demand for food, especially animal-b…
ISEF · 2021
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
With America's newfound commitment to reducing fossil fuel usage, more renewable energy sources need to be researched. To address this need, microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have been receiving r…
ISEF · 2021
Animal Sciences Third Award
Orthoceras is an extinct genus of Nautiloids, characterized by a straight, conical shell. These inhabited seas 450 million years ago, and are related to cephalopods, which are keystone speci…
ISEF · 2021
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Multiple studies have found that Metastasis is responsible for between 66 to 90 percent of cancer deaths. Metastasis involves cancerous cells detaching from their initial tumor and entering…
ISEF · 2021
Systems Software
Our research consists of utilizing the A* search algorithm and applying it to real world scenarios of finding shortest paths that mitigate virus transmission risk and help find efficient esc…
ISEF · 2021
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Clean water is a necessity and essential for human life, but unfortunately in some places, it is not easily accessible. Currently, the SODIS method of disinfection is used in many places, bu…
ISEF · 2021
Behavioral and Social Sciences Third Award
There has been a 200-fold increase in nicotine poisoning-related hospitalizations over the past decade which can be attributed to the rising popularity of vaping. This study investigates how…
ISEF · 2021
Systems Software Second Award
Objectives Grocery shopping is a regular routine in our daily lives. However, the experience can be exceptionally challenging for individuals confronting vision impairment or blindness. The…
ISEF · 2021
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Second Award
This research presents a novel machine-learning approach for the identification of potential treatments against SARS-CoV-2, the causative pathogen of COVID-19. Despite the existence of effec…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical Engineering
Independent and safe living is an aspiration for many elderly people; however, it is a luxury that most are unable to attain. Falls, heart conditions, and mental health issues are some of th…
ISEF · 2021
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Studies have suggested that increased digital cooperation can lead to increased real life collaboration. This Video Game Reward System study was created to test cooperation between participa…