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 5491–5520
ISEF · 2021
Microbiology
Bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, are one of the most abundant entities on Earth and impact many ecosystems. Bacteriophages that follow the lysogenic cycle, when the phage integr…
ISEF · 2021
Physics and Astronomy
Currently, rocket nozzles are commonly designed in a bell shape, but this design has many limitations. As the pressure decreases, efficiency is lost due to the over-expansion of gases over t…
ISEF · 2021
Systems Software
The purpose of this experiment is to create a three dimensional turtle program that allows beginning programmers to visualize and program lines and shapes such as three dimensional fractals,…
ISEF · 2021
Embedded Systems
VR is a technique that allows people to experience custom realities for purposes in job training, therapy, and entertainment. This is done by projecting a stereoscopic image into the user's…
ISEF · 2021
Environmental Engineering
This study was done to evaluate mealworms’ (Tenebrio molitor) ability to biodegrade Polystyrene (PS) and the use of their gut bacteria to isolate and identify microbes that could metabolize…
ISEF · 2021
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The difficulty in finding the perfect shower temperature could be due to the height of the individual taking the shower and the temperature of the bathroom atmosphere. The purpose of this ex…
ISEF · 2021
Environmental Engineering
In this experiment, we will be conducting an examination based on adding distillation to our preceding systems of water filtration. In doing this, we will be allowed to examine which method…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical Engineering
The purpose of this project was to develop a cost-effective and accurate subvocal interpreter using a novel machine learning algorithm paired with a dual EMG/EEG hardware solution. The solut…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical Engineering
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) hinders the ability of kidneys to filter the blood effectively and in most cases result in renal failure that forces patients to depend on a blood dialysis machi…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical Engineering
Health related morbidity and mortality is on the rise in our country. Diabetes, Blood pressure are 2 serious conditions that can cause morbidity and mortality by causing heart disease, strok…
ISEF · 2021
Animal Sciences
Purpose: Scientists have studied bird diversity of the transition zones between urban and rural habitats significantly less than either strictly rural or urban habitats. The diversity of rur…
ISEF · 2021
Animal Sciences
When starting a new flock of Gallus gallus domesticus, the common chicken, one may research what type of nutrients are needed in their diet to produce the top number of eggs possible; but wh…
ISEF · 2021
Animal Sciences Third Award
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading international cause of morbidity and mortality and can significantly disrupt brain physiology resulting in substance abuse and sleep disorders. Dros…
ISEF · 2021
Plant Sciences Fourth Award
Introduced plant species bypass gradual speciation and directly compete with the native species, threatening human health and disrupting the balance of ecosystems. This project aims to syste…
ISEF · 2021
Environmental Engineering
The purpose of this project was to develop and test a reusable and energy-efficient device to filter microplastics (plastics under 5mm in size) created by tire wear. This research is importa…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The purpose of my experiment is to find out which fabric used for masks is most useful in protecting against pathogens. The transmission of pathogens across a fabric was evaluated by measuri…
ISEF · 2021
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Since entering the United States in 2014, the Spotted Lanternfly has proven to be a significant threat to plant life and the agricultural economy of its infested regions. As the flies expand…
ISEF · 2021
Embedded Systems
As America ages, it's estimated that by 2021, nearly 45% of the country's population will be over the age of 50. While retirement years may be filled with travel, hobbies, and time with fami…
ISEF · 2021
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Wind turbines stand as a symbol of humanities progression towards safe, clean energy. But the towering behemoths which stand on the plains across the United States and other countries hold a…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical Engineering
Computed tomography (CT) is an extensively used imaging technology that stacks hundreds of x-ray radiographs captured around a patient to generate detailed physiological images for various c…
ISEF · 2021
Animal Sciences First Award
Honeybees are essential to society, performing over 80 percent of worldwide pollination. However, commercial hive populations have been decreasing at an alarming rate in the United States. M…
ISEF · 2021
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Salt pollution from de-icing methods threatens freshwater systems by increasing salinity in aquatic ecosystems and drinking water. However, there is limited understanding of the seasonal dyn…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
The purpose of this project was to identify possible avenues to fabricate high-performance composites and carbon materials for a variety of engineering applications. I printed lattice compos…
ISEF · 2021
Engineering Mechanics
The purpose of this project is to provide an innovative solution to the use of thermochromic paint in all facets of everyday life, but specifically roofing. With this use of thermochromic po…
ISEF · 2021
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The purpose of this project was to determine if cyclomorphosis occurs among any of the zooplankton populations in Lake Springfield and, if so, when does it occur. Samples were collected twic…
ISEF · 2020
Biomedical Engineering
Teen pregnancies account for roughly 11% of all pregnancies in the United States, which among other developed countries is one of the highest rates of teen pregnancies. This can be reduced b…
ISEF · 2020
Materials Science
Porous carbon materials are a class of biocompatible and chemically stable solids which offer high thermal conductivity and good electrical conductivity at a low density. These substances ar…
ISEF · 2020
Materials Science
Finding biocompatible, biodegradable, and osteoconductive substitutions for large bone defects have long challenged clinicians, especially those operating on soldiers with battlefield injuri…
ISEF · 2020
Materials Science
The use of three-dimensional (3D) spheroids has received significant attention in recent years because cells behave differently in 2D environments when compared to 3D environments including…
ISEF · 2020
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Individuals with developmental disabilities such as Autism and Down Syndrome experience difficulties in social environments. This is due to deficits in social-emotional skills which results…