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 9751–9780
ISEF · 2016
The goal of this experiment was to determine whether a nutrient film technique (NFT) hydroponic system or a drip irrigation system would provide the most growth in Brassica oleracea var. sab…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of this project is to test the effects Juglone has on bacteria found in water as well as the body. If the bacteria are adversely affected, then Juglone has an effect external fro…
ISEF · 2016
Second Award
The dangers of infected, non-healing acute and chronic wounds are a major medical concern. This study observed the synergistic effects of the non-ionizing radiation of near infrared (NIR) li…
ISEF · 2016
Breast cancer continues to be a very common cancer diagnosed in U.S. females, with potentially devastating consequences as a result. This is due to the lack of ideal treatments for a signifi…
ISEF · 2016
Systems Software
One major issue facing the Florida Everglades is that of water quality. Poor water quality, including heightened concentrations of potassium chloride (KCl) in freshwater from fertilizers and…
ISEF · 2016
As antibiotic resistance increases to 70% by 2050, science is looking for new solutions to bacterial infections. As presented recently, the balance of bacteria in the microflora is a prevent…
ISEF · 2016
Many renewable energy sources are inadequate to replace the cheap and ubiquitous fossil fuels; however, microalgae may provide a solution to our enormous consumption of carbon-producing ener…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effect of tuned mass dampers (TMDs) on a structure’s earthquake resistance, while also working to optimize the position and weight of the…
ISEF · 2016
A main concept in physics is energy within a system and how it causes the velocities of the molecules to change. Within biology, this can greatly affect how systems function, as enzymes (bio…
ISEF · 2016
The goal of this experiment is to see what types of biomass make biogas the best out of cow manure/fruit/vegetable peelings. First, materials were gathered for the experiment. Next, a safe w…
ISEF · 2016
Animal Sciences
The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the excitotoxic effects that Neotame and Aspartame may have on the heart rates of Daphnia magna, a common water flea. The hypothesis was tha…
ISEF · 2016
This engineering project was designed to improve the accuracy and reliability of counting I.V. drops while administering medicine. These devices would be used when a medical infusion pump is…
ISEF · 2016
As the search for a cleaner source of energy continues, bio-oil has shown to be an attractive alternative to fossil fuels. Bio-oil is a liquid fuel made from biomass, or organic matter deriv…
ISEF · 2016
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Flexible polyurethane foams have wide and prominent applications across US and global markets. This, along with the dangers and costs of vehicle and household fires, makes the incorporation…
ISEF · 2016
Systems Software
The giant apple snail, Pomacea maculata, is an invasive species that affects local waterways and those as far as East Asia. Attempts, ranging from trapping to mollusticides, have been made t…
ISEF · 2016
A study concerning “the gut-brain axis: interactions between enteric microbiota, central and enteric nervous systems” (NCBI, 2015) defines the gut-brain axis connection as, the gut-brain axi…
ISEF · 2016
Third Award
Modern society has become dependent on electronics. With rapidly advancing technology, devices quickly become obsolete and are often improperly disposed in landfills. These electronics conta…
ISEF · 2016
The greenhouse effect occurs when light from the sun passes through Earth’s atmosphere and strikes the surface. The radiation from the atmosphere warms Earth’s surface to temperature that co…
ISEF · 2016
Biomedical Engineering
The purpose of this experiment was to determine whether or not Aloe vera, vitamin E, Suave Hair Conditioner, a triple antibiotic ointment, glycerin, and Vaseline would improve the healing ra…
ISEF · 2016
Third Award
Understanding the physiology of the malaria parasite is critical to developing new drugs to fight malaria. This study used Tetrahymena thermophila as a model organism to investigate a potent…
ISEF · 2016
Animal Sciences
The reason I did this project was to find how effective anthelmintics are when given to cattle. I wanted to see what parasites affect cattle that have not been given anthelmintics and how lo…
ISEF · 2016
Translational Medical Science
The sun provides heat and light to humans and other organisms, but while it is regulating our planet, it is also causing damage to our DNA. The purpose of our experiment is to observe how UV…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of our experiment was to test the effect of Minnesota triclosan concentrations on the reproductive rate of Daphnia magna. We hypothesized that in D. magna samples exposed to grea…
ISEF · 2016
This project investigated the winning values of the following Nim variant: There exists set A and set B, with some number of elements in each. On a player's turn, the player may reduce set A…
ISEF · 2016
This project was developed to fabricate a low cost, effective forearm and hand prosthesis for amputees to assist them in daily activities. After researching and collaborating with Lubbock Ar…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of this experiment was to find a way to take oil out of water by using filtration and density method. In the experiment two apparatuses were built, one for filtration and one for…
ISEF · 2016
Glioblastoma Multiforme is a lethal cancer originating from the glial cells of the brain. Current treatments are unsuccessful partly due to GBM’s rapid migration along white matter tracts an…
ISEF · 2016
Translational Medical Science Fourth Award
The discovery of lipid-burning beige fat may potentially have the ability to serve as a therapeutic option for obese patients. While the therapeutic implication of beige fat have been seen i…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of this experimentation is to determine 1) if the oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, can biodegrade polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) toxins when administered in a highly concent…
ISEF · 2016
A common issue with glass is that it fogs quickly, often causing accidents or simply acting as nuisances to our daily lives. If an effective and inexpensive anti-fog glass were invented, it…