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 1291–1320
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
An estimated 30-50% of people with HIV experience HAND (HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder). HAND may be influenced by ferroptosis, i.e., iron-regulated cell death linked to oxidative st…
ISEF · 2025
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that can end up in our water, making their way into rivers, lakes, and even the ocean. These small particles are a big problem because they dont brea…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
Recent efforts in photonic material development have aimed to create high-performance, low-cost components that can be integrated into portable diagnostic systems, especially for use in unde…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects 1.4 million newborns annually, with over 20% requiring a heart valve prosthetic. A major challenge in pediatric cardiac care is the absence of a long-l…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
This study investigates the effect of whale fin inspired leading-edge tubercles on airfoil performance for improved fuel efficiency and maneuverability in aircraft. These small protrusions o…
ISEF · 2025
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Coral reefs are one of Earth's most valuable ecosystems, but they are in decline, fueling a surge of restoration activity across the global tropics. Yet, despite significant scientific advan…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
The increasing usage of autonomous machines and robotics necessitates effective control systems, such as PID (proportional-integral-derivative) controllers, to ensure stability and functiona…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
The enzyme amylase is known for its ability to break down starch and produce simple sugars out of it. Sodium propionate is a preservative that is used to prevent the build up of mold and bac…
ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
Unexpected turbulence, particularly Clear Air Turbulence (CAT), remains one of aviation's most serious challenges, causing passenger injuries, operational disruptions, and costing airlines $…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
Antibiotics are the most commonly used type of medicine currently available. Although this medicine is greatly beneficial towards those who need it, the cost of it can be expensive and dange…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
Whole-body deodorants are widely used, yet their impact on the vaginal microbiome is unknown. Many contain antibacterial components that may disrupt Lactobacillus, the dominant bacteria of t…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects motor and cognitive functions, with bradykinesia, a slowing of movement, being a hallmark symptom required f…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
With the increased use of 3D printers, there exists a need to recycle filament purge and failed prints. Traditionally, filament is produced via shredded material fed through an extrusion mac…
ISEF · 2025
Plant Sciences
Hydroponic systems are an efficient method of plant cultivation that is gaining popularity due to its high yields and resource efficiency. However, current hydroponic substrates like mineral…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
Carrizo Cane, an invasive species affecting the health of Webb County's Rio Grande River and other southern U.S. waterways, presents significant ecological challenges. Instead of focusing on…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
Quantum dots (QDots) are nanoparticles with a wide range of applications, including bioimaging, fluorescent labeling, and agriculture. Commercial QDots are synthesized using heavy metals, ma…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
The fashion industry generates substantial textile waste, contributing to environmental pollution and resource depletion. This study investigates the enzymatic separation of mixed poly-cotto…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Rice is the most commonly wasted food, with an estimated 38 kg wasted per person annually. This contributes to 12% of methane emissions and 1.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, straining…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The incel (involuntary celibate) community is a radicalized online subculture. In this study, I focus on the popular social media platform Reddit and analyze the activity patterns and commen…
ISEF · 2025
Plant Sciences
Lunar colonization will require sustainable agriculture using in-situ resources and minimal fostering materials from Earth. This study aimed to grow Raphanus sativus (radish) in a Lunar Sout…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Over 10 million people live with Parkinson's Disease (PD), an incurable movement disorder that disrupts daily life. Freezing of Gait (FoG) affects 80% of advanced patients, causing sudden im…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of garlic extract against E. cloacae infections. First, inhibition zones were created using lawns of E. cloacae and sterile disks soaked with d…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
Gallium Cancer Therapy (GCT) has emerged as a promising non-invasive treatment modality due to its ability to induce apoptosis and disrupt cellular iron metabolism, inhibiting rapid prolifer…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
My research this year was devoted to creating a non-invasive method to efficiently detect gastrointestinal conditions without causing harm to the digestive tract, as GI diseases affect milli…
ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of this experiment was to test the strength of 3D-printed gears with different infill levels. Infill refers to how much material is used for the inner portion of an item. This id…
ISEF · 2025
Animal Sciences
Fire ants cause billions of dollars of economic damage every year, and common control methods kill all insects in a given area, even advantageous ones. As my local community is highly effect…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
Oligonucleotides, especially siRNAs, have been identified as a point of interest due to their capability for precision targeting of "undruggable" targets. siRNAs (Small Interfering RNA) bind…
ISEF · 2025
Embedded Systems
Background: Grasping is a critical function for humanoid robots to automate mechanical labor. Current robotic grasping is limited by the inability to precisely set grasping conditions before…
ISEF · 2025
Embedded Systems
This study addressed the engineering challenge: can a low cost, microcontroller based device reliably detect and visually represent alerts in real time for individuals with hearing impairmen…
ISEF · 2025
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Global Microplastic Pollution, an “Environmental Ticking Time Bomb”, is a significant and ongoing threat to the environment, world's water-quality, and human-health. Humans now ingest >5 gra…