38,465 real projects from ISEF, the Canada-Wide Science Fair, JSHS, AJAS, the Calgary Youth Science Fair and the California Science & Engineering Fair — searchable by meaning, and filterable by fair, year, category and award.
CSEF · 2019
Zoology First Award
Objectives Curcumin is an active ingredient in the commonly used spice, turmeric, and is often taken as a dietary supplement. Several studies have focused on the multifarious effects of curc…
CSEF · 2019
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives More than 91% of the world s plastic is not recycled. To solve this, the scientist wanted to test if it was possible to transform plastic waste into functional and sustainable bri…
CSEF · 2019
Applied Mechanics & Structures First Award
Objectives The objective of this project is to test materials that can be used as padding in baseball or softball gloves, to potentially improve protection and reduce injury. Methods The mat…
CSEF · 2019
Earth & Environmental Sciences First Award
Objectives Wetlands, extremely important as wildlife habitats, are under severe threat in the United States. Preservation and restoration of wetland habitats is therefore critical for improv…
CSEF · 2019
Zoology First Award
Objectives This study examines effective dosage of corn silk (Zea mays Linnaeus) aqueous extract on neuronal regeneration. Methods Using planaria (Girardia tigrina) as a model for neuronal r…
CSEF · 2019
Environmental Engineering First Award
Objectives It is estimated that 200 million gallons of oil is disposed of improperly in the United States annually, a portion of which is used engine oil. This project is designed to determi…
CSEF · 2019
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives Antibiotic resistance is thought to be one of the greatest public health crises of the future. Microparticles possess unique properties that may lend themselves to inhibiting the…
CSEF · 2019
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives The purpose is to measure the effects of a phase change material (PCM) unit on efficiency of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) waste heat recovery system and determine the appropri…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives My intent was to notice if microplastic particles are present in sea salts of different qualities. Methods Gathered salts of different price points. Dissolved 50 grams of each sal…
ISEF · 2018
Biomedical Engineering First Award
The goal of this project is to design a cost effective, 3D printable biocompatible prosthetic foot, capable of facilitating full function with little compromised gait. 3D printing enables th…
ISEF · 2018
Animal Sciences First Award
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) are important components of the peripheral and central nervous systems. Nematostella vectensis, the starlet sea anemone, is an important model syst…
ISEF · 2018
Mathematics First Award
This paper presents the solution to the open problem of the fine classification of second minimal odd periodic orbits of continuous endomorphisms on the real line. It is rigorously proven th…
ISEF · 2018
Plant Sciences First Award
The purpose of the project was to determine an alternative to synthetic pesticides. It was hypothesized that Armadillidium would not survive in the presence of T. harzianum. Phase I included…
CSEF · 2018
Computational Systems & Analysis First Award
Objectives/Goals Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is the 4th leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Patient prognoses can be significantly improved with site-specific therapy. Thus…
CSEF · 2018
Computational Systems & Analysis First Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to successfully create tactile image by taking a digital image, breaking it up into a 6 by 6 array, and then assigning each array to one push ro…
CSEF · 2018
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals Evaluate 12 grape characteristics to identify useful attributes for choosing the sweetest grapes in the store without tasting them. Methods/Materials 663 grapes from 100 bun…
ISEF · 2018
Robotics and Intelligent Machines First Award
Heart disease and respiratory problems are the leading causes of death for the 40 million people aged 65 or older in the United States. Yet 36% of elderly patients report transportation diff…
CSEF · 2018
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals I was curious to see if the different north and south facing aspects in Lundy Canyon create substantially different temperatures and snow depths due to varying amounts of su…
ISEF · 2018
Robotics and Intelligent Machines First Award
Cleaning external windows on commercial high-rise buildings is expensive and potentially very dangerous as it is traditionally labour intensive. There is an increasing awareness of the comme…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry First Award
Objectives/Goals To enhance the formation and tensile strength of rice bioplastic using lignocellulosic fibers from garbage/recycled materials in bio.fiber.plastic. Methods/Materials Rice bi…
CSEF · 2018
Behavioral & Social Sciences First Award
Objectives/Goals This experimental study examines whether branding (in this case, Google) influences people's consumer choices and satisfaction with products (in this case, styli). I used a…
ISEF · 2018
Translational Medical Science First Award
Bruxism, the involuntary grinding and/or clenching of teeth, is a condition which often goes undiagnosed until irreversible damage occurs. Although research on this topic has been extensive,…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry First Award
Objectives/Goals Recently, microspheres have been receiving a lot of attention for their significance in the local release of drugs. This experiment sought to create a multilayered, biocompa…
CSEF · 2018
Applied Mechanics & Structures First Award
Objectives/Goals My project was designed to figure out if there is potentially a more environmentally sustainable coarse aggregate alternative that will have a similar compressive strength t…
CSEF · 2018
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine which dentifrice is the most effective in coffee stain removal. Methods/Materials Ceramic tiles were stained using coffee for one…
ISEF · 2018
Plant Sciences First Award
HCC has become the fastest-rising cause of cancer-related death. A novel therapeutic approach for treatment is warranted. The goal of this study is to find effective components from Chinese…
CSEF · 2018
Zoology First Award
Objectives/Goals Under UV light, scorpions fluoresce a bright bluish-green. A popular conjecture is that this allows them to sense UV light with their cuticle. Sensing UV with their cuticle…
CSEF · 2018
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to design and build a Data-Driven Dual-Axis solar tracker and to test its output relative to that of a fixed panel. Methods/Materials Plywood,…
ISEF · 2018
Engineering Mechanics First Award
Classic rotorcrafts, such as helicopters, work due to complex mechanics and especially the interaction between the main and the tail rotor. Small and light microcontrollers are widely availa…
CSEF · 2018
Microbiology (General) First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine if Equisetum hyemale can inhibit the growth of Penicillium italcium fungi. Methods/Materials Potato agar was mixed with Equisetum…