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 · 2017
Mathematical Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals Determine if processes of natural selection can be applied to non-biological or simulated entities to produce nearly optimal solutions to a variety of computationally hard p…
CSEF · 2017
Behavioral & Social Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals I completed my project to determine whether people are excessively using electronic video games. My hypothesis was "If I survey members of different age groups (11 years old…
CSEF · 2017
Mathematical Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals The combinatorial solution to the recurrence relation a_{n} =a_{n-1} +a_{n-3} +a_{n-4} leads to the trend, a_{2n} =f_{n}^2 , where f_{n} is the n-th term in the Fibonacci se…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to test various materials to determine which ones collect the most atmospheric water when exposed to the same environmental factors. I also…
CSEF · 2017
Microbiology (General) Second Award
Objectives/Goals Electricity is not dependable in small villages in third world countries, making light a scarce resource. To solve this problem, I wanted to explore if bioluminescent bacter…
CSEF · 2017
Mammalian Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals Substance (tobacco, alcohol) use and various inflammatory diseases (periodontitis, oral lichen planus, leukoplakia) induce chronic inflammation, which is a mechanism for hea…
CSEF · 2017
Toxicology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The main objective is to determine if Daphnia magna are exposed to LC50 levels of common toxicants found in our waterways, then are removed from those conditions, will they…
CSEF · 2017
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to understand geological folding patterns of different earth materials while under the stress of lateral compression. I focused on contine…
CSEF · 2017
Computational Systems & Analysis Second Award
Objectives/Goals To design and develop a low-cost, contact-free, continuous monitoring (CFCM) prototype using Raspberry Pi that detects and logs surface body temperature and heart-rate (HR).…
CSEF · 2017
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My research goals are (1) to develop an empirical model for flow in 3D printed channel segments, and (2) to use that model to optimize the flow rate in networks composed of…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals Build a cloud chamber and observe charged particles. Test how the density of various materials affects the number and type of charged particles observed. Methods/Materials C…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to provide artificial mechanisms by which one can augment plant pollination. This was done by spurring the release of pollen and providin…
CSEF · 2017
Behavioral & Social Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to investigate gender role stereotypes among young children. It was hypothesized that if the gender of a child affects whether he or she w…
CSEF · 2017
Zoology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The visual system of a planarian is relatively rudimentary, allowing for them to perceive incoming light and move away accordingly in a response known as negative phototaxis…
CSEF · 2017
Microbiology (General) Second Award
Objectives/Goals Increased antibiotic resistance in bacteria has rendered many antibiotics useless; thus, the objective of this project was to develop a novel antimicrobial compound of pyrim…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to develop an efficient method of aligning an optical telescope. Optical telescopes are expected to have a very small wavefront error in order to…
CSEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective was to create a biodegradable, protein-based film that could hold at least 200 grams of weight. Methods/Materials Protein, water, and glycerin were used to mak…
CSEF · 2017
Electronics & Electromagnetics Second Award
Objectives/Goals Despite nationwide attempts to solve homelessness, the main problem lies in the the lack of coordinated outreach programs and CoC provider data between shelters. According t…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My project goal was to test if alternative renewable surface materials can perform as well as commercial materials in preventing playground head injuries. After researching…
CSEF · 2017
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals Mastitis is the most common disease among dairy cattle, as well as being the most costly. The purpose of this project was to examine the cost and time effectiveness of treat…
CSEF · 2017
Toxicology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to determine the mutagenic effects of a common type of dye, gentian violet on fruit flies. Methods/Materials This study used commercially ava…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals Food scarcity has become a prevalent problem facing our world today, in fact, the UN Food and Agricultural Organization finds that 795 million people are suffering from hung…
CSEF · 2017
Mammalian Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals This year for science fair I studied the effect of human/boat disturbance on harbor seal behavior in Elkhorn Slough. Methods/Materials I observed 5 seal behaviors; rest, com…
CSEF · 2017
Environmental Science Second Award
Objectives/Goals Of all Green House Gases (GHGs), CO2 causes highest surface warming and shows highest correlation with temperature. Currently majority of CO2 emissions are from fossil fuels…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives/Goals With up to one million people in just the United States reported to be missing limbs due to birth defects, injuries, or illness, the need for replacement prostheses is extre…
CSEF · 2017
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My goal of this project was to determine the best consumer wind turbine for the urban environment. Methods/Materials To make this project very reliable I decided to test 4 t…
CSEF · 2016
Behavioral & Social Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals When you apply for a job, you probably had to turn a paper or email resume. But when I grow up and apply for a job, employers will probably google me or look me up on social…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals To date, over 5000 exoplanet candidates have been discovered orbiting around stars other than our Sun. However, the vast majority of planet systems discovered are considered…
CSEF · 2016
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals Vocabulary is essential part of education and facilitates effective communication. Many learn vocabulary by memorizing definitions without understanding and never use them.…
CSEF · 2016
Behavioral & Social Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of this research project was to develop an intuitive self-help software application for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that features novel virtual tre…