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 · 2010
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to determine if the acidification of Earth's oceans would have an effect on how sounds traveled through ocean water, and if there was an e…
CSEF · 2010
Mammalian Biology (Senior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals When jumping a horse, the biomechanics that the horse executes vary as the height increases. This experiment explores what adjustments occur as the height of a jump increase…
CSEF · 2010
Earth & Environment (Senior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals This research investigates the potential for tree based oils as a substitute for diesel fuel. Firstly for an oil to be a viable substitute for diesel, it must provide compar…
CSEF · 2010
Mathematics & Software Second Award
Objectives/Goals The recent SARS and novel H1N1 pandemics have rekindled interest in the spread of epidemics. Recently, Colizza et al. simulated epidemics on a 3100 airport network across 22…
CSEF · 2010
Microbiology Second Award
Objectives/Goals Previous studies showed that soft drinks are harmful to the teeth because of their high sugar content and acidity that may cause the enamel of the tooth to erode. However, w…
CSEF · 2009
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals Using chlorine to disinfect water can contribute to health hazards. I read an article this summer about a new method of water treatment through water electrolysis. The objec…
CSEF · 2009
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals The present demand for energy is growing and fossil fuels are not a sustainable energy source. Emissions from fossil fuels significantly degrade air quality and the greenhou…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of the project was to evaluate the relationship between the degree of tinting on a car window and transmission of harmful ultraviolet light (UVA or UVB). A secondar…
CSEF · 2009
Earth & Environment (Senior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to develop a computational model which would evaluate the effectiveness of a solar water heater in preheating water for hot tub or home hot wate…
CSEF · 2009
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives/Goals This project was made to find the relation between ducting on a fanwing propulsion system and its efficiency in thrust and lift. A fanwing works on Bernoulli#s principle & t…
CSEF · 2009
Behavioral & Social Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals My objectives were to determine (A) how people make decisions when faced with uncertainty and (B) how the framing of a question influences their choices. I expected that tee…
CSEF · 2009
Behavioral & Social Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine how the human brain classified superimposed sound waves # by, conventionally thought, differences in frequency, or by my hypothesis, differences…
CSEF · 2009
Mammalian Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals Introduction- It has been recognized that when a person grows older, they experience a decline in muscle strength and stamina. To this day it is still unknown why this happe…
CSEF · 2009
Earth Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to see if different mixtures of hardpan and sand could be used to help with California water conservation. Hardpan and sand are some of the m…
CSEF · 2009
Toxicology (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals I chose to do this project to understand the effects of pollution on aquatic plants to help better protect the ecosystems in the future. Of the several pollutants that can g…
CSEF · 2009
Human Biology (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to find out if talking on a hands-free cell phone while driving or talking to a passenger while driving is more distracting to your driving. Met…
CSEF · 2009
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My experiment was designed to test whether vegetation reduces the number of embers hitting or entering a house during wildfire. My experiment tested two hypotheses: Do trees…
CSEF · 2009
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to find out which facial features help the most in face recognition. Methods/Materials In the initial procedure, respondents had to remember the names and f…
CSEF · 2009
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals Objective: The objective is to determine if golf-ball style dimples can be used to improve the aerodynamics of a car. Methods/Materials Materials and Methods: Three versions…
CSEF · 2009
Chemistry Second Award
Objectives/Goals My Hypothesis is that the reaction of the Alka-Seltzer tablet will occur at a faster rate when in hot water. Methods/Materials 1. Safety Goggles 2. 12 Alka-Seltzer Tablets 3…
CSEF · 2009
Plant Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project was to determine if light deprivation would kill parrot feather. I looked at blocking out light for 7, 14, and 21 days. I predicted that af…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if "green" cleaning products are better for the environment,your budget and your household cleanliness than conventional cleaners. My hypothesis…
CSEF · 2009
Microbiology Second Award
Objectives/Goals In immuno-compromised patients, the fungus Candida albicans can enter the bloodstream, infecting most organs of the body and resulting in disseminated candidiasis, which has…
CSEF · 2009
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives/Goals My project combines the principle of the lever and interference of light to measure very tiny weights. I hoped to measure small weights and compare them to known weights to…
CSEF · 2009
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to perform molecular analysis on human cheek cells for ABO blood typing. The objective is to determine if molecular analysis will offer a less in…
CSEF · 2009
Pharmacology (Senior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals Respiratory and cardiovascular diseases are associated with ultrafine particles in air pollution from fuel combustion. Since iron is a transition metal that is predominant i…
CSEF · 2009
Mathematics & Software Second Award
Objectives/Goals An easier way to interact with technology. A more natural interface for a user. Elimination of keyboard, mouse or remote control. Reduce amount of key commands needed to com…
CSEF · 2009
Mathematics & Software Second Award
Objectives/Goals A (binary) quadratic form is a polynomial f(x,y) = ax^2 + bxy + cy^2, where a, b, and c are integers. A number n is represented by a quadratic form f(x,y) if n = f(x,y) for…
CSEF · 2009
Electronics & Electromagnetics Second Award
Objectives/Goals My goal to test and select the antenna which represents the best compromise of volume, mass, ease-of-construction, ease-of-erection, and gain when used in portable operation…
CSEF · 2009
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if two masses would attract each other through the force of gravity, as predicted by Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation…