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
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives This project was inspired by harmonic rock and roll derailment. Harmonic rock and roll derailment is when the rail car derails due to harmonic oscillation at its resonant frequenc…
CSEF · 2019
Earth & Environmental Sciences Second Award
Objectives This study examined the shedding and emissions of plastic microfiber particles from different synthetic materials during dryer cycles in order to determine the efficacy of interna…
CSEF · 2019
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives To develop higher efficiency of Archimedes Wind Turbines (AWT) by applying the logarithmic spiral concept for small-scale wind turbines below 30m. Methods AWT curvatures were remi…
CSEF · 2019
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives This study examined if music would help junior high students memorize. It compared how singing information as opposed to speaking it affected how well the information could be lea…
CSEF · 2019
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Second Award
Objectives It has been shown that granulocyte colony stimulating factor receptor expressing, or CD114-expressing cancer cells act like cancer stem cells in neuroblastoma and melanoma. I test…
CSEF · 2019
Zoology Second Award
Objectives The objective of my study is to examine if photobiomodulation (PBM) treatment can result in improved stress response and peripheral nerve regeneration, particularly of A delta and…
CSEF · 2019
Mathematical Sciences Second Award
Objectives The goal for this project is to design, build, and test a mobile application (app) that is able to sort waste into recycling, compost, and trash. Only 9% of recyclables gets recyc…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives The objective on the experiment was to increase the yield of popped popcorn by saturating the kernels prior to popping. Methods A Presto hot air popper was used during the experim…
CSEF · 2019
Plant Biology Second Award
Objectives My research aims to validate the effectiveness of algorithm-generated crop rotations that I found last year. Methods Previously, I wrote an algorithm in C++ that found crop rotati…
CSEF · 2018
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals The project intends to find differences between fibril structure around quiet region filaments and active region filaments by calculating the magnetic flux around each. Meth…
CSEF · 2018
Computational Systems & Analysis Second Award
Objectives/Goals My project goal was to develop a computational model to classify Tweets for relevance to gender-based violence (GBV), a prevalent human rights issue that transcends a variet…
CSEF · 2018
Zoology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to see how ants with no antennae or with only one antenna acted in a test of finding food.I also wanted to observe their natural behavior and…
CSEF · 2018
Mathematical Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals In this project, we aim to prove certain properties about a particular function c(n) = b_nr(n). This is where b_n is a Boolean function with b_n being 1 if n = x^2 + y^2 for…
CSEF · 2018
Zoology Second Award
Objectives/Goals In my project I investigate the behavioral differences that arise from the RNAi silencing of the Synapsin gene ortholog, SNN-1, in the Caenorhabditis elegans nematode worm.…
CSEF · 2018
Toxicology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine whether road salt could be used to control the mosquito larvae population in stagnant water by determining the salinity concen…
CSEF · 2018
Environmental Science Second Award
Objectives/Goals Approximately 20% of the Encinitas city runoff empties into Cottonwood Creek and is discharged at Moonlight State Beach. I have seen many young children and families playing…
CSEF · 2018
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to build a wind tunnel that could simulate the low density environment of Mars. Methods/Materials I constructed a closed circuit, double return wind tunnel…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics Second Award
Objectives/Goals Improvised Explosive Devices have injured or killed more than 40,000 people in 2013. In order to address this grave issue, the detection of IEDs is important. The scientist…
CSEF · 2018
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to create a detector, and measure and differentiate natural secondary cosmic particles above and below concrete with steel reinforcement.…
CSEF · 2018
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives/Goals RNA analysis requires multiple lab processes that are expensive, tedious, susceptible to cross-contamination, and reliant on skilled operating. The goal of this project is t…
CSEF · 2018
Mammalian Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to see if the use of electronic devices before bed affects the quality of your sleep. I also hope to find an amount of time you can use elec…
CSEF · 2018
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals Not drying hands thoroughly after washing may reduce the benefits of handwashing. According to researchers at the CDC and Mayo Clinic, drying hands is equally as important a…
CSEF · 2018
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to study the effect of combination antifungal agents on the treatment of candidiasis and the yeast cellular structure to develop a treatment. Methods/Materi…
CSEF · 2018
Behavioral & Social Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals My objective for this experiment was to examine whether or not organized imagery can help reduce or prevent a panic attack. Methods/Materials 12 organized pictures,12 disorg…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics Second Award
Objectives/Goals Many people have bad posture, and bad posture can lead to health problems later in life. Our group's goal was to create a light, easy to use, effective and inexpensive postu…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals CRISPR/Cas9 has an enormous potential to treat chronic and genetic diseases through its versatility and efficiency in editing DNA. However, this technology has yet to be imp…
CSEF · 2018
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives/Goals Commercial eyedrops are made twice as large as they need to be. This leads to a lot of medical waste. I wanted to understand the factors that determine drop size in order to…
CSEF · 2018
Plant Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose is to see if lichen can photosynthesize in more Mars-like conditions than on Earth and identify which lichen species is best suited for producing Oxygen for huma…
CSEF · 2018
Mathematical Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals RSA encryption is used to protect a person's privacy on the internet. Part of the encryption process involves quickly distinguishing large prime and composite numbers. The o…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry Second Award
Objectives/Goals Achieving solar powered photochemical synthesis has long been the dream of scientists. Unfortunately, flaws with existing photochemical reactors and the solar spectrum's lac…