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 · 2008
Applied Mechanics & Structures Third Award
Objectives/Goals To determine the optimal tube transport carrier model, robotic arm tube gripper design, robotic arm gripper pad type, and Pressure (PSI) for proper extraction and insertion…
CSEF · 2008
Mammalian Biology Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to see if a radiometric thermal imager can detect pre-clinical stages of arthritis in a quick and noninvasive method. Methods/Materials To est…
CSEF · 2008
Electronics & Electromagnetics Third Award
Objectives/Goals My goal is to reduce the photovoltaic cost by using the multijunction (MJ) concentrator cell as a viable energy source. Methods/Materials I first performed an analysis using…
CSEF · 2008
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Third Award
Objectives/Goals This study viewed the evolution of genes related to Serine Protease Inhibitor Activity throughout several species of Drosophila. The goal was to extend the theoretical predi…
CSEF · 2008
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals To find the most efficient way of producing downforcein a car by altering aerodynamics. Methods/Materials Using a wind tunnel I tested car bodies I designed & carved out of…
CSEF · 2008
Environmental Engineering Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my study is to create a biodegradable packaging material using starch, glycerin, vinegar, and baking soda solution. The quality of the biodegradable packaging…
CSEF · 2008
Earth & Planetary Sciences Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to determine if different ocean bottoms affect the height of a breaking wave. Phase II of this project was to find more accurate data by using…
CSEF · 2008
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Third Award
Objectives/Goals Question: Does the consumption of foods high on the glycemic index increase the potential of developing Low Malignant Ovarian Serous Tumors? Hypothesis: If foods consumed wi…
CSEF · 2008
Mathematics & Software Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine the most efficient prime-testing algorithm from a widely used algorithm (control) and four algorithms I developed. The algorithms…
CSEF · 2008
Behavioral & Social Sciences Third Award
Objectives/Goals Though studies have shown children#s fears correlate with age, little is known of the influence of socioeconomic status (SES) on childhood fears. The purpose of this study w…
CSEF · 2008
Microbiology Third Award
Objectives/Goals To optimize the growing conditions of the alga strain Neochloris oleoabundans at the lab scale and then in a photobioreactor to maximize lipid production and extraction for…
CSEF · 2008
Zoology Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine the color, fragrance, and flavor that are most attractive to bees. Then to determine which of these three characteristics plays the most import…
CSEF · 2008
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals When strawberry juice ruined a lunch pail after leaking out of the baggy, we wanted to find out if there is a particular brand with a better zip-seal. We thought the name br…
CSEF · 2007
Plant Biology Third Award
Objectives/Goals Hydrogen peroxide can benefit plant growth in two major ways: 1) improved aeration; and 2) killing microorganisms that may be harmful to plant growth through its bactericida…
CSEF · 2007
Applied Mechanics & Structures Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to show how well the Kutta-Joukowski Lift Theorem explains Magnus Force on spinning cylinders. This was achieved by comparing theoretical l…
CSEF · 2007
Environmental Engineering Third Award
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to determine whether sand, carbon, or foam best removes the dangerous pollutants and excess nutrients in the storm drain outfall runoff that flows into the…
CSEF · 2007
Zoology Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine if goldfish contain long-term memory capabilities or the ability to remember an event or an occurrence when shown three colo…
CSEF · 2007
Plant Biology Third Award
Objectives/Goals The prevalence of two related non-native species was examined and compared throughout Humboldt County. Both species are commonly known as pampas grass, but their scientific…
CSEF · 2007
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Third Award
Objectives/Goals Copper sulfate is a widely used aquatic hericide. It is used to kill 'weeds' in ponds, lakes and streams. Since it is added directly to water, where other desirable organism…
CSEF · 2007
Product Science (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals My mom sprays herself with a little of perfume everyday and she smells great. I am wondering why perfume smells so soothing and which ingredient in the perfume causes it to…
CSEF · 2007
Mammalian Biology Third Award
Objectives/Goals Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI MRI) is the current imaging modality of choice in the acute evaluation of ischemic stroke. Computed tomography perfusion (…
CSEF · 2007
Microbiology Third Award
Objectives/Goals When studies began showing the concept of antibiotic resistance, researchers felt that the remedy was to give patients lower dosages of antibiotics, as subtherapeutic dosage…
CSEF · 2007
Microbiology Third Award
Objectives/Goals This experiment was conducted to see if there was any effect of electromagnetic fields on the growth and health of Chlamydomona. Methods/Materials In the experiment, two sam…
CSEF · 2007
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Third Award
Objectives/Goals Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid is an important nutrient that keeps your body healthy. Ascorbic Acid is a water soluble vitamin that can be destroyed. The way foods are stored co…
CSEF · 2007
Physics & Astronomy Third Award
Objectives/Goals The paper characterizes the behavior of localized surface plasmon polariton (LSPP) propagation on two-dimensional metal nanoparticle arrays. As excitations of surface electr…
CSEF · 2007
Behavioral & Social Sciences Third Award
Objectives/Goals To study the effects of age and gender on choices in the Prisoner's Dilemma game. Methods/Materials 137 students (age 10-17) were offered candy rewards in a Prisoner's Dilem…
CSEF · 2007
Electronics & Electromagnetics Third Award
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to build a propulsion system using electromagnets to drive the magnetic-levitation train car that we built for last year's science fair. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2007
Zoology Third Award
Objectives/Goals Unlike most vertebrates, nocturnal geckos are born without any rods in their retinas, and must depend solely on their cones for nighttime vision. In daylight conditions, Hem…
CSEF · 2007
Chemistry Third Award
Objectives/Goals To analyze the characteristics of exhaust emissions from the combustion of fatty acid methyl esters (biodiesel) derived from four different types of vegetable oils and devel…
CSEF · 2007
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The San Diego County Cedar Fire of October 2003 was the largest fire in California's history. Black and white ash blanketed my hometown of Poway, and I wondered if the plant…