CSEF · 2009
Flying Rats
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Do seagulls connect people with food? Methods/Materials Materials # Finger Foods # Recording Log # Camera # People (on some tests) # Brown bags # Watch Results on graph Conc…
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CSEF · 2009
Free-Range vs. Caged Chickens: Influence on Yolk Color and Size
Zoology
Objectives/Goals I have had chickens for pets for two years, and the eggs they lay seem to have brighter, larger yolks than commercial eggs. I wondered why this was, and this is what led me…
CSEF · 2009
Geckos, the Amazing Wall Climbers: How Do They Do It?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out how geckos are able to walk on walls and ceilings, and if there are any materials that they can't stick to. Methods/Materials Several different…
CSEF · 2009
Global Impacts of Rising Aquatic Temperatures on the Survival of Carassius aurutus
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The test provided and was based on the idea that increasing temperatures of aquatic environments affect fish's abilities to survive. To replicate their environment for the p…
CSEF · 2009
How Does Nutrition Affect Honeybee Longevity?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This project was designed to assist in the national search for the cause of Colony Collapse Disorder, which is destroying domestic honeybee colonies. I sought to identify or…
CSEF · 2009
How Does Temperature Affect the Transformation of Caterpillar to Butterfly?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This project attempted to determine how temperature affects the metamorphosis of cold-blooded Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) larva (caterpillar) and pupae (chrysalis) to butt…
CSEF · 2009
How Mice Habitats Affect Cognitive Skills
Mammalian Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My goal for this project was to study how four groups of mice habitats would affect their cognitive skills. I also sought to determine what, and how much they would learn in…
CSEF · 2009
Impact of Osteophase and Herbal Extracts on BMD Levels
Mammalian Biology First Award
Objectives/Goals After researching a medication based on herbal components called osteophase, I have decided to conduct an experiment concerning the impact of osteophase and its herbal compo…
CSEF · 2009
Increase Your Fitness, Inflate Your Ego
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to find the difference between an athlete's lungs and those of a non-athlete. I wanted to test the effect that staying active has on one's body,…
CSEF · 2009
Investigating Bird Populations in a Recently Restored Lagoon
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The San Dieguito Lagoon is a newly restored wetland with recently created homes for waterfowl. Many millions of dollars have been spent to return this lagoon region back int…
CSEF · 2009
Is a Horse's Stride Length Affected by Its Own Shoulder Angle or Height?
Mammalian Biology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project is to determine if a horse's stride length is affected by its shoulder angle or height. Methods/Materials This experiment included measurements…
CSEF · 2009
Lead Bullets Poisoned the Condors. Are Grizzly Bears Next?
Mammalian Biology First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if lead from a hunter's bullet is absorbed in condor, bear, and human digestive fluids. Methods/Materials To represent typical…
CSEF · 2009
Mapping Blue Shark Populations to Evaluate NMFS Preservation Efforts
Zoology
Objectives/Goals A week-long snorkeling field-trip to Catalina began my keen interest in Marine Biology. A family friend is working on a study regarding tagged Blue Sharks (Prionace glauca).…
CSEF · 2009
Mazed and Confused
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This project determines, with the supplementation of numerical data, ants# capacity to acquire new knowledge by attempting to train them to memorize the layout of a miniatur…
CSEF · 2009
Mealworms to Pupa: Which Type of Light Bulb Will Change Mealworms into Pupa Fastest?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this science project was to determine which type of light bulb (black, incandescent, flourescent or infrared) changes mealworms to pupa the fastest. Based o…
CSEF · 2009
Pavlov's Fish: Do Goldfish Respond to Certain Conditioned Stimuli in Anticipation of Being Fed?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine whether fish can be conditioned to recognize when they are going to be fed. Question: Do goldfish respond to certain conditioned…
CSEF · 2009
Perception and the McCollough Effect
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine the effect of pre-induction gratings in perception of the McCollough Effect, and to establish where in the visual cortex the Eff…
CSEF · 2009
Pick a Turn, The Fastest Turn
Mammalian Biology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Which turn is the most efficient for the transition between Backstroke to Breaststroke: the "Dropdown" turn, the "Swivel" turn, of the "Flip" turn? Methods/Materials Materia…
CSEF · 2009
Psychometric Comparison of the ADAS with a Computerized Measure of Reaction Time among Alzheimer's Disease Patients
Mammalian Biology Third Award
Objectives/Goals Alzheimer's Disease can only be diagnosed clinically by documenting the presence of dementia. The Alzheimer#s Disease Assessment Scale (ADAS) has become the de facto #gold-s…
CSEF · 2009
Regeneration in Earthworms
Zoology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of regeneration in earthworms is to find out whether specific severed segments will affect the different regenerative processes in either half of the worm, and…
CSEF · 2009
Saddle Sense: Which Saddle Pad Material Keeps the Horse at the Coolest Core Temperature After a Twenty Minute Workout
Mammalian Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The experiment is to examine different materials of saddle pads by measuring a horse#s core temperature, after a twenty-minute work out. The comparison is between three diff…
CSEF · 2009
Scents of Direction
Zoology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Our underlying goal of the entire project was to find a non-toxic, environmentally safe, pheromone based ant repellent. Methods/Materials We tested for the existence of each…
CSEF · 2009
Sight, Smell, or Taste: How Do Ants Find Their Food?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project was to discover what senses ants use to find their food. The possibilities that were tested were sight, smell, and taste. Methods/Materials Food…
CSEF · 2009
Slow and Steady Won the Race: Surprising Findings about GABAA-mediated Synaptic Inhibition in Brain Slices
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Neuronal processing critically depends on the timing of synaptic inhibition. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in mammalian brain circu…
CSEF · 2009
Soy: Carcinogen or Prevention?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals This project is to determine if isoflavone phytoestrogens found in hormone replacement therapies may promote the development of breast cancer tumor cells in menopausal women…
CSEF · 2009
Studying the Effects of Stress and Nutrition on the Growth Rate of Mice
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine if placing mice in varied environments and different diets would affect the weight gained or lost. Methods/Materials Twenty-four mice were placed in…
CSEF · 2009
Sugars' Effects on Ants
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This experiment tests the effects of different sugars on the energy and hyperactivity level of the Pogonomyrmex californicus, or the harvester ant. The concept of a sugar hi…
CSEF · 2009
Tadpole Development and Temperature: Does It Matter?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if water temperature had an effect on the rate of leopard frog tadpole development and metamorphosis. Methods/Materials I raised…
CSEF · 2009
The Amazing Gecko
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My projects purpose was to use two geckos & test their vertical running time on 7 surfaces with added conditions. I added 2 more surfaces and changed the pH factor of the ra…
CSEF · 2009
The Bug Bully
Zoology
Objectives/Goals For my experiment, I wanted see if animals have a way of thinking or emotions. I believe that insects have a bit of the same mindset that more advanced and modern animals do…