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
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Human mast cells produce histidine decarboxylase, which catalyzes the histidine decarboxylation reaction, converting histidine to histamine. This reaction causes histamine t…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this investigation is to verify the accuracy of sodium labeling on several brands of taquitos. The researher is seeking to verify whether the levels were wi…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine which method of chopping onions caused the least amount of tears and/or discomfort to the test subjects. Methods/Materials My ma…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Americans are using sugar substitutes more and more for health issues, dieting and preventing tooth decay. When people use these so called healthy sweeteners, could they hav…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine which artificial sweetener achieves the lowest calorie content without sacrificing taste. Methods/Materials One mass scale balan…
CSEF · 2010
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The experiment is designed to screen individuals exhibiting flu-like symptoms in the community using a molecular diagnostic assay for the 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) virus to de…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to discover which form of hand sanitation is the most effective in killing bacteria. I was curious to determine if many of the product claims were actually co…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine what preservatives keep fruit from turning brown the longest. Methods/Materials Pureed apple, banana, & avocado (480 mL each)…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals I had heard UVC light could be used to kill bacteria. I also found there were UVC wands commercially available for household use. I designed an experiment to test a UVC wand…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine whether natural remedies or Western medication is more effective at the eradication of bacterial growth. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2010
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals In Kimchi¡'s fermentation process, a great deal of Lactobacillus is produced, and this Lactobacillus creates Lactic acid.When Kimchi is preserved for a long time, its sour t…
CSEF · 2010
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that affects about six million people worldwide and is characterized by resting tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity, akinesia, pos…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals This project explains the relationship of the pH of water to the consistency of potatoes cooked in it. In a cooking magazine, it was written that adding a little vinegar to…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to investigate the effects of beverages on tooth enamel. I believe that orange juice with a ph balance of 3.5, will reduce the calcium levels of eggshells t…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Does the amount of acetylsalicylic acid in various brands of aspirin tablets depend on the price of the aspirin tablet? Are CaCO3 (calcium carbonate) antacids or NaHCO3 (sod…
CSEF · 2010
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is characterized by progressive loss of vessels in the lungs. The pathology of the disease includes over-proliferation of smooth muscle…
CSEF · 2010
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Q: Will yeast mixed with sugar substitutes produce the same amount of carbon dioxide gas as yeast mixed with table sugar? H: I think the yeast mixed with sugar substitutes w…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if name brand acetaminophen tablets, Tylenol, dissolve at a quicker rate than generic tablets. I believe name brand will dissolve faster and decr…
CSEF · 2010
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Fruits with carotenoid pigments are excellent sources of antioxidants and provide several health benefits including prevention of cancer. My project was to understand the mo…
CSEF · 2010
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see how temperature, salt, and sugar affect the speed of fermentation in kimchi. I hypothesized that warmer temperatures and increased amounts of salt an…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to learn what method cleaned stuffed animals of dirt and bacteria the best. Methods/Materials I used 15 stuffed animals (5 for the control group and 10 for testi…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if over-the-counter acne creams or prescription acne creams are more effective at removing facial bacteria. I believe the prescription acne cre…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Which Acne Medication Really CAN Zap that Zit? Because acne is bacteria-based, the experiments in this project involved growing two types of bacteria, and observing which re…
CSEF · 2010
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Test to see which antacid stops acid buildup the best by measuring the percent change of egg white mass in an environment with the enzyme pepsin and hydrochloric acid, simil…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project is to determine which antibacterial wipe brand is better for killing bacteria. I believe that the antibacterial wipe brand with the greater amount of Clorox will…
CSEF · 2010
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to find out which food group (protein, carbohydrates, dairy, fats) will best protect the lining of the stomach if eaten before taking a non…