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 · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine the effect of the concentration level of an enzyme called beta-glucosidase on the amount of p-Nitrophenol produced, which i…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine the rate of DNA degradation when exposed to Ultraviolet light. Methods/Materials Different samples of lambda DNA was exposed to different time…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to discover the effects of caffeine on a regenerating planarian, my replacement for a growing child. I also wanted to know the dosage of caffeine that would…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Propagation of stem cell lines plays a significant role in stem cell research. The use of mechanical means in passaging hESC colonies is preferred, as the probability of ane…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Every year, almost 7000 of the 110,000 organ transplant candidates in the U.S. die while on a waiting list. Tissue engineering has great potential to satisfy the need for re…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine saturated fat content in different cooking oils. Methods/Materials Materials- Cooking oils ,stove , iodine,test tubes,water, measuring sppons,thermometer,a big…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to find an ingredient that would make buttercream frosting heat resistant without changing the main properties of the frosting. Methods/Ma…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Polyketide chains are natural products with antitumor, antibiotic, and immunosuppressive properties. The Aromatase/Cyclase (ARO/CYC) is a PKS domain that cyclizes and aromat…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The process of extracting DNA from a cell is very important in biotechnology. The extraction process involves three main steps: break open the cells, release the DNA from th…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to determine the closest terrestrial tetrapod relative of a modern blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). Methods/Materials For this project, t…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the experiment, as defined in the hypothesis, is quite simple. Using moderate energies and intensities of x-rays in combination with tin particles in close pr…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find out if heat or refrigeration affects the amount of Vitamin C in freshly-squeezed orange juice. My hypothesis was that heating orange…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine which of the various household hand cleaners was the most effective in killing bacteria. Methods/Materials The project was div…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the experiment is to determine which materials neutralize the stomach acid. The materials that will be used to neutralize the Hydrochloric Acid are Tums, Rola…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Yeast is used in bread-making. For yeast to produce carbon dioxide, it must be mixed with sugar and water. The objective is to determine if the type of sugar has an effect o…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The point of my project was to determine if apples ripened in a warmer environment were sweeter than those ripened in a cooler environment. Methods/Materials Fifteen similar…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine whether whole cow, reduced fat cow, goat, human, or almond milk contained the most casein proteins. My hypothesis was that…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I am interested in the growth of grass and how to make the color of grass look inviting. I noticed large brown spots on my lawn and decided to do some research. I found that…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals "Which brand of orange juice contains the most Vitamin C?" The purpose of this experiment was to discover which brand of orange juice would contain the most vitamin C. The h…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my investigation was to find a store bought acne cleanser to help eliminate bacteria and acne. Methods/Materials For my experiment, I used E.coli, Neutrogena…