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 · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals In my Phase I research project my goal was to arrest the development within the larval stage of Zophobas morio (mealworms). Zophobas will not pupate if they are maintained i…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology Third Award
Objectives/Goals Bee pollination accounts for 15 billion dollars in added crop value and more than one-third of the food consumed in the U.S. For almost ten years, Colony Collapse Disorder (…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine whether or not biodegradable and non-biodegradable grey water affect how herbs grow. Methods/Materials The method included…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project is to discover whether or not there is a difference in the pulse rates of Aurelia Aurita (Moon Jellyfish) Ephyrae between normal and low dissolv…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology First Award
Objectives/Goals Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) is a Neglected Tropical Disease caused by the parasitic nematodes Wuchereria and Brugia. Over 120 million people worldwide are infected…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology Second Award
Objectives/Goals Parkinson's Disease (PD) is characterized by the death of dopaminergic (DA) neurons. The hallmark of PD is toxic aggregates of a-synuclein (a-syn) that induce degeneration o…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Caffeine and cisplatin's effects on NADH related energy production pathways within a breast cancer cell line. Methods/Materials Treated cells with different concentrations o…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective for this project is to see the affects of different test subjects, against the Varroa mites. Methods/Materials Powdered sugar, Oyster mushrooms, Shimeji Mushro…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine if sodium lauryl sulfate is present in face washes and if it will cause behavior differences in c. elegans. Methods/Materials SLS…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine and quantify the effect that leeched soil pollution has on pill bugs (Armadillidium vulgar) Methods/Materials Materials use inclu…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine the effects of ocean acidification on the growth of Halimeda incrassata. Methods/Materials 5 identical 2-5 gallon containers, 1…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My science fair project was designed to find out if and how an acidic level of pH (acid rain) would affect the health of calendula flowers. Methods/Materials I bought 24 cal…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this test is to measure the efficacy of antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress induced on D. magna. Methods/Materials 2000 Daphnia and aquarium, microscope…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project was to determine which variety of Coca Cola was healthier and why. Methods/Materials The pH was tested first and it was determined through NaOH…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The experiment was meant to figure out whether there's a meaningful difference in the way different types of pesticide affect a bee's lifespan. I decided on my question beca…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Millions of gallons of pollutants end up in the oceans each year, affecting millions of marine organisms. This experiment aims to understand how Pyrocystis Fusiformis (a mar…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals In this study, the effects of stimulants and depressants were tested on the roundworm, C. elegans. Animals exhibit a characteristic thrashing behavior when placed in liquid.…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine which type of Ultraviolet Ray (A or B) would have the most lethal impact on yeast colony growth. Methods/Materials UV-sensitive…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of discovering the effects of sotalol and caffeine on the heart rate of Daphnia magna is to observe if these substances actually have an effect on heart rate. Me…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Which Essential Oil will kill flies the fastest between Lemongrass, Lavender, Basil or Eucalyptus? Methods/Materials Put the 300 unhatched fly larva in a container and cover…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals This experiment grew out of an interest in identifying natural ingredients that could potentially be used in dog hygiene products to manage bacteria proliferation. Methods/M…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to see the effect that pesticides have on plant growth. Methods/Materials 10 organic garlic, 10 conventionally-grown garlic, 10 organic potatoes, 10 convent…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology First Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this research project is to assess the mutagenicities of three major herbicides: 2,4-D, atrazine, and trifluralin, in an effort to determine if the substances…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals This is my 6th year of ongoing annelid and mollusc science experiments. I previously discovered that high concentrated tea waste liquid (TWL) is a potent toxin to worms/snai…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Formaldehyde is a known hazardous compound and a human carcinogen. Over the last few years, it has been found in household goods such as furniture and textiles. The harmful…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Corals have a symbiotic relationship with the algae zooxanthellae, which carry out photosynthesis on the coral, providing the reef with essential sugars, lipids, and oxygen.…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals To find whether certain substances affect the heart rate of Cladocera Daphnia. Methods/Materials Water fleas, caffeine, alcohol, microscope. I added small amounts of alcohol…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine the salinity tolerance of microorganisms at the Arcata Marsh. Methods/Materials Water, including substrate and floating plants…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine whether exposure to over-the-counter medications (aspirin, acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, pseudoephedrine) adversely affects…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Oceanic metallic pollutants make it important to examine the effect on marine life. This project focuses on an essential building block in the aquatic food chain, algae, and…