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.
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
The state of Coahuila de Zaragoza in Mexico is a leading producer of cantaloupe (Cucumis melo). Unfortunately, overproduction of this fruit is a common phenomenon in the south part of this s…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
The efficiency of hydrogen gas production through electrolysis was explored by changing concentration of the electrolyte and its types, material of electrode, and voltage. A solution of diff…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry Fourth Award
The reduction of dopamine levels due to the malfunction of dopaminergic neurons results in Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Current treatments, lacking neuroprotective functions, face challenges in…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
The objective of my project was to test the differences in types of bottled and tap water and develop conclusions on what type of water is best. My hypothesis was that there is not distinct…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals This project determines which oxidant is the most effective at removing N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) when added to the ultra violet advanced oxidative process (UV-AOP) duri…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry Fourth Award
Affinity-mediated drug delivery utilizes electrostatic, hydrophobic, or other non-covalent interactions between pharmaceuticals and a delivery system to extend medication release and improve…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Mitochondrial respiration produces an influx of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are highly reactive molecules that attack other cell components. An excess of ROS leads to oxidative stre…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My goal with this project was to see if different cookie sheet types affected the color of the bottom of the cookie. Methods/Materials My materials were: Cookie batter from…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry Fourth Award
Cancer remains a pervasive and ominous threat as the second leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for one in four fatalities. The survival and proliferation of tumors in ca…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Surgical dressings today are suboptimal because they trap moisture and do not prevent penetration of water causing bacteria to grow, leading to infection. An ideal surgical…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Arsenic is a carcinogenic contaminant that pollutes the groundwater, a consequence of poor arsenic disposal. Various techniques are used to remove arsenic, such as oxidation, coagulation-flo…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry Fourth Award
The intermolecular charge transfer occurring at the interface between an electron donor (D) and an electron acceptor (A) can give an excited state called “exciplex”. In another way, exciplex…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
CRISPR-Cas systems are the adaptive immune systems of bacteria and archaea. CRISPR systems allow cells to develop immunological memory by storing information from foreign DNA in the bacteria…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
In order to study and understand biological processes, it is necessary to be able to track intracellular interactions between molecules. Fluorescent proteins are often fused onto a protein o…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
Fungal pathogens are a major cause of crop damage. In these fungi, Cdc14 could be a critical phosphatase for regulating cell division by ending the mitotic process, as demonstrated by studie…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The current, commonly-used technique of systemic drug delivery for modulating brain function lacks specificity, decreases efficiency, and threatens patient safety. An urgent…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
In the past several decades, research regarding volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released from various sources, particularly plastics, has found them to create massively adverse health effe…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 40 million people worldwide are infected with HIV-1. While there is no cure for HIV-1, Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
In today's world, the mass production of carbon dioxide, created by modern machines is resulting in climate change and increased ocean acidity. The purpose of this Direct Methanol Fuel Cell…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry Second Award
Multidrug resistance (MDR) drastically curbs treatment success in cancers and other systemic diseases. A membrane pump overexpressed in tumors, Pgp, renders cancer cells ‘resistant’ to our w…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to understand the effect of ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) of tomato pomace to extract soluble solids. Methods/Materials Tomato pomace w…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Fire is one of the accidents that can cause death and property damage to leave a deep impression on the victim. It can be avoided if precaution steps are taken at an early stage. The selecti…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Nowadays lead poisoning is the most common type of heavy metal poisoning. Children are even more at risk as they absorb a greater proportion of lead at a faster rate compared to adults. Chil…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
Bioluminescent strains of Pseudomonas syringae pathovar (pv.) tomato was developed for a high-throughput resistance assay. There has been an effort to generate a pathogen carrying a luminesc…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
Asymmetric synthesis is an organic chemistry field directed to the production of chiral molecules with high optical purity which constitute a large part of the drugs and agrochemicals becaus…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals In an increasingly unsustainable world, the demand for high-performing, rechargeable batteries is increasing. Lithium ion batteries, specifically, have been the subject of m…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
The floatation and rapid propagation of algal cells in eutrophic water are the key factors of cyanobacterial blooms. The buoyancy regulation of cyanobacteria is particularly important, becau…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Slaughtering of huge amounts of farmed chicken worldwide results in huge amounts of feathers. Unless they are properly dispensed and/or adequately utilized, accumulations of the chicken feat…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals In recent years, the wrinkle fabrication of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) has attracted scientists' attention as it provides a cost-effective way of producing nanostructures.…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Diesel fuel is one of the leading contributors to environmental pollution and can be very costly for individual consumers. Biodiesel, which is fuel made from plant and animal oil rather than…