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 · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals There is nothing more precious than life! Yet, in the United States and around the world, many lives are being lost because of senseless killings due to possession of high-p…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals This project compared the properties of two types of non-Newtonian fluids, colloidal and polymeric, and searched for and found a mechanism causing those properties at a mole…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The project tested the difference in rotation speeds between the modern three blade wing shaped windmill design and the older eight blade flat windmill design. The author hy…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project is to create a shock absorber that will be cheaper and as efficient as a store-brand shock absorber. Methods/Materials An acrylic sheet, two acrylic t…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project is to see whether a shorter or longer wheelbase is more efficient for driving. If cars can turn efficiently, then it will save time and energy. Method…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment was to determine the effectiveness of different wave barriers at different locations on a tsunami-induced seiche wave. Methods/Materials A wave t…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment was to determine the optimum wind farm configuration for each axial configuration and determine the overall most efficient turbine at different w…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals I tested a Riddell Attack helmet and see how it would hold up when I dropped a weight on it. The weight simulated the defensive player giving the hit and the helmet was the…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures First Award
Objectives/Goals To investigate if, curvature forms of Cones, Chutes, and Coils could be better options than Winglets as wingtip devices that minimized wingtip vortices. Methods/Materials Te…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals This project is to demonstrate what alternate materials can be used as a substitution for the traditional snow chains in snow or ice in the event of an absence of proper tra…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Head injuries are a serious issue in professional sports, especially in baseball. The pitcher is the most vulnerable position for injury, and Major League Baseball does not…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The choice of regular polygon shape for the perimeter of a short hollow structural support column can increase a column's compression strength by several times. The objectiv…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to redesign a passive matrix liquid crystal display, using a flexible polymer as a substrate as opposed to glass used in commercial displays.…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals I wanted to create wing designs that would generate more lift than the conventional wing for commercial planes. My question was: Will a wing with a curved leading edge or a…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of our experiment was to see if the temperature of a baseball affects the distance it travels when bounced off a wall. Methods/Materials 1. 30 baseballs , 2. P…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is not only to test the strength of different rigid eggshells, but also to try to create an affordable, easy to construct, and overall better tempo…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to confirm in cold temperatures the Lego Pneumatic system would lift and push more weight using less pressure per square inch (PSI). Methods/Ma…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to show the comparison between robots and humans in the real world. One of my major goals during my science project was to prove that robots c…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals As the blade of a horizontal axis windmill passes through the air, air pressure creates lift which improves blade performance. However, air pressure forms a vortex at the ti…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals What affects how much a cantilever arm will bend? Specific test: How will changing the length of a cantilever arm affect how much the free end moves with the same weight? Hy…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose is to find out if maglev trains are more efficient than wheel trains. Methods/Materials We designed a track that allowed both maglev and wheel trains to be launc…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals This project's objective is to compare the strengths of 3D printer plastics and internal structures under a variety of stresses: shear, torsion, flexure, and tension. Method…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals This experiment sought to discover the most effective angle of channel, and at what angle does air speed begin to decrease? Also the correlation between the opening of the c…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to create a prosthetic forearm that could utilize synthetic muscles, operate off of a biometric system, and be made inexpensively. I based th…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals A solar water heater is designed that uses the properties of a parabola to heat water and maximize the efficiency of this transfer through flow rate. If the flow rate of the…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Drowsy driving is common and can cause fatal accidents and severe injuries. The purpose of this project is to design, build and test a special device, worn as a headpiece, t…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Earthquakes turn up out of the blue and we need to be prepared.I wanted to know what materials for joints would be best and what reinforcements would work well with them. I…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals I investigated if the effectiveness of different materials' ability to block radiation was affected by their mass. The hypothesis is: of all the materials tested, including…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The main goal of my project is to recreate quadruped walking motions seen in certain species into a self-built robotic system. In addition to this, the aim was to also integ…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals the objectinve of my experiment was to determine the effects of the rocket fuel grain on the thrust provided over time Methods/Materials For the experiment I used a hybrid r…