Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science fair project is to determine whether the buildings shape, angle, and location has an effect on the Tsunamis damage. Methods/Materials The first thi…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine the best gear combinations and crank arm lengths for a single speed BMX race bike on a designated course. Methods/Materials A 200…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Using a KTM 65cc dirtbike, I determined how tire pressure would affect the stop rate of the bike on different surfaces. Methods/Materials I am using my KTM 65cc dirtbike. I…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I hypothesized that the cinnamon gum would reduce the most microbes. My problem was which flavor of gum reduced the most bacteria, though both flavors have an even chance to…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if different household substances would kill whitefly on hibiscus plants. I thought that the canola oil, dish soap, and whitefly insecticide wo…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experimnet was to determine whether or not the friction-reducing design of the Speedo Fastskin II full body suit is truly able to increase the speed in w…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My objective was to stimulate the research of space glues that could have prevented the heat shield failure on the Space Shuttle Columbia and future spacecraft repairs by ma…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This study was designed to evaluate what types of proteins make up the protein content in different hotdogs, and to see if variations in protein content and quality affect p…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My goal was to explore the relationship between the structure of a material and its strength. I answered the question: Will changing the structure (or the form: flat, rolled…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if different amounts of water would affect the strength of concrete. I believe that there is an optimum amount of water that will make a concrete…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if the 2004 field emitters used on our farm still perform well in water output and uniformity. New emitters from 2005 and 2006 were also tested…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals It is widely agreed that sunblocks do a relatively effective job of blocking UVB rays which are ultraviolet rays that cause sunburn as well as skin damage, and potentially,…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective was to find which high speed train concept produced the most lift and least drag and use that to prove effectiveness of the wing in ground effect. Methods/Mate…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals This research effort was to gain a better understanding of the physics and engineering principles related to the operation of a potato cannon. Research goals were to find ou…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Estimates of the degree of fuel that is not combusted in a typical 4-stroke engine ranges from 5-20 percent. With gas prices rising and oil supplies dwindling, the need for…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My goal in this project was to find out why it is easier for a gymnast to do a tuck positioned flip compared to a lay-out flip. My hypothesis was that when the mass in a rot…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I wanted to determine if biodiesel made from waste vegetable oil (WVO) is a comparable replacement for diesel #2. I hypothesize that they both will burn approximately the sa…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To find out which fast food chain store's French fries contains the greatest amount of calories. Methods/Materials Methods: First, we constructed our calorimeter. Then we we…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine which set of three sets of ice bullets, all containing different amounts of sawdust, is the most effective at penetrating a dryw…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find a way to enable musicians to turn pages of music without interrupting their playing. To do so, it was necessary to use some other means to flip the…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Golf companies design slogans to entice people to buy their product. Slogans like "The #1 brand in golf" and "Distance doesn't have to be hard" are only two of many ways by…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objectives of my project were to test which type of synthetic oil best preformed the job of reducing temperature or friction on the pistons of a cars engine, which in my…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to find which household cleaning products were most effective in killing germs. Vinegar will be the most effective household cleaning pr…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine if adding waste materials to concrete affects its strength. There are two goals to be achieved by adding waste materials to c…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To find out out how different liquids affect the functionality of a flash drive. Methods/Materials Six different flash drives, Diet Coke, Tide Laundry detergent, water, plas…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to get an understanding of which sunscreens are most effective against ultraviolet radiation. Methods/Materials I used a UV detector to detect how many UV r…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out if chewing mint-flavored gum, cinnamon-flavored gum and simply chewing with nothing in your mouth would effect the temperature of your mouth. Me…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which of five hand cleaning agents (water, bar soap, antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, or isopropyl alcohol) would be the most effective at r…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the project was to build one trebuchet made of wood with supplies in my school's woodshop class. I changed each feature in order to see at which settings it w…
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal with my project was to find out which microwaveable popcorn brands produced the highest percentage of popped kernals. Methods/Materials I popped thirty varying brand…