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 · 2018
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine what material provides the best protection for an electronic device when dropped on to asphalt. I believe that the styrofoam cover will provide t…
CSEF · 2018
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine which object or building materials would block the wireless signal the most. Methods/Materials Wireless router, smart phone…
CSEF · 2018
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine which colored birthday candle burns quicker. Methods/Materials 6 different color candles, timer/stopwatch, lighter/matches, and s…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals As the most requested hygiene items at homeless shelters are toothpaste, shampoo and body powder, I wanted to create an all-purpose tooth, hair and body cleansing powder tha…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is testing the effects of different dielectric materials on capacitance by building capacitors with different materials and physical dimensions. Tests were don…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine how drivers are exposed to UV light, and whether any characteristics of the vehicles can predict how much UV light they will b…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to figure out why turf is usually hotter than grass. On hot days when my soccer team had to play games on turf, we always complained that…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine how different types of potato starches affect the tensile strength of bioplastic. Methods/Materials A variety of 5 different potato starches, corn syrup, water,…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of my science project was to determine which of six different plastics (polyester, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, and ABS) took the longes…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Due to their light weight and high strength attributes, carbon composite materials are being used more frequently in airplanes, cars, and sports equipment. However, I want t…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This original project idea was conceived when I visited a beautiful glass building that used shades insides to cover the glass walls during the midday. I learned that althou…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this engineering project is to develop a Prototype Case that reduces H-Field Radiation emitted from Cellular Devices by 10%. Cellular Device usage continues…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to find out which material out of cotton balls, rubber mats, foam, plastic bags, shredded paper, and plaster of Paris will be the most effecti…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to compare the effectiveness of non-traditional recycled materials versus commercial materials as thermal insulation. Methods/Materials The…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to test how the conductivity of different materials change when pressure is applied to them. Methods/Materials 3 10in. pieces of wire, 9-vol…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine what fabric is the most flammable, and what fabric is the least flammable; and therefor, should be use for children's clothing or…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to test various materials to determine which ones collect the most atmospheric water when exposed to the same environmental factors. I also…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine how different materials (such as cardboard, plywood, aluminum, glass, plastic, steel, and bricks) affect the propagation of wireless signals in…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My primary goal is to make tempered chocolate molded items so they won't melt in my hands. My primary hypothesis is that if tempered chocolate is melted and reformed at a te…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to find out which natural material is best insulator(best at resisting heat). Methods/Materials Cooler, natrual materials, microcontroler, contro…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Wood with a density between 0.6 and 0.8 g/cm^3 will burn hotter than wood with a density above 0.8 or below 0.6 g/cm^3. Methods/Materials To conduct this experiment I used s…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Nanotechnology is the science when an element or particle behaves differently when at the nanoscale. One such application is the ability to create nano-paint (spray paints w…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Fingerprints are unique to each of us but obtaining a print isn't always 100%. This test was to determine which process would be most reliable of matching fingerprints to a…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals To create an energy efficient roof which gives the benefits of a white roof during the hot summer months without compromising the benefits of a dark roof during the cold mon…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to find out if the shear strength of Velcro will be affected by the amount of times it is pulled apart and put back together "cycled#. Meth…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This project is meant for fixing shirts and other things that need sewing by saying what would be the best thread and stitch that they should use if they want it to hold the…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to determine what material attenuates a WiFi signal the most. Methods/Materials Connect NETGEAR wireless router, check settings. Connect Andr…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to determine what additive would best increase the porosity of permeable concrete with the least decrease in compressive strength. Permeable…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals A sound wave is the pushing and pulling of air, creating vibration and projecting it. The human ear receives these #waves# of vibration using the eardrums, and sends signals…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Conductive Paint is paint that can conduct electricity. You can make it using graphite powder and glue. The purpose of this project is to create a conductive paint that work…