Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to determine which model of bridge (arch, beam or truss) could withstand the most weight. My hypothesis was that the truss bridge would withsta…
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to test a homemade brick and to see which material added to that brick would make it the strongest. The materials I added were cloth, wire, str…
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to increase the final strength of concrete by adding aggregates. I had no odjectives. Methods/Materials The experimenter mixed pre-packaged concrete mix with wat…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn which wood , Douglas Fir or Oak, produced the most energywhen burnt. Methods/Materials a full size steam locomitive was used. Douglas Fir and Oak w…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if sand and non-sand grout mortars treated with a sealant decrease the effectiveness of insecticide residuals. Methods/Materials…
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project's objective is to determine the percent of additional strength of the modified Warren Truss when verticals are inserted. My original hypothesis was that the modif…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to find out which natural juices prevent spoilage and bacterial growth on meat. Methods/Materials I used apple juice, lemon juice, vinegar, tomato juice, orange…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals We tried to determine if the various prices of three different soccer balls made a difference in its performance. Methods/Materials We used a contraption to take place of an…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To compare the price of each battery by analyzing the cost per one hour of lifetime. Methods/Materials 18x6.5 piece of wood , Hammer, 9 nails, 9 Mini Scew lamp bases, Solder…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine which method of popping popcorn was the most energy-efficient: Jolly Time microwave, Orville Redenbacher#s microwave, Jolly Time stove, or Orville R…
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine which material will resist low speed automobile collision impact damage the best and potentially meet the Highway Transportatio…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Which technology produces better photos, and is more efficient? Because of emerging image-gathering technology, I believe digital photos will be a better quality than the fi…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This experiment is designed to test what mouthwash is most effective in killing bacteria from the oral cavity. I hypothesized that Listerine would be most effective because…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to find out which substance is the best for filling microwave heated hot packs (bean bags): dried corn, rice, black turtle beans, macaroni, soyb…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to compare the effectiveness of various common clothing fabrics as barriers against UV radiation. My hypothesis was that the thickest, mos…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to test three different materials of pipes (plastic, copper and steel), three different liquids (glycol, glycol mixed with water and water), and three diffe…
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine whether or not size effected the weight carrying and span capacity of an I-beam. If it did, what variations of the flange / web ratio made it stronger, and what…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective is to find out which eye lens and window film are the most effective in blocking out light. Methods/Materials I am using Daphnia to test the effectiveness of di…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine if there will be a better bond strength with the laser light cure or the high intensity visible light cure. Methods/Material…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Our objective is to see which common beverage will leave the darkest stain after washing. We think that the chocolate milk will leave a darker stain than grape juice, orange…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of our project is to determine which paint combination will best protect against moisture in actual application. Through our research we have found that it is…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine what is the safest fabric to wear if exposed to fire. Methods/Materials Looking at natural and synthetic fibers, one 8cm x 6cm piece of the fol…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals What cleans the most pesticide residue off of fruit? Cold tap water, hot tap water, cold tap water with soap, or hot tap water with soap? Methods/Materials Thirty-six test a…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To find out if the labels on cans of whole kernel corn are all telling us the truth. Methods/Materials First I washed off the scale, dried it thoroughly and set it to zero.I…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Probably the most common and most dangerous food allergy is Peanut Allergy. My excperiment was to find which counter surfaes are the most resistant to peanut oil and which c…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find out how much electricity could be saved by switching from a 60-watt light bulb to a 13-watt energy-saving bulb with a similar light o…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to compare heating materials that could be used as a backpack warmer in order to keep a person warm in the morning while walking or riding to…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the experiment was to determine which medium priced, non-rechargeable, D cell alkaline battery made the most mechanical energy. Based on my study of battery a…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to find a convenient and reliable way to relieve pain from burns on the hand. My goal is to find the solution to that, and call it; The Burn Glo…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to see what sealent could protect marble the best from acid rain. Methods/Materials I coated marble pieces with different sealants. I put 3 m…