Browse 23 real Materials Science and Engineering projects entered in 2011, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if density affects the ability of a substance to absorb heat, and if so, to what extent. I hypothesized that a substance with a…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is aimed for business buildings that either have sound that does not want to flow out to the streets (e.g. Music Schools, Bands, etc.), or buildi…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals In my "Breaking Wood" project, I wanted to learn what was stronger - real wood from a tree, or plywood, and if the heaviest woods are strongest. Based on research, I hypothe…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which type of fencing would be the most effective at reducing noise: wood, rock and mortar or strawbale, so that we could build a fence of the…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In response to Assembly Bill 32 (the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006),on January 1, 2010, the California Energy Commission required all new residential buildings comply…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Why does a nichrome wire get hotter than other wires? My hypothesis is that the elements in a nickel-chromium alloy wire must be more resistant to the flow of electricity an…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to conduct a scientific experiment to answer the question "Does sound travel loudest through solids, liquids or gases?" Methods/Materials T…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals Magnetorheological (MR) fluids increase their apparent viscosity when exposed to a magnetic field due to the presence of iron in the mixture. The purpose of my experiment wa…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In our experiment, we tested the relationship between the molecular mass of a fuel and the amount of energy it produces. The whole idea of this experiment was to see if curr…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to prove that a white wood roof is a better thermal insulator than other possible materials and color combination in this experiment. Met…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals For my science fair project I chose to research how different materials insulate. My hypothesis was that water resistant materials, like fleece, would insulate the best. Met…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project is to find which roofing material can keep the inside temperature of an enclosed box the most consistent over the course of a day. The roofing m…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals For my experiment I tested to see if specific non-furious elements can interfere with a magnetic field. My hypothesis was that if I place different elements between my magne…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn which fire-resistant roofing material was the best at insulating a home. Methods/Materials Various roofing tiles- asphalt, concrete, clay, metal, a…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My hypothesis is that a radiant barrier will work more efficiently with a larger air space between it and the heat source. Methods/Materials I made an apparatus (a 12"x12"x2…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which of five household material insulated sound the best. Methods/Materials A scale model of two rooms were built using a 12:1 inch ratio. The…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals After an experience in the kitchen with a skillet, I wanted to test four common metals and their resistance to a change in temperatures. My hypothesis is that the cast iron…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to test the impact resistance of an STF (shear-thickening fluid) at different temperatures. STFs have been investigated as possible replac…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The goal was to determine which adhesive would be the best to attach carbon fiber landing gear to a foam radio controlled airplane. Methods/Materials Two common lightweight…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project is to determine which household substance will slow down the ice nucleation process of water. The reason I'm investigating this is because…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which material (black paint, tin or cement) collects the most solar energy and if the materials could be used for an alternative renewable ener…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine which type of wood produces the most heat in relation to the cost per cord. It also compares burn length to determine the efficiency of each type…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if the type of porcelain conditioner has an effect on the bond strength of orthodontic brackets when bonded to porcelain. Metho…