Browse 21 real Materials Science and Engineering projects entered in 2016, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
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…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Keeping people warm is a worldwide problem. With my project, I attempted to create an efficient heating device made from cotton strips saturated with a solution of carbon na…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine if narrower bands of the light spectrum excite a luminescent plastic star to different degrees, thus causing the star to glo…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to understand what type of wood would be best for a home in a cold region. I tested which wood had the best heat retention to see which wo…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals I wanted to learn how graphene could affect the heat conduction properties of commercial thermal paste, and understand if graphene can be used for improving heat removal fro…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objectives of this study was to find out how many volts it takes to light up different thickness of lead. This led to a second objective. My second objective was is ampe…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals My objective is to extend the time of the current Nomex fire suit#s ability to protect firefighters from permanent damage due to exposure from direct flames and high intensi…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective was to measure the desiples the speaker amplifide with the different materials from inside a box. Methods/Materials Testing the difference between different ma…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to measure and compare two different sound frequencies once the materials are put in front of it. Methods/Materials Acoustic foam (2¡± x…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine whether specialty stiches are necessary for certain fabrics when sewing. Methods/Materials Sewing machine, 50 weight thread, 3 fa…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals To determine how different biomass-based components in the manufacture of biobased polymers (bioplastics) affect tensile strength. Methods/Materials A variety of biomass-bas…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Our goal is to find a way to make a practical cooling apparatus used for recreational and military uses that cools down a person's body. Methods/Materials 1. Plastic tubing…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study, is to determine which construction material best withstands the effect of acid rain. Methods/Materials 15 2x2 inch samples of construction mater…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project is about the effect of material on sound absorption. I believed that cotton would absorb the most sound, because it is thicker and more dense. I found some resear…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine the impact rapid temperature change has on protective coatings. Methods/Materials Ice, Water, Bucket, Lab, Oven, Gloves, Safety g…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To observe two different thermite reactions and determine whether copper oxide or iron oxide thermite would cause more observable damage (melting) to the test subject (made…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to find an infill and/or turf backing that is the coolest. This research can be used for football, soccer, and other sports fields in the fu…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to save energy and help environment by studying different roofing materials and how the different roofing materials properties help it therm…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to test various new materials for the use as a more affective means of protecting our firefighters in case of emergency situations during a wi…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective was to find which fabric provides the best insulation. Results Six equal cups of ice, six different kinds of fabric, wet measuring cup for measuring the melted…