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CSEF · 2015

TEC Peltier Tile Efficiency for Cooling and Heating

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals My science fair project tests my hypothesis on whether the Peltier tile is more efficient in cooling or heating. Also to see if it can be used in daily life. Methods/Materia…

CSEF · 2015

The Durability of Nail Polish

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to find the most durable nail polish utilized in various lifestyles, while minimizing exposure to harmful chemicals. Methods/Materials Six nail p…

CSEF · 2015

Twinkie Resist

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals I did this test to see if Twinkies can resist water, similar to a store bought water resist for leather. I tested to see if my different Twinkie mixes stood up to water resi…

CSEF · 2015

Which One Wood You Burn?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to burn different types of wood to see which one lasts the longest. The results will help people choose the longest lasting wood to burn in a…

CSEF · 2014

Burn Baby Burn: Which Wax Will Burn the Longest?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My project was to determine whether Beeswax, Paraffin Wax, or Soy Wax would burn longer as a votive candle. I believed that Soy Wax would burn longer as a votive candle beca…

CSEF · 2014

Can 3D Printing Replace Major Retailers?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of 3D printing and the potential impact of how we acquire goods. Methods/Materials Eleven various items ranging from a door s…

CSEF · 2014

Detecting Radiation in Everyday Objects

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My objective was to test to see if the public should be concerned about radiation levels in everyday household objects. Methods/Materials A lead-lined radiation-shielding bo…

CSEF · 2014

Did You Catch That?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Human and computer interactions are becoming increasingly common, and as a student very interested in robotics and technology, I decided to test children ages eleven to thir…

CSEF · 2014

Got Hurt? Make a Cold Pack at Home!

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether an instant cold pack can be made using household chemicals, that is as effective as commercially available instant cold packs. Methods/…

CSEF · 2014

Guess What's Cooking?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award

Objectives/Goals Objective: My objective was to test different types of metal cooking pots to determine which one would leach the most amounts of metal in a 25% citric acid solution boiled f…

CSEF · 2014

Is a Higher Priced Soccer Ball Worth the Money?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award

Objectives/Goals Our project is to determine whether a more expensive soccer ball travels further and is more consistent than a less expensive soccer ball. We think the more expensive soccer…

CSEF · 2014

Light It Up: The Energy Efficiency of Light Bulbs

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objectives of my project was to compare the energy efficiencies of incandescent, compact fluorescent (CFL), and name brand and generic LED light bulbs. I hypothesized th…

CSEF · 2014

Tennis Shock Absorbers: Bad Vibes?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Objective/Goals: Tennis players worldwide use tennis shock absorbers. They believe that a reduction in racket vibrations help them play better. But do the shock absorbers ac…

CSEF · 2014

The Best Firewood

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Third Award

Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to find the best firewood in terms of most heat with the least smoke at a good price. It is important because more and more people in our commu…

CSEF · 2014

The Cell Phone Microscope

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of my science project was to find out whether the cell phone micoscope that I created functions better than a simple microscope. Both of these microscopes have…

CSEF · 2014

ThINK Before You Print!

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals This project was designed to find out which of the most commonly used font styles would save the most ink, and thus save companies, government, schools, and individuals a su…

CSEF · 2013

Are Helmets Really Safe?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to test the protective abilities of three select helmets that represent the three different levels of lacrosse helmets, beginner, interm…

CSEF · 2013

Battle of the Bulbs

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to find out how different types of light bulbs perform and to answer the question, "which type of light bulb has the best practical value ba…

CSEF · 2013

Build vs. Buy a Computer

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn whether it was more cost efficient to build your own computer or to buy one. I believe computer companies are charging too much for their computers…

CSEF · 2013

Comparing Cooling and Heating of Athletic Shirts

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to test what athletic shirt companies claim their shirts do, which is to keep you warmer or cooler in different conditions. We compared ath…

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