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CSEF · 2019

What Brand Is a Hit?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives The objective of this study is to determine which brand of baseballs will travel a further distance when hit off of a tee with the exact same bat velocity. Methods Seven different…

CSEF · 2018

AA Showdown

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals This project is intended to produce a battery among a chosen set of Duracell and Energizer batteries which will save you time and money in various situations such as emergen…

CSEF · 2018

Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to prove scientifically which leavener should be used in baking projects for best results. Baking soda and baking powder make baked goods rise d…

CSEF · 2018

Best Shock Absorbing Shoe Sole Material

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

Objectives/Goals Many athletes and even casual runners develop leg joint, hip, and spine problems due to high impact stress on the foot and leg muscles. Shoe soles play an important role in…

CSEF · 2018

Childproof Lids. Do They Work?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Childproof medicine bottles are bottles meant to keep children from eating medicine. Experiments were performed to determine what bottles were the least childproof. The hypo…

CSEF · 2018

Current State of Batteries

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

Objectives/Goals Buying a battery these days is very confusing. There are so many different brands and types of batteries and all seem to claim to be the best or the most economical. This ex…

CSEF · 2018

Electrolytes in Gatorade

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine if different flavors of Gatorade had different amounts of electrolytes. Methods/Materials 3 different flavors of Gatorade were used. The flavo…

CSEF · 2018

Fact or Friction

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to measure the efficacy of various motor oils to reduce heat cause by friction. Methods/Materials Wooden test stand (2"x 2"x 8" post), copper…

CSEF · 2018

Measuring the Attributes of Different Fabric Weaves

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

Objectives/Goals In this experiment, I wanted to find out if there was a relationship between the weave of a fabric (plain twill satin weave) and the strength stretch and fray of it. I teste…

CSEF · 2018

Surface Temperatures of Turf Samples and Infills

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine what factor significantly causes turf to heat up. Finding the distinct factor will prevent turf installers from their turf rea…

CSEF · 2018

The Effect of Hydrogels on Stain Removal

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Our objective for this project is to conduct an experiment to determine whether polyacrylamide hydrogels are able to act as a stain removing vehicle when tested against diff…

CSEF · 2018

What's Your UV Defense?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to test the effectiveness of three different types of sunscreen active ingedients, which were oxybenzone, titanium dioxide, and a combin…

CSEF · 2017

Are Caps on Medication Bottles Really Childproof?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals All my life I have taken medications because I have Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, which is a very rare connective tissue and heart disorder. Over time I have taken a variety…

CSEF · 2017

Are Pro Teck Surfboard Fins Safer?

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

Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to determine if the flexible edge design of a Pro Teck surfboard fin will reduce fin cuts. Methods/Materials I dropped ballistic gel molds onto…

CSEF · 2017

Burn Rate of Fabric Softeners

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to observe the flammability of different fabrics and how harmful they may be on common fabrics worn daily. Methods/Materials Five types of…

CSEF · 2017

Can a Smartphone Do Medical Imaging?

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

Objectives/Goals The objective is to test a smartphone microscope and determine the best way to design a functional prototype with multiple applications centered around the prevention and de…

CSEF · 2017

Cosmetic Chemistry

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The Objectives/Goals for my project were 1) compare the ability of name brand lip balms to homemade lip balms in softening dried apples over a one-week time period & 2) comp…

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