38,465 real projects from ISEF, the Canada-Wide Science Fair, JSHS, AJAS, the Calgary Youth Science Fair and the California Science & Engineering Fair — searchable by meaning, and filterable by fair, year, category and award.
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My objectives were: To build a 2m and a 70cm one-quarter wavelength ground plane antenna; to determine their standing wave ratio (SWR) and resonant frequency to see how well…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to test hydroelectric water turbine efficiency. Methods/Materials Many materials were used throughout the project but the turbine itself is m…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to find out what really is the best material for parachuting by calculating its drag. This project involved 8 trials in which a Polyester, Silk,…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Injuries are a common occurrence in sports of all types. Football, in particular, causes concern in coaches and parents because of the higher incidence of injuries. Often ti…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this investigation was to determine which wind turbine design, of four, is the most efficient. Methods/Materials I tested four types of wind turbines for wh…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Problem: Every one minute, one person dies from a heart-disease related event globally. Heart disease often strikes through myocardial infarction, or heart attack. Objective…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Make a collision avoidance system and algorithm that overrides user input to maneuver a quadrotor away from potential threats. Maneuver the drone in a variety of test cases…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine if the brightness of light affect the luminescence of phosphors? And which phosphor (Zinc Sulfide or Strontium Aluminate) w…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine what types of materials are most effective in blocking alpha and beta radiation. I hypothesized that all the tested materials wo…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Even the most efficient consumer light form, the LED, converts between 5-40% of its energy input into heat. Everyday household LED bulbs have large radial heatsinks to remov…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine that if I increase the amount of cells in a battery, would the electricity produced increase in a linear relationship. Meth…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Design and prototype a low cost wearable device for senior citizens that will automatically alert family members worldwide, in the event the senior falls down and loses cons…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Our objective/goals was, if a certain amount of air (depending on the weight of the objects being placed on it) is let into the hovercraft then the hovercraft will hover. Me…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals Soccer balls appear to move faster and further on artificial turf surfaces than on natural grass fields. Inflation seems to affect how far and fast balls go. This experiment…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Rotor blades used in many home appliances, electronic equipment, and aircraft contribute to significant amounts of noise pollution, which negatively affects people's quality…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if a neodymium magnet, battery and a copper wire are capable of creating a high source of magnetic field resulting in constant motion making it t…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine the effect of pot size on the efficiency of natural gas conversion into heat energy on a stove. Methods/Materials Four aluminum…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My project explained how best to protect armored vehicles, the problem is making the armor strong but keeping the vehicle maneuverable. Spaced armor (pairs of parallel armor…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics Third Award
Objectives/Goals My project goal is to measure the angle of the user#s feet, to determine if their gait was proper, display the collected data or allow for real time correction of the feet,…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals This project was created to attempt to qualify and quantify the benefits and drawbacks of two different methods for converting solar power to electricity. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals Solar stills are systems in which contaminated water is evaporated and condensed to produce clean water. I created four cups of water (one containing regular water and the r…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals There are over 38 million people who are deaf in the United States alone (Harrington, 2014). Cochlear implants, which are used to treat patients who are deaf or hard of hear…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to analyze two possible blood spatter pattern variables. Specifically, it was to determine if: a) the greater the height from which the blood…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The main objective of this project is to determine whether there is a clear correlation between the spectral type of a star, and the frequencies of light it emits (color). M…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Hydroelectric power is a clean energy source, but must be made more efficient. With the drought, it is increasingly important to use the limited amount of water available in…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the study was to compare different cosmic radiation shielding methods and materials to protect spacecraft and crew. Methods/Materials A self constructed cloud…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine which of eight 3-D geometric shapes scatters the most light, by using a lux meter to measure reflected light. Methods/Materials B…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This project was designed to determine if wearing a swim cap while swimming increases your speed. My hypothesis was that using a swim cap would help increase your speed sign…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine which factor most impacts the stability of a vortex in a rotating fluid. Methods/Materials Multi-speed turntable, basin, wa…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The goal was to create a low cost continuous temperature monitoring device that detects sudden rise in body temperature and helps prevent Febrile Seizures and other high fev…