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 · 2019
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives The Moon is devoid of a global magnetic field and atmosphere and is thus directly exposed to space plasma and solar radiation. Due to the emission of photoelectrons and collection…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives Three-dimensional topological Dirac semimetals (3D-TDSM) have been increasingly studied in the areas of materials science and condensed matter physics due to their unusual three-d…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives The gauss accelerator is a simple device that accelerates a ball bearing using magnets without an external power source. This project investigates the factors that affect the ener…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives As concluded by the U.S. Department of Energy, aerodynamic drag exerted upon motor vehicles dissipates approximately 8-12% of potential energy provided by finished motor gasoline…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives GOAL: My objective was to engineer and program an automatic self-driving robot that can destroy weeds with a minimal amount of weed killer. Methods METHODS/MATERIALS: Laptop compu…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives Caring for specific plants can be difficult, especially for individuals with busy schedules. Many existing solutions to this problem deliver limited functionality at a significant…
CSEF · 2019
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives The objective of my experiment is to explore the effects of fin shapes on the altitude a rocket achieves. Methods Rocket made with interchangeable fins/ Altimeter/Accelerometer /L…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives The objective of this project is to create a widespread smoke detection system that can rapidly detect wildfires while consequently alerting firefighters and citizens about the im…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives Drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of road accidents. However, existing technologies such as the Driver Alert System by V olkswagen monitor the movement pattern of the ve…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives My objectives or goals are to go to the fair and do a good job with my presentation and maybe get a place award in the award ceremony but, if don't I'm glade that I went. Methods…
CSEF · 2019
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of this study is to determine which frisbee weight and launch angle resulted in the furthest flight distance. Methods 3 frisbees of varying weight (200 grams, 175 gr…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives This research project explores the interconnected schemes of ultra-low power ambient backscatter to function as the basis of the next generation of telecommunications technology i…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives The objective is to determine if different liquids placed in a crystal wine glass would emit different notes when tapped with a metal spoon or rubbed on the rim with a wet finger.…
CSEF · 2019
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives The objective was to find if the difference in dimple pattern of a golf ball affects the spin rate, distance, and ball speed of the golf ball. Methods Three different golf balls,…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives I wanted to explore the impact of sympathetic vibration or resonance on a bass guitar. My hypothesis was that the A note would cause the most sympathetic vibration. Methods The pr…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives Many magazines like Via (published by AAA), Bay Area Parent etc. claim that there is a gravitational anomaly at Mystery Spot. There are other such claims of gravitational anomalie…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives My goal is to design and build a small-scale device that generates electricity from the force of ocean waves. My purpose is to help people who do not have access to electricity, f…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics Fourth Award
Objectives The objective of this project is to build and program a Health Band to be worn like a watch to help predict and prevent heart attack, cardiac arrest, and strokes. This band is des…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives Cosmic rays are an unsolved problem in space exploration. While manned Mars missions are possible with current propulsion systems, the threat of cosmic radiation has not been addr…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives We wanted to learn how to get the most efficiency out of the production of energy from the solar panel. Methods We used clear, colored films to cover the solar panel. We used a lu…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy Third Award
Objectives There are multiple techniques used to find the distance to stars using observational data. Which of the two commonly used methods- spectroscopic parallax and period-luminosity (P-…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives My goal was to determine how particle size affects viscosity of chocolate. Methods My project materials are: stir sticks, micrometer, baking pan, chocolate (sugar, cocoa nibs, coc…
CSEF · 2019
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of this project is to determine the effects of proximity to a surface on aircraft wings. Methods Wind tunnel, variable-height wing, force sensor. Tested upwards forc…
CSEF · 2019
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives In this project the goal was to find which of three rotor designs on a windmill worked the best and spun fastest. Faster spin means more rotations per minute to create energy more…
CSEF · 2019
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objectives of this study was to measure the effect of the depth of the dagger board (sail boat) in the water and how varying the depth impacted sailing at different points of…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives Although solar is one of the primary sources of clean energy, current photovoltaic (PV) technology has an efficiency of only 15-20%, and temperature is one of the main factors aff…
CSEF · 2019
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives To verify stability of wings with our without winglets. My goal was to verify which which type of wing is preferable from a safety versus efficiency. Methods Building a wind tunne…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives The purpose of my project is to figure out and determine the efficiency rate of using a copper coil as a heating element. In a sense, induction heating versus modern day stove top…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives My objective was to build a car that would run on itself using a generator attached to the axle. My goal was to have it run forever using its own power. Methods Materials: 1. A ra…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives The objective of this study is to determine whether charge forms on a tennis racquet and a tennis ball as a result of the racquet hitting the ball. Methods 1. Construct electrodes…