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.
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy Third Award
Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), or the theory of the strong interaction, states that at the high temperatures and densities produced in relativistic heavy-ion collisions, nucleons de- confine…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
In a vastly increasing energy dependent society, there is need for the transportation of energy quickly and efficiently. Laser power beaming and transferring energy with fiber optic cables a…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Magnetic field sensing is a powerful technique that allows for non-invasive measurements of magnetic structure. For example, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows for non-…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
For three years I have sought out a stellar parallax. This year I wanted to successfully measure a stars parallax and see if a stellar parallax is linear; meaning if I measure a stellar para…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to create a precise control system for applications in microscopy, microsurgery, and robotics. Currently in this area (field), cost and precis…
CSEF · 2018
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to explore how the viscosity of slime (a non-Newtonian Fluid that happens to be fun) changes as the pH of the cross-linking solution (sodium…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Standby power, the power consumed by appliances that are plugged in but not in active use, wastes an estimated 23% of residential electricity. Existing methods to reduce sta…
CSEF · 2018
Physics & Astronomy Third Award
Objectives/Goals My objective is to confirm or refute equations I have derived predicting the interference pattern from double and triple slit experiments. Methods/Materials I wrote a progra…
CSEF · 2018
Physics & Astronomy Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project studies the effects of introducing photons into polarization sets. Specifically, this project applies and extends Malus' Law, which states that…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
Recently, topological superconductors have attracted great interest as a groundbreaking platform to allow for fault-tolerant quantum computing and overcome the limitations of classical proce…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
Yang-Mills theory, one of the most important questions is to mathematically explain the mass gap, in quantum applications of the formulas. this research test the role of simulating the effec…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals My question for my science fair project was 'Can I turn mechanical energy into electrical energy using a fidget spinner?'. I recorded the voltage I was producing from my fid…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
Electrolytes’ water solutions that are ionic conductors can change their specific electrical conductivity as function of ambient temperature, potential difference and current frequency other…
CSEF · 2018
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine which fin and fin placement combination is most optimal for a rocket's altitude. Methods/Materials Inclinometers, air pressu…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
Submersion causes the highest mortality rate of all vehicular accidents. These might be caused by crashing into a water body or by road flooding. Cars normally sink very fast, giving occupan…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
Craters are categorized as primary or secondary. Primary craters are created by the initial impact of interplanetary debris and secondary craters are created by the ejecta from that primary…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals As a passionate RC hobbyist, I've consistently experienced range issues. The objective of this project is: using readily available resources around me, to create a stronger…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
Science has already proven that Noise (i.e. Sound Pollution) in public spaces is not limited to the sound originating from other space users but also from administrative audio warnings & not…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
In this study, the first chromium aluminum bismuthate is synthesized with a formula of CrAl3Bi2O9 as an orthorhombic single crystal with interesting magnetic properties and potential thermoe…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
In the last few years, many exoplanetary systems have been discovered, especially by NASA’s Kepler mission. Much recent work has focused on finding other Earth-like planets, within potential…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics First Award
Objectives/Goals To construct a smart burglar alarm system that is capable of voice recognition using affordable open source electronic hardware, Arduino and Raspberry Pi, and publish the de…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Problem: How can technology be used to make a hectic morning easier? Solution: A smart mirror can be built by designing an HTML page which is displayed on a mirror. The mirr…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics Third Award
Objectives/Goals A phoropter is a large, expensive device that has sets of precisely machined lenses that are used to subjectively determine which eyeglass prescription provides the clearest…
CSEF · 2018
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective for this project is to determine how a rocket's fin length affects its altitude. Methods/Materials Balsa wood, model rocket kit, c6-5 motors, epoxy resin, altim…
CSEF · 2018
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals Photovoltaic (PV) technology is one of the primary sources of clean energy; however, most commercially available PV panels have an efficiency of only 14-16%. The way in whic…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Surveillance devices using laser beams to detect sound are a security threat. The goal of this research was to quantify the ability of irregular transparent treatments to mask reflected modu…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Each year, approximately 600 million people fall sick and 420,000 people die from food poisoning. Often, people consume spoiled foods because there is no significantly visib…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of this research work in the field of quantum theory is to clarify the nature of the two particle quantum correlation phenomenon. The work is divided in two parts. The first part…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy Third Award
In this enterprise, a formalism for describing the outcome of binary-binary chaotic interactions has been developed from computer simulations and mathematical models. In 1899, Henri Poincaré…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective is a proof of concept to show if induction charging can be used on a pacemaker reliable, safe, and at what range to show if it is a better alternative than a s…