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 · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
In this work, it is clarified how sound velocity slows down in corrugated pipes. The reduction of sound velocity, in particular, its dependence on geometrical structures of inner corrugation…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives The objective of this study is to determine if a change in altitude influences how many subatomic particles are observed in a Wilson's Cloud Chamber. Methods Utilized a homemade W…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives My goal is to develop a traffic light system that will do just that while ensuring the safety of lives and properties at the intersections of the roads. I intend to combine commer…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives The objective of this project is to study the dynamic properties of granular solids by measuring angle of repose, packing density, and size separation. Methods 3 different granula…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
The problem of organism protection from damaging impact of new terahertz-radiating devices integrated into practice is as important as a searching of new methods and ways of therapy and main…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives The objective of this project is to create a blind cane with sensors that is simple to use, operates on a rechargeable, low-power battery, and detects objects at a distance of mor…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
This project is an investigation to determine if a Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) can generate excess electrical energy ("Sustainable Energy"); thereby powering itself and an external load…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Silicon is the leading semiconductor material but has inherent limitations such as low band gap and low electron mobility relative to other semiconductors. Metal oxides are currently being s…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives The objectives of this project were to grow the metal oxide strontium titanate (STO), analyze its structural and electrical properties at various temperatures, and compare those p…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Since the first discovery of an exoplanet in 1989, new stellar companion detections have strengthened astronomers’ understanding of the Universe’s origins, components, and future. By utilizi…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
The motions of stars and gas contain valuable clues about the distribution of matter inside of their host galaxy. A rotation curve plots the rotational speed of interstellar gas and stars as…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives Skipping stones is to throw stones in such a way that the stones bounce off the water several times.The objective of this experiment was to find the favorable angle and shape of s…
CSEF · 2019
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of this experiment is to determine if temperature affects how high a ping pong ball will go in a direct airstream. Methods Yardstick, ping pong ball, hair dryer. Pla…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives The purpose of this science fair project is to determine the amount of radiation that different types of household devices emit. Methods This project tested ten devices (such as a…
CSEF · 2019
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of this study is to determine if the weight and number of blades on wind turbines effect the voltage output it generates. This could help us generate better energy w…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives My objective was to discover if the viscosity of liquid impacts the effectiveness of a simple hydraulic system. Methods In this project, I used 4 liquids of different viscosities,…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
This investigation reports the finding of three new High Mass X-ray Binary (HMXB) candidates using Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) in the central 30 parsecs of the Galactic Ce…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
The goal of this project was to determine the most efficient number of fletchings on an arrow, testing to see how a change in this number of fletchings would affect the shooter’s accuracy. I…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Asteroids are generally distant and faint, making exact estimation of their shape and size by direct observation difficult. One way of measuring them indirectly is to time the asteroid as it…
CSEF · 2019
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives As demand increases for energy, wind turbines have become an intriguing source of electricity around the world. However, wind turbines face many challenges including wind speeds i…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Blazhko effect which is a long-period modulation in amplitude and period of light variations associated with RR Lyrae stars, has bothered several generations of astrophysicists since it was…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives At any given moment there are approximately 660,000 people on the phone behind the wheel, and also 35% of teenagers text and drive even though they know it is dangerous. This is c…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives The purpose of my experiment is to determine how the temperature, gas type, and pressure affect the speed of sound. Methods To isolate the air in which the test will take place, I…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives The objective of this experiment is to find a technique to measure concentration of food coloring in the solution using optical methods. Methods I built a compact home-built spect…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
As technology increases in function and ability, threats against security and privacy also grow. The results of this project could better refine the ability of sending undecryptable messages…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy Third Award
Objectives This project explored how changing the center-of-mass in a gravity powered model race car (pinewood derby car) affected its speed. My hypothesis was that the car would go faster t…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
When small drops of Newtonian fluid splash onto solid surfaces, small circular and semicircular touchdown events, dubbed “trickle” events, appear near the edge of the splash when viewed from…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives Due to the limited availability and high prices of devices that measure body tremors, I developed a cheap, portable device that can measure vibrations in the hand. This can be use…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of this experiment was to discover whether coated acoustic guitar strings have less change in note frequency, compared to uncoated acoustic guitar strings, allowing guitar player…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Fuel efficiency and consumption is the most important economic and ecological factor in the transport industry. This study investigates how golf-ball style dents applied on certain areas of…