Browse 125 real Physics and Astronomy projects entered in 2016, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals This experiment was conducted to investigate the feasibility of utilizing a helical antenna and customized mechanism to optimize Wi-Fi strength at various locations. In the…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the experiment was to locate the frequency the frequency that controlled and extinguished the fire the best. It was hypothesized that if low frequencies were…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals My main objective was to create a set of affordable devices that will allow people to monitor the efficiency of sunscreen protection in real-time and aid visually disabled i…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was build a scintillation counter using inexpensive, easily available materials and to demonstrate the applications of the scintillation counter in…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this engineering project was to create a prototype that would detect heatstroke and dehydration. The portable device aims to detect heatstroke based on body t…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals To determine if any physical characteristic of a Pelton Turbine may affect its efficiency. Methods/Materials Used Cura and 123D Design software to design various Pelton wate…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine how different temperatures would affect the magnetic pull of a magnet. I believe that if the magnet is heated it will have a wea…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals To date, over 5000 exoplanet candidates have been discovered orbiting around stars other than our Sun. However, the vast majority of planet systems discovered are considered…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Solar Thermoelectric Generators (STEGs) convert the heat generated by sunlight directly into an electrical current through the Seebeck Effect. Despite its excellent reliabil…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals In the absence of human intervention, a collision between a near-Earth object (NEO) and Earth is inevitable. In an attempt to predict and prevent possible collisions, scient…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to create a tool that can water plants with the appropriate amount of water thus reducing water wastage and ensuring proper plant growth. Me…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to gain an understanding of aerodynamic principles that I could then apply to my design of an observation drone aircraft for Mars exploration. Methods/Mater…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine if a tokamak scaling law will still apply (in L-Mode) if reactor size is scaled down. Some goals include building an ultra-high v…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this task was to determine if the power output of a three blade horizontal axis wind turbine could be improved by incorporating simple whale tubercles into…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals I wanted to explore the phenomena of lowering the boiling point of water through decreasing air pressure or adding solutes into the water. Methods/Materials Using a vacuum p…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The goal of the project is to create a device that will help baseball players optimize bat motion. Two key components of a good swing are bat speed and followthrough. Bat sp…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The Camera Obscura, also known as the pinhole camera, uses a simple hole which mimics the iris of an eye. The goal was to build a Camera Obscura that successfully captured t…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine if an amateur astronomer can contribute to science by measuring double stars accurately using amateur methods and equipment. Mea…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Phase 1 - Would differently shaped fins affect rocket performance? Phase 2 - Methodology improvements to validate results and improve upon standard rocket kit fins. With sur…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to be able to create a 3D map of a cave or any enclosed space. With the help of electronic devices such as Raspberry Pi and LIDAR and the ba…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals I want to understand how changing the distance at which an object spins around a center point affects the centrifugal force experienced. Methods/Materials I used a box fan m…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals By comparing two methods of generating electricity, the objective is to figure out which is the most efficient. As one method requires a shaking motion and the other require…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals For my project, I built a noise generator in order to prevent multicopters (drones) from flying in areas where they could cause danger. I had heard that multicopters had blo…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to create a robot that could be controlled by EMG signals. This approach could lead to improved prosthetics as well as to advancements in remote…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to engineer a mechanical invention that successfully converted human power into electricity. Through the means of a pedal generator, the go…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy First Award
Objectives/Goals I wanted to find out how much of the cosmic rays are coming from the Sun and how much are coming from outside of the solar system. My hypothesis is that the cosmic ray count…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals According to The Heart Foundation, the number one cause of death in the United States is Heart Disease. Doctors around the world use stethoscopes for the diagnosis of variou…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals In what ways does the temperature affect a magnet? How could you measure the strength of a magnet? Methods/Materials One large ceramic magnet(size should be 4 ½) Plastic ton…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My project is to find out if different solutions have different surface tensions. The purpose of this project is to see if affecting the surface tension of an ecosystem can…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine advantages of different sails in different scenarios. Methods/Materials Pool, Boat, 3 Triangular Sails, 3 Rectangular Sails, La…