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 · 2017
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals To determine whether sunscreen actually blocks out all the photons from entering the leaves. Methods/Materials Used 16 arugula plants in total with 4 in each group. For 3 ou…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project was to differentiate the operation and sound quality of bone conduction and dynamic driver headphones. Methods/Materials The following materials…
CSEF · 2017
Mammalian Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine whether people can localize sound better with one ear or two. Methods/Materials Each test subject was placed in the center of a r…
CSEF · 2017
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science fair project is to determine if young children can mistake common medicines sold over the counter for candy that is similar in appearance. Methods/…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals To determine if the concentration of a calcium hydroxide solution (limewater) affects how much carbon dioxide it can capture. Methods/Materials Limewater with different conc…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Due to their light weight and high strength attributes, carbon composite materials are being used more frequently in airplanes, cars, and sports equipment. However, I want t…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures First Award
Objectives/Goals Point-of-Care diagnostics demand for a versatile, inexpensive, sensitive, and simple-to-use electrochemical sensor. Currently, many products on the market use expensive opti…
CSEF · 2017
Computational Systems & Analysis Second Award
Objectives/Goals To create a system to track, monitor, recognize, and diagnose Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in real-time, which can be integrated with or improve upon the current iWatch and…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The Cave Mapper is designed to make a map of a cave, room or any enclosed space. This years project was about making the fourth version of the cave mapper which is the trans…
CSEF · 2017
Microbiology (General) First Award
Objectives/Goals With the growing issue of antibiotic resistant bacteria, anti-virulence therapies have emerged as an attractive and effective treatment regimen against pathogenic proliferat…
CSEF · 2017
Toxicology First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to measure the lifespan of larvae and adult fruit flies exposed to cell phone microwave radiation. Methods/Materials 24 larvae fruit flies and…
CSEF · 2017
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine which source of cell phone transmission- voice or data - emits more non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, to determine if the d…
CSEF · 2017
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. A deeper understanding of how breast cancer grows and spreads can help in the development of life saving…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this research is to optimize the Chemical Vapor Deposition synthesis method of 2D Molybdenum Disulfide by analyzing the effect of Molybdenum Oxide to Sulfur…
CSEF · 2017
Mammalian Biology Third Award
Objectives/Goals The Osteochondral (OC) interface is composed of the subchondral plate (ScP), the attached articularcartilage (AC), and the calcified cartilage between. Histology has suggest…
CSEF · 2017
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals To find a cheap and effective method to detect multiple types of cancer with the use of the alpha fetoprotein Methods/Materials I created a test strip with rayon polyester b…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals Through which media does a green monochromatic light (laser of 450nm) travel the fastest? I am attempting to measure the speed and energy of light as it travels through a me…
CSEF · 2017
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to ascertain the validity of the aforementioned lab techniques in assessing the presence as well as the typology of Citrus Tristeza Virus s…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Traditionally, tissue cultured plantlets use sugar provided in the medium for energy because the jars in which they are housed are sealed. My objective was to test if sectio…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My objectives and goals were to see a temperature difference in 200mL cup of water. I would use different amounts of ammonium nitrate, a crystal that has a chemical reaction…
CSEF · 2017
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find if dogs can distinguish the difference between three primary colors. Methods/Materials Blue, Red & Yellow Felt (all the same size), various food & p…
CSEF · 2017
Microbiology (General) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The experiment sought to determine a novel method for combating antibiotic resistance among gram-negative strains by targeting the quorum sensing signaling pathway responsib…
CSEF · 2017
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Recent outbreaks of Zika (ZIKV), Dengue (DENV), Chikungunya (CHIKV), and Ebola are neurovirulent. Trends in congenital and neurological manifestations (microcephaly, Guillai…
CSEF · 2017
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to create a compact and portable heart rate monitor that visualizes pulse into waves, allowing for an easier user experience, and to provide…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This original project idea was conceived when I visited a beautiful glass building that used shades insides to cover the glass walls during the midday. I learned that althou…
CSEF · 2017
Microbiology (General) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Submitted by Partner Methods/Materials Submitted by Partner Results Submitted by Partner Conclusions/Discussion Submitted by Partner
CSEF · 2017
Zoology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Sea star populations, recently hit by sea star wasting syndrome, have been declining at my local tidepools, and throughout the West Coast. Water temperature is rising, and r…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Starting in the 1960s, concerns about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have been raised. Multiple international organizations have researched these concerns, finding little or…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals I chose to investigate hydroponics because I was thinking of the future of environmental issues. The goal of this project was to test three methods of hydroponics and find t…
CSEF · 2017
Toxicology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine whether various store-bought products or various peppers are more effective in repelling mosquitoes. I believe that one of the st…