CSEF · 2012
Hummingbird Nectar Preference
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Is color important to a hummingbird when choosing food sources? Methods/Materials Materials: 5 hummingbird feeders, sugar, water, non-toxic tasteless food color, journal, ca…
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CSEF · 2012
Hydroelectric Generator
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals My objective is to build a hydro electric generator and test it to find out the relationship between the heights of the water and the amount of electricity generated. Method…
CSEF · 2012
Hydroelectric Generators: Oscillating Water Column vs. Tapered Water Channel
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine which hydroelectric generator produces the highest electrical output, the Oscillating Water Column or the Tapered Water Channel. My hypothesis…
CSEF · 2012
Hydrogen Hotrod: Can Adding Hydrogen Increase Your Car's Fuel Efficiency?
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective in doing this project was to determine if adding Hydrogen, produced by electrolysis, can positively affect a vehicle#s fuel efficiency. Methods/Materials Determ…
CSEF · 2012
Identifying Family through Fingerprints
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals I will attempt to show that fingerprint patterns show similarities in family members. Methods/Materials The materials I used in my scientific experiment are fourteen human s…
CSEF · 2012
If Corn Seeds Are Hydrated, Will They Have a Faster Germination Rate?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine if the germination rate is affected by hydrating corn seeds. Methods/Materials Using approximately 240 corn seeds divided even…
CSEF · 2012
Impact of Flashing vs. Continuous Lights on Reaction Time
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This year my family was involved in an automobile accident. The purpose of my project was to show if flashing brake lights were added to cars, would this decrease the number…
CSEF · 2012
Impact of Nutrition on Mice
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of the project is to understand how different types of food affect mice's weight. Methods/Materials 1. Prepare 4 mice cages with toys, shredded paper for bedding an…
CSEF · 2012
Impact of vRNA and M1 Protein on the Structure and Budding Mechanism on the Influenza A Virus
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this research is to elucidate the structure and budding mechanisms of the influenza A virus using cryo-electron tomography. This project also aims to compare…
CSEF · 2012
Inappropriate Use of the Lotka-Volterra Predator-Prey Equation
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this study was to demonstrate that the Lotka-Volterra differential equations may not be the appropriate equations to describe certain predator-prey models, wh…
CSEF · 2012
Increasing the Efficiency of DMFCs Using Different Supply Conditions, Temperatures, and Catalysts
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals This project was designed to improve the efficiency of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells by testing different factors including oxygen flow rate, methanol solution concentration, t…
CSEF · 2012
Influence of Tides on Behavior of Light-Footed Clapper Rails
Zoology Third Award
Objectives/Goals The Light-footed Clapper Rail is an endangered bird that inhabits Western coastal marshes. Light-footed Clapper Rails are shy animals and difficult to monitor for behavior a…
CSEF · 2012
Infrared Light and Carbon Dioxide Gas: A Planetary Blanket
Earth & Planetary Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to verify that Carbon Dioxide gas blocked the transmission of infrared light as I learned in did when my science class studied climate chang…
CSEF · 2012
Innovation in Autism
Behavioral & Social Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) struggle with social, communication and behavioral issues. One of the most common, stereotypy (repetitive motions), can cr…
CSEF · 2012
Insulation Innovation: Putting Phase Change Materials to the Test
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The inspiration to do this project came to me because my mother is always cold, and I wondered if there was a way to amend that. The purpose of this project was to see how P…
CSEF · 2012
Internal Ballistics: How Do Different Gun Powder Loads Affect Performance in a Rifle Match Competition?
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if there is an ideal gun powder load that produces the best results in a bench rest rifle match competition. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2012
Internal Global Combustion Warming Engine
Environmental Science Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project is to find out if the residual heat produced by the internal combustion engine of the car could be a major contributor to global warming. I…
CSEF · 2012
In the Eye of an Artist
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine at what age a child can draw the human body with the fullest amount of body parts. Methods/Materials In this project I tested 45 subjects. Ther…
CSEF · 2012
Intracellular Ion Channel Drug Potency Assay: Ensemble Mitochondrial Measurements Demonstrate Bilayer Platform Potential
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Ion channels and transmembrane proteins are crucial in regulating many physiological processes. Scientific and sensing measurements of ion channel conductance depicting acti…
CSEF · 2012
Investigating if Different Soil Types and Ash Additives Are Effective in Removing Bacteria from Polluted Water
Microbiology (General) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project is to investigate if different soil types and ash additives are effective in removing bacteria contaminants from polluted water. The reason…
CSEF · 2012
Investigating Optimal Sound Frequencies for Rescue Signaling
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My family and I spend a lot of time hiking in the Idaho forest. Most of the time we don#t have cell phone service. I carry a whistle in case of emergency. This made me wonde…
CSEF · 2012
Investigating Properties of Computer Generated Holograms
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals Last year, when I was in sixth grade, I created holograms by capturing interference fringes onto a holographic plate using a laser. This year I wanted to find out if it was…
CSEF · 2012
Investigating the Bacteria Contamination Levels on Different Coins Exposed to Various Environments
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to test various metals on blocking bacteria. Coins consist mainly of copper, zinc, and nickel. I intended to test which metals inhibited bac…
CSEF · 2012
Investigating the Behavior of Cobalt(II) Chloride and Its Intermediate Complex Ions
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to investigate the reaction of hydrogen peroxide, sodium potassium tartrate, and cobalt(II) chloride. The current literature does not prese…
CSEF · 2012
Investigating the Effectiveness of Indigenous Plants in Inhibiting Mosquito Larvae Development
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to determine the effectiveness of indigenous plants as natural pesticides in inhibiting mosquito larvae development. Methods/Materials 600 mosqui…
CSEF · 2012
Investigating the Effects of Concussion on Memory and Concentration
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The term concussion or MTBI, mild traumatic brain injury is defined as a head injury with temporary loss of brain function which can cause a variety of long term symptoms, e…
CSEF · 2012
Investigating the Effects of Various Environmental Conditions on the Degradation of Antibiotics
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to determine how well penicillin, amoxicillin, and septra work after being exposed to different environments. This is important because these an…
CSEF · 2012
Investigating the Inhibition Rate of Capsicum cultivars
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science experiment is to determine which Capsicum Cultivars solution will inhibit the most bacteria. The reason that I am doing this experiment is to find…
CSEF · 2012
Investigating the Inhibitory Effect of Resveratrol on Ovarian Cancer Cells
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The experimental approach was formulated in order to investigate resveratrol#s pharmacologic influence on ovarian ascites cancer and to determine whether resveratrol can be…
CSEF · 2012
Investigating Various Herbs in Stimulating or Suppressing Appetite Level
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to determine if organic herbs can help diets of individuals. The reason I am doing this investigation is to determine if organic herbs will stim…