CSEF · 2017
Ice, Ice Baby
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals I want to determine if liquid nitrogen or dry ice will work better to freeze a banana. Methods/Materials I put three containers in my garage. I filled one with liquid nitrog…
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CSEF · 2017
Ideal Habitat for Bass
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to find the ideal habitat for bass based on dissolved oxygen and temperature. Methods/Materials We used lots of technology including a temperature and diss…
CSEF · 2017
Identification of Diagnostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets across Adenocarcinomas Using DNA Methylation Analyses
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals Adenocarcinomas are complex tumors that form in mucus-secreting glands. Their formation and progression are associated with DNA methylation alterations. Methylation, the pro…
CSEF · 2017
Identification of Mutations in a Novel Gene Responsible for Blindness
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to identify genetic mutations leading to blindness in a family and to study their functional effects using cell culture models. Methods/Mate…
CSEF · 2017
Identification of Type Ia Supernova Explosion Mechanisms in Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxies
Physics & Astronomy First Award
Objectives/Goals Through the fusion of nucleons to produce elements heavier than hydrogen and helium, stellar nucleosynthesis produces many of the elements in the universe. However, nearly a…
CSEF · 2017
Identifying and Investigating the Effects of a Biological Agent in Alfalfa on Darkling Beetles
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine a biological agent within alfalfa that potentially attracts Darkling beetles, which are in the same family as Blister beetles. Du…
CSEF · 2017
Identifying Emotions: Investigating if People Can Determine Someone's Emotional State from Facial Expressions
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine whether humans can accurately identify other's happy or sad emotions purely through facial expressions. Methods/Materials Camera,…
CSEF · 2017
Image-Based Air Quality Prediction Algorithm
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives/Goals Air pollution is a concerning global issue with increasing public awareness and serious health consequences. As air quality and smog levels fluctuate throughout a city withi…
CSEF · 2017
Impact of Substance Use on Cytokine Levels in Healthy Female Individuals
Mammalian Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals Substance (tobacco, alcohol) use and various inflammatory diseases (periodontitis, oral lichen planus, leukoplakia) induce chronic inflammation, which is a mechanism for hea…
CSEF · 2017
Improved Railroad Gates
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Objective: My project is to improved railroad gates by making them stronger and bigger, as well as making sure that cars can#t cross over easily. I think that if we use a me…
CSEF · 2017
Improving Energy Production of a Microbial Fuel Cell: Testing Surface-to-Area Ratio Variations
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to improve the energy production of a Microbial Fuel Cell (M.F.C.). I did this by testing the energy output of different surface-to-area r…
CSEF · 2017
Improving Photoelectrochemical Decomposition of Water Using Earth Abundant Metal Oxide Catalysts
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Electrochemical deposition (electroplating) of earth abundant, metal-oxide catalysts to electrodes will increase the hydrogen production during photoelectrochemical decompos…
CSEF · 2017
Improving Residential Solar Panel Efficiency in a Drought: Cleaning Solar Panels without Water or Manpower
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Despite a non-drought year in 2016-2017, during the summer months in the Central Valley dry dusty conditions in the surrounding agricultural areas and poor air quality with…
CSEF · 2017
Improving Selectivity of Antibiotics towards Pathogenic Bacteria
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Antibiotics have revolutionized medicine by providing an effective treatment against bacterial infections. While pathogenic bacteria cause serious health issues, our bodies…
CSEF · 2017
Improving Solar Panel Efficiency: The Effects of a Liquid Cooling System on Energy Production
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Solar is one of the primary sources of clean energy, with photovoltaic (PV) technology as the dominant source. Current PV panels have an efficiency of 15-20%, which demonstr…
CSEF · 2017
Improving the Rationale for Stock Market Investments to Help Middle Income Households
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals Many families lost decades of wealth during the last economic recession and turning away from financial markets resulted in them being unable to recover their losses fast en…
CSEF · 2017
Inattentional Blindness: More Than Just a Magic Trick
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Is there a connection between how much inatterntional blindness you experience and your personality? I will categorize subjects into Type A personality and Type B personalit…
CSEF · 2017
Increasing Bluetooth Range with Different Antennas
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals This project seeks to use different antennas to increase the signal strength in a wireless Bluetooth connection between a speaker and a host device. Methods/Materials Jam Sp…
CSEF · 2017
Increasing Effective Range of Electric Vehicles Using Electromagnetic Induction
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Using fossil fuel in vehicles significantly harms our environment by releasing about 1.5 Billion metric tons of CO2 and many other poisonous gasses into the atmosphere every…
CSEF · 2017
Increasing Wifi Signal Strength Using a Phased Array Helical Antenna System
Electronics & Electromagnetics First Award
Objectives/Goals This experiment was conducted to investigate the feasibility of utilizing a phased array that is able to focus its signal strength on a specific location. In the 21st centur…
CSEF · 2017
Innovative Magnetic Shock Absorber Concept for Machines and Vehicles
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The common shocks absorbers for vehicles use mechanical springs as cushion with air, fluid as damping. My goal is to design a shock absorber using only magnetic force as cus…
CSEF · 2017
Innovative Thermal Regulation Device for Small Satellites Using a Phase-Changing Substance
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals A CubeSat is a small satellite, where 1U, measures 10cm^3. These satellites can be built in different sizes, such as 1U, 2U, etc. They serve a variety of functions including…
CSEF · 2017
In Search of Planet 9: Locating through Computer Modeling
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals Recently, two Caltech researchers, Batygin & Brown (2016), found possible evidence of the elusive Planet 9. This discovery began a race among astrophysicists to prove or dis…
CSEF · 2017
Invasion of the Microplastics!
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals test environment waters to see if plastic microfibers are in waterways and water sources. hypothesis: there are microplastics in waterways leading to Monterey Bay. Methods/M…
CSEF · 2017
Investigating Colony Collapse Disorder: Synergistic Effects of In-hive Miticides on the Health of Honeybees A. mellifera
Toxicology Third Award
Objectives/Goals Bee pollination accounts for $15 billion in added crop value and 1/3 of the food consumed in the U.S. Yet for more than ten years, Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) has been re…
CSEF · 2017
Investigating Handicap Accessibility Compliance at North County Bus Stops
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals Our public transportation system must be able to provide affordable and accessible services for those with disabilities. The focus of my study was to review my area bus stop…
CSEF · 2017
Investigating How Temperature in Clovis California Affects the Mortality Rate of Aedes aegypti Eggs in Winter and Summer
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to determine what temperatures/environments it would take to make Aedes aegypti eggs no longer viable. Methods/Materials Get approximately 1,…
CSEF · 2017
Investigating Methylation to Explain Gene Expression Patterns between Glioblastoma and Alzheimer's Disease
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals Studies show inverse correlation between Alzheimer#s Disease(AD) and Glioblastoma(GBM), both diseases of the brain. AD and GBM are both associated with epigenetic factors. C…
CSEF · 2017
Investigating the Best Exercise for the Brain
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to compare three different exercises in an effort to discovering the most effective exercise for improving memorization skills for adults…
CSEF · 2017
Investigating the Effectiveness of Natural Herbicides in Killing Pest Plants
Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of natural herbicides in killing pest plants. Methods/Materials Sprayed the labeled and sectioned off areas o…