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
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives/Goals The Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus Pelamis) is a pelagic species which is currently farmed in California by numerous fisheries. The objective of the project was to determine whet…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My project goal was to test if alternative renewable surface materials can perform as well as commercial materials in preventing playground head injuries. After researching…
CSEF · 2017
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives/Goals It is well established that a "switch strategy" gives you a better chance of winning a prize in the traditional 3-door Monte Hall Problem. The objective of this study was to…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry Third Award
Objectives/Goals Currently, nanomaterials with high magnetophoretic velocity and magnetic susceptibility are needed for various applications such as drug delivery systems and bioseparations,…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) are controversial. GMO plants are designed to increase yield and resilience against environmental threats. GMOs are attractive to scien…
CSEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this study is to verify that cilantro is an effective biosorbent for lead contaminated water. Methods/Materials For my experiment, I chose to use hydroponics…
CSEF · 2017
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to find out which airfoil design created the most lift. Methods/Materials Using wood and wire hangers, I built a device to test the airfoils. I pu…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Can teenage transportation be improved? My engineering application project includes an original design and build of an electric powered skateboard that provides teenagers wi…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals I started doing research on the bark beetle when I found out about the blue stain fungus. Then my father asked me what stops the blue stain fungus? The answer was terpenes.…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine how the density of an object (in this case, a 3D Printed "heat shield") affects the rate at which heat travels through it. Methods/Materials 24…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Biology First Award
Objectives/Goals To test a possible solution through bioremediation to the uptake of chemicals during seed imbibition of produced water intended for agriculture. Methods/Materials Sorted/wei…
CSEF · 2017
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to find out if I could create amplified sound without a traditional speaker. This lead to wireless energy. Methods/Materials Plasma Speaker…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to investigate the shock absorbency of Mycofoam, a biodegradable mycelium-based packing material, grown with 3 different variations of ingredi…
CSEF · 2017
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine whether varying the level of acidity in a steak marinade will affect the tenderness of a boneless beef top sirloin cap steak. Met…
CSEF · 2017
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to find the ants' preference on sugar by testing two different species of ants with various types of sweeteners. Methods/Materials Two tanks for Harvester a…
CSEF · 2017
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is the determine how age affects the ability to hear high pitches. Methods/Materials A quiet environment for testing, 24 8th grade subjects and 3…
CSEF · 2017
Behavioral & Social Sciences Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Our initial study examined the effectiveness of therapeutic breathing on brainwave testing. We decided to apply the technique of diaphragmatic breathing in combination with…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective and goal of my experiment is to see which ant-oxidant will prevent an apple from turning brown the longest. I want to see which anti-oxidants are effective in…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine which type of vitamin is most effective for protecting plant cells against free radicals. Methods/Materials Radish and bean seed…
CSEF · 2017
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals Mastitis is the most common disease among dairy cattle, as well as being the most costly. The purpose of this project was to examine the cost and time effectiveness of treat…
CSEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Which of the three methods of desalination- forward osmosis, freezing/cryo desalination, or thermal distillation, is the most effective and efficient method of desalination?…
CSEF · 2017
Behavioral & Social Sciences Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals in my project, I wanted to test if there was a bias between real and powdered food because of how food is advertised and viewed in the media and people's view's on food that…
CSEF · 2017
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective was to find and test an alternative source of electricity from an unlikely source Methods/Materials - 2 mud samples - 2 pieces of thin felt - 2 pieces…
CSEF · 2017
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The goal of this study was to test the cognitive function of 70-85-year old women with Type 2 diabetes compared to those without diabetes. Methods/Materials I recruited a to…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine if the baking of the chocolate chip cookie was altered when using different types of baking sheets. Did the baking sheet al…
CSEF · 2017
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to show that insecticides damage plant life as well as the targeted insects. I observed the growth of alfalfa sprouts with and without an insecti…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to determine which decongestant dissolved the fastest in stomach acid. Methods/Materials Three different decongestants, hydrochloric acid, ma…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Soil erosion has always been an interesting topic for me. My goal in this project is to find the best way to stop erosion, or at least slow its progress with the use of nett…
CSEF · 2017
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals Low frequency ultrasound (US), has been rarely used for transformation of non-competent cells which begs the question: how does 28kHz ultrasound affect plasmids and their tr…
CSEF · 2017
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The pH of seawater was changed to test how different acidities affected the total composition of Mytilus edulis shells over time. Methods/Materials An equal number of Mytilu…