CSEF · 2018
Kikuyu Grass Be Gone
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to see if any common household substances can control Kikuyu Grass in established lawns. Methods/Materials Constructed a temperature and light…
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CSEF · 2018
Knock Your Socks Off: Developing Nanocomposites from Socks for Versatile Water Disinfection
Microbiology (General) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Water borne illnesses continue to proliferate in developing countries and areas without reliable water infrastructures. Many emerging materials have fallen short of practica…
CSEF · 2018
Know the Flow
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals How does the size of different granular materials affects their mass flow rate through a funnel? I will compare materials with different dimensions and textures. Methods/Mat…
CSEF · 2018
Learning Style vs. Memory
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment is to find which way of processing information, auditory or visual, is the optimal way to remember and recall information. Methods/Materials I ga…
CSEF · 2018
Let Moths Illuminate the Way!
Zoology
Objectives/Goals To verify which type of street light: Light Emitting Diode, High Pressure Sodium, Induction, or no street light, affects a moth's behavior more. Methods/Materials Set up a t…
CSEF · 2018
Let Your Fingers Do the Talking
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine if children carry the same fingerprint patterns as their biological parents. Methods/Materials Standard FBI issued 10-print finge…
CSEF · 2018
Light Bite: An Optical Measurement Method and Device to Determine the Ripeness of Fruits
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to answer following questions: 1. How does a fruit become ripe? 2. What biochemical and physiological changes happen when a fruit ripens? 3.…
CSEF · 2018
Light on the G String: Novel Optical Pickup for Electric Cello
Electronics & Electromagnetics First Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to develop and demonstrate an electric cello utilizing novel optical sensors directly monitoring the vibrations of each of the cello strings inde…
CSEF · 2018
Liquefaction Affects the Settlements of the Lego Building Depending on the Type of Soil Mixture
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Settlement of the Lego assembly building due to the Liquefaction phenomenon was investigated for the 3-different types of soil mixtures. Soil liquefaction is soil failure du…
CSEF · 2018
Liquid Evaporation
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to learn which liquid between orange juice, water, nail polish remover, and rubbing alcohol would evaporate the quickest. Methods/Materials 4…
CSEF · 2018
Lock That Can Operate Using Three Mechanisms: Magnetic Key Combination, NFC Card, and Remote IP Network
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Build a prototype lock that replicates the multiple modes of operation common in today's smart locks, but one that is secure, and can be designed and printed with readily av…
CSEF · 2018
Logistic Regression and Decision Tree ML Algorithms to Predict Type-2 Diabetes
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals Compare two Statistical Models to predict Type-2 Diabetes - Logistic Regression and Decision Trees. Determine which patient attributes - Age, Body Mass Index, Glucose Concen…
CSEF · 2018
Low-Cost Archery Assistant with an Interface for the Visually Impaired
Computational Systems & Analysis Third Award
Objectives/Goals Archery coaches use verbal communication and visual demonstrations to provide feedback to archers. This needs to be available to them in real-time and as an exact science in…
CSEF · 2018
Low Cost Device Utilizing Mathematical Modeling of Heat Loss from the Human Body for Prevention of Hypothermia
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The goal was to create a low cost heat loss measuring device using Arduino Uno kit that utilizes mathematical modeling of heat loss due to radiation, conduction, and convect…
CSEF · 2018
Low Cost Removal of Organic Nitrogen and Nitrate from Bovine Sewage Using Physical and Biological Methods
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals At dairies in California and around the world, bovine sewage is discharged to the ground or to percolation ponds resulting in nitrate contamination in groundwater. I investi…
CSEF · 2018
Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Decrease Cancer Cell Viability for Potential Cancer Therapy
Toxicology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals With drug delivery, expense, efficacy and side effects becoming problematic in cancer therapy, more directed, low-cost and effective therapy is needed. A potential candidate…
CSEF · 2018
Magnetic Levitation: Reducing Train Friction with Track
Electronics & Electromagnetics Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose and objective of this project is to see if magnetic levitation (maglev) trains are faster and more efficient than conventional trains. The hypothesis is that the…
CSEF · 2018
Magnet Powers
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The goal of the project was to test the effect of magnetism on the regeneration of planaria. Methods/Materials Neodymium magnets measured at N42 and N52 (acquired from k&J m…
CSEF · 2018
Mammalian Behavioral Ecology in Southern California Habitat Fragments
Environmental Science Second Award
Objectives/Goals This study examined the impact of human and domestic dog presence on the species richness and movement of mammals in habitat fragments within a suburban matrix and possible…
CSEF · 2018
Map It Right!
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals The motive of this project is to create an autonomous robot using the LIDARLite V3 sensor to produce a 2D map of an uncharted area. A secondary application enables the robot…
CSEF · 2018
Mapping the Sun's Differential Angular Velocity Using Automated Sunspot Detection and Tracking Tool
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My objective is to create a software tool that detects and tracks sunspots from satellite images and confirm this tool by measuring the angular velocity of the Sun at differ…
CSEF · 2018
Mathematical Modeling of Intracranial Pressure Response to Inversion Therapy for Dural Leak Headaches
Computational Systems & Analysis Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to create a mathematical model to predict the duration of response to administering inversion therapy to those with dural leak or low intra…
CSEF · 2018
Mathematical Origami
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine how origami can be used to solve for the roots of a cubic polynomial. The goal was to discover an easier method of solving for polynomials. Met…
CSEF · 2018
Maximizing Aerodynamic Efficiency through Dynamically Changing Airfoil Cambers
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Airplanes are known for their constant innovations in efficiency. Scientists and engineers in the industry today are always pushing to discover new ways to produce the same…
CSEF · 2018
Measuring the Attributes of Different Fabric Weaves
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals In this experiment, I wanted to find out if there was a relationship between the weave of a fabric (plain twill satin weave) and the strength stretch and fray of it. I teste…
CSEF · 2018
Meloread
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals In the US, 32 million adults are illiterate and although new educational techniques are being developed, the literacy rate is not increasing by much. According to Time Magaz…
CSEF · 2018
Men vs. Women: A Survey to Find the Gender with the Higher Medication Adherence
Behavioral & Social Sciences Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Medication adherence costs Americans around $289 billion a year. Patient nonadherence to prescribed medications is associated with poor therapeutic outcomes, progression of…
CSEF · 2018
Mesh Network Based Wildfire Monitoring and Prevention System
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals In 2017, California faced one of the most devastating fire outbreaks in the history of the state, destroying 1.3 million acres of land and stripping thousands of people from…
CSEF · 2018
Microbes on Meats
Microbiology (General) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals To understand the types of bacteria humans are exposed to through consumption of meat purchased from grocery stores Methods/Materials Organic and non-organic chicken meat fr…
CSEF · 2018
Microcontroller Based Fire Fighter Assist Unit Using IOT: An Innovative Approach to Rescue the Rescuers!
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Wild-land fire fighting can be a dangerous occupation. Heat stress, fatigue, respiratory hazardous issues due to smoke inhalation, and cardiac related events are the top mos…