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CSEF · 2011

Math and Origami

Mathematics & Software

Objectives/Goals I want to prove that Euler's formula works in a easier way. Also I want to see if the formula works for all three dimensional origami. Methods/Materials I'm going to use col…

CSEF · 2011

Maximizing DNA Isolation

Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine a formula and procedure to maximize the isolation of DNA by variation of enzymes, sodium chloride and alcohol concentrations. Met…

CSEF · 2011

Measuring Lasers: At the Speed of Light

Physics & Astronomy

Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science fair experiment was to find how much a laser light was slowed when moving through different densities of material. My hypothesis was that the laser…

CSEF · 2011

Men with a Lot of Mussels

Environmental Science

Objectives/Goals Our goal is to explore the biodiversity of the Davenport Landing tide pools along a pre-established vertical transect. Our investigative question is: How will biodiversity o…

CSEF · 2011

Microbial Fuel Cell

Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals In this project my goal is to build a microbial fuel cell using a mud sample from a stream and determine if this device can harvest the electrons that the anaerobic bacteria…

CSEF · 2011

Mind Your Distractions

Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals I found the topic of distractions interesting as well as very current and relevant to today's society. Today's youth are grasping the technological wave by vigilantly checki…

CSEF · 2011

Money in Your Wallet and Fire off Your Roof

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn which fire-resistant roofing material was the best at insulating a home. Methods/Materials Various roofing tiles- asphalt, concrete, clay, metal, a…

CSEF · 2011

Monkey See, Monkey Do!

Behavioral & Social Sciences Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals The experiment that we conducted is different and more realistic than many others. Our experiment was an interactive scenario. It wasn#t a survey so the subjects were expose…

CSEF · 2011

Monster Drinks Make Monstrous Teeth

Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The effects of energy drinks, sport drinks, soda, coffee, milk and water on the deterioration and staining of teeth enamel were examined. This study also wanted to study how…

CSEF · 2011

More than Meets the Eye

Behavioral & Social Sciences

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to evaluate which gender is more easily swayed by suggestion. Methods/Materials Male and female subjects were independently shown a video clip…

CSEF · 2011

Multitasking: Efficient or Counterproductive?

Behavioral & Social Sciences Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to find out whether or not multitasking is efficient; however, I also wanted to find out the effects of multitasking on the brain. Methods…

CSEF · 2011

Music and Memory: Is There a Connection?

Behavioral & Social Sciences

Objectives/Goals All high school and college students study for exams. Some students, whether musically talented or not, study with ambience around them. Many use classical music as a pathwa…

CSEF · 2011

Music to My Ears

Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals This Science Fair project was conducted to see how water affects the amplitude, frequency, and magnitude, of different monotone notes. Originally, it was thought that the hi…

CSEF · 2011

Mysterious Bacteria vs. Evil Tobacco

Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Research says that smoking educes blood flow and nutrients to your gums. Many believe that smokless tobacco is a safer alternative to cigarettes. It is not, cigarettes trigg…

CSEF · 2011

Nanocrystalline Dye-Sensitized Solar Energy III

Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The main objectives are to compare the photovoltaic energy generation capabilities of three different types of solar cells in brief (2-minute) tests; to compare the energy g…

CSEF · 2011

Natural Spider Repellents

Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to measure the repellency of two natural substances, wasabi and bitter melon, on cellar spiders (phocus phalangioides), and to run statisti…

CSEF · 2011

Nature Is Always Right

Zoology

Objectives/Goals This project was designed to discover the seed color preferences of cockatiels. My hypothesis was that color of seeds will not affect the amount eaten by birds. Methods/Mate…

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