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
Computational Systems & Analysis Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to create a kinetic model of the Intra-S Phase DNA Damage Checkpoint, which is important in cancer, in order to better understand its inner workings. Method…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which tennis and running surfaces have the least impact on your knee. Methods/Materials I will weigh unused and unopened tennis balls and recor…
CSEF · 2017
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are lipids or proteins that become glycated due to exposure to sugars which buildup in cells due to aging and life style. They can be…
CSEF · 2017
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to come up with a way for people who are hearing impaired to be able to communicate in the dark using American Sign Language (ASL). Methods/M…
CSEF · 2017
Electronics & Electromagnetics Third Award
Objectives/Goals Hunger, one of the most prominent problems in the world today, is primarily caused by a shortage of fresh water. Significant optimization of water use can be achieved by kno…
CSEF · 2017
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to test whether an active or non-active lifestyle can affect the memory of a person. This experiment specifically targets elderly persons…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective is to understand how light is absorbed by pigments. Methods/Materials Different concentrations of food coloring were contained in small vials. Light was shown…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to prove that common household materials can light up the LED string light.My Hypothesis is that the Voltage and brightness of LED light incre…
CSEF · 2017
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to measure the amount of light pollution at different locations within North and Central America and identify the main contributors of the lig…
CSEF · 2017
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project is to see how fast a light tracking robot moves in different intensities of light surroundings. Methods/Materials Built a light seeking and dire…
CSEF · 2017
Mathematical Sciences First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to study the statistical properties of the iterations of tan(x). Methods/Materials Laptop computer with Fortran compiler and Grace. Ran pro…
CSEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Living shorelines are a method to protect coastal shorelines while maintaining self-sustaining biological habitat. This project will help to determine which natural material…
CSEF · 2017
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives/Goals This project uses mathematical concepts, specifically theoretical probability, to create an optimal search model for a target. Computer programs in C++ are also used to perf…
CSEF · 2017
Computational Systems & Analysis Second Award
Objectives/Goals To design and develop a low-cost, contact-free, continuous monitoring (CFCM) prototype using Raspberry Pi that detects and logs surface body temperature and heart-rate (HR).…
CSEF · 2017
Mathematical Sciences Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to create 2 things: 1) a low-cost lens that attaches to the back of a smartphone and allows laypeople to take a picture of the back of the eye and 2) an alg…
CSEF · 2017
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives/Goals Our goal is to build an algorithm that can detect an orange disease with an accuracy of more than 90% and have a processing time of less than 10 seconds per tree. The soluti…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Magic The Gathering Players need a quick, time efficient way to sort their cards, otherwise the cards pile up all around the house making a huge mess. The objectives are to…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project is to answer the question: how does the magnetic levitation distance between two objects vary with weight? My hypotesis is that if I align two magnets…
CSEF · 2017
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The goal for this project is to allow people that have a phone to use a kinetic energy as a charging source. Methods/Materials This device works by using Faraday#s Principle…
CSEF · 2017
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My research goals are (1) to develop an empirical model for flow in 3D printed channel segments, and (2) to use that model to optimize the flow rate in networks composed of…
CSEF · 2017
Electronics & Electromagnetics First Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of the project is to generate an ultrasonic force field to levitate and manipulate small objects. Methods/Materials I developed a computer simulation algorithms usi…
CSEF · 2017
Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals This, wonderful project may help recent environmental concerns associated with copper based boat hull paints. This years project continues our science experiment from 2015.…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals Build a cloud chamber and observe charged particles. Test how the density of various materials affects the number and type of charged particles observed. Methods/Materials C…
CSEF · 2017
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to identify and quantify anti-cancer alkaloids in the invasive periwinkle, Vinca major. I tested if the habitat, presence of herbivory, or anato…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The goal of my science fair experiment is to measure some of the physical properties of our planet. In particular, I focused on measuring the Earth's gravitational accelerat…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Significantly reduce the measurement uncertainty for Plancks constant h attainable on a home-built watt balance by optimizing the laser detection system. Methods/Materials I…
CSEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine how the type of starch that is integrated into a starch-based bioplastic affects its ability to biodegrade, or break down in…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment is to prove which earthquake survival strategy, Duck and Cover, or Triangle of Life, is most effective at protecting people within a building…
CSEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to measure the carbon dioxide absorption capabilities of different indoor plants and their effectiveness in reducing indoor air pollution. Met…
CSEF · 2017
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine if the location of the maximum thickness of an airfoil affects the amount of lift generated. Methods/Materials Balsa wood to crea…