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 · 2018
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals This year we continue our endeavor to find a more sustainable way to collect atmospheric inversion data. The previous methods using a radiosonde and sounding system are very…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology First Award
Objectives/Goals My objective is to find the type of rice with the lowest amount of starch for people who have diabetes. Methods/Materials Materials- Pressure cooker, jasmine rice, basmati r…
CSEF · 2018
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to observe inherent modular trends within all hypothetical Collatz loops. Methods/Materials The Collatz function is defined as follows: start…
CSEF · 2018
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Ballistas were weapons of war used to launch projectiles at enemy fortresses. Attackers would want to fire the ballista from as far away as possible, so the army would want…
CSEF · 2018
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The combustion of fossil fuels is the leading contributor to global warming. Reducing emissions of toxic elements by switching to renewable resources by harnessing energy fr…
CSEF · 2018
Applied Mechanics & Structures Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The goal is to design and construct a geometry of 3D printed constructs that would address the 3D bioprinting issues of contractility, feasibility and functionality of cardi…
CSEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Among the scientific community, there is growing agreement that microalgal photobioreactors are among the most effective systems for biomass generation and carbon capture to…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Current gene constructs need an effective mechanism able to maintain expression units in open chromatin configuration, both prohibiting cross talk between nearby promoters i…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Magnetic field sensing is a powerful technique that allows for non-invasive measurements of magnetic structure. For example, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows for non-…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose is to measure and describe the effects of electrolyte concentration on the rate of reaction of the electrolysis of water. The results obtained can help to develo…
CSEF · 2018
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of our project was to measure the different forces exerted by surfboard fins. Our investigative question is "what fin is optimal for surfing local waves." Our…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to test different types and ratios of homemade rocket fuel. Methods/Materials Stump Remover (KNO3), Sugar, Hot Plate, Various additives, prote…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to find the amount of malonic acid that provides the quickest color changes in the chemical reaction to apply to smart glass. Methods/Material…
CSEF · 2018
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals After noticing differences in my glucose meter readings I was worried about their accuracy, so I chose to test blood glucose meter accuracy. My hypothesis was that blood glu…
CSEF · 2018
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals When I set out to work on my science experiment, I was very interested in the idea that I could make a paper battery that was ultra thin, and that such a tiny piece of paper…
CSEF · 2018
Environmental Science Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of our research was to evaluate the public health threat of seven free-roaming cat colonies located in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. This goal was achieved…
CSEF · 2018
Environmental Science Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Children are unwillingly and needlessly exposed to excessive amounts of microfine particulate matter (PM). This poses many health hazards, especially for children, the elder…
CSEF · 2018
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The main purpose of the experiment was to explore the capability of males' and females' peripheral vision. This experiment was tested by two methods. In the first method, th…
CSEF · 2018
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The study investigates how high school students classify and evaluate personal cases of academic misconduct. The study also investigates how socioeconomic profile plays a ro…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Normally, the presence of Huntington's disease (HD) is marked by an aggregation (inclusion) of the diseased huntingtin protein, which is visible via standard electron micros…
CSEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals My objective is to find the best substance to be used as a catalyst in the photocatalytic water purification. Methods/Materials I tested Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Iron S…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Porous silicon's (PSi) unique properties, including biocompatibility and biodegradability, contribute to its potential as a drug delivery agent. If chemotherapy drugs are en…
CSEF · 2018
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to find which tropism will exhibit a more dominant effect on plants: Phototropism or Gravitropism. This information can be useful in deve…
CSEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective is to discover a plant, either naturally or through genetic engineering, that can effectively uptake lead from contaminated soils. The goal is to see whether o…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to create a precise control system for applications in microscopy, microsurgery, and robotics. Currently in this area (field), cost and precis…
CSEF · 2018
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Piezometric materials can convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. Every human being walks about 10,000 steps a day and all the force generated by the footsteps is go…
CSEF · 2018
Zoology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The planarian is known for its nearly almighty ability to fully regenerate its missing body parts. The objective is to find out how the animal can survive during regeneratio…
CSEF · 2018
Environmental Science Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to investigate the claim that different plants absorb CO2 at different rates. My hypothesis was that the claim is true and that plants do abs…
CSEF · 2018
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of "Plants vs. Radiation', is to determine the effect of the suns's radiation on plant growth. Methods/Materials 4 groups of 3 Basil Plants in 12 cardboard box…
CSEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Each year, droughts cause health issues and economic damage that affect millions of people around the world. Even California, a developed state, suffered a severe drought be…