CSEF · 2017
Not So Nano
Toxicology Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of the experiment was to find the effects of silver nanoparticles of various sizes on the CO2 production and cellular respiration of yeast cells. Methods/Mater…
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CSEF · 2017
Novel Methods of Augmenting Plant Pollination
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to provide artificial mechanisms by which one can augment plant pollination. This was done by spurring the release of pollen and providin…
CSEF · 2017
Novel Nanoscale Approach to Combat Disease: Electrically Stimulated Drug Release from Biodegradable PCL Nanofilms
Chemistry First Award
Objectives/Goals Today, drugs are administered orally or injected. Such methods distribute drugs systemically, resulting in low drug efficacy and side effects. To solve this, scientists have…
CSEF · 2017
OB 1 (Orchard Bot 1): Building an Autonomous Robot
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals California has recently passed a law to increase the minimum wage. This means that it will cost more for orchards to pay humans to pick fruit. The objective for this project…
CSEF · 2017
Occupation Fascination: A Study of Gender Role Stereotypes in Young Children
Behavioral & Social Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to investigate gender role stereotypes among young children. It was hypothesized that if the gender of a child affects whether he or she w…
CSEF · 2017
Oculus Patch Assistant
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals 2.5 M children in the U.S. have vision impairment due to Amblyopia. Treatment can take many months or years. Treatment is cumbersome, unorganized and inefficient. Doctors ar…
CSEF · 2017
Oh Come On, Wash Me! Which Laundry Detergent Reduces Bacon Grease Stains the Most?
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out which of five laundry detergents was most effective in reducing the diameter of bacon grease stains on cloth. Methods/Materials Five different l…
CSEF · 2017
On Course: A New Device in Backstroke Efficiency
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Beginning backstroke swimmers are having a difficult time swimming straight and preventing collisions. If these swimmers were given the ability to see where they were headed…
CSEF · 2017
Open-2-Win: Are Popular Chess Openings Really Better?
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to test what effect popularity would have on the results of real-world games, as popularity is an indirect factor in an opening's succes…
CSEF · 2017
Optimizing Light-Controllable Proteins for Optogenetics Experiments
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to develop a diverse library of Light-Oxygen-Voltage sensing (LOV2) domain variants that could permit for more precise protein manipulation…
CSEF · 2017
Optimizing Wireless Energy Transfer System to Power Biomedical Implants
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Many patients depend on implantable medical devices, such as pacemakers and left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Some of these devices require electrical wires to supply…
CSEF · 2017
Organic vs. Synthetic Fertilizers
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if a synthetic fertilizer (miracle-gro) will make the plants grow at a faster rate than the organic fertilizer mixes. The goal…
CSEF · 2017
Ouch... Pain
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals In my experiment I tested whether aspirin, naproxen, or ibuprofen will keep the pH the same and also dissolve in the fastest time. Methods/Materials # Hydrochloric Acid, .01…
CSEF · 2017
Our Roads, A Large Thermoelectric Power Generator
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study proves that heat from pavement can be converted into energy based on the Seebeck Effect. Solar radiation can heat water in pipes within the pavem…
CSEF · 2017
Oxidation of Mercaptans: The Power to Remove Skunk Odor
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine which remedy would work best on skunk spray (n-Butyl mercaptan) to remove it's odor from fur. Methods/Materials Synthetic fur was…
CSEF · 2017
Paperfuture: Engineering an Enzymatic Process for Paper Waste Management
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Paper makes up 27% of municipal solid waste in the United States. Paper towels specifically are difficult to recycle, with 55% of all paper towels ending up in landfills. Pa…
CSEF · 2017
Passive Xylem Filter for Bacterial Elimination from Wastewater
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my study is to examine passive flow, without applying vacuum or suction, through xylem (microscopic tubes inside the branch) filters using both Pine (gymnospe…
CSEF · 2017
Pawsitively Predominant! Do Dogs Have a Dominant Paw?
Mammalian Biology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals My objectives and goals for this experiment were to find if dogs have a dominant paw or prefer a paw. Methods/Materials I used: 30 dogs, paper, pencil, dog treats, sticky ta…
CSEF · 2017
Pee Is for Power
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to measure the affect of human urine on the energy output of a microbial fuel cell. Methods/Materials Microbial fuel cells were constructed us…
CSEF · 2017
Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes Using Metal Oxides In the Presence of UV Light
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals In this project I determined which metal oxide photocatalysts are most effective at degrading various organic dyes at different concentrations. My hypothesis was that if met…
CSEF · 2017
Photocatalytic Reduction of Hexavalent Chromium Using Titanium Dioxide Catalyst with UV-Irradiation
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Investigation of the chemical structure of hexavalent chromium through multiple experiments and changing variables regarding the remediation through the use of the catalyst,…
CSEF · 2017
Phototactic Analysis of the Effects of the Chemorepellent Nitrate on Taxis-Based Vertical Column Orientation in Protists
Microbiology (General) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Nitrate pollution is a major issue around the world, and has contributed to much environmental damage. Many experiments have been conducted to explore the effects of nitrate…
CSEF · 2017
Physical Presences in Soil and Their Effects on Soil Erosion
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective of this science experiment is to show how the contents in soil are in relation to water erosion inflicted upon the soil. Methods/Materials Soda Bottles, plants…
CSEF · 2017
Piano of Blues
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals In this experiment, a piano of blues is made to find how changing the concentration of copper sulfate in a solution affects the sound frequency produced from an electrical c…
CSEF · 2017
Planarian Vision: Investigating Negative Phototaxis in Planaria Undergoing Regeneration to Analyze Sensory Functionality
Zoology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The visual system of a planarian is relatively rudimentary, allowing for them to perceive incoming light and move away accordingly in a response known as negative phototaxis…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Defense Transcription: Who Is in Control, the Plant or Pathogen?
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The Mudgett laboratory hypothesized that WRKY transcription factors bind to the tomato DH1 promoter to regulate DH1 gene expression during pathogen infection and that XopD m…
CSEF · 2017
Plant-Derived Smoke: The Effect of Karrikin on Water Stressed Yemeni Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Landrace Seeds
Plant Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Drought is an environmental stress that affects the establishment, survival, and growth of plants. Researchers have discovered that karrikin, a compound found in smoke, acce…
CSEF · 2017
Pneumatics vs. Hydraulics
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Pneumatic/hydraulic systems are used in a wide variety of applications such as toys, construction equipment, and robotics. The goal of my project was to determine whether a…
CSEF · 2017
Polyphosphates in Mustard Algae Pool Pest Could Bolster Growth of Backyard Vegetable Plants
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals Observed the efficacy of polyphosphate-rich mustard algae on kale plant growth to determine its organic fertilizer potential, transforming a prevalent swimming pool pest int…
CSEF · 2017
Poop Patrol: Simplifying the Interaction between the Visually Imapired and Their Service Dogs
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to build a device that makes it easier for the visually impaired service dog owners to know when their guide dog is excreting waste. Methods…