CSEF · 2005
Right Eye vs. Left Eye
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals I did this project to find out how isolated eyes within a set of eyes process information. I thought the isolated eyes would process information differently because when I a…
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CSEF · 2005
Right-Pawed or Left-Pawed?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My objective for my project was to find out if more cats are right-pawed, left-pawed, or ambidextrous. Methods/Materials Materials: 5 cats, Narrow cats, cat food, pencil, pa…
CSEF · 2005
Ringing Saturn
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to find out if Saturn#s moons caused the gaps in Saturn#s rings. Methods/Materials To test this hypothesis, we ran two simulations: one including moons, an…
CSEF · 2005
Ripped Away: How Does Dredging Affect Rip Currents?
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals Each year, people drown by getting caught in rip currents along coastal areas. Often this happens in places where sand dredged from the ocean has been added to the beach. My…
CSEF · 2005
RNA Alignment Scoring Based on Covariance
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to test a new method of comparing RNA sequences. The new method uses covariance to see how similar the 2 sequences are. I will look at the re…
CSEF · 2005
Rocket Stability: Are Simplified Methods of Calculating the Center of Pressure Reliable Indicators?
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine if the widely used, simplified methods of calculating the center of pressure (CP) of a rocket are reliable. In order for a rocket…
CSEF · 2005
Roles of Auxotrophic Markers in Candida albicans Virulence
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Candida albicans is the most common human opportunistic fungal pathogen that causes disseminated and mucosal infections. This dimorphic fungus, which exists as oval, single…
CSEF · 2005
Rollin' on Hoops
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals Wheelchair basketball is nowadays a pretty well known sport and is played by people throughout the world. Many disabled people play on teams for fun or play competitively. T…
CSEF · 2005
Roosters Rule?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals Determine whether or not fertilizer added to garden soil will contribute to a greater harvest. Evaluate two types of organic fertilizer - chicken and steer manure. Methods/M…
CSEF · 2005
Roundworms and Hookworms, Year Two: Prevalence in Shelter Puppies
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This is a continuation of last year#s project. Last year I compared the prevalence of roundworms and hookworms in shelter puppies, dogs residing in an animal shelter, and co…
CSEF · 2005
Rubberized Asphalt: A Sound Idea
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The research and testing attached attempts to explain the effectiveness of rubberized asphalt as a traffic noise mitigation measure. Methods/Materials Decibel measurements w…
CSEF · 2005
Rubik's Cube Solving Robot, Year Two: Faster Algorithm, Graphical User Interface, and Vision
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The goal was to write the software and create the hardware required to autonomously solve a Rubik's cube. Methods/Materials The physical Rubik's cube solver was made primari…
CSEF · 2005
Safe Scratches on CD
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to examine how CDs are protected against scratches and markings. The error correction mechanism is pre-studied before this project. Methods/…
CSEF · 2005
Saline Soils and Hay Crops
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine which of four hay crops--barley, oats, vetch, or peas--is most tolerant of saline soils. Methods/Materials The different seed ty…
CSEF · 2005
Salinity of Eschuaries and Lagoons in San Diego County
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my study was to compare water salinity in estuaries and the open ocean. My hypothesis was that the closer you are to the estuary inlet, the less salty it will…
CSEF · 2005
Salt: Friend or Foe?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals There are many countries in the world that suffer from infertile or salty soil. This can drastically affect the citizens ability to grow food crops. The basis for this proje…
CSEF · 2005
Salty Science: How Much Salt Is in Ballona Creek?
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to measure the salinity at various points along Ballona Creek at both high and low tide. Methods/Materials Water samples were taken at vario…
CSEF · 2005
Save Our Seas 3
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Over the past three years I have been studying crude oil and ways to help prevent oil spills. This year my project was to determine what aquatic environment freshwater or sa…
CSEF · 2005
Screeech! What Makes Particular Sounds Irritating?
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals My project was about irritating noises. I wanted to see what combinations of two tones were perceived as irritating by a human subject. My hypothesis was that high pitched c…
CSEF · 2005
Sediment Deposition Patterns in Varying Water Velocities
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals With my science fair project, I hoped to successfully observe and record the deposition of sediment particles within my apparatus. I used two different water velocities in m…
CSEF · 2005
Sending an Electrical Signal Over a Telegraph
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see if I could use one "D" battery and send a clear signal over 25 feet. I beleive I can send a signal over 25 feet. Methods/Materials A simple telegraph…
CSEF · 2005
Sensory Confusion Creates Neuropathic Pain: Phase II
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals To determine if your mind will confuse skin sensations of hot and cold to produce a false sensation of pain (neuropathic pain). Methods/Materials I did two experiments. In e…
CSEF · 2005
Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Wood vs. Brick During Earthquakes
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My objective is to test wood and unreinforced masonry for the amount of energy that passes through to determine which is a better building material for earthquake resistance…
CSEF · 2005
Shake Ya Tail Feathers: In Dirt or Water?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to find out if bacteria samples from land fowl or water fowl would produce the most bacterial growth. Methods/Materials To conduct my experi…
CSEF · 2005
Shapes of Erosion
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to find out "What is the effect of different shapes on erosion?" Methods/Materials The experiment was conducted with four troughs made out…
CSEF · 2005
Should Riverside County Be Wonderin' About the Water?
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective is to find out which middle school in the Alvord Unified School District has the best water quality by testing pH levels, Total Alkalinity, total hardness, iron…
CSEF · 2005
Simplex to Complex: From the Nimber-Simplex Graph to Codes, Lattices, and Groups
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals This project is about the relationship between the Nimber-Simplex graph, error-correcting codes, lattices, and finite simple groups. My previous projects defined the Nimber-…
CSEF · 2005
Simulation and Animation of the n-Body Problem in Two-Bodies
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals As the failure rates of satellites are increasing and becoming "space junk," the study of the gravitational 2-body problem is crucial. Trying to understand the n-body proble…
CSEF · 2005
Singing Goblets: Measuring Sound Frequencies from Glass Goblets
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective is to test the hypothesis that greater liquid volumes and thicker liquids make a glass goblet resonate at a lower frequency. Also, to determine what effect siz…
CSEF · 2005
Sinking Soil
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The researcher's goal was to determine which soil additive out of polymers, bark or styrofoam, when mixed with soil, would be the most stable when water is added and after a…