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 · 2011
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals Conventional ground robot navigation and path finding is often inefficient and time-consuming, especially in a maze-like environment. Aerial monocular vision, however, provi…
CSEF · 2011
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of my Radish Round-Up science project was two-fold: to see if fertilizer aided the growth of radish seeds; and to find out if organic compost or store-bought fertil…
CSEF · 2011
Chemistry Third Award
Objectives/Goals Melamine is a nitrogen rich organic base chemical used in wood, plastics, and adhesives that has recently been in the center of a food adulteration scandal in Asia. Recent s…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to design and build a helium-filled RC blimp that could carry a payload of a minimum of two pounds and record a clear video. Methods/Materials To enhance s…
CSEF · 2011
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment was to test Robert Plutchik's psychoevolutionary theory of emotion, particularly the pairs of opposite emotions he depicts on his Emotions Wheel.…
CSEF · 2011
Behavioral & Social Sciences Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals I love to curl up with a good book. These days, however, many people would rather curl up with their electronic reading devices. Since such devices are replacing books in ma…
CSEF · 2011
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to prove that the hindrance caused by the Cambridge Word Scramble integrated with the Stroop effect can be directly correlated to inefficiency while multit…
CSEF · 2011
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Do students remember what they read better when they take notes or draw a diagram? Methods/Materials I used two reams of copy paper and ten large envelopes. Results Experime…
CSEF · 2011
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project: to determine which base is best in recapturing and recovering CO2 from the atmosphere,which is the first step toward maximizing the efficiency…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Science Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to develop a tank in which I could study the effects of ocean acidification on the dinoflagellate L. polyedra, and then study the effects of oce…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals Our goal is to reduce the amount of gaseous emissions released by cattle into the atmosphere by adding lipids to their feed and also to their fecsl mstter. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2011
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to find whether older or younger redwood trees are more affected by temperature and precipitation. I believe younger trees will be more affec…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My hypothesis is that a radiant barrier will work more efficiently with a larger air space between it and the heat source. Methods/Materials I made an apparatus (a 12"x12"x2…
CSEF · 2011
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My project is asking what the effect of the addition of salt is on the angle of refraction through water. Before I began my experiment, I hypothesized that if the concentrat…
CSEF · 2011
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My hypothesis is that if I increase the salt concentration by 2.5% or add 5 grams the refracted ray will increase by 2 degrees. Methods/Materials First, I took a container o…
CSEF · 2011
Physics & Astronomy Third Award
Objectives/Goals to test the hypotheses: refraction of light strongly depends on liquid properties, the nature of the solution; refraction of light is larger for solutions with higher densit…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Being the second highest cause of cancer related death among men in the United States of America, prostate cancer urgently requires new approaches to be diagnosed and furthe…
CSEF · 2011
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals My Hypothesis- If hot and cold water are placed in the freezer at the same time, under the same identical conditions, except temperature, then the hot water will freeze soli…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The purpose of our investigation was to remove nitrate ions from water. Nitrate ions are common pollutants found in water bodies and wastewater due to the use of inorganic f…
CSEF · 2011
Microbiology (General) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My hypothesis is that oral bacteria will develop resistance to mouthrinses with repeated use, with maximum resistance buildup in mouthrinses containing chlorohexidine. This…
CSEF · 2011
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see if dogs were right handed, left handed, or ambidextrous and expressed handedness at the 90% right handed incidence of humans. Methods/Materials 21 do…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine which paper towel brands are strongest, and which are most absorbent. Does one-ply or two-ply matter? Is name brand better than store brand? D…
CSEF · 2011
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals The fungus Candida albicans normally grows as a harmless commensal on the skin and mucous membranes. In hospitalized patients, C. albicans causes a severe bloodbourne infect…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find the function of rooftop gardens, if they are insulators or coolers, and how they insulate and/or cool the internal temperature of a structure. Metho…
CSEF · 2011
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine if Iron or Nitrogen Fixing Bacterium will cause the most growth of algae in slough, river, or ocean water. Methods/Materials I collected three…
CSEF · 2011
Chemistry Second Award
Objectives/Goals Cellulose is one of the main components of the paper waste stream. Ethanol can be used as a fuel. Last year I developed a pretreatment process using pressure cooking and mic…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals This project tests what height and type of base is best for a building in an earthquake prone area. This project is important for the safety of people who live near a fault.…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to discover whether there was an optimum amount of washout that could be incorporated in an airplane wing, in which the stability and safety…
CSEF · 2011
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to see if the salinity level of Santa Ana River water samples has an effect on bacterial growth, particularly to see if a lower salinity level…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine at which heat level I could collect the most freshwater by desalinating saltwater with a homemade model. Methods/Materials Saltwater similar to s…