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 · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine that if I increase the amount of cells in a battery, would the electricity produced increase in a linear relationship. Meth…
CSEF · 2016
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals In my experiment, I set out to find the most efficient way of removing nitrogenous waste from an ecosystem. Methods/Materials I set up 7 jars: the first was a control, with…
CSEF · 2016
Mathematics & Computer Science Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to create a mobile application that can send predefined text messages with the current location when the user inputs a volume key pattern o…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Design and prototype a low cost wearable device for senior citizens that will automatically alert family members worldwide, in the event the senior falls down and loses cons…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Our objective/goals was, if a certain amount of air (depending on the weight of the objects being placed on it) is let into the hovercraft then the hovercraft will hover. Me…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals Soccer balls appear to move faster and further on artificial turf surfaces than on natural grass fields. Inflation seems to affect how far and fast balls go. This experiment…
CSEF · 2016
Chemistry Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals In order to fix the problem of climate change and increasing CO2 levels, we have to find a different fuel source to power our cars and our homes. Hydrogen is a promising can…
CSEF · 2016
Mathematics & Computer Science
Objectives/Goals Multicopters have a wide range of applications from surveillance to package delivery and medical support. Although growing in popularity, they are not used yet on an industr…
CSEF · 2016
Environmental Science Third Award
Objectives/Goals During times of drought the water table drops due to excessive groundwater pumping; this leads to an increase in water salinity. This study is to determine what level of sal…
CSEF · 2016
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a global threat. Each year in the US alone, approximately 23,000 people die as a result of antibiotic-resistant bacterial i…
CSEF · 2016
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to desalinate three different types of salt water by thermal distillation, in order to create fresh water and dry salt as the end products.…
CSEF · 2016
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals This purpose of this project is to sanitize tea of harmful microorganisms to make for safer consumption by immunocompromised persons. Methods/Materials Twenty 5 gram tea lea…
CSEF · 2016
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine whether man-made or natural structures are more effective at preventing beach erosion. Methods/Materials 3 plastic bins, beach sa…
CSEF · 2016
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to determine what wood-based waste material produces the most British Thermal Units (BTUs). Methods/Materials Douglas fir, coast redwood, and a mi…
CSEF · 2016
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to test whether enzymes can inhibit the binding of collagen during the formation of scar tissue thereby reducing the swelling and severit…
CSEF · 2016
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals To search for patterns, trends, and commonalities among patients with a bicuspid aortic valve in order to help diagnose or predict the condition in others. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2016
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Global warming is one of the world#s greatest challenges and it is clear that reducing emissions will not stop the global warming process. Removing CO2 from the atmosphere i…
CSEF · 2016
Environmental Engineering Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether different geometric shapes will reduce evaporation better than shade balls (sphere) while at the same time reducing cost. Methods/Mater…
CSEF · 2016
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals This work addresses the design of shape-shifting robots, which can transform into any desired shape. Methods/Materials A deformable robot was assembled, consisting of triang…
CSEF · 2016
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals My project is to determine if shape words can interfere with the simple task of naming shapes, I would also be looking for any crucial differences between ages and genders i…
CSEF · 2016
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The Shark Stopper Experiment tested if Samarium or Magnesium attached to a wetsuit, can prevent shark attacks. Methods/Materials Based on the shark's senses in it's head, th…
CSEF · 2016
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to measure the decrease in protease content of fruit juice after being heated. Methods/Materials A turbidity meter was constructed and used to…
CSEF · 2016
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine the effects of sloped armor on the effective energy of a penetrating projectile. Methods/Materials Pellet gun, ballistic gel, s…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Rotor blades used in many home appliances, electronic equipment, and aircraft contribute to significant amounts of noise pollution, which negatively affects people's quality…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals My objective is to extend the time of the current Nomex fire suit#s ability to protect firefighters from permanent damage due to exposure from direct flames and high intensi…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if a neodymium magnet, battery and a copper wire are capable of creating a high source of magnetic field resulting in constant motion making it t…
CSEF · 2016
Zoology First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to examine whether E(z)/EZH2-dependent H3K27me3 may be one epigenetic mechanism underlying transgenerational programming of longevity, and EZ…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine the effect of pot size on the efficiency of natural gas conversion into heat energy on a stove. Methods/Materials Four aluminum…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My project explained how best to protect armored vehicles, the problem is making the armor strong but keeping the vehicle maneuverable. Spaced armor (pairs of parallel armor…
CSEF · 2016
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Around 1.6 million people die annually from lung cancer--about 3 every minute. Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is the most fatal and aggressive subtype of lung cancer due to t…