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 · 2017
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine which natural dye is the most effective in allowing the dye-sensitized solar cell to capture light energy. This determinatio…
CSEF · 2017
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to test whether a rotating solar device (Solar Roller) will absorb more energy than a stationary solar panel or a solar tracker. I became very…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals In 2014, Flint's water was contaminated with lead and other metals from their pipes. Residents in the area couldn't afford lead test kits since they are very expensive, so t…
CSEF · 2017
Electronics & Electromagnetics Third Award
Objectives/Goals Inspired by my own gymnastics training and an article I read about sonification used for training Olympic swimmers, I wanted to apply the techniques of sonification to aid i…
CSEF · 2017
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of the study was to find a method to detect the onset of Huntington's disease, HD, in its earlier stage. I hypothesized that by using FLIM (Fluorescence Lifetime Im…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Considering the variety of spinal deformity treatments, many patients agree that after surgery their mobility is significantly reduced. The utilization of resorbable materia…
CSEF · 2017
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine which colored light is most effective in deterring cockroaches. Methods/Materials In this experiment, six different light bulb…
CSEF · 2017
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Determine the relationship between walking and the energy produced to charge a cell phone. The goal of this experiment is to charge the cell phone's battery up to 50% from 3…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to find a safer way to attach horse shoes to horses hooves. Metal nails are most commonly used to adhere shoes to horses, but the nailing pro…
CSEF · 2017
Microbiology (General) First Award
Objectives/Goals The overall goal of these experiments were to determine if Photorhabdus sp are present in the Santa Monica Mountains and compare them with other known strains. Methods/Mater…
CSEF · 2017
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Determine at what age group brain interference is least and most prominent when concentrating in a given task (e.g., saying color vs reading word). Methods/Materials Make th…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to study the degradation mechanism of 30-day contact lenses by using the TOF-SIMS technique. The goal was to understand why contact lens…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to determine if certain pH levels affects the rate at which ice melts. Methods/Materials The experiments materials consisted of: apple juice,…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The science behind the phenomena of wettability is a fascinating one that finds its applications in many fields like adhesives, stain repellents, printing, and medical devic…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Biology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Bemisia tabaci is responsible for transmitting East African pandemics of cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). Since the 1990s, there has bee…
CSEF · 2017
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my study was to observe how Invertase changes the glucose concentration in foods when sucrose is present. Methods/Materials Tested the glucose concentration…
CSEF · 2017
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to see how 0.001 grams of sunscreen mixed in with 1000 milliliters of water affects the pace of a Sea Urchin. Methods/Materials I used pipe c…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine what allows boats made of steel or other non floating material to float. Methods/Materials Materials: polymer clay, graduated pit…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals An experiment is conducted to measure the surface tension of four different liquids, specifically: water, cooking oil, isopropanol (rubbing alcohol), and a solution of dish…
CSEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to save lives in the aftermath of disaster by building a water filter using junk & debris that produces safe water for varied family sizes.…
CSEF · 2017
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives/Goals The Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus Pelamis) is a pelagic species which is currently farmed in California by numerous fisheries. The objective of the project was to determine whet…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My project goal was to test if alternative renewable surface materials can perform as well as commercial materials in preventing playground head injuries. After researching…
CSEF · 2017
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives/Goals It is well established that a "switch strategy" gives you a better chance of winning a prize in the traditional 3-door Monte Hall Problem. The objective of this study was to…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry Third Award
Objectives/Goals Currently, nanomaterials with high magnetophoretic velocity and magnetic susceptibility are needed for various applications such as drug delivery systems and bioseparations,…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) are controversial. GMO plants are designed to increase yield and resilience against environmental threats. GMOs are attractive to scien…
CSEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this study is to verify that cilantro is an effective biosorbent for lead contaminated water. Methods/Materials For my experiment, I chose to use hydroponics…
CSEF · 2017
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to find out which airfoil design created the most lift. Methods/Materials Using wood and wire hangers, I built a device to test the airfoils. I pu…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Can teenage transportation be improved? My engineering application project includes an original design and build of an electric powered skateboard that provides teenagers wi…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals I started doing research on the bark beetle when I found out about the blue stain fungus. Then my father asked me what stops the blue stain fungus? The answer was terpenes.…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine how the density of an object (in this case, a 3D Printed "heat shield") affects the rate at which heat travels through it. Methods/Materials 24…