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 · 2015
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine how Vitamin C in fruit juices is degraded in three conditions: exposure to open air (time), electromagnetic radiation (microwa…
CSEF · 2015
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to construct a solar harvesting system for a model airplane, and to integrate the solar harvesting system on the plane to test if there is e…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to find the most durable nail polish utilized in various lifestyles, while minimizing exposure to harmful chemicals. Methods/Materials Six nail p…
CSEF · 2015
Environmental Engineering Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals In this project, enzymatic and acid hydrolysis of the starch were performed to alter the structure of bioplastic. The alteration in the structure was then studied by compari…
CSEF · 2015
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine whether the temperature of the condensing surface in a distillation process affects the rate at which freshwater is produced from saltwater. M…
CSEF · 2015
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals This experiment is intended to determine how a Fresnel (magnifying) lens affects the water output of a solar still. The outcome of this research could possibly provide insig…
CSEF · 2015
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals To learn how the amount of dextrose sugar given to bakers, brewers, and champagne yeasts affects their carbon production. Methods/Materials I put the three different yeasts…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Our experiment was to determine if different durations of ascorbic acid exposure positively affects a liver's enzymatic activity after being previously exposed to alcohol. M…
CSEF · 2015
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the project is to determine if C. papaya leaf extract (CPLE) extends the lifespan of C. elegans. The germline tumors of C. elegans is used to model ovarian ca…
CSEF · 2015
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals If the photo was in standard color, then the volunteer would be able to distinguish the persons ethnic background easier, because the facial features would be easier to reco…
CSEF · 2015
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine whether or not the cooling of a photovoltaic cells had a positive impact on the production of solar power. If cooling the pho…
CSEF · 2015
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals To determine how different factors, such as a greater distance between the foot and the hip, the mass of the fencer, and the height of the lunge impact the overall amount of…
CSEF · 2015
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This experiment was designed to test if taking the folic acid pills is the initial factor of their faster development and hyperactivity. Methods/Materials MATERIALS 10 femal…
CSEF · 2015
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals This experiment is related to the growing quantities of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. The experiment was designed to see if the greenhouse gases, or any other common g…
CSEF · 2015
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to find out if genetically modified(GM) crops have a higher sugar content than non-GM crops. I believe that if the crop is genetically modifie…
CSEF · 2015
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The foremost goal of this study was to help diabetics keep low glucose levels without any pharmaceutical products. Methods/Materials This approach explores the use Bitter me…
CSEF · 2015
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine the effect of hydrogels on soil water retention in various potted plants. Methods/Materials Methods In 42 pots of soil, incorpor…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment was to find the effect of Ibuprofen on Physarum Polycephalum's (P.P.) speed and microscopic makeup. The hypothesis states that if Ibuprofen is gi…
CSEF · 2015
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals The antimicrobial properties of silver have been recognized and exercised throughout history. But with the discovery of modern antibiotics in the 1940s, the use of silver fo…
CSEF · 2015
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to observe the effect of increasing the chord length, or the width, of a propeller on its efficiency. My hypothesis was that if the chord lengt…
CSEF · 2015
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment was to test the effectiveness of iron fertilization as a method of fighting ocean acidification. As the ocean absorbs nearly 30% of the carbon di…
CSEF · 2015
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine if an amateur, store-bought, Zhumell Z8 telescope could collect accurate astrometric measurements to update National double star orbit databas…
CSEF · 2015
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment is to find out if mints cause a temperature decrease. I believed that the fresh, cooling sensation that you feel in your mouth was due in part t…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To find what type of skin moisturizer keeps the skin hydrated the most and why, using Jell-O as a human skin model. Methods/Materials Material:  Moisturizers - Cocoa…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine if nail polish affects nail growth. Methods/Materials Before the project was performed a hypothesis was formed stating that t…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals To determine the effect of neonicotinoid chemicals on the health of honeybees. Methods/Materials Varying levels of neonicotiniod chemicals were given to 11 different groups…
CSEF · 2015
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The majority of research in the field of evolutionary game theory uses computer models to predict the effects of ideas, values, and beliefs on a given population. This exper…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Due to the fact that Tau protein failure has been linked with the disease Alzheimer#s, and in-taking nicotine has become so prominent, this experiment has been designed to b…
CSEF · 2015
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment is to determine which parachute canopy shape (Triangular, Square, Star, or Circular) will perform best, and whether adding an apex vent to the…
CSEF · 2015
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to see if young adolescents would tell the truth when under peer pressure. Methods/Materials Two batches of brownies were made following…