CSEF · 2004
Toil With Oil
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals I believe that medium textured human hair will adsorb the most oil because it is not too coarse, but not too fine and thin. Methods/Materials First I collected different typ…
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CSEF · 2004
Toning Up, or Being Contaminated? The Mystery Behind Bacteria Levels in Gym Equipment
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals I am testing the bacteria level in gym equipment. Methods/Materials 30 Hach Paddle Testers (20 Bacteria and 10 Mold); Thermometer; Bleach; One low watt light bulb; Masking T…
CSEF · 2004
Touchy Feely: A Project on Diabetes and Neuropathy
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of our project is to find out if one#s skin nerve receptors sensations differ between diabetic#s and non-diabetic#s, females and males, and diabetics that have b…
CSEF · 2004
Toxic Boatyards: Are Newport Bay Boatyards a Point Source for Heavy Metal Pollution?
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine whether Newport Bay boatyards were a point source for the heavy metal copper. Methods/Materials Materials: 15 bottles (small) Filter 2 Large Zi…
CSEF · 2004
Trajectory of a Free Falling Object
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals How do you maximize the distance of an object shot from a trebuchet? Methods/Materials Procedure: 1. Measure counterweight, pin angle, and the string length; 2. Pull the cou…
CSEF · 2004
Transgene Expression in Wheat Engineered through Particle Bombardment
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective is to reduce the amount of material necessary to make Andros spring wheat herbicide resistant by showing that the use of the GFP gene could simplify the process…
CSEF · 2004
Translatability of Gene Function between Plant Species: From Arabidopsis thaliana to Nicotiana tabacum
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals To investigate the conservation of gene function among plant species, the translatability of two, morphology-governing genes, BREVIPEDICELLUS LIKE (BPL) and NO APICAL DOMINA…
CSEF · 2004
Transmissivity: Observations of Gas in the Infrared Spectrum
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project was to study the influence of the chemical composition of gas on its ability to absorb and transmit infrared radiation. My main objective w…
CSEF · 2004
Trebuchet
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals -Can trial and error testing of different projectile weights, counterweights and throwing arm lengths establish simple relationships that can determine throwing distance? -C…
CSEF · 2004
Trees Are a Gas
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if car exhaust would have a detrimental effect on seedling Douglas Fir trees. I believe that trees exposed to high concentrations of exhaust will…
CSEF · 2004
Triclosan's Effect on a Marine Alga
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This experiment was performed to determine if triclosan (antimicrobial) has an effect on a marine alga. Methods/Materials Five different treatments of triclosan were used st…
CSEF · 2004
Truss Bridge's Arch Enemy
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To discover which bridge has the structural strength to withstand more weight, the arch or the truss. Methods/Materials I constructed the two bridges using paper and glue. I…
CSEF · 2004
Turning Up the Heat: Optimizing a Portable, Low Cost Solar Oven Design
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective is to explore the most cost effective, portable, box style solar oven that could be used in underdeveloped countries to pasteurize water or sterilize food. My…
CSEF · 2004
Turn Up The Heat! Does Temperature Affect Peroxidase Catalysis?
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to see whether the temperature of a substance affected the rate at which catalysis with the enzyme peroxidase occurred. Methods/Materials I use…
CSEF · 2004
Under Pressure: The Effect of Bridge Design on Bridge Weight Bearing Capacity
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals For my 2004 Science Fair Project I did a project on the weight capacity of 4 types of bridges, The Plank Board, The King Post, The Truss and The Arch. The Control was the Pl…
CSEF · 2004
Using Fluorescence Quenching as an Indicator for Successful Reaction in Copper (I) Catalyzed [3+2] Cycloaddition
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals -Find reaction conditions for using fluorescence quenching as an indicator for successful reaction in copper(I) catalyzed [3+2] cycloaddition. -Find copper binding ligands t…
CSEF · 2004
Using Lichenometry to Date Past Earthquakes
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine the accuracy of using lichenometry to find the dates of past earthquakes. As a result of the seismic shaking that takes place…
CSEF · 2004
Using Nitrifying Bacteria to Reduce Levels of Nitrogen Compounds in Madrona Marsh
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Madrona Marsh, a vernal marsh in Torrance, California, has occasionally altered water quality in which there are raised levels of several nitrogen compounds. A possible solu…
CSEF · 2004
Using Solutions' Absorbance Spectra to Predict Their Heating by Light
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals It is interesting and practical to determine exactly how much a solution is heated by light. In this project I developed a model to predict a solution's heating rate, used t…
CSEF · 2004
Utilizing Counter-Movement Medicine Ball Throws to Increase Elite & Non-Elite Athletes' Vertical Jump Heights-2 yr Study
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Throughout history, many athletes have been forced into early retirement due to knee injuries and joint inflammation. The constant pounding on knee joints of athletes, in vo…
CSEF · 2004
Variations in Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Abundance between Three Sampling Sites
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn if plankton was evenly distributed throughout the Monterey Bay. My hypothesis was that plankton would not be distributed evenly throughout the bay…
CSEF · 2004
Varying Concentrations of Bilobol and Cardanol
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to test which acid, bilobol or cardanol, in the epidermis of the Ginkgo biloba seed contributes most to the inhibition of Mycobacterium smeg…
CSEF · 2004
Viability of a Simple "At-Home" Test of Relative Amounts of Ascorbic Acid
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Carefully follow the lab instructions and record, in order from the most ascorbic acid to the least ascorbic acid. Compare relative concentration with the actual amount of a…
CSEF · 2004
Vicarious Learning: For Humans Only?
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to decide whether dogs could learn vicariously, that is, if dogs could learn to perform a task correctly faster if they watch another dog perform…
CSEF · 2004
Viscosity of Oil
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of our project is to determine witch oil brand has the highest viscosity. Methods/Materials We used three different brands of motor oil of different grades for…
CSEF · 2004
Visual Perception: Do Children and Adults See Visual Images Differently?
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn if children and adults see visual images differently. Methods/Materials At first, I showed a variety of images to 21 subjects of different ages. I…
CSEF · 2004
Voltage Generation with Spinning Magnets
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The project objective was to determine the impact of internal magnets, including a spherical magnet, on voltage generation more efficient. Methods/Materials A model generato…
CSEF · 2004
Water Quality along Saratoga Creek
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine the impact of stormwater pollution on the water quality in Saratoga Creek as it flows from the mountain, through urban and industrial areas, do…
CSEF · 2004
Water: To Drink or Not To Drink, That Is the Question
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see if coliform, E. coli, and overall bacterial counts substantially increased in body contact versus non-body contact water sources. Methods/Materials M…
CSEF · 2004
Wave Energy: Power of Our Future
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My experiment is about whether wave amplitude and frequency affects the amount of electricity that can be produced by a water wave generator. I want to determine if larger w…