Mammalian Biology
First Award
Objectives/Goals This project proposes the spatial peaks QRS-T angle as a new method of distinguishing left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) from athletic heart syndrome (AHS). These two very d…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project is to be able to utilize the X-ray triboluminescence, emission of radiation through friction, from peeling tape by making an X-ray machine. Once…
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals Whenever someone gets a tan or sunburn, regardless of where they are, they are being affected by ultraviolet rays. These rays do much more than color a person#s skin, though…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
First Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine how the type and color of a fabric affects how much UV radiation can get through it. Methods/Materials I cut and tested 2#x2# swatches from eac…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The project objective was to determine how ferrous and nonferrous materials affect the magnetic field, if at all. In addition, I wanted to capture a visualization of this ef…
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my science project was to determine whether the consumption of various types of coffee bean roasts would affect the lifespan of Drosophila melanogaster. Met…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals was to determine if it was possible to recharge 1.5V AA pile alkaline (non-rechargeable) batteries using a cordless drill as a generator. Methods/Materials I recharged 18 ba…
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The intent of this project is to study the effects of antioxidant-rich foods (both type and amount) on plants' growth and health. I hypothesized that if soil is supplemented…
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals There are 99 lakes in Los Angeles County that are not regularly monitored for water quality. The main objective of my project is to test four Los Angeles County lakes that a…
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The delay in recognizing words printed in various colours is a well-documented phenomenon known as the Stroop effect. This particular anomaly is more prevalent with words to…
Microbiology (General)
First Award
Objectives/Goals In the Coachella Valley, the golf industry consumes an enormous amount of water. Golf courses need to have well-manicured, visually pleasing water features. They frequently…
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find an alternative method for creating electricity, the (MFC) which is a system in which bacteria converts organic material into power. The goal was to…
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals My project investigated the effects of cooking oil as a water pollutant on the height, mass, and stomatal conductance of ivy plants (Hydra Helix). I predicted that, the grea…
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals I was drawn to studying fairy shrimp after hearing about how important they are from my neighbor who works for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He showed me different typ…
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Over the years, I have become more and more aware of Earth's dwindling natural resources. Electricity is one of the most popular ways of consuming these resourses. I wanted…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine if an alternate jetty design would reduce tsunami wave amplitude in the Santa Cruz Harbor from a tsunami wave similar to the one that resulted…
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to determine what average water level would allow the greatest water ejection, and thus the greatest wave energy collection, from a blowhole caver…
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to find what frequency of sound best extinguishes fire at two different volume levels of -15 dB and 6 dB, both at 25% speaker output fro…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine how three different shaped blocks, acting as barriers,affect a tsunami. How do different barrier shapes on the shoreline affe…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Second Award
Objectives/Goals Herbicide is wasted every year by farmers who spend 8 billion dollars to control weeds. Farmers lose money and harm the environment when using the full spray method in which…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals In the early 1900's, an engineer known as Nikola Tesla designed an engine that, he claimed, was able to operate at around 90% efficiency. Today, engineers are trying to appl…
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine how variations in temperature would change the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction. I hypothesized that an increase in temperature would speed…
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if it is water solubility or heat that causes the greatest loss of Vitamin C while boiling potatoes. Methods/Materials Peeled and sliced potato…
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine the effect of water quality on the growth of vegetable plants, comparing lake water, tap water and distilled water. Methods/Mat…
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project is to determine what affect different cooking methods have on the nutritional value of vegetables.The reason I am doing this investigation…
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My science fair project is titled, "What fin shape causes a model rocket to reach the highest altitude?" The purpose of this project was to find out which of the shapes, rec…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which insulation material is the most efficient using fiberglass, foam, wood shavings, llama wool and cotton. My hypothesis was that llama wool…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Environmental concerns about global warming have increased the interest in internal combustion engines that can run on hydrogen instead of gasoline, because hydrogen combust…
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals I wanted to find the dirtiest place in my house. I chose 9 places in my house. I bought petri dishes and agar to grow samples of what actually lives at these places. By grow…
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My objective for this project was to see if the difference in breeding populations would affect the Physa acuta snail reproduction and the development of the eggs laid. I hy…