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 · 2013
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals This project will determine the risk factors for obesity in children and adults. The risk factors I will examine are lifestyle factors such as eating habits, physical activi…
CSEF · 2013
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives/Goals My goal is to construct a universal gripper based on a flexible membrane (balloon) filled with a granular substance (e.g. coffee grounds) that is capable of picking up and h…
CSEF · 2013
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My project was used to determine if barrel length affects bullet velocity and penetration. I believe that the gun with the longest barrel will have the highest rate of veloc…
CSEF · 2013
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals Objectives and goals for this project were to investigate and fin the effects that petroleum oil have on plant life. Methods/Materials In this investigation 4 Antirrhinum Ma…
CSEF · 2013
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which building material will be most resistant to corrosion from exposure to acetic acid, an acid similar in pH to acid rain. The experiment sa…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Problem The purpose of this experiment was to see if different candy companies use the same food dyes to color their candies. Methods/Materials Method Label 6 Beakers and th…
CSEF · 2013
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project is to determine what effect different fertilizers have on the vitamin C content of steamed vegetables. The reason I am doing this investiga…
CSEF · 2013
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals In security games, defenders allocate resources then the attacker attacks as to maximize utility. However in a given security game, if the matrix changes and a target is wor…
CSEF · 2013
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals Through this experiment, it is my mission to determine whether or not I will be able to successfully create a suburban home garden without the use of harsh pesticides and fe…
CSEF · 2013
Plant Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to decide which of the protective materials is more effective at preventing the over-ripening of tomatoes. Methods/Materials 27 tomatoes were divided into 3…
CSEF · 2013
Zoology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My project objective was to determine if feeding chickens natural organic minerals combined with beneficial probiotics would promote a healthy intenstinal environment that w…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of the project was to analyze 10 puncture resistant fabrics to determine which material would best resist penetration from a Round Stingray barb strike when lined i…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Ants are considered nuisances because they infest our homes, businesses and schools. In the U.S. alone, ants cause billions of dollars of destruction every year. Scientists…
CSEF · 2013
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn which sense is more dominant: taste or smell. Methods/Materials Informed consent was obtained from 20 people: ten of each gender. I had all test su…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to see which filter takes out the most residue from the water. Another goal is to see what elements the filters leave behind and/or takes o…
CSEF · 2013
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment is to determine if common foods from Los Angeles grocery stores contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). I believe that many of the foods…
CSEF · 2013
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to test whether ladybugs prefer to eat aphids, pollen, powdery mildew, or scale insects. Some gardening resources suggest that ladybugs eat pollen which wou…
CSEF · 2013
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine whether a swim cap reduces drag on a swimmer, and if so, whether a swimmer with long hair or short hair would benefit most. Similar to a cyclis…
CSEF · 2013
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine what type of meat will attract meat bees the most. Methods/Materials To do this procedure you must find a large bottle and cut a large hole and…
CSEF · 2013
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine if the type of praise a student receives can alter a student's mindset and therefore influence their performance on an IQ te…
CSEF · 2013
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to see which types of variables help food waste compost the fastest. My goal was to reduce the amount of food waste that would normally…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Agricultural wastes high in cellulose can be used in ethanol production but pretreating these materials can be costly and challenging. The objective of this project is to de…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The object is to determine if high efficiency air filters (HEPA filters) really catch more air particles then a standard air filter. I believed that the high efficiency woul…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which DoTerra essential oil was the most effective in eliminating bacteria in the oral area Methods/Materials I used sterile swabs to wipe Basc…
CSEF · 2013
Environmental Science Third Award
Objectives/Goals Objectives: My objective was to find out which earthworm best affected the soil (produced the best pH, N, P, and K levels). Methods/Materials Methods/Materials: I counted an…
CSEF · 2013
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals When going on long hiking trips with my Boy Scout Troop, drinkable water is not readily available. Water from the streams can be contaminated by pollution with microorganism…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine which household product will preserve a carved pumpkin from developing mold and dehydration. The main concern with carved pump…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project is to determine which household substance will increase the ice nucleation process of dew on oranges. The reason I am doing this investigat…
CSEF · 2013
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project is to determine which indigenous plant extract will inhibit mosquito larvae development while maintaining a healthy ecosystem. In my last s…
CSEF · 2013
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to determine which insulation material regulated water bottle temperature the best. Our hypothesis was that the insulation materials with the least of air…