CSEF · 2005
Audio vs. Visual Learning
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine what kind of information, audio or visual, is easier for students to remember. Methods/Materials The materials I used were comput…
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CSEF · 2005
Avencrypt
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if a relatively effective encryption algorithm could be developed without the use of random numbers. Methods/Materials I brainst…
CSEF · 2005
Awesome Airfoils
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if toy airplanes would be able to create lift in a wind tunnel using their wing (airfoil) designs. I believe that some of the toy airplanes would…
CSEF · 2005
A Wheel Goes Far!
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals To test your eye-hand coordination. The purpose of my project is to create a computer program that tests people's eye-hand coordination and reaction to different environment…
CSEF · 2005
Bacteria! Don't Drink It!
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To see if Brita filters contained coliform bacteria. Methods/Materials Water samples collected in sterile containers from seven sources, including a new Brita filter and an…
CSEF · 2005
Bacteria Fighting Silver
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals To find out if silver can keep un-refrigerated milk fresh longer by killing the bacteria which sours milk. Methods/Materials By introducing a silver dollar as well as colloi…
CSEF · 2005
Bacterial Activity in Fresh and Frozen Human Milk as Compared to Cow's Milk and Baby Formula
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Human milk is the best food for human infants, but many women work and must store their milk for later use. The objective of my project was to measure the bacterial activity…
CSEF · 2005
Bacterial Transformations Using the Beta-Galactosidase Gene
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Objectives/Goals: The object is to discover if bacteria can be successfully transformed without the presence of calcium chloride which is normally used to make the cells com…
CSEF · 2005
Bacteria Wars
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Which household cleaner out of the following (Clorox, Formula 409, Pine-Sol, & Windex),will outperform its competition by killing the bacteria on a surface that it is applie…
CSEF · 2005
Bandages and Bacteria
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to learn what components on an anti-bacterial bandage's pad are most effective in removing bacteria from the human hand. Methods/Materia…
CSEF · 2005
Battle for Tonal Domination: Do Violin Students Have Better Relative Pitch than Piano Students?
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals My goal was to test my hypothesis that students who play the violin will hear differences in pitch the better than those who play the piano because violinists have to focus…
CSEF · 2005
Battle of Ecosystems!
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I wanted to see which ecosystem could out last, out live,and out grow all the other ecosystems. Methods/Materials I used, 6 2-litter,soil,3 pieces of cloth, 2tsp of lemon ju…
CSEF · 2005
Bean Plants and the Amount of Chlorophyll They Have with Different Types of Soils
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if different types of soils have an effect on the amount of chlorophyll in pinto bean plant. Methods/Materials First, I planted nine plants,three…
CSEF · 2005
Best Balancing Beam
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I am trying to find out what shape has the least deflection using three pieces of lumber each 12 ft. long. Methods/Materials The materials are 3 pieces of lumber each 12 ft.…
CSEF · 2005
Best Buy in AA Batteries
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine which of 9 AA batteries purchased from family patronized stores would give the best general performance, with an emphasis on the most work per do…
CSEF · 2005
Big Brother Is Watching You
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to demonstrate that a driver's behavior can be influenced by the presence of surveillance cameras. I hypothesized that a smaller percentage…
CSEF · 2005
Bioartificial Engineered Heart Tissue: in vitro Construction of Contractile Cardiomyocytes for Tissue Replacement Therap
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Engineered heart tissue (EHT) is needed in tissue replacement therapy for infarcts, which form in the heart and do not contract with the rest of the organ. The objective was…
CSEF · 2005
Biodiesel vs. Diesel
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals I'm trying to fird out which diesel fuel works the best on a CAT tractor from the 1970? Because I'v learnd that there are other types of diesel that our natural fuels. My hy…
CSEF · 2005
Blackbody Thermal Emission
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My project objective was to determine if color has any effect on thermal emission in an enclosed environment. It is common knowledge that black objects warm quicker than non…
CSEF · 2005
Blazin' Wax
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Test the effect scent has on the rate of combustion. Hypothesis: The fragrance oils added to the wax will decrease the rate of combustion. Methods/Materials The materials us…
CSEF · 2005
"Blocking" Ultraviolet Light: Do Sunscreens and Sunglasses Block UV Light?
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The goal is to understand the protection offered by sunscreens and sunglasses to ultraviolet light. To understand the blocking of ultraviolet light and the underlying physic…
CSEF · 2005
Blondes Can't Bear, All That Green Hair!
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Objectives/Goals: Many people that swim in pools have green hair and have trouble getting this green residue,copper, out of their hair. Acids, vinegar and lemon juice, and c…
CSEF · 2005
Blood in Action: The Effect of Exercise on Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment is to determine the immediate and short-term effect of different levels of exercise on blood pressure and pulse rate. It was hypothesized that bl…
CSEF · 2005
Blood Pressure: Boys vs. Girls
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals Whose blood pressure will increase more after doing an exercise, boys' or girls'. Methods/Materials 1. Select ten males and ten females. 2. Take the student's blood pressure…
CSEF · 2005
Blood Pressure: What Impact Does the Common Method of Measuring Blood Pressure Have on the Accuracy of B.P. Readings?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my Science Fair project is to determine the accuracy of the common method (community standard) of taking blood pressure readings when compared to the ideal…
CSEF · 2005
Blowing Off Carbon Dioxide
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to see what type of exercises makes people produce the most carbon dioxide. Methods/Materials Materials:test subjects, liquid measuring cup th…
CSEF · 2005
Brain Food
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to see if eating a well-balanced breakfast, as opposed to an unhealthy breakfast or no breakfast, affects an average teenagers math and puzzle ski…
CSEF · 2005
Branded
Social Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals PURPOSE: The purpose of this experiment is to find out if brand name causes consumers to have predetermined opinions about a product. QUESTION: Does a brand name cause consu…
CSEF · 2005
Breaking the Splash Barrier: Developing an Economical Underwater ROV
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals My goal is to design, create and develop an Underwater ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) that will function and be maneuverable in and under water. It will be built from parts…
CSEF · 2005
Brewster's Angle Effect on GPS Multipath
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals Brewster's angle is typically associated with light. However, it also has an effect on GPS Radio Frequency (RF) signals. When a GPS navigation signal is reflected off a mate…