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 · 2006
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals In our project, we overexpress the progeny of our Ryan-Daniel (aptly named after ourselves) fly line cross using a UAS-GAL4 system and test them for high or low triglyceride…
CSEF · 2006
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to design a computer program that could accurately simulate Optic Flow and its effects on a predator/prey relationship. Methods/Materials A…
CSEF · 2006
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to assess the performance of the Viterbi decoder used in the transmission of L2C GPS civil navigation messages when the link is corrupted by…
CSEF · 2006
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to evaluate the bacteria growth in backwashed pop up and open cap bottles. My hypothesis was that the open cap bottles have a much higher amount of backwas…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I would like to determine which fabric, commonly used in outdoor performance clothing, is the best insulator that will keep me the warmest while I am camping and hiking. Sin…
CSEF · 2006
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals Project in plant ecology in which several physiographic factors including slope, aspect and soil types were analyzed to determine the effects on the growth and development o…
CSEF · 2006
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this research is to understand ecological change due to global warming in the Northern California intertidal by establishing baselines for intertidal temperature…
CSEF · 2006
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals This is my third year studying the Teichert Ponds, the storm water runoff holding ponds for Chico. I tested for the possibility that the pollutants were collecting in the up…
CSEF · 2006
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether chili peppers have high acidity to cause indigestion. Methods/Materials 11 different chili peppers were used, ranging from mild to very…
CSEF · 2006
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project is to determine the angle at which light refracts to create an inferior mirage. The second goal of the project is to get a better understanding…
CSEF · 2006
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals To determine what factors promote avalanches. Methods/Materials A mountain slope was simulated by constructing a flat board hinged on one end. The board could be raised and…
CSEF · 2006
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals This project aims to find how granularity affects the angle of repose based on the size and shape (regularity or irregularity)of the grains in the granular material. Methods…
CSEF · 2006
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The circuit breaker is a necessity in any electronic device. It is the basic piece of equipment, which provides a continuous supply of power. Circuit breakers in airplanes a…
CSEF · 2006
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to confirm that the weir equation that relates water height or stage above an obstruction to stream flow in a rectangular stream channel is ade…
CSEF · 2006
Social Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) takes an essential role in today#s society. But, ever since 2001 when the No Child Left Behind Act was passed, every school is expected to gro…
CSEF · 2006
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine the effectiveness of different concentration levels of select essential oils on the growth of the bacteria, Bacillus Cereus. Meth…
CSEF · 2006
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to determine if it is possible to influence a person to act outside of their "normal" behavior. I believe that it is possible to influence…
CSEF · 2006
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals To evaluate 3 different methods of transferring residual energy from "dead" AA batteries into a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery to make it useable. Methods/Materials A N…
CSEF · 2006
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to measure water properties, such as salinity, at various points along Ballona Creek at high and low tide. Samples were also tested for turb…
CSEF · 2006
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals Paintball guns have held my interest for a long time. Accuracy and distance are crucial ballistics questions in these games. This project investigated the effect of pressure…
CSEF · 2006
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals To determine the effectiveness of household substances in killing bacteria. Methods/Materials 1.25 ml ea: -toothpaste in 1.25 ml water; -salt in 1.25 ml water; -chlorine ble…
CSEF · 2006
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which surface in my school cafeteria had the most bacteria. Methods/Materials I used sterile swabs to to take samples from the each of the vari…
CSEF · 2006
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Complete Abstract: Familiar household products such as: Clorox, Iodine, Anti-bacterial soap, etc., can help aid us in getting rid of bacteria that lies around us everyday. W…
CSEF · 2006
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Colloidal silver is known to have germ killing and antibacterial properties. The purpose of this experiment was to not only test the anti-bacterial properties of silver in g…
CSEF · 2006
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine which major brand of AA alkaline batteries, by scientific testing, offers the best value to the consumer. Methods/Materials I…
CSEF · 2006
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals This project will determine if the less expensive Costco Kirkland Signature Alkaline AA batteries and the Walgreens Ultra Alkaline Supercell AA batteries will prove to be a…
CSEF · 2006
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine whether beach grooming, the removal of wrack from beaches, decreases the population of macrofauna found on the beach. We compared the macrofau…
CSEF · 2006
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals This project was to determine which material would be the best shield against beta and gamma radiation. Often times, radiation needs shielding because it causes harm to the…
CSEF · 2006
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My experiment tried to determine whether beta carotene helps prevent the growth of cancer in plants. Methods/Materials I germinated fifteen sunflower seeds: ten sunflower se…
CSEF · 2006
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Find out which brands of cereal taste best to children and whether those brands are the most nutritious. Methods/Materials Materials: Notebook, pencil, 6 different types of…