CSEF · 2009
Bacterial Levels in Ocean Water
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My purpose of doing this science fair project is to see what ocean water, out of Manhattan, Hermosa, and Redondo Beaches, has the highest levels of bacteria, so I am conscio…
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CSEF · 2009
Bad Breath DNA
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals To see which onion has the most DNA Methods/Materials onions, measuring cups, test tubes, bowls, alcohol Results Yellow Onion had the most DNA Conclusions/Discussion Hypothe…
CSEF · 2009
Bagged Lettuce: Convenience or Killer?
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Life today is very fast paced. To keep up with this, our world is full of modern conveniences. One popular time saver is bagged lettuce. The lettuce industry promotes their…
CSEF · 2009
Bam! The Strength of Rocks
Earth Science (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals I chose to study rock fracture because the San Francisco Bay Area is a major earthquake center. An experiment on the strength of rocks would help us understand earthquakes a…
CSEF · 2009
Banana DNA Extraction
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if the banana#s DNA denatures overtime. In this experiment, the bananas are categorized into three different ripening stages: the under-ripe, r…
CSEF · 2009
Beating Duraflame(R): What Kind of Firewood Offers the Best Value?
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if Duraflame(R) burns the longest, generates the most heat and provides the best firewood value. Methods/Materials Samples of five different wo…
CSEF · 2009
Beclin I: A Novel Marker to Evaluate Human Islet Quality
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of the current study is to develop novel assays based on autophagic and apoptotic cell death markers to evaluate the function of transplanted islets in Type 1…
CSEF · 2009
Becoming the Biggest Brine
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My goal was to see if placing a crushed L-Lysine tablet in my brine shrimps' habitat would help them grow larger, compared to the regularly grown shrimps. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2009
Befuddled Bean Seeds: The Effects of Gravity and Centrifugal Forces on the Gravitropism and Growth of Bean Seeds
Plant Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to demonstrate and show the effects of centrifugal force and gravitational pull on the rate and the angle of root growth in relation to t…
CSEF · 2009
Best Fake Blood
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My purpose was to find out which of the 3 fake bloods I chose was the closest to real blood. Methods/Materials My first step was to make all the different types of fake bloo…
CSEF · 2009
Beware of Saturated Fats
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In the project, different cooking oils were tested to see which one had the most saturated fat. Methods/Materials Four test tubes were filled with 20ml. of vegetable oil and…
CSEF · 2009
Beware Ye Minifigures
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals I wanted to find out how changes in projectile mass, counterweight mass, and throwing arm length affect the range and trajectory of a projectile launched by a trebuchet. Met…
CSEF · 2009
Be Wise, Protect Your Eyes
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to investigate which tint will be most effective in blocking ultraviolet rays in sunglasses. Methods/Materials We obtained two lens mater…
CSEF · 2009
Big Font Small Font
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine how font size affected reading comprehension by fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade readers. Methods/Materials 1. Use Times New Roman font in…
CSEF · 2009
Biodegradation of a Sugarcane-based Disposable Plate and a Tree-based Disposable Plate in a Landfill
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals When placed in a landfill, I hypothesize that a sugarcane-based paper plate will biodegrade faster than the traditional tree-based paper plate. Eco-Products has made stateme…
CSEF · 2009
Biodiesel: Transesterification of Soy and Corn Oils: Green Light for the Future
Chemistry Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment is to determine how biodiesel is made and produce a sample quantity of biodiesel from two different vegetable oils. I will then determine if the…
CSEF · 2009
Biometrics: A Study of Algorithm-Based Facial Recognition Systems
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals Does the application of lighting, gender, ethnicity, facial distortion, and facial obstructions, on the detection of algorithm-based facial recognition softwares affect its…
CSEF · 2009
Biomonitoring: Water Quality with the Use of Benthic Macroinvertebrates
Earth & Environment (Senior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of monitoring the Benthic Macroinvertebrates of the San Lorenzo River at Henry Cowell State Park is to determine the health of the river by analyzing biodiversit…
CSEF · 2009
Biophysical Studies of Cytotoxic Effect of TiO(2) Nanoparticles on Human Cervical Carcinoma in vitro: Computational Stud
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The main objective is to demonstrate how deterministic mathematical modeling and Monte-Carlo stochastic technique can be used to model the dynamics of the growth and respons…
CSEF · 2009
Bioremediation Impacts on Water Quality: Effects on Urban Runoff
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Over the summer, while at a park near a beach, I noticed a sign that intrigued me. The park contained a small riparian habitat and the sign mentioned a process called "biore…
CSEF · 2009
Birch Hardwood vs. Particle Board/MDF?
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to prove that Birch Hardwood is stronger than Particle Board composite wood and MDF composite wood. Methods/Materials An experiment was de…
CSEF · 2009
Birds as Indicator Species
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of our monitoring project is to raise environmental awareness of an ecosystem's health by using riparian birds as indicator species. We monitor two sites, the Co…
CSEF · 2009
Birds of a Feather Bathe Together
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to determine whether birds prefer the upper or lower level of birdbaths. The materials I used were a two-level birdbath, water, and a video cam…
CSEF · 2009
Boiling Hot
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if salt, sugar, pepper and baking soda have an effect on the boiling point temperature of water. Methods/Materials The experiment was performed…
CSEF · 2009
Boxed Lightning: The Effect of Run Time on the Electrical Resistance of an Alternating Current (AC) Carbon Arc
Electronics & Electromagnetics Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals This experiment explores the topic of how the run time of a carbon arc would affect its resistance. My approach was to build a carbon arc and measure the resistance at diffe…
CSEF · 2009
Boys vs. Girls: Who Is Dirtier?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out who had more bacteria on their hands sixth grade boys or sixth grade girls. Methods/Materials I chose fourteen 6th grade boys and fourteen 6th g…
CSEF · 2009
Brand Name or Taste?
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals Do people, particularly teens, judge food on image, brand name and associated price with that name, or do they judge it on how it actually tastes? My hypothesis was that the…
CSEF · 2009
Building a Model to Optimize Solar Water Heating Requirements Given a Site's Observed Solar Flux
Earth & Environment (Senior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to develop a computational model which would evaluate the effectiveness of a solar water heater in preheating water for hot tub or home hot wate…
CSEF · 2009
Building Buildings Better. Which Design Does Better in an Earthquake: Tuned Mass Damper or Base Isolator?
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine which type of earthquake resistant design for a building would create less sway. The hypothesis is that a building with a base i…
CSEF · 2009
Buy Bonds: Investment Algorithm Using an Inverted Linear Yield Curve
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals Bonds are typically overlooked by investors, but I believe bonds can be a useful investment. Perhaps the bond market could predict economic conditions. To find out, I asked…