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
Behavioral & Social Sciences Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective was to find the fastest human interface device among a computer mouse, a computer keyboard, a microphone for speech, and a multi-touch touch screen used when i…
CSEF · 2013
Earth & Planetary Sciences
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which organic material had the least soil compaction rate and allowed for the best plant growth. My goal was to prove that grape extract had th…
CSEF · 2013
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether Organic Green Beans or Genetically Modified Green Beans are the most economical for California Farmers Methods/Materials 100 Blue Lake…
CSEF · 2013
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals To discover who can solve increasingly difficult mazes faster, a computer or a human. Methods/Materials First I did some research on some computer algorithms that solve maze…
CSEF · 2013
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn if the leg length of female gymnasts affects how long they can hold a standard handstand.My hypothesis was that female gymnasts with a 67-73 centim…
CSEF · 2013
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals With Superman and Flash as metaphors for "big and strong" versus "small and fast," this projects investigates the relationship between mass, velocity, and force, illustratin…
CSEF · 2013
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals To evaluate why motorcycles are less visible in multi lane traffic, and develop methods to increase their visibility. Methods/Materials I measured and compared the view fact…
CSEF · 2013
Mathematics & Software Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Our goal was to design a system that will remotely monitor the movements of a senior citizen between the rooms of their house without invading their privacy. Our Wi-Fi Watch…
CSEF · 2013
Earth & Planetary Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the characteristics of different grain sizes of soil by determining their porosity and permeability and how these affect ea…
CSEF · 2013
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The blade angles of wind turbines affect the amount of electricity generated. My research proved that the blades least tilted at an angle of 15 degrees will generate the mos…
CSEF · 2013
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals How does the number of blades and blade shape, size, angle, and curve affect the efficiency of a wind turbine? Methods/Materials Materials: Styrofoam,Balsa Wood,Wooden Rods,…
CSEF · 2013
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals To determine if attaching a winglet to a rigid wing sail on an Americas Cup 72 would affect the amount of drag on the rigid wing sail. I think that the winglet will decrease…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine the best value paper towel by comparing its strength and absorbency with its cost. Methods/Materials I used four brands of paper towels: Bounty…
CSEF · 2013
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Usually, alarms (fire, burglar etc.) installed in one home, do not communicate with the alarms in neighboring homes. Without an automated system that can immediately send em…
CSEF · 2013
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn if wire could move through ice without cutting it in half, and how weight, material and size of wire, vibration and temperature influence this proc…
CSEF · 2013
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine what a child sees first, a word or a shape and if age affects this. Methods/Materials Consent forms were gathered from 51 children. Six flash ca…
CSEF · 2013
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The objective of the study is to determine the extent to which each succeeding generation since World War II is aware of the sacrifices of the "Greatest Generation." Methods…
CSEF · 2013
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine what materials were best for the worms and which were best for the soil. I believe that the pot with a combination of dirt, leaves, coffee, fruit…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if it was possible to have yeast react when using the sugar substitutes aspartame (Equal), sucralose (Splenda), and saccharin (Sweet'N Low) and w…
CSEF · 2013
Electronics & Electromagnetics Third Award
Objectives/Goals Gases normally do not conduct electricity. When a large voltage is applied, current will flow through the gas. This is called the breakdown voltage. At atmospheric pressure,…
CSEF · 2013
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes problems with memory and spatial orientation. Today, over 15% of the 5.4M Americans with AD live alone.…