CSEF · 2005
Cattails in the Water
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals How to minimize the number of cattails in a cattail-clogged marsh / oxbow lake so that an endangered species may be introduced. Methods/Materials The materials used are as f…
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CSEF · 2005
Cellular Characterization of Nickel-Induced C3H/10T1/2 Cl 8 Cell Transformation
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Inhalation exposures to soluble and insoluble nickel compounds during sulfidic ore refining were previously correlated with excess respiratory and nasal cancer risks by othe…
CSEF · 2005
Center of Gravity and Paper Airplanes
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine the effects of aft weight and nose weight on paper airplanes. Methods/Materials I conducted five preliminary trials with eight different models…
CSEF · 2005
Changes in Densities of Fecal Indicator Bacteria (FIB) over Differing Tidal Flows in the Ballona Wetlands, Los Angeles
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals There are two main objectives of this experiment: to create a mathematical model showing the relationship between turbidity, dissolved oxygen, pH, salinity, time from high t…
CSEF · 2005
Changing Antennas for Strength
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to find out how different antennas varying in type, height, and location, can change the strength of the FM signals received by an FM ster…
CSEF · 2005
Characteristics of Water Flow in Sherwood Valley Soils
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The goals of my project are to determine the composition, diffusion, permeability and porosity of the soils located around the Sherwood Valley. My project is also designed t…
CSEF · 2005
Chill Out: Investigating Seed Tolerance for Freezing Temperatures
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals To investigate seed tolerance for freezing by measuring the germination rate after being frozen for various intervals. I predict seeds frozen will have germination rates low…
CSEF · 2005
Chlorella Algae and the Attack of the Fertilizers
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine the effect of different fertilizers on algae growth. We hypothesize that a higher concentration of fertilizers will lead to mo…
CSEF · 2005
Circuitry
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals I will investigate how connecting devices ( 3 light bulbs) in parallel affect the electric current in a circuit. Methods/Materials Method: 1) Attach voltage meter to a board…
CSEF · 2005
Cloning 101
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to determine whether or not cloning through fragmentation of a plant is possible. Using the data that we have obtained from the project, we are a…
CSEF · 2005
Colonization of Three Species of Aphid on Two Types of Locally Grown Lettuce
Zoology
Objectives/Goals To observe the colonization of three aphid species on a lettuce head. Thus determining,if possible, an effective eradication treatment. Methods/Materials Materials:Eighteen,…
CSEF · 2005
Color, Fragrance, and Flavor: Measuring Their Influence on the Behavior of Worker Bees
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to isolate which element of a flower a worker bee is most attracted to: color, fragrance or flavor. Methods/Materials Twenty-two 5-inch rounds of paper wer…
CSEF · 2005
Commensal E. coli Mutants, Biotypes, and You (2)
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to observe whether or not multiple biotypes of Commensal E. coli thrive within the intestine simultaneously and occupy the human intestine ov…
CSEF · 2005
Common Roots?
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to observe similarities and differences in the DNA of various fruits and vegetables by extracting the DNA and performing gel electrophoresis.I believe that…
CSEF · 2005
Comparing Diets to See Behavioral Changes in Mice
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals How effective are different diets if tested on mice? Methods/Materials mice,cages,pine shavings,bottle caps,steak, hamburger, salami, chicken, turkey, hot dog,celery, lettuc…
CSEF · 2005
Comparing Different Fruit Pastes as a Preservative in Baked Goods
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to determine if adding fruit pastes to baked goods will help inhibit mold growth, thereby giving the baked products a longer shelf life. Methods…
CSEF · 2005
Comparing Different Soil Types in Transporting Toxic Chemicals
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to determine which soil type (clay, loam, or sand) transports toxic gasoline fumes the quickest. Methods/Materials Three different soil ty…
CSEF · 2005
Comparing the Effects of Natural Pesticide on Mosquito Larvae
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My goal is to determine if I can use a safe natural pesticide to help control mosquito population. I will see if there is natural, evironmentally safe, process that can kill…
CSEF · 2005
Comparing the Effects of Vaporized Gasoline to Liquid Gasoline in an Engine
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine if a four-stroke engine will run longer on vaporized gasoline than it would on liquid gasoline. I believe the engine will run lon…
CSEF · 2005
Comparing the Strength of Laminated Wood to Solid Wood
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I am want to compare laminated wood with solid wood. This will give me a better understanding of what type of wood to use in contruction. I will be comparing the strengths o…
CSEF · 2005
Comparing Two Recipes of Biodiesel in Terms of Flashpoint, Water Content, and pH
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Determining which catalyst used in soybean-based biodiesel will produce the most feasible fuel. Methods/Materials We are testing the two recipes in terms of flashpoint, wate…
CSEF · 2005
Comparing Various Natural Substances in Attracting and Repelling Drosophila
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to compare various natural substances to see if they attract or repel Drosophila. My goal was to determine which category of natural substanc…
CSEF · 2005
Comparing Varying Levels of Oxygen Aeration in Increasing Plant Production
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine if the amount of aeration has any effect on plant production. Methods/Materials I am using a stone that will aerate the water wit…
CSEF · 2005
Comparison of the Efficiency of Gauss and Rail Guns
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals One of the most interesting and useful applications of magnetism is to accelerate objects at tremendous velocities using magnetic accelerators. The two most are the Gauss Gu…
CSEF · 2005
Compost or Fertilizer
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find out if compost or store bought fertilizer helps vegetables grow taller. Methods/Materials I had 12 pots and 4 different groups of 3.…
CSEF · 2005
Compu-Drive
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals Program a laptop so that it will interface with an R/C car wirelessly. Methods/Materials construct the interface. write the program (in C). Hardware: # 1x 630E Thinkpad; # 1…
CSEF · 2005
Cone Cells and Afterimages
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if all three different types of cone cells (green, blue, and red light-sensitive pigment cells) on the human retina fatigue at the same rate. M…
CSEF · 2005
Conserving Agricultural Irrigation Water by Controlling Transpiration Loss via Wind
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine whether the growth rate of the plants will be affected negatively by an increase in transpiration rate due to high winds. I…
CSEF · 2005
Conserving Water and Minimizing Nitrogen Pollution Caused by Nitrate Leaching
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Nitrogen Pollution is caused by the leaching of nitrate fertilizers. When watering plants, much of the water is not absorbed and drains through the soil. As the water flows…
CSEF · 2005
Controlled Atmosphere Storage Affects Malic Acid in Apples
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the project is to determine the effects of controlled atmospheric conditions on malic acid production in apples. Methods/Materials Apples were stored in 3 dif…