CSEF · 2004
The Power of Rat Senses
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine the role of rats# memory and senses in navigating a maze environment. I believe that their sense of smell will be better than their sense of sigh…
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CSEF · 2004
The Prediction and Variability of Ozone Levels during Episodes of Severe Air Pollution in the Southern San Joaquin Valle
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals As no specific method of ozone prediction previously existed, we wanted to create one for use on high ozone days so it could be determined which hours of the day were safer…
CSEF · 2004
The Recognition of Facial Expressions among Varying Adolescent Populations
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals In this experiment, our objective was to determine how different adolescent populations recognize specific emotions at varying intensities. Methods/Materials To test this, w…
CSEF · 2004
The Removal of Toxic Chemicals from Contaminated Filter Materials: An Extended Study
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The Goal of my project is to properly remove and dispose of the Toxic chemical Malathion from my filter Media. Methods/Materials Remove the Malathion trapped inside my filte…
CSEF · 2004
There's a Germ Out There. Can You Tell Me Where?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Does the Kitchen, the Bedroom, the Bathroom or the Living Room harbor the most germs? If the Living Room harbors the most germs, is there a relationship between the amount o…
CSEF · 2004
Thermoacoustics: Creating Sound with Heat
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective is to understand and demonstrate the thermoacoustic phenomenon, which uses heat to initiate the oscillation of gas without moving parts. The second objective i…
CSEF · 2004
The Role of Brassinosteroids in Root-Cell Differentiation in Arabidopsis thaliana
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to answer two questions: 1) Do brassinosteroids play a role in cell differentiation in the root of Arabidopsis? 2) Is this role due to the…
CSEF · 2004
The Role of Krox-20, a Transcription Factor, in Craniofacial Muscle Development
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals To understand the effect of the Krox-20 mutant on jaw-opener development. Methods/Materials Mandibles with muscles attached were dissected from E14 embryos and mounted onto…
CSEF · 2004
The Science of Snowboarding
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals Oun Goal was to determine how the length, width, and flexibility, of a snowboard, determine the speed.We tried to factor out as much experimental error as we could. Methods/…
CSEF · 2004
The Sequel of Nim: Symmetries and Transformations of n-Cubes and the Nimber-Simplex Graph
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals This project is a continuation of last year's project which mapped finite groups under Nim addition to n-dimensional Simplexes, creating the Nimber-Simplex graph. The goals…
CSEF · 2004
The Shapes of Boat Hulls Matter
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals In this experiment I proved that the shape of a boat hull affects the friction or resistance between it and the water. Methods/Materials A water trough was constructed out o…
CSEF · 2004
The Sowbug's Dilemma: Shelter, Shade, or Swamp?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Sowbugs (Oniscus asellus) are known to seek (1) hiding places, (2) darkness, and (3) dampness. I wondered what a sowbug would do if forced to choose between two things it li…
CSEF · 2004
The Speed of the 21st Century
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My objective was if the amount of storage space and RAM effect the speed of a computer. I chose to do this project to find out if I could simply add more storage space and R…
CSEF · 2004
The Stroop Effect
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals We observed the effect of age and gender on an individual's performance on the the Stroop Color and Word Test Methods/Materials In our experiment, we tested four different a…
CSEF · 2004
The Study of A3174 G and G3877A Double Mutation in the 3' UTR of the SRD5A2 Gene
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The A3174G and G3877A are double mutation, which is in the SRD5A2 gene of the 3#untranslated region (UTR). The double mutant has been found to be common in males. This has b…
CSEF · 2004
The Toothpaste that Whitens Stains the Best: Aquafresh, Rembrandt, Tom's, or Ultra Brite
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the experiment was to find out of the four whitening toothpastes - Aquafresh, Tom's, Rembrandt, and Ultra Brite - the one that could whiten three distinct sta…
CSEF · 2004
The Ultimate Underground Structure: The Effect of Pillars Added to Structural Designs of Earth-Sheltered Buildings
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine if pillars added to the structural design of an earth-sheltered structure will keep it from collapsing under the weight of dirt. I believe that…
CSEF · 2004
The Use of Potassium Release Electrodes to Detect Bacterial Cell Death
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals To determine effectiveness of antimicrobial peptide using potassium release during bacterial cell death. Two peptide conformations tested at different concentrations in vary…
CSEF · 2004
The Velcro-Support Stocking
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals Elastic support stockings are used to treat leg edema (swelling).Many people who need to wear them find it too difficult to apply the stockings.The goal of my invention was…
CSEF · 2004
The Weather Outside Is Frightful
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if microclimates occur in the city of Brisbane and if the topography of the mountain causes these microclimates to occur. Brisb…
CSEF · 2004
The Whispering Gallery Effect: Sound Propagation Near a Curved Surface
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals This experiment deals with the study of the acoustics of a whispering gallery. The type of gallery I am studying does not involve focussing of the sound, but rather a channe…
CSEF · 2004
Thin-Layer Chromatography vs. Spectroscopy: Analysis Techniques of Color Identification in Cosmetics
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of the experiment was to find out which one, Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) or Spectroscopy, is a more efficient way to identify and analyze FDA colors presen…
CSEF · 2004
Thumb's Up
Social Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I attempted to show that people with a predominant ethnic heritage (one to two) tend to have fewer fingerprint patterns than people with seceral ethnic heritages (more than…
CSEF · 2004
Tick Tock, Let's Change the Mouse's Internal Clock
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if having a partner will speed up the time it takes mice to change their internal clocks. Methods/Materials Six mice of identical ages and gend…
CSEF · 2004
Tiling with Shapes and Tessellations in Nature
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The overall objective of this project was to explore which shapes can (or cannot) tile a rectangular grid or infinite plane (in one or multiple ways) and understand why. Met…
CSEF · 2004
TKO: Total Kid Organizer
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The Objective of my project is to develop an easy to use multi-task software program for the Palm Pilot hand held unit (PDA) for use by elementary through high school aged s…
CSEF · 2004
To Drink or Not To Drink Cayucos Creek Water
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which of six Cayucos creeks contain the highest nitrate levels and to determine if they are safe for human consumption. I believe Toro Creek wi…
CSEF · 2004
Toil With Oil
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals I believe that medium textured human hair will adsorb the most oil because it is not too coarse, but not too fine and thin. Methods/Materials First I collected different typ…
CSEF · 2004
Toning Up, or Being Contaminated? The Mystery Behind Bacteria Levels in Gym Equipment
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals I am testing the bacteria level in gym equipment. Methods/Materials 30 Hach Paddle Testers (20 Bacteria and 10 Mold); Thermometer; Bleach; One low watt light bulb; Masking T…
CSEF · 2004
Touchy Feely: A Project on Diabetes and Neuropathy
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of our project is to find out if one#s skin nerve receptors sensations differ between diabetic#s and non-diabetic#s, females and males, and diabetics that have b…