CSEF · 2002
Hamster Findings
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My project was designed to test the senses of hamsters, especially their senses of smell and sight. I believe that with the addition of color on the maze the hamster will mo…
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CSEF · 2002
Harmonic Analysis: Using the Least Squares Method to Analyze Sound Waves
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals My goal was to use a sum of sine functions to accurately estimate sound waves from various musical instruments. Methods/Materials I used a Minidisc digital recording device,…
CSEF · 2002
Harnessing Electric Potential from Dripping Water
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals To investigate the parameters that affect electrostatic generation by means of an inline water dropper. Methods/Materials 1 Lord Kelvin#s Thunderstorm inline water dropper;…
CSEF · 2002
Harnessing the Sun: Determining Economical but Optimal Solar Reflectivity through Design and Material
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals Find a low-cost material combined with cost-effective design that produces the most reflective sunlight to a given focal area. Methods/Materials Research began in December,…
CSEF · 2002
Hawthorne's Bag-It and Tag-It vs. Westchester's Curbside Recycling System
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals My project was to see which recycling works best at reducing trash that ends up at a landfill in two different cities. Methods/Materials I picked 10 households in Hawthorne…
CSEF · 2002
Heat Conductivity
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The object of this experiment is to determine which type of metal will conduct heat the fastest: Aluminum, copper, bronze, silver nickel and steel. Methods/Materials I used…
CSEF · 2002
Heat of Condensation: A Natural Source of Protective Heat: A Second Year Study
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Current farming methods used to protect agricultural crops from frost are energy consumptive and expensive. This investigation is an attempt to practically apply the theory…
CSEF · 2002
Herbal Remedies and Cell Division
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals To see wether the introduction of herbal extracts causes the miotic rate to increase or decrease in onion root cells. Methods/Materials Materials: 1.Onions; 2.Herbs 10 grams…
CSEF · 2002
Hfr-1 and the Hessian Fly
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to detirmine how the Hfr-1 resistince gene is affected by the Hessian Fly. Methods/Materials Using TRIzol rna preps I was able to quatify wheat ti…
CSEF · 2002
Hidden Power
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My goal was to build a generator (like Lord Kelvin's electrostatic generator) that runs on the power of falling water droplets, see if it worked, and see how long regenerati…
CSEF · 2002
High-Density Holographic Data Storage Utilizing High-Resolution Silver-Halide Media
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The project had three objectives. First, to establish the parameters of Slavich PFG-01 emulsion. Secondly, to establish linear and volumetric data storage, thereby increasin…
CSEF · 2002
Holding Their Own, Soil Texture and Water Capacity
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals My project was to test the soil water holding capacity of three soil types. After meeting with a soil conservationist and learning how to read soil maps I selected three dis…
CSEF · 2002
Hollister's Impact on the San Benito River
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals What impact does the City of Hollister have on the quality of the water flowing in the San Benito River? We answered this question by investigating the quality of water in t…
CSEF · 2002
Hot Stuff
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to find out which substance is the best for filling microwave heated hot packs (bean bags): dried corn, rice, black turtle beans, macaroni, soyb…
CSEF · 2002
Hovercraft Skirts
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals ABSTRACT The Hovercraft is a modern invention, which glides on a cushion of air. A fan pushes down the cushion of air into a rubber #skirt#. A skirt surrounds the hovercraft…
CSEF · 2002
How Accurate Is the Bell Curve?
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine if the use of a Gaussian probability device actually follows a repeatable, predictable model of a bell curve. Methods/Materials I constructed…
CSEF · 2002
How Antenna Design Affects Signal Strength
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals I hope to find a better antenna design. that will improve my access points range in one direction. Methods/Materials I will be testing five different antenna designs made ou…
CSEF · 2002
How Backpacks Affect Your Posture
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The purpose for this project is to prove how backpacks affect your posture so that people know that there are risks involved in wearing a backpack. Methods/Materials For thi…
CSEF · 2002
How Big Around Is the Earth? The Eratosthenes Method
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to estimate the circumference of the Earth by using Eratosthenes method, a procedure that uses the angle of the Sun at solar noon in two dis…
CSEF · 2002
How Biodegradable Is Our Garbage?
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if paper, plastic, and organic material in household garbage is biodegradable. Methods/Materials We collected household garbage from our homes.…
CSEF · 2002
How Clean Are the Tops of Soda Cans?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals If I buy a soda at school, what is the most effective way to clean the top of the can before drinking the soda? Methods/Materials I bought four cans of soda from the cafeter…
CSEF · 2002
How Colors Absorb Heat
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project is to find out how objects of different colors absorb heat from sunlight differently. I believe that darker colors will absorb heat from sunligh…
CSEF · 2002
How Cool Is Your Computer?
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals Heat has a negative effect on a computers performance and life. The objective of my testing was to find the most effective cooling system, thus increasing the performance an…
CSEF · 2002
How Different Plant Hormones Affect Stem Growth in Lima Beans During Germination and Early Stages of Development
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the experiment was to measure how different plant hormones affect lima bean stem growth depending upon what stage the young plant is in. Methods/Materials Fir…
CSEF · 2002
How Do Different Batteries Affect the Power of a Simple Motor?
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My goal is to determine what effect various batteries have on a simple motor. My theory is that this will be decided by their various voltages and current outputs. It will a…
CSEF · 2002
How Does Acceleration Affect Force?
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My objective is to learn about Newtons second law of physics and how acceleration affects force. I belive that the more acceleration the object requires, the more force it w…
CSEF · 2002
How Does Acid Rain Affect the Cell Structure of Spirogyra and Plant Life within Our Ecosystem?
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine whether water that contains a measurable amount of acid with a pH level below 7 (to simulate acid rain) will negatively affect the cellular str…
CSEF · 2002
How Does Caffeine Affect the Health of Children?
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals QUESTION: How Does Caffeine Affect the Health of Children? HYPOTHESIS: If children take in high amounts of caffeine, then there will be a negative affect on their health. Me…
CSEF · 2002
How Does Exposure to Magnetism Affect Recorded Media Such as CDROMs, Videotapes, Zip Discs, Audiotapes and Floppy Disks?
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals I wanted to find out how magnets affected recorded media such as CDs, videotapes, Zip discs, audiotapes and floppy disks. Methods/Materials A weak magnet (1 pound pull), a m…
CSEF · 2002
How Does L. buchneri 40788 Affect Silage Quality?
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to decrease mold and yeast growth in silage fed to dairy cows. My hypothesis was that Lactobacillus Buchneri 40788 inocculant would control mold and yeast g…