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 · 2002
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals There is a guide that states that the strongest beam is the shape with the greatest amount of material away from the axis. I want to see if it applies to tunnels as well. Me…
CSEF · 2002
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine the best electronic upgrade for a computer. I want to improve my computer's performance instead of buying a new one. My hypothesis is that insta…
CSEF · 2002
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to test what pitch of a helicopter's blade will provide the most lift. Methods/Materials I made four helicopter blades with identical shape and si…
CSEF · 2002
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The populace of Greater Los Angeles, a highly urbanized metropolis, use an abundance of chemicals every day. As a result, increased concentrations of endocrine disruptive co…
CSEF · 2002
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals There are several main principle objectives in this experiment. The main principle was to find if the distance the air cannon would shoot was proportional to the air pressur…
CSEF · 2002
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals Explain why there are tides and why there are two high tides every day. Do this by using data and results from experiments, models, and observations. Methods/Materials Metho…
CSEF · 2002
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to analyze the three bacteria's efficiency and characteristics concerning biodegradation, and determine the potential for application in oil s…
CSEF · 2002
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to see if the rotational period of Vesta can be determined by using photometry. Methods/Materials The method used was photometry, and the m…
CSEF · 2002
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My hypothesis was to determine if common pond microorganisms would be a beneficial factor in an artificial environment such as an aquarium. Methods/Materials Item/number nee…
CSEF · 2002
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals To analyze the movement of sunspots to determine whether or not the sun rotates and if so, at what rate. Methods/Materials I utilized two Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes (5 in…
CSEF · 2002
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals To determine whether UV Light has any effect on the bacterial decayof spinach leaves Methods/Materials Materials: Short/long wave ultraviolet lights, spinach, protective clo…
CSEF · 2002
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to determine whether the population of microorganisms in lakes varies depending on how close the lakes are to urbanized areas. Methods/Mater…
CSEF · 2002
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective was to verify both forms of Heisenburg#s Uncertainty Principle given by the equations: *x*px ~ h and *t*E ~ h Where x is position, p is the momentum, t is time…
CSEF · 2002
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my study was to determine whether or not playing video games for a certain period of time would affect you eyesight temporarily or permanently. I think playin…
CSEF · 2002
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The primary objective of developing the Win32 program, Virtual FlashCards was to create a more active flashcard-style learning environment in which interaction is a part of…
CSEF · 2002
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals This project investigated whether the two hemispheres of the brain are synchronized (sending signals to the motor pathway at the same time) when initiating a motor reaction…
CSEF · 2002
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to test the efficacy of vitamin C supplements in 3 forms: Chewable tablets, TimeRelease capsules,and EsterC with bioflavonoids. Megadoses of v…
CSEF · 2002
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which beverage contains the most Vitamin C. I believe that orange juice will have the highest level of Vitamin C, while Sprite will have the lo…
CSEF · 2002
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to test whether lies, made under low-stress conditions, can be detected using a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analyzer to analyze the dominant…
CSEF · 2002
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine the validity of Aussie 12-Hour Hair Spray#s humidity effectiveness claim. I hypothesized the product successfully protects hair from the advers…
CSEF · 2002
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals Recent events in California and elsewhere increase the urgency of additional energy saving devices that will reduce the total demand and save the consumer money. Here a new…
CSEF · 2002
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out if the shape of a parachute affects the rate of its descent. I believe the shape will affect a parachute's descent rate, and that the triangle w…
CSEF · 2002
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to test the strength of spider web silk to see if a hand rolled strand of spider web silk could hold at least fifteen times its weight. My goal was to confi…
CSEF · 2002
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Our project sought to determine if water samples filtered with a two-stage filtration system would exhibit less of an enteric bacteria colony count when compared to unfilter…
CSEF · 2002
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out which of following substances would reduce or prevent water evaporation: Mazola Canola Oil, Downey Fabric Softener, Heinz Vinegar, HUMCO Glyceri…
CSEF · 2002
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine which soil retains the most water. My independent variable was the water retained by the soil under the pull of gravity (field capacity) My depen…
CSEF · 2002
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Which water source is the most contaminated? Different sources of water were tested to determine which was the most contaminated. Methods/Materials To obtain results, severa…
CSEF · 2002
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals If you apply two thermal desalination methods to a sample of water each from a creek, lagoon, sound, ocean, and river, which method produces the most mineral-free water? Met…
CSEF · 2002
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My objective is to see which of four local water samples (tap water, rainwater, ocean water, and river water) and distilled water will conduct the most electricity. To help…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine whether shampoos or dishwashing detergents would be more effective at reducing the surface tension of water. My hypothesis was that dishwashing dete…