Physics & Astronomy
Objectives I wanted to explore the impact of sympathetic vibration or resonance on a bass guitar. My hypothesis was that the A note would cause the most sympathetic vibration. Methods The pr…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives My objective for this project was to find out which drink(s) best enhances one s athletic performance. Methods Indoor basketball court, stopwatch for timing, clipboard, a chart to…
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives Many magazines like Via (published by AAA), Bay Area Parent etc. claim that there is a gravitational anomaly at Mystery Spot. There are other such claims of gravitational anomalie…
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives In our society, there are still those who don t have access to electricity and light. I saw a need for a device that would be able to provide light and energy to those who needed…
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives The objective of this project is to design, implement, test, and analyze simple algorithms to find the one that can achieve the highest tiles in the Google Chrome Extension of the…
Environmental Engineering
Objectives The purpose of this project is to build a new greenhouse to replace modern greenhouses by making it more space efficient, cost-efficient, and low maintenance. Methods The main mat…
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives In this project silver nanoparticles have been synthesized from silver nitrate using Asparagus extract containing the flavonoid, quercetin (a green synthesis). The objective was t…
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Objectives The objective of this project is to test whether or not a supply of different concentrations of carbon dioxide, fertilizer and increased light exposure will increase algae growth,…
Environmental Engineering
Honorable_mention Award
Objectives An ongoing problem in parts of the world is a lack of access to water. This project used the Engineering Design Process to create an H2O generator. The goal for H2O Generator was…
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives We apply lotions and moisturizers on a daily basis, but do we know which moisturizers work the best and why? The objective of my experiment is to determine which of the three comm…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Honorable_mention Award
Objectives My goal is to design and build a small-scale device that generates electricity from the force of ocean waves. My purpose is to help people who do not have access to electricity, f…
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives I wanted to learn if doing a headstand improves your memory and my hypothesis was, If doing headstands improves our memory, then people who do headstands will do better on a memor…
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Fourth Award
Objectives The objective of this project is to build and program a Health Band to be worn like a watch to help predict and prevent heart attack, cardiac arrest, and strokes. This band is des…
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Fourth Award
Objectives My purpose for this experiment was to examine how and why the heat conductivity in different baking sheets affects the outcome of baking. Methods I made biscuits and two different…
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives Determining whether Electromagnetic Field defenders are helpful or hurtful (assuming the studies claiming Electromagnetic Fields are unsound are correct). Many people don t know a…
Physics & Astronomy
Second Award
Objectives Cosmic rays are an unsolved problem in space exploration. While manned Mars missions are possible with current propulsion systems, the threat of cosmic radiation has not been addr…
Zoology
Objectives My goal is to ascertain how much honeybees can store with a supplemental nectar source I provided vs. out foraging on their own. I also proceded to observe and record the bees beh…
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only)
Third Award
Objectives The goal of this experiment is to determine whether or not Manuka honey is comparable to common modern medicines as an antibacterial. Methods Tested whether or not Manuka honey co…
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of this study is to see if the antimicrobial properties of Manuka Honey can combat bacteria to the same extent as your common Turmeric, Tea Tree Oil or Garlic oil na…
Toxicology
Objectives The objective of this study is to see if different Varroa Mite (Varroa Destructor, parasitic mites) treatments that beekeepers are using are effectively killing and containing the…
Chemistry
Objectives Hydrogen is a clean energy source. It can be generated from water by using electricity. In this project, I compare the rate of hydrogen production from water using solutions of di…
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives The objective of this study is to determine how different types of flour in sourdough starter affect the resulting bread. Methods 5 different types of flour (rye, whole wheat, unb…
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives We wanted to learn how to get the most efficiency out of the production of energy from the solar panel. Methods We used clear, colored films to cover the solar panel. We used a lu…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives This study examines the damages of chemical lightening on the structure of human hair by testing hair's elasticity. Methods Human hair, styrofoam boards, pins, chemical lightening…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives How Does Weight Affect Blood Pressure? Abstract Objectives/ Goals: My project was to determine how weight affects blood pressure in adults. I believe that as our weight or BMI (bo…
Zoology
Objectives To observe if pigeon milk may be used as a growth hormone alternative in the poultry industry Methods 11 White longhorn chickens,48 pigeon to produce milk, 24 millimeters of pigeo…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives I wanted to test how much or if different densities of wood affected vibrations when a piece of wood is vibrated. This experiment would help instrument makers because it could ind…
Plant Biology
Objectives The objective is to demonstrate the impact of root growth in radish plants when seed germination was supplemented with different concentration of Vitamin D. Methods Planting Box 1…
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives The purpose of my project is to figure out why some people have a better response to drugs than others. Methods Materials: Laptop, Writing Utensils, Notecards, PharmGKB.org, NCBI…
Plant Biology
Third Award
Objectives To find a way to utilize the commonly wasted shells and spines of Red Sea Urchin that have potential to become a zero waste resource. Methods Mixed 340 grams of crushed Red Sea Ur…