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 · 2013
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to test the effect of ABA (Abscisic acid) on the inhibition of IAA(Indole-3-Acetic-Acid)in thigmotropic reactions alongside ABA's ability to…
CSEF · 2013
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals After designing a capsule to carry an RC (Radio Control) drone into the stratosphere, I compared the affects of different altitudes on the signal, power and stability of dro…
CSEF · 2013
Earth & Planetary Sciences
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find the effects of different irrigation methods on various soil types. Methods/Materials Using three different soil types; clay, sandy, and loam, and th…
CSEF · 2013
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to determine whether E. coli restriction enzymes are adapted to attack the DNA of the lambda phage, a traditionally E. coli virus that is harmless…
CSEF · 2013
Mammalian Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Behavioral scientists have recently begun testing canines for their ability to recognize simple forms of human social engagement cues, or body language. I wondered how dogs…
CSEF · 2013
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals MIOX (myo-Inositol oxygenase) is an enzyme found in human kidneys that catalyzes the first committed step in the catabolism of myo-inositol. MIOX has been found to be upregu…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Nanocrystal (NC) research mainly focuses on the effects of NC size. NC shape has been relatively unexplored in its application to photovoltaics. I hypothesize that elongated…
CSEF · 2013
Plant Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My brother broke vertebrae and required a surgery binding the vertebrae. My family and I were told about a about near infrared (NIR) light healing therapy. Harvard Medical S…
CSEF · 2013
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine how ocean acidification will affect Foraminifera, some of the world's most common marine microorganisms which make their shells out of calcium c…
CSEF · 2013
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to determine the factors that make a roller coaster ride enjoyable and long-lasting. Based on my research and using the law of conservation of e…
CSEF · 2013
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effects, if any, of the asymmetry of facial features and structure in the faces of adult human males on their comparative…
CSEF · 2013
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine if Triclosan, a widely used antimicrobial compound found in many household items, has an effect on the fertilization, embryolo…
CSEF · 2013
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine what effects a tumor microenvironment can have on the growth of colon cancer cells. Methods/Materials HCT116 and HCT15 colon…
CSEF · 2013
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to observe and record the behavior of brine shrimp after exposing them to various wavelengths over different intervals of time. Methods/Materials We used s…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to examine the effects of light shelves on the distribution of natural light in the interior of a building and the reduction of glare in the area near the p…
CSEF · 2013
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals It is estimated that the average American throws out 33 pounds of food waste each month. For my family of four, that adds up to 1,584 pounds a year or about 4/5 of a ton. At…
CSEF · 2013
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Our project is to capture kinetic energy generated while walking and transform it into electric energy by induction, and to modify the system into a shoe and is comfortable…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals After a hard basketball game or practice and losing may electrolytes through our sweat, we wanted a way to regain them. Drinking liquids seemed to be the best way, but what…
CSEF · 2013
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to help reduce the pollution in our environment. I want to get rid of tire and gasoline use as a fuel. With the help of levitation there will…
CSEF · 2013
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to see if electromagnetism is a viable form of transportation. It is also to see whether weight, mass, and surface area have an affect on magn…
CSEF · 2013
Mathematics & Software Second Award
Objectives/Goals To create a mathematical model of a beating heart that combines mechanical contraction with electrical excitation. Methods/Materials I developed a novel method for combining…
CSEF · 2013
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the experiment was to study the effect of temperature on the growth of Emiliania Huxleyi under high-light intensity, mimicking conditions of stratified ocean…
CSEF · 2013
Mammalian Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of this study is to determine if the iPad with embedded magnets can cause electromagnetic interference in patients with Implanted Cardiac Rhythm Devices (ICRDs), wh…
CSEF · 2013
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Testing the effect of energy drinks such as 5 Hour Energy, Monster Energy, Hansen's Energy Pro, Xing Tea's Green Tea with Ginseng and SoBe Energize on the heart rates of Dap…
CSEF · 2013
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals This project analyzed how temperature affects the distance a rubber band travels as a projectile as well as verifying its potential energy by finding the spring constant uti…
CSEF · 2013
Microbiology (General) First Award
Objectives/Goals Create an open Halobacteria plasmid with do-it-yourself (DIY) methods Methods/Materials Materials--- Strains- E. coli K12 ER2267, Halobacteria NRC-1 Plasmids- pGreen, pBeloB…
CSEF · 2013
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Our goals are to measure the enzymatic activity in various cow tissues and relate it to the healthiness of each tissue. Methods/Materials Subjecting five grams of cow liver,…
CSEF · 2013
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals My objective was to deterine if using modern road building techniques implemented by the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District, would reduce sediment load to our l…
CSEF · 2013
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals To identify a novel molecular mechanism behind ethanol and its interactions with the central nervous system in order to better understand ethanol's actions at the neuronal l…
CSEF · 2013
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals Eucalyptol is allopathic, meaning it eliminates and kills bacteria. Therefore, I hypothesized that if eucalyptol is allopathic, then its inhibition in an area of germinating…