CSEF · 2010
Sudden Oak Death
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of our project is to determine if abiotic factors at different altitudes affect the concentration of Phytophthora ramorum by monitoring abiotic factors and the…
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CSEF · 2010
Sugar Substitutes and Tooth Decay
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Americans are using sugar substitutes more and more for health issues, dieting and preventing tooth decay. When people use these so called healthy sweeteners, could they hav…
CSEF · 2010
Sun in Your Eyes? Electrochromic Sun-Tracking Windshield
Electronics & Electromagnetics Second Award
Objectives/Goals The Electrochromic Sun-Tracking Windshield (ESTW) is an automatic machine vision system for cars which determines when the sun is in the driver's field of view and rapidly d…
CSEF · 2010
Sunny Money: Weighing Variables in Solar Water Heating Systems to Improve Cost-Effectiveness
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Modern society needs alternative energy. Solar water heating systems (SWHS) can provide 8-18% of a home's energy usage. To aid SWHS, this study will determine how much each…
CSEF · 2010
Survival of the Dragons
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals We chose to do this project because it addresses whether carbon monoxide emissions have an effect on plants. Carbon monoxide can sometimes be trapped under a layer of warm a…
CSEF · 2010
Sweeten Your Knowledge: The Search for the Perfect Sugar Substitute
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine which artificial sweetener achieves the lowest calorie content without sacrificing taste. Methods/Materials One mass scale balan…
CSEF · 2010
Swimming Can Be a Drag! Does Form and Surface Condition (the Suit) Affect the Speed of the Swimmer?
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine the effect surface condition (the suit) and different forms or body strokes (good form, bad stroke and streamlining) can have in relation to the speed of a swim…
CSEF · 2010
Swimming Sensation
Human Biology (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Our science fair experiment is about swimming. We chose to do a project on how, and if a swimmer's arm span affects their speed in the pool, since we are both swimmers and i…
CSEF · 2010
Swine Flu Pandemic: Was the Fear Real? Development of a Real-Time PCR Assay to Detect the 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The experiment is designed to screen individuals exhibiting flu-like symptoms in the community using a molecular diagnostic assay for the 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) virus to de…
CSEF · 2010
Swine Flu Sanitizers: Truth or Hogwash?
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to discover which form of hand sanitation is the most effective in killing bacteria. I was curious to determine if many of the product claims were actually co…
CSEF · 2010
Swingin'
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals How will different gasses resist the motion of an object? I believe that the denser the gas is, the more it will resist the motion of an object. To test this I will have a s…
CSEF · 2010
Synthesis of Boronic Acids
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals To synthesize 2-methylpyridine-5-boronic acid and 3-fluoropyridine-5-boronic acid from 5-bromo-2-methylpyridine and 3-bromo-5-fluoropyridine respectively. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2010
Synthesis of Piano Notes
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals I was curious about the sound of piano and wondered if it was possible to create notes that sounded as realistic as the piano notes and better than my electronic keyboard. S…
CSEF · 2010
Synthetic Motor Oil: Is It Worth the Extra Money?
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Discovering if Synthetic motor oil has less variation in viscosity than regular oil over a range of temperature. Methods/Materials 3x Cylinderical Containers (Water Bottles)…
CSEF · 2010
Tasty or Deadly
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment to determine if different amounts of Monosodium Glutamate to effects the heart rate of daphnia. My hypothesis is that the daphnia's heart rate…
CSEF · 2010
Temperature's Effect on Magnets
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to find how the temperature of a magnet affects its magnetic strength. Methods/Materials Six ceramic magnets were tested at three differ…
CSEF · 2010
Testing for Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in California Beach Sand
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if some of California's beaches were contaminated with antibiotic resistant bacteria. I wanted to discover if there was a potent…
CSEF · 2010
That's the Pits
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine what preservatives keep fruit from turning brown the longest. Methods/Materials Pureed apple, banana, & avocado (480 mL each)…
CSEF · 2010
The Ability of a Dove Weed Extract to Control Aphids
Toxicology (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if an extract of the Dove weed could be used as an insecticide and be comparable to an over the counter insecticide, Acetamiprid, in the contro…
CSEF · 2010
The Ability of Sand and Soil to Adsorb Pollution from Water as Represented by Chlorine and Acidity
Earth & Environment (Senior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Water for drinking and irrigation is important for any community to flourish, making it necessary to protect underground water aquifers from surface pollutants such as chlor…
CSEF · 2010
The Acid Test: How Bacteria Growth Rates Are Affected by Various pH Levels Over Time
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine at what pH the microorganism Escherichia coli (E. coli) grows best. Methods/Materials I used 8 flasks full of a 100ml liquid yeast formula in o…
CSEF · 2010
The Air Is Cool at Eureka Schools
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine the amount of outdoor airborne pollutants at ten Eureka schools within a five-mile radius. I wanted to discover which school has the most airborne p…
CSEF · 2010
The Alleviation of Anxiety as a Result of Attention Training
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals It has been scientifically proven that attention training alleviates socially anxious individuals with generalized anxiety disorder. I considered the effect of attention tra…
CSEF · 2010
The Applications of Resonant Energy Transfer via Inductive Magnetic Coupling
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals To manipulate factors in order to maximize efficiency output, increase the transmitting power and finally, to integrate applications to everyday use. Methods/Materials RF am…
CSEF · 2010
The Balance of Nature: How Does Varying the Number of Freshwater Snails Affect a Closed Aquatic Ecosystem?
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to find out the effect of varying the number of freshwater snails in a closed aquatic ecosystem. I predicted that a closed aquatic ecosyst…
CSEF · 2010
The Battle Against Chlorine
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to figure out which brand of swimsuit--Nike, Speedo, or Dolfin--held up best to chlorine. Methods/Materials I purchased a Nike swimsuit, a Dolfin swimsuit,…
CSEF · 2010
The Big, the Bad, and the Brawny: Paper Towel Absorbency
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to find the most absorbent paper towel product amongst four top brands. Each of the four brands will be subject to three tests, each desi…
CSEF · 2010
The Buzz about Bees: Are Bees Most Attracted to the Fragrance, Taste, or Color of a Flower?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This project was to first determine the bees' most preferred taste, color, and fragrance. Finally with these results, it will be determined whether they are most attracted t…
CSEF · 2010
The Buzz Around Town
Human Biology (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine at what frequency range people lose their ability to hear high frequency sounds. Methods/Materials An IPod Touch was downloaded with the 'Dog Whi…
CSEF · 2010
The Bystander Effect: In Which Grade Level Is It Worst?
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals This study seeks to compare in which grade level - elementary, middle school, or high school is the Bystander Effect in its worst given that a choreographed argument/ fight…