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Chemistry (Junior Division)
Fourth Award
Acidic drinks are commonly consumed and may contribute to tooth enamel erosion. This experiment investigated how different beverages affect tooth enamel using eggshells as a model, since egg…
Applied Mechanics (Junior Division)
From cars and airplanes to sports equipment, the shape of an object can determine how efficiently it moves through the air, making aerodynamics a critical factor in modern design. The purpos…
Earth & Environmental Sciences (Junior Division)
Honorable_mention Award
I would like to test different water sources in Merced to figure out which are likely to have the most microplastics versus other particulates. Using two different identification methods, I…
CYSF · 2026
I will test different headphones to see which ones will let off the most emf radiation.
CYSF · 2026
I will grow identical garlic and chia seeds with different types of light such as: LED light, Natural Sunlight and Purple Plant Light and see which light grows them best.
Physics and Astronomy
Warp drives are hypothetical solutions to Einstein's equations that might allow superluminal travel by expanding space behind a spaceship and contracting it in front. This project investigat…
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
I'm going to research about what would happen if we sent animals to space.
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
I researched about all the layers/ core of Jupiter and described what they are made of and their weather
Animal Sciences
Bees are essential to global food production, pollinating roughly one-third of the foods consumed worldwide (USDA, 2023) with an economic value of $200 billion annually in the U.S. from poll…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
Through this project, I hope to research the neuroscience, the reasons, and the depressing untold truth about addictions in the modern world.
Mathematics
Understanding interactions between the spread of multiple pathogens during an epidemic is crucial to assessing the severity of infections in living communities. I created two novel Multiplex…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Metabolic dysfunction in Alzheimer’s and fatty liver disease is characterized by a paradoxical progression from mitochondrial hyperfission to pathological elongation. While lipid remodeling…
Embedded Systems
Despite modern agriculture boasting a profound amount of environmental data, there is a lack of tools that provide direct insights into a plant's physiological state. Traditional plant monit…
Microbiology
The purpose of this study was to examine whether the production of genotoxic colibactin by the probiotic Escherichia coli strain Nissle 1917 (EcN) is influenced by external factors, such as…
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Junior Division)
Some microphones receive sounds differently than others. Condenser microphones, like the ones in laptops and computers, pick up more background noise. Dynamic microphones block out backgroun…
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
This research investigates how the tone and topics of Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announcements affect stock market returns and volatility across different economic conditions and c…
Microbiology (Junior Division)
This study investigates the difference in microbial populations in male and female restrooms. By swabbing highly touched surfaces, it is trying to identify which environment holds higher bac…
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
Im going to be testing different types of bandages and see which one holds most fake blood and also other criteria
CYSF · 2026
In this project I will be making three types of bridge structures ; truss bridge, arch bridge and beam bridge. The bridges will be laid on top of two equal stacks of books and then one by on…
CYSF · 2026
My project is about how a pH indicator can be used to test whether common household liquids are acidic, neutral, or basic (soda, milk, water) the pH indicator changes color when mixed with d…
CYSF · 2026
testing gravel filter and solar filter
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
This experiment was conducted to create popping boba adding unique flavor to food. This happens due to a chemical reaction between sodium alginate and calcium chloride. I have observed that…
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology (Junior Division)
The purpose of my project is to find which fruit has the most sugar by measuring it with a refractometer (Sugar Brix). All ripe fruits that I used for my experiment are pineapple,grapes, gol…
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology (Junior Division)
The purpose of this project was to determine whether the nutritional value of eggs varies based on their source. Samples were collected from backyard chicken eggs, as well as a range of comm…
CYSF · 2026
In this project, we will determine whether hair gel or hairspray holds hair longer.
CYSF · 2026
My project is about how corrosion can be the main reason why household tools and items are less efficient. In my project, I will be using different corrosive chemicals that can corrode metal…
Materials Science (Junior Division)
In this experiment, we examined four different insulators to see which one provides the best insulation for a model house. We installed these insulators in four miniature houses that we buil…
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
I would like to research and learn the physics of different pitches in baseball and what are the most difficult pitches for players to hit.
CYSF · 2026
This project is about which lighting condition is best for keeping bread out.
CYSF · 2026
This project looks into how different colors of light (red, blue, and yellow) affect the growth of plants. Plants were grown under each light color for 10 days, and their height was measured…