CSEF · 2009
The Bug Bully
Zoology
Objectives/Goals For my experiment, I wanted see if animals have a way of thinking or emotions. I believe that insects have a bit of the same mindset that more advanced and modern animals do…
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CSEF · 2009
The Carotene Cure?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to see whether Vitamin A / Beta-Carotene will have any effect on the growth of Agrobacterium Tumefaciens (cancer) in plants. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2009
The Correlation Between Conductivity and Corrosion Potential of Solutions in Simulation of an Oil Field Environment
Chemistry Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals To determine the correlation between conductivity and corrosion rates in various solutions in simulation of a typical oil field environment. Methods/Materials Part I: Carbon…
CSEF · 2009
The Correlation between the Part of a Banana and the Amount of Potassium It Contains
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal is to determine if there is a correlation between the location of a banana, and the potassium concentration within the location. Methods/Materials The materials use…
CSEF · 2009
The Creation of a Person
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn at what age a child could began drawing a person with all major body parts, such as head, body, arms, legs, hands, feet, neck, eyes, nose and mouth…
CSEF · 2009
The Curious Death of Stomata by Carbon Dioxide
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals To determine if high concentrations of carbon dioxide influence stomata numbers and function. Methods/Materials Drill one hole in experimental 1 gallon plant container for s…
CSEF · 2009
The Dilemma: Too Little or Too Much? Nitrogen and Algal Blooms
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My hypothesis was that the contamination of the oceans with nitrates derived from fertilizers has led to massive algal blooms.Subsequent algal decomposition contributes to a…
CSEF · 2009
The Dirt on Soap
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find out if antibacterial soap works more effectively at eliminating bacteria than non-antibacterial soap. Methods/Materials Using both th…
CSEF · 2009
The Disappearing Night: Does Night Urban Light Pollution Cause More Skyglow than Natural Moonlight?
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The project objective was to determine if the nighttime urban light pollution causes more skyglow than natural moonlight. Methods/Materials Two different digital cameras wer…
CSEF · 2009
The Distance a Trebuchet Catapult Can Throw Projectiles of Different Masses: A Study in Energy Transfer
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine if the mass of a projectile affects the distance it will travel when launched from a trebuchet type catapult. It was hypoth…
CSEF · 2009
The Effectiveness of Allicin on Escherichia coli
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project was to see if allicin, a natural antibiotic found in garlic, kills the bacterium Escherichia coli as well as penicillin. Methods/Materials First…
CSEF · 2009
The Effectiveness of Surface Passivation Coatings on Copper
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Copper is utilized as a medium for conducting electricity in electronic devices.However,when any of these components come into contact with moisture,the electron flow is hal…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of 0%, 3.5%, 7%, and 20% Salinity Levels on Five Common Rocks
Earth Science (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out if rocks were affected over time by varying levels of salinity as reflected in a freshwater environment(0% salinity), the average ocean (3.5% sa…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Air Molecules and Gravity on the Distance Traveled by a Maglev Train as Its Mass Increases
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine what affect air molecules and gravity have on a Maglev train as the trains' mass increases. I believe that a Maglev train will travel 5 cm when…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of a Magnetic Field and Applied Voltage on the Rotation of a Fluid Induced by a Lorentz Body Force
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The main concept in MHD is the interplay between an electric field and magnetic field. Both act on a moving conductive fluid and cause it to rotate by creating an creating a…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Ashes on Seed Viability and an Epigeic Worm's Mortality
Toxicology (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals In 2005, Rancho Palos Verdes suffered a 200 acre wildfire. This project investigates the effect of residual ashes to the viability of seeds indigenous to the area, expressed…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Attack Angle and Airfoil Design on the Output of Small Wind Turbines in Low Reynolds Flow
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this study is to optimize the airfoil design and attack angle of the blades of small wind turbines in low Reynolds flow. Wind turbines of this size are ideal…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Base Soil Composition on the Usefulness of a Levee
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals How does soil composition affect the amount of time a levee can withstand water? Methods/Materials 1 Iris U.S.A plastic box with these dimensions: 5"L x 6"W x 3"H, 1 bag Ear…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Biotite Content and Ventilation on Radioactive Emissions from Granite
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Because radioactive exposure leads to birth defects and other health hazards, this project determined whether biotite content and ventilation have an effect on radiation and…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Bird Formation on Flight Efficiency
Zoology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals This project studied the amount of energy birds saved by flying in a V formation compared to solo flight. My hypothesis was that flying in formation reduces wind drag and le…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Centripetal Force on Plant Growth
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals This experiment helps us get a better understanding of how plants react to what they perceive is gravity. When plants are subjected to centripetal force they react to the ne…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Colloidal Silver Concentration on the Diameter of the Zone of Inhibition Produced on Escherichia coli
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals This experiment examined the question: #What is the effect of colloidal silver concentration on the size of the zone of inhibition produced on Petri dishes inoculated with E…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Complete Chemical, Soluble Synthetic, and Controlled Release Fertilizers on Primary Productivity Growth
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Agricultural crops are grown on vast on areas of farmland that require the use of fertilizers to enhance plant growth and health. The overuse of fertilizer by farmers is com…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Denitrification on Methanogenesis in Constructed Wetlands
Earth & Environment (Senior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if the presence of nitrate can cause denitrifying bacteria to grow in wetland environments and thereby inhibit methanogenic bacteria, thereby r…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Different Electrolytes on Solar Fuel Cell Efficiency
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This project investigates the use of solar power to generate hydrogen through electrolysis and measures the amount of electricity generated when that hydrogen is reabsorbed…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Different Soil Textures upon the Permeation Rate of Water
Earth & Environment (Senior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine how different soil textures affected the permeation rate of water. Methods/Materials A device was constructed that effectively measures water p…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Different Types of Background Music on Short-Term Memory
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals "Memory is the potential ability to recall past experiences, or the stored experience, that an individual has at his disposal" (Merit Students Encyclopedia, 1990). Many fact…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Distance between Two Inductively Coupled Windings on the Current Induced across the Secondary Winding
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals This experiment explored the question: "What is the effect of distance in millimeters (mm) between two inductively coupled windings on the current in milliamperes (mA) induc…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Environmental Contaminants on Freshwater Species of Daphnia
Pharmacology (Senior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Daphnia magna are small crustaceans often found in freshwater environments. Their sensitivity to changes in the water and their transparent exoskeleton (which allows viewing…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Fumigants on Fusarium oxysporum forma specialis vasinfectum
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this ongoing experiment is to determine if certain fumigants can effectively neutralize or lessen the harmful effects of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum…