CSEF · 2008
C MY Kolor?
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to find how colors, represented by a CMYK (Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black) model, reflected light. The main goal was to organize the data into a u…
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CSEF · 2008
Coefficient of Restitution: A Comparison of Major League and Little League Baseballs
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The Coefficient of Restitution (COR) is the ratio of the relative velocity before and after impact of two colliding bodies. For baseballs, the COR is established by ASTM Int…
CSEF · 2008
Coffee Darkness
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective to my experiment was to discover the optimum grinding time of coffee beans to make the darkest coffee within a given percolation time. Methods/Materials The wa…
CSEF · 2008
Cold to Caliente: A Study of Materials' Ability to Absorb and Retain Heat
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals We are studying several material's (sand,air,gravel,air and ash) ability to absorb and retain heat. We think soil will absorb and retain the most heat based on our observati…
CSEF · 2008
Colored Memory
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if the color of the printed word has any affect on a person's ability to remember it. I believe that it will. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2008
Colorful Confusion: Human Reactions
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To discover how age affects the way or amount a person is affected by stroop effect, and if people are physically or verbally faster. Methods/Materials Problem Statement: Ho…
CSEF · 2008
Color Theory
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals In this project, my objective was to discover whether or not color affects appetite. Methods/Materials In order to meet this objective, I conducted my experiment in a way th…
CSEF · 2008
Color vs. Temperature
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project is designed to show a probable cause of the heat trapped in houses #the color of the roof. Methods/Materials By using a 100 watt flood lamp to act as the sun, I w…
CSEF · 2008
Comparing Aggressive Behavior of Chicken Genders at Various Stages of Development
Zoology
Objectives/Goals I will compare aggressive behavior in chicken genders at various stages of development. I will determine if roosters are more aggressive than hens when they encounter differ…
CSEF · 2008
Comparing Different Filtration Materials in Cleaning Contaminated Water
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals I was trying different filteration materials to determine which filter will clean up pond water the best. If there was a natural disaster, is there household materials you c…
CSEF · 2008
Comparing Particulates around a Small Town
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I am comparing the amount of air particulates in and around the town of Sanger, to see which activity: transportation, agriculture, or residential, produces more air particu…
CSEF · 2008
Comparing the Rate of Yeast Fermentation on Natural Sugar vs. Artificial Sweetener
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if yeast would ferment natural sugar faster than artificial sweetener. Methods/Materials Ten same size sanitized glass bottles with fermentatio…
CSEF · 2008
Comparing the Toxicity Levels of Various Types of Vitamins on Planarian
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to compare the toxicity levels of various types of vitamins on planarian. This science project investigates how toxic different vitamins are to…
CSEF · 2008
Comparison between Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Liver Using CT Phantom Calibration
Mammalian Biology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to engineer a noninvasive methodology for precisely determining the volume, mass, and density of the liver. The secondary goal is to apply this method to ob…
CSEF · 2008
Comparison of Phenological Development of Rhus integrifolia During a Dry and Wet Year in a Coastal Sage Community
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to compare growth characteristics of the coastal sage scrub during consecutive dry and wet years. Methods/Materials Six plants from the Portuguese Bend natu…
CSEF · 2008
Comprehensive Evaluation of Computer Operating Systems
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The goal of my experiment was to evaluate three computer operating systems (Windows Vista, Mac OS Leopard and Linux) to determine which operating system is the best system.…
CSEF · 2008
Concentration
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals To study and determine which is the best test taking method- to listen to music through a CD/ Mp3 player, or to have a quiet atmosphere? Methods/Materials All students were…
CSEF · 2008
Conductive Resins
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I wanted to find out how to make conductive epoxies using conductive materials and epoxy resin, and understand the factors that affect the electrical properties of conductiv…
CSEF · 2008
Conserve Water, Nourish Plants: Can Gray Water Grow Great Gardens?
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals For my project, I experimented with gray water, which is household wastewater from showers, sinks, and laundry. My primary testable question was "Can you sustain a garden us…
CSEF · 2008
Constructing an Inductrack Maglev
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals In our project Constructing an Inductrack MAGLEV, our engineering goal was to construct a magnetically levitated train complete with a propulsion track. The design criteria:…
CSEF · 2008
Construction of an IGF-NAGLU Fusion Protein for Treatment of Sanfilippo B Syndrome
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIB, also known as Sanfilippo B Syndrome, is a genetic disorder resulting from a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-N-Acetylglucosaminidase (NAGLU).…
CSEF · 2008
Containers' Effects on Banana Ripening
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine which type of container will keep a banana freshest the longest. The banana peel's color would indicate ripeness. The hypothes…
CSEF · 2008
Content-Based Image Retrieval
Mathematics & Software Second Award
Objectives/Goals With the astounding number of digital images available, there is an increasing need to search image collections. Many systems such as Google and Flickr use text-based search…
CSEF · 2008
Cool Landscaping for a Hot Planet: How Various Backyard Surfaces Influence Temperatures
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out what backyard materials would cool down the area the most. I knew global warming is a big problem for the world and I wanted to discover if we c…
CSEF · 2008
Corallimorpharia: A Project in Reproduction
Zoology
Objectives/Goals While doing this experiment, I hoped to learn about the different reproductive methods of the Mushroom Coral, and induce them using a razor blade. I also hoped to prove or d…
CSEF · 2008
Corn, Cornstalk, Bamboo, or Sugar Cane?
Environmental Engineering Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Title & Purpose of Exhibit: Corn, Cornstalk, Bamboo, or Sugar Cane? The theme of this exhibit is ethanol production using different materials. Ethanol is alcohol that is pro…
CSEF · 2008
Corrosion Corrupts
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Corrosion damage is very expensive destroying billions of dollars of equipment and structures in the US alone, each year. Applying protective coatings that significantly red…
CSEF · 2008
Could a Cute Package Make Kids Eat More Healthy Food?
Behavioral & Social Sciences Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals For my science fair I wanted to test how I could make kids eat more healthy foods. My objective was to determine if children would eat more healthy food if it were packaged…
CSEF · 2008
Cranial Confusion: How the Brain Adapts to Left-Right Inversion
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I wanted to find out if age was a factor in how people adapted. Specifically, I wanted to find out if age affected a person's ability to adapt to a computer mouse that inver…
CSEF · 2008
Crassulacean Acid Metabolism Plants
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My goal is to prove that Crassulacean acid metabolism plants give off more humidity at night then at day. Methods/Materials Materials: Ten Jade plants, Four plastic boxes, X…