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 · 2007
Chemistry First Award
Objectives/Goals In recent decades, there has been increased interest in fluorescent semiconductor nanoparticles or quantum dots (QDs). QDs behave like single atoms and provide clear benefit…
CSEF · 2007
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The problem is: How does changing the temperature of the water in a Stirling Engine affect its rate of rotation and the amount of water left over from the reservoirs? It is…
CSEF · 2007
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The object of this project is to determine how much bacteria are found in toothbrushes that are left in bathrooms and what factors might affect them. Methods/Materials 1.Cle…
CSEF · 2007
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine the influence of chemical and particulate pollution on the Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) butterflies undergoing metamorphosis. Me…
CSEF · 2007
Pharmacology/ Toxicology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Caffeine is a common drug used to improve mental alertness and stamina but can worsen concentration and reasoning. The researcher hopes to clarify how caffeine influences te…
CSEF · 2007
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Our experiment was conducted for the purpose of determining which angle of a projectile launcher will achieve the greatest distance. We derived a mathematical formula to cal…
CSEF · 2007
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Through this experiment, this researcher hopes to discover if the #Nutrition Facts# section of pre-packaged, frozen meals give consumers accurate calorie counts. The problem…
CSEF · 2007
Mathematics & Software Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to develop an algorithm to balance a two wheeled, one axle autonomous robot. Methods/Materials For my project, I used a vex robotics kit and t…
CSEF · 2007
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals I will set up a experiment that shows if amoxicillin will kill all bacteria. Can the bacteria (bacillus) become immune to the amoxicillin. Methods/Materials I first obtained…
CSEF · 2007
Microbiology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals I wanted to determine whether bacteria can be used as a test for protection against ultraviolet ray damage and skin cancer. I used ultraviolet light (UV) to affect bacterial…
CSEF · 2007
Zoology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The goal for my project was to train bees to find key ingredients of methamphetamine. Methods/Materials I trained the bees to associate the smell of ammonia or Actifed (cold…
CSEF · 2007
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals I wanted to see if it was possible for the radiation from a cell phone transmitter to harm living cells in your body. I used bacteria to represent the living cells, and a mi…
CSEF · 2007
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals My hypothesis stated that handwriting changes by mood/state of mind. The question was posed whether one can use graphology to measure and characterize a person#s state of mi…
CSEF · 2007
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Last year I found multiple DNA mutations in my dogs tumor p53 growth control gene. This year I looked for mutations in the critical GM-CSF immune cancer fighting gene in my…
CSEF · 2007
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology First Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to investigate the use of Liquid Crystals (LC's) as a method for biological staining. The unique properties of these pigments cause them to ch…
CSEF · 2007
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to find if there is bacteria that can make you sick on the magazines in the hospital lobby. I thought the more popular magazines would have more bacteria t…
CSEF · 2007
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals To see if Xylella fastidiosa can be hosted inside a rose plant. Methods/Materials Stem cuttings of rose plants were from my backyard; Xylella fastidiosa was given by expert.…
CSEF · 2007
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out how many people who drank the amount of fructose contained in 32 ounces of soda would malabsorb the fructose and have abdominal discomfort. My h…
CSEF · 2007
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to determine if the brain can see a misspelled word and translate it to what it was intended to say. Methods/Materials Over a period of several…
CSEF · 2007
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals To detarmine which amateur radio antenna has the most directional radiation pattern, in terms of field strength. I believe that the yagi antenna will be the most directional…
CSEF · 2007
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals My science fair project is on the subject of moisture management. I decided to do this project after noticing my friend#s dad after a long run being drenched in sweat. His c…
CSEF · 2007
Microbiology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of the experiment was to test whether capsaicin would inhibit the growth of common bacterial strains. The swabbed bacteria came from a household bathroom, unde…
CSEF · 2007
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals Our goals were to find what to drink that best cools your mouth after drinking something spicy. Methods/Materials We used a 1 to 20 scale. Materials: soda, half and half, le…
CSEF · 2007
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals An experiment was conducted to determine which rear car spoiler angle will be the most efficient in speed and traction. Methods/Materials Wind was blown from an electric blo…
CSEF · 2007
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Objective: Increase Portable Desalination Device (PDD) effectiveness using a flexible reflector (FR) to focus sunlight. The manipulated variable is whether a FR is part of t…
CSEF · 2007
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to figure out whether a CD disk could act as a spectrometer and distinguish different light sources. Methods/Materials A CD disk was placed…
CSEF · 2007
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if a cell-phone conversation while driving will affect reaction time. I believe that talking on a cell-phone while driving will…
CSEF · 2007
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals This project will demonstrate the affects of centripetal force has on an object and the effects that Newton#s three laws on motions has on an object moving in a circular mot…
CSEF · 2007
Product Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I hypothesize that mass-marketed cereals contain fewer contaminants and microorganisms than organic cereals because pesticides are used in the growth of their key ingredient…
CSEF · 2007
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of our project was to develop an indicator system to help bikers signal their turns and stops without having to take their hands off the handlebars. Methods/Ma…