CSEF · 2006
Electrocleaning... Zap!
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals I was trying to find out if I could clean a coin preparatory to electroplating by electrocleaning only, and, if so, which of three methods works the best. The methods I test…
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CSEF · 2006
Electrolocation by the Black Ghost Knifefish: Navigation through a Maze in Complete Darkness
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to test the hypothesis that a Black Ghost Knifefish could navigate an underwater maze in complete darkness using its electrolocation ability to detect metal…
CSEF · 2006
Electromagnetic Motor Configurations
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals Electromagnetic motors specifically run on electricity and magnetism. When you put these together they may run very fast. My project#s main purpose is to test the different…
CSEF · 2006
Electromagnetic Radiation on Saccharomyces: Do EMF's Affect Yeast Growth?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Electromagnetic fields {EMF#s) are common in our everyday lives. Whether or not EMF#s pose a negative health effect is an ongoing controversy. The purpose of the project is…
CSEF · 2006
Electrostatics
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My project was done to learn about electricity, specifically static electricity, using a charge detector and accumulating charge by combing hair. I hypothesized that the mor…
CSEF · 2006
Enhancing Mechanotransduction of Aging Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Aging is an inevitable yet complex process that has significant ramifications. Elderly people are more prone to wounds with diminished healing efficiency, diseases such as d…
CSEF · 2006
Evolution of Species through Protein Electrophoresis
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to analyze evolutionary links among fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals through protein fingerprinting. Methods/Materials The main…
CSEF · 2006
eWaste Toxins: Is This Water Safe to Drink?
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to measure the level of toxins that leak out of e-waste, and how quickly. Also this experiment will determine if our school district resp…
CSEF · 2006
Examining the Effect of Pretreating Hair Before Going Swimming
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to evaluate the effectiveness of pretreating hair prior to going swimming to minimize or prevent the uptake of chlorine/copper which tends to turn blonde hair…
CSEF · 2006
Examining the Effects of Organic Chemicals Present in Vehicle Exhaust on Wound Healing
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Smoking hand studies have revealed that toxins in the smoke negatively affect surface wound healing process. The goal of this project is to examine the wound healing process…
CSEF · 2006
Exploring Torque Using Pilot Holes in Wood
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals This experiment tested how different size pilot holes affect torque required to advance screws into wood. The effect of screws versus bolts, and maple (hard wood) versus pin…
CSEF · 2006
Extra Carbon Dioxide and Locoweed Growth: Is It Global Warming in a Soda Bottle?
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The main goal of this experiment was to find out how extra carbon dioxide affects growing locoweed (Astragalus laynae). This experiment was designed to see how plants might…
CSEF · 2006
Extreme Frisbee: Thrust, Angle, and Rate of Spin vs. Frisbee Flight Tendencies
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effect of rate of spin, thrust, and launch angle on a Frisbee's flight tendencies. Methods/Materials This experiment requ…
CSEF · 2006
Eye Injuries: Adolescent Perceptions and Self-Protective Behaviors Concerning Recreational Guns
Social Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Toy replicas of real firearms and have become popular worldwide, resulting in eye injuries and blindness; yet little research has been conducted to examine factors contribut…
CSEF · 2006
Eye Spy: A "Handy" Game
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to see if there was a difference in the number of hidden 3-D pictures('Magic Eye" pictures) right and left handed persons were able to see. Method…
CSEF · 2006
Factors Affecting Adolescents' Short-Term Memory
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The goal is to determine the effect of visual and auditory distractions on short-term memory. Students will be asked to recall objects that were presented as words, pictures…
CSEF · 2006
Factors Affecting Balance and PCP Disorders: The Influence of Natural Stimuli in Mice Utricles, Year 2
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals How the tissues that form several organs maintain their proper planar cell polarity (PCP) organization is an important question in the vestibular system. One otolithic organ…
CSEF · 2006
Factors Affecting Germination of Native and Non-native Plants in the Sierra Nevada
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals I wanted to study what factors caused non-natives to come up earlier than natives in the Sierra Nevada grasslands. I also was interested in why the non-natives seem to grow…
CSEF · 2006
Feel the Burn
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My goal was to research what is more effective in reducing acidity in the stomach: avoiding acidic food, or taking an antacid? My Hypothesis was that avoiding acidic foods w…
CSEF · 2006
Fertilizer Withdrawal
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of my experiment is see what happens to plants given fertilizers (inorganic vs. organic) when they stop receiving the fertilizers. Using the results of this experim…
CSEF · 2006
Fibonacci in Nature
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to observe the occurrences of Fibonacci numbers, sequences, the Fibonacci ratio, and the Fibonacci spiral in nature. Methods/Materials The expe…
CSEF · 2006
Filter Feeders
Zoology
Objectives/Goals To see whether or not Mytilus edulis (mussels) can absorb particles within their systems other than ones used for food. Methods/Materials In my procedure, I put 250 mL of a…
CSEF · 2006
Finding Efficiencies of 2 and 1-way Road Networks of Various City Block Sizes and Traffic Levels using Computer Modeling
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals This experiment will attempt to determine what kind of street configuration will best remedy traffic problems in dense cities by comparing one-way and two-way street systems…
CSEF · 2006
Fire It Up!
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Since my dad is a firefighter I have an interest and knowledge of fire, so for my science project I wanted to see how damages from fire could be prevented. I thought that if…
CSEF · 2006
First Five
Social Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To see if attending preschool had an effect on children. Methods/Materials Create and hand out surveys to K-5th grade students. Tally the surveys to see the results. Results…
CSEF · 2006
Fishing for Relief: A Remedy for Ichthyosis
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Ichthyosis is a human skin disorder which causes unusual dryness, discomfort, cracking and occasional bleeding. Various remedies and lotions can be used to alleviate the sym…
CSEF · 2006
Fishing with the Pros
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The goal in my project is to find which, out of three poles will cast a weight the farthest. Methods/Materials We used: 1.Three fishing poles of different flexibillities; 2.…
CSEF · 2006
Fleece, Cotton, or Wool: Which Will Keep You Warmest in the Rain?
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To test which material keeps you warmer when it is wet and which material keeps you warmer when it is dry, by testing which material will best insulate hot water. The materi…
CSEF · 2006
Flight Sim 2006
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals To create a program demonstrating menus and 3D graphics that will allow the user to control the flight of an airplane within the 3D environment. Methods/Materials Windows Me…
CSEF · 2006
Float Me If You Can
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals A picture of a woman floating in the Dead Sea and reading a newspaper, inspired me to investigate whether salt water allows heavier objects to float than tap water and wheth…