CSEF · 2006
Termites Doing Geometry?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This science fair project tested the hypothesis that termites determine the direction of their nest from the degrees of the angles found in their pheromone trails. The ink f…
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CSEF · 2006
Testing...Testing...Where's the MYC? A Study of the Development and Effects of Mycorrhizae on Tagetes erecta
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Farmers & florists have tried to apply chemical methods to produce desired results in plant growth & health. These man-made enhancers have largely failed to produce promised…
CSEF · 2006
Testing Various Substances in Inhibiting Bacteria Growth
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to test varoius susstances in inhibiting bacteria growth. I added substanes to the bacteria to see if it would have an effect on bacteria growth…
CSEF · 2006
The Absorption Rate of Natural Substances in Soil
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals For my science project I investigated how well natural materials absorb pesticides and herbicides. Methods/Materials I determined which natural materials absorb the poisons…
CSEF · 2006
The Actual Cost of Credit Cards
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals This project was performed in order to determine which credit card would charge the least amount of interest with regard to the percantage of the balance paid. It also helps…
CSEF · 2006
The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Removing Lead from Floodwater Contaminated Wood
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The samples of floodwater taken in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina by the Environmental Protection Agency showed large amounts of lead and other toxic chemicals in the f…
CSEF · 2006
The Amazing Equus Eye
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine the peripheral vision of horses. Methods/Materials Using a true angle tool and straight edge, I set up a chalk configuration on flat ground whe…
CSEF · 2006
The Art and Science of a Trebuchet
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My gole was to determine how a trebuchet worked and what goes into making the trebuchet one of the most deadly weapons of its time. Methods/Materials wood, screws, nails, ro…
CSEF · 2006
The Backpack Pack: A Study of the Weight of Students Compared to the Weight of Their Backpacks
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals Each year millions of students walk around school carrying backpacks full of textbooks. This weight on their backs can cause acute and chronic aches and pains, which can eve…
CSEF · 2006
The Battle of the Energy Drinks
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine if higher caffeine content in an energy drink increases heart rate the most. I believe the higher the caffeine content in an ener…
CSEF · 2006
The Beat Goes On
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine whether or not the genre/tempo of music (calm, upbeat, intense) had an effect on heart rate and blood pressure. Methods/Mat…
CSEF · 2006
The Beet Goes On: Finding the Best Edible Dye
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The point of my projest was to test whether coffee, beets, spinach, mustard, or blueberries make the best dye. I dyed cloths with these foods and saw which one faded the fas…
CSEF · 2006
The Correlation of the Perception of Intelligence and the Perception of Attractiveness
Social Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of the study was to find out if there was a correlation between the perception of intelligence and the perception of attractiveness. Methods/Materials Tests wh…
CSEF · 2006
The Cost Efficiency of Solar Power
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals To compare solar-powered lighter-than-air technology to rechargeable electric battery and gasoline power systems for cost efficiency and calculate potential utility in the r…
CSEF · 2006
The Defense against Ants
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Problem Statement: How can people keep ants from entering a home without harming the creatures at all? My objective is to find out what can repel ants yet not harm them in a…
CSEF · 2006
The Downside of Desalination
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine the range of salinity in the slough and the tolerance of Tigriopus Californicus copepods to increased salinity levels. Methods/M…
CSEF · 2006
The Effectiveness of Enzymes as Degradation Agents in Motor Oil
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals One day after a rain I noticed motor oil run-off from cars in the street drain. I wondered if there was a way to clean up the pollution without hurting the environment even…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Age at First Menstruation on Ovarian Cancer Development
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to test whether there is any correlation between the age of first menstruation in a girl who develops ovarian cancer, and the girl's age w…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of a Low Precision Computational Environment on Comparative Algorithm Speed for Calculating the Value of Pi
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine the performance of advanced algorithms for calculating the value of pi (such as the Borwein Quartic Convergence (BQC) algorithm) in a low-preci…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Alpha-Lipoic Acid on Airway Epithelial Functions
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine how the antioxidant Alpha-Lipoic Acid affected the functions of the airway epithelium in the lungs. I hypothesized that Alpha…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Anonymous Testing on Teenage Boys' Hand Washing
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this study was to determine if teenage boys would have measurably cleaner hands if they knew they would be anonymously tested for cleanliness. It was hypothes…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of a Propeller's Design (Manufacturer) on Its Static Thrust
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals I designed this experiment to test the static thrust of three designs of 8x4 model aircraft propellers (figure 1) and determine if there is a difference Methods/Materials Ma…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Bridge Design on Bridge Weight Bearing Capacity
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This project tested to see whether a Pratt truss or a Warren truss would hold more weight. The researcher's hypothesis was that the Pratt truss would hold more weight. Metho…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Carbon Dioxide and Ozone Enrichment on the Growth Behavior of Bush Bean Plants
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Carbon dioxide and ozone are two pollutant compounds found in our atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is part of the photosynthesis process and can be beneficial to plant growth. How…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Charged Amino Acids on the Formation of Alpha-helical Structures: Year 2
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Alpha helical secondary structures in proteins are formed by backbone (i,i+4) hydrogen bonds. My goal is to evaluate the effect of salt bridges between oppositely charged am…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Circular Directional Waveguide Antennas of Varying Volume on the Signal-to-Noise Ratio of a Wireless Netwo
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effect of circular directional waveguide antennas of varying volume on the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of a wireless netw…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Core Geometry and Bias on Solenoid Efficiency
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine how much I could improve the efficiency of a solenoid (used to actuate a target arm in a game system) by varying the geometry of the core and b…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Curcumin on the Synthesis of Leukotriene B4: Phase II
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to determine the effect of curcumin, a component in a common South Asian spice, on a chemical that plays a major role in the inflammatory process…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Depriving Activity on Dendritic Spine Development
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My project looked at whether or not blocking the sodium channels in neurons that are used for synaptic activity has an effect on the development of synapses in the brain. Me…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Different Hair Reparative Treatments on the Strength of Hairs Exposed to Various Amounts of Chlorine
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose was to find out what hair reparative treatment strengthened hair exposed to various amounts of chlorine the most. Methods/Materials The materials were 150 strand…