Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals My objective was to discover which shape of parabolic solar oven, between a trough and a cone, would reach a higher temperature quicker, and if insulation would make a diffe…
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine which type of goldfish food will make goldfish gain the most mass. I predicted that out of three types of foods (bloodworms, gold…
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals To find out which mineral causes the biggest sinkhole when mixed with water. Methods/Materials For my experiment, I covered the bottom of a container with six inches of sand…
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals To determine whether the rate of evolution towards on optimal genome is greater among a sexually reproducing population (SRP) or an asexually reproducing population (ARP). M…
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective is to find out which works better with plants, potting soil or compost. Methods/Materials Method: Put soil in three of the six pots; Put compost in three of the…
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The problem was, How did changing different methods of crude oil affect its viscosity outcome? It was originally hypothesized that the method of adding hot water with oil wo…
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals This project is being done to test which engines oils cause the least amount of friction. The reason I chose this project is to learn which oils are better for cars. Is synt…
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals To determine if the outside diameter of a longboard's wheel affects the speed of a longboard moving down a hill. Methods/Materials In our experiment we tested 70 mm, 65 mm,…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to study what materials make the best sound absorbers. It is hypothesized that out of all the materials being tested, fiberglass will abs…
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment is to find out which antacid neutralizes gastric acid the best. Hydrochloric acid has similar properties to gastric acid and it was used in neut…
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals In my experiment I tested which type of levee is more efficient in flood prevention, an I-wall or an earthen levee. I hypothesized that the I-wall levee would hold longer. M…
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My project title was "Which type of bandage will most effectively inhibit bacteria growth"? I tested five types of bandages, Curad Silver bandages, BandAid Antibiotic bandag…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My robotic team discovered that the accuracy of the robot's performance decreased as it repeated its task on the challenge course. My objective was to determine if one parti…
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals This experiment tested mold on various building materials in order to determine which substrates are least conducive to growth. Methods/Materials One of each of six building…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine whether there are materials that can be more energy efficient when used as an insulation material for homes and buildings. I hypo…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine which material will muffle the most sound off a drum roll on the snare drum. Methods/Materials The materials used in this pr…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My purpose was to see which of five sweeteners were preferred by children and adults, and compare those results with research on the health benefits and risks of the sweeten…
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals My objective in this project was to find out how roofs of different types react to winds of hurricane caliber. Mainly, in doing this project, I hoped to find a solution to o…
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals To examine which soil textures can hold the most water (water holding capacity). To check that different soil textures have different water holding capacities. Methods/Mater…
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My goal for this project was to determine if vinegar worked to effectively prevent the growth of bacteria. I felt that if it was a successful antibacterial agent; it would b…
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment is to determine which materials would cause the most interference for wireless networking: stainless steel, wood, plastic, or glass and at which…
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals Will putting different materials in a hydrogen fuel cell affect the power output? I think that copper will give off the most power output because it is used in solar cells f…
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My Goal was to find a way to kill mosquito larvae with a more nautral substance. Methods/Materials 40 drops of Eucalyptus oil; 40 granules of Bayer Advanced Garden Mosquito…
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Have you ever dropped your favorite treat on the ground and you and/or your friends cry out, "10-second rule!" making you feel not gross at all picking it up from the ground…
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to find out if the microorganisms bacteria and mold would be inhibited when they are exposed to different illuminations sources that includ…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to expand upon the project I conducted last year. Last year, I determined which clothing material would provide the best insulation when s…
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective of our project is to determine whether building a subsurface constructed flow wetland in the Soquel Creek/Capitola Beach will reduce the e.coli and total colif…
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see if the lottery numbers are predictable. Methods/Materials The material I used for my project was the computer program QBASIC, that I used to create m…
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals To see how to make my wind mill most efficient Methods/Materials I tested different blade angles and different angles of the wind input. Results 20 degree blade angle at a h…
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals This research paper, experiment and analysis is on the efficiency of an airfoil being employed to push a boat using lift compared to that of a lateen sail. It#s purpose is t…