Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective is to understand and demonstrate the thermoacoustic phenomenon, which uses heat to initiate the oscillation of gas without moving parts. The second objective i…
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to answer two questions: 1) Do brassinosteroids play a role in cell differentiation in the root of Arabidopsis? 2) Is this role due to the…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals To understand the effect of the Krox-20 mutant on jaw-opener development. Methods/Materials Mandibles with muscles attached were dissected from E14 embryos and mounted onto…
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals Oun Goal was to determine how the length, width, and flexibility, of a snowboard, determine the speed.We tried to factor out as much experimental error as we could. Methods/…
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals This project is a continuation of last year's project which mapped finite groups under Nim addition to n-dimensional Simplexes, creating the Nimber-Simplex graph. The goals…
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals In this experiment I proved that the shape of a boat hull affects the friction or resistance between it and the water. Methods/Materials A water trough was constructed out o…
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Sowbugs (Oniscus asellus) are known to seek (1) hiding places, (2) darkness, and (3) dampness. I wondered what a sowbug would do if forced to choose between two things it li…
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My objective was if the amount of storage space and RAM effect the speed of a computer. I chose to do this project to find out if I could simply add more storage space and R…
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals We observed the effect of age and gender on an individual's performance on the the Stroop Color and Word Test Methods/Materials In our experiment, we tested four different a…
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The A3174G and G3877A are double mutation, which is in the SRD5A2 gene of the 3#untranslated region (UTR). The double mutant has been found to be common in males. This has b…
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the experiment was to find out of the four whitening toothpastes - Aquafresh, Tom's, Rembrandt, and Ultra Brite - the one that could whiten three distinct sta…
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine if pillars added to the structural design of an earth-sheltered structure will keep it from collapsing under the weight of dirt. I believe that…
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals To determine effectiveness of antimicrobial peptide using potassium release during bacterial cell death. Two peptide conformations tested at different concentrations in vary…
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals Elastic support stockings are used to treat leg edema (swelling).Many people who need to wear them find it too difficult to apply the stockings.The goal of my invention was…
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if microclimates occur in the city of Brisbane and if the topography of the mountain causes these microclimates to occur. Brisb…
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals This experiment deals with the study of the acoustics of a whispering gallery. The type of gallery I am studying does not involve focussing of the sound, but rather a channe…
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of the experiment was to find out which one, Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) or Spectroscopy, is a more efficient way to identify and analyze FDA colors presen…
Social Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I attempted to show that people with a predominant ethnic heritage (one to two) tend to have fewer fingerprint patterns than people with seceral ethnic heritages (more than…
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if having a partner will speed up the time it takes mice to change their internal clocks. Methods/Materials Six mice of identical ages and gend…
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The overall objective of this project was to explore which shapes can (or cannot) tile a rectangular grid or infinite plane (in one or multiple ways) and understand why. Met…
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The Objective of my project is to develop an easy to use multi-task software program for the Palm Pilot hand held unit (PDA) for use by elementary through high school aged s…
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which of six Cayucos creeks contain the highest nitrate levels and to determine if they are safe for human consumption. I believe Toro Creek wi…
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals I believe that medium textured human hair will adsorb the most oil because it is not too coarse, but not too fine and thin. Methods/Materials First I collected different typ…
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals I am testing the bacteria level in gym equipment. Methods/Materials 30 Hach Paddle Testers (20 Bacteria and 10 Mold); Thermometer; Bleach; One low watt light bulb; Masking T…
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of our project is to find out if one#s skin nerve receptors sensations differ between diabetic#s and non-diabetic#s, females and males, and diabetics that have b…
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine whether Newport Bay boatyards were a point source for the heavy metal copper. Methods/Materials Materials: 15 bottles (small) Filter 2 Large Zi…
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals How do you maximize the distance of an object shot from a trebuchet? Methods/Materials Procedure: 1. Measure counterweight, pin angle, and the string length; 2. Pull the cou…
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective is to reduce the amount of material necessary to make Andros spring wheat herbicide resistant by showing that the use of the GFP gene could simplify the process…
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals To investigate the conservation of gene function among plant species, the translatability of two, morphology-governing genes, BREVIPEDICELLUS LIKE (BPL) and NO APICAL DOMINA…
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project was to study the influence of the chemical composition of gas on its ability to absorb and transmit infrared radiation. My main objective w…