Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of the my project is to test which bat hits the ball the furthest. Methods Used 4 types of bats: 1. aluminum 2. composite 3 wood 4corked A tee with a ball on it A Sk…
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The purpose of this science fair project was to figure out what mouthwash brand kills the most bacteria in your mouth. Our hypothesis was if one mouthwash brand has more alcohol c…
Translational Medical Science
Fourth Award
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), observed in infants born preterm with low birth weight, is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. ROP shows no external signs or symptoms. Currently, the g…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
This experiment was conducted in order to investigate the pesticidal capabilities of oil derived from neem (Azadirachta indica), chinaberry (Melia azedarach), and Eastern red cedar (Juniperu…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Americans ownership of smart phones increases rapidly by the year. Due to this rapid increase Checking your phone becomes constant habit throughout the day. The purpose is to identify how ou…
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives My goal was to engineer a helmet that would lower the g-force of an impact which could prevent or decrease concussions in soccer (and other sports). I identified the problem that…
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives The objective of this study is to learn more about Pepper's ghost effect, a method of creating holographic images using light and reflections, and how it works. I then put these s…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Transcription is the first, decisive phase of the genome expression. Genome transcription (when, where and how) is regulated by RNA polymerases, transcription factors and promoters. Protein…
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Fourth Award
Objectives Overall measurements of global warming average over areas that have both gotten hotter or colder, masking the severity of climate change. This project measures the extremes of cli…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Fourth Award
Precision and personalized medicine are emerging approaches for cancer therapeutics. By characterizing patients’ risk for adverse developments such as tumor progression, specialized treatmen…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The purpose of this project is to test the effectiveness of a new experimental idea combining nanotechnology and magnetism to separate oil spills from water. Hypothesis: If an oil-based ferr…
Translational Medical Science
Fourth Award
Catheters are the most used devices in treating hospitalized patients and in hemodialysis procedures. However, its use represents a potential risk for blood infections (possibly sepsis or se…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Lead contamination in water systems is responsible for widespread chronic diseases around the world. Especially in underdeveloped countries, where lead contamination is prevalent, a cost-eff…
Energy: Chemical
Fourth Award
Research Question: Can mankind not manipulate bionergy to create a carbon negative instead of carbon-neutral energy production system as a means of reversing the harmful effects of climate c…
Microbiology
Coffee farmers in Cavite, Philippines experience serious yield losses because of the aggressiveness of brown eye spot disease (Cercospora coffeicola) causing severe leaf fall and berry damag…
Environmental Engineering
Objectives The discharge of dyes from various anthropogenic and technogenic sources into the aquatic system poses a threat to the health of biota. Many dyes and their breakdown products are…
Environmental Engineering
Lead pollution is a serious environmental issue as elevated levels contribute to negative neurological effects within animals, as well as slowed growth and reproduction rates. Finding method…
Biomedical Engineering (inferred)
Transplanting blood vessels frequently fails because the recipient rejects the donor arteries due to their genetic properties. In addition, many available synthetic products on the market ha…
Materials Science
The purpose of my project was to reduce the use of polyethylene plastics throughout the world and create a safer alternative. Creating a different type of plastic with the same features, but…
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives Our project is based on the California landfill regulations. To do this we used biodegradable items in a sealed system to allow anaerobic bacteria to turn trash into CH4 or methan…
Environmental Engineering
More than 1.5 billion people are infected with parasitic diseases transmitted through contaminated soil that could be prevented by simply wearing proper footwear. Nearly 1/2 of the world’s p…
Environmental Engineering
Objectives The objective of my invention was to design a ratio of ingredients that are used in making biodegradable plastic and use this ratio to make biodegradable plastic that can biodegra…
Biomedical Engineering
Brain-computer interface (BCI) is an upcoming technological development that has shown a lot of potential in the field of medicine in restoring useful functions to people disabled by neuromu…
Plant Biology
First Award
Objectives Since plants are the major source of food for our planet, a comprehensive understanding of factors affecting their growth and development is critical. This project employed classi…
Materials Science
A key component of regenerative medicine is providing material scaffolds to function as supporting structures as well as delivery systems of therapeutic molecules or cells. Scaffolds and del…
Biomedical Engineering
Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is one of the most promising methods of tissue engineering as it provides unprecedented versatility and precision in delivering cells and biomaterials. How…
Biomedical Engineering (inferred)
Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting conventionally involves additive manufacturing of carbohydrate-based materials such as hydrogel and cellulose. These materials, often referred to as bio-in…
Engineering Mechanics
The goal of hyper-efficient propulsion has already been reached within the animal kingdom as animals such as Jellyfish and Comb Jellies are able to sustain themselves with limited required c…
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives Every flamenco dancer begins by learning basic steps such as the golpe which means, the stomp. This is performed by having a slight bend at the knees for balance, a straight back,…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
There are 1.1 billion people who lack access to freshwater globally. Harvesting moisture from the air is an innovative way to alleviate the freshwater crisis. Torrey Pine tree needles are we…