38,465 real projects from ISEF, the Canada-Wide Science Fair, JSHS, AJAS, the Calgary Youth Science Fair and the California Science & Engineering Fair — searchable by meaning, and filterable by fair, year, category and award.
CSEF · 2003
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Millions of people suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Symptoms include pain and clicking in the joint itself as well as shoulder, neck and back pain. The ob…
CSEF · 2003
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals We are comparing the observed temperature, barometric pressure, precipition, and humidity from our personal weather stations to what was predicted in our local newspapers wh…
CSEF · 2003
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The intent of this project is to find out if the wind is predictable within a day. And if so, with this information, can a sailor optimize his route around a racecourse. Res…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to determine if different kinds of insulation minimize the spread of heat from a flame running through a vent pipe inside a wall. I predicted th…
CSEF · 2003
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine what effect, if any, perchlorate would have on Humpback fly larvae. Methods/Materials Four petri dishes were filled with a food mixture contain…
CSEF · 2003
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The object of this study is to determine the effect of positive self-talk versus negative self-talk on the percentage of free throws made by subjects. The hypothesis is that…
CSEF · 2003
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to determine whether age or gender affects reaction time greater. I hypothesize that age will affect reaction time greater than gender. My hypot…
CSEF · 2003
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine the effect of fertilizers on plants grown in various soil types. Methods/Materials A total of 96 radish plants were grown from seed. The project…
CSEF · 2003
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals My project is a study of solar energy collection. California has been faced with an energy crisis. Could solar energy provide a possible solution? I believe it could, but I…
CSEF · 2003
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find out which of the chosen feeds would change the color of my hens egg yolks. I was interested in finding this out because we have 50 he…
CSEF · 2003
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see if rainwater from different parts of the nation affected the growth of radish seeds. I tested the rainwater's hardness and pH levels, obtained inform…
CSEF · 2003
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals This experiment was designed to test the hypothesis that food items containing a protein-digesting enzyme will prevent gelatin from solidifying. On a box of gelatin, it stat…
CSEF · 2003
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals My objective is to see wether or not the colors one wears has an affect on the first impression they give to others. Methods/Materials Materials: 1 Digital camera with an ad…
CSEF · 2003
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to see if plyometric drop jumping done twice weekly over a five week period could increase the vertical jump of similarly highly trained athl…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals Mass drivers move objects with electromagnetism. My project was designed to determine the relationship between voltage sent to electromagnetic coils and the frequency of coi…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals To see if I can set up a laser microphone (made from a laser interferometer) sensitive enough to be able to hear someone speaking on the other side of a window. Also, to mea…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals We built two low cost turbidity monitors, using lasers, photocells and a data logger. We tested the monitors with different concentrations of sediment, different laser path…
CSEF · 2003
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals For hundreds of years, man has used a heavy metal called lead in many products and objects. When absorbed into the body, it is highly toxic to human organs and systems and s…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My objective was to create a wheelchair that could go up a common street curb. Methods/Materials Wheelchair, electric actuators, skateboard wheels, power supply, hose clamps…
CSEF · 2003
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals This project was designed to answer the question: "Which wing design creates the most lift?" Research of various planes and their wing designs led to the following hypothesi…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find what Leyden jar can capture the most voltage. I believed the liquid Leyden jar would outperform the Foil and Hybrid in storage of voltage due to ear…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals A widespread belief is that household lights, especially fluorescent bulbs, use such large amounts of extra power when first turned on that they should be left on when leavi…
CSEF · 2003
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to observe the affects of crude oil on bird feathers, and then to wash the feathers, making a comparison between the effectiveness of a so…
CSEF · 2003
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The objective is to explore the susceptibility of certain soils in Santa Cruz to liquefaction, a process by which soils that are shaken, most often by earthquakes, liquefy a…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to find out how well a homemade whistler receiver does compared to one made by a professional. Methods/Materials A receiver was built using di…
CSEF · 2003
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine the most drought resistant grass. I believed that Annual Ryegrass would grow the best, and prove to be the most drought resistant grass. Metho…
CSEF · 2003
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals My objective is to explain Parrondo's Paradox and provide an example and variation of it by using the C++ programming language to program coin-tossing games. Methods/Materia…
CSEF · 2003
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to find out whether girls or boys have a higher lung capacity. Methods/Materials I made a homemade spirometer out of PVC pipe, aluminium tape, a pickle jar…
CSEF · 2003
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if lysozyme, an enzyme used to kill gram positive bacteria, can be used to control odor in shoes. Methods/Materials Two identical pairs of shoe…
CSEF · 2003
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine whether the sump, a water collection area in Madrona Marsh Preserve, had more bacteria than five other sites on the Preserve. Me…