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
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals To investigate how the spacing between two inline wind turbines affects their performance by modeling them as two propellers in a wind tunnel and varying the spacing between…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The question we are answering is: Is the wavelength that is emitted by our laser a constant. We are using a cheap, non-professional laser, to find out if the quality of the…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals Computers are getting faster, more powerful and more capable everyday. Most of today's home and business desktop computers would have been considered a 'Supercomputer' just…
CSEF · 2003
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find out whether or not the atmospheric pressure is higher or lower at a higher altitude. Methods/Materials Materials: one barometer, two…
CSEF · 2003
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Aging is a universal process among organisms in which homeostasis decreases and chance of death increases. Trying to understand aging in a lower organism, such as Drosophila…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals How does the diameter, length, and material of a magnet affect its attraction? Methods/Materials 8 ceramic magnet 1"diameter x ¼" 4 ceramic magnet ½" diameter x ¼" 1 neodyni…
CSEF · 2003
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine whether a man-made headland could rival the effectiveness of a groin in protecting the shoreline, but maintain a more natural…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals To analyze capacitance as a rapid means to estimate viable cell numbers in culture and to apply this method to the evaluation of several frequently used cryoprotective agent…
CSEF · 2003
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Antibiotic resistance ever-growing problem in the scientific community·In terms of financial cost, over $122 million are spent each year· An important part in solving this p…
CSEF · 2003
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals To filter out microorganisms from water using a new method which includes the use of hydroxides. Methods/Materials The source of sand was ¡"All Purpose Sand¡". For coating t…
CSEF · 2003
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Throughout the course of history, many athletes have been forced into early retirement due to knee injuries and joint inflammation. The constant pounding on knee joints of a…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals To determine if there is a significant difference in the lubricity and longevity of single viscosity motor oils from different manufacturers, and if there is, is improved pe…
CSEF · 2003
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals MHC proteins play a significant role in the immune response as the recognition factor of all foreign antigens. This study is directed to show that because of their similar h…
CSEF · 2003
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to see how various concentration of ginkgolic acid affect the growth rate of Mycobacterium smegmatis. My hypothesis is that ginkgolic acid wil…
CSEF · 2003
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to see if equal volume of gasses at the same temperature and pressure contain equal number of moles (Avogadro's Law) Methods/Materials I poured…
CSEF · 2003
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My question was "how does the pH of different types of vinegar affect the amount of CO(2)produced when mixed with a fixed amount of baking soda." My hypothesis was that the…
CSEF · 2003
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My investigative question was "Does xanthan affect water viscosity?" The goal of this experiment was to find if and how xanthan gum affects water viscosity and how this info…
CSEF · 2003
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Are the chemicals and impurities in tap water toxic to living things? From previous research I have found that Vitamins help Planarias regeneration. This year I want to see…
CSEF · 2003
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out about Nonpoint Source Pollution and test storm water in the City of Carmel, California. After meeting with the City DPW I selected 4 sites to te…
CSEF · 2003
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine how animal pollution affects the water quality in Klopp Lake, at the Arcata Marsh. Methods/Materials First, I obtained a permit that allowed me to t…
CSEF · 2003
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if the water quality of Big Chico Creek is better above the development of the City of Chico than below town using benthic organ…
CSEF · 2003
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Santa Cruz County is looking for more water options because our current supply of water is overused. Officials have limited choices because of environmental issues with dams…
CSEF · 2003
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Objective: The purpose of this experiment was to determine the most efficient design for a portable, candle-powered desalination plant that would give people a way to make p…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals I wanted to build a water wave machine that would generate electricity. I wanted to know if bigger waves generate more electricity. I also wanted to see if the number of wav…
CSEF · 2003
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals Floating breakwaters absorb waves to protect the shore. Compared to gravity breakwaters (solid structures resting on the bottom), floating breakwaters are less expensive; do…
CSEF · 2003
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Our objective/goal was to determine which shape of jetty works the best to prevent shoreline erosion. We believe the straight jetty will reduce the most amount of erosion. M…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My goal was to use a spectrometer to observe the absorption of the visible wavelengths of light in liquids. My goal was also to determine the amount of light absorption in l…
CSEF · 2003
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals I wanted to find out how many raisins are contained in either, Vons Raisin Bran,Total Raisin Bran, Post Raisin Bran, Oatmeal Crisp Raisin Bran, Safeway Select Raisin Bran, a…
CSEF · 2003
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals Impact craters are formed when pieces of asteroids, meteors, or debris strike the surface of a planetary body. This project is to find how both the mass and velocity of an i…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which of the following Little League baseballs will travel the farthest being hit with the same amount of force: Worth, Rawlings, ProSport, Wil…