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 · 2005
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals To show that as the amount of cataract formation increases the amount of light transmitted into the eye decreased Methods/Materials Go into a dardened room. Take a model of…
CSEF · 2005
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to find out exactly how much energy friction exerts on the motor. It was hypothesized that friction should constitute most of the resisting en…
CSEF · 2005
Social Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I noticed on some days my school backpack was very heavy, and I noticed my friends complaining of the same problem. This project was designed to figure out if students routi…
CSEF · 2005
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to find out what type of shell can withstand the most pressure; the Green Shell Mussel, Common Black Mussel, Pitar Venus Clam, Turban Stenoggrus, or Green T…
CSEF · 2005
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine if the tying of a typical fireman's rescue knot using a static kernmantle rescue rope would cause a tensile strength reductio…
CSEF · 2005
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My objective is to find out if a magnet's strength changes due to temperature using liquid nitrogen, boiling water and ice water. My hypothesis was that the increase in temp…
CSEF · 2005
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My objective in the project was to find out if temperature would affect magnetism. Methods/Materials My method to test my hypothesis was to place the magnets into 4 differen…
CSEF · 2005
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals To determine the height of waves between water of different densities caused by a simulated earthquake. Methods/Materials Built wave tank.Next,filled with distilled water.Pu…
CSEF · 2005
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to see which vegetables make stronger dyes. I wanted to research this project because in ancient times, all that people had was natural dyes…
CSEF · 2005
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals The objectives of this project were to establish trends and common traits among asexuals, to examine possible causes, and to debunk or uphold commonly-held beliefs about ase…
CSEF · 2005
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The experiment will prove which gender produces the most electric current and in which condition do they have a greater current. The testing is done with two different types…
CSEF · 2005
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals TO PPOVE THAT THE HIGHER THE FALL OF WATER, ASSUMING THE SAME FLOW OF WATER, THE MORE ELECTRICITY IS GENERATED. Methods/Materials I USED THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS: SMALL GENER…
CSEF · 2005
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project was to conduct internet research, and laboratory experimentation to study the theoretical principles behind fuel cells, and study their practica…
CSEF · 2005
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine how Hydroponic and Aeroponic growing systems compare to traditional soil based technology in terms of water consumption, root vigor, and growth…
CSEF · 2005
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus has become a large problem because of its developed resistance to antimicrobial agents. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)…
CSEF · 2005
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to develop the strategies and to identify anti-adhesion compounds using one-bead one-compound library approach. Methods/Materials The inhibiti…
CSEF · 2005
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out if the lung capacities of middle school children living in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles have been compromised by air pollution in their residentia…
CSEF · 2005
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My project was to see if the repetitive impact of a 10 degree Titanium Driver on a Titleist Pro V1 golf ball would knock the ball out of balance. Methods/Materials I took tw…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine if the type of roofing material used had any impact on the temperature of the roof or the rate of destruction on a structure…
CSEF · 2005
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals For my science project I want to answer the question, #What are the affects of vitamins A, B, and C on the asexual reproductive rate of land planarians?# The original hypoth…
CSEF · 2005
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My objective is to improve the performance of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells. The ideal thermodynamic voltage limit on PEM fuel cell performance is approximately…
CSEF · 2005
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to test whether E. coli survival through photoreactivation can be increased by a brief exposure to ultraviolet light prior to a longer exposure. Methods/Mat…
CSEF · 2005
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Previous research has shown that chitin may have antigenic properties leading to bronchial constriction in mice exposed to chitin (Elias, et al. 2004). The study outlined be…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This experiment compared the flammability and insulating effectiveness of three materials: straw bale, fiberglass, and Styrofoam. There has been renewed interest recently in…
CSEF · 2005
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to compare straw insulation to conventional insulation types that are commonly used today, which are fiberglass and solid foam sheets. My hypoth…
CSEF · 2005
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals Distributed computing is the process of using several computers (clients) to solve a complex task. The clients communicate with a central server, which coordinates all compu…
CSEF · 2005
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if a person blinks less, and therefore vision worsens after reading and working on the computer. Methods/Materials Informed consent was obtaine…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine at what temperature glass is strongest and weakest. Methods/Materials We are using 12X12 double strength (DS) glass sheets, heating glass with heat lamp, coolin…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects approximately 2.6 million people around the world. Previous studies have shown that antibodies to adhesi…
CSEF · 2005
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Although alcohol#s effects on the body are known, its exact mechanisms of action are not. This study's goal is to better understand the glycine receptor. Position 52 in the…