CSEF · 2004
Migratory Magnetism
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to prove that steelhead trout could detect magnetic fields. I wanted to train them to have a conditioned response between a 90-degree change in the magnetic…
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CSEF · 2004
Minimizing Nitrogen Pollution and Conserving Water
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Nitrogen pollution in the environment results mainly from the over-use of nitrogen-based fertilizers in agriculture. Crops often cannot absorb all the nitrogen added. During…
CSEF · 2004
M.I.R.T-H Multiple Insect Repellent Tomato- Hirsutum
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals We researched and found that there is an Ecuadorian tomato that could repel better than bug repellents. With this information, we plan to test with more locally found tomato…
CSEF · 2004
Mobility through Materials: Handicapped No More!
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My objective was to understand how total hip replacement joints worked, and the design factors that improve patient mobility and quality of life. My scientific question was…
CSEF · 2004
Modeling of Tyrosine Sulfation Sites in 7TM Receptors: A Novel Approach to Pharmaceutical Drug Design
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Sulfation as a post-translational modification of tyrosine has been shown to influence the physiology of proteins and play a role in protein-protein interactions. Determinat…
CSEF · 2004
Modification of Calcium-Phosphate Coatings on Titanium by Recombinant Amelogenin
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Investigate the effects of amelogenin on calcium phosphate crystal morphology to gain a better understanding of the mechanisms in enamel biomineralization, and to design a c…
CSEF · 2004
Mono or Fluoro? Which Fishing Line (Monofilament or Fluorocarbon) Will Have the Higher Tensile Strength?
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to gain knowledge of which type of fishing line is stronger. I will be testing monofilament and fluorocarbon fishing line. Each line will be tested for the…
CSEF · 2004
More Running, Less Needles: How Exercise and Diet Affect the Blood Glucose Levels and Insulin Needs of a Type I Diabetic
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if daily exercise and a diet of eating 7 grams of protein for every 15 grams of carbohydrates eaten would reduce the blood glucose levels and i…
CSEF · 2004
Moringa oleifera: Nature's Coagulant
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to evaluate the coagulating properties both Moringa Oliefera seed kernel powder and Moringa Oliefera De-oiled seed powder and compare their ef…
CSEF · 2004
Mother Knows Best: A Study of the Health Benefits of Spicy Cooking
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals People in equador regions use spices in food preparation for thousands of generations. By using these spices, are they keeping themselves healthy by keeping their food "clea…
CSEF · 2004
Mouthwash and Halitosis: Do Mouthwashes Really Work as Advertised?
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Our objective for this experiment is to find out if antiseptic mouthwash kills germs that cause bad breath. We also want to find out which mouthwash will kill the most germs…
CSEF · 2004
Mus musculus (The Common Mouse) on the Weight Gaining Supplement Muscle Milk
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals In this investigation the objective was to determine if Muscle Milk had a significant effect on the weight or running speed of a mouse. Methods/Materials After constructing…
CSEF · 2004
Mycofiltration: Does Straw with Mycelium Make a More Efficient Erosion Control Than Plain Straw Wattles?
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to find out if straw with mushroom mycelium growing in it will be a better erosion control by retaining road sediment runoff better than…
CSEF · 2004
Mystery of the Nicoleño Fishhooks
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to answer an actual archaeological question that still remains unsolved: Did the Nicoleño Indians understand that abalone was the best pos…
CSEF · 2004
Naturally Colorful
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my science fair project was to learn which fruits and vegetables produce the deepest hues. My hypothesis was that the deepest colored hues of raw fruits or…
CSEF · 2004
Need Ballistics
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The object of this project was to determine whether or not the brand of 40 caliber ammunition affects the performance capabilities of the shot. Methods/Materials In this pro…
CSEF · 2004
Neurotic About Hidden Neurons
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine whether adding more hidden units to a neural network increases its accuracy. It was hypothesized that if more hidden units are ad…
CSEF · 2004
Nonlinear Oscillations in Mechanical Systems
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The subject of the study was a chaotic particle motion initiated by a nonlinear periodic force in a mechanical system. The appearance of chaotic dynamics in simple mechanica…
CSEF · 2004
No Shortcut to Success: Studying Material Retention
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals My objective was to discover whether or not retention of information is affected by the period of time between the study of material and sleep. Methods/Materials Fifty-five…
CSEF · 2004
Oh Chute! Does Parachute Internal Volume Affect Rate of Fall, Assuming Constant Leading Surface Area?
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals This experiment tested the hypothesis: If rigid pyramidal parachutes of different volumes, but with identical cross-sectional areas of their openings, are dropped from a giv…
CSEF · 2004
Oil in Soil: A Study into a Method of Agricultural Water Conservation
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Does adding oil to the top layer of soil reduce water loss from the soil? In arid regions such as southern California, water conservation is a vital issue. Applying the conc…
CSEF · 2004
Oil Spill Cleanup: Beyond the Major Methods
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to explore methods of cleaning oil spills other than the major methods used (burning, biotechnology, and the use of biological agents). After…
CSEF · 2004
Orange You Glad You Have Vitamin C? Citrus Fruits: Their Absolute Vitamin C Content and How It Is Affected by Storage
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Which citrus fruit contains the highest absolute vitamin C content? Is that value affected if it is covered or uncovered? My objective is to find which type of citrus fruit…
CSEF · 2004
Organic Pest Control: Broccoli Extract Controls Root Knot Nematodes
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project was to see if broccoli extract could control damage to cowpea plants by root knot nematodes. Methods/Materials Cowpea seeds were planted in grow…
CSEF · 2004
Organic vs. Synthetic: The Effect of Fertilizer on Plant Growth
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals I am a gardener, and have always wondered if organic fertilizer works better than synthetic fertilizer. The purpose of this project was to see if I have been using the best…
CSEF · 2004
Pace of Life: Do Ethnic Groups Differ?
Social Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to determine if men from different ethnicities exhibit a different pace of life, as measured by walking speed in three different areas of dai…
CSEF · 2004
Paintball Accuracy Test
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals To find out what paintball brand is most accurate and by how much. Methods/Materials I used my F-4 Illustrator paintball gun with a four stage expansion chamber and stock ba…
CSEF · 2004
Pellets Count
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine which size pellets in a shotgun shell would have the most concentration of pellets within a 30-inch diameter circle when shot at 40 yards away. I…
CSEF · 2004
PEM Fuel Cell and Hydrogen: Pollution Free Energy Source of Today
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Pollution is the greatest threat to our environment and health. The goal of this project is to find a good and an efficient way as an alternative of using fossil and nuclear…
CSEF · 2004
Percolation Purification: Cleaning Our Wastewater
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals My statement of the problem is, Which material (sand, charcoal, or gravel) will best filter waste from creek water? My hypothesis was that the charcoal would work best at fi…