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.
ISEF · 2017
Materials Science
Directing stem cell differentiation is a very important part in the field of tissue engineering. Since one way of directing it is by the mechanical strength of the scaffolds, fine tuning it…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
The Oscillating BZ Reaction is a chemical reaction initially studied by Russian military officer Belousov. Although extensively studied, it is not completely understood why or how oscillatin…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My objectives and goals were to see a temperature difference in 200mL cup of water. I would use different amounts of ammonium nitrate, a crystal that has a chemical reaction…
ISEF · 2017
Materials Science Third Award
Collisions of a buckyball at various supersonic initial speeds with a single-layer graphene sheet, double-layer graphene, and single-layer SiC sheet were studied using quantum mechanics-base…
CSEF · 2017
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find if dogs can distinguish the difference between three primary colors. Methods/Materials Blue, Red & Yellow Felt (all the same size), various food & p…
CSEF · 2017
Microbiology (General) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The experiment sought to determine a novel method for combating antibiotic resistance among gram-negative strains by targeting the quorum sensing signaling pathway responsib…
CSEF · 2017
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Recent outbreaks of Zika (ZIKV), Dengue (DENV), Chikungunya (CHIKV), and Ebola are neurovirulent. Trends in congenital and neurological manifestations (microcephaly, Guillai…
ISEF · 2017
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Second Award
Neurological manifestations of recent viral outbreaks such as congenital microcephaly and Guillain-Barré Syndrome associated with Zika (ZIKV) infection are a global concern. An urgent need e…
CSEF · 2017
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to create a compact and portable heart rate monitor that visualizes pulse into waves, allowing for an easier user experience, and to provide…
AJAS · 2017
Biomedical and Health Sciences (inferred)
Glioblastoma tumors are the most common type in the brain and have shown to be difficult to treat. The current chemotherapeutic treatment is the drug temozolomide (TMZ); however, research ha…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical Engineering
Many Hospitalized patients receive multiple drugs intravenously using an Infusion system, as part of their treatment. In such cases, any interaction between the various drugs must be prevent…
CSEF · 2017
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This original project idea was conceived when I visited a beautiful glass building that used shades insides to cover the glass walls during the midday. I learned that althou…
AJAS · 2017
Embedded Systems (inferred)
There are many methods to send electronic signals, including by wire, radio, light, infra-red light, and audible sound waves. Ultrasound consists of sound waves that are of frequencies above…
ISEF · 2017
Systems Software
Many real-world issues such as coloring geographical maps and scheduling, can correspond to one of graph theory’s most important concepts: graph coloring problems. As the complexity of these…
CSEF · 2017
Microbiology (General) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Submitted by Partner Methods/Materials Submitted by Partner Results Submitted by Partner Conclusions/Discussion Submitted by Partner
CSEF · 2017
Zoology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Sea star populations, recently hit by sea star wasting syndrome, have been declining at my local tidepools, and throughout the West Coast. Water temperature is rising, and r…
CSEF · 2017
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Starting in the 1960s, concerns about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have been raised. Multiple international organizations have researched these concerns, finding little or…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Ethanol is an alcohol that can be derived from fermentation of yeast. When given sugar to eat, yeast produces carbon dioxide and ethanol. Any organic material that contains starch or sugar h…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals I chose to investigate hydroponics because I was thinking of the future of environmental issues. The goal of this project was to test three methods of hydroponics and find t…
CSEF · 2017
Toxicology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine whether various store-bought products or various peppers are more effective in repelling mosquitoes. I believe that one of the st…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to find out which plants grow best in aquaponic systems so we can take advantage of these water saving systems and replace regular, drought c…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals I wanted to learn if soils in different types of fruit orchards and vineyards would have different fertility levels. Methods/Materials I developed a Wick Hydroponic System i…
CSEF · 2017
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My goal for my project was to see which was the most efficient and safest insulating material for our animals. I tested synthetic materials and natural materials for insulat…
CSEF · 2017
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine if aloe vera can increase the regeneration rates in planaria. This is beneficial to determine how much aloe vera is needed to…
CSEF · 2017
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to see how plastic and Aloe vera and snake plant (both houseplants) affect the rate of photosynthesis on a pondweed called Cabomba caroliniana. Methods/Mate…
CSEF · 2017
Plant Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of the study was to investigate which environmentally safe laundry detergent would be less detrimental towards plants in the effort to conserve household water…
CSEF · 2017
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to compare the amount of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) distilled from fermented solutions of granulated sugars derived from plants. Methods/Materia…
CSEF · 2017
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine the heat energy of different fuels in relation to motor oil, a fossil fuel. Methods/Materials 3 ring stand, Styrofoam cup, cotton…
CSEF · 2017
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The Radio Frequency (RF) radiation emitted from cell phones exposes humans to potentially harmful radiation that may cause cancer. It is therefore important to discover meth…
CSEF · 2017
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine which type of wood is stronger. My goal is to determine if reclaimed wood is stronger than new wood. Reclaimed wood would give bu…