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CSEF · 2012

Rac Attack

Applied Mechanics & Structures

Objectives/Goals I am tired of the raccoons coming into my yard at night to go through the trash and/or dig up the lawn. Most of all, I am concerned for my dog's safety. What can I invent to…

CSEF · 2012

RAF Sets and the Origin of Life

Mathematics & Software

Objectives/Goals To determine the probability that life arises using randomized sets of "molecules", "reactions", and "catalysts". This further relies on the necessity of a RAF set (as defin…

CSEF · 2012

Reaction to the Distraction

Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if talking on a cell phone created enough distraction to lower your concentration level. Methods/Materials Materials consisted o…

CSEF · 2012

Ready, Get Set, Move, and Learn

Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The goal of my project is to see if students test scores could be improved by incorporating lessons from core subjects such as math and language arts in Physical Exercise (P…

CSEF · 2012

Red Fish, Blue Fish

Zoology

Objectives/Goals The objective of my science project"Red Fish, Blue Fish" was to observe and analyze whether or not there were any observable changes in the behavior of male Siamese Fighting…

CSEF · 2012

Refraction Action

Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to determine if increasing the sugar concentration in water would increase the index of refraction. My hypothesis was that as the percent of su…

CSEF · 2012

ReMYnder Binder

Mathematics & Software

Objectives/Goals The integration of technology into the classroom is beginning to impact schools across the country. The load on a student's back is being significantly lightened by e-reader…

CSEF · 2012

Repulsive Fruits

Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals This controlled study investigated the diamagnetic property of fruits. Diamagnetism is the property of a substance being repelled by both poles of a magnet. This phenomenon…

CSEF · 2012

Ring around the Redwood

Plant Biology Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals This two-year study calculated and examined the correlation of young and old redwood tree diameter growth to rainfall at elevations of 100 and 1,500 feet. A total of four st…

CSEF · 2012

Ring! Ring! Phones and Reaction Time

Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to identify any difference in reaction time while talking on the phone hands-on and hands-free. Methods/Materials We received consent from 1…

CSEF · 2012

Ripe vs. Spoiled

Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Objectives/Goals My science experiment is determining which stage of ripening (ripe or spoiled) from fruits and vegetables obtains more extractable DNA.I am verifying whether these levels of…

CSEF · 2012

Robot Assisted Pattern Recognition and Analysis

Electronics & Electromagnetics Third Award

Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to design and develop a robot that can teach a child to write basic letters and numbers. The machine can assess the child's writing and give feed…

CSEF · 2012

Rocking the Boat

Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My project was conducted to determine what length of fin helps to stabilize a boat the most. My hypothesis is that the longest fin( bilge keel) will steady the boat out the…

CSEF · 2012

Roses Are Red and Violets Are Blue

Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if elementary, junior high, or high school students could complete a Stroop Effect test with the fewest errors and with the quickest time. Method…

CSEF · 2012

Salt and Subsidence

Earth & Planetary Sciences

Objectives/Goals Subsidence has cost billions of dollars in structural damage to buildings,roadways, homes and economic loss in land use. Most devastating consequence of subsidence is that i…

CSEF · 2012

San Carlos Teens Solve National Debt Crisis

Behavioral & Social Sciences

Objectives/Goals The objective of our experiment was to see if the perception and/or experience of economic mobility affected whether research subjects would want the highest income earners…

CSEF · 2012

Saturated Soil

Earth & Planetary Sciences First Award

Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine the effects of different soil amendments on the absorption and retention rates of water in the soil. I used six different amendments: volcanic…

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