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 · 2019
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives The objective of this study is to find out what type of cutting board would have the least bacteria. Methods Cutting boards: Wood, Bamboo Wood, Plastic, Glass, Petri dishes, Steri…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
The anthropogenic release of greenhouse gases and the use of synthetic fertilizers on large-scale agricultural sites contribute to a proliferation of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in many wate…
CSEF · 2019
Toxicology
Objectives I wanted to learn how the Central Valley s most common water pollutants, which are chlorine, motor oil, and pesticide, affect the heart rate of Daphnia magna. My hypothesis was th…
ISEF · 2019
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Fourth Award
The spread of fake news on the internet is presenting increasing threats to national security, with the potential to incite public unrest and violence. Given Singapore’s multiracial society,…
CSEF · 2019
Plant Biology
Objectives This project focused on the question, which aqueous plants could affect the growth of blue- green algae in lakes and ponds, preventing dead zones from forming and allowing a natur…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
The goal with this Juglone experimentation is to create a purely organic substance that can stunt the growth of unwanted trees. Juglone is the chemical compound that naturally occurs through…
ISEF · 2019
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Third Award
Studying B cell receptor (BCR) binding is crucial for understanding how the human adaptive immune system attacks cancer cells – information that can translate into targeted and more efficaci…
CSEF · 2019
Computational Systems & Analysis (Senior Division Only) First Award
Objectives Cancer accounts for over 8 million deaths worldwide each year. Studying the binding interaction between the B cell receptor (BCR) and the tumor antigen has become a promising fiel…
CSEF · 2019
Environmental Engineering
Objectives The objective is to determine what type of straw decomposes the fastest in manure compost Methods Three straws each of: wheat, paper, cornstarch, plastic, plastic-less with a bend…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical Engineering
High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a rapid, non-invasive tumor ablation procedure that heats tissues to 50-90 degree (C) in seconds. In this context, real-time control of the ultras…
AJAS · 2019
Robotics and Intelligent Machines (inferred)
The problem of minimizing risk in industrial plant settings is of high interest for research. Long hours in industrial control rooms induce fatigue, drowsiness, and ease of distraction, posi…
ISEF · 2019
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Fourth Award
DNA-binding proteins play an especially important role in regulating gene expression. These proteins called transcription factors (TFs) recognize and bind to DNA-sequences called DNA motifs,…
ISEF · 2019
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Although many language-to-language conversion technologies have been optimized to automate translation at a fast and accurate rate, automating the conversion of sign language to text has bee…
CSEF · 2019
Mammalian Biology
Objectives I wanted to find out if deer would cross a road more quickly if mountain lion scent (urine) was present in a limited concentration in the middle of the road. My hypothesis was tha…
CSEF · 2019
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives When we have a natural disaster such as solar flares or hurricanes, any electronics can be destroyed and power grids can also completely shut down. The objective of our experiment…
CSEF · 2019
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives The main objective of this project was to create an algorithm that could take the image of a drawn curve and find a function to model it. This objective can be broken down into th…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Antibiotic resistant bacteria, containing antibiotic resistant genes, are created from overuse of antibiotics. These bacteria can cause untreatable infections in the masses, and before we ca…
CSEF · 2019
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The purpose of the project is to determine if whether or not, a fluid's density will contribute to the amount of force needed to move that fluid. Methods Water, Vegetable oil, Fox…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
Bacteria frequently couple specific phenotypes to cell density through the exchange of low-molecular weight chemical signals. This phenomenon is known as quorum sensing (QS) and allows these…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
Pneumonia emerges as the leading cause of death in children under five years of age worldwide, accounting for more than 1.6 million deaths each year in this age demographic. A combined 18% o…
CSEF · 2019
Environmental Engineering
Objectives In this lab, an investigation was performed to determine whether centrifugal force would be able to remove salt from water. This project utilized technology (a centrifuge and pers…
CSEF · 2019
Environmental Engineering
Objectives Global population will exceed 9 billion by 2050. Food Production has to increase to meet the demand. Agriculture/Irrigation consumes 80% of the world's fresh water. Climate change…
ISEF · 2019
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Interactive learning is a data efficient sub-field of machine learning where instruction happens through a series of interactions between a learner and a teacher. Recent research has shown t…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Bacterial pathogens can be spread through the air in poultry farms, threatening poultry farmers and flocks alike. Current air sampling methods are expensive and unaffordable for many farmers…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical Engineering Fourth Award
Currently with the average cost of a prosthetic continually rising, and the usability of cheaper prosthetics negatively affecting the user, a prosthetic with long-term functionality and comp…
ISEF · 2019
Engineering Mechanics Third Award
Our engineering study aims to develop and create a transmission which alleviates all the current issues of the modern CVT, making it viable for usage on a majority of light duty vehicles, by…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
The purpose of this project is to create a protective layer that makes fruits and vegetables last longer; the project was created with carboxymethylcellulose polymer extracted from various d…
ISEF · 2019
Engineering Mechanics Fourth Award
The aviation industry accounts for 11% of all transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, producing 158 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year. While a sma…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives The objective of this project is to improve an amputee's mobility and the ability to manage daily activities, as well as provide the means to stay independent. Along with the arm…
ISEF · 2019
Environmental Engineering Fourth Award
Inorganic substances and heavy metals in the environment pose a chronic threat to the safety of humans and wildlife. Current wastewater treatment processes are costly, complex, and cause sec…