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 · 2009
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to see if Staphylococcus aureus could develop resistance to a silver-impregnated catheter. Silver containing polymers are being increasingl…
CSEF · 2009
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective was to see if storing a fresh pear with a ripe banana affects the ripening process of the pear. Methods/Materials One fresh pear was stored in one gallon sized…
CSEF · 2009
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The objective of this statistical model was to examine if marine trapping systems frequently used along the coast line statistically represent the surrounding environment th…
CSEF · 2009
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals This project is entitled #Sticky Surface: What Affects the Surface Tension of Water the Most? Liquid Dish Soap, Salt, or Rubbing Alcohol?# The purpose of this project is to…
CSEF · 2009
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals How far does a Stirling engine travel/run using different fuel sources? Methods/Materials My Procedure, 1. I first Built a Stirling engine. 2. Test the engine using differen…
CSEF · 2009
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine how changing the size of ellipsoids along one axis changes the speed at which they fall through liquids of varying viscosity and how the non-s…
CSEF · 2009
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to come up with a solution that will help prevent electronic or other personal items being washed in a washing machine. I came up with this…
CSEF · 2009
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Which material dirt, foliage, wood, or cement will do the best job at blocking out traffic noise? Methods/Materials Four barriers were built (wood fence, cinder block, stack…
CSEF · 2009
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective was to analyze the amount of pollution carried through the Storm Drains to our Ocean at both Rat Beach and Torrance Beach. Test sites were inside the Storm Dra…
CSEF · 2009
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine the strongest combination of fill materials for an earthbag structure to be used for a medical clinic and homes in Tonj, Sudan. Methods/Materia…
CSEF · 2009
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals I chose to do this project because I wanted to use substances that did not have toxic substances to help plants grow. When growing plants, I found that some parts of the pla…
CSEF · 2009
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine if placing mice in varied environments and different diets would affect the weight gained or lost. Methods/Materials Twenty-four mice were placed in…
CSEF · 2009
Mathematics & Software First Award
Objectives/Goals The main goal of this project was to identify patterns in solved 9x9 Sudoku puzzles and then to use these patterns to create a new method to solve any standard 9x9 puzzle. T…
CSEF · 2009
Human Biology (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine if certain cereals or oat meals affect the blood sugars in non-diabetics. Methods/Materials Materials: 8 different measured cerals or oatmeals with measured mil…
CSEF · 2009
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals This project was designed to test if yeast colonies would grow faster with or without oxygen and with different sugars. Faster growth is important to the brewing process bec…
CSEF · 2009
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This experiment tests the effects of different sugars on the energy and hyperactivity level of the Pogonomyrmex californicus, or the harvester ant. The concept of a sugar hi…
CSEF · 2009
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine if the angle a solar cell is mounted at would affect the amount of energy the cell would produce. Methods/Materials Materials: multimeter, solar cel…
CSEF · 2009
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals My project is to determine if perpetual motion can be achieved by using the repelling sides of magnets. I believe that perpetual motion can be achieved when stationary magne…
CSEF · 2009
Earth & Environment (Senior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The prospect of this investigation is to ascertain whether an autochthonous greywater reuse and filtration complex can minimize unfavorable indicators of water quality (e.g.…
CSEF · 2009
Plant Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals My project investigates whether calcium chloride (CaCl(2)) works as an effective agent for suppressing harmful algal blooms (HABs). Methods/Materials In Phase I, I practiced…
CSEF · 2009
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I tested a model of a horizontal-axis wind turbine and models of vertical-axis Savonius,Darrieus,and Giromill wind turbines to see which device rotates faster to collect mor…
CSEF · 2009
Chemistry Third Award
Objectives/Goals Polymers are very useful materials that are used in many applications, but over time they undergo wear and tear. An appealing solution to this problem is the creation of sel…
CSEF · 2009
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to formulate and use an assay that would help me test the purity of aspirin, and then help me determine the aspirin#s decomposition over time…
CSEF · 2009
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objectives of this project were to synthesize fluorescent silica nanoparticles (FSNPs) with RGD peptide covalently linked on the surface amino groups and to employ these…
CSEF · 2009
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Synthesis of doped Zintl phase compound and structural and thermoelectric analysis Methods/Materials metal flux synthesis technique was used to synthesize the doped compound…
CSEF · 2009
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if water temperature had an effect on the rate of leopard frog tadpole development and metamorphosis. Methods/Materials I raised…
CSEF · 2009
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if it is possible to achieve a 2:1 volume ratio of hydrogen to oxygen during an electrolysis process. I believe that it is possible because a wat…
CSEF · 2009
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I love playing tennis!In a tennis game, tennis balls are an important element. I want to find out which balls are bounciest. Of all of the balls I tested, I believe Wilson b…
CSEF · 2009
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My goal is to determine the effect of pressure and temperature on the volume of air. I hypothesize that higher temperatures and lower pressure increase the volume of air not…
CSEF · 2009
Pharmacology (Senior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine the toxicity level of different residues produced by various aquatic environments. My hypotheses were the residue from the heat p…