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 · 2014
Environmental Engineering
Indoor air quality has been an increasing concern due to abundant pollutant emission sources. We investigated on the removal of one of the most toxic and abundant air pollutants – carbonyl c…
ISEF · 2014
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of my project was to determine which eco-friendly growing system would produce the best vegetable transplants for a no-till garden. I chose recyclable air root pruning pots and b…
CSEF · 2014
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My science fair project was to see if ants preferred artificial or natural sugars. The sugars that were used were saccharin (artificial), brown (natural/non-artificial), asp…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine whether or not cacti are a better natural oil dispersant. Methods/Materials Four types of cacti, which are easily grown in the Un…
CSEF · 2014
Earth & Planetary Sciences
Objectives/Goals This experiment was conducted to find out whether altitude affects background radiation. The hypothesis stated that an increased altitude would result in increased backgroun…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
The purpose of this research is to check the effects of aspartame and insulin on planarian regeneration. I am a diabetic and it has always interested me in how aspartame has raised my glucos…
CSEF · 2014
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals To determine whether Bti (a biologically-active mosquito larvicide) is responsible for the recent decrease in Dragonfly populations at the Madrona Marsh. Methods/Materials 1…
CSEF · 2014
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals My experiment will examine if photographs of people with facial measurements closer to the Golden Ratio will be considered "more beautiful" in the eyes of test participants…
ISEF · 2014
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Third Award
The zebrafish (Danio rerio) lateral line consists of a system of sensory organs that are optimal for in vivo studies of hair cell death and protection. Zebrafish hair cells are both structur…
CSEF · 2014
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My science fair project is a biology-based investigation that addresses the question: Does Bisphenol A have an effect on fish? The purpose of my science fair project is to d…
CSEF · 2014
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to find out if color does affect learning and memory. It is important because it can change the way we learn. Based on my research, my hypothe…
CSEF · 2014
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective was to find evidence that proved that a car that was dimpled like a golf ball would accelerate faster than a car that is smooth. The acceleration of the car wa…
CSEF · 2014
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this science experiment is to study the effects of gas stations on the surrounding environment. My goal is to determine whether local gas stations and its sur…
CSEF · 2014
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals Objective: to use Jupiter and asteroids data in relation to asteroids to find theoretical occurrences of asteroids in the solar system assuming Jupiter did not exist, theref…
ISEF · 2014
Chemistry
The investigation was to determine the myco-restorative properties fungal mycelium possess and the implication regarding them. Mycorestoration is the use of fungi to repair or restore the we…
CSEF · 2014
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment is to see if video games have an effect on heart rate and the ability to focus. My hypothesis is that playing video games causes stress and decr…
CSEF · 2014
Earth & Planetary Sciences Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if soil density affects water evaporation rates in soil. I believed that soils with greater densities will have lower water evaporation rates tha…
CSEF · 2014
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective in this experiment was to build two types of gliders; one with a dihedral wing design and one with a straight wing design, similarly launch them and determine…
CSEF · 2014
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this study is to determine if social media and its frequent occurrence in adolescence lives impact the adolescence themselves in their ability to verbally com…
CSEF · 2014
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to see whether the height, weight, or body mass index of an ice skater affects the speed of his/her spins. Methods/Materials Twenty-five…
CSEF · 2014
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if certain materials affect how long a parachute floats. I believe that the type of material does affect how long a parachute floats due to the b…
CSEF · 2014
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if what you drink can affect the rate of tooth decay due to the acidity and increase in growth of oral bacteria. Methods/Materials Human teeth…
CSEF · 2014
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to study the growth of wheatgrass seeds in 2 environments. The 1st environment is next to a Wi-Fi router. The 2nd environment is away from a Wi-Fi router. A…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
The purpose of our science fair project was to determine if brand name golf balls were actually more efficient than off-brand golf balls. We wanted to see if it was actually worth spending m…
CSEF · 2014
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals For this project we hope we can find out what type of music dog's will prefer. We would also like to find out a way to stop separation anxiety in dogs by using one of the mo…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Planaria are flatworms with an amazing ability to regenerate lost body parts. I was intrigued by this trait and wondered about the factors that contribute to regeneration. T…
CSEF · 2014
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals In our experiment, we will test numerous canines and felines using different tests, research information on their brain waves, and research companionship with humans to see…
CSEF · 2014
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project is to use chromatography to measure whether non-green plants still have chlorophyll. Methods/Materials I will be measuring or testing my hypothe…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
Water pollution is an important problem that the world is currently facing, where chemical pollutants not only affect the equilibrium of the water source, but also, marine life. The main ins…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to observe the impact of various pharmaceutical agents in prevention of damage to the skin cells against UV radiation. I hypothesized that all…