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 · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals This project tests the strength of two different building techniques. Methods/Materials Two domes, equal in size, were constructed, but each was created with a different bui…
CSEF · 2011
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the experiment was to see whether a diet inclusive of acai berries has an effect on the immune system. Methods/Materials This was tested by obtaining six grou…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine the effect increased acidity in watering solutions would have on the growth, flowers and sprouts, and health of marigold plants so that infere…
CSEF · 2011
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine the difference in distances of brass when it is fired from a railgun and if the difference in its distance has a trend with th…
CSEF · 2011
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals Aromatherapy has been used around the world for various applications-- stress relief, increase in alertness, memory improvement, relaxation, and even mood enhancements. In m…
CSEF · 2011
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to find out if biodiesel was a reasonable alternative to diesel in model airplanes and, if so, which base oil type with which blend of biodie…
CSEF · 2011
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to find the optimum turbine design that will result in maximum electricity using wind energy. Finding more efficient and ultimately cheaper…
CSEF · 2011
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals Objectives:This experiment investigates the effect of different UV light machines on radish seed germination. Hypothesis:#If we expose radish seeds to the three UV light mac…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Enzymes are organic catalysts that speed up reactions by decreasing the activation energy needed to start the chemical reaction. Therefore, my hypothesis is that as the enzy…
CSEF · 2011
Mammalian Biology Third Award
Objectives/Goals Question: Does Exercise Effect Sensorimotor Gating and Anxiety? Hypothesis: Exercise reduces anxiety and improves the ability to process information. Methods/Materials I pla…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to investigate the relationship between fat and protein in milk foam and determine the amount of egg white that is needed to compensate f…
CSEF · 2011
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to find a way to keep the efficiency of silicon solar panels by keeping it cool and at the same time to use the unused part of the spectrum o…
CSEF · 2011
Earth & Planetary Sciences Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to evaluate the relationship between shear-wave velocity and density of different geologic materials at various critical structures, and h…
CSEF · 2011
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to investigate the sensitivities of different geometries and surface textures to the amount of aerodynamic drag produced. It was hypothe…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals These experiments were completed to test which club head angle performed the best, resulting in a better trajectory and farther distance. The club head of a golf club is the…
CSEF · 2011
Zoology
Objectives/Goals I studied the effect of heat on Eisenia Fetida (also know as redworms) to find the temperature in which they reproduce best in. I predicted that Ensenia Fetida would reprodu…
CSEF · 2011
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The interactions between cars in traffic are not just attributed to parameters such as the distance to the car in front; they are affected by the behavior of the drivers. So…
CSEF · 2011
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if Bernoulli's equation of lift can accurately predict lift by measuring the speed under and over the wing as I change the angle of attack to cla…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals My science project is to determine if low tire pressure will lead to more rolling resistance which means an increase in fuel comsumption and contributing more pollution to t…
CSEF · 2011
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to determine if there is a correlation between microbial death and metallic conductivity. This is to extend published research demonstrating ant…
CSEF · 2011
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to measure the effect of monocular vision versus binocular vision on optical illusion perception. The hypothesis was that if the subject…
CSEF · 2011
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to find a safe, natural substance that would successfully repel pavement ants. Because many people are burdened by these pests, an eco-f…
CSEF · 2011
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my investigation is to study the influence of ocean acidification on growth rates of phytoplankton in Santa Monica seawater through in-situ incubation. Method…
CSEF · 2011
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals To determine the effect of plant density on plant growth. Methods/Materials Compass or other sharp tool 12 plastic pots masking tape permanent marker potting soil, enough fo…
CSEF · 2011
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine whether the speed in which you rotate a seed affects the direction it will grow. I believe that the constantly spun seed will gr…
CSEF · 2011
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine the effects of screen background color on computer users' reaction times. I hypothesized that when a green background is dis…
CSEF · 2011
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine the effect of parachute shape on its descending speed. Methods/Materials First, I gathered my materials and found a good spot to drop my parac…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to enhance the thermal stability of an enzyme involved in breaking down cellulose so as to increase the efficiency of converting plant biomass int…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to analyze the effects of the size and structure of various chlorine compounds on their ability to adsorb to sand. Methods/Materials The…
CSEF · 2011
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine if temperature affects the ascorbic concentration of orange juices, and if there is an effect, what temperature affects it most and least? Met…