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
Mathematical Sciences Honorable_mention Award
Objectives Identifying high-centrality nodes in large networks can be computationally inefficient, given that the most efficient exact algorithm runs in O(MN) time. A number of randomized ap…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
This study aims to use organic waste and materials from natural sources to produce eco-friendly patching products as an alternative to the existing plaster in the market. Presently, limeston…
CSEF · 2019
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives The objective of this project is to determine the rate of combustion of wood by using various types of paint mixtures that contain different concentrations of egg shell powder. We…
CSEF · 2019
Chemistry
Objectives The objective of this study is to determine if the amount of electrolytes affect the rate of production of hydrogen gas during the process of electrolysis. Methods Water Salt (ele…
CSEF · 2019
Chemistry
Objectives The objective of this project was to determine which liquid contains the most electrolytes. Methods Multi meter, 9-volt battery, straw, 24-gauge copper wire, alligator clips, and…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of this experiment was to determine how the efficiency of an electromagnetic braking system changes as the electromagnet is moved farther from the wheel’s center. I hypothesized…
CSEF · 2019
Toxicology Second Award
Objectives We aimed to explore the effects of low-frequency EMFs on selective inhibition of cancer cells, associated biological/molecular responses and cell-death pathways. Our in vitro stud…
ISEF · 2019
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
In year two of building the electromagnetic wall climber the goal of building a robot capable of climbing steel structures remained the same. This year the project’s focus is on improving th…
CSEF · 2019
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives Cold temperature therapy using ice is a common method of recovery for baseball pitchers used to reduce inflammation of the shoulder and elbow after pitching. However, ice is usual…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
The purpose is to better understand the relationships that arise between corn plants and their mycorrhizal symbionts in order to pursue agricultural applications of mycorrhizal fungi. The hy…
CSEF · 2019
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives The objective of this project is to study the effect of different acne agents on E. coli bacteria and to find an effective agent in eliminating E. coli bacteria. Methods For this…
ISEF · 2019
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Every year, over 600,000 people suffer from neurological injuries in the U.S. alone, and about 80% of acute stroke survivors lose motor skills of the upper limb. Research shows that methodic…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical Engineering
Over the years, I have worked with the visually impaired and the blind community in aiding them in different necessities of their lives. The visually impaired and the blind are sometimes ove…
CSEF · 2019
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives As per the 2010 Census, there are more than 55 million people in the United States that are disabled. Out of which 3.6 million people use a wheelchair to assist with mobility.One…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
To provide broader protection and eliminate the need for the annual update of influenza vaccines due to mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) glycoproteins, biomolecular…
ISEF · 2019
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
The understanding of genetic mutations and their effects is the foundation of personalized medicine. Currently, this interpretation is time-consuming, costly, and susceptible to bias, involv…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences Third Award
Background: Peanut allergies are an epidemic with no cure. Microbiome alterations favoring Bacteroides fragilis can dampen a peanut allergy. To clinically translate prior findings, a complex…
ISEF · 2019
Environmental Engineering
In Brazil, the consumption of coconut products (Cocos Nucifera) has grown substantially in recent years. This contributed significantly to the intensification of fruit production and cultiva…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives The gauss accelerator is a simple device that accelerates a ball bearing using magnets without an external power source. This project investigates the factors that affect the ener…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives As concluded by the U.S. Department of Energy, aerodynamic drag exerted upon motor vehicles dissipates approximately 8-12% of potential energy provided by finished motor gasoline…
CSEF · 2019
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Objectives The objective was to determine if the energy production in a soil microbial fuel cell is affected by soils from different location. Methods Soil samples were obtained from several…
ISEF · 2019
Energy: Physical
Energy through Wind Induced Oscillation Junwei Tan Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Fort Myers, Florida, United States The goal of this project was to investigate the effectivene…
ISEF · 2019
Cellular and Molecular Biology Fourth Award
Therapeutic targets for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) pathology are non-specific, and the cellular mechanisms that drive tissue proliferation in AS are poorly understood. This study investigat…
CSEF · 2019
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives My design objective is to build a quality 3D printer out of recycled computer parts, for less than $75. The 3D printer will be evaluated by comparing a 3D printed object to the sa…
ISEF · 2019
Engineering Mechanics
In order to propose a solution to the issues of organ shortages and a new method for cancer testing, among others, the idea to engineer a low-cost hydrogel 3D bioprinter was brought about. T…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical Engineering
Fingers are an important part of the body and are needed for everyday life. If someone were to lose even a single digit, a significant amount of hand dexterity will be lost. The purpose of t…
ISEF · 2019
Embedded Systems
Most people are familiar with a distinct chlorine smell that they often detect around an indoor pool. However, most are unaware when they detect this smell, they are actually inhaling a dang…
CSEF · 2019
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives GOAL: My objective was to engineer and program an automatic self-driving robot that can destroy weeds with a minimal amount of weed killer. Methods METHODS/MATERIALS: Laptop compu…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical Engineering
Cardiovascular disease is the worldwide leading cause of death, yet there is a salient lack of cheap and proactive solution towards this problem on a global scale. To address this issue, a c…
ISEF · 2019
Embedded Systems Third Award
Approximately 90% of the world’s 40 million blind live in developing nations. Less than 10% of blind children in the developing world go to school due to lack of accessible materials, and li…