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 · 2015
Systems Software
Horses can get pneumonia if they are not cooled down properly after exercise. This experiment tested how grooming different areas of the horse reduced the heart rate after exercise, for a mo…
ISEF · 2015
To ascertain how fish condition and energy density varied with fish habitat in the Alaskan Arctic, three major habitats were sampled; Elson lagoon, the Chukchi Sea, and the Beaufort Sea near…
CSEF · 2015
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see if vegetable seeds would sprout if planted at depths other than the depth recommended on the package. I also wanted to see if seeds planted on the su…
CSEF · 2015
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine how the number of trusses on a bridge affect the amount of weight it can support. Methods/Materials Popsicle sticks and wood gl…
ISEF · 2015
Mycobacteriophages are Viruses that infect Mycobacterium smegmatis. Iron doped Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles can increase Mycobacteriophage Oliver Walter's Infection of Mycobacterium smegmati…
CSEF · 2015
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The objectives of my project were to determine if particulate matter (PM) concentrations were affected by indoors and outdoors locations and by different cooking methods. Me…
CSEF · 2015
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine the sweetness of five fruits based on the taste in order from highest to lowest, compared to the reading of glucose strips. My h…
CSEF · 2015
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine how the brain reacts to different tastes, as measured by an EEG (electroencephalogram). Methods/Materials Using an Emotiv EPOC EEG Neuroheadset,…
ISEF · 2015
Biochemistry
To determine how temperature affects the growth of Pacific blue mussels (Mytilus trossulus), we grew eighty mussels for two months at four different temperatures. After growing the mussels,…
CSEF · 2015
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Based on what research I have conducted, I believe by using nail polishes that contain one of the three chemicals, known as the "toxic-trio", and comparing the results to th…
CSEF · 2015
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine how some of the most common light sources exposed to aquatic life containing chlorophyll a would affect their concentration…
CSEF · 2015
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals In my science project "Human V.S. Robot The Final Showdown" My goal was to prove the capabilities of a robot in comparison to humans. The statement of the problem was "will…
CSEF · 2015
Microbiology (General) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to find out which catalyst would degrade plastic pieces fastest between the microorganisms: Bacilli, Cocci, and Spirilla (soil/compost),…
CSEF · 2015
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals I plan to develop an enzyme free hybrid biosensor with ODI-CL detection using HRP-mimicking DNAzyme for the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Methods/Materials Hemin and bov…
ISEF · 2015
Second Award
I successfully integrated graphene onto a BaTiO 3 /SrTiO 3 (BTO/STO) ferroelectric superlattice to create a graphene-ferroelectric field effect transistor (GFFET). I achieved ferroelectricit…
ISEF · 2015
While controlled bombardment of cancer cells via ionizing radiation remains the leading form of cancer treatment, its effectiveness is often limited by damage caused to neighboring healthy t…
CSEF · 2015
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if oven-baked chips are significantly more beneficial to your health by comparing the saturated fat content of oven-baked chips versus fried po…
CSEF · 2015
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals I wanted to test two types of growing methods. I used hydroponic systems and planting pots because they are commonly used. Methods/Materials Hydroponic system(raft), 2 gallo…
ISEF · 2015
Biomedical Engineering Third Award
Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disabilities, second leading cause of death, and among the fastest-growing diseases (WHO, 2014). Its steadily increasing incidence and poor treatment…
CSEF · 2015
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To see if I could freeze a bubble using dry ice and if I could pick one up without it popping. I also wanted to see what other people thought. Methods/Materials I asked ten…
ISEF · 2015
Runoff of synthetic pesticides affects the health of bodies of water by exposing, and thereby negatively impacting, plant and animal life. Agricultural uses of synthetic pesticides repel or…
ISEF · 2015
Translational Medical Science First Award
After over three decades of HIV vaccine research, no suitable vaccine exists for clinical use today. As a result, a novel HIV vaccine modality is urgently needed. Recently, fifty percent of…
ISEF · 2015
Systems Software Second Award
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the US, and over 70% of patients experience metastases in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Systemic therapy treatment is of…
ISEF · 2015
Second Award
The intracellular bacterial pathogen Legionella pneumophila causes a severe pneumonia, Legionnaire’s disease. Legionella grow ubiquitously in freshwater environments, such as ponds and strea…
ISEF · 2015
Biomedical Engineering Second Award
More than 90% of breast cancer patient mortalities are attributed to cancer metastasis and chemoresistance, for which underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In recent years, accumulating evid…
ISEF · 2015
Diabetes affects 347 million individuals worldwide and is the seventh leading cause of death in the US. While current treatments cause broad-based immunodeficiency, future organ-specific the…
CSEF · 2015
Zoology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Microsatellites are two to six base pair length sequences repeated up to hundreds of times within a genome. This project analyzes twelve different fly genomes to find a rela…
ISEF · 2015
Biomedical Engineering
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe psychiatric disorder, which can become incapacitating. Although family and twin studies suggest a complex genetic etiology, specific risk vari…
ISEF · 2015
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that has a variety of detrimental symptoms and a greater risk factor of suicide. In this study, magnetoencephalography, a noninvasive brain imaging…
CSEF · 2015
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals One in 7 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and there is currently no viable treatment for aggressive, recurrent prostate cancer. Thus, there is a need to identify nove…