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 · 2018
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The objective in this study was to figure out how many microorganisms are in the water around us, and which body of water has the most different microorganisms. Methods/Mate…
CSEF · 2018
Microbiology (General) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to discover how much bacteria is growing on new and used reusable plastic grocery bags. What happens if you spill liquids? My hypothesis was th…
CSEF · 2018
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine how long Escherichia Coli needed to be exposed to ultraviolet radiation to kill it. Methods/Materials I used nutrient agar pet…
CSEF · 2018
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out how pets affected humans stress levels. Methods/Materials Blood pressure cuff, timer, volunteers, and a pet your volunteers like. Results The gr…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to show how much red dye we ingest by consuming a common sports drink or soda. I also want to learn which drink has the most red dye, so if you…
CSEF · 2018
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to determine if six hours of sleep a night for a week made a difference in memory compared to sleeping for eight hours a night for a week. Me…
CSEF · 2018
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to design a video game with sound cues so that a visually impaired person can have the ability to play it. Methods/Materials Developed "Help C…
CSEF · 2018
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The issue of sound pollution increases due to fast (also modified) cars, MRI machines being so loud, and houses being built near freeways more. The use of incisions, creatin…
CSEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The primary objective of my experiment is to discover more efficient desalination methods by desalinating water samples with varying salinity percentages and conductivity le…
ISEF · 2018
Energy: Chemical
Modern society requires an energy source that is renewable, non-pollutant, efficient and compatible with most machinery. Algal biofuel, a liquid fuel synthesized from the lipid produced by m…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
It is very important to improve the quality of the laser beam in oncology, cosmetology, dentistry. In cases of radiation therapy or the laser modification, the intensity should be homogeneou…
CSEF · 2018
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In the US, space heating, cooling, and air conditioning account for 39% of energy usage in homes. The goal of this project is to find a way to reduce the amount of energy ne…
ISEF · 2018
Engineering Mechanics
The purpose of the experiment was to find out if changing different variables in a small DC motor would influence the efficiency of the motor, and if the efficiency is changed which variable…
CSEF · 2018
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals The objective was to compare the number of colony forming units (CFU) in differently priced probiotic supplements. Measured CFU number and growth rate were compared to the a…
ISEF · 2018
Translational Medical Science
Sucrose in combination with Streptococcus mutans result in acids which break down enamel and contribute to dental caries. Alternatives with potential oral health benefits were explored in th…
CSEF · 2018
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to test mechanical advantage and range of motion in a hydraulic arm. Hydraulic machines were used to clear large debris from roads and drainag…
CSEF · 2018
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This project attempts to create electricity from the main water pipe that connects into a house or a building, transforming water pressure into electricity using a hydroelec…
ISEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering
My project is to see what electrode produces the most hydrogen in the process of hydro-electrolysis. I chose to test for the amount of hydrogen produced rather than the amount oxygen produce…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
Cheese whey is a by-product of cheese manufacture. A daily production of 10.000 liters of whey causes a load of organic pollutants similar to a city of 5.000 inhabitants. The diversified use…
ISEF · 2018
Plant Sciences
According to the USDA, New Mexico farms consume 1.8 million acre-feet of water per year. Due to New Mexico’s limited water supply, the State cannot produce enough crops to support itself and…
ISEF · 2018
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
There is, as of now, no objective method of measuring the difficulty of a given problem. Since biological brains are too generalized, however, a substitute becomes necessary for experimental…
CSEF · 2018
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine if blocks of ice exposed to air with increasing levels of carbon dioxide will melt faster than a block of ice exposed to ai…
ISEF · 2018
Embedded Systems
Heart disease is a prevalent issue in the modern world, with 84 million people in the US alone that require regular checkups with clinicians. iCordisX aims to provide a personalized and data…
CSEF · 2018
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals iCordisX aims to provide a personalized and data-driven supplement for cardiac anomalies that acts as a dependable healthcare interface for wireless ECG monitors. Targeted F…
CSEF · 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Recent studies have described the important roles of circular RNAs in human disease development, and the unique structure of circRNAs makes their development as diagnostic b…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
Invertebrates, unlike their counterparts, vertebrates, have no adaptive immunity for protection and hence can only rely on biochemical based innate protection to defend themselves against pr…
ISEF · 2018
Biomedical and Health Sciences Third Award
Type 2 diabetes (T2D), a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar and insulin resistance (IR), has serious socioeconomic ramifications. While T2D is considered a lifestyle diseas…
ISEF · 2018
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Purpose: Stroke is a fatal neurological disease causing severe long-term functional disability in patients. The incident of stroke is rising exponentially, irrespective of age. The beneficia…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology
PDE inhibitors are frequently used as pharmaceuticals to treat conditions such as pulmonary diseases and erectile dysfunction via the cAMP dependent signaling pathway. However, PDE inhibitor…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
P27kip1 (p27) is a tumor suppressor protein that is often deregulated in aggressive cancers. Recent evidence from the Sheaff lab suggests p27 deregulation provides a growth advantage by allo…