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
Microbiology (General) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to identify (a) how Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, baking soda, toothpaste, apple cider vinegar, salt water, and Neosporin would affect the…
CSEF · 2011
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine which fabric is the best to wear in the summer for the most UV protection and prevention against skin cancer. Methods/Materi…
CSEF · 2011
Mathematics & Software Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to use computers to learn music from great composers and generate new compositions that contain desirable characteristics as in the original…
CSEF · 2011
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The objective is to see if one could accurately measure the heights of various mountains using a transit and trigonometry. Methods/Materials Using a transit the angles of fo…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to see what types of bags preserve berries the longest. Methods/Materials The materials I needed were strawberries, blueberries, blackberries,…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine which burned the most calories: Wii sports or those same sports in reality. The scientist believed that the sports in reality wo…
CSEF · 2011
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The aim of this investigation is to test the potential and efficiency of a bimodal ultrasound and optics probe without coregistration in locating a breast cancer lesion in s…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Science Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Biochar is the porous carbon residue left over from burning biomass by pyrolysis, a low oxygen, high temperature process. When added to the soil, biochar helps retain nutrie…
CSEF · 2011
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals Pigments such as lycopene, beta carotene, and phytoene provide immense health benefits. A better understanding of the mechanisms of carotenoid biosynthesis may lead to the r…
CSEF · 2011
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Biodiesel can be used to lessen our dependence on fossil fuels and decrease our carbon footprint and carbon emissions. If all the cooking oil is converted to Biodiesel, it w…
CSEF · 2011
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine if the biowaste from a sports stadium can produce enough energy to power the entire stadium. Methods/Materials Switch grass and sugar were controls for the expe…
CSEF · 2011
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the experiment was to determine which type of biomass created the most biogas. The experiment consisted 5 types of biomass, dead plant material,grass clipping…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals To determine whether applying different leg coatings to a static water strider models legs could increase the load-bearing capacity in excess of 15X body weight. Based on my…
CSEF · 2011
Zoology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The Santa Cruz Sandhills is a rare and unique habitat found only in central Santa Cruz County, California. There are two distinct communities that make up the habitat which…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures First Award
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine if orb weaver spider webs are stronger, with a higher tensile strength and breaking strength, than black widow spider webs. Because orb weavers buil…
CSEF · 2011
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science fair project is to understand and demonstrate the creation of wind energy through the process of observing blade design variations on the energy pr…
CSEF · 2011
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The object of my project is to see which size blades of a wind turbine will produce the most electricity. I had three different blade sizes and tested each set of three. Met…
CSEF · 2011
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The objective of the experiment was to discover whether the effects of beta binaural beats on problem-solving ability could be altered by combining the frequencies with vari…
CSEF · 2011
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals This experiment examined the efficiency of two headlights (High Intensity Discharge and Halogen) commonly used by cars around the world. By discovering which headlight has t…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Skin cancer is a problem in the state of California. Sunscreens don#t always get the job done because the UV rays can get through your clothing. I heard about a new product…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is aimed for business buildings that either have sound that does not want to flow out to the streets (e.g. Music Schools, Bands, etc.), or buildi…
CSEF · 2011
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to find out whether different tempos of music affect blood pressure of a person. My hypothesis, based on my research, is that blood pressure…
CSEF · 2011
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective is to test if altitude affects the amount of energy (in watts) a windmill creates. If my experiment works properly, I believe we may be able to create more wind…
CSEF · 2011
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The Martian atmosphere is extremely toxic, composed of 99% limonite particles and 1% magnetite particles. My project tests two filtration devices--the N-95 mask and the Ioni…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to answer the question,"Which position would propel the ping-pong ball further?" I predict that if the catapult is pulled furhter back, then the…
CSEF · 2011
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine animal bone strength and weakness when they are exposed to household liquids, and what role density plays in protecting them. My hypothesis is…
CSEF · 2011
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to find the combination of bend location and bend degree for the wings of a cross boomerang that produced a flight as close to parallel to th…
CSEF · 2011
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to find out which angle of boomerang will return closest to the starting point. Methods/Materials A basic two-arm boomerang shape with eight inch arms was s…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Objective: My engineering project goal was to create an organic, environmentally friendly sorbent containment boom, which could serve as a realistic alternative to chemical…
CSEF · 2011
Electronics & Electromagnetics Second Award
Objectives/Goals Driver distraction is a major cause of traffic crashes in the United States. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, distracted drivi…