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 · 2018
Biomedical Engineering
Knowing the microelectromechanical and thermodynamics properties of the lipid bilayer (for example those from the structure of the cell membrane) we are trying to conduct a theoretical and e…
ISEF · 2018
Translational Medical Science
Lack of effective treatment and substantial side effects of current chemotherapy have resulted in poor prognosis for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients. To avoid these side effect…
CSEF · 2018
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Settlement of the Lego assembly building due to the Liquefaction phenomenon was investigated for the 3-different types of soil mixtures. Soil liquefaction is soil failure du…
CSEF · 2018
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to learn which liquid between orange juice, water, nail polish remover, and rubbing alcohol would evaporate the quickest. Methods/Materials 4…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy Third Award
A steady stream of a certain liquid, hitting a rough surface (e.g. a wooden board) perpendicularly, yields a surprising result. A water wall encloses a regular wave pattern centered on the w…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Build a prototype lock that replicates the multiple modes of operation common in today's smart locks, but one that is secure, and can be designed and printed with readily av…
CSEF · 2018
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals Compare two Statistical Models to predict Type-2 Diabetes - Logistic Regression and Decision Trees. Determine which patient attributes - Age, Body Mass Index, Glucose Concen…
ISEF · 2018
Energy: Chemical
Currently, most lithium ion batteries use metal oxides as cathodes, which makes them toxic, expensive and difficult to recycle. In contrast, dual ion batteries utilize only carbon as cathode…
ISEF · 2018
Mathematics
The dynamics of polynomials in the space of 2X2 real matrices of the form Q(Z) = Z^2+C with a Constant C consisting of complex eigenvalues, identical eigenvalues, and distinct real eigenvalu…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry Fourth Award
Lord Kelvin’s Thunderstorm, also known as Lord Kelvin’s Water Dropper, is a type of electrostatic generator that utilizes natural charge imbalances in falling streams of water to generate el…
ISEF · 2018
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Robotic arms are perhaps the most important manufactured tool in the world. However, manufacturing robotic arms are very expensive, costing over thousands of dollars. The project is presenti…
CSEF · 2018
Computational Systems & Analysis Third Award
Objectives/Goals Archery coaches use verbal communication and visual demonstrations to provide feedback to archers. This needs to be available to them in real-time and as an exact science in…
ISEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering
The problem of desert irrigation is challenging task for modern science with great potential benefits for humans. Therefore, the project's objective was to develop a desert irrigation method…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The goal was to create a low cost heat loss measuring device using Arduino Uno kit that utilizes mathematical modeling of heat loss due to radiation, conduction, and convect…
ISEF · 2018
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Fourth Award
Desktop 3D printing has a massive potential market, however, due to the high cost, complexity and difficulty of use there hasn’t been widespread adoption yet. My printer aims to be the cheap…
CSEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals At dairies in California and around the world, bovine sewage is discharged to the ground or to percolation ponds resulting in nitrate contamination in groundwater. I investi…
CSEF · 2018
Toxicology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals With drug delivery, expense, efficacy and side effects becoming problematic in cancer therapy, more directed, low-cost and effective therapy is needed. A potential candidate…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
This science project took a sample of terrestrial rock, basalt from the Flagstaff-Winslow area of Northern Arizona and compared it to lunar meteorites and samples brought back from the Apoll…
ISEF · 2018
Earth and Environmental Sciences Fourth Award
Satellite remote sensing of ocean color provides a synoptic view of global oceans, and has greatly improved our understanding of marine ecosystem productivity and the ocean’s role in Earth’s…
ISEF · 2018
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. Although it comprises less than 1% of new diagnoses, melanoma accounts for the vast majority of skin cancer deaths. The American…
ISEF · 2018
Biomedical Engineering
MaculAR is a product designed to enhance the vision of a macular degeneration patient. While macular degeneration is an incurable disease which causes the macula to deteriorate and the patie…
ISEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering First Award
Arsenic, a highly toxic metal contaminant commonly found in our drinking water, is responsible for many accidental deaths. Currently, the only visual arsenic-in-water detection system is ted…
CSEF · 2018
Electronics & Electromagnetics Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose and objective of this project is to see if magnetic levitation (maglev) trains are faster and more efficient than conventional trains. The hypothesis is that the…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy
This project was intended to show how electromagnets could provide a better cushion when implemented into sports helmets. Considering previous testing, we decided to see if electromagnets wo…
ISEF · 2018
Biochemistry
Ferrofluids mainly consist of stable colloidal suspensions of nanoscale magnetite (Fe3O4) particles. (Magnetite particles can be manipulated through magnets in order to change the solution’s…
CSEF · 2018
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The goal of the project was to test the effect of magnetism on the regeneration of planaria. Methods/Materials Neodymium magnets measured at N42 and N52 (acquired from k&J m…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
Improvements in energy storage devices can help facilitate the implementation of renewable energy resources in collecting energy, energy storage, and using the energy efficiently. Most energ…
ISEF · 2018
Animal Sciences
This study examined the impact of human and domestic dog presence on the distribution and movement of mammals in habitat fragments within a suburban matrix and possible human-wildlife confli…
CSEF · 2018
Environmental Science Second Award
Objectives/Goals This study examined the impact of human and domestic dog presence on the species richness and movement of mammals in habitat fragments within a suburban matrix and possible…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
This project is aimed to test the feasibility of Manihot esculenta as a raw material for the production of biodegradable plastic. Manihot esculenta commonly known as bitter cassava, tapioca,…