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 · 2013
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project is to find out if the shape of a house is relevant to how much damage a tectonic earthquake leaves on the house after the earthquake. I believed that…
CSEF · 2013
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Farmers can maximize crop yields by measuring soil electrical conductivity (EC), the soil#s ability to conduct electricity. By determining the soil#s EC, farmers can decide…
CSEF · 2013
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to build a device for the personal use of Alzheimer patients, that would act as a virtual assistant for the patient in their daily activities.…
CSEF · 2013
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of our experiment was to test the effect of different building modifications on its performance during a simulated earthquake. Our goal was to determine which…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn whether it was more cost efficient to build your own computer or to buy one. I believe computer companies are charging too much for their computers…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine which after school snack has the most calories. I believe potato chips will have the most calories. Methods/Materials Using a homemade calorimete…
CSEF · 2013
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The objective of my study was to determine if population size affects the amount and type of trash found on Santa Cruz County beaches. I predict there will be a greater amou…
CSEF · 2013
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Oil spills can be devastating to marine ecosystems. Chemical dispersants, which are frequently used following large spills, may be more toxic than oil alone. We attempted to…
CSEF · 2013
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn if hamsters can be guided through a maze by a specific material that indicates the correct path. Methods/Materials I bought 4 hamsters, 4 cages and…
CSEF · 2013
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Globally, 28% of the world's methane emission came from livestock and methane is a contributing factor of global warming crisis. The purpose of this experiment is to determi…
CSEF · 2013
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to find out if green roofs will keep a building cool inside. The hypothesis was if one box is lined with tarpaper only, and another box is li…
CSEF · 2013
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to expand upon my previous study concerning children with cancer who suffer from mouth sores from chemotherapy by testing a broader variety of…
CSEF · 2013
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to determine if common materials could strengthen ceramics. Methods/Materials Five sample tiles were prepared for each of the following additiv…
CSEF · 2013
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Bacteria is one of the main causes of sickness and disease. Antibiotics are harmful poisons. An effective, quick, and practical solution to the cause of some of the most for…
CSEF · 2013
Zoology Second Award
Objectives/Goals In this project, the effects of circadian rhythm changes on training goldfish was investigated. For this project to happen, one had to change the circadian rhythm of a tank…
CSEF · 2013
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals Hypothesis: Mesquite (Prosopis glandulsa) pods are more efficient bio-fuel stock than corn (Zea maize). When processed similarly mesquite will: 1) Produce more sugar dissolv…
CSEF · 2013
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals To find if Pleurotus ostreatus mycelium is an effective ammonia remover in freshwater environments. Methods/Materials Materials: -18ml Scott's MiracleGro liquid houseplant f…
CSEF · 2013
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine if the undergrowth species in a redwood forest can act as an indicator of the growth potential of overstory redwood trees. My hypothesis was t…
CSEF · 2013
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see if thermoacoustic refrigeration can be a functional alternative to conventional refrigeration. Methods/Materials The project was tested by building a…
CSEF · 2013
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My objective in doing this project was to find out which combination of tension and compression pieces in a small wooden cantilever will carry the most weight before breakin…
CSEF · 2013
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to see if Tree Frog behavior could help predict Earthquake activity. My hypothesis was that the frogs would climb and be active before a seismic event. Met…
CSEF · 2013
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this auditory study is to evaluate three listening devices to determine which among them creates the highest decibel and vibration levels; thus having the most p…
CSEF · 2013
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals Teenage girls tend to wear a lot of makeup, but does it affect their self esteem? This study hypothesized teen girls with low self esteem wear more makeup. In order to compl…
CSEF · 2013
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which nutrient, carbohydrates or fats, contains the most chemical energy and calories. Methods/Materials A calorimeter was constructed using a…
CSEF · 2013
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to measure the changes in exhaled carbon dioxide levels before and after exercise in boys and girls. My hypothesis is if carbon dioxide levels of five girls…
CSEF · 2013
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals In our project, we are trying to understand how the distance away from the crumple zone can affect the acceleration of a child's head, and how this acceleration is similar t…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Fuel cell technology is about 60% efficient but costs around $1500/kW. Optimizing the energy output of the platinum catalyst by altering the individual structures could lowe…
CSEF · 2013
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine the time of day that produces the maximum solar efficiency as is measured by the time it takes for a solar car to travel a preset distance. Meth…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to build an environmental friendly CO2 filter that is safe and economical for home use, and a CO2 absorbent recycling machine that is capable…
CSEF · 2013
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which basic shape among triangular, square, hexagonal, or circular cells in a honeycomb structure has the strongest compressive strength. Metho…