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 · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to find out what in coke contributes to tooth decay the sugar or the acid. Methods/Materials Materials: Coca Cola, vinegar, water, 65 grams of sugar, measu…
CSEF · 2014
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals The higher incidence of DCIS cases in underdeveloped nations and an increased need for cytopathological tests have placed an undue learning burden on the medical enterprise…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
The higher incidence of DCIS cases in underdeveloped nations and an increased need for cytopathological tests have placed an undue learning burden on the medical enterprise to process millio…
CSEF · 2014
Zoology Second Award
Objectives/Goals Determine the role that mitochondria plays in Drosophila melanogaster lifespan Methods/Materials Flies and Daily Care: This experiment uses flies with mitochondria that are…
ISEF · 2014
Cellular and Molecular Biology
The purpose of the research project is to discover if the quantity of mitochondria in Drosophila melanogaster affects its lifespan. Furthermore, if there is a correlation between mitochondri…
ISEF · 2014
Physics and Astronomy
Quantum locking is a newly defined quantum effect which allows a Type II superconductor to levitate pinned in a strong magnetic field. This is very different than the Meissner effect (levita…
CSEF · 2014
Physics & Astronomy Third Award
Objectives/Goals Quantum locking is a newly defined quantum effect which allows a Type II superconductor to levitate pinned in a strong magnetic field. This is very different than the tradit…
CSEF · 2014
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to test if antioxidants can counteract the effects of free radicals. Methods/Materials I will place 15 male flies in cultures with the different…
CSEF · 2014
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals To figure out if people react faster to sight or sound. Methods/Materials Materials: 1) Computer program written by Sebastian Roeder-Hensley, testing reaction times to sight…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics Third Award
Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a major obstacle to successful chemotherapy. The main cause of MDR is the increased drug efflux by ABC transporters. AC220 is a potent and selective inhibitor o…
CSEF · 2014
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals My project compares electromagnetic radiation levels emitted from our daily devices at multiple measured distances and times, investigates which device exceeds the federal s…
CSEF · 2014
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Objectives/Goals: Which personal device is most harmful from a radiation standpoint for living things? Purpose: Do you ever use your phone or tablet as an alarm? Did you eve…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals I investigated if the effectiveness of different materials' ability to block radiation was affected by their mass. The hypothesis is: of all the materials tested, including…
CSEF · 2014
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to test the efficacy of Sedum formosanum (SFEA), or Alfred Stonecrop, as a radioprotector by inhibiting apoptosis from occurring and enhanc…
CSEF · 2014
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals This experiment was conducted, to discover if one specific nutrient was more important for a seeds growth than another. The expected results were, that the Potassium solutio…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
My project was to research the power output of a water wheel apparatus that used the flow of rain in a rain gutter. I compared rounded, cupped, and flat blade assemblies at 4 distances, diff…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
This project’s question is: can the Hydrokinetic Energy System, a system that converts rainfall into electricity via piezoelectric technology, be improved by efficiently integrating it with…
CSEF · 2014
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective for my project, Rain to Renewables, was to test various turbines and an aqueduct system to see if I could harness rainwater from a street gutter during a storm…
ISEF · 2014
Materials Science
One of the problems of the infrastructure of EPO 102, is the scarcity of water. This project will cover 100% of the demand for water in the rainy season and 48% annual, with a significant co…
ISEF · 2014
Microbiology
Abstract Ralstonia metallidurans to produce gold alongside other rare metals The Ralstonia metallidurans is a gram negative bacteria that lives in metallic environment in order to produce go…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
For vehicles traveling at moderate to high velocities, aerodynamic drag can be the largest factor of wasted energy. Therefore, reducing drag to improve aerodynamic efficiency can lead to sig…
CSEF · 2014
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals To be able to detect and reveal a trapped earthquake victim#s location to local rescuers through a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV). Methods/Materials I used a pre-built UAV fro…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics Third Award
Although the failure of single-targeted chemotherapy agents is inevitable, recent studies demonstrate that combinatorial dual therapy can effectively treat most cancers. However, two major o…
ISEF · 2014
Embedded Systems
The aim of this project is to provide real-time preference of each candidate during election. If there is an election, such as president or congressmen, many organizations and broadcasting c…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
The purpose of this project was to determine which commonly used soil-improving technique would offer the greatest amount of improvement when implemented in desertified soils. The soil impro…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals There are many technologies to create proteins that bind well to specific antigens (chemicals or proteins), one of which is phage display. Phage display is a technology usin…
ISEF · 2014
Environmental Engineering
Electroplate is to plate a thin layer of special metal or alloy on surface of certain metals using electrolysis. Nickel plating is one of the most widely used electroplate processes, generat…
ISEF · 2014
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Introduction: One of the reasons for doing this research is to obtain ethanol from sugar remnants that lead to the spread of some harmful insects and how to take advantage of these materials…
ISEF · 2014
Environmental Engineering
The Styrofoam® (Expanded Polystyrene) is an odorless rigid cellular plastic that doesn’t contaminate the soil, water and air, is 100% reusable and recyclable and can return to the condition…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Chemical
CPAP or continuous positive airway pressure is currently the only available treatment for people diagnosed with sleep apnea. An Automatic Washer for a CPAP Hose and Mask was built in 2012. T…