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 · 2016
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals This purpose of this project is to sanitize tea of harmful microorganisms to make for safer consumption by immunocompromised persons. Methods/Materials Twenty 5 gram tea lea…
ISEF · 2016
In the current research a natural glue obtained from the mucilage of Sasanil (Cordia dentata) fruits, is presented. Its characteristics are biodegradable, non-toxic and with a low production…
CSEF · 2016
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine whether man-made or natural structures are more effective at preventing beach erosion. Methods/Materials 3 plastic bins, beach sa…
CSEF · 2016
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to determine what wood-based waste material produces the most British Thermal Units (BTUs). Methods/Materials Douglas fir, coast redwood, and a mi…
CSEF · 2016
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to test whether enzymes can inhibit the binding of collagen during the formation of scar tissue thereby reducing the swelling and severit…
ISEF · 2016
A genetic algorithm is a heuristic that attempts to mimic natural selection and biological evolution. A genetic algorithm continuously modifies a population of individual solutions to a prob…
ISEF · 2016
We want to put the light on substance abuse and create awareness towards these problems especially amongst students. In the area of substance addiction, studies about destroying the neurolog…
ISEF · 2016
First Award
Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), introduced to Moloka?i from Florida in 1902, has invaded the southern coastline, threatening the long-term sustainability of nearshore ocean resources utili…
CSEF · 2016
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals To search for patterns, trends, and commonalities among patients with a bicuspid aortic valve in order to help diagnose or predict the condition in others. Methods/Materials…
ISEF · 2016
Climate change has been altering the atmosphere. Signs of climate change can be seen in the temperature lapse rate, radiation, ultraviolet light, and barometric pressure levels of the lower…
ISEF · 2016
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
As climate change and pollution are on the rise, any way to eliminate greenhouse gases and harmful chemicals from our atmosphere would be beneficial. Large contributors to these emissions ar…
ISEF · 2016
Last year, over 556 million people were victims of cyberattacks, equating to a socioeconomic impact topping $1 trillion. Malicious data breaches pose peril to national security, medical devi…
ISEF · 2016
There is still not the technology to predict seismic movement, but we can anticipate to this kind of events. Our project aims was to alert several seconds in advance, and as a consequence he…
ISEF · 2016
82m researchers are updating public curated databases with information about bio-molecular interactions and the role they play in drug behavior. This has led to an era of dynamic big data pr…
ISEF · 2016
The objective of this research is to design and construct a street self-sustainable light post, using a Savonius Wind Turbine, which will allow the transformation of mechanical energy into e…
ISEF · 2016
Self-Watering is a sytem that automatically waters a Plant depending on the humidity level in the surrounding soil. SW is basically composed of both an electronic and a Mechanical part. Afte…
ISEF · 2016
In a recent scientific paper, Monzo characterized semilattices of rectangular bands and groups of exponent 2 as the semigroups that satisfy the following conditions: x = x^3 and xyx \in {xy^…
ISEF · 2016
There is currently an interest in developing supercapacitor along with the booming of mobile electronic devices. Despite offering key performance advantages, many capacitors pose significant…
ISEF · 2016
Biochemistry
In this study, stingray mucus and extracts of the mucus were assayed for antibacterial activity via disc diffusion method. Extracts and pure mucus exhibited considerable inhibitory activity…
CSEF · 2016
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Global warming is one of the world#s greatest challenges and it is clear that reducing emissions will not stop the global warming process. Removing CO2 from the atmosphere i…
ISEF · 2016
Global warming is one of the world’s greatest challenges and it is clear that reducing emissions will not stop the global warming process. Removing CO2 from the atmosphere is a necessity. Th…
CSEF · 2016
Environmental Engineering Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether different geometric shapes will reduce evaporation better than shade balls (sphere) while at the same time reducing cost. Methods/Mater…
ISEF · 2016
Second Award
This project addresses the design of shape-shifting robots, which can transform into any desired shape. A deformable robot was assembled, consisting of triangular 3D-printed flaps. The flaps…
CSEF · 2016
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals This work addresses the design of shape-shifting robots, which can transform into any desired shape. Methods/Materials A deformable robot was assembled, consisting of triang…
CSEF · 2016
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals My project is to determine if shape words can interfere with the simple task of naming shapes, I would also be looking for any crucial differences between ages and genders i…
CSEF · 2016
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The Shark Stopper Experiment tested if Samarium or Magnesium attached to a wetsuit, can prevent shark attacks. Methods/Materials Based on the shark's senses in it's head, th…
ISEF · 2016
This project is the result of a study into black hole thermodynamics, more specifically accretion thermodynamics. The purpose was to study the environment brought about by the close proximit…
CSEF · 2016
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to measure the decrease in protease content of fruit juice after being heated. Methods/Materials A turbidity meter was constructed and used to…
ISEF · 2016
A shield for space radiation is necessary in long-term space travel to ensure the safety of astronauts. Mars astronauts are projected to receive over 13 times the amount of radiation as a nu…
ISEF · 2016
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Efforts like the Human Brain Initiative aim to understand the incredible complexity of our intricate nervous system to solve challenging neurological problems including epilepsy and autism.…