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 · 2016
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Inhaling carbon monoxide can be fatal. Therefore, the invention of SPIXHAUST, a filter that can absorb carbon monoxide efficiently in the exhaust system can overcome this problem. Based on N…
CSEF · 2016
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to test the conductance of sports drinks and juices to see which has the most electrolytes. My hypothesis stated that if I run an electr…
ISEF · 2016
Systems Software
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is a new fruit fly species that has become a serious threat to fruit crops. Using a prominent and serrated ovipositor, the female SWD pierc…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Hydroelectric power is a clean energy source, but must be made more efficient. With the drought, it is increasingly important to use the limited amount of water available in…
ISEF · 2016
A small group of hobbyists and I built an ultra-high-powered quadcopter with a thrust-to-weight ratio of 8:1 with the hope of setting a world record. Because the quad was constructed from of…
CSEF · 2016
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals I was a member of a Stanford UAV club project that built an ultra-high-powered quadcopter with a thrust-to-weight ratio of 8:1 (0 to 60 mph in 0.34 seconds). We hoped to bre…
ISEF · 2016
When school Physic LAB moved to another building, there are several stairs between the two places, so we cannot take the instruments on the handcart Door-to-Door, we must stop and take them…
CSEF · 2016
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine the area in the Temecula Valley whose stellar visibility was most affected by skyglow. Methods/Materials Three (3) locations of…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the study was to compare different cosmic radiation shielding methods and materials to protect spacecraft and crew. Methods/Materials A self constructed cloud…
ISEF · 2016
What kind of music do you like? The songs each person prefers are all different. Until now, we have to listen to music to know the characteristics of that music. It would be interesting if w…
ISEF · 2016
Systems Software
Coloniality is a vertebrate social system, observed in 13% of avian species, occurring when individuals breed in densely clustered territories. It is known that coloniality provides species…
ISEF · 2016
First Award
1,205,127 acres of land have been lost in Louisiana since 1932 which has a detrimental impact not only on the economy but the ecosystems. The objective of this research was to determine the…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine which of eight 3-D geometric shapes scatters the most light, by using a lux meter to measure reflected light. Methods/Materials B…
ISEF · 2016
Hematopoietic stem cells are used for treating blood related-diseases such as leukemias, lymphomas, hereditary anemias and bone marrow failures. They can be retrieved from the bone marrow, c…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine whether specialty stiches are necessary for certain fabrics when sewing. Methods/Materials Sewing machine, 50 weight thread, 3 fa…
ISEF · 2016
Heart disease is the number one killer in the world. Every year, 720,000 heart attacks happen in the U.S. Despite medical technology advancing rapidly, medical science lags behind. This is b…
CSEF · 2016
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to build a working prototype of an energy floor. An energy floor is a type of pressure plate that generates energy when stepped on. Methods…
CSEF · 2016
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine what scent insects are most attracted to. Methods/Materials I chose to test five different scents: blood orange, exotic spices, v…
CSEF · 2016
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the project is to determine if newer sunscreens protect better than expired older sunscreens with the same Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and brand. The sun emit…
ISEF · 2016
Montmorillonite is a common silicate mineral that is a major constituent of the Earth's soils. This clay also belongs to a group of clays known as swelling clays, which increase in size when…
CSEF · 2016
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this research project was to create interlocking joint designs using a simple, inexpensive 3D printer and materials to demonstrate the possibility of new and…
ISEF · 2016
Second Award
The increasing drug resistance among Gram-positive bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a growing threat and thus the necessity for novel antibacter…
ISEF · 2016
Silvervine is a deciduous vine that is native to the continent of Asia and the islands of Japan. This plant has two unique characteristics: (1) leaves on the end part of the shoot turn white…
ISEF · 2016
My research regards some of the main developments in the electrochemical field. We tried to use sodium hypochlorite as a depolarizer for batteries. The depolarizer is fundamental for the cor…
ISEF · 2016
Fourth Award
The purpose of this retrospective and observational study was to see the effect of the missing X chromosome in women (a condition known as Turner Syndrome) on the liver. It was expected that…
CSEF · 2016
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Many middle school students spend large quantities of time on electronic devices listening to music, sometimes even while completing homework or studying. The impact of this…
ISEF · 2016
Biochemistry
This work aimed at finding out the best type of diet for farming apple snail and also to evaluate the efficiency of the artificial diet which combines vegetable and animal protein, in the fa…
ISEF · 2016
Binary stars dominate in the Galaxy, yet their actual percentage is unknown. Thus their identification, verification, and description are important. The goal of my project was to determine t…
CSEF · 2016
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals I wish to understand the impact of Sodium on human body. All organisms must maintain homeostasis and water balance to survive. Water balance is essential for nerves to funct…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of this research project is to determine the amount of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) in a native fruit from Peru, called Tumbo or Passiflora mollisima L. that is little-known by the…