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 · 2014
Systems Software
An electric point contact is used to identify the physical deformation of an object initiated by a nondestructive impact. The detection of electric signal allows a spatial sensitivity that i…
ISEF · 2014
Chemistry
Over the last years there is an intensive scientific interest to explore the binding modes of a small organic molucules which can interact with the DNA. It came out, that these molecules cou…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Physical
The need for a material of lower cost, for electronic packaging as the main use, was the main motivation for the investigation. This objective brought to the question “Is it possible to make…
ISEF · 2014
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of the research was to investigate the effectiveness of the principal components of Bixa orellana L. seeds as a mosquito repellent. The hypothesis is that the components of Bixa…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Physical
From fermented liquids such as beer or wine to a number of confectionery goods dry yeast is a necessity for the food industry. In industrial processes growth of yeast is closely monitored an…
ISEF · 2014
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Second Award
The effort to understand the microscopic mechanism of melting has intrigued scientists for more than 100 years, but many questions about melting mechanisms remain to be answered. The aim of…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
The project concerns the development of an energy generator capable to absorb kinetic energy of deep water currents in tidal regions. A linear device named “SEA-LEG” accumulating the action…
CSEF · 2014
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals Nitrogen (N) compounds are carried into bodies of water as nitrogen runoff (NR). While NR may have higher relevance in farming areas, NR from commercial products can be sign…
CSEF · 2014
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to find out if organic baby food has less sugar than non-organic by testing the glucose level in different brands. Methods/Materials To d…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
Glucose (sugar) is the fuel of the body, but does it actually result in better performance? I tested the mental and physical responses to glucose. My hypothesis was that there would be a sug…
CSEF · 2014
Chemistry Third Award
Objectives/Goals (abbreviated version) My project, Sugar, Salt, Ice, and Everything Nice, is a second year study of freezing point depression. The purpose of this project was to see if I cou…
CSEF · 2014
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals My goal was to learn if students know the actual amount of sugar that is in beverages. Methods/Materials Materials: 6 different types of drinks: 20 FL OZ Gatorade, 20 FL OZ…
ISEF · 2014
Materials Science
Population growth and climate change will increase global water demand while water supplies diminish. Creating a compact, inexpensive solar desalination device to salt water into drinking wa…
ISEF · 2014
Materials Science
In 2004, the State of Montana deemed the lower Sun River between the town of Sun River and the city of Great Falls impaired for conductivity, sedimentation, nitrogen, and phosphorous. The pu…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective was to figure out what sunscreen product is more effective in blocking ultraviolet radiation, which can cause skin cancer if not properly protected. Methods/Ma…
CSEF · 2014
Mathematics & Software
Objectives/Goals This study seeks to create a novel algorithm for producing superior solutions to the Traveling Salesman Problem by innovating upon Ant Colony Optimization techniques. A nove…
ISEF · 2014
Environmental Engineering
Inhaling carbon monoxide can be fatal. This gas is produced whenever fuel is burnt and the level of carbon monoxide exhaled can be life threatening without any visible warning signs. Therefo…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
Taste sensitivity, known to be genetically inherited, varies greatly in individuals and has been shown to strongly influence food choices. There are normal tasters, non-tasters, recessive an…
CSEF · 2014
Mammalian Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals There are no data till date that link tasting ability, satiety, and childhood obesity in general and in the Hispanic population in particular. However, studies have also sho…
ISEF · 2014
Plant Sciences
Many cattle producers spend money on supplements that do not have an impact on the weight gain of their cattle. This research will help producers decide what they need to feed their cattle t…
ISEF · 2014
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Malonyl-CoA:ACP Transacylase (MCAT) is a mitochondrial enzyme needed for the functionality of pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH). PDH is known to play a critical role in a tumor suppressor network…
ISEF · 2014
Earth and Environmental Sciences Third Award
Fluorescence detection has had a broad application in the area of tumor diagnostics for many years. The new approach described in this work involves the intense illumination of tumor tissue…
CSEF · 2014
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Determine if surfing trains on nano-magnetic Ferrofluid would permit higher transportation efficiency, relative to magnetic levitation - Maglev, by either reducing transport…
CSEF · 2014
Mammalian Biology Third Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of this study is to understand the impact of different sugars on blood glucose. After eating, some foods process more quickly and cause the blood sugar to temporari…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Chemical
In many fields of work humans have been replaced by robots. So why not have spy robots that can replace human spies. This project is about making a spy robot that can be controlled using a c…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The aim of this project was to develop a novel seismic base isolation system that utilizes magnetic levitation to isolate the building from the earth and compare its effecti…
CSEF · 2014
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This project will demonstrate earthworms# growth in three different habitats; dry, moist, and wet. The objective of this experiment is to know if earthworms would have a mor…
CSEF · 2014
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals Different types of solar cells, like nano crystalline dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC), have become the subject of intense interest and research. The use of anthocyanin der…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics
Our world is running out of fossil fuels! Scientists are continually looking for ways of producing the power needed to sustain our way of life. Solar, geothermal, wind, and nuclear power are…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Physical Third Award
This work presents the concept of solar heat driven membrane water desalinator and its experimental validation. In the present research, the desalinator is designed, built, and experimentall…