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
Cellular and Molecular Biology
In many areas of the world where smoking is permitted, cigarette butts are often not properly disposed of. They get tossed onto the ground, where they eventually get washed away by precipita…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to find the best firewood in terms of most heat with the least smoke at a good price. It is important because more and more people in our commu…
CSEF · 2014
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to find the most effective method in fighting fungal infections while also maintaining a very minimal amount of side effects and using both na…
CSEF · 2014
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the project was to determine whether the height of tomato plants is significantly affected if they are grown in soil that has been restored by phytoremediatio…
ISEF · 2014
Plant Sciences
A cancer treatment based on the effects of telomerase on telomeres in cancer cells was investigated, targeting an enzyme that is both nearly exclusive to cancer cells and vital to their immo…
ISEF · 2014
Cellular and Molecular Biology
The seeing sense is the standard between the ability to vision and blindness. Often limits the ability of blind people to perform daily functions and affects the quality of life that that th…
ISEF · 2014
Physics and Astronomy
In many regions of the world, the main problem is the food production in the agriculture industry. This problem is caused by different factors, such as the infertility of the land, the type…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my science project was to find out whether the cell phone micoscope that I created functions better than a simple microscope. Both of these microscopes have…
ISEF · 2014
Chemistry
Recently, educational institutions have transitioned from traditional instructional methods to computer-based practices. Research must be done to ensure these modifications are not negativel…
CSEF · 2014
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to search for a cryopreservation solution that would allow for maintenance of dental pulp tissue vitality without the necessity of first r…
ISEF · 2014
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
This project aims at comparing bacterial composition and its effect on the nutrition and flavor of a traditional Chinese food, fermented tofu. Seven kinds of fermented tofu produced in diffe…
ISEF · 2014
Plant Sciences
Organic and conventional beef, chicken, and turkey were tested for both hormonal and compositional levels. It was hypothesized that the organic samples would have lower hormone levels than t…
ISEF · 2014
Environmental Engineering
In the Concentration Combination experiment, the combination of luminescent solar concentration and solar water heating was investigated. The purpose of the experiment was to determine wheth…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics First Award
Antibiotic resistance is an ever growing threat. Bacterial infections resistant to carbapenems, a “last resort” antibiotic, have been sharply rising and can cause “potentially untreatable in…
ISEF · 2014
Engineering Mechanics Second Award
Solar panels consist of solar cells that use light energy from the sun to generate electricity. When the solar panel increases in temperature, the power output decreases. The purpose of this…
ISEF · 2014
Plant Sciences
The purpose of the study was to determine if a statistical correlation existed between DHA (an essential fatty acid) levels in the blood and cognitive function in teens. The study also looke…
CSEF · 2014
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals Preproduction plastic pellets, called nurdles, are one of the most common pollutants along the coastline. The objective of this project is to determine if the presence of nu…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software
This experiment determined if there is a correlation between the number of resin canals and the production of resin in various pine species. The species were selected based on their commerci…
CSEF · 2014
Environmental Science Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals I estimated the amount of fuel used by idling cars in my school#s pick-up line, then calculated the amount of CO2 emitted and the cost of the fuel wasted. I compared the CO2…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Physical
Poly(ethylene glycol)monomethyl ether methacrylates (POEGMA) are an unusual class of polymers that exhibit a lower critical solution temperatures (LCST). When the polymer is below the LCST,…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
A previous study demonstrated that 5.5 % of the Saudi population have Coronary Artery Disease- CAD. Plavix (Clopidogrel) is the preventative measure of choice and is a prodrug antiplatelet a…
ISEF · 2014
Microbiology
The study of Dark Matter in galaxies generates new knowledge about the formation of the Universe. Some research works have found that inside Early Type Galaxies (ETGs) there can be up to 30%…
ISEF · 2014
Environmental Engineering
The Desert Vapor Tube is a 1 km tube which desalinates ocean water by solar power. It is our answer to the need of drinking water in poor developing countries since it uses sustainable energ…
ISEF · 2014
Plant Sciences
Currently, carbon dioxide (CO2) released from the burning of petroleum-based fuels contributes significantly to environmental and economic problems associated with fossil fuel dependence. Hy…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Chemical
The purpose of this project was to develop a new helpful multi-modal hand hygiene device that could be implemented into a healthcare setting. The device would determine whether an audio remi…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Chemical
The plate fan is a new kind of electric fan which does not need a traditional motor. The fan is driven by the repellent force between the same magnetic poles. Some Nd-Fe-B Magnets are placed…
CSEF · 2014
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Acute myocardial infarction (AMI), or cardiac arrest, accounts for one-third of the deaths in the world. When the heart muscle begins to degenerate, three main proteins are…
CSEF · 2014
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Currently airplanes must consume fuel to obtain the energy needed to fly. Is it possible to substitute electricity for gas to power an airplane? Is there enough energy produ…
ISEF · 2014
Physics and Astronomy Third Award
Tunable UV lasers have the potential to change the world in medicine and atmospherics. An ultra-broadband UV laser would make possible early detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease wh…
CSEF · 2014
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals Antibiotic resistance is a major health issue. My goal in this project was to understand how common bacteria like Escherichia coli develop resistance to antibiotics. Questio…