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 · 2019
Environmental Engineering
The internal combustion gasoline automobile is the most used transportation mode in Mexico and the world. The burning of this fossil fuel generates polluting substances such as oxides of nit…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives My brother and I play competitive level sports, including soccer. A key move in soccer for passing and scoring is to head the ball, which causes concern about potential concussion…
ISEF · 2019
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The research problem arises through a valuable discovery in 2017, by teachers and students of the school JAPAM - Sicuani. A singular sample of rock/cave paintings in the rock shelter of Tamb…
CSEF · 2019
Chemistry
Objectives I wanted to learn how the presence of various solutes (sugar, NaCl, KCl/NaCL mix) in an aqueous solution would affect the reaction of sodium submerged in the solution. My hypothes…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
The prescription opioid epidemic in the United States resulted in an astounding 49,068 deaths in 2017 alone (NIH), warranting URGENT attention. Besides the required policy changes, innovativ…
CSEF · 2019
Zoology Fourth Award
Objectives We are studying the tannins from the Indian almond leaves that alters the pregnancy behaviors, gestation period, and fertility structure of Poecilia reticulata; guppies. The purpo…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
Radiation exposure for long term space missions currently surpasses limits set by NASA, largely due ionizing radiation in the form of galactic cosmic rays (protons, heavy ions and alpha part…
ISEF · 2019
Biochemistry Third Award
Cancer stem cells are a subset of cells that are able to survive chemo, differentiate, and repopulate the tumor, leading to increased survival and disease progression. P53 suppression is lin…
CSEF · 2019
Microbiology (General)
Objectives The objective is to introduce bacteriophages to Enterococcus faecalis cultures and to evaluate its efficacy against it in hindering growth compared to antibiotics used by many den…
ISEF · 2019
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Using different inhibitors to stop the cell cycle in different phases, we will see significant differences in DNA damage. In S-phase, we find DNA synthesizing, whereas in M-phase, DNA has co…
CSEF · 2019
Microbiology (General)
Objectives If we arrest the cell cycle in S phase and M phase using inhibitors, we will see significant differences in DNA damage. In S-phase, we find DNA synthesizing, whereas in M-phase, D…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
Since the first discovery of an exoplanet in 1989, new stellar companion detections have strengthened astronomers’ understanding of the Universe’s origins, components, and future. By utilizi…
ISEF · 2019
Behavioral and Social Sciences
In Mexico, there is an aversion situation of middle school students towards science. The above is reflected in the failure rates according to PISA (Program for International Student Assessme…
ISEF · 2019
Embedded Systems
The purpose of this project was to test if a low-cost student-designed technological invention was capable of aiding the visually impaired in overcoming regular obstacles that can be encount…
CSEF · 2019
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives The purpose of this project is to find out what will help people all over the world get better and improved sleep. 95% of US citizens use some sort of technology before bed, and s…
ISEF · 2019
Behavioral and Social Sciences
There are approximately 140.000 autistic children from 400.000 special needed children in Indonesia. However, we are facing the issues of the low numbers of therapist, and the low chances fo…
CSEF · 2019
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives My objective is to see which metal type brass, bronze, copper or titanium will have the lowest electrical resistivity independent of temperature. Methods I first built a functiona…
CSEF · 2019
Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only)
Objectives Measure the electrical power output of a wind-driven generator at various temperatures. Compare the power output of the generator at the same windspeed for various temperatures. M…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
Tender Coconut Water (TCW), the liquid endosperm of young coconut fruit is not only rich in nutrients but also has bioactive phytohormones such as zeatin, kinetin and their derivatives. Prev…
ISEF · 2019
Environmental Engineering
Synthetic polymers, like Polystyrene (PS), are a severe environmental problem. Recently published studies prove that the larvae of Tenebrio molitor (mealworms) are capable of biodegrading PS…
CSEF · 2019
Environmental Engineering
Objectives The goal of this experiment was to reduce the concentration of total suspended solids (from pollutants and organic sources) in local lake, river, creek, and reservoir waters to dr…
ISEF · 2019
Mathematics
Presented research belongs to number theory and is a part of a more ambitious project to test Chebyshev’s bias numerically for prime numbers up to 1.84*10^19. Chebyshev’s bias, known from 18…
CSEF · 2019
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of this experiment is to discover how age influences right side brain activity. Methods 40 Participants split into 5 age ranges, Two Shapes, Paperclip. Tested to see…
CSEF · 2019
Chemistry
Objectives My goal is to determine the most effective method of water electrolysis. In particular, to determine the most effective method I measured which produced the most amount of gas. My…
ISEF · 2019
Behavioral and Social Sciences
As many schools are choosing to integrate technology into the classroom, such as iPads and laptops, administrators are pushing that state-mandated standardized tests are also taken on the co…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
The motions of stars and gas contain valuable clues about the distribution of matter inside of their host galaxy. A rotation curve plots the rotational speed of interstellar gas and stars as…
CSEF · 2019
Mammalian Biology
Objectives The objective of this project is to see if there is a link between Hypothyroidism and type 2 diabetes in patients with Down syndrome. Methods In order to test how Hypothyroidism r…
CSEF · 2019
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives My objective was to identify eco-friendly straws that decompose efficiently in natural environments. I hypothesized that straws with a lower mass and higher cellulose content woul…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
Heavy metals found in stormwater runoff are a pervasive environmental issue. Heavy metal contamination in places like Flint Michigan have brought a new awareness to the problem. These pollut…
AJAS · 2019
According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Pancreatic Cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death and has a five-year survival rate of 8%.1 Previous resear…