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
The goal of this experiment was to determine whether a nutrient film technique (NFT) hydroponic system or a drip irrigation system would provide the most growth in Brassica oleracea var. sab…
CSEF · 2016
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals This experiment was conducted to compare the effects of atmospheric pressure and increased air pressure on germinating seeds. Methods/Materials In this experiment, seeds fro…
CSEF · 2016
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this study was to investigate the regenerative response of Brown Planarian worms to increasing global water temperatures. Methods/Materials 45 brown planarian…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of this project is to test the effects Juglone has on bacteria found in water as well as the body. If the bacteria are adversely affected, then Juglone has an effect external fro…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine how different types of water are affected by magnets. Methods/Materials Burette, two magnets, cup, gram measurement tool, rubber…
ISEF · 2016
Second Award
The dangers of infected, non-healing acute and chronic wounds are a major medical concern. This study observed the synergistic effects of the non-ionizing radiation of near infrared (NIR) li…
ISEF · 2016
Breast cancer continues to be a very common cancer diagnosed in U.S. females, with potentially devastating consequences as a result. This is due to the lack of ideal treatments for a signifi…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The experiment was meant to figure out whether there's a meaningful difference in the way different types of pesticide affect a bee's lifespan. I decided on my question beca…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals Millions of gallons of pollutants end up in the oceans each year, affecting millions of marine organisms. This experiment aims to understand how Pyrocystis Fusiformis (a mar…
ISEF · 2016
Systems Software
One major issue facing the Florida Everglades is that of water quality. Poor water quality, including heightened concentrations of potassium chloride (KCl) in freshwater from fertilizers and…
ISEF · 2016
As antibiotic resistance increases to 70% by 2050, science is looking for new solutions to bacterial infections. As presented recently, the balance of bacteria in the microflora is a prevent…
CSEF · 2016
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to test the effects of salt, sugar, and sand, on ice. The purpose of this, was to try to find a substitute to salt to melt ice effectively,…
ISEF · 2016
Many renewable energy sources are inadequate to replace the cheap and ubiquitous fossil fuels; however, microalgae may provide a solution to our enormous consumption of carbon-producing ener…
CSEF · 2016
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals Determination of silicate's effects on drought tolerance and growth of Lactuca sativa var Longifolia and Lolium perenne. Methods/Materials Lactuca sativa var longifolia and…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals In this study, the effects of stimulants and depressants were tested on the roundworm, C. elegans. Animals exhibit a characteristic thrashing behavior when placed in liquid.…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effect of tuned mass dampers (TMDs) on a structure’s earthquake resistance, while also working to optimize the position and weight of the…
CSEF · 2016
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine if magnetic bacteria are harmed by exposure to ultrasound. I did this to test an original idea, that magnetic bacteria could be u…
CSEF · 2016
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This investigation tests if ultraviolet (UV) radiation decreases the bacterial load on the surface of produce such as tomatoes and broccoli as compared to regular washing of…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine which type of Ultraviolet Ray (A or B) would have the most lethal impact on yeast colony growth. Methods/Materials UV-sensitive…
CSEF · 2016
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of discovering the effects of sotalol and caffeine on the heart rate of Daphnia magna is to observe if these substances actually have an effect on heart rate. Me…
CSEF · 2016
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if certain dietary supplements increase the longevity of Drosophila melanogaster. Methods/Materials There were 15 vials contain…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this study was to measure the efficiency of various tube materials (plastic, cardboard, steel, and aluminum) on electromagnetic induction, a process that prod…
CSEF · 2016
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals We monitor the bird species of San Lorenzo Valley High School in order to compare the diversity and abundance of birds in garden and urban settings. We categorize our sites…
ISEF · 2016
The purpose of this research was to observe the effect of the dietary supplement in the cell production of Drosophila melanogaster. The problem was, “What is the effect of meat and soursop i…
ISEF · 2016
A main concept in physics is energy within a system and how it causes the velocities of the molecules to change. Within biology, this can greatly affect how systems function, as enzymes (bio…
ISEF · 2016
The goal of this experiment is to see what types of biomass make biogas the best out of cow manure/fruit/vegetable peelings. First, materials were gathered for the experiment. Next, a safe w…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The design goal was to make a Faraday generator that is attached to your shoe and could charge a 5V mobile device. Methods/Materials The battery charger consisted of the Far…
CSEF · 2016
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals Every year, over two trillion pounds of CO2 are emitted from cars and trucks globally. The goal of our innovation is to reduce CO2 by half through air filtration of the exha…
ISEF · 2016
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder.The main strategy for treatment of AD is based on the cholinergic hypothesis which relies on the repair of cognitive and…
CSEF · 2016
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to determine how the temperature of an object would affect the ability to evaluate latent fingerprints on it, by measuring the size of the pr…