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
Microbiology
The increase of antibiotic resistance poses a threat to the global population. Many consumers are using products such as colloidal silver as an alternative to treat bacterial infections. The…
AJAS · 2019
Engineering (inferred)
Physical winglets offer widespread lift to drag force improvement for commercial and cargo aircraft; unfortunately, their improvements cannot be applied to fighter or short take-off and land…
CSEF · 2019
Mammalian Biology Third Award
Objectives During the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci studied "de Architectura," by Vitruvius, seeking out ways to perfect his art, at which time he created one of his most famous drawings, T…
AJAS · 2019
Plant Sciences (inferred)
There has been recent photographic evidence that, as average temperatures increase, areas of Alaskan treeline, the northernmost latitude where trees are able to survive, have advanced northw…
CSEF · 2019
Physics & Astronomy Third Award
Objectives This project explored how changing the center-of-mass in a gravity powered model race car (pinewood derby car) affected its speed. My hypothesis was that the car would go faster t…
CSEF · 2019
Zoology
Objectives Through the observation and repeated sampling of kelp forest ecosystems and organism behaviors, scientists are able to piece together a more complete picture of how these ecosyste…
ISEF · 2019
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
In the next 5 years, leading car companies promise to release unmanned vehicles, but we are sure that the steering wheel, pedals and the driver himself will be still in the vehicle’s debts.…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
The primary cause of cardiovascular disease, like myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke, is the blockage of blood vessels by blood clots. Treatment requires fibrinolytic agents, like tis…
ISEF · 2019
Systems Software
Nowadays there is a great interest in artificial neural networks, but the materials on this topic are either incomprehensible for high school students or offer ready-made solutions using hig…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
This research mainly focuses on exploiting the concept of Industrial Park by creating an interconnected network of factories. A separation system using artificial intelligence separates wast…
ISEF · 2019
Microbiology
Nearly 1 in 10 people are sickened by foodborne diseases each year. But, rampant use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Many cultures have natural metho…
AJAS · 2019
Biomedical Engineering (inferred)
This project will help individuals who suffer from chronic thyroid disease such as hypothyroidism by making it easy to check one’s thyroid hormone levels in the comforts of home. Thyroid dis…
ISEF · 2019
Energy: Chemical
Solar energy is clean and renewable and has unlimited potential in meeting the energy need of the world. Currently, however, solar panel farms have an unintended, adverse ecological effect o…
ISEF · 2019
Environmental Engineering Third Award
This project demonstrates, for the first time, that Cyperus esculentus (tigernuts) can be used as an economical and eco-friendly solution for over 2.1 billion people who lack access to clean…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science Fourth Award
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common type of primary brain tumor, is universally fatal with median survival ranging from 9–16 months. Although a significant effort has been focused…
CSEF · 2019
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives The objective of my experiment was to find out the most absorbent and most economical toilet paper brand. This indirectly illustrates the factuality of advertisements. Methods The…
CSEF · 2019
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives This experiment will test a person's ability to recall specific details during both expected and unexpected events. Methods Test subjects, two actors, script and props for actors,…
ISEF · 2019
Physics and Astronomy
When small drops of Newtonian fluid splash onto solid surfaces, small circular and semicircular touchdown events, dubbed “trickle” events, appear near the edge of the splash when viewed from…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
Date palm fibres are considered as one of the most available natural fibre types worldwide. Large quantities of date palm biomass wastes are annually accumulated without proper utilization.…
ISEF · 2019
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Lineage tracing provides fundamental insights into the developmental trajectories of individual cells of complex organisms. Genetic labeling approaches, such as naturally-occurring mitochond…
ISEF · 2019
Earth and Environmental Sciences
By 2050, there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish (Parker, 2018a). This inspired me to research the mealworm as a possible solution to the global plastic problem. My goal was to de…
CSEF · 2019
Computational Systems & Analysis (Senior Division Only)
Objectives Parkinson's Disease is a neurological disorder caused by neuron deterioration in the substantia nigra part of the brain. Such tremor-based diseases impacts tens of millions of peo…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
According to a study published in 2016 by Pendse et al., while the number of newly infected individuals in the majority of countries in Southeast Asia has been decreasing, more and more indi…
CSEF · 2019
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives The purpose of this project is to find out if students perform better on written or online math tests. Methods I asked 40 volunteers, 20 boys and 20 girls, to participate in the e…
CSEF · 2019
Earth & Environmental Sciences Honorable_mention Award
Objectives We are studying Phytophthora ramorum, a water mold which is killing tanoaks and causing a foliar infection on Bay laurels in Santa Cruz County. Sudden Oak Death threatens the surv…
ISEF · 2019
Plant Sciences
We are studying Phytophthora ramorum, a water mold which is killing tanoaks and causing a foliar infection on Bay laurels in Santa Cruz County. Sudden Oak Death threatens the survival of oak…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
Biomarkers are extremely important in medical diagnostics, as they can help monitor a patient's medical status. Heart disease and sepsis, for example, can be identified by a spike in the con…
CSEF · 2019
Mammalian Biology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives Biomarkers are extremely important in medical diagnostics, as they can help monitor a patient's medical status. Heart disease and sepsis, for example, can be identified by a spike…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
A systematic review indicates dextrose injections beneficially treat knee osteoarthritis; one possible mechanism is cartilage regeneration. Scientists have conducted few in vitro studies and…
AJAS · 2019
Energy and Transport (inferred)
Student name: Deepti Nandakumar School: IB World School Sponsor: Ms Julie Baker Research Category: Engineering Research Project Title: Transolar Tower – A novel method of generating and tran…