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.
CSEF · 2016
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to see which activity, biking a 5K or running a 5K will increase your heart rate more. Methods/Materials Measured the heart rate of two people while biking…
CSEF · 2016
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine which colored square could be seen at the lowest angle put of the volunteers side vision. I believe at the pink colored square would be seen at t…
ISEF · 2016
Third Award
Frameworks facilitate development of complex software, but there is no framework for developing 3D applications for browsers at the moment. The purpose of the project is to simplify the deve…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to test the effectiveness of various wall designs on shortening the distance a standard size wave would travel. Methods/Materials Wood,…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to test various new materials for the use as a more affective means of protecting our firefighters in case of emergency situations during a wi…
CSEF · 2016
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine if glycerin or corn syrup will improve a regular mixture of bubble solution by making a better bubble. We will be observing the c…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to learn if water cooling would improve the performance of my computer. Methods/Materials I tested my hypothesis using my custom built comput…
ISEF · 2016
Second Award
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects millions, but diagnostic methods are inadequate and expensive. The connection between the brain and retina suggests that retinal biomarkers may exist for AD.…
CSEF · 2016
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine how different materials used in the fabrication of windmills will affect the energy they produce. Methods/Materials Fabricated pi…
ISEF · 2016
Using an open-circuit wind tunnel of researcher’s own design and construction, several alternative designs of airfoil caps were tested to measure impacts of various shapes to drag. Practical…
CSEF · 2016
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Wind turbines horizontal vs vertical. Watts up with that! I was interested in learning about alternative energy when I came across two different types of wind turbines, hori…
ISEF · 2016
Eye tracking systems are one of most common ways to help patients overcome their physical disabilities and communicate with other. However, the common drawback most eye trackers have is that…
CSEF · 2016
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective was to find which fabric provides the best insulation. Results Six equal cups of ice, six different kinds of fabric, wet measuring cup for measuring the melted…
ISEF · 2016
Many rotary systems today utilize composite blades because they are light-weight and stiff. However, composites can be easily damaged without any visible surface damages. With the advanced s…
ISEF · 2016
The goal of this project is to create a lightweight wireless network simulator. When designing new wireless network protocols, such as a protocol for a radio frequency mesh network, engineer…
CSEF · 2016
Electronics & Electromagnetics Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals To learn more about wireless power transfer, its current limitations, and begin to recognize future applications of this technology. Methods/Materials My research pointed me…
CSEF · 2016
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine if plastic Whiffle ball bats could be modified, to make them hit a plastic Whiffle ball further. Methods/Materials Official pl…
CSEF · 2016
Behavioral & Social Sciences Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this study was to observe the effects of animal-assisted therapy on children with autism disorder. The hypothesis was that the real rabbit would have the most…
CSEF · 2016
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project is to see if the scientist can create an inexpensive, homemade water filter using all natural materials that is equally or more effective than c…
CSEF · 2016
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Due to the current drought conditions in California I wanted to see what the effects were on worms. Methods/Materials I made 15 individual worm environments. Five environmen…
ISEF · 2016
Laser isotope breakdown spectroscopy is a type of atomic emission spectroscopy utilizing a high intensity laser pulse for plasma formation. The emission spectra can be used to determine the…
ISEF · 2016
The indigenous people of Sarawak have long been using Xanthophyllum amoenum (buah langir) fruit skin as natural shampoo for glossy hair. Conventional jewellery and car metal polishes contrib…
ISEF · 2016
Fourth Award
Technologies have been transforming society in many areas. However, in most Brazilian schools, there is a limited utilization of these technologies inside classrooms. Also most children, in…
CSEF · 2016
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of treatments for fungal infections. Methods/Materials The method of collecting data for this study is water vo…
ISEF · 2016
Password-based systems have been the primary method for user authentication and access control for many years. However, average users do not follow stringent password composition and update…
CSEF · 2016
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to determine if it is possible and probable to survive in Riverside, California using only natural and wild resources. Methods/Materials During t…