CSEF · 2017
Creek Power
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals My objectives were to see how much emissions-free electricity I could generate from the creek which is in my backyard with a homemade generator. Methods/Materials In essence…
CSEF projects, 2002–2026
Every California Science & Engineering Fair project Fairfolio holds: 17,387 entries across 24 years, with the abstract, category and awards the fair published for each one.
CSEF coverage: available historical abstracts for 2002–2019; award-listed projects only for 2021–2025, without abstracts and with explicit labels where titles were not published, except that most 2023 winners carry the abstract from CSEF's archived public showcase; public showcase abstracts for 2026. The 2020 fair was canceled.
Years
- 2026 725 projects
- 2025 232 projects
- 2024 272 projects
- 2023 241 projects
- 2022 268 projects
- 2021 246 projects
- 2019 801 projects
- 2018 795 projects
- 2017 814 projects
- 2016 845 projects
- 2015 859 projects
- 2014 911 projects
- 2013 891 projects
- 2012 879 projects
- 2011 881 projects
- 2010 870 projects
- 2009 870 projects
- 2008 863 projects
- 2007 864 projects
- 2006 865 projects
- 2005 855 projects
- 2004 837 projects
- 2003 848 projects
- 2002 855 projects
Category breakdown
- Chemistry 979
- Physics & Astronomy 967
- Plant Biology 953
- Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology 896
- Applied Mechanics & Structures 786
- Zoology 739
- Mammalian Biology 728
- Electronics & Electromagnetics 712
- Behavioral & Social Sciences 711
- Pharmacology/ Toxicology 669
- Mathematics & Software 640
- Environmental Engineering 605
- Microbiology 573
- Materials Science (Junior Division Only) 541
- Microbiology (General) 393
- Environmental Science 361
- Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) 360
- Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) 358
- Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) 343
- Behavioral Sciences 318
- Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) 282
- Environmental Science (Junior Division Only) 279
- Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing 258
- Electricity & Electronics 232
- Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only) 221
- Toxicology 211
- Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics 208
- Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments 194
- Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only) 175
- Earth & Planetary Sciences 161
- Mathematical Sciences 138
- Computational Systems & Analysis 129
- Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only) 126
- Social Sciences (Junior Division Only) 108
- Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only) 90
- Energy & Power (Junior Division Only) 82
- Earth & Environment (Senior Division Only) 75
- Earth & Environmental Sciences 71
- Human Biology (Junior Division Only) 54
- Mathematics & Computer Science 54
- Product Science (Junior Division Only) 50
- Pharmacology (Senior Division Only) 48
- Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (Junior Division Only) 47
- Toxicology (Junior Division Only) 44
- Computational Science (Senior Division) 40
- Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology (Senior Division) 36
- Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division) 34
- Computational Systems & Analysis (Senior Division Only) 33
- Medicine & Physiology (Senior Division) 33
- Medicine & Physiology (Track 2) (Senior Division) 33
- Applied Mechanics (Junior Division) 32
- Applied Mechanics (Senior Division) 29
- Earth & Environment: Air/ Water 29
- Earth Science (Junior Division Only) 28
- Materials Science 28
- Cognitive Science 27
- Electronics & Electromagnetics (Junior Division) 26
- Product Science 26
- Environmental Engineering (Senior Division) 24
- Medicine & Physiology (Junior Division) 24
- Environmental Engineering (Junior Division) 23
- Environmental Engineering (Track 2) (Senior Division) 23
- Physics & Astronomy (Senior Division) 22
- Earth & Environmental Sciences(Senior Division) 21
- Earth & Environment: Soil/ Pollution 21
- Environmental Engineering (Track 2) (Junior Division) 21
- Behavioral & Social Sciences (Junior Division) 20
- Chemistry (Senior Division) 20
- Earth & Environmental Sciences (Track 2) (Junior Division) 20
- Alternative Energy 19
- Earth & Environmental Sciences (Junior Division) 19
- Plant Biology (Junior Division) 19
- Electronics & Electromagnetics (Senior Division) 18
- Product Science (Junior Division) 18
- Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology (Junior Division) 17
- Chemistry (Junior Division) 17
- Plant Biology (Senior Division) 17
- Zoology (Senior Division) 17
- Zoology (Junior Division) 16
- Environmental Engineering #2 15
- Microbiology (Junior Division) 15
- Applied Mechanics Structures 14
- Physics & Astronomy (Junior Division) 14
- Applied Mechanics 13
- Computational Systems: Medical 13
- Environmental Engineering #1 13
- Environmental Engineering: Pollution 13
- Alternative Energy (Junior Division) 12
- Cognitive Science (Junior Division) 12
- Mammalian Biology (Senior Division Only) 12
- Materials Science (Junior Division) 11
- Mathematical Sciences (Junior Division) 11
- Microbiology (Senior Division) 11
- Computational Systems & Analysis #1 9
- Mathematical Sciences (Senior Division) 9
- Animal Biology 7
- Computational Systems (Medical) 7
- Earth & Environment (Air/Water) 7
- Computational Systems & Analysis #2 6
- Computational Systems: Medical #2 6
- Earth & Environment (Soil/Pollution) 6
- Product Science (Physical) 6
- Computational Systems: Medical #1 5
- Product Science (Biological) 5
- Microbiology (Medical) 4
- Earth & Environmental Sciences (Senior Division) 1
- Mammalian Biology (Senior Division) 1
Counts cover every year of this fair and use its own category labels, exactly as the source published them. Each one links to that category's CSEF projects.
Projects
17387 projects · showing 3781–3810
CSEF · 2017
Cryogenics
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to measure the effect of cryogenic treatment on sunflower, cat grass, and pea seeds for efficacy of matter preservation. Methods/Materials Dry…
CSEF · 2017
Cryogenic Seed Exposure
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to see how freezing seeds using liquid nitrogen (-320 °F) affects seed germination rate, seed dormancy, and viability. This experiment will tr…
CSEF · 2017
Danger! Radiation Box
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The goal of my experiment was to discover if a microwave seal is not working properly which means it may be leaking radiation. I used a cell phone inside different microwave…
CSEF · 2017
Dart Frenzy
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine if a video game simulation improves how a person plays darts in real life. Methods/Materials Wii , Wii remote, Dart Rage vid…
CSEF · 2017
Death Rays: Testing the Effectiveness of Different Sunscreen SPFs at Different UV Time Exposures
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine the effective ability of different sunscreen SPFs under different ultraviolet light time exposures. Methods/Materials Sunscreens…
CSEF · 2017
Decoding the Artificial Intelligence behind Tactile and Photocell Navigation
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to revolutionize the idea of using sensors instead of joy sticking a ride to places like mars or finding new terrain for people like scientist…
CSEF · 2017
Decontamination of Polluted H20 by Photocatalysis for Undeveloped Countries
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The goal of our research was to develop a sustainable and economically viable device for water purification. Our innovative methodology integrates filtration with an enhance…
CSEF · 2017
Deep Knee Bends
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective is to find how much stress is put onto the knee using a mechanical model. Methods/Materials Made a wood and spring model of the knee to test how much stress is…
CSEF · 2017
Deep Learning-Based Automated Tool Detection and Analysis of Surgical Videos to Assess Operative Skill
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives/Goals Annually, 7 million patients suffer surgical complications, many of which are linked to inadequate surgical training and a lack of individualized feedback on how to improve…
CSEF · 2017
Definite and Random Theoretical Probability when Determining a 10-Locus Genotype for Color on a Rabbit
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals Test breed theoretical rabbits to determine their 10-locus genotype for color through the phenotype of the offspring. Look at differences in results when using definite and…
CSEF · 2017
Demystifying Electromagnetic Coupling within Antenna Arrays: An Analytical Model to Approximate Radiative Coupling
Electronics & Electromagnetics Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Electromagnetic Coupling occurs as the presence and activity of one antenna, when in close proximity of another, can modify the received signals of the nearby antennas. Elec…
CSEF · 2017
Designing an Innovative Multi-Faceted Smart Drug for Lung Cancer: Revolutionizing Targeted Cancer Treatment
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals Lung Cancer is the leading cause of all cancer deaths, with a 5-year survival rate of only 17%. Lung Cancer does not display surface proteins associated uniquely with tumor…
CSEF · 2017
Design of Biodegradable Energy Source to Power Wearable Electronics
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Power sources such as batteries and capacitors are used everywhere in our electronic devices. Most are, however, rigid, heavy, and cannot be disposed off easily. A power sou…
CSEF · 2017
Detecting Gopher Tunnels Using Ground Penetrating Radar
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals This project attempts to use a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) system to detect the location of a gopher tunnel underground. The GPR sends electromagnetic waves into the grou…
CSEF · 2017
Detection of Forest Fires Using Autonomous Drones
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to prevent the spread of forest fires by detecting them as early as possible. In order to accomplish this, our project uses autonomous drones to…
CSEF · 2017
Determinants of a Font's Readability
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This project is concerned with an experimental study of how certain characteristics of fonts affect their ability to be read, specifically thickness and the inclusion of bra…
CSEF · 2017
Determining Speed of Light in Corn Syrup Solutions
Physics & Astronomy Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals This experiment studied the rate at which the speed of light decreased as the concentration of corn syrup in water increased. Methods/Materials Method 1: Rotating circular p…
CSEF · 2017
Determining the Detrimental or Beneficial Effects of Various Levels of Salt and Sugar on Drosophila melanogaster
Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine any harmful or beneficial effects that sugar and salt may have on Drosophila melanogaster longevity. Methods/Materials Commercial…
CSEF · 2017
Developing a Novel Flexible MoS2 Biosensor to Detect Lower-Concentrated Biomolecules at the Femtomolar Level
Chemistry Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The object of this study is to develop a novel flexible MoS2 biosensor to detect very lower-concentrated biomolecules. Methods/Materials I successfully fabricate a MoS2 bios…
CSEF · 2017
Developing a Predictive Model for On-Campus Crime Using Machine Learning Algorithms and Reporting via Mobile App
Mathematical Sciences
Objectives/Goals On-Campus crime is a leading issue in US Colleges, a serious concern for parents and a difficult challenge for the college authorities. US Department of Education captures d…
CSEF · 2017
Developing a Prototype Case that Reduces Electromagnetic Fields Emitted from Cellular Devices
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this engineering project is to develop a Prototype Case that reduces H-Field Radiation emitted from Cellular Devices by 10%. Cellular Device usage continues…
CSEF · 2017
Developing a Sentry Drone for Area Protection
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals Drones are being flown in sensitive locations where they pose a risk to human safety and security (e.g., near the White House and over forest fires or airports too close to…
CSEF · 2017
Developing a Tool for Studying Alzheimer's: A Bacterial Expression Vector for the M3-M4 Fragment of the nAChR alpha-7
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the Bacterial Expression Vector containing the M3-M4 fragment of the Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor (nAChR) Alpha-7 is to study Alzheimer's disease. I hypot…
CSEF · 2017
Developing Rapid Technologies to Access Root Cell-Type Specific Gene Regulation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The prevalence of environmental stress factors, such as flooding and drought, have resulted in significant loss of yield for rice farmers.This study serves to create tools t…
CSEF · 2017
Development of Advanced Microfluidic Devices for Circulating Tumor Cells Captured from Blood Samples
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In my project, I focused on developing a microfluidic device, which manipulates microfluidic generated vortexes in order to separate and isolate CTC from a blood sample base…
CSEF · 2017
Development of a Household Direct-Steam-Generation Solar-Powered Water Recovery System, Year II
Environmental Engineering Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Access to clean water is a pressing issue worldwide. Large-scale, solar-powered desalination systems are viable but the investment is too costly for developing countries or…
CSEF · 2017
Development of a Non-Tracking Solar Thermal Concentrator Using the Simultaneous Multi-Surface Design Method
Environmental Engineering Third Award
Objectives/Goals The main issue associated with solar power is its high costs, caused by the expensive tracking systems required for solar energy systems to remain efficient. Furthermore, cu…
CSEF · 2017
Development of Blocking Disc Method to Water Plants and Trees Efficiently and to Reduce Water Usage
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to develop a simple low cost technique to reduce evaporation loss of water by blocking with a disc or hemispherical cover. Evaporation loss is e…
CSEF · 2017
Development of Symmetry Evaluation Methods for Determining the Degree of Ventricle Symmetry in Ischemic Stroke
Computational Systems & Analysis
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project was to identify and develop effective methods of symmetry evaluation in images and apply these techniques to an imaging-based stroke rehabilitat…