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.
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.
17387 projects · showing 8731–8760
CSEF · 2012
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals In the early 1900's, an engineer known as Nikola Tesla designed an engine that, he claimed, was able to operate at around 90% efficiency. Today, engineers are trying to appl…
CSEF · 2012
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine how variations in temperature would change the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction. I hypothesized that an increase in temperature would speed…
CSEF · 2012
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if it is water solubility or heat that causes the greatest loss of Vitamin C while boiling potatoes. Methods/Materials Peeled and sliced potato…
CSEF · 2012
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine the effect of water quality on the growth of vegetable plants, comparing lake water, tap water and distilled water. Methods/Mat…
CSEF · 2012
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project is to determine what affect different cooking methods have on the nutritional value of vegetables.The reason I am doing this investigation…
CSEF · 2012
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My science fair project is titled, "What fin shape causes a model rocket to reach the highest altitude?" The purpose of this project was to find out which of the shapes, rec…
CSEF · 2012
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which insulation material is the most efficient using fiberglass, foam, wood shavings, llama wool and cotton. My hypothesis was that llama wool…
CSEF · 2012
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Environmental concerns about global warming have increased the interest in internal combustion engines that can run on hydrogen instead of gasoline, because hydrogen combust…
CSEF · 2012
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals I wanted to find the dirtiest place in my house. I chose 9 places in my house. I bought petri dishes and agar to grow samples of what actually lives at these places. By grow…
CSEF · 2012
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My objective for this project was to see if the difference in breeding populations would affect the Physa acuta snail reproduction and the development of the eggs laid. I hy…
CSEF · 2012
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine the effect of propeller size on thrust production. Methods/Materials This was tested by measuring the amount of time (seconds) it took a Styrof…
CSEF · 2012
Microbiology (General) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Cryptococcus gattii is a fungus that grows on trees and in soil in regions of the world, including Vancouver and Australia. C. gattii causes life-threatening meningitis and…
CSEF · 2012
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if the laundry detergent in our soil affects the life of worms (environment). Methods/Materials I labeled five cups for each laundry detergent…
CSEF · 2012
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Throughout my research on coral reefs, I discovered that there are many factors that are threatening their existence. Some examples are, over fishing, coral bleaching, human…
CSEF · 2012
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to learn what everyday material is the best thermal insulator. My hypothesis was that the hay would insulate the best because hay has good climate…
CSEF · 2012
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The Nickel Metal Hydride battery is an example of a "green" product. Is the NiMH AA Battery better than an Alkaline, Lithium or Ni-Cad battery? To answer this question I mus…
CSEF · 2012
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to figure out how much carbon dioxide will be produced by yeast fermentation of three different types of sugars. Methods/Materials I observed yeast fermentt…
CSEF · 2012
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine what happens when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass, by modeling air masses with water masses. I believe that a tornado will be formed. Met…
CSEF · 2012
Zoology
Objectives/Goals If I expose Planaria to either complete darkness, bright light, or naturally occurring light, will the amount of growth and regeneration be impeded? Methods/Materials I orde…
CSEF · 2012
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which liquid: water, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, or olive oil evaporates the fastest and why. Methods/Materials Equal amounts of water, vinegar,…
CSEF · 2012
Microbiology (Medical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to find out which food can inhibit Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. 4 food materials were mugwort, garlic, coffee, and green tea. Methods/Materials I…
CSEF · 2012
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The reason I am doing this investigation is to find out how to slow down the freezing process of dew on orange trees. By doing this I will find a method for farmers to prote…
CSEF · 2012
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to determine if local plant extracts will kill mosquito larvae and still be safe for other aquatic life. My goal in duing this second year study…
CSEF · 2012
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Objective: The experiment's purpose was to figure out what of the four materials (cotton, styrofoam, acoustic foam, and cardboard) is the best sound insulator. Methods/Mater…
CSEF · 2012
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if red wiggler worms (Eisenia foetida) would compost food and paper waste into humus faster than commercially available compost…
CSEF · 2012
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The CDC estimates that childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years. Children who are obese are more likely to be obese as adults and suffer resulting health…
CSEF · 2012
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project is to build eight "Simple Electric Motors", and from that point to test the amount of voltage that each motor requires. Methods/Materials For this pro…
CSEF · 2012
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine how much gluten is present in four different types of flours bough at the local grocery store. A second objective of this proje…
CSEF · 2012
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine which organic mixings have the least compaction rate when mixed with water and soil and will help plants grow the best. I wanted to know the best wa…
CSEF · 2012
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out which soil amendment retained the most water. I tested sphagnum peat moss, newspaper, hair, coir (coconut fibers), and perlite. My hypothesis wa…