145 projects whose affiliated fair was here.
145 projects · showing 121–145
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…
ISEF · 2015
Purpose: To compare the effects of commercial and natural pesticides on the growth and sugar content of Red Norland Potatoes and White Pearl Potatoes. Secondly, to determine the efficacy of…
ISEF · 2015
Purpose: To determine if there is a difference in the amounts of nitrate nitrogen and phosphorus in tiled and non-tiled corn fields in Richland County, North Dakota, and to determine if ther…
ISEF · 2015
This science fair project is an exploration of the mysterious, elusive substance of antimatter. Research has been conducted about what is currently understood about antimatter and the state-…
ISEF · 2015
Greenhouse gasses, carbon dioxide emissions, and an increasing population; all part of this planet we all call home. As the carbon dioxide amounts in the atmosphere increase, and the oxygen…
ISEF · 2015
The purpose of my experiment was to determine what type of rangeland has the most infiltration. I hyoitgesus that Holistically Planned Grazed Native Rangeland will have the most infiltration…
ISEF · 2015
Biomedical Engineering
Problem: Post-operative pain exists following laparoscopic surgery due to trapped carbon dioxide gas. Purpose: Design a system to simulate the abdomen and test multiple methods that have the…
ISEF · 2015
Biochemistry
The purpose of this experiment is to determine if a colostrum-based supplement will decrease the amount of time it will take a piglet to get up and sucking on a sow’s teat immediately after…
ISEF · 2015
The purpose of doing this project is that the world is dependent on fossil fuels. There are many ways to produce renewable energy. I have used the BASIC Stamp and Arduino to operate light se…
ISEF · 2015
With increasing populations and vehicle traffic and limited crude oil supplies, alternative sources of fuel will be needed. Bio-energy sources have seen development with the use of corn to p…
ISEF · 2015
The purpose of my project "The Application of Fertilizer and Nitrogen on Glycine Max" was to determine the most efficient way to care for your soybeans. On June 5, I planted four different p…
ISEF · 2015
Biochemistry
Purpose: To compare the effects of corn versus hi pro feed on dairy goats. Procedure: (1) Constructed a large pen for the goats. (2) Obtained wild hay and hi pro feed and ground corn. (3) Ne…
ISEF · 2015
The purpose of this experiment was to design and create a light system that would make railroad crossings safer. First, I researched to see if there was actually a problem with vehicles coll…
ISEF · 2014
Environmental Engineering Fourth Award
The purpose of this project was to reduce the emissions from an engine using activated carbon (AC) as a supplemental filter while a catalytic converter is warming up. This experiment measure…
ISEF · 2014
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Black mold can grow in houses and is extremely dangerous to humans. The purpose of my project was to find the best household remedies to remove black mold. I tested 8 different solutions to…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Chemical
The purpose of this experiment is to find out which of alternative energy can produce more power under the same circumstances. I wanted to see which element, wind or water, at the same rate…
ISEF · 2014
Energy: Chemical
The purpose of doing a project like this is that the world is dependent on fossil fuels. There are a few different ways of producing renewable energy. Solar energy is one of them. Over the c…
ISEF · 2014
Plant Sciences
Many cattle producers spend money on supplements that do not have an impact on the weight gain of their cattle. This research will help producers decide what they need to feed their cattle t…
ISEF · 2014
Physics and Astronomy
Purpose: To compare the effects of commercial and natural insecticides on the growth, density, sugar content, and percent solids of Red Norland Potatoes. Secondly, to determine the efficacy…
ISEF · 2014
Mathematics
The purpose was to determine whether a stimulant containing caffeine and sugar had a greater effect on reaction time rather than just caffeine or sugar alone. To test this, I did a baseline…
ISEF · 2014
Systems Software Fourth Award
PURPOSE: To determine the effects of natural extracts and agricultural fungicides on the growth and aggregate quality of soybeans. Secondly, to compare fungicidal attributes of natural extra…
ISEF · 2014
Physics and Astronomy
PURPOSE: To study noxious weeds’ impact on field corn, their insecticidal properties and their effects on soil nutrients. PROCEDURES: Four noxious weeds (Kochia, Common Ragweed, Lambsquarter…
ISEF · 2014
Materials Science
Purpose: To analyze the decontamination ability of coontail, sago pondweed, and barley straw. Secondly, to determine the decontamination ability of natural wetlands. Procedures: Small Scale…
ISEF · 2014
Plant Sciences
Purpose: To observe and research the growth and development of pigs, in addition to feed supplements’ effects on pork meat quality, with analyses of pH, color and tenderness. Procedures: Wei…
ISEF · 2014
Materials Science Fourth Award
A) Purpose of Experiment: Most people understand that mercury inhibits certain enzymes which are essential for health in virtually all organisms. The mechanisms on how it is studied is not v…