By: Audrey K.Year: 2023School: Sierra Vista MiddleGrade: 7Science Teacher: Amanda Durant In recent years, the bee population has faced a serious threat due to the invasion of Murder Hornets, an invasive species that poses a significant risk to bee colonies. To address this pressing issue, a young innovator has developed a groundbreaking science project, BeeHappy, which employs cutting-edge …
OCSEF hosts a series of workshops designed to guide students, grades 6 through 12, to complete a science research or engineering design project and enter it into the 2024 Orange County Science and Engineering Fair. The series is designed for students with no prior science/engineering fair experience and for students who want additional guidance on …
By: Ivy D.Year: 2023School: Warner MiddleGrade: 8Science Teacher: Travis Garwick In today’s world, environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions. Young minds like Ivy are taking it upon themselves to address these issues head-on with innovative STEM projects. Ivy, a bright and enthusiastic student, conducted a fascinating experiment to determine the potential of recycling common human …
By: Maya G.Year: 2023School: Fairmont Private Schools, Anaheim HillsGrade: 8Science Teacher: Michael Morin In a world facing ever-increasing energy demands and environmental challenges, young innovators like Maya are stepping up to the plate, using their scientific curiosity and ingenuity to seek sustainable solutions. Maya, a student participating in the Orange County Science and Engineering Fair, embarked on a …
Society for Science has announced Maya Gandhi among the 30 finalists in the 2023 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge — the nation’s premier STEM research competition for middle school students. Maya, an 8th Grader at Fairmont Private School – Anaheim Hills Campus, entered the completion with her OCSEF project, titled “Optimizing Plant Microbial Fuel …
By: Saachi H.Year: 2023School: Fairmont Private Schools, North Tustin CampusGrade: 8Science Teacher: Joshua Riturban In today’s world, the issue of air pollution is a growing concern. One of the most insidious contributors to this problem is carbon monoxide (CO), a highly toxic gas emitted predominantly by vehicles powered by fossil fuels. Among the various settings where CO emissions …
By: Alexandra I.Year: 2023School: Rancho San Joaquin MiddleGrade: 8Science Teacher: Paige Morris In today’s health-conscious world, yogurt is often hailed as a superfood, marketed by a multibillion-dollar industry as the elixir of gut health. But is this portrayal accurate? Are the expensive yogurt brands truly superior when it comes to probiotic content? Alexandra set out to demystify the …
By: Naim B.Year: 2023School: Magnolia Science Academy Santa AnaGrade: 10Science Teacher: Asiye Dumlu The human brain is an extraordinary organ, constantly adapting and evolving to navigate the complexities of our ever-changing environment. This remarkable ability to learn and adapt is orchestrated by various regions of the brain, including the temporal lobe and the hippocampus. Naim’s primary goal in …
By: Marissa H.Year: 2023School: Woodbridge HighGrade: 9Science Teacher: Tracy Walla In a world where major tragedies seem to occur all too frequently, one pressing concern is the dwindling public attention span that follows these events. The window of opportunity to implement meaningful changes with substantial public support in the aftermath of such tragedies has been shrinking. This is …
Students and Educators — Check out the videos from the 2023 OCSEF summer workshops on picking a STEM topic for your science fair project. Each video is about 40 minutes in length. “How to Choose a Science Project – Getting an Idea for a Topic!” Explore a variety of science fair topics to identify topics that …