By: Anton G.Year: 2024School: Costa Mesa HighGrade: 9Science Teacher: Paul Serio Honeybee colonies are facing numerous threats, including pesticides, parasites, diseases, and the invasion of difficult-to-manage African Hybrid Bees (AHB). Introduced inadvertently in Brazil in the 1950s, these African bees have spread as far north as California, replacing many feral European honeybee (EHB) colonies. To address this growing …
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 …
By: Hami D.Year: 2023School: Westminster HighGrade: 11Science Teacher: Huy Pham With the advancement of technology and the subsequent increase in noise pollution, it becomes crucial to understand the effects of different frequencies on living organisms. While several studies have explored the impact of noise pollution on humans, including its effects on stress levels, hearing loss, and communication, few …
People are always wondering if there is life in or outside our universe. Eesha’s scientific research is focused on whether or not Europa (One of Jupiter’s moons) can possibly contain/sustain any form of life. For this project, I’m looking at Lake Vostok which is a similar environment to Europa. My hypothesis is, if an environment …
By: Lynntram N.Year: 2022School: Westminster HighGrade: 11Science Teacher: Huy Pham While chickens are known to be low maintenance farm animals, owners may struggle tending to and creating an adequate environment for them. The effects of color on chicken behavior was investigated to determine how colors change a chicken’s interactions with each other and their environment. …
By: Trinity K. and Georgina I.Year: 2021School: Westminster HighGrade: 11Science Teacher: Huy Pham Within this project, the students observed the difference between how live music and pre-recorded music will impact the reaction time and the speed of a hamster. They set up a maze for the hamsters to complete, and measure the time it takes …
By: Ryan V. & Meena S.Year: 2021School: Villa Park HighGrade: Science Teacher: Paul Hunt This study aims to answer whether or not fruits that have been genetically modified to resist diseases had any effect on the fertility and life cycle of the fruit fly. To begin, five male and five female fruit flies were placed …
By: Lara T.Year: 2020School: Serrano Intermediate, 7th gradeDivision: JuniorAdvisor: Holly Danielson How does the amount of eggshell and birdseed consumed by the various birds in my backyard fluctuate in the four seasons throughout the year? I hypothesized that the highest amount of eggshells would be eaten in the spring, much less in the summer, and …