Projets - Expo

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Projets - Expo

Expo-sciences 2014
Liste des exposants - Projets
Stand Exposants
999
Sexe Nom du projet
Ilana Steinmetz
F
eden oliel
F
Montreal Regional Science & Technology Fair
École
effects of soda on tooth decay
Classe Catégorie Type
JUN
SS
V
JUN
INGI
E
SV
E
Résumé du projet
study done to see the effects of different amounts of caffeine in sodas in terms of tooth decay.
101
James McDonald
M
Zap
Centennial Academy
Résumé du projet
The project involves testing different designs of electromagnetic ring washers and seeing which will launch the aluminum ring the furthest. The 20cm length coil is most powerful
102
Raquel Lazarowitz
F
The Production of Oxygen
Centennial Academy
JUN
Résumé du projet
The experiment I have chosen to do is measure and compare the amounts of oxygen produced from different types of plants.I will create terrariums where the plants will be separately isolated
in an enclosed environment.They will have all the requirements a plant needs to go through the process of photosynthesis.
201
Jonah Hoppenheim
M
Are We Chewing Up The Truth
Centennial Academy
INT
SV
E
Résumé du projet
This project is about testing to see if chewing gum increases the ability of the average person to complete simple addition quickly and more accurately than if they were not chewing gum.
103
Timothy Taggart
M
Fun With Fungi
Centennial Regional High School
JUN
STE
E
Résumé du projet
This project is about using mycelium as a replacement for polystyrene foam. They have similar properties making mycelium an ideal environmentally friendly replacement for petroleum based
products.
104
Syed Labib-Daiyan
M
Beat the Heat: Stop UV Rays
JUN
BIO
E
Résumé du projet
The purpose of the project is to develop a sunscreen that does not contain damaging chemicals, which can lead to skin cancer. The key ingredient in the experimental sunscreen is Zinc Oxide,
which was tested to determine its ability of preventing mutation in bacterial cells.
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Stand Exposants
105
Shaan Baig
Sexe Nom du projet
M
Headliner
École
JUN
INGI
E
Résumé du projet
In my experiment I investigated the shock-absorbing quality of materials like plastic, rubber, foam and gel in order to have the best protection within a helmet. By identifying which is the most
shock-absorbing material, it will allow me to invent my own lining for a helmet.
202
Maya Scott-Lourenço
F
With Which Should I Rinse?
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
The project aimed to determine whether alcohol-containing mouthwashes or ones without alcohol were more effective in killing oral bacteria. It also tested whether a mouthwash made with
ingredients in the average home could be as effective as a store bought mouthwash.
302
Sadhana Choudhuri
F
Nuclear Jet Propulsion
S1
INGI
E
Résumé du projet
The experiment was to heat up air inside a mason jar using a radioactive material and compare the efficiency of heating air using radioactivity versus combustion (compared in calculations).
301
Nabilah Zuberi
F
Tahrim Chowdhury
F
Macro Your Micro Army!
S1
SS
E
Résumé du projet
The immune system is decreasing in its ability to function to its maximum capability as it has become dependent on medication to treat the bacteria. This project identifies another way to
enhance the immune system using Asian Ginseng to stimulate macrophages, the first cellular line of defence in immunity.
106
Kalista Peri
F
Buffering capacity of soils
Emmanuel Christian School
JUN
STE
E
Résumé du projet
Buffering capacity of soil is important for nutrient availability, optimal plant and microbial growth in the soils. I have tested three common types of soils for pH and nitrogen, phosphorous and
potassium content (NPK) and measured their buffering capacity. Clay soil followed by loamy soil has the best buffering capacity.
107
Ariana Dancu
F
Telomeres: Fountain of Youth
JUN
SS
E
Résumé du projet
The goal of my project is to see which lifestyle factor (diet, exercise, amount of sleep), when improved, will have the greatest positive effect on telomere health. I evaluated this using three test
subjects who each improved one of the aforementioned aspects. The improvement was measured using an ELISA test.
303
Tej Shah
M
The Security Myth
S1
INGI
E
Résumé du projet
I compared the security between ; Ubuntu 12.04, Mac Osx Lion and Windows 7 to see if Linux is still the most secure kernel.
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Stand Exposants
304
Marc Gagnon
Sexe Nom du projet
M
The Psychology of Friendship
École
S1
SH
E
Résumé du projet
This project consists of experimenting on the psychology of friendship among adolescents by having 12-17 year olds fill out a survey I have made. This survey will either prove or disprove the
five hypotheses I have formulated. Many conclusions have been made.
111
Arielle rohr
F
the magic of extraction
Hebrew Academy High School
JUN
SS
E
Maayan Levy
Résumé du projet
We extracted chlorophyll from different plants and compared them,
203
Gabriella Malamud
F
Vitamin C in Juices
INT
SS
E
F
Bye Bye bacteria
INT
SS
E
INT
SS
E
S1
SV
E
JUN
SPM
E
Résumé du projet
I tested the vitamin C content in different juices.
204
galia benchaya
rebecca azoulay
Résumé du projet
We grew yogourt bacteria in a petri dish and tested the bacteria with listerine and scope and measured their effectiveness.
205
eliana rohr
F
Janna Sternthal
F
Danger Zone
Résumé du projet
We wanted to test wich products will kill more bacteria; natural products or pharmaceutical.
305
Shira Perton
F
Subliminal Messages
Sapira Cahana
Résumé du projet
We investigated the effectiveness of different types of subliminal messages.
108
Nathaniel Loran
M
Benny Kaufman
M
A Battery That Makes Cents
Résumé du projet
We built a battery, using materials, which you can find in your house. We tested if new pennies conduct electricity better than old ones.
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Stand Exposants
109
Sexe Nom du projet
Zachary Rehany
M
David Friedman
M
Ants At Work
École
JUN
STE
E
JUN
SS
E
JUN
INGI
E
SPM
E
Résumé du projet
We investigated the effect of temperature on harvester ants, in ant farms
110
eden oliel
F
Ilana Steinmetz
F
Is Soda Evil?
Résumé du projet
We investigated the effect of soda on teeth decay.
112
Ian Langleben
M
Roey Borsteinas
M
eyeSpot
Herzliah High School (Beutel Campus)
Résumé du projet
This project is a study of persistence of vision of humans in more depth, using a variety of custom-designed technological devices to collect, store and manipulate data.
113
Reisa Gilfix
F
The Galvanic Cell Battery
Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus)
JUN
Résumé du projet
I constructed Galvanic Cells and measured the electrochemical potential using a voltmeter. I then compared my measurements with the expected results to see if they were the same. I then
chose the Galvanic Cell with the largest voltage and used it to try to light a light bulb.
209
Mychael Ittah
M
Acryla-What???
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
Fried potato products were analyzed for trace levels of acrylamide. Several samples were purchased, extracted and analyzed using chromatographic methods (HPLC and diode array
detector). The results obtained showed indications of levels between 6mg/kg and 44mg/kg.
210
David Kronish
M
To play, or not to play?
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
Sideline concussion screening tests (King Devick test) are used to assess brain function and risk of concussion in young athletes. Seniors are increasingly active and may also be at risk for
concussion. This project will establish norms for an older population, which may be used as a first-response assessment tool.
211
Jeremy Levett
M
Skin Cells to Bone Marrow
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
The purpose of my research is to discover an alternative method of finding bone marrow within our own body. My project will be divided into two phases of which the first phase be conducted
this year. This phase consists of reprogramming skin cells into human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC).
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Stand Exposants
206
Sexe Nom du projet
Simon Tartakovsky
M
Raphael Hotter
M
Bat Vision
École
INT
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
We created a device that will help the visually impaired navigate the 3D world. We used ultrasonic sensors that record the distance from the user to the nearest wall or obstacle, and transmit
the distance to the user with a vibration.
207
Ronel Bouzaglo
M
Josh Krasner
M
Blue Light At Night
INT
SS
E
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
During our Science Fair project, my partner and I tested to see how blue light exposure before going to bed can affect the quality of your sleep.
208
Noah Abitbol
M
Gabriel Dayan
M
Fight Fire with Fire
Résumé du projet
We are going to be modifying cells of the immune system, using a retrovirus, which will give them genes. By doing so, the cells will be able to recognize and attack lymphoma cancer cancer
cells. The retrovirus that we will be using is a modified version of HIV.
306
Jonathan Boretsky
M
Lirone Parienti
F
Turning Plastic Green
S1
INGI
E
Résumé du projet
The Petrochemicals found in plastics are becoming scarce. An alternative is of the essence. One such alternative is called bio-plastic. Bio-plastics are created from organic materials, meaning
their source is green and renewable. This experiment will look into the formation of plastic using cornstarch.
307
Gabriel Bouhadana
M
Darel Bouhadana
F
L'argent, le remède en or
S1
SV
E
Résumé du projet
Dans ce projet, nous avons testé les propriétés antibactériennes des nanoparticules d'argent. Cela se fera en mesurant l'efficacité de différentes concentrations d'argent colloïdal à tuer des
bactéries coliformes grâce a la méthode Kirby-Bauer
114
Joseph Di Pasquale
M
The Truth about Soda
John Paul I High School
JUN
SS
E
Résumé du projet
I decided to conduct an experiment by displaying the vulnerability of teeth during soda consumption. I used Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Orange Crush, and 7-Up to do this experiment. I put eggshells in
each soda for a 20 day period and asked people to evaluate them.
115
Matteo Zappone
M
Think Fast
John Paul I High School
JUN
SS
E
Résumé du projet
For this project I will experiment to see if athletic boys have a faster reaction time than more sedentary boys. I will explain what is reaction time and why it is so important in sports finally I will
explain the factors that increase and decrease reaction time.
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Stand Exposants
116
Jason Papagiannis
Sexe Nom du projet
M
Does Colour Affect Taste?
École
Kells Academy
JUN
SS
E
Résumé du projet
In my project I studied the effects of food colouring on taste and flavour receptors by having 10 subjects drink differently dyed cream soda, not knowing that it was cream soda. Then I asked
them what they tasted and recorded their answers.
117
William Paltin
M
Permanent Magnet Generator
Kells Academy
JUN
SPM
C
Résumé du projet
My project is a Permanent Magnet Generator. The Generator will be used to light up three packs of LEDs. The magnetic field will be produced by 6 magnets. The Generator will produce 4 to
12 volts depending on how fast the magnets are spun.
213
Ziad Abdelhamid
M
Effects SodaCoffeeTea on teeth
Kells Academy
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
My project shows the effect of soda, coffee, tea on our teeth. I'm going to use eggshells instead of teeth and it's known that they have the same composition. I will dip the eggshells in 4
containers filled with Tea Coffee and Soda and water(as reference) and see the effect.
308
Christina Papagiannis
F
The Camera Obscura
Kells Academy
S1
SPM
C
Résumé du projet
I chose this project to understand the optics involved in the Camera Obscura, which was used by artists during the Renaissance. I then applied that knowledge to build a simple functional
model using readily available material and tested some of the variables that affect its function.
309
Hoang Thuan Pham
M
Protein levels in milk
Kells Academy
S1
SS
E
Résumé du projet
My project is about measuring the level of protein in different types of milk, including powder milk, low fat milk and soy milk. Based on the results, I determined which type of milk is best
suitable for which type of people.
212
Hana Kashaf
F
Lovely Andalay
F
Getting Bang Out Of Bug Spray
Kells Academy
INT
SPM
E
Kells Academy
Résumé du projet
The effects of the chemical combustion of ethanol from common bug spray. A device was built with a film canister to contain the fuel. When the spark igniter gives a spark, the ethanol is combusted in the presence of oxygen from the air.
This reaction is exothermic, thus produces heat.
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Stand Exposants
118
Sexe Nom du projet
Tatiana Grach
F
Words Have an Impact
École
Kuper Academy
JUN
SH
E
Résumé du projet
In the experiment the Placebo effect was investigated using power balance bracelets, placebo bracelets, and no bracelets. Subjects were told that the bracelets helped them hold their balance.
It was observed if they held their balance longer with the bracelets or without.
215
Thomas McGuinness
M
Perception Deception
Kuper Academy
INT
SH
E
Résumé du projet
In this experiment, subjects were submitted to two tests to determine their level of susceptibility to the effects of change blindness and change deafness. After completing the experiment, it
was discovered that the detection of visual and auditory changes was weak. Females were significantly better at detecting all changes.
312
Nilufar Mokhtarian
F
Radical Growth
Kuper Academy
S1
STE
E
Résumé du projet
The effects of varying lengths of exposure to microwave radiation were observed on the survival and growth of plants and fungi (baker’s yeast). It was hypothesized that longer exposure would
cause problems that affect the growth or simply destroy organism life, while shorter exposure would have little or no effect.
214
Alexander Bevacqua
M
Shreyas Gowrishanker
M
Stress to Electric
Kuper Academy
INT
INGI
C
Kuper Academy
Résumé du projet
This project demonstrates piezoelectricity in effect through the design of a model. Mechanical force applied to the model is harnessed and released as electrical current with the goal of
powering a light. This structure is innovative, as it can power this light without the use of other external energy sources.
310
Spyros Orfanos
M
Harjas Mann
M
Driving me crazy!
Kuper Academy
S1
SH
E
Kuper Academy
Résumé du projet
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the affects of distractions on a driver. Driving with a passenger was compared with driving using a hands-free device. The test subjects were
asked questions to simulate an actual conversation, and will use a video game with steering wheel and pedals.
311
Nicolas Theodore
M
Robert Riachi
M
Reaching Into The Future
Kuper Academy
S1
INGI
C
Kuper Academy
Résumé du projet
A prosthetic hand and fore arm assembly built using 3D printed parts, various electronic components, and an Arduino microcontroller. The hand is controlled via the use of a glove outfitted with
sensors, which gauge the motion of each finger, allowing for mirrored movement in the replica prosthetic hand.
120
Mara De Figueiredo
F
Antibacterial Garlic
Lake of Two Mountains High School
JUN
SS
E
Résumé du projet
In this experiment, you see if garlic can kill bacteria.
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Stand Exposants
314
Leif Truesdale
Sexe Nom du projet
F
Essential Oils
École
S1
SPM
E
INT
SV
C
Résumé du projet
I used steam distillation and distillation to extract essential oils from plant material.
999
Kayla Rost
F
Bye Bye Blister
Résumé du projet
I have developed a thin, removable blister pad for the every day women's flat shoe. Using 100 percent cotton fabric, they resemble little cushions that are thin enough for a shoe. I have
prototypes and diagrams for viewing.
999
Andrée-Anne Côté
F
How to create an account
S1
INGI
E
JUN
SV
E
Résumé du projet
This is to show students what the account looks like and which forms they should fill in, print and hand in to me.
119
William Eaton
M
Jacob Goudreau
M
Smell Manipulation
Résumé du projet
We wanted to find out if the sense of smell could affect how you taste things. to do this we blindfolded our test subject and while they where drinking something we would put a scent under
their nose. our hypothesis ended up being right. It did affect the taste.
313
Salmon Zachary
M
Gillam Nick
M
Ice Ice Baby
S1
SS
E
Résumé du projet
The goal of this project is to compare the contrast of cleanliness between ice water and toilet water in varies restaurants. We collect the samples and study them not only through a microscope
but through petri dishes. Thus allowing us to study the microorganisms that grow.
122
Simane Warsame
F
Enhancing Algae Biofuels
Lakeside Academy
JUN
BIO
E
Résumé du projet
This project is talking about the production and technology behind algae bio-fuels. To alter the amount of lipids and create more oil in the cells in algae i used a chemical called sethoxydim.
This chemical selects for high oil yielding cells.
123
Alexandre Page-Slowik
M
Lights Out
Lakeside Academy
JUN
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
I created a circuit with a dimmer using a regular HB pencil. I had attached a light and a fan to the circuit to be able to see the resistance from the graphite inside the pencil.
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Stand Exposants
124
Alycia Di Iorio-Decker
Sexe Nom du projet
F
A for Albedo
École
Lakeside Academy
JUN
STE
C
Résumé du projet
My project is based on Heat Absorption through c=material. I wanted to know if the material of someone roof would change the interior temperature of the house. I had used three materials
that are typically found on a roof.
125
Mejri Sami
M
Rusting Metals
Lakeside Academy
JUN
SPM
E
Résumé du projet
I wanted to see which metal rusted the most. I put the metal wires that i used in 4 different liquids and waited 10 days . Each day I noted my findings and changes in the metals and liquids.
216
Jamie Lewis
F
Jabulani VS Telstar
Lakeside Academy
INT
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
I made a wind tunnel and did an experiment that allowed me to be able to how the two balls had different aerodynamics. Since the soccer balls were to big for my wind tunnel I used small
Styrofoam balls and textured them to mimic the surfaces of the soccer balls.
217
Amilya Di Iorio Decker
F
The Raw Deal
Lakeside Academy
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
I wanted to determine what affects the lesion size performed on a cow liver using a Medtronic Cryoablation console. I used the methology DOE to perfom my tests with the a P-Diagram to map
out my variables. I found out the variable time was more effective than temperature and force.
218
Julianne Madden
F
Inductive Heating
Lakeside Academy
INT
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
I built an induction heating machine. Induction Heating is a non-contact way of heating up metal. It is mostly used in construction for welding and relieving stress in metal. My model is designed
to show the principles involved in the process.
121
Allison Kwong
F
Carolyn Pauletto
F
Gum and Bacteria
Lakeside Academy
JUN
SS
E
INT
SPM
E
Lakeside Academy
Résumé du projet
Our project is about which gum is healthier for your oral micro-flora. We used cinnamon, peppermint and fruit flavors to see which gave the lowest bacteria count.
999
Milena Cornel
Jade Lewis-Parris
F
Inattentional Blindness
Lasalle Community Comprehensive High
School
Résumé du projet
we sutdied inattentional blindness and its causes by createing our own video portraying the phenomenon and testing it on participants.
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Stand Exposants
999
Emily Martins
Sexe Nom du projet
F
House For Sale
Inderjit Chhina
École
School
INT
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
Introducing passive house design concepts to reduce electricity consumption & costs, while unlimited to usual leisure.
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INT
INGI
C
School
School
Résumé du projet
Peddle for Power is a generator, attached to a standard bicycle, which changes mechanical energy into electrical energy, referred to as an energy transformation. This model is designed
to accommodate night riders, providing them with visibility to their surroundings, with illumination of the front light, by an electric current flow.
220
Ashley Romack
F
Jasmine Chartier
F
INT
BIO
E
School
School
Résumé du projet
Our project depicted the brain during inattentional blindness which is the brain's failure to notice unexpected yet visible stimuli while another attention-demanding task is being performed. Our
video tests this phenomenon by asking subjects to perform an attention demanding task and then answer whether they noticed the changes/unexpected stimuli.
221
Jade Lewis-Parris
F
Milena Cornel
F
Peddle for Power
INT
INGI
C
School
School
Résumé du projet
Realistic concepts for a passive house design; a system using and collecting natural resources to be energy efficient. Essentially it’s a way to cut down on dependency and use of electrical
consumption, while unlimited to usual leisure.
222
Inderjit Chhina
F
Emily Martins
F
Alexi Tavcar
M
Inattentional Blindness
House For Sale
Effect of Acid Rain on Stone
Laurier Macdonald High School
INT
STE
E
Résumé du projet
Evaluate the effect of different acids (acetic, citric, boric, muriatic acid) on different stone (chalk, pumice, marble) to replicate acid rain erosion. Marble and pumice are more susceptible to the
effect of the acid.
225
Wilfred Mason
M
The Sustainable Cube
Laurier Senior High School
INT
STE
C
Résumé du projet
What if the toilet could be replaced by one sustainable piece of technology, a cube, powered entirely by itself? The premise of this project is that it is possible to create a waterless toilet system
that converts excrement into useful energy.
223
Jessica Villeneuve
F
Sara Cipolla
F
Help! My Phone's Killing Me!!
INT
SPM
E
Résumé du projet
Cell phones have become popular; however they emit harmful radiation, causing heath risks. In an effort to block these emissions, we tested house-hold materials to see which ones provided
a barrier that, when placed inside a case, would be strong enough to prevent them from entering the body.
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Stand Exposants
224
Sexe Nom du projet
Angel-Rose Henchey
F
Alexandra Kerasias
F
Now you see it, Now you don't
École
INT
SH
E
Résumé du projet
This project is an experiment which determines which gender and age group has more inattentional blindness to color and objects than others. To do this, we will use a variety of participants of
varying age groups to watch two videos that we will create ourselves, then asked to answer questions.
315
Anika Govindaraja
F
Amanda Lattanzio
F
The Right Dose of Glucose
S1
SS
E
Résumé du projet
In this experiment, fourteen foods were chosen and tested for their glucose levels before and after it’d be ingested by someone, specifically someone with diabetes. The glucose strips and the
invertase that were used in the process were tested to assure the accuracy of the results.
128
Lucas Galand
M
Wonderful waste
Laval Junior High School
JUN
STE
E
JUN
SS
E
JUN
STE
E
JUN
SS
E
INT
BIO
E
Résumé du projet
This project is to determine if daily kitchen scraps can generate enough biogas to fuel a gas stove for at least 30 minutes.
129
Mursal Noori
F
The Sweetest Thing
Résumé du projet
This project is testing the sugar levels of different drinks and if the sugar amounts indicated on the nutrition label is correct.
126
Manoussos Vrentzos
M
Nicholas Daly
M
Don't trash it mash it
Résumé du projet
This project is about trying to find a greener source of energy, by extracting the alcohol from fruit.
127
Alison McLellan
F
Samantha Laskaris
F
Acidic Destruction
Résumé du projet
We tested which acidic sunstance would affect the tooth enamel the most on eggshells since they are parallel to tooth enamel.
230
Marjan Ghazi
F
Shed Light On Drug Action
Laval Liberty High School
Résumé du projet
This project uses a biotechnology based on bioluminescence in a unique way. It demonstrates a way for pharmaceutical industies to track drugs' receptor activations. Finally knowing which
receptors are being activated because of this methodology, safer medication can be produced with fewer side effects.
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Stand Exposants
318
Alexandra Laskaris
Sexe Nom du projet
F
Cell Regeneration Using ATP
École
S1
SS
E
Résumé du projet
The aim of this project was to determine the dose of ATP required to produce sufficient calcium responses in human embryonic kidney cells using Obelin Ca2+ biosenor. When enough
calcium is produced cells are able to regenerate, with further tesing I want to speed up the healing process of wounds.
319
Gregory Amato
M
Chemistry And Global Warming
S1
SPM
E
Résumé du projet
This experiment involves a different and interesting approach to the
synthesis of metal-organic structures. This process, called mechanochemistry, allows us to create these metal organic structures. I am using this process to the end of successfully creating a
zeolitic imidazolate framework(ZIFs) in a agitated reaction mixture.
226
Preeti Sarpal
F
Thun-Carl Sieu
M
Who's Our Speech Bubble?
INT
SH
E
INT
STE
E
Résumé du projet
To determine whether or not teenagers within the age group of 13-16 would be influenced by others of the same age group.
227
Toheed-Fatima Ali
F
Stephanie Hoenig-Stranzl
F
Urban Water Runoff Analysis
Résumé du projet
The purpose of this study is to compare the level of contamination in the runoff of different roads and parking during the winter. This will be used by taking samples and testing their impact on
daphnia magna heart beat rate to see which water samples have an effect on crustaceans.
228
Pamela Makridis
F
Anastasia Kappatos
F
Holy Cow
INT
STE
E
Résumé du projet
We use cow manure to make paper, so we can benefit the environment and underdeveloped countries. This project proves that there is many resources to expand the pulp and paper
industries and to help small businesses make great profit.
229
Anastasia Katsolis
F
Nicolas Dimitrakopoulos
M
Between Lovers and Enemies.
INT
BIO
E
Résumé du projet
We wanted to see the effects on guppies when subjected to environmental changes.Our project's goal is to understand what driving factors affect the red spots in male guppies which
determine their evolutionary process. We did this by taking fish from a high predation area into a low predation area.
316
Amin Bouabdellah
M
Dimitri Sinodinos
M
Synthesis of Tolbutimide
S1
SS
E
Résumé du projet
Through the use of mechanosynthesis, we are synthesizing the diabetes medication Tolbutimide by experimenting with different catalysts to find the optimum yield of the drug.
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317
Sexe Nom du projet
Kishan Patel
M
Nicholas Giannoumis
M
Turn Me On
École
S1
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
We constructed a homemade Spark Gap Tesla Coil out of hardware materials in our own workshop. For the purpose of the design, we successfully lit up fluorescent light bulbs wirelessly, by
channeling the electric field produced by the Spark Gap Tesla Coil
130
Katie Meyers
F
The Most Durable Brick
Lindsay Place High School
JUN
INGI
E
Résumé du projet
I made three bricks with sand and glue each with a different size of sand. Then I tested which one of the three would hold more weight by putting on weights of 130 grams (rolls of pennies),
one at a time until they snapped
321
Estelle Dube
F
The Danio Conundrum
S1
SV
E
Résumé du projet
I studied the population density of Danio fish. The 12 fish were separated into three aquariums having 2,4,6 fish in each. Their behavior and water quality was studied, so the fish water was
tested every week for 4 weeks. The behavior studied was stress(surface breathing), aggression and activity(fast swimming).
320
Rohini Mohanlal
F
Tayseer Vericain
F
H2O - Filter2Go
S1
SS
C
Résumé du projet
We created a portable and reusable filter that gives water more ideal properties as you drink. We wanted to reduce the bacterial content, obtain a better pH and lower the chlorine and bromine
content of the different water samples.
231
Raphael Crevier-Sorbo
M
Use of Aloe Vera in Poultry
Loyola High School
INT
SV
E
Résumé du projet
For years, poultry producers have always tried to find means to lessen their feed and opperating costs. They used growth hormones in the past but these have been banned for their harmful
effects on humans. My project was to test Aloe Vera in poultry production.
232
Gregorio Lentini
M
Electrical Roulette
Loyola High School
INT
SPM
E
Résumé du projet
The goal of this project was to test different strength magnets on magnetic wire to see which magnets were the most cost-efficient (which ones costed the least per ampere). This was done by
constructing a generator-like apparatus so as to simulate the use of a real generator.
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233
Sexe Nom du projet
Gabriel Sari
M
Alexandre Apostolatos
M
Man Vs. Wild
École
Loyola High School
INT
SS
E
Loyola High School
Résumé du projet
Antibiotic resistance is a serious problem the medical community is facing. This occurs when bacteria have "outsmarted" conventional antibiotics. The objective of this experiment was to
determine which means, natural or conventional antibiotics are more effective in terms of eradicating or preventing the future growth of Bacillus subtillis.
131
Zakary Guertin
M
Quest To Light A LED
Macdonald High School
JUN
BIO
E
JUN
SPM
E
Résumé du projet
My project is about which fruit out of lemonds, patatos, grapes and bananas could produce the most amount of electrisaty.
132
Domenic Nudo
M
Lasers & Jello & Lights-Oh My!
Résumé du projet
I used three different coloured lasers and tested to see if they passed through or were absorbed when pointed at eight different coloured gelatins. I also calculated the speed of light as it
passed through them, using Snell's law, and compared it to the speed of light through air.
235
Triana Gonzalez-Sanchez
F
Inflamed Arteries
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
Inflamed arteries models the human cardiovascular system. A functioning model of the cardiovascular system was built to test if a difference in diameter of an artery (due to disease) would
affect blood flow rate, then research was conducted to see what would cause such problems, and what comes of it.
236
Eric Beaudoin
M
Sound Judgement
INT
INGI
E
Résumé du projet
I took three different types of household materials and tested them to see which was the best for Sound Proofing. I build three boxes out of the materials and put a speaker inside the boxes
then sealed it all. I used two neighborhood type sounds and one music.
323
Dana Silerova
F
Filters Exposed
S1
SS
E
Résumé du projet
This project tested the capabilities of several water filters designed to purify water for human consumption. The filters were tested with various salt and sugar solutions. The solutions were
characterized before and after filtration by measuring conductivity, density and spectral properties.
234
Rubab Raja
F
Kaitlin Buenviaje
F
So You Think You Know Clean?
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
"So You Think You Know Clean" shows the effectiveness of different cleaning products on the types of bacteria found on the Macdonald High School main doors. We grew bacteria in petri
dishes during the span of 7 days while observing the amount of colonies and the growth of the bacteria.
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Stand Exposants
322
Sexe Nom du projet
Nathan Ladd
M
Kevin Aumond
M
Measuring the speed of light
École
S1
SPM
E
S1
SS
E
Résumé du projet
We wanted to try and acquire the speed of light by microwaving food and see which food would work the best.
325
Sonia Anchouche
F
From Chromatin to Cancer
Marianopolis College
Résumé du projet
This science fair project focuses on fundamental epigenetic targets to the metastatic process. The purpose of this project is to examine the methylation levels of the four genes SHISA2, G0S2,
CK068 and TMEM156 in invasive and non-invasive prostate, liver and breast cancer cell lines.
326
ZiTong Wang
M
The Future of Computer Screens
S1
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
This project presents a way to make transparent computer screens, its principles and its efficiency. Furthermore, such a screen may become interactive with the help of a simple webcam. The
computer screen becomes interactive without a touch technology or external hardware such as a mouse of a keyboard.
348
Jakub Qazi
M
Ephb4 and Heart Rate
S2
SS
E
Résumé du projet
The project consists in testing whether the Ephb4 gene has a regulatory effect on heart rate. To do so, multiple PCRs were conducted. Additionally, the effect of different concentrations of an
Ephb4 inhibitor on the individual beating rates of cardiomyocytes in a primary cell culture.
349
Nivatha Balendra
F
Don't Cry Over Spilled Oil!
S2
STE
E
Résumé du projet
The focus of this project was to find biosurfactant producing strains of Pseudomonas sp. which can effectively clear oil spills in an environmentally-friendly manner. Furthermore, the strains of
Pseudomonas sp. were genetically modified in order to increase the yield of biosurfactant production, thereby increasing the efficiency of oil emulsification.
324
Wei Guang Bi
M
Si Da Ling
M
The Design to Transcend Dreams
S1
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
A paper bridge was designed and built to support the weight equivalent to that of one to three people. The bridge was constructed using only print paper, white glue, hot glue, and tape. It was
tested by gradually adding gym weights to the top.
345
Yu Chen Hou
M
Steven Kong
M
Geographical Data I/O
S2
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
Our software design project is an Android application that facilitates access to free and open source geographical data. In its current version, it helps users locate nearby restaurants and
amenities by using the GPS receiver in smartphones and Internet access. It can be modified for use in location sensitive operations.
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Stand Exposants
346
Sexe Nom du projet
Ruoping Li
M
Zhao Du
M
Pulsed UV Nitrogen Laser
École
S2
SPM
C
Résumé du projet
The purpose of this project is to build a pulsed ultraviolet laser using molecular nitrogen as lasing medium and confirm that it is emitting coherent light at the expected 337.1nm. Challenges
include the elimination of stray inductance of the electrical circuit and the construction of a robust vacuum chamber.
347
Mansib Rahman
M
Stephen Thangathurai
M
MARISA
S2
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
At the onset of a natural disaster, rescue services must tediously collect data about the affected area before beginning to assist. MARISA aims to alleviate this issue by providing data about
survivors and hazards to emergency services in real-time via the use of sensors and the cloud.
133
Sivan Milton
F
Charlotte Van Dyke-Talbot
F
Pure as Mud
Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School
JUN
STE
C
JUN
STE
E
JUN
STE
E
Résumé du projet
The purpose of this project is to create a system that is inexpensive, eco friendly, easy to build at home and filters nitrates, copper and iron from water using natural materials.
134
Rosalia Poplawski
F
Julia Goodman
F
Absorbency Alternatives
Résumé du projet
This project compares the absorbency of Silica Gel to that of Baking Soda, Cornstarch, Uncooked Rice and Cotton.
135
Emma Waxlax
F
Esme Bonnell
F
Spotless Spills
Résumé du projet
The project was to determine the efficacy of three innovative methods when cleaning up oil spills. We experimented using hair and mushrooms, Styrofoam and unprocessed cotton. In
conclusion, we accepted our hypothesis in saying that hair and mushrooms cleaned up the most amount of oil of the three methods.
327
Rosetta Cammalleri
F
Grace Beattie
F
Make It Or Break It
S1
INGI
E
Résumé du projet
Make it or break it is a project to determine whether or not a concrete mixture can be produced using foreign materials such as, cotton, sisal rope, manila rope and plastic that can undergo a
large degree of force greater than that of a constant.
328
Jessica Hier
F
Tiffany Samaan
F
Worm Up to It!
S1
BIO
E
Résumé du projet
The physical properties of a homemade bioplastic, a store-bought biodegradable plastic, and non-biodegradeable plastic were observed. Afterwards, one sample of each plastic was placed in
a vermicomposting bin for the span of four weeks. The homemade plastic had a 100% mass degradation, while the others had a 0% mass degradation.
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329
Sexe Nom du projet
Joelle Amir
F
Anh-Huy Ho
F
Wave To Save
École
S1
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
By building a soundproof box using specific materials attached to a speaker system, the sound waves from the system will create a great amount of air pressure through the box, which causes
a wind turbine to rotate, thus powering a motor and creating a current.
330
Judy Gaffar
F
Natalie Pang
F
Magnefficient Magnets
S1
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
The purpose of our project was to design an electromagnetic track in order to move a car across it. This could be incorporated in bridges and ferries and cars would not be emitting green
house gases.
136
Thomas Ribeiro
M
Sushi for Dinner?
Mother Teresa Junior High School
JUN
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
For my science fair project, I redesigned my own model of a hydroelectric dam that would not be a threat to local ecosystems and migratory aquatic species (hydraulic conditions, turbines and
pressure) while still maintaining and considering the amount of electricity generated from the dam's turbine.
137
chiara silvaggio
F
RF RADIATION, ARE WE SAFE?
Queen of Angels Academy
JUN
SS
E
Résumé du projet
I will be testing the electronic devices in my house that give off radiofrequency waves. I will measure how much radiation we are exposed to on a daily basis and compare that to the Health
Canada standard guidelines. I will give precautionary measures on how to avoid potentially harmful radiation.
239
Yassmine Boctor-Moghaddam
F
Death Rays
INT
SV
E
Résumé du projet
I experimented on E. Coli bacteria and its effects once exposed to UV light. I made 15 culture plates with E. coli bacteria; 5 groups of 3 plates, all under the UV light during different times.
240
Castelina Massuda
F
Is it Worth the Extra Mile?
INT
STE
E
Résumé du projet
The purpose of this experiment was comparing different octane ratings of gasoline in relationship to the cost. I placed gasoline into an engine and timed how long the engine ran for to see if
the level of octane in gasoline would have an effect on the performance of an engine.
241
Kelly Farina
F
Future Fuel
INT
STE
E
Résumé du projet
The purpose of my experiments is to examine the efficiencies of different catalysts(cobalt chloride and sodium chloride) in order to make the process of electrolysis of water more efficient and
be able to use it as a source of renewable energy.
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242
Bronte Williams
Sexe Nom du projet
F
UNDER PRESSURE
École
INT
SPM
E
Résumé du projet
During this experiment I will be testing how much pressure each beam can hold before snapping, therefore determining which beam is the strongest. The wood beams will be left in the outside
cold, protected from the snow, to make the experiment realistic in terms of winter conditions.
243
Sian Desparois
F
Rust, Rubble: Lots of Trouble!
INT
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
This project proposes a replacement for the Champlain Bridge that will provide the citizens of the region and those who pass through with a bridge that serves their current and future needs,
through innovative uses of materials that support sustainability and efficiency in the building and maintenance of the bridge.
999
Adriane Stacey-Delisle
F
Don't Pollute the H2O!
JUN
STE
E
Karihwenhawi Kirby
Résumé du projet
Water samples from three water samples were taken (St. Lawrece Seaway, Kahnawake Quarry, and tap water). The pH of these sources of water were tested and the tap water was analyzed
for chlorine. The seaway and Quarry water were tested for E. coli.
999
Liana Voizard
F
Worms=The Soil Scientists
JUN
STE
E
Kyana Doyon De-Vera
Résumé du projet
The purpose of this project is to determine if plants will grow faster in soil that contains worms than plants without worms. We also wanted to understand why worms are important for our
ecosystem.
237
Melanie Alfonso
F
Jenna Donaldson
F
Too Hot to Handle
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
E. coli was used to test capsaicin’s ability to inhibit bacterial growth. In this experiment, eight different peppers were mixed with a saline solution and spread on agar plates with E.coli to
determine which one of the eight peppers is the strongest antibacterial.
238
Emma Rispler
F
Alexa Chartier
F
fixatioN station
INT
STE
E
Résumé du projet
We are experimenting with alfalfa plants containing bacteria called Sinorhizobium melitoli, while observing its symbiotic relationship with nitrogen gas in the atmosphere,creating the
phenomenon of nitrogen fixation. We are testing the legumes with nitrogen fertilizer to compare the effects of additional nitrogen in the soil.
141
joey falconi
M
The Press Switch
Rosemere High School
JUN
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
i designed a pressure plate that opens house lights to simplify handicaps' life.
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142
Jeremy Di Lallo
Sexe Nom du projet
M
Videogame Madness
École
JUN
SS
E
Résumé du projet
If I make the subject play a violent video game, the subject’s blood pressure and respiratory rate will increase. The heart rate will go down because the sympathetic nervous system blocks.
When playing a non-violent videogame the body’s blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate will not significantly change.
143
Benjamin Couto
M
Biohydromagnetism
JUN
STE
E
Résumé du projet
My project is about testing whether the presence of an added magnetic field affects the fresh mass of hydroponically grown plants. I tested 4 species of plants over a 6 week period,
comparing the fresh mass of the magnetically exposed and the control plants (no presence of a magnetic field).
138
Elizabeth Hua
F
Jennifer Hua
F
An Attractive Alternative
JUN
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
We built a light powered by the rotation of magnets inside a coil of copper wire. It was designed to replace batteries with a longer lasting and cheaper power source. Unfortunately, our device
requires mechanical energy to function.
139
Marina Delli Colli
F
Megan Araujo
F
Hydrogel Crystals
JUN
SS
E
Résumé du projet
Can hydrogel crystals be used as drug delivery system? The purpose of this expirement was to determine which chemical agent (salt, sugar, vinegar and water) was more efficient in the
process of drug release. Our resutls show that hydrogel crystals have a greater reaction to acidic substances.
140
Arianne Dumeignil
F
Erika Bériau
F
Care About the Air
JUN
STE
E
Résumé du projet
Our question is: Does the type of environment affect the amount of air pollution. We placed microscope slides in residential, natural and transportation areas with Vaseline on them and
counted the amount of particles on the slide with a dissecting microscope. Transportation areas polluted the most.
999
samuel goyette
M
nathan hannaburg
M
Hovercraft
Rosemount High School
JUN
INGI
C
JUN
SV
E
Rosemount High School
Résumé du projet
As a team we made a r/c hovercraft that can glide on smooth surface aprox. 10 feet without the aid of a human.+
145
Lia Loebenberg
F
Why-Fi?
Royal West Academy
Résumé du projet
This project investigates the effect of microwave radiation on living cells by measuring and comparing bacterial growth from cultures of E. coli that were exposed to EM radiation for different
periods of time. The ultimate goal is to shed awareness on the potential dangers of EMR emitted by household devices.
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244
Abhishek Chakraborty
Sexe Nom du projet
M
Effects of Folic Acid on Cells
École
Royal West Academy
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
RBCs and WBCs, Cos-7 & HeLa cells were treated with Folic Acid (FA) and assayed. Drastic negative effects in the blood cells & older Cos-7 generations and surprisingly improved health in
HeLa cells was observed. In HeLa cells; the use of co-factor Zinc (Zn) decreased the effects of FA prominently.
245
Huang Edward
M
Comparing Sorting Algorithms
Royal West Academy
INT
INGI
E
Royal West Academy
S1
SV
E
Résumé du projet
I will be testing different sorting algorithms to see the disadvantages and advantages of each one.
332
Benoit Yu
M
Danger of Diluting Antiseptics
Résumé du projet
In this experiment, bacteria resistance to different concentrations of antibacterial agents was examined. The experiment's purpose is to validate or invalidate the commonly known statement
that overly-diluted medication and disinfectants increase the development of super bacteria. In the end, this statement was approved.
333
Nicholas Koziris
M
Beet-ing Down Blood Pressure
Royal West Academy
S1
SS
E
Résumé du projet
The experiment showed a decrease in blood pressure (Mean Arterial Pressure) that occurred after consumption of nitrate from beetroot juice in a randomized crossover trial that involved 27
sixteen/seventeen year olds. The findings showed a decrease of 1.9% with 4.8 mmol of nitate and 4.8% with 9.6 mmol of nitrate.
999
Logan Stack
M
Voting:More Than Meets the Eye
Royal West Academy
INT
SH
E
Résumé du projet
The aim of this series of three studies was to determine whether youth associate character traits based on the age or gender of a political candidate, what specific characteristics are
associated with age or gender, and how much of an impact they have relative to the candidate’s occupation or message.
331
Tian Yi Chen
F
Christina Dahdah
F
Neuropathy: The TENS Treatment
Royal West Academy
S1
SS
E
Royal West Academy
Résumé du projet
More than 9 million Canadians are affected by diabetes and 60% of them will suffer from diabetic neuropathy caused by damaged nerves in corporal extremities. We are evaluating the effects
of transcutaneous electrical stimulation on reducing diabetes-induced pain and regenerating damaged nerves in the Peripheral Nervous System.
248
Ryan Antel
M
Prime Time
St. George's School of Montreal
INT
SH
E
Résumé du projet
The purpose of my experiment was to see if priming can affect performance on a test. The results show that subjects who were primed by being told that a test is hard performed better on
that test than subjects who were told that the same test was easy.
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334
miranda Weigensberg
Sexe Nom du projet
F
Migration to Nowhere
École
S1
STE
E
Résumé du projet
Migration to Nowhere determined that the range at which monarch butterflies are migrating north has expanded between 1960 and 2012. Additionally, the latitudinal distribution of monarch
sightings, the proportion of monarchs beyond the northern limits of milkweed in Eastern Canada, and the yearly spring arrival dates of monarchs was observed.
335
Alexandra Cohen
F
INGAP Circles Around Diabetes
S1
SS
E
Résumé du projet
A novel diabetes treatment called Islet NeoGenesis Associated Protein (INGAP) regenerates the insulin-producing pancreatic cells, however its half-life is extremely short. This investigation
will examine whether the circular permutant of INGAP causes an increase in cell proliferation in vitro in comparison to the linear version, therefore increasing its efficacy.
246
Isha Levy
F
Erin Reim
F
Mean Behind The Scene?
INT
SH
E
Résumé du projet
This experiment investigated the effects of peer pressure and bullying on adult women (ages 35-55), compared to teenage girls (ages 13-15). The results showed that adult women did not
actively bully the victim like the teenagers did, however they also were not active bystanders.
247
Hayley Richman
F
Kathleen Adams-Gossage
F
Cover Girl?
INT
SH
E
Résumé du projet
The purpose of this project was to determine the effect that a high school student’s appearance has on the judgments made upon them. It was hypothesized that the same subject dressed in
three different outfits would be judged differently in each outfit by other high school students.
147
Deschanel Li
F
Yum! Bugs!
The Study
JUN
SV
E
Résumé du projet
Yum! Bugs! is a project about the Venus flytrap (dionaea muscipula). This plant is known for its traps that close to catch insects, arachnids and invertebrates. For this project, several aspects
of the Venus flytrap will be tested, such as growth, trigger hair timing and digestion time.
251
Bridget Zicha
F
Can You See It Now?
The Study
INT
SV
E
The Study
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
This project tested the peripheral vision of people with different eye colours.
252
Kate Haichin
F
See-through polish?
Résumé du projet
The experiment assessed the effect of nail polish and nail coverings on oxygen saturation in the blood using a pulse oximeter during exercise on human subjects.
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253
Sarah Petrecca
Sexe Nom du projet
F
Is Triclosan Bactericidal?
École
The Study
INT
SV
E
Résumé du projet
The goal of the project was to determine the effects of Triclosan on the bacteria living in the human mouth. The results demonstrate that toothpastes that contain Triclosan reduced the amount
of bacteria whereas the human mouth produces more bacteria when a toothpaste that doesn't contain Triclosan is used.
254
Sophie Battat
F
UV! Clean Out The Spout
The Study
INT
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
The goal of this project was to build the prototype of a system that uses ultraviolet (UV) radiation as the method to disinfect faucet walls and aeration screens laden in harmful biofilms.
336
Madison Meehan
F
TCAs & Breast Cancer Migration
The Study
S1
SS
E
Résumé du projet
I was able to show that the anti-depressant drugs Imipramine and its active metabolite Desipramine inhibit breast cancer cell migration in vitro. In an era where new gene targets are rapidly
being discovered there will be a need to block these genes with drugs that are already approved in clinic.
146
Zoe Wong
F
Emma Dubroca
F
The Bouncing Ball Dilemma
The Study
JUN
SPM
E
The Study
Résumé du projet
Using the laws of physics, we explored how temperature, ground surfaces, and ball materials affect the rebound height of a ball, when dropped from a height of one metre. We explained our
results with the first law of thermodynamics, the ideal gas law, and the law of conservation of momentum.
249
Victoria Beaulé
F
Rachel Kwong
F
Correlation Relations
The Study
INT
SPM
E
INT
SS
E
JUN
STE
E
The Study
Résumé du projet
Analysis of hand eye dominance and its effect on the accuracy of foul shots in basketball.
250
Tiffany Mach
F
Catherine Boisvert
F
Nicotine Overkill?
The Study
The Study
Résumé du projet
What are the effects of nicotine on the proliferation of MCF-7 breast cancer cells compared to the human mammary epithelial cells?
150
Emma Conyers
F
Up Or Sideways
Trafalgar School For Girls
Résumé du projet
The goal of this project is to test plants to see if they can grow vertically instead of upwards because the humane population is decreasing daily and there is less space to grow crops. This
project will test pea seeds to see if they can be grown in vertical gardens.
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151
Jenna Blatt
Sexe Nom du projet
F
Walk-Away Walker
École
JUN
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
The Walk-Away Walker is a normal walker that incorporates two detachable canes. The point of this project is to help the elderly maneuver in tight spaces. This project has a safety aspect for
the elderly by securing the canes in places.
152
Jessica Macintosh
F
Sweet Diabetes
JUN
SS
E
Résumé du projet
This project tests 8 different foods and beverages for their levels of glucose to see which foods and beverages are the best for a diabetic to have when their blood sugar is too low.
153
Julia Rochford
F
Keep Calm and Treble On
JUN
SS
E
JUN
SPM
E
JUN
SS
E
Résumé du projet
This project tested three different types of inserts in Irish dancing shoes.
148
Martucci Gabriella
F
skye scruton
F
Crystal Math
Résumé du projet
This project attempts to grow crystals under different conditions using different ingredients.
149
Olivia Candido
F
Taylor Savelson
F
Do You Feel Me Now?
Résumé du projet
The goal of our project is to see if there is one part of the body that is more sensitive than the other. Our project is testing the level of body sensitivity in 3 different age groups and seeing which
part of the body is most sensitive.
156
Kaitlyn Montpetit
F
Batteries: Thermal Performance
Villa Maria High School
JUN
INGI
E
Résumé du projet
This experiment aims to determine the effect of temperature on the amount of time batteries are able to perform useful work. This was accomplished by monitoring voltage and current in a
simple circuit consisting of two AA batteries and a light bulb at temperatures ranging from -18C to +50C.
157
Brooks Reid-Constantin
F
Are we highlighting in vain?
JUN
SH
E
Résumé du projet
This project looked at the effect of highlighting on memory retention. Three groups of female 8th grade students were given a list of 10 words to memorize and recopy, and then a brain
diagram to memorize and relabel. Group A's material was 100% highlighted, B's was 0%, C's was 50%.
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340
Ghislaine Sinclair
Sexe Nom du projet
F
It's Raining Concrete
École
S1
INGI
E
Résumé du projet
Scale-sized concrete beams were built and reinforced using four arrangements of steel. A homemade testing apparatus, using a hydraulic jack (as the load) and a load cell (to record data),
tested their load-carrying capacities.
154
Erica Sun
F
Katelyn McQuillen
F
SEE O2
JUN
STE
E
Résumé du projet
This project was launched to discover whether light is essential for photosynthesis to occur. Aquatic plants produce oxygen in the form of bubbles which we captured using a funnel and a test
tube making it easy for us to measure. We learned that light is a vital factor for life.
155
Alessia Polisena
F
Robin Petrogiannis
F
The Power of Citrus Fruits.
JUN
SPM
E
Résumé du projet
We intended to power a small LED light bulb using various citrus fruits. We measured the acidity levels using a volt meter and Universal PH Paper. We believed that the lemon would exhibit
the highest acidity content, resulting in the highest voltage and thus the brightest light bulb.
338
Mercedes Chau
F
Nithya Chari
F
Solar Cooker
S1
INGI
C
S1
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
In this project, four different size solar cooker ovens were constructed to see which dimension would best heat up water in a test tube.
339
Julia Rodighiero
F
Alessia Palazzese
F
Forest Fires
Résumé du projet
Our project focuses on forest fires and how their spreading patterns can be pre-determined through the use of our own computer model. Their patterns are determined based on surrounding
variables that we chose to include;these variables are easy to change by the user.
999
Caitlin Bard
F
Emma Malcomber
F
Upside Down World
S1
SS
E
S1
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
Involved subjects wearing inversion goggles to test the perceptual adaption of the brain.
341
Dalia Renzullo
F
Christina Aladas
F
Intuitive Inventing
Vincent Massey Collegiate
Résumé du projet
A circuit board connected to any conductive or moisture retaining substance has the ability to control any computer key through simple connections and reprogramming! This intuitive inventing
kit can be used for communication among the deaf, toddlers, animals and even for an early introduction to computers for toddlers.
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Stand Exposants
342
Sexe Nom du projet
Julia Levantian
F
Vincent Vitulli
M
Creating a Microbial Fuel Cell
École
S1
STE
E
Résumé du projet
A microbial fuel cell converts chemical energy into electricity. Sludge was used to determine the voltage of the circuit created and what could be powered by it. This process is an eco-friendly,
renewable energy source and can reduce waste-water treatment costs which would benefit people living in developing countries.
160
David Ballas
M
L'océan en crise
West Island College
JUN
STE
E
INT
SS
C
West Island College
INT
INGI
C
Résumé du projet
J'ai fait un simulation d'un océan déverser de pétrole et j'ai utiliser 4 matériel qui peuvent absorber l'huile à moteur (foin,brin de scie, litière de chat et balle de coton).
256
David Aronoff
M
Don't let it go to your head!
West Island College
Résumé du projet
Le but du projet est de créer un étui de téléphone qui réduira le niveau de radiation électromagnétique qui est émise par un téléphone cellulaire.
257
Jessica Bloom
F
iCharge
Résumé du projet
C'est un chargeur pour des piles alcalines donc les piles qui sont dites "non-rechargeable".
258
Maya Levy
F
A Different Ball Of Wax
West Island College
INT
SS
C
Amanda Plagakis
F
La vitamine C'est dans ton jus
West Island College
JUN
SS
E
Helen Vitsentzatos
F
JUN
SS
E
Résumé du projet
I invented flavored wax for braces.
158
West Island College
Résumé du projet
Nous avons expérimenté pour voir si le degrée de transparence d'un contenant influence la quantité de vitamine C dans le jus d'orange.
159
Emily Carelli
F
sabrina tehrani
F
Le sucre caché...
West Island College
West Island College
Résumé du projet
Nous avons mesuré le "vrai" montant de sucre dans les boissons gazeuses que l'on boit fréquemment.
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Stand Exposants
255
Sexe Nom du projet
Vicky Provias
F
Gaby Levy
F
Stairway to Heaven
École
West Island College
INT
INGI
C
West Island College
Résumé du projet
Our object is a bookshelf where the bottom two shelves can slide out and serve as stair to help vertically challenged people can reach an object of their desire that's on the shelf they can't
reach.
260
Ben Azoulay
M
Centripetal Force
Westmount High School
INT
SPM
E
INT
SS
E
Résumé du projet
Our project illustrates the power of centripetal force by observing a marble travel through JELL-O.
259
Lily Ragauskas
F
Rishkat Khan
F
Nail Polish or Poison Polish?
Résumé du projet
Our project revolves around the different chemicals in nail polish. We chose three well knows nail polish brands and we put them on for a five day period. At the end of the five day period we
analyzed the condition of the nail polishes.
343
Hanen Falah
F
Elisa Cura
F
The surface tension of water
S1
STE
E
S1
SH
E
Résumé du projet
our project is experimenting the surface tension of water using a penny, using three different solutions.
344
Mira Burghed
F
Andra Tudor
F
Shaping Your Thoughts
Résumé du projet
Our project is a psychological experiment, whose purpose is to test and study how the brain processes shapes and words.
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