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 Centennial Regional High School 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. 2014-03-18 Page 1 de 26 Stand Exposants 105 Shaan Baig Sexe Nom du projet M Headliner École Centennial Regional High School Classe Catégorie Type 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? Centennial Regional High School 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 Centennial Regional High School 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! Centennial Regional High School S1 SS E Centennial Regional High School 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 Emmanuel Christian School 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 Emmanuel Christian School 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. 2014-03-18 Page 2 de 26 Stand Exposants 304 Marc Gagnon Sexe Nom du projet M The Psychology of Friendship École Emmanuel Christian School Classe Catégorie Type 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 Hebrew Academy High School INT SS E F Bye Bye bacteria Hebrew Academy High School INT SS E Hebrew Academy High School INT SS E Hebrew Academy High School S1 SV E Hebrew Academy High School 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 Hebrew Academy High School 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. 2014-03-18 Page 3 de 26 Stand Exposants 109 Sexe Nom du projet Zachary Rehany M David Friedman M Ants At Work École Hebrew Academy High School Classe Catégorie Type JUN STE E JUN SS E JUN INGI E SPM E Hebrew Academy High School 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? Hebrew Academy High School Hebrew Academy High School 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??? Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) 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? Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) 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 Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) 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). 2014-03-18 Page 4 de 26 Stand Exposants 206 Sexe Nom du projet Simon Tartakovsky M Raphael Hotter M Bat Vision École Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) Classe Catégorie Type INT INGI C Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) 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 Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) INT SS E INT SS E Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) 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 Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) 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 Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) S1 INGI E Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) 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 Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) S1 SV E Herzliah High School (Snowdon Campus) 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. 2014-03-18 Page 5 de 26 Stand Exposants 116 Jason Papagiannis Sexe Nom du projet M Does Colour Affect Taste? École Kells Academy Classe Catégorie Type 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. 2014-03-18 Page 6 de 26 Stand Exposants 118 Sexe Nom du projet Tatiana Grach F Words Have an Impact École Kuper Academy Classe Catégorie Type 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. 2014-03-18 Page 7 de 26 Stand Exposants 314 Leif Truesdale Sexe Nom du projet F Essential Oils École Classe Catégorie Type Lake of Two Mountains High School S1 SPM E Lake of Two Mountains High School 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 Lake of Two Mountains High School S1 INGI E Lake of Two Mountains High School 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 Lake of Two Mountains High School 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 Lake of Two Mountains High School S1 SS E Lake of Two Mountains High School 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. 2014-03-18 Page 8 de 26 Stand Exposants 124 Alycia Di Iorio-Decker Sexe Nom du projet F A for Albedo École Lakeside Academy Classe Catégorie Type 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. 2014-03-18 Page 9 de 26 Stand Exposants 999 Emily Martins Sexe Nom du projet F House For Sale Inderjit Chhina École Lasalle Community Comprehensive High School Classe Catégorie Type INT INGI C Résumé du projet Introducing passive house design concepts to reduce electricity consumption & costs, while unlimited to usual leisure. 219 Lasalle Community Comprehensive High INT INGI C School Lasalle Community Comprehensive High 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 Lasalle Community Comprehensive High INT BIO E School Lasalle Community Comprehensive High 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 Lasalle Community Comprehensive High INT INGI C School Lasalle Community Comprehensive High 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!! Laurier Senior High School INT SPM E Laurier Senior High School 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. 2014-03-18 Page 10 de 26 Stand Exposants 224 Sexe Nom du projet Angel-Rose Henchey F Alexandra Kerasias F Now you see it, Now you don't École Laurier Senior High School Classe Catégorie Type INT SH E Laurier Senior High School 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 Laurier Senior High School S1 SS E Laurier Senior High School 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 Laval Junior High School 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 Laval Junior High School Laval Junior High School 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 Laval Junior High School Laval Junior High School 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. 2014-03-18 Page 11 de 26 Stand Exposants 318 Alexandra Laskaris Sexe Nom du projet F Cell Regeneration Using ATP École Laval Liberty High School Classe Catégorie Type 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 Laval Liberty High School 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? Laval Liberty High School INT SH E INT STE E Laval Liberty High School 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 Laval Liberty High School Laval Liberty High School 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 Laval Liberty High School INT STE E Laval Liberty High School 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. Laval Liberty High School INT BIO E Laval Liberty High School 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 Laval Liberty High School S1 SS E Laval Liberty High School 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. 2014-03-18 Page 12 de 26 Stand Exposants 317 Sexe Nom du projet Kishan Patel M Nicholas Giannoumis M Turn Me On École Laval Liberty High School Classe Catégorie Type S1 INGI C Laval Liberty High School 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 Lindsay Place High School 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 Lindsay Place High School S1 SS C Lindsay Place High School 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. 2014-03-18 Page 13 de 26 Stand Exposants 233 Sexe Nom du projet Gabriel Sari M Alexandre Apostolatos M Man Vs. Wild École Loyola High School Classe Catégorie Type 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! Macdonald High School 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 Macdonald High School 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 Macdonald High School 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 Macdonald High School 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? Macdonald High School INT SS E Macdonald High School 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. 2014-03-18 Page 14 de 26 Stand Exposants 322 Sexe Nom du projet Nathan Ladd M Kevin Aumond M Measuring the speed of light École Macdonald High School Classe Catégorie Type S1 SPM E S1 SS E Macdonald High School 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 Marianopolis College 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 Marianopolis College 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! Marianopolis College 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 Marianopolis College S1 INGI C Marianopolis College 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 Marianopolis College S2 INGI C Marianopolis College 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. 2014-03-18 Page 15 de 26 Stand Exposants 346 Sexe Nom du projet Ruoping Li M Zhao Du M Pulsed UV Nitrogen Laser École Marianopolis College Classe Catégorie Type S2 SPM C Marianopolis College 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 Marianopolis College S2 INGI C Marianopolis College 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 Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School 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 Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School 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 Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School 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 Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School S1 INGI E Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School 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! Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School S1 BIO E Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School 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. 2014-03-18 Page 16 de 26 Stand Exposants 329 Sexe Nom du projet Joelle Amir F Anh-Huy Ho F Wave To Save École Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School Classe Catégorie Type S1 INGI C Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School 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 Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School S1 INGI C Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School 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 Queen of Angels Academy 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? Queen of Angels Academy 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 Queen of Angels Academy 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. 2014-03-18 Page 17 de 26 Stand Exposants 242 Bronte Williams Sexe Nom du projet F UNDER PRESSURE École Queen of Angels Academy Classe Catégorie Type 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! Queen of Angels Academy 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! Queen of Angels Academy 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 Queen of Angels Academy 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 Queen of Angels Academy INT SS E Queen of Angels Academy 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 Queen of Angels Academy INT STE E Queen of Angels Academy 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. 2014-03-18 Page 18 de 26 Stand Exposants 142 Jeremy Di Lallo Sexe Nom du projet M Videogame Madness École Rosemere High School Classe Catégorie Type 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 Rosemere High School 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 Rosemere High School JUN INGI C Rosemere High School 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 Rosemere High School JUN SS E Rosemere High School 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 Rosemere High School JUN STE E Rosemere High School 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. 2014-03-18 Page 19 de 26 Stand Exposants 244 Abhishek Chakraborty Sexe Nom du projet M Effects of Folic Acid on Cells École Royal West Academy Classe Catégorie Type 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. 2014-03-18 Page 20 de 26 Stand Exposants 334 miranda Weigensberg Sexe Nom du projet F Migration to Nowhere École St. George's School of Montreal Classe Catégorie Type 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 St. George's School of Montreal 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? St. George's School of Montreal INT SH E St. George's School of Montreal 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? St. George's School of Montreal INT SH E St. George's School of Montreal 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. 2014-03-18 Page 21 de 26 Stand Exposants 253 Sarah Petrecca Sexe Nom du projet F Is Triclosan Bactericidal? École The Study Classe Catégorie Type 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. 2014-03-18 Page 22 de 26 Stand Exposants 151 Jenna Blatt Sexe Nom du projet F Walk-Away Walker École Trafalgar School For Girls Classe Catégorie Type 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 Trafalgar School For Girls 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 Trafalgar School For Girls JUN SS E Trafalgar School For Girls 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 Trafalgar School For Girls 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? Trafalgar School For Girls Trafalgar School For Girls 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? Villa Maria High School 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%. 2014-03-18 Page 23 de 26 Stand Exposants 340 Ghislaine Sinclair Sexe Nom du projet F It's Raining Concrete École Villa Maria High School Classe Catégorie Type 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 Villa Maria High School JUN STE E Villa Maria High School 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. Villa Maria High School JUN SPM E Villa Maria High School 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 Villa Maria High School S1 INGI C S1 INGI C Villa Maria High School 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 Villa Maria High School Villa Maria High School 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 Villa Maria High School S1 SS E S1 INGI C Villa Maria High School 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 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. 2014-03-18 Page 24 de 26 Stand Exposants 342 Sexe Nom du projet Julia Levantian F Vincent Vitulli M Creating a Microbial Fuel Cell École Classe Catégorie Type Vincent Massey Collegiate S1 STE E Vincent Massey Collegiate 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. 2014-03-18 Page 25 de 26 Stand Exposants 255 Sexe Nom du projet Vicky Provias F Gaby Levy F Stairway to Heaven École West Island College Classe Catégorie Type 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 Westmount High School 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? Westmount High School 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 Westmount High School S1 STE E S1 SH E Westmount High School 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 Westmount High School Westmount High School Résumé du projet Our project is a psychological experiment, whose purpose is to test and study how the brain processes shapes and words. 2014-03-18 Page 26 de 26