Selected Past Junior Academy of Science Titles
*BIOCHEMISTRY
Middle School
Underclassmen
There’s Iron in My Cereal???
Which Biofuel is more efficient?
Which… will make the potato soak up the most water? What Objects Have Carbon?
Effectiveness of Preservatives Found in Hamburgers
Which Nut Has the Most Potential Thermal Energy?
Upperclassmen
Effects of IPTG on Protein Expression
Total Antioxidant Capacity of Fruits
*BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY
Middle School
Underclassmen
The Addition of Invisible Words
Does highlighting help you remember more easily?
Does Color Affect Heart Rate and Blood Pressure?
The Stroop Effect (and its Effect on Mental Stress)
Does Multitasking Affect Teacher’s Memorization?
The Effects of Music on Reaction Time
Upperclassmen
The Effects of Sudoku Puzzles on Logical Thinking Skills
The Effect of Audio in Video Games on Mathematical Ability
Music Makes You Lose Control; Testing Driver Reaction
*BIOLOGY
Middle School
Underclassmen
Effect of Magnetism on Plant Growth
Does temperature affect the activity of hissing cockroaches?
The Effect of Illumination on Microorganism Growth
The Effects of Popular Beverages on Tooth Enamel
What is the most effective way of cleaning a toothbrush?
Bacterial Growth of Various Infant Formulas
Upperclassmen
The Affects (!) of Non-Point Source pollution on Ankistrodesmus populations
Bacteria in Acne
Crime Scene Investigation
The Effects of Nitrate and Phosphate Levels on Algae
*BOTANY
Middle School
Underclassmen
Energy Drinks Effects on Plant Growth
Plantastic Fertilizers
Does darkness have an effect on the growth of grass?
Effects of Gibberellic Acid on Basil Growth
The Differential Effect of Specific Light Spectra on Plant Growth
Do Hydroponic Plants Grow Faster Than Traditional Soil Plants?
Upperclassmen
The Effect of Rhizobia on Plant Growth
The Effect of Soy Protein on Lima Beans
*CHEMISTRY
Middle School
Underclassmen
What Substance Prevents Apples From Turning Brown?
Speed of Ice Cube Melting
Which Paper Towel Brand Is The Most Absorbent?
Which will clean a penny better, acids or bases?
Which Orange Juice Contains the Most Vitamin C?
What Solute Has the Greatest Influence on the Melting Point of Ice?
Comparison of Efficiency of Ethanol Synthesis by Yeast with Diff. Sugars
Does pH affect copper pipes?
Upperclassmen
The Effect of Bleach on Luminol Chemiluminescence
Synthesis of Aspiring
Determination of Iron by Redox Titration
Gassification of Wood Fibers: Which wood produces the most gas?
(There is an ENGINEERING category that is brand new for this year – if you like building and have a practical idea for a creation, this may be
the category for you!)
Selected PJAS Titles
*COMPUTER SCIENCE (see Math Description)
*EARTH SCIENCE
Upperclassmen
(Mostly Middle School)
Fire Extinguishing Robot
Overclocking, is it worth it?
Development of an Analytical Reading Parser
Astronauts in a Blanket!
What is the Best Protection from the Sun’s Damaging UV Rays?
Birth Rate vs. Lunar Phase
*ECOLOGY
Middle School
Underclassmen
Does acid mine drainage affect the reprodcution of planaria?
The Effect of Diet on the Regeneration of Planaria
How Does Parking Lot Runoff Affect Daphnia?
Effects of Acid Mine Drainage on Daphnia
The Effect of Aluminum Chloride on Protists
The Effect of Fracking Chemicals on Daphnia
Upperclassmen
Styrofoam Recycling with Limonene
The Affects (!) of Methane on Dissolved Oxygen in an Aquatic Ecosystem
*MATHEMATICS (These projects are very different – typically about learning a topic not covered in HS/MS curriculum, rather
than unique research. Many that I haven’t selected use a topic that is covered in future classes.)
Middle School
Underclassmen
Upperclassmen
Pascal’s Triangle
Egyptian Math
Linear Programming
Complex Numbers
Taxicab Geometry
Right Triangle Trigonometry
Non-Euclidean Geometry
The Height of a Pop Fly
Sierpinski’s Triangle
Mathematics of Photography
Spherical Trigonometry
Representations of the Golden Ratio
Monty Hall Problem – (This would be good for any level!)
Japanese Temple Geometry
The Calculus of Rainbows
*MICROBIOLOGY
Middle School
Underclassmen
Does Onion Kill Bacteria?
What Mouthwash Works Best?
Which hand sanitizer works best?
Bacterial Growth on Reusable Grocery Bags
The Antibacterial Effects of Mouthwash
The Antibacterial Effects of Common Food Preservatives
Upperclassmen
The Effects of E. coli on the Chloroplasts of Photosynthetic Protists
The Effectiveness of Acne Treatments
Bacteria Count on Money
Production of beta-galactosidase by E. coli through transformation
*PHYSICS
Middle School
Underclassmen
How Sound Affects Kinetic Energy?
Magnetisim: Hot or Not
Which Golfball Works the Best for Distance?
Testing the Wattage of light bulbs
Which Bridge Design is Best?
What insulation is the most fire resistant?
Aerodynamics of airplane wings
Does Different Color Hair Produce Different Amounts of Static Electricity
What is the Best Angle for Eliminating Red Eye From a Photograph?
The effect of temperature on the resistance of wire
Upperclassmen
Affect (!) of Ball Rotation on Hitting a Softball
SPF Protection
Viscosity of Motor Oils
The effect of Music on Muscular Endurance
Properties of an Electromagnet in Determining Field Strength
*ZOOLOGY
Underclassmen
Upperclassmen
Flatworm Regeneration
Effects of Medications on Daphnia
Which Paper Towel Brand Is The Most Absorbent?
Which will clean a penny better, acids or bases?
Which Orange Juice Contains the Most Vitamin C?
What Solute Has the Greatest Influence on the Melting Point of ?
Comparison of Efficiency of Ethanol Synthesis by Yeast with Diff. Sugars
Does pH affect copper pipes?