4/13/23, 9:28 AM Pure Mathematics Science Projects

Pure Mathematics Science Projects (43 results)

Wikipedia defines mathematics as "the study of quantity, structure, space and change." With a definition like that, it's easy to see why math
is often called "the language of science." Math is essential for analyzing and communicating scientific results, and for stating scientific
theories in a way that is clear, succinct, and testable.

M&M Math
Science Fair Project Idea
It has been said that, "Life is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you're going
to get" (Forrest Gump in Forrest Gump, 1994). In this science project you can test the
"Forrest Gump Chaos Theory" by using M&M's®, which are much cheaper than a box of
chocolates. What if life is more like a bag of M&M's? Find out in this science project if
some things in life are predictable by using the awesome power of statistics. Read more

Basketball: The Geometry of Banking a Basket

Science Fair Project Idea
If you've ever played or watched basketball, you might already know that your chances
of successfully banking a shot on the backboard are higher in certain positions on the
basketball court, even when keeping the distance from the hoop the same. Ever
wondered what would account for this? Do you think you could actually explain this using
geometry? This science project will put your knowledge of geometry and algebra to good
use. You will calculate and quantify how much more difficult it is to… Read more

Design Your Own 3D Printed Optical Illusion

Science Fair Project Idea
The "impossible arrow" is an amazing optical illusion: an arrow that always seems to
point to the right, even when you rotate it 180°. If you place the arrow in front of a mirror,
however, its reflection points to the left! How does this illusion work? Can you design
your own "impossible" shapes? Try this project and find out! Read more

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What's the Fastest Way to Solve Rubik's Cube?

Science Fair Project Idea
If you like solving challenging puzzles, this could be a good project for you. In this project you will research different methods for
solving a Rubik's cube, and then do an experiment to compare them to each other. Which method works fastest? Read more

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Hacking the Air Gap: Stealing Data from a Computer that isn't Connected to the Internet
Science Fair Project Idea
You might think that one sure-fire way to keep your computer safe from hackers is to
disconnect it from the internet entirely. But did you know that even without internet, a
computer can transmit data using light, sound, vibrations, or even heat? In this project,
you will investigate how a spy or hacker can steal data from an "air-gapped" computer
that has no internet connection. You can even use a smartphone equipped with a sensor
app to demonstrate how the data can be picked up by a nearby… Read more

Devising an Algorithm for Solving Rubik's Cube

Science Fair Project Idea
If you're the kind of person who has taken apart your Rubik's cube in order to grease the
inside parts so it will move more smoothly, this could be a great project for you. We'll
show you three sets of move sequences that accomplish specific rearrangements of the
cube. Can you devise a way to solve the cube using only these three move sequences?
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Juice Box Geometry

Science Fair Project Idea
Juice boxes are so convenient—just poke the straw in and sip away! But have you ever
noticed that some juice boxes don't seem to have much juice, even when they have a lot
of packaging? It might surprise you how much thought goes into the design and
manufacturing of a juice box. Each manufacturer has carefully calculated how big each
side should be to hold a certain amount of juice inside. In this science project, you will
find out how different brands of juice measure up. Read more

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Pick a Card, Any Card

Science Fair Project Idea
No matter what your favorite card game is, we all wish we could use psychic powers to draw the card we want on our turn. You may
not have psychic powers, but you might have the power of probability on your side. In this science project, you will discover how math
can help you avoid the words, "Go fish!" Read more

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The Birthday Paradox

Science Fair Project Idea
This project shows how mathematical probability sometimes contradicts our intuition. Despite the fact that there are 365 days in a
year, if you survey a random group of just 23 people there is a 50:50 chance that two of them will have the same birthday. Don't
believe it? Try this project and see for yourself. Read more

Making Patterns with Rubik's Cube

Science Fair Project Idea
This project challenges you to figure out how to make geometric patterns with Rubik's
Cube. Leaving your cube in one of these positions makes it much more tempting to pick
it up and 'fix' it. Can you figure out how to make a checkerboard, or a cube-within-a-
cube? Can you make only the center piece a different color from the rest? Can you figure
out how to solve the cube from these positions? Read more

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