由於蜘蛛絲複雜的分子結構及產生過程，長久以來一直被視為一個特殊的生物材料(高延展性，高韌性，和高強度)，此外，前人研究指出蜘蛛能自己調控絲的性質，並受到環境的影響。然而，大多數的研究多以結網性蜘蛛為主，只有極少數研究著重在探討非結網性蜘蛛，如:跳蛛。本研究中，以安德遜蠅虎為材料，分析跳蛛的跳躍行為，以及探討曳絲在跳躍過程時所造成的影響。我們初步的研究結果顯示: (一)曳絲在跳蛛跳躍過程中，對於安全降落扮演重要的角色，及(二)跳蛛會藉由改變身體的角度來維持身體的平衡。在跳躍過程中，蜘蛛的跳躍速度會因空氣阻力而減少，但是蜘蛛絲的彈性恢恢復力(根據虎克定律)會讓跳蛛跳躍速度更顯著的減少，並藉著身體的轉動與曳絲的作用達到身體平衡。對於一個非結網性蜘蛛是另外一個不可或缺的輔助工具。相對於其他跳躍動物，有絲的跳蛛具備另一項能減緩降落速度的工具以增加降落的安全性。

用簡單的原理與步驟，設計並 DIY 出一套屬於自己的自製分光光度計，用最方便且便宜的方法，來定量分析實驗中所生成二氧化硫的含量。

網路上有一個有趣的益智遊戲「點燈」，這個遊戲方法很簡單：就是動動腦筋，將畫面上的燈全部點亮就可過關。但是點燈的方法很特別，即是當你點選其中一個燈，該燈以及上下左右四方的燈將會變成與原來相反的狀況。亦即原本亮的燈會變暗；原本暗的燈會變亮。本篇作品主要研究點燈遊戲之基本原理與解法，根據點燈原理設計出一套解題工具（拼圖），並研究出一個「奇偶判別法」合併解題，此外，我們觀察出解的對稱性質與最佳解之規律性來加速破解點燈盤面的速度，進而嘗試將所得出之結論推廣到一般點燈盤面。

此研究的目的是要設計出一套完整編輯顯現數學式、加以計算，並求出解的一套方法與成品。而這項工作的執行者，在此稱之Equatetor 。一般的數學式子，若要計算的話，普通的計算機是不足夠的。原因是它們沒有辦法表現出數學式的「原貌」，例如分號、指數、函數、根號等數學符號混在一起時的情況。於是，我便擬定了一個研究，希望設計出一套更方便且實用的方法。換句話說，我要設計出一個功能強大的工程計算機程式。其中，自然牽扯到數學式子的顯現方式（以MathML 實現），以及計算機科學的演算法及資料結構。我主要的目的有四：(1) 顯示數學式(2) 方便編輯數學式(3) 計算數學式(4) 處理可以以不同形式輸出解答的計算（如輸出分數、根號、函數解等）。研究結果中，成功地運用XML 中的MathML 與二分逼近分數等演算法及若干資料結構，達到了以下實用的幾點：(1) 結構化的數學式編輯(2) 完整地顯示數學式(3) 正確運算並輸出運算式的答案(4) 提供一般數學形式之解（非小數之解）;The object of this study is to design a method and processor which is able to edit, display a mathematical expression representing a number, calculate and output the answer. The executor of this task is called Equatetor. Normal calculators are not adequate for this kind of task. The main reason is that they can’t reveal the original expression, such as fractions, radicals, exponents or mathematic functions. Therefore, a simple and convenient method is needed. To perform the possible way of handling those tasks, a computer program has been written. Several techniques were used, such as MathML, computing algorithms, data structures, and so on. Following are main purposes: (1) Displaying mathematical expressions. (2) Editing mathematical expressions simply. (3) Calculating mathematical expressions. (4) Outputting the answers(in different expressions). And the achievements:(1) Structured methods of editing of mathematical expressions. (2) Displaying mathematical expressions completely. (3) Calculating mathematical expressions precisely. (4) Offering answers in different expressions.

偶然的機會，在木柵動物園蝴蝶館步行道側的人造小溪內發現許多會移動的小葉片，詢問之下，原來裡面躲藏的竟是一隻可愛的小生物。牠亦是石蠶蛾的一種，由於好奇，我們決定探討牠的築巢行為，在長時間的觀察中，發現亦有相關的本能行為出現，故設計下列實驗作一系列的探討。

"Nitrates and phosphates cause eutrophication when present in high concentrations.\r This project aims to employ macrophytes to reduce such macronutrients in water bodies via growth and kinetic studies, which is a unique fusion of methodologies. It also involves a novel design and analysis of several enclosure prototypes to introduce macrophytes into waterways and their effects on the waterway’s ability to convey storm water rapidly away from flood-prone areas.\r Tropical macrophytes (emergent macrophytes Typha angustifolia and Cyperus haspan, submerged macrophytes Hydrilla verticillata and Cabomba aquatica, floating macrophytes Lemna minor) were grown in simulated wastewater with high nitrate and phosphate concentrations. Analysis of the growth and uptake kinetics of the macrophytes showed a correlation between high growth rate and high nitrates and phosphates uptake. C. aquatica had the highest uptake rate for nitrates and phosphates as well as the highest growth rate of 6.11 ± 1.2 % day-1 . The remaining macrophytes were proven to exhibit good phytoremediative properties, with emergent macrophytes C. haspan and T. angustifolia having great affinity (as indicated by a low Km value) for phosphate and nitrate respectively. An analysis of the phytoremediative abilities of each macrophyte was done to provide recommendations for growth in different aquatic areas.\r A total of eight nettings, made from different materials-linen and plastic, and pore sizes were used to design the enclosure prototypes. These enclosures possess a metal skeletal structure for greater stability. Results show that a combination of 2 different nettings provided the best trade-off between ensuring that the macrophytes were contained within the enclosures and minimising the enclosure’s impact on the flow velocity of the waterways. Enclosures could then be attached to existing infrastructure like the float booms as a platform for large scale phytoremediation locally."

掃描式穿隧顯微鏡(Scanning Tunneling Microscope)，是在奈米尺度下觀察物體表面的一大利器。但一台精密的STM，造價動輒數百萬元新台幣，本研究嘗試利用簡單、便宜的材料，製作一台簡易的掃描式穿隧顯微鏡。眾所皆知：掃描式穿隧顯微鏡的關鍵，就是量子力學中的穿隧效應原理，及壓電材料的應用，所以這些主題都是本實驗涉及的內容。除此之外，我們也運用簡單的物理原理，取代價格高昂的儀器，例如：利用彈簧代替昂貴的避震系統等。此研究利用穿隧效應的原理，並進而利用電腦得知樣品表面的結構，以達顯微鏡觀察分析物體之功用。 ;The major purpose of our project is to assemble a simple scanning tunneling microscopy with cheap and available materials for ordinary senior high school students. For example, we use springs for damping instead of electromotive force device. Weweld all the electronic circuit boards for ourselves in order to not only lower the cost but also inspect the inner structure more clearly and precisely. After the microscopy is assembled, we will use it as an appliance to observe the samples of nano-particles. We must repeat this procedure several times so as to make sure that the images we’ve gained is true, not just some disturbances produced by the environment. Finally, the microscopy can be applied to research fields as well as academic courses.

從小我便對熱帶魚有濃厚的興趣，初次在水族館見到鬥魚時，立刻被他那鮮豔美麗的顏色及激烈的打鬥行為所吸引。為什麼他們要打鬥？當它們打鬥時，魚鰭會展開並充血，使體色加深，是否受激素的影響？這一連串的問題在腦中形成，於是在好奇心的驅使下，我們設計了一系列的實驗來尋求答案。

本研究探討有效清洗蔬菜上農藥殘留量的方法，文獻中檢測農藥的方法有『生物法』、『化學法』及『生化法』三種，前兩種方法對我們來說都有不方便的地方，故選擇快速又能檢測出市面上大多數農藥殘留量的『生化法』。但『生化法』需配合昂貴的分光比色儀，因此我們利用計算機上的太陽能光電池、LED、三用電表及保特瓶，成功地設計出一台能『量化』水溶液顏色差異的裝置，我們稱它為『光電池比色儀』。利用『光電池比色儀』檢測樣品1 分鐘，測出的數值我們稱它為V_Lux(Volt Illumination )，當DV_Lux 越小，抑制率越大，表示農藥殘留量越多；反之，越少。最後比較多種清洗小白菜的方法，結果發現『用流動的清水洗3 分鐘』效果最好，破除了多數主婦的迷思。

線蟲為植物發生病蟲害感染的病源之一，而台灣的松樹，目前正面臨著松材線蟲入侵的危機。從文獻的探討中，發現線蟲有其自然界的天敵 － 線蟲捕捉菌。本實驗著重在探討線蟲捕捉菌特殊的捕捉機制。當線蟲捕捉菌附近出現線蟲時，會展生誘引線蟲的物質，並設計了一步步的實驗，去探討此誘引物質的捕蟲效能及其成分。現在，已經發現此誘引物質為一揮發性氣體。往後將會設法增加其誘引氣體的產量，並使用氣相層析儀分析之。最後希望可以將此物質應用到微生物防治上，期望能解決台灣松樹被線蟲感染的問題。 In Taiwan, all of the pine trees have one common problem - nematodes, which causes diseases in plants. And this experiment focuses on the nematodes’ natural enemy - nematophagous fungi and its “peculiarly caused mechanism.” When nematodes appear near nematophagous fungi, the latter will produce some substance to tempt the former. To investigate this alluring substance, a series of experiments are done and systematic steps are taken. The first finding is that this substance is a volatility gas. Later in this research, measures will be taken to make “rematophagous fungi” produce more of this gas. And “gas chromatograph” will be used to analyze this gas in the future. Finally, the possibility of applying this substance to the defensive measure of microbiology will be discussed.

平常煮菜作湯的?和味精，都是一種漂亮的晶體，何不自己動手來做一些假寶石(晶體)呢？說不定能因此而發現一些規律性呢！

We report an investigation on the synthesis, characterization, and application of photonic crystal. In the study of the synthesis of SiO? nanoparticles for the building blocks of photonic crystal, it is found that by changing the concentration of NH3 solution, we are able to control the size of SiO? nanoparticles. After trying several different methods, we discover that the vertical substrate method is the best way to arrange nanoparticles into a periodic structure. From scanning electron microscope, we confirm that SiO? nanoparticles can form a three dimensional hexagonal photonic crystal. From transmission experiment, we find that the wavelength of the minimum transmission is proportional to the size of nanoparticles. This result implies that using photonic crystals we can control the behavior of electromagnetic wave. Finally, we fabricate CdS nanoparticles on the top of photonic crystals with different diameter of SiO? nanoparticles. Using photoluminescence measurements, we show that by controlling the lattice constant of a photonic crystal the luminescent efficiency of CdS nanoparticles can be substantially enhanced. Out results, therefore demonstrate that photonic crystals are very important for the application of light emitting devices. 本研究主要是著重於探討光子晶體合成、特性分析及其應用。在有關合成光子晶體之奈米二氧化矽顆粒方面， 發現在合成過程中利用氨水的溶量可以控制顆粒的大小。在將奈米顆粒排列成光子晶體的研究中， 嘗試了多種方法後， 發現垂直基座法為最快速有效的方法。從掃瞄電子顯微鏡的觀測， 證實奈米顆粒是以六角對稱排列成整齊的光子晶體。在光子晶體的特性分析中， 利用光穿透實驗， 發現電磁波穿透率最小的波長與奈米顆粒成正比關係， 這顯示出可以利用光子晶體來控制光的行為。最後，本研究將光子晶體與硫化鎘奈米顆粒結合，經由光激螢光譜， 證明光子晶體確實可以增進物體之發光效率,這對發光元件的應用， 將有很大的幫助， 可以節省大量的能源