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38,465 real projects from ISEF, the Canada-Wide Science Fair,
JSHS, AJAS, the Calgary Youth Science Fair and the California Science & Engineering Fair — searchable by meaning, and filterable by fair,
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CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
In this research project,I will be answering the question, "Can Alzheimer's be reversed by changes in lifestyle or medication?" I will be looking at different risk factors and a medication t…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
A project to find out how genetic algorithms can benefit or not benefit AI.
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
we have ai images and real images we test 2 kids from each class and see if their brain can identify which photos are real and which ones are ai.
CWSF · 2026
Aerospace
Gold Medal
Inspired by the discovery of elemental sulfur on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity Rover, my research determines whether the presence of reduced sulfur (sulfur with extra electrons) can indicate life…
CWSF · 2026
Digital Technology
Gold Medal
By 2052, one quarter of the population will be over the age of 65, with adults over 85 the fastest growing segment. Supporting older adults to age well is a national priority. This project e…
CWSF · 2026
Disease & Illness
Gold Medal
My project focused on the embryonic development of the cerebellum. Little is known about how the cerebellum is formed during early embryonic development, and how its neural pathways are form…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
My project is an experiment to see if which hand drying method leaves more bacteria on hands - hand dryers or paper towels.
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
An autonomous pre-applied patch that detects hemorrhage and transports platelets, via nanobots, directly to the site of bleeding to mitigate blood loss - UofC project supervisors: Jeff Ryzne…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
Comparing CRISPR-Cas9 Therapy with Conventional Treatments for Diabetes
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
A meta analysis comparing how different treatments for Alzheimer's disease impact cognitive function in people with mild Alzheimer's disease). Additionally, we will be creating an ML model t…
CWSF · 2026
Disease & Illness
Gold Medal
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent crises in global health, and the first step in fighting it is correctly identifying whether a bacterium is Gram-positive or Gram-negative — a…
CWSF · 2026
Disease & Illness
Gold Medal
2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, world wide. One of the main tools to decide the treatment is tumor grade, or aggressiveness of the cancer cells. Yet, the patho…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
To quantitatively study and characterize food batteries. Measure Current, Voltage and Voltage Decay. Explore real life applications.
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
I developed an in-line pipe-inspection robot that uses embedded sensors and computer vision to detect structural damage and leak risks in water infrastructure before failures occur.
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
Determining if freezing hockey pucks impacts their performance. I will test how far frozen vs. room temperature hockey pucks will be able to travel, as well as how easily they handle.
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
I will test how long it takes for somebody to read a fictional story with no music, and classical music. They will then answer questions based on the story with no music and classical music.
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
Testing if watching a YouTube short affects your ability to memorize a seven digit number.
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
This experiment compares the efficiency of a Lenz effect heater and a conventional space heater by measuring how much electrical energy each requires to raise the air temperature by 5 °C.
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
Gold Medal
The hazelnut industry faces severe threats from the hazelnut weevil (Curculio nucum), with infestations affecting up to 80% of yields. Relying on pesticides is environmentally unsustainable,…
CWSF · 2026
Health & Wellness
Platinum Award
When my father was hospitalized, overworked staff struggled to check his vitals regularly. That experience led me to remote heart-rate monitoring, then to a deeper problem: optical heart-rat…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
I will create an homemade EIT machine that will be able to detect different internal structures in fruits.
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
If humanity ever settled on the moon, what could be used for power? I am making a battery out of various metals found on both the Earth and Moon. To make my battery, I used magnesium, titani…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
Once we cook/bake even though we turn off the oven/stove it remains hot for some time. My project is to try to convert this wasted heat energy into kinetic/light energy so that we could run…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
Determines the consumption rate of ethylene in Arctic peat soil
CWSF · 2026
Environment & Climate Change
Gold Medal
Microplastics (MPs), are emerging as a significant environmental and health pollutant of increasing global concern. MPs, defined as tiny water-insoluble plastic particles less than 5mm in si…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
ABCA3-relation Congenital Surfactant Deficiency is a serious, fatal genetic disorder. My experiment uses a comprehensive literature review to determine gene therapy's eligibility as a treatm…
CWSF · 2026
Disease & Illness
Gold Medal
Conventional chemotherapy often fails due to systemic toxicity and acquired drug resistance. To address this, I developed a multi-targeted therapeutic matrix using synergistic phytochemicals…
CWSF · 2026
Disease & Illness
Platinum Award
Over 98% of potential therapeutics for neurological diseases fail because they cannot cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Current screening methods for novel ligands often focus too heavily…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
Using Socioeconomic, Environmental, and Agricultural Indicators to Predict Child Stunting in Sub-Saharan Africa
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
Due to the rise of pollution, specifically from the packaging industry's synthetic foam production, this project will make a biodegradable alternative to it using vegan ingredients and a kit…