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, year, category and award.
CSEF · 2026
Electronics & Electromagnetics (Senior Division)
Lack of early detection for plant diseases and abiotic stresses has led California to face $3 billion in yearly agricultural losses. Existing approaches rely on laborious manual scouting or…
CSEF · 2026
Product Science (Junior Division)
Question/Hypothesis:This study investigated which commercially available cleaning method is most effective at removing peanut allergen from nonporous surfaces and whether cleaning duration a…
CSEF · 2026
Plant Biology (Senior Division)
All living organisms, including plants, have evolved under the influence of the naturally occurring geomagnetic field (GMF). Numerous studies have described the biological effects of magneti…
CSEF · 2026
Medicine & Physiology (Senior Division)
Human midbrain organoids are 3-dimension neural tissues derived from iPSC-stem cells. As they self-assemble into layered neural networks, these models capture key aspects of developing human…
CSEF · 2026
Applied Mechanics (Senior Division)
This study investigated how material type and thickness affected peak acceleration during pendulum impacts. A 0.9 kg pendulum struck a block surrounded by different materials at varying thic…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Dementia is a growing issue among the older population, though certain activities that engage cognitive interaction help slow its development; meanwhile, active recall practices, which serve…
CSEF · 2026
Plant Biology (Junior Division)
Microplastic contamination in agricultural soils threatens crop productivity, reducing photosynthesis by 7-12% and potentially lowering yields by 4 -14% over the next 25 years. This study in…
CSEF · 2026
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology (Senior Division)
Diabetes is characterized by dysregulated glucose homeostasis due to reduced quantity and quality of functional insulin-producing beta-cells in the pancreas. Accumulation of DNA damage in pa…
CSEF · 2026
Plant Biology (Senior Division)
Pesticides are used to repel unwanted organisms, but ultimately harm crops in the process. Some active ingredients used in pesticides lead to widespread environmental issues by accumulating…
CSEF · 2026
Zoology (Junior Division)
The goal of my project was to compare the effects of Chlorella versus marigold feed supplementation on lutein content in egg yolks. I hypothesized that both Chlorella and marigold would incr…
CSEF · 2026
Applied Mechanics (Junior Division)
This project investigated how different wall materials affect ultrasonic navigation in a maze. Autonomous robots commonly use ultrasonic sensors to avoid collisions with obstacles in their p…
CSEF · 2026
Plant Biology (Senior Division)
In space, studies show that microgravity disrupts plant gravitropism by affecting statolith sedimentation, leading to abnormal root and shoot growth. This limits sustainable food production…
CSEF · 2026
Medicine & Physiology (Senior Division)
Pulse oximeters are noninvasive, portable devices that measure blood oxygen oxygen levels also known as SpO2. The popularity of the device has led to increased use in household and emergency…
CSEF · 2026
Plant Biology (Senior Division)
Plants can communicate stress signals to neighboring plants, which may prime them for faster defense responses. Electrical signals are among the earliest physiological responses to wounding…
CSEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering (Track 2) (Junior Division)
A Microbial fuel cell is a bio-electrochemical device that can convert organic waste into electricity. MFCs using organic waste do not produce enough power to meet energy demands. In this ex…
CSEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering (Senior Division)
Ocean acidification threatens marine ecosystems at an accelerating rate, yet localized ocean alkalinity enhancement remains poorly characterized due to the absence of integrated sensing and…
CSEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division)
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), indoor air pollution causes about 2.9 million deaths annually. This include over 309,000 deaths of children under the age of 5, making it a…
CSEF · 2026
Alternative Energy (Junior Division)
Triboelectrification occurs when two dielectric materials come into contact with each other and become charged after separation. This concept follows the principle of electrostatic induction…
CSEF · 2026
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology (Junior Division)
To combat cancer and address drug resistance, there is growing scientific interest in plants that produce compounds with therapeutic potential. CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) plant Kalan…
CSEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering (Track 2) (Senior Division)
Wind-borne embers (firebrands) are responsible for up to 90% of home ignitions in U.S. wildfires, as they ignite dry materials near buildings. Despite advances in wildfire management, thousa…
CSEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering (Track 2) (Junior Division)
Title: Engineering a Biodegradable pH Sensitive Color- Changing Sponge Many sponges are made with harmful microplastics which lead to bacterial growth. Bacterial growth affects dishes that a…
CSEF · 2026
Plant Biology (Junior Division)
Soil salinity is a major environmental stress that limits plant growth by reducing water availability, causing osmotic stress, and interfering with early metabolic processes required for see…
CSEF · 2026
Chemistry (Senior Division)
Introduction: The emission of carbon dioxide (CO₂) remains one of the most pressing environmental and climate challenges facing the world today. Electrochemical CO₂ reduction (CO₂RR) convert…
CSEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division)
Much of Earth is covered by oceans; however, seawater is salty, and the planet faces increasing freshwater scarcity. Over the past two decades, 80 metropolitan areas have experienced severe…
CSEF · 2026
Computational Science (Senior Division)
Neonatal eye care faces significant challenges due to diseases like Retinopathy of Prematurity(ROP). Accurate and punctual detection of ROP is crucial for the preservation of infant eyesight…
CSEF · 2026
Earth & Environmental Sciences(Senior Division)
This project investigated how the different enzymes Amylase, Cellulase, and Protease affect the degradation of biodegradable microplastics using Lactobacillus plantarum set at pH6. It has be…
CSEF · 2026
Cognitive Science (Junior Division)
Abstract: The objective of this project was to determine if horses possess the cognitive ability to identify and select a specific target object regardless of its location. The experiment te…
CSEF · 2026
Chemistry (Senior Division)
This investigation examined how the concentration of ethanol, ranging from 5% to 25% v/v, in biodiesel, denoted as B20, affects the energy output per gram of fuel during combustion. Calorime…
CSEF · 2026
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology (Junior Division)
Vitamin C is a crucial variable needed in the human body in order for it to fruition accordingly. However, when food is cooked, the concentration level of vitamin C can be significantly decr…
CSEF · 2026
Earth & Environmental Sciences(Senior Division)
Agricultural goods are commonly packaged using expanded polystyrene (EPS or Styrofoam), which creates a great amount of environmental waste and pollution. EPS doesn’t degrade easily and cont…