20,037 real projects from ISEF, the Canada-Wide Science Fair, JSHS and the Calgary Youth Science Fair — searchable by meaning, and filterable by fair, year, category and award.
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Many teachers have started using phones as a way to encourage students in the classroom. I wondered how effective this method was, and what some of the undesirable consequences could be. The…
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
Marine oil spills are a severe form of pollution, causing lasting ecological and economic damage. Polypropylene sorbents are non-biodegradable and pose environmental concerns. Thus, our aim…
ISEF · 2026
Software Design
As hyper-realistic deepfakes grow into one of the world’s most pressing crises, the rush to secure digital integrity has made watermarking one of the most urgently researched sectors in cybe…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
This study addresses the prevalent issues of ADHD(attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and distracted focuses under daily routine; this study aims to bridge the gap between abstract psy…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains a clinical challenge due to its aggressive nature and the lack of targeted therapies. Traf2 and NCK-interacting kinase (TNIK), a key regulator of…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection is associated with neurocognitive dysfunction (NeuroHIV), which can occur in 30–50% of people with HIV, despite successful combination antiretrov…
CWSF · 2026
Environment & Climate Change
Due to climate change, wildfires are becoming more common. During these fires, planes drop fire retardant. After the fires end, some fire retardant remains on the ground. Where does it go? W…
CWSF · 2026
Health & Wellness Bronze Medal
Tamarack bark tea is a traditional tea consumed by the Aboriginal people of Canada. It is primarily made up of the bark of Larix laricina to help with the health of the brain. Although the t…
CWSF · 2026
Aerospace
This project explores a biomimetic approach to radiation shielding by using melanin-inspired materials, specifically polydopamine, combined with carbon fiber to create a lightweight composit…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a synthetic polymer commonly found in cosmetic products such as shampoos and conditioners. Its widespread use raises environmental concerns due to its accumulati…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Meniscus injuries are among the most common orthopedic conditions, with approximately 1 million surgeries annually. Injuries in the avascular zone cannot self-regenerate, and modern scaffold…
CWSF · 2026
Environment & Climate Change Bronze Medal
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), otherwise known as "forever chemicals," are a group of highly stable, bioaccumulative, and toxic synthetic chemicals used in a wide range of consu…
CYSF · 2026
How plastic waste affects the environment and how it can be transformed into oil using Pyrolysis. Instead of all of the renewable materials sitting in landfills or oceans. Also includes wher…
ISEF · 2026
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
This project built upon last year’s research (2024-2025), testing the relationship between the final current (Cf) and the final temperature (Tf) of a cotton candy machine modified for plasti…
ISEF · 2026
Plant Sciences
The conservation of biodiversity in forests is a major challenge globally. Efficient methods for identifying high biodiversity forests are needed to preserve threatened species. This study e…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Modeling and predicting ocean currents at small scales of less than 50 km help better understand ocean phenomena such as biogeochemical fluxes and nutrient flows. However, this small scale,…
CWSF · 2026
Digital Technology Silver Medal
Growing labour shortages and an aging population have created urgent demand for robotic systems capable of assisting across healthcare, elder care, and household settings. Existing approache…
ISEF · 2026
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Worldwide, breast cancer kills 700,000 women annually. Although 5 years of tamoxifen (Tam) therapy cuts the risk of progression in half, 40% of patients develop resistance (TamR), driven by…
CWSF · 2026
Curiosity & Ingenuity
This project explores the development of safer, more effective materials for wearable health sensors, such as those used in heart monitoring. I engineered soft, hydrogel-based materials usin…
ISEF · 2026
Physics and Astronomy
Every day, without realizing it, we live immersed in environmental radioactivity, a natural and generally harmless phenomenon. In the past, its strong correlation with meteorological variabl…
CWSF · 2026
Digital Technology
Words are how we preserve our history, our culture, and our identity here at Island Lake. Words we use every day are slowly being lost. I wanted to make a difference. Our Science teacher, El…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
The annual generation of 3.8 million tons of shrimp shell waste contributes to environmental toxicity, and microplastics from conventional plastics cause adverse health impacts. To combat th…
CWSF · 2026
Natural Resources Silver Medal
Every year, millions of tonnes of old clothing end up in landfills. But what if your worn-out jeans could keep a house warm instead? This project explored whether recycled materials could wo…
CWSF · 2026
Health & Wellness
In Garden Hill First Nation, I have seen that many people deal with dry skin, especially when it gets cold. Since our community is remote and only accessible by plane, getting medicine and s…
CYSF · 2026
This project is a simple way to solve a big problem: generating reliable and sustainable energy with piezoelectric roadways.
CYSF · 2026
My project is about frozen bubbles and how varying the different amounts of corn syrup affect how long it lasts.
CYSF · 2026
For my project, I am making small devices out of lemons, oranges, bananas, and potatoes to light up a LED bulb. I am finding out which fruit (or vegetable) will create the best battery and l…
CYSF · 2026
what type of spray will be better for fuel atomization in jet engines?
CWSF · 2026
Natural Resources Bronze Medal
At current consumption rates, oil and gasoline reserves will be depleted within the next 47 years (Wordometer 2026). To reduce carbon dioxide emissions and prevent future energy shortages, g…
ISEF · 2026
Embedded Systems
Modern navigation system is highly dependent on GNSS, which is vulnerable to jamming, spoofing, and geopolitical control. Sovereign navigational satellite system can decrease dependency to f…