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.
JSHS · 2025
Background: Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal found in cigarette smoke, fossil fuel emissions, and industrial coal -powered smoke. Exposure to cadmium poses severe health risks, including…
JSHS · 2025
Over the past year, there were more than 61,000 wildfires in the US, which is about ninety percent above the 20 -year average. Its resulting aftermath has given an opportunity for noxious an…
CYSF · 2025
This project investigates the impact of mycorrhizal fungi on plant water absorption and soil moisture levels in a sealed mesocosm. The fungi enhance the root systems, drastically improving w…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Ranked as the fourth most common neurological disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by symptoms including excessive or repetitive behaviors, otherwise known as compu…
CYSF · 2025
The implementation of alternative modes of control: speech recognition and gesture tracking, in Checkers and Connect 4 games to understand which alternatives to touch is preferred individual…
ISEF · 2025
Translational Medical Science
Irregularities in heart rhythm, known as arrhythmias, are often indicative of cardiac diseases. Electrocardiograms (ECGs) are the standard method for detecting arrhythmias, recording electri…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Morphing wing technology promises improved aircraft efficiency by optimizing aerodynamics across flight regimes. However, widespread adoption faces a fundamental challenge: excessive stress…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Age-related memory loss affects nearly 40% of the global population and for some, it leads to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia. With no cure and limited treatment…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
As global hydrogen demands reached 20 million tons in 2024, electrolysis "the chemical process of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen" remains one of the most promising methods for clea…
ISEF · 2025
Mathematics
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an arrhythmia that can lead to serious health complications. Chaos theory, particularly recurrence matrices, can help distinguish between normal (SR), pre-arrhy…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
While pre-training with supervised or self-supervised learning has recently shown great promise in continual learning (CL) by learning generalizable features, it requires a large, external d…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
The primary goal of the project was to develop an active compression-decompression (ACD) device for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which enables reliable chest compression delivery and…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
Biosand filters are an effective way for rural or less-developed communities to purify water from local water sources. However, limited research has been done on how the addition of microorg…
JSHS · 2025
Biosand filters are an effective way for rural or less -developed communities to purify water from local water sources. However, limited research has been done on how the addition of microor…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Dental composites are widely used in restorative dentistry and typically require a dry environment for optimal bonding, which is challenging to maintain in the inherently moist conditions of…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
In the last few centuries and especially today, people tend to be horribly lacking in self-confidence, but they refuse to face the truth which prevents them from moving forward in life. They…
ISEF · 2025
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Wind energy is projected to contribute 35% of total energy production in USA by the year 2050. Vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have gained prominence due to their distinct advantages, i.…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Obesity and overweight are part of an increasing global epidemic that affects millions of people around the world in many different areas. In 2022, the World Health Organization estimated th…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
Purpose: Using a Windows utility I developed, I can optimize a computer efficiently and easily which will help improve stability and performance in demanding applications and scenarios. Hypo…
CYSF · 2025
My project is looking for environmentally friendly and effective ways to clean our water, because it is imperative to have clean drinking water but is also important to limit our use of reso…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Hydrogen has emerged as a promising medium for zero-carbon energy storage; however, due to the cost and complexity of electrocatalyst synthesis for alkaline water splitting (AWS), approximat…
CYSF · 2025
This research project explores the traditional uses of plants and nature in Indigenous culture, specifically in holistic well-being.
ISEF · 2025
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. and remains incurable. Most existing therapeutics target beta-amyloid plaques, but plaque removal has shown no evid…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
The tear-inducing chemical, or lachrymatory factor, syn-propanethial s-oxide, is released from onions when their cells are disrupted. The reaction creating this chemical is catalyzed by the…
ISEF · 2025
Translational Medical Science
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a very common disease affecting millions of people worldwide. In light of its widespread prevalence, researchers are looking for therapeutic targets they can influe…
CYSF · 2025
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ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
The project aims to advance both technological designs and medical applications, ultimately leading to the creation of a cost-effective and efficient makeshift stethoscope for widespread use…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
This project aims to develop antibacterial, antifungal, and pH-sensitive bioactive smart food packaging using agricultural waste and by-products like hazelnut husk, onion peel, and licorice…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Hydrate-based desalination (HBD) operates at lower temperatures and pressures than conventional methods, reducing energy consumption. HBD efficiency depends on refrigerant selection, influen…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Energy drinks are very popular; however, excessive consumption has been linked to various health risks, including anxiety, dehydration, and cardiovascular complications. This study aimed to…