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.
AJAS · 2025
Protein sequences can only contain 20 different amino acids. However, these amino acids are encoded by 61 sense codons. Using synonymous codons, while not affecting the amino acid sequence a…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines Fourth Award
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 Third Award
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…
AJAS · 2025
Kidney exchange programs are recent initiatives that allow patients who are waiting for a kidney transplant to find a willing but incompatible donor, to swap with another patient's donor. Ba…
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
Silver Medal
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
Bronze Medal
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…
AJAS · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines (inferred)
In 1995, Kobe, Japan grappled with a catastrophe as an intraplate fault triggered seismic activity measuring 6.9 on the Moment Magnitude Scale; the disaster claimed the lives of 6,434 indivi…
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
I will explain how we can improve hydropower plants
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 Second Award
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…
ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
Accurately detecting exoplanets is essential for understanding planetary system formation and dynamics. Anomaly detection is an essential part of exoplanet studies, especially when analyzing…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
The increasing demand for high-performance electric motors in electric vehicles and modern appliances has intensified the reliance on rare earth metals for permanent magnets. However, concer…
ISEF · 2025
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design Fourth Award
The need for reliable renewable energies has grown, expanding research into biofuel opportunities. However current feedstocks use agricultural land, causing significant impacts. This researc…
ISEF · 2025
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Fourth Award
Pathogenic fungi of the Candida genus, including C. albicans, pose an increasing threat to global health. Almost all Candida species belong to the CTG clade, which deviates from the common g…
JSHS · 2025
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia, characterized by the pathological accumulation of amyloid -beta (Aβ) plaques and tau protein aggregates, which disrupt neuronal sig…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
The growing field of materials sciences and more specifically stimuli-responsive materials in the past decades has led to the development of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), first introduce…
CYSF · 2025
Bronze Medal
I will research the barriers and environmental impacts in small- and large-scale solar projects to propose solutions to increase use of solar panels.