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.
ISEF · 2026
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
The assembly of Brightest Cluster Galaxies (BCGs) is commonly attributed to hierarchical mergers at low redshift, yet the mechanisms governing their early-universe growth remain poorly quant…
CYSF · 2026
This project looks at how plastic pollution in the ocean might be affecting where marine animals live, travel and migrate, using real life datasets.
ISEF · 2026
Cellular and Molecular Biology
RET (Rearranged During Transfection) is a receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) that is frequently altered across multiple cancer types. One such alteration is KIF5B-RET, a fusion oncogene that dri…
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
PLA and PET plastics will be put through tensility, flexural, creep, and heat resistance test to test their structural integrity.
ISEF · 2026
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Neurodegenerative and intestinal diseases impact millions of people worldwide. Considering their gut-brain axis connection, IGNIS tested the hypothesis of a shared protein target for drug re…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
ILLUMINA is a multilayer biomass-based film that has been created to assist homes and rural schools struggling with expensive lighting solutions by converting wavelengths and controlling opt…
CSEF · 2026
Medicine & Physiology (Track 2) (Senior Division)
Traditional cancer research has largely focused on well-characterized proteins, leaving approximately 40–50% of the human proteome—the "dark proteome"—poorly understood and potentially rich…
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
Immunodeficiency in women is rather common, but Immunodeficiency in pregnant women can have detrimental health effects on both the woman and her baby. We created an application which helps t…
CSEF · 2026
Electronics & Electromagnetics (Junior Division)
This project attempts to design a method for detecting an impact and estimate its location on an irregular surface, using non-intrusive sensors and offline processing. Motivated by a need fo…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
High school students face high academic stress that can negatively affect mental health. This study compared stress, mental health awareness, and coping strategies between AVID and non-AVID…
AJAS · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences (inferred)
Ozone is a key protective layer of the atmosphere. However, when it reaches ground level, it can be detrimental to human health and has been associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Dis…
CSEF · 2026
Chemistry (Senior Division) Fourth Award
Climate change is increasing global temperatures and heat wave frequency, potentially accelerating lipid oxidation and shortening food shelf life. This study quantitatively examined how prol…
ISEF · 2026
Plant Sciences Third Award
Harmful agricultural practices have degraded topsoil and reduced organic matter, leaving farmers reliant on costly and damaging soil amendments. This threatens the ability to produce food fo…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Caffeine is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance, with intake levels rising steadily among adolescents. However, the neurobiological consequences of excessive caffeine exp…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) is a highly contagious and economically significant disease that affects cattle worldwide. The disease, caused by the BVD virus (BVDV), can lead to a range of sev…
ISEF · 2026
Software Design
In recent years, artificial intelligence has been thoroughly integrated into different social media algorithms, changing the way different content is recommended to users. This study aimed t…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
This experiment evaluated various mechanical configurations to maximize the energy harvesting potential of ceramic piezoelectrical discs. This project focused on configurations suitable for…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
This study investigated the effects of indoor CO2 concentration on cognitive performance across four domains —attention and inhibitory control (stroop test), spatial working memory (corsi ta…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The Maumee River is the largest tributary of Lake Erie in the Great Lakes watershed. The objective was to identify the presence of microplastics in the Maumee River and two of its tributarie…
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
In this project I will be researching how cannabis consumption affects human's mental and physical health. I will also be researching how cannabis affects different animals in studies conduc…
CYSF · 2026
Impacts of pets on heart rates and perceptions associated with pet ownership.
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
In recent years, it is estimated that rates of stress, anxiety, and depression have increased by 25%. The increased prevalence of these conditions has been paralleled by an estimated 8% decl…
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
Algorithmic trading is often viewed as a "black box", creating barriers for retail investors. The goal is to identify how narrative & visual explanations impact user trust & mental model acc…
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
Using Arduino sensors to put real-world car safety features into an RC car
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
This project investigates how different materials affect the grip of a prosthetic hand. We will test materials such as rubber, foam, fabric, silicon, and plastic using a model prosthetic han…
CSEF · 2026
Cognitive Science (Junior Division) Second Award
To evaluate advertising effectiveness, companies often rely on 3M’s Visual Attention Software (VAS). 3M VAS is a gaze prediction tool intended to provide advertisers with vital information,…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Radiation therapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment, but radiation-induced skin injury remains a significant clinical challenge. This study aims for precise, controlled irradiation with a…
CSEF · 2026
Applied Mechanics (Junior Division)
Potholes are a common problem on roads and can cause damage to vehicles and create safety hazards for drivers and pedestrians. They can also lead to higher repair costs if they are not fixed…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
In this experiment there will be a stationary solar panel and a solar panel that tracks the sun. I will measure and compare the energy made by each solar panel to determine how much more ene…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Current environmental challenges necessitate expanding research on biopolymers as supplements in energy technologies to further the transition to a sustainable future. The bacterium Rhizobiu…