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
Earth and Environmental Sciences
This project aims to identify and quantify the causal effects of key completion design parameters on shale oil production in the Permian Basin in Texas. This causal inference analysis seeks…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of persistent environmental contaminants known to disrupt biological systems across multiple trophic levels, yet their cellular and mol…
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Bronze Medal
The idea for this project originated from understanding the risks of drinking contaminated tap water in communities under long-term boil water advisories. It also arose from observing high g…
CWSF · 2026
Health & Wellness
Traditional vs Modern Medicines What will fight off the most bacteria, traditional or modern medicines. I used 3 traditional medicines and one modern medicine. I swabbed bacteria from my hoc…
ISEF · 2026
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Fluoroquinolones (FQs) are widely prescribed antibiotics with many beneficial pharmacological effects however; they carry FDA black box warnings for neurological side effects. This disconnec…
CWSF · 2026
Curiosity & Ingenuity
I experimented with zebrafish scales because they are a very powerful tool for research. I transfected scales with plasmids or engineered loops of DNA to see whether the cells could express…
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
Lithium is essential for rechargeable batteries, and demand is rising rapidly due to E-mobility and clean energy growth. About 66% of the world's lithium is produced through brine pond evapo…
ISEF · 2026
Technology Enhances the Arts
Glass waste in coastal environments poses long-term ecological risks due to its non-biodegradable nature. Sea Gems aimed to transform sea glass into sustainable jewellery while educating con…
ISEF · 2026
Plant Sciences
Soil Salinization accelerated by sea-level rise and salt-water intrusion poses a critical threat to global food security, significantly impacting staple crops like rice (Genua-Olmedo et al.,…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The assessment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) currently relies on interviews and self-reported questionnaires, which limit both objective assessment and early clinical diagnosis. T…
CWSF · 2026
Disease & Illness Bronze Medal
Late stage cancers are often very hard to treat due to the tumor environment weakening the body's immune system, especially natural killer (NK) cells that normally destroy harmful cells. In…
CYSF · 2026
We are researching what kind of treatment is the most reliable ,efficient and budget friendly. It also include a brief explanation of what Lung Cancer is and how the process of Lung cancer d…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Pathological hand tremors affect 5% of the world population, yet diagnosis remains a subjective 0-4 visual score, and treatments are dangerous (Beta-Blockers), ineffective (orthotics), or ex…
ISEF · 2026
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Glioblastoma is a highly aggressive and treatment-resistant brain tumor with a five-year survival rate of 6.9%, necessitating exploration of novel therapeutic strategies. Transient receptor…
CYSF · 2026
Test whether heart rate, or skin conductivity, changes when a person is lying.
CWSF · 2026
Energy
Wind turbines are a great source of renewable energy, but there is always room for improvement. In this project I explored the effects of tubercles (little bumps) on the leading edge of wind…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Atypical Chemokine Receptor 1 (ACKR1/DARC) is a non-signaling chemokine receptor expressed on erythrocytes and endothelial cells. In tumors, ACKR1 modulates inflammation, chemokine gradients…
CYSF · 2026
I will test and compare how effective different wraps(turmeric wrap, beeswax wrap, wax wrap, none) are in preventing mold growth on 4 apples over a course of a week.
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
Hydrophobic (or water-repellent) coatings are of particular interest because of their broad relevance to surface protection, self-cleaning, and environmental durability. Here, we focus on tr…
CWSF · 2026
Environment & Climate Change Bronze Medal
Rising temperatures associated with climate change pose increasing concern for many wildlife species, including nesting birds. The purpose of this project was to build, test, and evaluate th…
CYSF · 2026
In this project, I will be using a set of twins, two friends, two strangers, and two normal siblings to test their telepathy and prediction of their partners answers.
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
The purpose of this project is to develop a low-cost electrochemical sensor capable of detecting concentrations of an analog similar to kynurenic acid (L-tryptophan). This was accomplished b…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Imagine your immune system is an army of tiny soldiers called T cells, and their job is to hunt down and destroy cancer. This is called T cell therapy, and it is a very hopeful way to treat…
CYSF · 2026
This project focuses on designing and building an assistive cane equipped with ultrasonic sensors to help visually impaired individuals detect obstacles more effectively. The system uses ult…
ISEF · 2026
Software Design
Thermal anomaly detection from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is increasingly used for applications such as early wildfire discovery, post-disaster monitoring, and infrastructure inspection…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Retinal degenerative diseases (RDDs) affect 300 million patients worldwide. Current imaging techniques detect RDDs in late stages after significant vision loss. Approximately 40% of Retinal…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Feminicide remains one of the most severe expressions of gender-based violence worldwide, reflecting structural inequalities of race, territory, age, and social context. In Brazil, underrepo…
ISEF · 2026
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading global cause of mortality, with myocardial infarction resulting in permanent myocardial loss due to the limited regenerative capacity of adult card…
CYSF · 2026
Is recycling actually beneficial than other waste managements or is it worse. I will be looking into how recycling affects the different factors of the earth and what hidden secrets do we no…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Growing up, I often compared myself to others, which led me to wonder whether it was possible to quantify self-esteem and how academic performance can influence it. Because the pressures fol…