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
Chemistry Fourth Award
Ammonia fertilizers feed over half of the global population. However, its synthesis through the Haber-Bosch process is extremely unsustainable, leading to over 20% of global chemical CO2 emi…
ISEF · 2026
Plant Sciences
The danish oceans, fjords and lakes are oxygen deficient due to excessive rain washing fertilizer and pesticides into them. This results in a critical reduction of the biodiversity in these…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
This study analyzes the contributions of an instructional material that implements computational thinking (CT) to teach introductory programming concepts to 2nd- and 3rd-grade elementary sch…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
For sensors deployed in shaded field environments, it is difficult to utilize solar energy as a sustainable long-term power supply. This paper proposes an energy storage system driven by diu…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogenic bacteria well known for developing resistance to antibiotics, with dire consequences for human staph infections. This study explored the time required f…
CSEF · 2026
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology (Senior Division)
The molecular mechanisms driving the transition from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) to Lung Adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remain unresolved. Since 70% of IPF-associated tumors arise within exis…
CSEF · 2026
Medicine & Physiology (Junior Division) Honorable_mention Award
Cough remains one of the most prominent medical indicators of illness, amassing 120M+ clinical visits per year in the US alone. Although coughing is a common symptom, dismissing it as trivia…
CSEF · 2026
Zoology (Senior Division)
Tardigrades are eight legged microscopic invertebrates that are known for their ability to survive in extreme conditions by entering “tun” state, which is regulated by internal reactive oxyg…
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
A website which has search features allowing you to explore more about each animal and an integrated AI teaching you how to do so.
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division) Fourth Award
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder affecting nearly 12 million people worldwide, causing >329,000 deaths annually, with up to 80% of cases strongly influenced b…
ISEF · 2026
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder affecting ~12 million worldwide, causing >329,000 deaths annually, with 80% of cases strongly influenced by cognitive impairm…
CSEF · 2026
Applied Mechanics (Senior Division)
Stall-spin-related loss of control in flight is the leading cause of fatal accidents in general aviation, responsible for ~225 crashes a year. This project developed a novel, externally moun…
CSEF · 2026
Medicine & Physiology (Track 2) (Senior Division)
Our project develops a deep learning framework to assist doctors in identifying and diagnosing brain tumors by comparing pre-trained and original models. Using the ResNet50 architecture, our…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
The sugary drinks provide food to bacteria generally found in the mouth. This bacteria then generates acid which causes tooth decay. But what is more dangerous, the fizz, sugar or the durati…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Retinal diseases are the major causes of permanent vision loss worldwide, affecting tens of millions of people and making early, accurate detection essential for timely intervention and pres…
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
This experiment explores the regenerative properties of activated carbon as a filter for PFAS in water when combined with microwave-activated magnetite. PFAS refers to a family of over 14,00…
ISEF · 2026
Materials Science
This research investigates the reuse of banana pseudostems for the production of thermoacoustic panels for application in civil construction. The initial idea was inspired by research conduc…
ISEF · 2026
Mathematics
Modern financial markets are complex, interconnected systems where localized stress can amplify into system-wide instability. Traditional risk measures, such as volatility indices, quantify…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Local anesthetics are used to temporarily block nerves from transmitting pain signals during invasive medical procedures. Complications can arise when large doses are inadvertently administe…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering Third Award
Purpose or Problem: Millions of people suffer from stammering, and adult severe stammering patients have a low chance of recovery. Other temporary alleviation methods are not consistent or a…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences Third Award
The eastern oyster is critical for coastal habitats and provides biological benefits such as improved water quality, stabilization of shorelines, and increased estuarine biodiversity, yet oy…
CSEF · 2026
Computational Science (Senior Division)
As companies transition their businesses online, their manipulative design practices evolve into dark patterns. This often leads to people, especially seniors, being exploited due to their u…
ISEF · 2026
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics Second Award
Entanglement is the leading cause of death in marine mammals each year and it is estimated that only 10% of entanglements are detected and reported. Rescuers have been injured and lost their…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering Fourth Award
Primary liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, one of its standard treatments, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), often has low target vessel speci…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Tympanic membrane perforations affect over 320 million people worldwide and are a large cause of preventable hearing loss. Current procedures rely on manual skill, limited visualization of t…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences Third Award
Sustained attention span is declining among adolescents, linked to weakened memory and reading comprehension, a significant barrier to academic/social success. This study tested and develope…
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
This project uses a self-made computer simulation to show how correcting HOXA10 with CRISPR may reduce inflammation and abnormal tissue growth in endometriosis.
CSEF · 2026
Electronics & Electromagnetics (Junior Division)
A device that enables the visually impaired to be able to navigate the outside world the same way a non-blind person would by using foot haptics and circuitry.
CWSF · 2026
Health & Wellness Silver Medal
Mon projet est un bracelet vibrant qui donne un rythme pour parler et indique quand respirer aux personnes qui bégayent. Le bracelet est fabriqué en tissu extensible avec un moteur vibrant e…
ISEF · 2026
Biochemistry
Hair health is an important factor in maintaining a healthy body. Although hair appears strong, it is constantly exposed to mechanical wear, environmental factors, heat, chemical treatments,…