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.
CSEF · 2026
Materials Science (Junior Division) First Award
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a significant contribute to photoaging and increases the risk of skin cancer. Effective photoprotection strategies are therefore essential. My study evaluated t…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Hypothesis The objective of this project is to determine the effectiveness of a web-based gamified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention in reducing test anxiety among high school…
CSEF · 2026
Applied Mechanics (Junior Division)
The purpose of this project is to find out if the textures of an object affects how well a claw machine can pick it up. The scientific question is whether different textures make a differenc…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have differentiation and anti-inflammatory properties, making them effective treatments for diseases including diabetes and osteoarthritis that affect approxima…
CSEF · 2026
Computational Science (Senior Division) Second Award
Over 80 million people face loss of upper-limb function. However, modern non-invasive electroencephalogram (EEG) prosthetic hand interfaces are limited to cumbersome, binary movements due to…
ISEF · 2026
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Third Award
Over 80 million people face loss of upper-limb function. Yet noninvasive electroencephalogram (EEG) prosthetic hand interfaces are limited to cumbersome, binary control due to severe signal…
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
This is on how the 4 forces of flight act on a airplane, and how the aerodynamics could change how they react to it.
CYSF · 2026
I will explain how life would be if there was no sun and will give some ways to ( if we could) replicate the Sun
CWSF · 2026
Curiosity & Ingenuity
Many golfers struggle with their alignment at tee-off, which, in a game like golf that requires the fewest number of shots, can cause more shots to be needed, resulting in a high score and a…
CYSF · 2026
We are researching how reduced Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide levels could affect the growth and survival of a plant.
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Artificial intelligence is transforming labor markets around the world, yet we do not completely understand its effects on individuals. Previous research has used aggregated data and proxies…
CSEF · 2026
Plant Biology (Senior Division)
The increase in the population of the invasive, allelopathic plant species Brassica nigra could have a negative impact on native plant species by decreasing the amount of beneficial fungi, a…
CSEF · 2026
Product Science (Junior Division)
Acne is a skin condition driven by excess sebum (oil), it affects a large number of people and causes multiple mental and physical issues. The purpose of this project is to determine which a…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design Fourth Award
Globally, centralized grids leave 940 million people in low - income communities without reliable electricity access, while simultaneously contributing to climate change through carbon emiss…
CSEF · 2026
Physics & Astronomy (Junior Division)
A polarizing filter is an optical device that transmits only light waves vibrating in one direction while absorbing others. It reduces reflections and glare, enhances color saturation, and i…
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
This project uses a cloud chamber to investigate an invisible natural gas called radon. Comparing observations from different locations, this project explores where evidence of radon might e…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences Second Award
Wildfire smoke increasingly impacts agricultural land, specifically in the PNW, yet the effects of seed exposure to smoke remain poorly understood. This study investigated the effects on pla…
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
We will create a plan to have zoos that are better for the animals. Instead of the animals being forced to stay in one place we will move them around so they feel less trapped. This could im…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award
Digital interfaces capture attention through combinations of persuasive elements, yet no framework explains why those combinations produce supra-additive cognitive load or characterizes the…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
How can cognitive/physical exercises help improve short-term memory and reduce memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s disease?
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Junior Division)
The confidence crisis is all about how the amount of social media teens between the ages of 11-15 spend on social media affects their self confidence. What inspired this project was we wante…
CYSF · 2026
This project is about how opioids are being distributed excessively without a proper prescription making them too accessible. It talks about how opioids have divergent causes and effects on…
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
Membrane fouling is a major limitation in crossflow filtration systems, hindering productivity, cost-effectiveness, and outcome-centered performance. This study tested whether a crossflow fi…
CWSF · 2026
Environment & Climate Change
Rust weakens metal and damages everyday objects, so I wanted to find out which liquids make metal rust the fastest. In my experiment, I placed identical iron nails into vinegar, salt water,…
CYSF · 2026
Testing drain cleaners to see which one is the safest and wont harm our pipes.
CSEF · 2026
Physics & Astronomy (Junior Division) Fourth Award
The main emphasis of my project is to investigate how acoustic frequency affects pattern formation in vibrated granular materials. I pursued the phenomenon of particle dynamics. My hypothesi…
CYSF · 2026
Investigating mining and industrial activities that increase in Alberta, understanding their effects on glaciers to help raise awareness and encourage people to better protect our environmen…
CSEF · 2026
Applied Mechanics (Senior Division)
Drone swarms enable multiple drones to coordinate and cooperate, increasing system robustness and scalability compared with single drones. These systems show strong potential across applicat…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Chemotherapy remains the foundation for cancer treatments but is limited by significant side effects resulting from its nonspecific cytotoxicity. In order to counteract this, delivery system…
ISEF · 2026
Biochemistry Third Award
The fidelity of DNA is essential for healthy cellular development and proliferation. Mismatched base pairs can arise because of polymerase errors or exposure to genotoxic chemicals. Mismatch…