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
Applied Mechanics (Senior Division)
The Design of an Accurate Data Collection System to Measure Lift-to-Drag Ratios in Small-Scale Wind Tunnels Project H50 Ashley Rylander The ability to collect accurate data from wind tunnel…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Ethanol detecting proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have been growing in prevalence over the past few decades due to its characteristic to detect alcohol with high accuracy for DU…
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
Our project, titled "The Dirty Truth: What’s the Grossest Thing in My House?," is an investigation using scientific methods to identify which common household surfaces show the highest level…
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
When you have tongue tie, it can have a way bigger effect on your mouth and your body than you think! My project dives into these effects and why a tongue limitation can cause issues like-ba…
CSEF · 2026
Mathematical Sciences (Senior Division)
The spin representation is a mathematical object parametrizing the spin states of multiple-electron systems, introduced by Cartan in 1913 and applied to physics by Dirac in 1928. It has a du…
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
Globally, 2 billion people rely on contaminated sources for drinking water. However, health interventions face a recurring issue: systems may be effective and accessible, yet fail to actuall…
ISEF · 2026
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of this study is to create white noises that mask tinnitus tones more effectively than normal white noise. I was inspired to research this because my mother experiences tinnitus.…
CWSF · 2026
Health & Wellness
We have developed a low-cost prosthetic hand system that can be controlled using muscle signals from the arm. When a person tightens their muscles, small electrical signals are produced, and…
CSEF · 2026
Plant Biology (Senior Division)
To meet the world’s growing demands for food, the agricultural industry is constantly striving to find ways of efficiently improving food production. Electroculture is a movement that claims…
CSEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division)
Heavy metals contaminate a large portion of the world’s agricultural soil, consuming these heavy metals is known to harm reproductive health and has been linked to cause certain cancers. Whi…
CWSF · 2026
Curiosity & Ingenuity
My project looks at how the kick point of a hockey stick affects shot speed and release time of different hockey shots. I tested different types of shots using a hockey ball and both low and…
CYSF · 2026
We tested the effect of acid rain on a variety on materials using a solution of acid.
ISEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering
The purpose of this experiment was to find an alternative to commercial concrete and determine if results from a previous experiment were due to chance or size of the aggregate. Concrete ext…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Over 200,000 children in the United States live with Juvenile Arthritis (JA), an autoimmune condition that causes chronic inflammation as well as muscle and tissue atrophy. The human GSTT1 (…
AJAS · 2026
Energy and Transport (inferred)
Solar panels are clean energy systems that use the photovoltaic (PV) effect to convert radiant energy into electricity. PV panel energy conversion efficiency is reduced at higher temperature…
CSEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering (Senior Division)
This study investigates the effect of Bacillus subtilis, a plant-growth-promoting bacterium, on aqueous ibuprofen remediation by common duckweed (Lemna minor). The purpose of this study was…
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
This project is about biochar a carbon-rich material which has the ability to retain and hold water. This sustance is a charcoal like which can slowly release water over time, giving plants…
CYSF · 2026
Using a range of calming breathing techniques from everyday life to investigate which is best for lowering heart beat rate after excersise.
CSEF · 2026
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology (Senior Division)
Caffeine is commonly consumed in drinks such as coffee and energy drinks, often together with foods that contain fats. Because caffeine is sometimes linked to weight loss and metabolism, I w…
CSEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering (Senior Division)
Access to clean drinking water remains a major global public health challenge, particularly in developing regions where affordable filtration systems are limited. In parts of northern India,…
CYSF · 2026
This project explores whether different colors can cause people to feel certain emotions. By showing participants various colors and recording how each one makes them feel, the project aims…
CSEF · 2026
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology (Senior Division)
About 125 million people in the U.S. are affected by inflammatory disorders; despite this, there are no viable cures for these conditions. Many researchers have turned away from natural prod…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This study aimed to investigate the impact of Phoenix dactylifera (dates) on the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in Drosophila melanogaster. AD is a prevalent neurodegenerative disor…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Gravitational energy storage offers a durable, non-chemical alternative to conventional battery systems, yet small-scale implementations remain under explored. In this project, four gravitat…
ISEF · 2026
Chemistry
Today, wildfires are increasing in prevalence and size. Biodegradable fire retardants are the solution to protect human property facing wildfire, because they eliminate environmental threats…
CWSF · 2026
Aerospace
This project is an investigation of how lift is affected by the addition of dimples in various locations on an aerofoil. These dimples were inspired by those found on golf balls, which are k…
CYSF · 2026
How the same principle of energy affects the amount of work done in different systems.
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award
The occurrence of extreme hot and cold events is expected to rise with climate change. While the existing literature has demonstrated that extreme temperatures can adversely affect health ou…
CSEF · 2026
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Junior Division)
After performing well for a couple of years, NFL (National Football League) players typically receive a richer, longer contract that often includes significant guaranteed money upfront. Do g…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Although hypothyroidism has been extensively studied for its effect on human health, its impact on skeletal development remains insufficiently explored. Thyroid hormones are regulators of bo…