CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
We will take attributes from Sojourner, Spirit, Curiosity, Opportunity and Perseverance, and use these attributes to create our rover, Alira. We will test our rover to see how fast it will c…
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
My project is about the health affects of the dye Allura Red on humans and animals.
Medicine & Physiology (Junior Division)
The purpose of this experiment is to determine which resting position causes heart rate to go down the fastest after exercising. The heart rate was measured in each of the three resting posi…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Although Corals offer us plenty of services, they are constantly threatened by chemicals in the sunscreen that can induce coral bleaching. Approximately 14,000 tons of sunscreen enter the oc…
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
In this project, we will test how different environments, (control humid/warm, and cold) affect the amount of microplastics released by a plastic into water. Based off of our results, we wil…
Product Science (Junior Division)
Third Award
I was interested in doing this project because microplastics could have profound impacts on destroying our health and environment. When brushing our teeth, microplastics are released from ou…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Third Award
Pollution is a concern throughout the world, particularly in oceans. Recent concerns have arisen about the impacts of microplastics. Sea urchins are commonly used for developmental studies,…
CYSF · 2026
Gold Medal
For the microfibers I will be creating a mixture of gain and water, with my synthetic clothing, mix it for 10-20 minutes. For this project, I will be using three different filters types, whi…
Chemistry
Third Award
Drug discovery requires an understanding of protein conformations and ligand binding poses. Classical molecular dynamics (MD) can provide this understanding, but it is too slow to sample ess…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Third Award
Smartphones are deeply integrated into students' daily lives, and frequent notifications may interrupt sustained attention during academic tasks. This study examined whether realistic phone…
Biochemistry
Dry skin is an issue that affects millions of individuals, yet moisturizers have varying degrees of effectiveness due to the many different formulas. Most common ingredients in dry skin spec…
Behavioral & Social Sciences (Senior Division)
Multitasking is often assumed to enhance productivity, especially among students who divide their attention between academic work and digital media. This study examined how different forms o…
CWSF · 2026
Curiosity & Ingenuity
For our project we decided to determine the affects that AI had on individuals. We had individuals complete a multiple choice survey, which had questions focused on their knowledge on AI, if…
Translational Medical Science
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is projected to affect 150 million people by 2050 and is characterized by the accumulation of neurotoxic beta-amyloid (Aß) plaques in the brain, leading to severe me…
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
Testing whether the vitamin C content in oranges changes depending on the storage method used to preserve them. We will use a titration with iodine to test this.
Microbiology (Senior Division)
Melatonin is a naturally occurring molecule found in many organisms that helps protect cells from damage caused by harmful molecules known as reactive oxygen species (ROS). Although its prot…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF-2) is a regulatory peptide involved in neuroplasticity, memory consolidation, and neuroprotection in the CNS. Despite the well-documented association betwee…
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
A series of complex tests to see whether authentic judgement is shown in our society. One test is one-on-one, the other in a peer setting. I want to determine whether external pressures show…
CYSF · 2026
Comparing various theories surrounding the Information Paradox
Biomedical Engineering
Over 2 million Americans and countless others around the world suffer from type 1 diabetes which is an incurable health condition where the pancreas stops making essential hormones called in…
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
My project explores internal health factors like immune sensitivity, skin barrier dysfunction and gut health. The project will also focus on environmental and lifestyle related external trig…
CYSF · 2026
Making a cloud chamber to see radiation
CYSF · 2026
Bronze Medal
This research investigates why 40% of DBS surgeries for OCD fail, identifying astrocytic glutamate interference as a primary cause. I propose the GGDC 5/25 timing protocol and ARC sensing s…
CWSF · 2026
Environment & Climate Change
Silver Medal
I developed "The Magnetic Net" to clean up oil and hidden plastics from our rivers . While most tools only catch trash floating on the surface, my project targets "sinkers"—heavy plastics th…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Third Award
Isoflurane is an FDA-approved volatile anesthetic used to induce and maintain general anesthesia. Isoflurane hyperpolarizes membrane potential by selectively enhancing K+ channels and inhibi…
Biochemistry
Traditionally used Asian and European medicinal plants are often analysed to create western medicines. North American Aquilegia roots show medicinal potential in its historical use as a pain…
CYSF · 2026
Helping neurodivergent youth (with a focus on ASD) develop self regulation and social skills through Equine Assisted Services
CYSF · 2026
This research study dives into the mitochondria and how it can aid in cancer treatment.
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The state of the vegetation on earth is an important indicator of our planet’s well-being. In this project, we tested the hypothesis that the prevalence of smartphones and other cameras coul…
Applied Mechanics (Junior Division)
There are thousands of earthquakes around the world every single day, they cause mass destruction and major loss of lives and property. This project can help reduce the impact of these catas…