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
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 Second Award
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…
CSEF · 2026
Physics & Astronomy (Senior Division) Honorable_mention Award
This study aimed to characterize known exoplanets by performing aperture and differential photometry to generate modeled transit light curves. It was originally hypothesized that there would…
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.,…
CSEF · 2026
Earth & Environmental Sciences (Track 2) (Junior Division)
Carbon dioxide, more commonly known as CO2, is a gas that naturally occurs as a product of human respiration or as an engine byproduct. An environment with too much CO2 can cause health issu…
CSEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering (Track 2) (Junior Division)
Purpose: Plastic waste accumulation presents challenges, particularly through marine pollution and microplastic contamination. We investigated whether low-density polyethylene, high-density…
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…
AJAS · 2026
Restoring biodiverse forest ecosystems and their associated carbon sinks would help substantially mitigate the effects of climate change. Drone-based reforestation offers greater efficiency…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical Engineering Third Award
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…
CSEF · 2026
Medicine & Physiology (Junior Division)
Neurological tremors , including those caused by Parkinson’s disease and other tremor disorders can significantly impair daily functioning, making routine tasks difficult and reducing indepe…
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…
CSEF · 2026
Cognitive Science (Junior Division)
Objective: This project investigated whether humans find answers to science questions more trustworthy when provided by an artificial intelligence system or a human. As AI becomes a tool for…
CYSF · 2026
Silver Medal
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.
CSEF · 2026
Applied Mechanics (Senior Division)
Many drugs fail because the body clears them out quickly, preveging them from reaching a steady, healing concentration. I designed and built a wearable, breath-synchronized nebulizer. This d…
CSEF · 2026
Environmental Engineering (Track 2) (Junior Division)
Objective: My objective was to find which type of decomposing yard waste would grow the tallest plants. Materials and Methods: I baled three different types of green waste: fallen leaves, gr…
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…
CSEF · 2026
Alternative Energy (Junior Division) Third Award
Project Title: Turning Water into Rocket Fuel Author: Rhett Wyrick Abstract Hydrogen is an important clean energy fuel that can be produced from water using electricity through a process cal…
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.
CSEF · 2026
Applied Mechanics (Junior Division)
Propellers are widely used in modern technology to generate thrust, making blade design an important factor in their performance. This experiment investigated the effect of propeller blade p…
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…
CSEF · 2026
Electronics & Electromagnetics (Junior Division)
According to the World Health Organization, at least 2.2 billion people worldwide live with some form of vision impairment, and many depend on assistive tools just to get around every day. R…