Calgary Youth Science Fair

CYSF · 2026

Rot or Not

reducing a mass of the corrupt greenhouse gas entitled methane ,by hosting an experiment where i test the rate of decomposition in landfills with both aerobic and anerobic conditions involve…

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R. T. Alderman School

CYSF · 2026

Running Tuned In

This project is testing how music affects how one runs at different bpms. Specifically, a persons rate of perceived exertion, and distance.

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Safe Step by Saif

My project is to build a device that can help visually impaired people detect obstacles by alerting them with sound beeps before contact is made with the object using ultrasonic distance sen…

CYSF · 2026

Salt Water Effect On Plants

What is salt water effect on plants?We are doing this to see if you can water gardens with salt water.

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Satellite Navigation Accuracy: Evaluating Multi-Constellation GNSS in Real-World Environments

This project studies how GNSS accuracy is affected by satellite visibility and environment. Multi-constellation data was compared to evaluate positioning precision, highlighting the importan…

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Saving $300K Annually: Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance in Cannabis Production

I built AI models to predict machine failures at Decibel Cannabis Co, achieving a 96.8% accuracy, and potentially saving $300 000 annually by enabling proactive maintenance rather than emerg…

CYSF · 2026

Saving our waters, one filter at a time

Plastic has become an important part of our lives, but also a growing source of environmental pollution. My project studies micro plastics in our waters and tests various filters to trap the…

CYSF · 2026

SCAR-GATE: A Logic-Gated Pipeline for the In Silico Discovery of Safe, Transient CAR-T Targets in Cardiac Fibrosis Reversal

My project involves a novel multi-omics MCDA algorithm and logic-gated pipeline to produce a precision-engineered CAR -T therapy designed to be both effective and cardiac-safe.

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SeaSweep: Mycelium and Milkweed Oil Cleanup

In our project we will use oyster mushrooms and milkweed fibers to create an eco friendly device that can absorb and decompose oil in the ocean. We will create a miniature model and compare…

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Self Feeding Escalator

I built a self-feeding escalator that lifts marbles upward using a motor. The escalator is powered by two sources battery, and it can also run using a DC converter.

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SharkWings: Hydrodynamic Shark Scales that Improve Aircraft Airfoil Aerodynamics

Finding Changes in Drag and Lift of an Airfoil at Cruising Conditions with addition of novel Shark Inspired Denticles and Identifying Relations between Drag and Lift with Denticle Geometry u…

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SILENCED BY METHYLATION: DNA Methylation patterns as biomarkers for breast cancer

I plan to research key aspects of breast cancer biology and DNA methylation patterns, then apply what I learn to build and evaluate a machine learning classifier for early detection.

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Silent Seas

A test of how speed affects a boat's noise output in dB

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simulating Cardiac Efficiency a working model of the hearts pumping mechanism

I built a model to demonstrate a heart,along with slides about the cardiovascular system.

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Simulating Proteinuria: A Model of Renal Failure

Using Urinalysis Strips, I want to understand if kidney failure can be simulated by gradually increasing protein levels (egg whites) in simulated urine. Observing the urinalysis strip effect…

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Single Axis Solar Tracker - Project Helios

This project is based on the single-axis solar tracker concept, which allows solar panels to follow the sun's movement across the sky, maximizing sunlight absorption and significantly increa…

CYSF · 2026

Sleepshots

This science fair project will test if sleep deprivation will affect your hockey shot accuracy.

CYSF · 2026

Slime Germs

growing slime bactiria in a petri dish after playing with the slime.

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Smart Cane for visualy impared

The smart cane uses smart technologies like a ultrasonic sensor for obstacles, and a rfid sensor for dangeruase areas like stairs to help the visualy impared navigate. The RFID sensor means…

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Smarter than a SPARK...Machine Learning and Wildfire Prediction

Finding out If machine learning can accurately predict wildfires in Alberta.

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Smart Glasses to Help Blind People Detect Obstacles

This project is meant to help visually impaired people by using sensors and technology through code in smart glasses.

CYSF · 2026

SmartPestSense

A pest monitoring device using 3D printing and coding to track activities of house mice and other sets that enter or trespass houses. Experiments will happen with 3D printed mice, meaning th…

CYSF · 2026

Smart Tracks, Safe Trains

This project uses ESP32 to control multiple trains and switches to avoid collision in real time. This project shows how we can use technology and logic to improve train safety in real-world…

CYSF · 2026

Soap vs Bacteria

This project tested how different hand-cleaning methods reduce bacteria by observing mold growth on bread slices touched with unwashed hands, water-only washed hands, and hands cleaned with…

CYSF · 2026

Soap Vs. Sanitizer Vs. hot water which one will clean your hands better

I will be testing which substance will clean your hands better. I will be using agar plates to demonstrate which substance will cleans your hands better. The items I will be using are: soap,…

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Social Media Impact on Teens

In this project we investigate the impact of social media among teenagers, focusing most clearly on the grade levels 7-12..

CYSF · 2026

Soil Amendment and Carbon Sequestration with Biochar

Examining the potential of biochar as a soil amendment by testing water retention, nutrient retention and by growing oat seeds with and without biochar.

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“Solar for the Modern Home: Assessing Power Potential From the Rooftop

I noticed that some houses had solar panels and others didnt the simlare house were the oes with solar panels. Im conducting an experiment with solar power to fiqgure out witch roof is the b…

CYSF · 2026

Solar Oven

We made a solar oven using materials like pizza box, tin foil, clear/plastic wrap, paper clip, black paper, and tape. We tested and compared the time taken by candy canes, chocolate, and lol…