HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 11
2026

Is Terraforming Mars Scientifically Feasible? An Analysis of Physical, Chemical, and Biological Constraints.

Het Patel
Ernest Manning High School

The purpose of this research project is to investigate the scientific feasibility of terraforming Mars by researching the physical, chemical, biological, and environmental factors that would influence the process.

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BRONZE
Grade: 7
2026

Is the 5-Second Rule a Myth? Investigating Mold Growth on Dropped Food

Rida Karim Syeda, Sierra Kathol
Griffith Woods School

This project tests whether the 5-Second Rule is a myth by observing how different amounts of time food spends on the ground affect mold growth and potential health risks.

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SILVER
Grade: 6
2026

Is the 5 second rule safe?

Muhammad Ibrahim
Green Dome Islamic School

My project is about which kind of surface would have the most bacterial growth and is it safe.

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HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 9
2026

Is the World Losing its Colours?

Ben Le
H. D. Cartwright School

I will be researching about how us humans are noticing monochromatic changes in the colour of our daily lives, evolution of consumer goods and colour perception depending on our age.

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HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 7
2026

Le Chant de l'Espace : Murmures des Étoiles

Nadia Suresh
Calgary French & International School

Ever wondered what a solar storm sounds like? In my research, I use an “auditory lens” to turn Nov 2025 solar data into music. I want to show how sonification makes astrophysics inclusive, proving we can help everyone understand the secrets of the stars!

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HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 6
2026

Les impacts de la technologie dans notre vie

Ettianne Dietrich-Schimnosky, Kaya Nathoo
Isabelle Gauthier

Notre recherche portera sur le lien entre l'utilisation de la technologie et le fait de développer une dépendance aux appareils technologiques. La recherche nous amènera aussi à découvrir les effets positifs et négatifs de la technologie dans notre vie.

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GOLD
Grade: 11
2026

Leveraging Glenn-Research Copper for Integration in Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR)

Richard Gao
Webber Academy

This study will focus on determining the viability of Glenn-Research Copper (GRCop) 84 and GRCop 42 alloys in heat exchanging tubing for pressurized water reactors for increased thermal conductivity and enhanced mechanical properties.

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Awards
Terry Allen Travel Scholarship
Schulich School of Engineering First Prize
AMPP Corrosion Engineers Secondary Award
HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 8
2026

Lichen Planus: A New Approach to Treatment Using Modern Science and Technology

Johanna Amaldas
STEM Innovation Academy Jr. High N.W. Campus

This project investigates the immune mechanisms involved in lichen planus, an autoimmune disease. It analyzes how inflammatory proteins activate the JAK-STAT pathway, to make a targeted approach to reduce inflammation precisely.

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GOLD
Grade: 9
2026

Life-Band

Navneeth Vasan
Fairview School

An Arduino-based wearable which was developed, tested, and validated based on the problem "How can a cost-effective and accessible device be created to effectively detect and provide alerts for sleepwalking and nocturnal seizure-related incidents?"

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