GOLD
Grade: 8
2026

The Household Defense Against Microfibers: A Comparative Analysis of Differential Filter Media in Capturing Synthetic Microfibers

Japnaam Ghuman
Khalsa School Calgary Educational Foundation

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, which are, coffee filters, pantyhose filters, and fine mesh filters.

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Awards
Rotary Clubs of Calgary Environment Award
BRONZE
Grade: 11
2026

The Impacts of Storage on Vitamin C Levels in Oranges

Brielle Hamilton, Mofoluwasewa Adekanmbi
STEM Innovation Academy High School

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.

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BRONZE
Grade: 9
2026

The Influence of Social Settings: How May That Impact Moral Authenticity?

Mahnaz Saifiddin
Zakia Abdul Sattar

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 shows inauthenticity within answers amongst a group of teens.

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Awards
The Psychologists' Assoc. of Alberta Behavioural Science Award
HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 9
2026

The Information Paradox surrounding Hawking Radiation

Felix Zhang, Joseph Hung
FFCA High School Campus

Comparing various theories surrounding the Information Paradox

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SILVER
Grade: 11
2026

The Interaction of Internal Health and External Triggers in Atopic Dermatitis

Siya Shetty
North Trail High School

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 triggers and, the interaction between factors in Atopic Dermatitis.

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HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 7
2026

The invisible world of radiation

Aryan Shah
Fairview School

Making a cloud chamber to see radiation

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BRONZE
Grade: 10
2026

The Janitor in Your Head

Arooj Fatima
Western Canada High School

​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 system to stabilize brain chemistry and improve patient outcomes.

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HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 10
2026

The Mind in Motion: How Education and Equine Assisted Therapy Work Together to Support Neurodivergent Learners

Emori Cumming
Renert School

Helping neurodivergent youth (with a focus on ASD) develop self regulation and social skills through Equine Assisted Services

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HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 10
2026

The mitochondria and cancer treatment : How can the mitochondria help treat cancer?

Mumtaz Hassan
Calgary Islamic School, Akram Jomaa Campus

This research study dives into the mitochondria and how it can aid in cancer treatment.

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