<p>I'm a high school student. Anyone have any science project ideas that are challenging and can be won an award?</p>
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<p>As a high school student competing in a science fait, particularly intel-affliated, you must produce ORIGINAL research. Meaning it can’t be hackneyed, for example testing ehich light color plants grow best in. First, I’d suggest narrowing down your interests to one question. Also, be willing to commit hours and hours testing that one question, whether it be reading scientific papers, spending time in the lab when you could be doing more school extracurriculars, and writing the paper. Also, find a mentor. I cannot express how helpful my mentor has been. A mentor can provide a working space with better equipment than your school lab, help bounce ideas back and forth, and provides good journals to read. However, a mentor CANNOT produce an idea for you. I have competed in state and national fairs for a verrrry long time. This year I am studying epigenetics in zebrafish, particularly mechanisms for melanoma diagnosis.</p>
<p>Lol, only on CC.
My school had a science fair for the first time last year and most of the participants (there were five) did projects along the lines of “Is permanent marker really permanent?” I grew crystals in a jar, which I suppose is an activity I should have gotten out of my system around the same time I made paint by mixing Kool-Aid powder with water. :)</p>
<p>They’re having another one this year. I have a mentorship in chemical engineering at a plant, and it sounds like it could tie into a really good project, but I really can’t think of anything I could do. :(</p>
<p>Lol, another tip is to pick a topic that has a wide scope of further applications. This looks good to the judges and also allows you to continue the project next year. Also pick a topic that seems to help today’s issues, for example certain diseases/pollution. You don’t have to but it’s usually a trend award winners pursue these topics.</p>