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Google Science Fair

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Engineering
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Google Science Fair is a free, annual online science competition organized by Google in partnership with CERN, the LEGO Group, National Geographic, and Scientific American, open to students ages 13 to 18 from over 90 countries. Participants submit independent or group research projects addressing real-world global challenges, competing through multiple rounds of judging against peers from around the world. Regional judging selects 90 finalists, who then advance toward a final group of 15 top competitors. It is one of the largest and most prestigious science competitions available to young researchers worldwide, offering students a remarkable platform to make a genuine impact through science.

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Skills You'll Build

Scientific Research

Designing studies, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.

Problem Solving

Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.

Critical Thinking

Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.

Mathematical Modeling

Using equations and formulas to represent and predict real-world situations.

Lab Techniques

Running experiments safely and accurately using real scientific equipment and procedures.

Related Careers

Medical Researcher

Students design and conduct original research projects addressing real-world problems like disease diagnosis and treatment.

Biomedical Engineer

Projects involve creating devices and applications that solve healthcare challenges, such as assistive technology for hearing loss.

Environmental Scientist

Competition encourages research on environmental and ecosystem topics, including water quality and biodiversity studies.

Software Engineer

Winners have built cloud-based applications and software solutions to address scientific and medical challenges.

Quick Facts

Grade Levels
8th - 12th
Format
Virtual
Competitiveness
Highly Selective
Best For
Student scientists and innovators

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