Showcase of Biology & Psychology Projects
For High School Students
A curated platform highlighting outstanding work by high school students passionate about the life and behavioral sciences.
About the Showcase
We welcome original research projects, literature reviews, and exploratory studies across diverse topics in biology and psychology. Selected projects are featured as part of our open-access showcase, helping students share their ideas, build an academic portfolio, and gain early exposure to scientific communication.
This showcase is created by scientists and educators to provide a free and fair platform for students to share their work with a wider community.
Original Research
Independent investigations and experiments in the life sciences.
Literature Reviews
Thoughtful syntheses of existing scholarship and emerging questions.
Exploratory Studies
Behavioral and psychological inquiries from curious young minds.
Stress and Short-Term Memory in High School Students
Psychology · by DEF
Examined whether induced stress affects performance on a digit-span memory task. Found a statistically significant 18% drop in recall accuracy under the stress condition.
Why it works: A clear, testable question, a controlled comparison (timed arithmetic vs. baseline), 60 participants, and an honest discussion of limitations. Exactly the kind of focused, well-scoped project we love to feature.
Join the first cohort of student researchers
Reviewed by working scientists and educators
“Clove and cinnamon produced the largest zones of inhibition, suggesting potential as natural preservatives.”
Antibacterial Properties of Common Kitchen Spices →
“Found a moderate negative correlation (r = −0.42) between nighttime social media use and sleep quality.”
Social Media Use and Self-Reported Sleep Quality in Teens →
Evaluation & Feedback
All submissions are evaluated for scientific rigor, originality, clarity of thought, and adherence to academic standards appropriate for high school scholarship. Participants receive constructive feedback to help refine their work and deepen their understanding of the research process.
Submissions are completely free of charge — we never charge students to participate. Our evaluators typically take up to one month to review each submission and reach a decision.