description Google Science Fair Overview
The Google Science Fair is an international competition designed to support young scientists globally. It provides a platform for teenagers to showcase innovative research projects and explore scientific solutions to real-world problems.
The event encourages STEM learning and fosters creativity in students aged 13-18. Participants receive recognition and potential opportunities based on the merit of their work.
help Google Science Fair FAQ
Who could enter the Google Science Fair, and what ages qualified?
The competition was open to students worldwide aged 13 to 18, individually or in small teams. It launched in 2011 with partners including LEGO, National Geographic, Scientific American, and Virgin Galactic backing the prizes.
What did Google Science Fair winners receive?
The grand prize included a $50,000 scholarship along with experiences like the partner-organization trips. Memorable winners include Kiara Nirghin of South Africa, who took the 2016 top prize for a superabsorbent polymer made from orange and avocado peel to help soil retain water.
Does the Google Science Fair still run?
No, the final Google Science Fair ran in 2018, and Google retired the competition afterward. Its 2011–2018 run coincided with a wave of corporate-sponsored STEM competitions that have since largely shifted to other hosts.
What competitions replaced the Google Science Fair for teens?
The major venues are the Regeneron Science Talent Search, whose top award is $100,000, and the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, both run by the Society for Science. The former Broadcom MASTERS middle-school competition was also rebranded as the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge in 2023.
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