Why WISE exists
Every year thousands of students build something remarkable: a low-cost air-quality monitor, a cheaper water filter, a robot that sorts waste for recycling. Most of these projects are seen by a teacher and a few classmates. WISE gives them an international jury and a certificate that can be verified anywhere in the world.
What we believe
- Curiosity has no age limit. A nine-year-old's careful experiment deserves the same respect as a university prototype, so every division is judged on its own.
- Feedback is part of the prize. Every team receives its score and written comments from the jury, not just a ranking.
- Science is international. Students from any country can take part online, without travel costs.
- Fair judging is non-negotiable. Projects are judged anonymously by at least two judges, with a third judge when their scores differ widely.
Organizer
WISE is organized by the WISE Organizing Committee, a team of teachers, researchers and engineers who coach students for national and international science fairs.
Last updated: 31 October 2026