Discover, Explore, and Innovate
Entries for the 2025/2026 edition have closed. Take a look at the ideas and rules while you wait for the next one.
Experiments
Hands-on science projects
Innovation
Creative problem solving
Recognition
Amazing prizes to win
About the Project
The Superheroes in Science Project is an initiative to involve schools in the creation of science-based projects exploring the real science behind superheroes. Students are given the opportunity to create science projects about the real science behind superheroes, Star Wars, and space travel, and how they can apply scientific principles being taught in their syllabus as well as recent discoveries and innovations.
The aim of this project is to stimulate students' sense of curiosity and fun, encouraging them to discover and research science through the exciting worlds of Superheroes, Star Wars, and space travel.
Project Booklet
The Superheroes in Science Project Booklet is aimed at students wishing to participate and contains lots of useful information and ideas.
The 2025/2026 edition has ended, but the information is still here to help you plan a project for next time.
Superheroes
Explore the real science behind superhero powers and abilities from your favorite comics and movies
Star Wars
Investigate the science of lightsabers, hyperspace, and other technology from a galaxy far, far away
Space Travel
Discover the real science of rockets, planets, and the challenges of exploring our universe
Prizes
Announced each edition
Prizes are announced when registration opens. The 2025/2026 edition has finished, so there are no prizes to enter for at the moment.
Every edition awards prizes to up to three students in each age group, and all participants receive a Certificate of Participation.
Project Rules - 2025/2026 Edition
These were the rules for the 2025/2026 edition, which has now finished. They are kept here as a guide - the rules for the next edition will be published when it opens.
Types of Projects Allowed
All types are to be presented online
1. An Experiment
A scientific procedure to test or prove a fact or theory or to explain the conditions necessary for something to occur. When conducting your experiment, state why you are conducting it, describe materials and method used. Graphs or visual presentations can explain method and results. Remember to give a superhero, supervillain, or Star Wars theme to your experiment.
2. A Visual Presentation
A project shown through photographs, graphics (even comic book style), and tables in the form of charts or any other visual manner which explains how it works along with written information. Include the superhero, supervillain, or Star Wars abilities or gadgets you are inspired by.
3. A Model
Models should not exceed 120 cm × 60 cm in dimensions. Create a project that includes a model, static or moving, to explain your work. Include brief explanations about the aim of your model project and a report. Give your model a superhero, supervillain, super vehicle, gadget, or Star Wars robot, space vehicle, or character theme.
⚠️ Safety & Prohibited Activities
- • Projects using any form of animal testing or experimenting on animals are strictly prohibited
- • Projects using dangerous chemicals or naked flames must be performed under strict adult supervision
- • If organizers deem the experiment or project to be dangerous or that it might harm participant(s), they may ask the participant(s) to change project or be disqualified
📅 Important Dates (2025/2026 edition)
- • Registration Opened: November 30, 2025 at 00:00 (midnight)
- • Project Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026 at 23:59 (passed)
Student participation is free and voluntary. Online submission form must be filled by a parent/legal guardian.
👥 Team Sizes
Students can participate individually or as a team of a maximum of three (3) students. Participants can also team up within a registered NGO such as Girl Guides, Scouts, Astronomy Clubs, etc.
🏆 Competition Groups
Students will be grouped in one of three separate judging groups during scholastic year 2025/2026:
Junior Group 1:
Students in Year 3 and 4
Report word limit: 300 words
Junior Group 2:
Students in Year 5 and 6
Report word limit: 300 words
Senior Group 1:
Students in Forms 1 and 2 (Year 7 and 8)
Report word limit: 500 words
💻 Online Competition
All projects are to be presented online via this Superheroes in Science project website. Everything from the application to the parent's sign-up and the actual project has to be presented online utilizing photos and videos.
⚖️ Judging
Judging will be carried out online by:
- • 75% - Superheroes In Science Team judges
- • 25% - General public vote
Winners will be announced on this website and via social media, while winners themselves will be notified by email or mobile.
🎁 Prizes Eligibility
Prizes will be provided for a maximum of three students per group (Junior Group 1, Junior Group 2, and Senior Group 1). Winner projects can be an individual effort or team effort. If a team wins, each individual student within the team will receive a prize. In addition, a Certificate of Participation will be given to all participants!
About Us
Our Mission
Our aim is to use science and film as an informal education platform to create engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences. Through our passion for entertainment, we create cultural and entertaining events that bring together people with keen niche interests—whether casual visitors or subject matter enthusiasts.
Our Events
In recent years, we have hosted several successful events that combine science and popular culture in an entertaining and educational way:
Science meets Star Wars
November 2017
Superheroes in Science
2018 - Today
Superheroes & Star Wars in Science
November/December 2019
These events feature exhibitions, interactive science shows, and hands-on activities designed for families and people of all ages.
Get In Touch
Entries Are Closed
The 2025/2026 edition has finished
Entries closed on April 30, 2026 and we are not accepting new projects at the moment. Dates for the next edition have not been announced yet.
Want to take part next time?
Email us at [email protected] and we will let you know when registration reopens. We also post announcements on our Facebook and Instagram pages, linked in the About Us section.
Already sent in a project for the 2025/2026 edition and have not heard back? Please email us at [email protected] and we will get back to you.