Young scientists from across Canada are calling Lethbridge home this week.
The University of Lethbridge is hosting students from coast to coast, along with their science projects during the Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF).
From experiments based on the video game ‘Angry Birds’, to this little piggy with a young Nova Scotian, these top young scientists are earning their spot in the CWSF.
Over 400 science projects from students in Grade 7-12 are competing not only for cash prizes, but for their future.
The 52nd annual CWSF comes to Lethbridge for the first time this year. Over 300 Southern Albertans will be judging the projects with many more putting in time as volunteers.
Young scientists showcase projects in every aspect of the sciences- from physics, chemistry and biochemistry to fine arts, new media and neuroscience.
“It’s always impressive you know, the creativity and the skill of young Canadians doing science is remarkable,” said Reni Barlow, Executive Director of Youth Science Canada. “I think a lot of people underestimate the capacity of young people.”
On top of the 1,100 people expected to attend CWSF throughout the week, volunteers are busy preparing interactive activities for over 2,700 Lethbridge students coming through on school tours.
Monday, Thursday and Friday the fair is open to the public, featuring a number of activities for all ages. The activities are designed to show young children science goes beyond learning from a textbook.
“To really get the students interested in science we wanted to have hands-on activities,” said Breanne Kamenz, Community Engagement Co-ordinator for the U of L. “We believe firmly that hands-on turns minds on and hopefully these students will be the ones that we see in the future at the CWSF.”
Organizers say the projects competing at the fair are at a masters studies level and many of them get noticed by professionals studying similar topics.
Judges will critique the projects Tuesday, and make their final decisions for the awards ceremony Thursday.
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