Regional Science Fair dates for 2010 have been announced!
CLICK HERE to download in PDF format
2010 Regional Science Fair Calendar
February 22nd, 2010
Team Nova Scotia Showcase 2009 – Interview 10
June 12th, 2009
Team Nova Scotia Showcase 2009 – Interview 9
June 12th, 2009
Team Nova Scotia Showcase 2009 – Interview 8
June 12th, 2009
Team Nova Scotia Showcase 2009 – Interview 7
June 12th, 2009
Team Nova Scotia Showcase 2009 – Interview 6
June 12th, 2009
Team Nova Scotia Showcase 2009 – Interview 5
June 11th, 2009
Team Nova Scotia Showcase 2009 – Interview 4
June 11th, 2009
Team Nova Scotia Showcase 2009 – Interview 3
June 11th, 2009
Team Nova Scotia Showcase 2009 – Interview 2
June 11th, 2009
Team Nova Scotia Showcase 2009 – Interview 1
June 11th, 2009
2009 Team Nova Scotia Showcase Photos
May 13th, 2009We just added a collection of photos from this years Team Nova Scotia Showcase to the Photo Gallery. Look for more post-showcase updates (including videos and more photos) soon!
Team Nova Scotia 2009
Meet Team Nova Scotia!
April 17th, 2009Congratulations to all members of Team Nova Scotia 2009!
Here is a partial list with more to follow:
Medford Lutz (Annapolis Valley)
Hope Latta (Annapolis Valley)
Kristy Doyle (Annapolis Valley)
Tim Cooper (Annapolis Valley)
Alyssa Moss (Cape Breton)
Kathleen Orrell (Cape Breton)
Najala Orrell (Cape Breton)
Todd Mercer (Cape Breton)
Nathan Martin (Chignecto East)
Christine Ingham (Chignecto East)
Alexandru Ianta (Chignecto East)
Juliana Ali (Chignecto East)
Natalie Fisher (Chignecto West)
Brandon Verboom (Chignecto West)
Conrad Yiridoe (Chignecto West)
Susan Lynch (Chignecto West)
Ben Lynds (Chignecto West)
Élise Tessier (CSAP)
Roland Troke-Barriault (CSAP)
Riley Troke-Barriault (CSAP)
Nayani Jensen (Halifax)
Adrian Howie (Halifax)
Gregory John Farrell (Halifax)
Emily Jingyi Chua (Halifax)
Gabriel Smith (Halifax)
Isaac Adams (Halifax)
Steadman Evans    (South Shore)
Isaac Longard (South Shore)
Erin McCarthy (South Shore)
Kathryn   Wagner   (South Shore)
Christian Muise (Tri-County)
Maxwell   Poole (Tri-County)
Nolan James (Tri-County)
Cody GooGoo (Mi’qmaq)
Kaylyn Bernard (Mi’qmaq)
Scott Peters (Mi’qmaq)
2009 Team Nova Scotia Showcase
April 7th, 2009Saint Mary’s University, April 30 – May 2
Before heading off to the Nationals, the top 40 grade 7-12 scientists that make up Team Nova Scotia are invited to Halifax for three days of fun at the ninth annual Team Nova Scotia Showcase!
Team Nova Scotia 2008
At the Showcase all members are given signature blue and yellow Team Jackets – needless to say, Team Nova Scotia makes quite a presence at the Canada Wide Science Fair each year!
Held at Saint Mary’s University, this team-building and media event gives the Team the opportunity to meet one another and participate in some fun and educational activities and tours as a reward for all of their hard work. The young scientists will present their award-winning projects to members of the corporate, government, and educational communities, as well as the community at large, giving them a final chance to sharpen their presentation skills before heading off to Winnipeg.
Some of this year’s event highlights include:
- Take apart a Blackberry! An interactive activity presented by Research In Motion (RIM)
- Astronomer Luigi Gallo’s keynote presentation in honour of the International Year of Astronomy
- Evolution and the Fossil Record: a look at real fossils and evolution from a geological perspective
- Tour of the National Research Council’s marine biology lab in Halifax
- Dinner with Scientists: students will have dinner with members of the scientific community
- Glow-in-the-dark Mini-Putt
- …and much much more!
Students and chaperones will be staying and dining in the Loyola Residence on SMU campus.
Rules and regulations are the same as presented in the Canada-Wide Science Fair Registration Handbook (you’ll need to register online, then click on Documentation). If you have further questions about this, please contact your local teacher or parent chaperone.
For a tentative Team Nova Scotia Showcase schedule, please click here.
You’re Invited to Meet Team Nova Scotia!
The public is invited to come and view these award-winning projects during one of the two public viewing times:
- Friday, May 1 from 3 – 5:30pm
- Saturday, May 2 from 11am – 1pm
We hope to see you there!
To download your Invitation in PDF format, please click here.
2009 Canada-Wide Science Fair
April 7th, 2009Winnipeg, Manitoba May 9-17
What can I do to prepare for the Canada-Wide Science Fair?
This question has been asked so many times. It can be nerve-wracking to compete at the National level. That’s the reason why Youth Science Canada and Canada-Wide Science Fair Alumni members created the Stepping-Up Guide to tell you everything you need to know before heading off to the Canada-Wide Science Fair.
The Stepping-Up Guide will tell you how to deal with judges, how to improve your oral and visual presentations, what to wear, what to pack, what to expect when you arrive in Winnipeg, and much much more:
- Top 10: Mistakes People Make on their Boards
- Display Board Gallery
- Top 10: Mistakes Judges Make
- The Judge Wish List
- Top 10: Mistakes People Make During Judging
- Top 10: Things to do on Your Way to the Fair
Click here to find out the Top 10 Things We Love About Science Fairs.
Congratulations, Team Nova Scotia 2009!
April 7th, 2009Next stop, Winnipeg!
Congratulations to all regional science fair winners from the South Shore to Cape Breton who have been selected to represent Team Nova Scotia at the 2009 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Winnipeg, May 9-17!
Science is My Business
March 2nd, 2009NS YES! is dedicated to inspiring young Nova Scotians to experience science in their lives and to celebrate their discoveries.
Science Is My Business is an initiative designed to make the connection between science and everyday life at work.
Science in the workplace is not limited to working in a university lab or space exploration with NASA. Science is in our pharmacies, our factories, our parks, and our concert halls.
Science is all around us.
Science Is My Business 2009-2011 Calendar
NS YES! teamed up with EnCana Corp and Trivium Design to present Science Is My Business: a 36-month calendar for classrooms featuring young Nova Scotians who have unique science and technology-based careers.
Meet these 11 bright Nova Scotians who have found exciting careers in design, digital animation, horticulture, aircraft repair, and some who have started their own businesses based on science and technology.
NS YES! feels it is important for the future of Nova Scotia’s economy to show youth what types of exciting careers are available right here in Nova Scotia for those with science education or technical training.
Please contact us today to order a free copy of Science Is My Business for your classroom!
Download English Calendar [PDF Format]
Download French Calendar [PDF Format]
In coming weeks we hope to include feature ‘Science Is My Business’ interviews here. If you would like to participate – please contact us.
Science Is My Business Questionnaire
Please read over the following interview questions and think about how science has entered into your life as member of the labour force.
- Where do you work?
- What is your job Title and description?
- What made you decide to take this career path?
- What were you doing before you took this job?
- How does SCIENCE (your own definition) fit in to your job?
- What advice would you give someone who was interested in following in your footsteps?
2009 Regional Science Fair Calendar
February 11th, 2009Star Trail Contest for the International Year of Astronomy, 2009
December 15th, 2008Open to all students from elementary to high school, the Star Trail Contest was designed to promote astronomy while developing an interest in space sciences. The contest includes artistic and research essay categories with various prizes!
Please visit www.astronomynovascotia.ca for more details.
Click Here to view Poster in JPG format.
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is almost here! Come celebrate!
December 15th, 2008The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) will be a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture, stimulating worldwide interest not only in astronomy, but in science in general, with a particular slant towards young people.