May 2nd – 4th
Saint Mary’s University
McNally Main Auditorium

Come and meet the minds behind the award-winning grade 7-12 science fair projects from across Nova Scotia: Robotics, Alternative Energy, Novel Inventions, Biological Studies, and much much MORE!

CLICK HERE for a Schedule in PDF format.

Open to the Public
May 4: 11:00am to 12:00pm

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Fair Location:

École secondaire du Sommet
500, boulevard Larry Uteck
Halifax NS B3M 0E6

Public Viewing: March 22, 2013 12:30PM – 1:30PM
Awards Ceremony: March 22, 2013 1:30PM – 2:30PM

Contact Information:
Ron LeBlanc
lronald@csap.ednet.ns.ca

Fair Location:

Nova Scotia Community College
Burridge Campus
372 Pleasant Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2
Near: Pleasant and Hibernia

Public Viewing: March 27, 2013 10:30AM – 2:00PM
Awards Ceremony: March 27, 2013 3:00PM – 3:45PM

Contact Information:
Gerry Randell
grandell@tcrsb.ca

Fair Location:

Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
Reeves Street
Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2K9

Public Viewing: April 9, 2013 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Awards Ceremony: April 10, 2013 7:00PM – 8:00PM

Contact Information:
Andrew Clarey
andrew.clarey@strait.ednet.ns.ca

Fair Location:

Nova Scotia Community College
Lunenburg Campus
75 High Street
Bridgewater, NS B4V 1V8
Near: High Street & Empire Street

Public Viewing: TBA
Awards Ceremony: TBA

Contact Information:
Jane Berrigan
jjoudrey@staff.ednet.ns.ca

Fair Location:

We’koqma’q First Nation
PO Box 209
Whycocomagh, NS B0E 3M0
Near: Trans Canada

Public Viewing: April 11, 2013 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Awards Ceremony: April 11, 2013 2:00PM – 2:30PM

Contact Information:
Andrew Smith
a.smith@ns.sympatico.ca

Fair Location:

Loyola Conference Room
St. Mary’s University
923 Robie St.
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3

Public Viewing: April 5, 2013 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Awards Ceremony: April 5, 2013 4:30PM – 6:00PM

Contact Information:
Timothy Brown
tbrown@hrsb.ns.ca

Fair Location:

Chignecto Central School Board Office
60 Lorne St. Truro, NS B2N 3K3
Near: Queen St. and Lorne St

Awards Ceremony: March 28, 2013 7:00PM – 8:30PM

Contact Information:
Steve Karrel
sekarrel@nstu.ca

Fair Location:

Nova Scotia Community College, Pictou Campus
Acadia Avenue
Stellarton NS B0K 1H0
Near: By Exit 24 Trans Canada Hwy

Public Viewing: April 10, 2013 6:30PM – 8:00PM
Awards Ceremony: April 11, 2013 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Contact Information:
Parker Wong
parker.wong@ns.sympatico.ca

Fair Location:
Cape Breton University
1250 Grand Lake Road Sydney, NS B1P 6L2

Public Viewing: March 22, 2013 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Awards Ceremony: March 22, 2013 7:00PM – 8:30PM

Contact Information:
True Burke
tburke@staff.ednet.ns.ca
Website: www.cbv.ns.ca/sciencefair/

Fair Location:

NSCC Kingstec Campus
236 Belcher Street
Kentville, NS B4N 0A6

Public Viewing: Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28
Awards Ceremony: Thursday, March 28 – 7pm

Contact Information:
Martha Stewert
Martha.Stewart@avrsb.ca
Website: scifair.ednet.ns.ca/AVRSF/

Click Here to download the latest edition of our Newsletter in PDF format.

Good news is that from now on CWSF finalists will only need to bring their display materials – no more shipping fees, extra luggage charges, and no more backboard safety check issues.

A summary of the new display:

• 2.5 metre tall display units connect to form rows, with projects on both sides – no wasted space
• at 1.4 metres wide, it’s 20 centimetres wider than the old table space
• at 70 centimetres deep, it’s 9 centimetres deeper than a 24-inch (0.61 cm) table
• includes a pre-printed header for every project
• two display panels offer 26% more clear space than the old 3-panel rental backboard
• acceptable adhesives (including Velcro dots and removable double-sided tape) will be supplied
• display materials can include single pages, posters, and decorative items up to the size of the display panels
• poster templates will be available on the CWSF web site in 2013

Click Here for more information and full details in PDF format.

2013 Canada-Wide Science Fair
May 11 – 18, 2013
Lethbridge, Alberta

TEAM NOVA SCOTIA 2012

Each year, more than 10,000 grades 7 through 12 students in Nova Scotia participate in school-based science fairs, with more than 1,000 students moving on to participate in a regional science fair. Of these students only 40 are selected to represent Nova Scotia at the Canada-Wide Science Fair, a prestigious national event that attracts over 450 of Canada’s top young scientists each year.

“Our young scientists have demonstrated national-quality skills,” says Nova Scotia Youth Experiences in Science Executive Director Cliff Coveyduc. “They have all displayed inventive and creative abilities, scientific thought, and shown thoroughness, skill and clarity in their projects. I congratulate the students and their teachers on their achievements.”

Top Medalists:

Christoph Vetter, a Grade 12 student at Richmond Academy in the Strait Region was awarded a Gold Medal for his project “Can Tires Provide an Alternative to Furnace Oil?” Christoph was also awarded the S.M. Blair Family Foundation Award and received scholarships valued at $20,000.


Terra Lanteigne, a Grade 8 student at Bedford Academy in the Halifax Region was awarded a Gold Medal for her project “Cold Play: What will keep the puck cold for the entire play?”


Harishitaa Prithiviraj a Grade 7 student of Redcliff Middle School in the Chignecto West Region was awarded a Gold Medal for her project “A Sniff A Day, Let the Memory Stay!!!”


Nicholas Barrett, a grade 10 student at Riverview High School in the Cape Breton Region was awarded a Silver Medal for his project “On My Whistle: A Command System for Hearing Impaired Soccer Players”.

Other Winners Include:

Iain Green, Pine Ridge Middle School: Bronze Medal for his project How Much Is This Going to Hurt? The Effect of Temperature on Paintballs

Julia Sarty, Gorsebrook Junior High School: Bronze Medal for her project Staying Aligned: Basic Ballet Necessities Under Scrutiny

Aiden Schenkels, South Colchester Academy: Bronze Medal for his project Sleep on This

Briony Merritt, Citadel High School: Bronze Medal for her project Creative Capacity: Discovering the Education Path to Divergent Thinking

Ellen Withers, Citadel High School: Bronze Medal for her project Creative Capacity: Discovering the Education Path to Divergent Thinking

Chantal Surette, École secondaire de Clare: Bronze Medal for her project Énergie lunaire? un appareil unique pour capter l’énergie dans les marées

Shannon MacLennan, Dalbrae Academy: Bronze Medal for her project Can You Give Cleaning A Greener Meaning?

Peter Issekutz, Fountain Academy of the Sacred Heart: Bronze Medal for his project Finding Natural Fire Retardant Solutions

Savannah LeBlanc, Cape Breton Highlands Academy-Education Centre: Bronze Medal for her project Eenie Meenie Miny Mo

Tray MacDonald, MacLennan Junior High School: Bronze Medal for his project File ScanX

Callum Pickles, MacLennan Junior High School: Bronze Medal for his project File ScanX

Benjamin Chisholm, École acadienne de Truro: Bronze Medal for his project La Suspension Magnétique

Colin Hooper, Riverview High School: Bronze Medal for his project Automated Personal Trainer

Ellen Song, Horton High School: Bronze Medal for her project Fruit Flavour: The Double Benefit of Aroma Volatile Treatments

Sarah MacCallum, Pictou Academy-Dr. T. McCulloch School: Bronze Medal for her project Super Plants: Seed Preconditioning in Bok Choy Plants to Increase Crop Yield

Science fairs help develop many facets of a student’s abilities, from practicing fundamental math and literacy to sharpening research and presentation skills.

“The skills students learn when going through the process of developing a science project idea and seeing it through to the end result can be applied to many other areas of life,” said Cliff Coveyduc Executive Director of NS YES!, Nova Scotia’s provincial organization for science fairs. “We are delighted to have sent the largest-ever delegation of Nova Scotia students to the Canada Wide Science Fair this year. The future of Nova Scotia is in great hands.”

Congratulations Team Nova Scotia 2012!

About NS YES!

Nova Scotia Youth Experiences in Science (NS YES!) is a group of parents, teachers, students, and professional scientists working to create enjoyable and educational science experiences for Nova Scotia youth and to celebrate the accomplishments of our young scientists. NS YES! is a not-for-profit charitable organization.

In the near future, these students will be doing state of the art research or developing the businesses and industries that will provide stable employment for the future. Today, these students develop and showcase their talents, abilities, and creativity though activities such as science fairs, demonstrating the ability to take an idea from conception through to a successful conclusion.

NS YES! and the 2012 Team Nova Scotia Showcase was made possible by the generous support of the following sponsors: Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism, Saint Mary’s University, Encana Corporation, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Nova Scotia Department of Education, Engineers Nova Scotia, Halifax International Airport Authority, Global TV Maritimes, CEED, Municipal Group of Companies, Exxon Mobil, The Discovery Centre, RIM, RRFB and by the many other organizations and individuals who support our young scientists through participation at the Team Nova Scotia Showcase.

For more information about NS YES! and its programs, please visit our website at ScienceFairInfo.ns.ca.

Contact:
Nova Scotia Youth Experiences in Science
Cliff Coveydyc – Executive Director
or Aja Lefave – Program Manager
Tel (902) 420-5526
nsyes@sciencefairinfo.ns.ca

You are invited to meet Team Nova Scotia!

40 bright students from the South Shore to Cape Breton make up Team Nova Scotia, which will be representing the province at the 2012 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Charlottetown, PEI – a prestigious event that attracts over 450 of Canada’s top students annually.

Please show your support!

Come view their award-winning science fair projects in the fields of Health Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Engineering and Computing Sciences, Biotechnology and Life Sciences, by visiting us at the 2012 Team Nova Scotia Showcase at:

Saint Mary’s University
McNally Main Auditorium
(main entrance on Robie Street)
Saturday May 5
Public Viewing: 11:00 – 13:00
Awards Ceremony: 13:00 – 13:30

Click Here to download the Showcase Schedule in PDF format.

Click Here to download your Invitation in PDF format.

Come and see the discoveries made by Nova Scotia’s Future scientists, innovators, and business leaders!

Download Invitation in PDF Format

Presented by NSYES! Nova Scotia Youth Experiences in Science Showcasing the top grade 7-12 science fair projects from across Nova Scotia.

You are invited to meet Team Nova Scotia!

40 bright students from the South Shore to Cape Breton make up Team Nova Scotia, which will be representing the province at the 2011 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Toronto- a prestigious event that attracts over 450 of Canada’s top students annually.

Please show your support!

To view their award-winning science fair projects in the fields of Health Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Engineering and Computing Sciences, Biotechnology and Life Sciences, please visit us at the 2011 Team Nova Scotia Showcase at:

Saint Mary’s University’s McNally Main Auditorium
(main entrance on Robie Street)

Saturday May 7
Public Viewing: 11:00 – 13:00
Awards Ceremony: 13:00 – 13:30

Come and see the discoveries made by Nova Scotia’s Future scientists, innovators, and business leaders!

Click Here to download your invitation in PDF Format

Click Here to download the 2011 schedule in PDF format.

A Café Scientifique is a place where anyone can participate in a conversation about current science and technology over a cup of coffee. Cafes are facilitated by subject matter experts who help to engage participants in the conversation about the selected topic.

“Water for Life” will focus on conversations about something essential to life – WATER! Water is a basic requirement for all life, yet water resources are facing increasing demands from, and competition among, users.

Canada Water Week is a week-long celebration of water from coast-to-coast-to-coast, starting March 14 and culminating with World Water Day on March 22, 2011. Individuals, organizations and governments across the country are encouraged to get involved by organizing or participating in fun and educational events. Find out more: canadawaterweek.com.

In 1992, the UN General Assembly designated 22 March of each year as the World Day for Water. World Water Day 2005 marked the start of a new UN International Decade for Action on water aimed towards achieving international water-related goals and the United Nations Millennium Declaration. The “Water for Life” International Decade for Action provides an excellent opportunity for the international community to advance towards a truly integrated approach to the management of the world’s water that ensures its sustainable use for generations to come. Find out more: www.worldwaterday2011.org.

“Celebrating water for life” is a publication of the United Nations that introduces key issues relevant to water. Find out more [PDF].

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Sponsored by: NSCC and NS YES!

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Annapolis Valley Regional Science Fair
Location: Kings Edgehill School
33 Kings-Edgehill Lane, Windsor, NS

Fair Dates: March 28 to April 1, 2011

March 28 – Project set up & Registration 2:00PM – 7:00PM
March 30 – School Visits & Public Viewing 2:00PM – 7:30PM
March 31 – School Visits & Public Viewing 9:00AM – 1:00PM & 5:00PM – 10:00PM
April 1 – Awards Ceremony 7:00PM – 10:00PM

Website: http://scifair.ednet.ns.ca/AVRSF/

Cape Breton – Victoria Regional Science Fair
Location: Grand Lake Road Fire Hall in Sydney
793 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, NS

Fair Dates: March 23 to March 24, 2011

March 24 – Public Viewing 6:00PM – 7:00PM
– Awards Ceremony 7:00PM – 8:30PM

Website: http://www.cbv.ns.ca/sciencefair/

Chignecto Central-West Regional Science Fair
Location: Bible Hill Junior High
741 College Rd, Truro, NS

Fair Dates: March 19, 2011

March 19 – Public Viewing 3:00PM – 6:00PM
– Awards Ceremony 7:00PM – 8:00PM

Website: https://secure.ysf-fsj.ca/sfiab/ccw/

Chignecto East Regional Science Fair
Location: NSCC Pictou Campus in Stellarton

Fair Dates: March 29 to March 31, 2011

March 30 – Public Viewing 9:00AM – 8:00PM
March 31 – Awards Ceremony 7:00PM – 9:00PM

Website: http://www.cersf.ca/

Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial Science Fair
Location: École acadienne de Truro
50 Aberdeen Street, Truro, NS

Fair Dates: March 24, 2011

March 24 – Public Viewing 1:00PM – 2:00PM
- Awards Ceremony 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Website: http://csap.ednet.ns.ca/

Halifax Sci-Tech Expo
Location: St. Mary’s University, Loyola Conference Room
923 Robie Street, Halifax, NS

Fair Dates: March 17 to March 18, 2010

March 18 – Public Viewing 2:00PM – 3:00PM
– Awards Ceremony 3:00PM – 4:00PM

Website: http://hste.ednet.ns.ca/

Mi’kmaq Regional Science Fair
Location: Wagmatcook School in Wagmatcook

Fair Date: April 13, 2011

April 13 – Public Viewing 10:00AM – 2:30PM
– Awards Ceremony 2:30PM – 3:00PM

Website: www.wfnss.bravehost.com

South Shore Regional Science Fair
Location: NSCC Lunenburg Campus
75 High Street, Bridgewater, NS

Fair Dates: April 6 to April 8, 2011

April 7 – Public Viewing 3:00PM – 4:00PM
April 8 – Awards Ceremony 1:00PM – 2:00PM

Website: http://www.ssrsb.ca/

Strait Regional Science Fair
Location: Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury, NS

Fair Dates: March 28 to March 30, 2011

March 29 – Public Viewing 1:30PM – 3:00PM
March 30 – Awards Ceremony 7:00PM – 8:00PM

Website: http://www.srsf.ednet.ns.ca/

Tri-County Regional Science and Technology Expo
Location: NSCC Burridge Campus
372 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth, NS

Fair Date: March 30, 2011

March 30 – Public Viewing 10:00AM – 2:00PM
– Awards Ceremony 2:30PM – 3:30PM

Website: https://secure.ysf-fsj.ca/sfiab/tricounty/