WOOD BUFFALO REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR
April 16 - 17, 2010
Fort McMurray, Alberta
NEWS
JUDGES NEEDED!
Judges are required for the 2010 regional science Fair. Please contact us if you have a keen interest in science and can spare a few hours of your time on April 16th to support our newest scientists. To learn more about the judging process and eligibility requirements, please go to the Volunteers and Judges page.
Potential judges are invited to attend one of our informal training sessions. These sessions will be held at Keyano College (room CC228) on Wednesday, March 31st at 7:00 pm, and Monday, April 12th at 6:00 pm. Whether you are already registered as a judge, considering becoming a judge, or simply interested in learning more about the judging process at the WBRSF, please make plans to attend.
2010 OPENING TALKS
Once again we are honoured to have a renowned scientist visit us to present the opening talks for the Wood Buffalo Regional Science Fair. Dr. Owen Beattie, a physical anthropologist from the University of Alberta, will discuss his experiences identifying homicide victims and his studies of historically important grave sites. His talks will highlight contrasts between the actual science of forensic anthropology and Hollywood’s fictional portrayal of this fascinating topic.
An evening talk will be presented at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre on April 15th. This talk begins at 7:00pm and is open to the general public. Tickets are free, but seating is limited. Tickets can be obtained from the Box Office of the Keyano College Theatre.
Daytime talks will be presented on April 15th for grade six and grade eleven classes. Teachers are asked to contact us to reserve seats prior to March 26th. These talks are also presented free of charge.
YOUNG INVENTOR VISITS LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS
Brian Larson, a grade ten student from Hanna, Alberta and the inventor of the “SafeD Pet Monitor”, visited Westwood Community High School and Fort McMurray Composite High School on February 17th to talk with local students. Brian’s invention monitors temperature and humidity within a vehicle or home and sends text alerts to the cell phones of concerned pet owners. In addition to informing students of the opportunities available to youth in science, Brian discussed his experiences and successes as a participant at the Canada-Wide Science Fair.
WBYSF AGM
Please join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 in Keyano College’s “Reflections Dining Room” for the Annual General Meeting of the Wood Buffalo Youth Science Foundation. A light meal will be provided, followed by a slide show recapping the 2009 Wood Buffalo Regional Science Fair, a brief overview of the WBYSF’s budget and plans for the 2010 season, and the election of new members to the Board. This meeting is free to attend and all are welcome.
PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2010 WBRSF!
Plans are well under way for the 2010 Wood Buffalo Regional Science Fair, to be held at the Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre on April 16th and 17th. To be eligible to send students to the WBRSF, schools must register their fairs with the WBYSF no later than January 31st. The deadline for participants to register is March 26th. Keep your eye on our website for further details.
