CWSF 2017 - Regina, Saskatchewan - Science Fair · Whitehorse, YT F. H. Collins For my project, I...

CWSF 2017 - Regina, Saskatchewan

Michelle WangThe Speed of Fencing Actions

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DiscoveryJuniorGreater VancouverNorth Vancouver , BCSir Winston Churchill SecondaryIn this project I test how the way I hit an object impacts how much speedmy attack has. I expected that my lunge would have the greatest speedbecause lunges don't need a lot of time to gain speed, and can can cover avery long distance. I extended my arm, stepped forwards, lunged, andfléched. My results were not as I expected...

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BiographyThis science fair was originally a schoolproject. My proposal was originally aboutplants, but my teacher rejected the idea, andsaid that it was too common. She said to dosomething that I was passionate about. Icurrently rank 1st in the country, domestically,for my age group, in fencing, so that was thefirst thing that popped into my mind. When I'mnot working on school or fencing, I enjoyreading and writing, or art related hobbies(sculpting, painting, drawing, etc). After highschool, which is a long ways away for me, Iaspire to work in the medical field, or inpsychology. For further investigation on myproject, I am interested in expanding theexperience and age level for this experiment.One piece of advice from me would be to do ascience fair on something you really enjoyworking on, it's no fun if you don't enjoy it.


Jennifer BooneAre Fingerprint Shapes Inherited?


DiscoveryJuniorPacific NorthwestSmithers, BCBulkley Valley Christian SchoolMy project aims to determine if fingerprint patterns are inherited or random.I collected thumb and index fingerprints from 48 people in ten families. Icompared patterns between moms and dads (unrelated) and betweenchildren and their parents (related). I found that arch patterns are likelyinherited. Knowing more about print heritability could help in crime forensicsand identification purposes.


BiographyI live in Smithers, BC and go to Bulkley ValleyChristian School. I enjoy reading, writing,sports, and learning about animals. I havealways been interested in fingerprints andthink it's cool that though there are three maingroups of fingerprints, everyone's fingerprintsare unique. This science fair project hasallowed me to examine the fingerprints of myfamily and friends. In the future, I would becurious to research rare fingerprints and seehow often these are inherited. My advice toother students about doing a project would beto follow your interests and ask lots ofquestions.


James StoreyA Lasting Bond


DiscoveryIntermediateYukon/StikineWhitehorse, YTF. H. CollinsFor my project, I tested seven different types of glue for their torsional,tensile and shear strengths. I designed and built two testing apparatuses todo this and did 369 tests. I found that the Gorilla wood glue and LePagewood glue were the best for non waterproof applications and that theLePage fast-set epoxy and waterproof Gorilla glue were the best forwaterproof applications.


BiographyMy name is James Storey and I foundinspiration for my project through my love ofwoodworking, experimenting and science. Ialso love mathematics and I enjoy creating anexperiment that allows me to examine aproblem using math and statistics. I havelived in the North all of my life and amcurrently enrolled in the grade nine frenchimmersion program at my school, F.H.Collins.I would recommend to someone who isthinking about doing a science fair project todo an experiment that they are passionateabout and that has real world applications.Besides woodworking, math and science,some of my interests include reading,basketball, camping and hunting. I plan topursue a career in either engineering, scienceor as a math professor.


Melody ChengA New Phase of Water: Is this measurable with surface tension?


DiscoveryIntermediateVancouver IslandVictoria, BCGlenlyon Norfolk SchoolRecently, scientists discovered a new phase of liquid water, where adifference in hydrogen bonding exists from 40 to 60C. I wanted to know ifthis phenomenon could be observed in different concentrations ofmagnesium chloride and sodium chloride. I measured the surface tension ofwater by analyzing the contact angle in a droplet and was able to measurea variation in the crossover temperature.

Awards ValueCAP Physics Prize - IntermediateSponsor: Canadian Association of Physicists

$750

Excellence Award - Intermediate - Bronze MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaWestern University ScholarshipBronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$1 000

Total $1 750


BiographyI wanted to expand my knowledge aboutwater since there are still many things aboutwater that are a mystery to us. I was inspiredto do my project when I read about scientiststhat found evidence of a new phase of water(published in November 2016). I hope in thefuture we as human beings will have theopportunity to explore and understand thetopic fully. In my opinion, the essential thingwhen it comes to doing a science project is anopen, passionate heart towards the subject.There may be failures along the way butlearning how to not let these burdens pull youdown will lead to you an astonishingexperience.


Julia IonicaL'investigation de la réaction endothermique dans les compressesfroides


DiscoveryIntermediateGreater VancouverVancouver, BCKitsilano SecondaryCette expérience est de déterminer si on peut obtenir un ratio plus efficientde nitrate d'ammonium et d'eau dans les compresses froides qui ne gaspillepas autant de nitrate et d'eau. Le but est de recommander un ratio denitrate et d'eau qui est presque aussi froide que les compresses froidescommerciales. L'expérience est soutenue par le calcul de la perte d'énergiepour chaque mélange.


BiographyMy inspiration for my project comes fromplaying volleyball. Whenever I got injured Iwould use a cold pack to help nub the pain.So I started to think of ways to save money byreducing the chemical weight in cold packsand environmental impact. I cut open a coldpack and decided to mix different ratios ofammonium nitrate and water. I found a ratiothat saved 25% of the nitrate. Now imagine ifwe use my ratio instead of using the currentcommercial ratio in cold packs: we wouldsave money, nitrate and the environment.After the regional science fair, I did anotherinvestigation to see whether my ratio of nitrateto water stayed as cold for the same amountof time as the commercial cold packs, and itdid. If I were to advise a student about doinga project, I would say to choose a topic youhave a strong desire to learn more about orsomething that can impact your life or theearth. If you choose to do a project only toimpress the judges but you are not interestedin, you won't get the best experience or bemotivated to present it.


Malika SharmaOptimizing DNA Barcoding for Investigating Food Fraud


DiscoveryIntermediateCariboo MainlineKamloops, BCSt Ann's AcademyThe purpose of this project was to optimize a protocol for PCR amplificationof fish DNA mini- barcode with the ultimate aim of detecting food fraud.DNA barcoding is a method that uses an organism's short geneticsequence to identify it to a particular species. I was able to optimize DNAamplification protocol with 100% success indicating optimum primerselection and PCR methodology.


BiographyHi! My name is Malika Sharma and I am inGrade 9 at St. Ann's Academy, Kamloops,BC. This is my sixth time participating in aregional science fair, and my second time inCWSF. This year at the Cariboo MainlineRegional Science Fair (CMRSF), I won a goldmedal, the Society for Canadian Women InSciences and Technology (SCWIST) award,and the Genome BC award. I also have tonsof hobbies. I enjoy playing the guitar, skating,singing, dancing, reading, swimming, goinghiking, and checking things off my bucket list!I plan to study medicine in university. I wasinspired to do this project after listening on theradio about the growing problem of food fraudglobally. I got intrigued to know how can thisglobal issue can be resolved. I learned thatthe biggest challenge is to find out if the foodis authentic and DNA barcoding may be away to solve it. I love science because thereare endless possibilities and would like toencourage other students to participate infairs because it is a great learning experience!


Amber PittSound Perception: Men vs. Women


DiscoveryIntermediateNorthern Vancouver IslandGold River, BCGold River SecondaryMy project consisted of me playing a series of high frequency sounds toeveryday males and females throughout my school, then having them rateon a scale of 1 to 10 of how annoyed they were with the sound. I averagedthe scores together, determining the most common level of annoyancebetween the men and women to suggest who holds the greater soundperception.


BiographyMy name is Amber Pitt and I attend GoldRiver Secondary School in British Columbia.In the future, I'm planning on attendinguniversity to become a registered nurse. I'vealways been intrigued by human anatomy andI try to find all sorts of ways to educate myselffurther about it. In my household both mymother and I have always been able to hearbetter than my brother and father, and thatinterested me to do an experiment to indicatewhether or not the boys are deaf or if womencan actually hear better than men. For futureinvestigation I may consider using more testsubjects (people) to get a more accurate,wide-spread result. If I were to advise otherstudents on doing a project such as mine, Iwould tell them to not be afraid to askquestions and for help. It's not always easy todo these intimating, big projects and you don'thave to do it all by yourself. There's alwayssomeone that can help you, even if its just afellow peer.


Grant MansiereWhy do Aspens Tremble? Adaptations for Self Cleaning and PestControl


DiscoverySeniorCentral OkanaganSummerland, BCSummerland SecondaryTrembling Aspens showcase unique traits i.e., trembling in wind andhydrophobic leaves, monocultures of clones, and widespread distribution.Monocultures are susceptible to infections and infestations due to theirgenetic similarity, so why have aspens thrived? Literature review, my windtunnel and hydrophobicity tests of leaves demonstrate that thehydrophobicity and flutter may offer self-cleaning leaves whose forcefulmovements could be sufficient to prevent insect infestation.

Awards ValueChallenge Award - Discovery - SeniorSponsor: Youth Science CanadaExcellence Award - Senior - Gold MedalSponsor: Youth Science Canada

$250

Dalhousie University Faculty of Science Entrance ScholarshipSenior Gold Medallist - $5000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science

$5 000

UBC Science (Vancouver) Entrance AwardSenior Gold Medallist - $4000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: The University of British Columbia (Vancouver)

$4 000

University of Manitoba Entrance ScholarshipSenior Gold Medallist - $5000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: University of Manitoba

$5 000

University of Ottawa Entrance ScholarshipSenior Gold Medallist - $4,000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: University of Ottawa

$4 000

Western University ScholarshipGold Medallist - $4000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$4 000

Total $22 250


BiographyMy name is Grant Mansiere, and I amcurrently a grade 11 student. I enjoylongboarding, cycling, and keeping busy onsmall projects. I intend to go to WindsorUniversity, using my two scholarships that Iwon through CWSF in past years. I saw myproject inspiration fluttering in the wind onsummer drive, aspen tree leaves. They werefluttering in the wind, and yet I noticed nowind. I had to find out how! So I got to workthat summer in advance of the first sciencefair in March. I borrowed a wind tunnel andmade myself a goniometer and started tryingto find answers. Those interested in sciencefair should always be questioning the worldaround them, because one never knowswhere the next topics might arise. Also, startas soon as possible. My further investigationsmay be surrounding a method to collectenergy from an artificial aspen leaf flutter.


Braxton ChanExperimental Testing of Mathematical Model for Increasing WindTurbine Power


EnergyJuniorEast KootenayCranbrook, BCParkland Junior SecondaryRenewable energy is essential for the continued supply of the world'spower. This project devises a more efficient and productive means togenerate power output from a high altitude wind turbine (HAWT).Mathematical modelling was first used to predict a possible improved poweroutput. Experimental testing was then performed to determine if animproved power output could be achieved in actuality.


BiographyI am presently in Grade 8 residing in thebeautiful Rocky Mountains in BC with myyounger brother and my parents. I playBantam hockey, Whitecaps soccer and enjoysnowboarding, surfing and kitesurfing. I am adrummer for my school band. I have alwaysbeen an environmental advocate whichnaturally led to my project idea pertaining torenewable energy. I believe the results of myexperiment warrant further studies tosomeday apply my innovation in the realworld. I plan to eventually construct a viablemodel of a high altitude wind turbine thatcould be tested for energy usage on a muchlarger scale. This will require the applicationof wireless technology, the consideration ofhigh altitude environmental impact, andlight-weight material construction. My bestadvice for future science fair students is tocome up with an idea that you can imaginethat would be enjoyable to study and test.This way, the hard work and long hours willnot seem so hard or long.


Jodh Singh NahalPowering My Small Devices From Soil Bacteria Using MFCs(Microbial Fuel Cells)


EnergyJuniorCariboo MainlineKamloops, BCDufferin ElementaryMy project-Experiment#1: Comprehensive experiment with 64 one-chamberMFCs to study the affects of various combinations of 128-electrodes on thevoltage production of MFCs. Experiment#2: Built three-MFCs with differentsubstrates-(topsoil,saliva,urine) to study the affects of 'substrates' on thevoltage production of MFCs. Experiment#3: Built three-MFCs in gardenitself to investigate if garden MFCs produce more voltage. Experiment#4:Powered some of my small-devices using MFCs.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Junior - Silver MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaWestern University ScholarshipSilver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$2 000

Total $2 000


BiographyI'm Jodh Singh Nahal; in grade 7. In grade 4, Iranked #1 in Canada in a Canadiannational-level math contest- MathematicaCentrum Byron-Germain. I scored 100% andgot two medals. I was the only one from BCwho made it to nationals and became theCanadian champion. I made news on thefront full-page of the newspaper- KamloopsThis Week. In grades 5-6, I got two medalsfor: regional winner in a math-contest. Ingrade 6, at the regional science-fair, I got twobest-category awards and a cash-prize. Thisyear; in grade 7, I got four best-categoryawards and two cash-prizes, and making it tothe CWSF is amazing. I play select soccer forthree years now, and got 'MVP of thetournament' medal last-year in Kelowna. Iplay basketball, flag-football for myschool-team, and have couple ofachievements in running at the district trackand fields. I got the idea for my project fromonline research, and got so inspired by thefact that electricity can be produced fromorganic waste. I plan to further investigateother potential applications of MFCs-wastewater treatment, hydrogen production,and desalination. To other students, I wouldsay work hard and stay positive.


Adam Patton, Patrick BennettBacteria at Work


EnergyJuniorCariboo MainlineKamloops, BCSt Ann's AcademyThe purpose of our project was to find an alternative fuel resource in hopesof combating global warming by harnessing energy from bacteria. Byadding sugary additives such as brown sugar, corn syrup and yogurt wehoped to increase the electrical output of bacteria in a microbial fuel cell.Under circumstances of high resistance, bacteria with yogurt producedmore power than other additives used.


BiographiesAdam - Adam is in grade 8 at St. Ann'sAcademy in Kamloops, B.C. He enjoys skiing,hunting, golfing, mountain biking, paddleboarding, and soccer. He plans on pursuing acareer in medicine or science. At the regionalscience fair, Adam and his partner won a goldmedal as well as Best Environmental ScienceFair Project. They came up with their projectat school while discussing global warming.They started to think about waste andharnessing power using a fuel cell. Adam andhis partner found out that stool can generatepower, but not a significant amount. So, theytried to increase the electrical output ofbacteria using sugary additives. In the f...Patrick - My name is Patrick Bennett. I am ingrade eight, and am currently attending St.Anns Academy in Kamloops British Columbia.I participate in school organizations such highschool soccer, wrestling, and I also playtrumpet for the high school band. I also havemany other hobbies I rodeo, play defense onthe Kamloops Blaze Rep soccer team, I hunt,I play hockey, I play the electric guitar, and Ialso ski. One of the many challenges playingsports for me was I was born with ananaphylactic allergy to peanuts so I alwayshave to carry an epi-pen. In conclusion Iwould like to thank all the people that got mypartner and I here, and I am grateful f...


Aaliyah MahboubiMicrobial-film Power Generation 2.0 ? It's about to get cooler


EnergyJuniorPacific NorthwestPrince Rupert, BCPrince Rupert SecondaryThis project is part of a two-year study testing electricity production frommicrobial decomposition. In year 1, I demonstrated the concept of microbialfilm power generation using graphite plates (29x20cm) and muskeg. Thisstudy showed that graphite felt could increase energy output by 37 times,that the fuel cell is self-recharging, and that various sources of muskeg donot influence the power produced.

Awards ValueRenewable Energy Award - JuniorSponsor: Ontario Power Generation

$500

Challenge Award - Energy - JuniorSponsor: Youth Science CanadaExcellence Award - Junior - Gold MedalSponsor: Youth Science Canada

$250


$4 000

Total $4 750


BiographyAs a young individual, my fascinations arefrequently changing. Above all this myfundamental goal has remained the samethroughout my entire life, doing my part forthe improvement of our planet. I believe mypart is being fulfilled through science. Forexample, testing and developing new possiblerenewable energy sources. In my personaltime, I take interest in many different activitiessuch as video game programming, pianocompetition, creative writing etc. I plan toattend university in the future. I want tobecome an environmental biologist. I enjoyscience because I can use it to test myquestions and help improve the planetsshortcomings. I got my inspiration for thisproject from my concern for the environment.I wanted to do a project on renewable energybecause it is a challenge that the world ispresented with. My project includesharvesting electricity from microbial activity.As for all the bright people thinking aboutdoing a project, I encourage you to presentyour ideas. We are the worlds next generationand we need to work towards theimprovement of our planet so that we can livein a healthy environment and discover newthings.


Amy LiA Sunnier Future


EnergyJuniorGreater VancouverVancouver, BCDavid Thompson SecondaryThis project is on how we can design a more efficient solar panel system.The innovated design is based off the concept of using Fresnel lens tofocus light on a solar panel. Thermoelectric generators are also applied toconsume the heat produced from focusing sunlight. One day, this designcould help save money and save the environment, making the futuresunnier.


BiographyI'm Amy from David Thompson Secondary inVancouver, BC, and my project is ondesigning a more efficient solar panel system.My project was inspired by the ever-growingconcern about climate change, and how thepollution given off from burning fossil fuels forenergy plays a major part in it.


Ollie ZhaoAmp Tree


EnergyIntermediateGreater VancouverVancouver, BCDavid Thompson Secondary"Amp Tree" can, and is designed to, harvest the electricity of living plants topower remote controlled electronics such as sensors and transmitters. It isalso able to power smaller electronic devices. "Amp Tree" harvests itselectricity from the pH difference between the plants and the soil. Meaningas long as the plant is alive, electricity will be generated without chemicalreactions or other organisms.

Awards ValueChallenge Award - Energy - IntermediateSponsor: Youth Science CanadaExcellence Award - Intermediate - Gold MedalSponsor: Youth Science Canada

$250


$4 000

Total $4 250


BiographyI'm Ollie Zhao and I'm in Grade 9 OdysseyMini at David Thompson Secondary School inVancouver, B.C. I love sports and I playedbaseball and tennis during the summer andwent snowboarding in the winter. My firstserious competition was Vex Iq Roboticswhile I was still in Grade 7/8. At the sametime, I also started my first Science Fairproject. I had spectacular results, but theamount of work and time spent still seemedoverwhelming. After the competitions, I finallyattained the dreamed free-time but was neverable to return to the plain old routine. I wasaddicted to large scale projects. Thus, Idecided to participate in another Science Fairand this year my project is about generatingelectricity with plants. An undergraduate atThe University of Washington performed anindoor experiment in a faraday cage andconfirmed that trees hold a few hundredmillivolts of charge back in 2007. However,very little has been done to utilize this powersince then. I chose to take on this challengebecause I was interested in power harvestingsystems and I'm planning to put my project,"Amp Tree", on a year-long outdoor trial in thenear future.


Annie McLeodMarine Brown Algae Extracted Fucoxanthin and Phlorotannin inDSSC


EnergyIntermediateVancouver IslandVictoria, BCGlenlyon Norfolk SchoolFor my project, I decided to investigate the use of marine brown algae indye-sensitized solar cells. Marine brown algae was selected for use due tothe presence of phlorotannin and fucoxanthin; two pigments that contributeto the UV and visible light absorbance of dyes extracted from the algae.The cells created in this project were able to produce up to 197 mV ofelectricity.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Intermediate - Gold MedalSponsor: Youth Science Canada

$250


$4 000

Total $4 250


BiographyMy name is Annie McLeod and I am a Grade10 student at Glenlyon Norfolk School inVictoria, British Columbia. The inspiration formy project came from a kayak trip that Iparticipated in through my school's MarineAdventure Program. During the trip, our guidesuggested that we pop the bulbous tips of therockweed and use the liquid inside as a handsanitizer. Naturally, I thought this suggestionwas bizarre so I decided to put the seaweed'santibacterial properties to the test. Uponresearching the antibacterial effects of fucusdistichus, I learned about a compound calleda phlorotannin and its suggested UVabsorption properties. This led me to studyingdye sensitized solar cells. Applications of thiswork could be in creating blinds for windowsthat absorb UV and produce electricity foryour home. My advice for other students is tostart working early and persevere throughchallenges that come up. It is worth the effort!


Bill ChenGraphene Oxide Enhanced Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell


EnergySeniorGreater VancouverVancouver, BCPrince of Wales SecondaryGraphene oxide (GO) thin films were coated onto Proton ExchangeMembrane Fuel Cell's polymer membrane using LB Method in hopes ofimproving fuel cell performance. Polarization curves were collected and amaximum performance enhancement of 81% in open-air condition wasdiscovered. The improvement was attributed to the co-catalyzing effects ofGO. An increase in fuel cell durability was also discovered.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Senior - Silver MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaDalhousie University Faculty of Science Entrance ScholarshipSenior Silver Medallist - $2500 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science

$2 500

UBC Science (Vancouver) Entrance AwardSenior Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: The University of British Columbia (Vancouver)

$2 000

University of Ottawa Entrance ScholarshipSenior Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: University of Ottawa

$2 000

Western University ScholarshipSilver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$2 000

Total $8 500


BiographyA senior at the Prince of Wales SecondarySchool, I am elated but also a bit sad to havemy first but also my last CWSF this year; but Iam sure of one thing: I will continue to involvemyself in science as I had done in my yearsat high school: I will continue to propagateexisting knowledge the same way as Ifounded my computer science club; I willcontinue to search for new knowledge withresearches similar to the one I had done thissummer at SBU for my CWSF project; and Iwill continue to enjoy myself as I marrysolutions from completely unrelated fields tosolve demanding problems. Exist in asuffocating world where carbon dioxideapproaches its highest value in 650,000years. Energy consumption is lavish.However, with novel materials, I aspire tomake greener energy more available, notless. I built my first bridge with this CWSFproject and I plan to do the same for the yearsto come; I will be going to ColumbiaEngineering this fall and I can't wait tobecome an innovator who not only searchesfor truths, but apply them to the real world.


Charles Wang, Spencer ZezulkaSolar-Powered Production of Clean Fuel by the Fermentation ofC. acetobutylicum


EnergySeniorSouth FraserSurrey, BCSemiahmoo Secondary, Elgin Park SecondaryThe need for a source of clean energy is a pervasive one. Our projectseeks to do so through the bio-systemic manipulation of a photosyntheticbiomass source and a metabolizing agent to produce carbon-neutral fuel.Possible applications of this project, especially because of itshighly-scaleable nature include the cleaning of the atmosphere bysequestration of carbon dioxide, or the production of return fuel for Mars.

Awards ValueYouth Can Innovate Awards - SeniorSponsor: The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation

$1 000

Youth Can Innovate Awards - SeniorSponsor: The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation

$7 000

Excellence Award - Senior - Bronze MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaUniversity of Ottawa Entrance ScholarshipSenior Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: University of Ottawa

$1 000

Western University ScholarshipBronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$1 000

Total $10 000


BiographiesCharles - Hi! My name is Charles Wang, and Iam a grade 11 student at SemiahmooSecondary. I am also in the full IB program,so my daily hobbies include doing homeworkand cramming even more homework. Inaddition, I also enjoy bugging my partner,Spencer Zezulka, about working on ourproject. The inspiration for our project camefrom many sources. This includes an articleby the University of Berkeley and also a videoabout Elon Musk's plan to colonize Mars.After CWSF, we plan to conduct more specificstudies, and also improve our system.Because our current design is just aprototype, there is definitely a lot of room toimprove. As for my long term ...Spencer - Hi there! My name is Spencer. I'mcurrently in Grade 11 at Elgin ParkSecondary, in Surrey, British Columbia. I lovescience (obviously), and I hope to major inphysics or biomedical engineering after I(hopefully :3) graduate. In my spare time, Ilike to look at memes and play piano. In fact, Igot the inspiration for my project during thelatter, as most of my ideas do. I find pianovery peaceful, a place where I can meditateand concentrate, and a place that is free fromthe oppressive shackles of internet-inducedprocrastination. For anyone planning to do aproject, I suggest he or she does somethinghe or she is passionate about; the mor...


Ryan MitchellCopain de liaison


EnvironmentJuniorCentral OkanaganKelowna, BCKLO Middle SchoolThis project was created to find a healthier way for the environment toremove oil from water. The aim was to find out which amount of ferro oxydewas needed to remove 15 ml of oil and then apply the results to the realworld.


BiographyMy Name is Ryan Mitchell and I am in grade8. I go to KLO Middle School and my favoritesubjects are math and science. I currentlyplay hockey, soccer and volleyball but I alsohave a few hobbies. Two of these hobbies arelaunching rockets and flying RC planes. Ienjoy researching and attempting to makesubstances with unique properties. I wouldlike to get a post-secondary education inscience but I still have a little bit of time todecide. The inspiration of my project camefrom my friend Jack who also is interested inscience. He gave me the idea of ferrofluid butwe never made it or researched it very much.Then that began my journey to research itand learn more about ferrofluid. I would like totry my ferrofluid project on a much largerscale to see if I could apply it to the realworld. If you were to do a science project, Iwould advise you to something that you areinterested in and then you will enjoy yourproject.


Kate PichéClimate Change Is No Hoax


EnvironmentJuniorCentral OkanaganPenticton, BCKVR Middle SchoolThis project analyzes historical climate data for four different Canadiancities to determine if climate change is detectable in different parts ofCanada, and tests whether a small, easily-portable solar charging systemcan reliably charge a smart phone during cloudy winter days in theOkanagan Valley in British Columbia.


BiographyI got the inspiration for my project fromwanting to build a portable solar phonecharger for my own phone. I then did somebackground research about climate change,and ended up creating a tool for analyzingclimate data. My advice for other studentsstarting a project is to choose a project thatinterests you, but that you don't understandtoo much about yet, so that you learnsomething in the process. In the future I hopeto be an electrical engineer.


Dakotah RuelSeparation of H20 to Pure Hydrogen & Oxygen


EnvironmentJuniorNorthern British ColumbiaPouce Coupe, BCDawson Creek Secondary - Central CampusThere is a growing push toward greater environmental sustainabilityworldwide. This project examines the potential of using a very abundant,easily accessible, natural resource (water) and turning it into two morevaluable substances, one of which that can be used as an alternate, zeroemissions, fuel source. Can water be broken down into its component partsvia electrolysis using low-cost materials and less power effectively?


BiographyMy Name is Dakotah I am 14 years old andlove school. I am very interested in speedskating. I have gone to nationals andprovincials 3 times I also have been skatingfor 3 years. When I get a job I want to be amechanical engineer, I plan on going touniversity for 6 years after high school. I havetraveled to Australia, Germany, Mexico, USAand many different places in Canada. When Iwas in grade 6 I had this idea for a scienceproject but I didn't have enough time after aholiday to do the project / experiment. Thisyear when I found out that there was ascience fair I picked this experiment. I reallyliked the aspect of dealing with chemicals andelements from the periodic table. I wouldprobably try to maybe pursue the hydrogenfuel part of the experiment. If you were to do aexperiment for the science fair make itsomething with science related or to benefitsociety or the community.


Liam IngramCan We Fish Better?


EnvironmentJuniorWest Kootenay & BoundaryNelson, BCTrafalgar Junior SecondaryI became interested in trying to create an environmental lure for fishingbecause of my love of the sport and also the lakes where I fish. Thepurpose of my project is to develop a lure that will attract the fish and notbreak down. I have spent two years working on this project trying to makean environmental lure.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Junior - Bronze MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaWestern University ScholarshipBronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$1 000

Total $1 000


BiographyMy name is Liam Ingram. I am in 8th grade atTrafalgar Middle School in Nelson, BC. I havelots of different interests including hockey,soccer, baseball, basketball, hunting and ofcourse fishing! I have some other favouritesports including snowboarding and football.As you can see, I really love being active! Myproject began with my love of fishing andwanting to keep our lake (Kootenay Lake) asbeautiful and unpolluted as possible. Mostlures that you buy are plastic and bad for theenvironment. I hope my lures will change howpeople fish. I hope in the future that my loveof fishing will translate into a career as a fishbiologist. We need to protect our fish habitatsand I hope to make a difference. I have neverbeen to Saskatchewan before and I am reallylooking forward to seeing different landscapesand lakes. It should be a great week.


Eungyung KimReclamation: A systems change to waste management in theoperating room


EnvironmentIntermediateCentral Interior British ColumbiaPrince George, BCWestside AcademyCan an independent, evidenced-based system change to wastemanagement in UHNBC's operating rooms, including a process for thecollection and the distribution of unused surgical overage could bedeveloped and implemented? The waste audit showed that 1,825kg ofsurgical overage could be donated, 2 tonnes of paper, 2 tonnes of plasticand 5 tonnes of blue sterile wrap recycled per year.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Intermediate - Bronze MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaWestern University ScholarshipBronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$1 000

Total $1 000


BiographyI'm a grade 9 student at Westside academy. Ienjoy doing science fair and I play a clarinetin the school band. I also play on the schoolsoccer team. I am planning on becoming aneurosurgeon in the future. My project thisyear was in the health care field because ofmy interest in becoming a doctor.


Yimeng LiAnaerobic Respiration: A Novel Bioelectrochemical CopperRecovery System?


EnvironmentIntermediateGreater VancouverVancouver, BCSir Winston Churchill SecondaryHeavy metal emissions from industrial wastewater is an emergingenvironmental problem. This research aimed to develop an electrochemicalcopper recovery system without dependence on external energy sources. Acircuit was designed to harness electrons produced during microbialrespiration in order to power the cathodic reduction reaction of copper ions.Through a series of catholyte measurements indicative of copperconcentrations, evidence of recovery was successfully demonstrated.

Awards ValueYouth Can Innovate Awards - IntermediateSponsor: The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation

$750

Challenge Award - Environment - IntermediateSponsor: Youth Science CanadaExcellence Award - Intermediate - Gold MedalSponsor: Youth Science Canada

$250


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BiographyScience has always been about discoveryand curiosity - it aims to explain andunderstand what we don't know. To me,science is about applying theseunderstandings to the development ofinnovations that may be of assistance tosociety. My name is Yimeng, and I havealways loved science, especially appliedsciences in which we could convert even thesimplest concepts to applications in ourgrowing society. I enjoy working in manyfields of science: electricity, chemistry, andmicrobiology. However, my favourite part iscombining these fields to create newinnovations. This year, I learned about theincrease in copper discharge as a result ofimporperly treated industrial wastewater. Ithought that it would be interesting to createan inexpensive, economical, andenvironmentally-friendly system that canremove metal ions without anyenergy/resource input. Using my knowledgein electricity, chemistry, and microbiology, Ibuilt a self-sustained system capable ofremoving metal pollutants, powered only byyeast. I studied many aspects of the threefields, as well as circuit design andprogramming to build a lot of the equipmentused in my research, including incubators anddrip-feed systems. Ultimately, I wish to helpsociety and people.


Jenny MeiPreventing Eutrophication: Phosphorus Management throughReactive Filtration


EnvironmentIntermediateSouth FraserSurrey, BCElgin Park SecondaryNutrient pollution is the leading cause of eutrophication, a widespreadenvironmental issue that can lead to anoxic waters or "dead zones." Thisstudy examined the phosphorus removal capabilities of calcium hydroxide,hematite, and alpha-phase aluminum oxide to evaluate their potential assubstrates in a reactive filter designed to remove excess phosphorus.


BiographyMy name is Jenny Mei, and I'm a Grade 10student at Elgin Park Secondary. Thesciences - especially chemistry and physics -have always been my favorite subjects, inaddition to math. As my interests maysuggest, I intend to study engineering aftergraduating. Although most of my spare time isdedicated to cramming for and complainingabout APs, I do spend time on moreenjoyable things such as art, hanging out withmy friends, and video games. The inspirationfor my project actually came when I wasstudying AP Environmental Science, when Ilearnt of the widespread problem ofeutrophication. I became interested inmethods of reducing the effects ofphosphorus pollution, which led to mydevelopment of a phosphate-sorbing filter.


Anastasia CastroFluctuation of Oceanic Microplastics at Depth and Effects on MarineEcosystems


EnvironmentIntermediateVancouver IslandVictoria, BCGlenlyon Norfolk SchoolSamples from various depths in the ocean at Ogden Point in Victoria, BCwere collected and tested for traces of microplastics. Additionally, threeorganisms from three different ocean depths and locations (ex. surface andbottom feeders) were dissected and checked for traces of microplastics tosee which animals in the ecosystem have heightened chances of ingestingthese particles.


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BiographyI generated the idea for my project due to mywork with Surfrider, a worldwide organizationthat focuses on protecting the oceans,including from plastics. Since I do a lot ofwork talking to various municipalities aboutbanning single use plastic bags I used this asan opportunity to further my knowledge aboutthe local circumstances of microplastics. Andas such for my career I would like to join myinterest in science with my love ofenvironmentalism. I have a great love of theoutdoors, hiking as well as indoor rockclimbing, which I pursue avidly and havecompeted in. If given the opportunity to furthermy project I would most likely focus on thechemical content in microplastics as well asthe effect they have on marine animals. Interms of advice to others who wish to starttheir own science fair project I wouldrecommend choosing a topic you arepassionate about, this makes the project somuch more engaging and interesting!


Jaden FordCO2NSEQUENCES


EnvironmentSeniorNorthern British ColumbiaDawson Creek, BCSouth Peace Secondary'CO2NSEQUENCES' is an investigation into the effect of excess CarbonDioxide (CO2) on plant life, growth, and chlorophyll content. A 28-day,short-term exposure trial, consisting of nine developing Kalanchoeblossfeldiana plant samples was performed. Daily exposure to varyingconcentrations of CO2 (5.0 grams and 10.0 grams) were tested each day.Measurements, photos, and chlorophyll samples were taken for each plant.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Senior - Bronze MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaUniversity of Ottawa Entrance ScholarshipSenior Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: University of Ottawa

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BiographyMy name is Jaden Ford, I am 17 years old,and I am from Dawson Creek, BritishColumbia. Growing up, in a province such asBritish Columbia, I have always been stronglyconnected to our beautiful nature and ourextensive environment. In 2015, during mytravels to Beijing China on an educationalexchange, I noticed the devastating airpollution which was present. My travels andworld experiences had revealed the shockingtruth of pollutants around the world. I beganbecoming more and more fascinated by howsimple processes were irreversibly destroyingour global agriculture, and I knew I could dosomething about it. In 2016, I created aresearch project titled AIRPOCALYPSE.AIRPOCALYPSE was an investigation intothe effect of air pollution on the humanrespiratory system. I was able to learn of theconsequences of air pollution on us as apopulation, but I then remembered why thisall started; my love for the environment. I thencreated CO2NSEQUENCES, an experimentto find the effect of excess Carbon Dioxideexposure on plant life, growth, and chlorophyllcontent. This has brought me to where I amtoday, on my path to pursuing my dream ofbecoming an Environmental Engineer.


Phyllis LesnikovPhytoremediation of Zinc Contaminated Mines Using NovelTransgenic A.Thaliana


EnvironmentSeniorGreater VancouverBurnaby, BCStratford HallSoil is vital to most living organisms. However, mining has resulted in manyecosystems being contaminated with highly toxic heavy metals. Thisexperiment creates a genetically-modified version of the plant ArabidopsisThaliana, using Agrobacterium-mediated transfer of the gene AtZIP2, usedfor the phytoremediation of zinc-contaminated mine sites. Preliminaryresults suggest that the transgenic plants are approximately 25% moreeffective than unmodified plants.

Awards ValueSHAD Scholarship Award - SeniorSponsor: SHADChallenge Award - Environment - SeniorSponsor: Youth Science CanadaExcellence Award - Senior - Silver MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaDalhousie University Faculty of Science Entrance ScholarshipSenior Silver Medallist - $2500 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science

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BiographyPhyllis Lesnikov is a grade 11 student atStratford Hall IB World School in Vancouver,BC. She is an aspiring scientist and an avidlover of public speaking. She has beeninvolved with various forms of public speakingfor close to 5 years, and in pastaccomplishments, has recieved a bronze,silver, and gold medals at the ProvincialFrench Public Speaking Competition of BC(Concours D'Art Oratoire). Additionally, she ison the executive team of a number ofnon-profit organizations, and understands theimportance of youth leadership. She believesin the contribution that young adult'sperspective may have to solving the issuesthat are a part of today's world; it was thisbelieve that led her to an experiment relatedto environmental topics, specifically theremediation of vastly contaminated minesites. Phyllis has a strong interest in genetics,and in the future, aspires to continueinvestigating the role of genetics in theremediation of contaminated mine sites.


Gavin Howells, Ian PatonIn a House Not So Far Away... Bacteria Were Growing


HealthJuniorYukon/StikineWhitehorse, YTHoly Family ElementaryThe purpose of our experiment was to find out which part of the house hadthe most bacteria. We tested four areas with anticipated high bacterialcounts. Results showed that the bathroom sink had the most bacterialcolonies, followed by the kitchen sink. We interviewed experts in themicrobiology and medical fields to learn more about household bacteria andtheir effects on a person's microbiome.


BiographiesGavin - My name is Gavin Howells. I am a 13year-old Yukoner who loves soccer,basketball, golf and tennis. I enjoy hiking andbiking with my family and friends and lovetravelling. I have visited Italy, England, NewZealand, Malta and Spain. I also play thepiano, drums and trumpet. I attend grade 7 atHoly Family Elementary School inWhitehorse. This year, my partner Ian and Ientered our first science fair. I someday wantto study medicine or microbiology so I wasinspired to create an experiment involvingbacteria. My partner and I investigated whicharea of my house had the most bacteria,which is important because both too muchand too little b...Ian - My name is Ian Paton and I am twelveyears old. I live in Whitehorse, Yukon andattend Holy Family Elementary. My favoritesport is soccer, which I have been playingsince the age of four. I enjoy other activitiessuch as disc golf, camping, volleyball,basketball, and playing Dungeons andDragons with my family. This science fair ismy first one and I am very happy to beattending this years CWSF. My partner Gavinwas my inspiration for this project, he got mein to bacteria. It was an interesting and funexperience to grow and learn more aboutbacteria. In the future maybe my partner and Iwill attempt a more complex project. If youplan on...


Jay BothamThe Effect of Hair Dye on Hair Strength


HealthJuniorGreater VancouverVancouver, BCPrince of Wales SecondaryIn this experiment, I compared the tensile strength of un-dyed hair to hairdyed with different dyes, including ammonia-based and ammonia-free dyes.I found that ammonia-free dyes caused an average of a 17.4% reduction intensile strength and ammonia-based dyes caused an average of 35.7%reduction in tensile strength, supporting my hypothesis that ammonia-baseddyes cause significantly more weakening of hair than ammonia-free dyes.


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BiographyJay Botham is 13 years old and is in grade 8at Prince of Wales Mini School in Vancouver,BC. Outside of school, Jay is very active inactivities including musical theatre, dance,guitar and singing. Jay also enjoys camping,traveling and hanging out with friends. Jayinitially did this project to satisfy therequirements of her school science program.She did a significant amount of backgroundresearch on hair dyes and the structure ofhair. From her research, she designed herown project to test the tensile strength of hairdyed with different types of dye. Jay is veryexcited to be traveling to Regina for CWSF.


Laura CunninghamSalt in Fast Food: No Great Shakes for Your Health


HealthJuniorGreater VancouverWest Vancouver, BCSt Thomas AquinasI conducted an experiment to determine if consuming the sodium equivalentfound in an average fast food meal, 3000mg, would increase bloodpressure of healthy adults shortly after consumption. The sodium loadsignificantly raised mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure by 7.7mmHgand 3.6mmHg respectively. An equal volume of water did not change meansystolic or diastolic blood pressure significantly.


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BiographyI am a Grade 8 honour roll student at St.Thomas Aquinas High School and theyoungest in an enthusiastic science-mindedfamily. For as long as I can remember, I'veenjoyed asking scientific questions andsearching for their answers. Eventually, Iwould like to have a career in medicine, tocontinue asking interesting questions thatlead to health improvements for others. I havelead a Destination Imagination team to a 3rdplace finish at provincial finals and participatein activities that challenge my ability to becreative and innovative. I play clarinet inconcert band, sing in concert choir, and writefor my school's student newspaper. I playpiano and saxophone, volunteer at a localsenior's care centre, and enjoy extensivetravel with my family. For the past 8 years Ihave spent a great deal of time with horses,primarily as an equestrian rider, competing asa hunter-jumper. Assisting junior riders,throughout the year and at summer camps, isa rewarding volunteer experience. Mygold-award winning project was inspired bymy curiosity about the short-term effects ofdietary sodium on blood pressure. A truedesire to explore a question thoroughly andscientifically is key to any successful project.


Sienna LongoGutted: The Effects of Gut Microbiota on Health


HealthIntermediateEast KootenayFernie, BCThe Fernie AcademyThis project was a study of the effects of gut microbiota on overall health. Itwas found that gut microbiota have significant effects. The blood test resultsof one subject were studied over nineteen months during which they wenton a restrictive food program. There were significant improvements in thesubject's blood component levels, thus proving that diet has a significanteffect on overall health.


BiographyMy name is Sienna Longo and I am a Grade9 student at The Fernie Academy. I live in thebeautiful mountain town of Fernie, BritishColumbia. I dance, sing, act, play piano andguitar, and am on the volleyball team. Theinspiration for my project came from myparents' concerns about our family's overallhealth and my interest in human biology. Icould take this project further by researchingwhether or not gut microbiota are influencedby genetics or by creating a diet to increasegut microbiota efficiency and havingparticipants of different ages, weights, andoverall health levels follow the diet for aperiod of time with regular blood testing andregular follow-ups with a physician. Theadvice I would give other students thinkingabout doing a project would be to create aproject based on their interests. This is mysecond year at CWSF.


Rory SmithNuclei Oxidation Therapy: A New Take on Localized Antineoplastics


HealthIntermediateEast KootenayCranbrook, BCMount Baker SecondaryThe focus of my project is to determine whether the nucleus of a tumor cellcan be oxidized with a hydrogen peroxide solution delivered via ananoparticle delivery system. Theoretically, the excessive oxidation willinhibit reproduction of the tumor cell. In conclusion, further research will beneeded to determine whether an encapsulated oxidant can penetrate thetumor cell's natural antioxidant defence mechanism.


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BiographyMy name is Rory Smith and I am a grade 10student at Mount Baker Secondary School inCranbrook, BC. This is my third CWSF and Iam so excited to be attending again this year.I have always had a strong interest in scienceand am currently interested in medicine andnanotechnology. I am also interested inparticipating in an exchange programoverseas in the near future, as well asworking in a local summer camp as a campcounsellor for my second year. I am alsocurrently working on the certifications I needto be a lifeguard. In my spare time I enjoyskiing, basketball and parkour.


Megan Syho, Kai LeongAn Ankle-Dorsiflexion Exercise Program to Improve Seniors'Balance and Gait


HealthIntermediateGreater VancouverVancouver, BCKillarney SecondaryThe purpose of this investigation was to determine whether an improvementin Ankle-Dorsiflexion through three static exercises led to improved balanceand kinematics during gait for older adults. 8 seniors aged 65-90 weregathered to complete a daily three week exercise program. Uponcompletion, our results show that an improvement in Ankle-Dorsiflexion ledto a significantly improved Berg Balance Scale and Quadriceps Angleduring gait.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Intermediate - Silver MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaWestern University ScholarshipSilver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

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BiographiesMegan - Megan Syho is a grade 10 minischool student at Killarney Secondary and isecstatic to be attending the Canada-WideScience Fair this year. Since her involvementin grade 9, Megan has fostered a new love forscience and learning. Aside from science, shehas lots of experience in event fundraisingand youth mentoring through her involvementas the Co-President of Young Variety, andwithin her school; Vice-President of Key Cluband Director of Finance in the Business EliteClub. In the community, Megan enjoysimmersing herself within various businesscompetitions and MUN conferences. Alongwith her affinity for academic excellence, sheenjoys t...Kai - Kai Leong is a 10th grade studentattending Killarney Secondary in Vancouver,BC. Kai intends to pursue his passion forscience in the future. However, Kai is stillunsure exactly where his aspirations lie. Hisuncertainty fuels his desire to discover andlearn. Kai finds that science fairs are theperfect media for him to discover and sharehis ideas. A marriage of two things he loves,science fairs offers a setting that combinesboth public speaking and innovation.Currently, Kai is actively participating inbusiness competitions where he exploresproblem solving in finance and economics.While Kai is involved in his academic pursuits,ther...


Faith JohnsonHeads Up


HealthIntermediateCentral Interior British ColumbiaPrince George , BCWestside AcademyThe purpose of the project is to better understand the dangers ofconcussions for athletes, as it is becoming an apparent problem in youthathletics. Shock indicators were used to test my project. Four differentsports were tested hockey, soccer, basketball, and football. The results ofmy experiment show that head collisions in hockey met the threshold of aconcussion the most times.


BiographyI grew up in Victoria for the first 7 years of mylife. The first school that I attended was aFrench Immersion pre-school, I was the veryfirst child to sign up for this school which nowhas 52 children. My next school was PacificChristian school, which I attended until grade2. Then my parents moved to Prince Georgewhere I now attend Westside Academy. I wasrecognized by the RCMP and ICBC in PrinceGeorge for my science fair project in 2015about distractive driving. I know that I will begoing to post secondary school in the medicalfield, as this is my passion. I have wonvarious awards in the numerous sports that Ihave played. Soccer is one of the mainreasons I started this project, especially afterseeing all the issues my teammates werehaving with concussions. I would like tocontinue my research so that I can helpreduce the prevalence of concussions inyouth athletes.


Amy CrandallA Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment for Postural OrthostaticTachycardia Syndrome


HealthIntermediateNorthern British ColumbiaRolla, BCSouth Peace SecondaryPostural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a condition under theterm "dysautonomia", describes the dysfunction of the autonomic nervoussystem. This project compares the treatment effects of physical exertion,beta-blockades, and fludrocortisone by examining two studies conducted bythe University of Texas and data collected from personal experience as aPOTS patient. The resulting information was combined to determine themost beneficial treatment for POTS patients.


BiographyMy name is Amy Crandall, and I am in tenthgrade at Dawson Creek Secondary ? SouthPeace Campus. My favourite subjects are thehealth sciences, English, and mathematics. Inmy spare time, I love to write novels whilelistening to my wide range of music playlists,read, and spend time with loved ones. I'vebeen involved in science fairs for nine years,participated in the Northern BC RegionalScience Fair for the past seven years, and amvery excited to attend the Canada-WideScience Fair for the first time. At the 2017Northern BC Regional Science Fair, I was therecipient of the SCWIST Award and theSecond Place Intermediate Project. Afterbeing diagnosed with Postural OrthostaticTachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in June 2014,I decided that I wanted to investigate thecause and possible treatments of thissyndrome, as there is no cure. If I have theopportunity in the future, I'd love to study thepossible environmental effects that could beassociated with POTS. My advice to anyoneconsidering creating a science fair project isto never give up, and to not force any ideas.The answers will come, even if it's at two inthe morning.


Rahman TawhidA Novel Method in Predicting Chronic Disease


HealthIntermediateCariboo MainlineKamloops, BCSa-hali SecondaryData Mining is the practice of examining databases to generate newinformation. The objective, is to use data mining algorithms, on datasetsderived from the Public Health Agency of Canada, and UCLA, to generateaccurate predictive models, that can predict early stages of a ChronicDisease, or different features of a Chronic Disease for specific years, &implement these models in a functional mobile application.


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BiographyRahman Tawhid is in grade 10. My interest issolving real life applications based on healthand computer. I like to explore and dig inproblems regardless the time spent. I'veanticipated in Science Fair since 2011. I wasa co-invistigator for a project on using solarenergy for cooking and entered it in 2011.Another project was using a Raspberry Pi tomeasure the temperature inside home andcontrolling it outside your home. I alsodesigned an app to cut the bill of electricity athome. I decided to focus on the healthindustry this year, in finding a solution tofighting Chronic Disease. I used the field ofData Mining in working with a datasetprovided from the Public health Agency ofCanada, and came up with predictive modelsto predict early stages of a certain disease orfeatures of a disease, and put it in an app. Along term for this project is to extend this appfrom residential to industry. It is important toselect a project that will be useful to our reallife problems, it is essential that you continuein the project to enhance it as much as youcan.


Winnie XuFunction of Podocalyxin in the Maintenance of the Blood BrainBarrier


HealthSeniorSouth FraserSurrey, BCElgin Park SecondaryPodocalyxin (Podxl) on vascular endothelial cells maintains the propermorphology and integrity of the blood brain barrier (BBB). During systemicinflammation, its expression is required to maintain structural integrity. Tofurther assess the BBB ultrastructure, a dye tracing assay, transmissionelectron microscopy (TEM) at cell-cell junctions, and ELISA paracrine factoranalyses were completed. These discoveries indicate novel mechanismsinvolved in maintaining proper physiology during pathogenesis.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Senior - Silver MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaDalhousie University Faculty of Science Entrance ScholarshipSenior Silver Medallist - $2500 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science

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BiographyMy name is Winnie Xu, and I am a senior atElgin Park Secondary in Vancouver BC.Although I only realized one of my biggestpassions as a junior last year whencompleting at my first science fair, Iimmediately knew that scientific researchwould become a household favorite. Thisyear's project explored the variousmechanisms governing the blood brainbarrier's strict surveillance. I was intrigued byone of the biggest challenges in drugadministration- crossing this barrier withoutdisrupting its regular functions- and decidedto investigate further. Beyond my heavyinvolvement in research, I actively promotescientific literacy and youth innovation asRegional Chair for The Foundation forStudent Science and Technology'sAmbassador Program, as well as a leader ofmany other federally registered non-profitorganizations. When not wearing close-toedshoes and lab coats, I also really enjoy thepermanent damage of pointe shoes andgracing a stage with balletic andcontemporary movement. Coming face toface with scientific development had meconstantly inspired by the many pioneers inthe fields of biotechnology and medicine, andI definitely hope to continue developing mypassions and ideas throughout the years tocome.


Selina ZhouChanges in Volatile Organic Compounds Emission Under StressedConditions


HealthSeniorGreater VancouverNorth Vancouver, BCCollingwood SchoolThis project attempts to look for a relationship between human mentalstress level and biogenic volatile organic compounds(VOC) emission similarto that of plants. Measurements were taken both in group environments andindividually. Results suggest a correlation between stress level and VOCemission, but also demonstrate great interpersonal differences in emissionlevel.


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BiographyMy name is Selina Zhou and I'm a grade 11student from Collingwood, West Vancouver. Iam an active member of my school's scienceclub and enjoy going to competitions with myteam. Besides science, I am passionate aboutart and giving back to my school communitythrough working with the student artscommittee and writing in our art publicationsArts Mag. In my free time, I enjoy drawing,photography, table tennis, piano, and workingon random projects. My project was inspiredby the people around me who often complainabout stress, which leads me to wonder ifthere's an easier way to measure people'sstress level. I plan on continuing this projectby expanding sample size, and if data issupportive, by developing an actualinstrument. What I have learned through thisproject is that you shouldn't be afraid of nothaving enough knowledge to do what youwant, because you can learn so much alongthe way.


Anna-Lisa Nguyen, Jen TranExploring the Reality of Self-Perception on Physical Appearances


HealthSeniorFraser ValleyLangley, BCWalnut Grove Secondary, Mountain SecondaryDistortion was found to be evident while investigating one's self-perceptionof attractiveness. The procedure involved asking participants to examinetheir appearances under several conditions; a mirror, a regular photographand its inversion that simulates the mirror image. Our results show thatperception of one's appearance can easily be distorted by the amount ofexposure to real images, a coinciding of both psychology and physicsconcepts.


BiographiesAnna-Lisa - Anna-Lisa Nguyen is a grade 11student at Walnut Grove Secondary School.In the little time she has to spare, she enjoysweightlifting, being involved in non-profitinitiatives and research. In the future, shehopes to compete in fitness competitionsonce eligible to denounce genderstereotypes. At the moment, she plans to starta non-profit focused on local homelessness,helps run a club for a school in India andvolunteers at her local hospital. Evidently, sheis a strong advocate for improving the worldand challenging the status quo. With herpassion in service and people, she plans tostudy health sciences and look at enteringmedical sc...Jen - The idea of talking about myself inunder 200 words is intimidating as, what is itthat constitutes my entire being? Is it what Ido? My achievements? Or is it who I strive tobe and idealistically aspire to be? If I statethat I enjoy school, cooking and playingbadminton does that necessarily mean that'sall I am? More importantly of the aspects inmy life why have I chosen those specifically?We live in a world filled with dilemmas andunfulfilled questions, yet we seek answersfrom other instead of ourselves. Moreimportantly whose opinion weighs more in aworld filled with perpetual power and hungerfilled hate? In this case (of a pers...


Ella ChanOral Infections: Does lactoferrin inhibit the bactericidal action ofeugenol?


HealthSeniorVancouver IslandVictoria, BCGlenlyon Norfolk SchoolI tested the bactericidal action of eugenol on oral bacteria with and withoutthe presence of lactoferrin. Through doing this I was able to determine iflactoferrin (a protein present in saliva) inhibits the effect of eugenol.Functional group changes in eugenol were also tested to determine whichsubstituents were responsible for the bactericidal action.


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BiographyI am currently a Grade 11 student at GlenlyonNorfolk School in Victoria, BC. I have beenrunning an educational science YouTubeChannel called "Sci-Files"(youtube.com/scifiles) for four years now andproduce monthly science videos. I have alsoproduced a children's book set called "STEMFiles" that contains five books that promoteSTEM Subjects and revolves around femaleSTEM contributors. In the future I plan onpursuing pharmacology; this inspired myproject as it was a way for me to explore anon-antibiotic treatment for a disease. I planon continuing my project by testing morecomponents of saliva alongside eugenol, aswell as other similar compounds such ascatechol. In my future career, I hope to studytreatments for diseases such as nephroticsyndrome, a kidney disease which one of mybrothers has. I also plan on continuing topromote STEM education and outreachthrough my videos. My advice for studentsthinking about Science Fair is to never doubtyour ability to create an interesting project!


Katherine van KampenSlowing Neuronal Degeneration


HealthSeniorCentral OkanaganKelowna, BCAberdeen Hall Preparatory SchoolCalcium (Ca2+) influx plays an important role in cell death whenconcentration reaches toxic levels. At normal levels, calcium is required forregular biological function. However, scientific reports show that calciumenters the cell during degeneration. If we were to stop the wave of calciumthat enters the cell before apoptosis, we could potentially slow thedegeneration of the cells.


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BiographyKatie van Kampen is graduating this year andintends to pursue a career in paediatricsurgery. Katie has a black belt in Kung Fuand has also won numerous awards atscience fairs over the past years. She enjoysplaying piano, guitar, and drums, and is a T.A.for drama 7/8. She is a massive nerd andgoes to scientific lectures for fun. She alsoworks at UBCO in the Barker biochemical labwhere she gets to play with corrosive acids,flammable liquids and dead mice.


Oscar ZingleDe-Inventing the Wheel


InnovationJuniorGreater VancouverVancouver, BCSir William Osler ElementaryThrough the evolution of trains, wheels have always been used to move,until the birth of maglevs - trains that float on magnetic force and travel at600 km/h and above. Maglev systems cost up to $43,000,000 per kilometre.This study is devoted to finding a cheaper way to build maglev systems andto make them available to the mainstream.


BiographyOscar Zingle is a grade seven student fromVancouver, BC, who is interested inprogramming, technology and engineering.He enjoys reading fact-based andinformational books, and his inspiration for hisfor his project came out of one such book.The book stated that floating trains (maglevs)would be used for transportation in the future.More research in this area showed that thetechnology would be too expensive to bereadily available around the world, so Oscarstarted looking at alternatives to theexpensive system components, eventuallyconstructing a balancing test bed. In thefuture he would like to add filters to improvecontrol, and then extend his test bed to amore practical application. He believesmaglevs could be the Eco-friendlytransportation of the future.


Harrison Cormier"The Magic Carpet" ? Examining Piezoelectricity as a NovelAlternative Energy


InnovationJuniorGreater VancouverBowen Island, BCIsland Pacific SchoolMy objective was to develop a piezoelectric mat as an innovative alternativeenergy solution for large metropolitan areas. My research focused on thepotential utilization of the piezoelectric effect to convert the kinetic energyfrom foot traffic to electrical energy. The results show that a series ofpiezoelectric mats could be applied on a large scale to effectively becomean economical source of alternative energy.


BiographyMy name is Harrison Cormier and I am agrade 7 student at Island Pacific School whichis located in the Metro Vancouver area, onBowen Island. I have always been fascinatedwith research and learning in order tounderstand the scientific, political andsocioeconomic problems that are facing ourworld. I enjoy researching the latestinnovations in; technology, neurology andhealth and also read litature fromcontemporary scientists and entrepreneurs.My hobbies include swimming, martial arts,and developing my sailing skills. I wasinspired to design with piezioelectricity as Isaw it as an innovation that could createenergy which was not dependent on ourresources or environmental conditions, it wasdependent on humans. I was excited toextend my research and be able to support ahypothesis that energy could be gerneratedcost effectively by humans walking in areas ofhigh pedestrian traffic by utilizingpiezoelectricity. My advice for studentsworldwide is to be passionate about theirinterests and never stop asking questions. In2015, I won a junior Gold at the SunsetCountry Regional Science Fair and in 2017 Iwon Gold at the Greater Vancouver RegionalScience Fair. I look forward to participating inCWSF 2017.


Mac SmithHead Start Concussion Alert System


InnovationJuniorFraser ValleyAbbotsford, BCClayburn Middle SchoolHead Start is an innovation involving circuits and coding. When integratedinto a helmet, it will be able to alert officials (ie light or buzzer) when aplayer has sustained enough impact force to the head to cause aconcussion. This will be helpful to all athletes who play contact sports andwill hopefully reduce the number and severity of concussions.


BiographyHi I'm Mac and I'm 12 years old! I InventedHead Start: Concussion Alert System. Myinnovation is a circuit which, when integratedinto a helmet, will be able to alert officialswhen a player has sustained enough impactforce to the head to cause them aconcussion. I have played hockey since I wasfive and had two concussions, so I decided tohelp out athletes like me. I thought, "Wouldn'tit be cool to have a device to detect aconcussion to take the player off the icesooner rather than getting hit again?" At first itseemed like a dream but after furtherresearch I found that this is possible! With thehelp of my dad, driving to Vancouver andhelping me get the supplies, I created my firstcircuit. I also needed help from a professor atUFV to create a fully working circuit with alight and buzzer. Eventually, I want tointegrate this into a helmet! My advice toyoung scientists is to do a project related toyou. The coolest part about my project to meis that this could help me and my friends-which is very rewarding in the end!


Katarina Vuorensivu, Jesse PoundThe Technosleeve


InnovationJuniorSouth FraserSurrey , BC, Surrey, BCSurrey Academy of Innovative LearningFor our project we invented the Technosleeve; a reusable coffee cup sleevethat detects the temperature of hot beverages and then plays a song and/orlights up once they are safe to drink (without burning your tongue). It is thefirst of it's kind, and has the potential to prevent burn injuries, help theenvironment, and save consumers money!


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BiographiesKatarina - My partner and I were learningArduino at school when we began hearing ofthe upcoming school science fair. We wereinstructed to make a wearable etc. usingcoding in Makerspace, and design a project inscience. We decided to kill two birds with onestone by making the Technosleeve. We havealready been working on improvements andadjustments to not only the code but thedesign as well, with the eventual goal ofmarketability. To any other students thinkingof doing a project I would say absolutely gofor it. My partner and I never anticipated ourproject making it to Canada-wide, but evengoing to the different fairs and seeing thedifferent...Jesse - My name is Jesse Pound, and I'm ingrade 8/9 at SAIL academy. At SAIL, I'mcompleting high school at an acceleratedpace, meaning I'm completing grades 8 and 9in a single year. Next year will be grades 10and 11, and the year after will be grade 12.After I graduate high school I'd love to attendMIT and become an astrophysicist oraerospace engineer, because I love studyingspace and creating things! Outside of school,I play soccer and volunteer at the YMCA. Ialso like reading, writing, and filming. Forscience fair, my partner and I invented theTechnosleeve; a reusable coffee cup sleevethat detects the temperature of your hot b...


Jonah HaliburtonThe Anchovy: Remotely Operated Submersible


InnovationJuniorGreater VancouverVancouver, BCVancouver Technical SecondaryMy project is a remotely operated underwater vehicle (submarine), made forexploration of shallow water reefs, sunken marine insurance claims, andrecreational usage. I wanted to make this project as cheap and accessibleas drones are nowadays, so the public could be interested in what liesbeneath the waves.


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BiographyMy name is Jonah Haliburton. I am a13-year-old high school student fromVancouver, British Columbia interested inphysics, electrical engineering, and bikemechanics among other things. I currentlyattend Vancouver Technical SecondarySchool and plan on attending university forphysics or engineering. My project startedwhen I saw something similar at a scienceexpo when I was eight, so I decided toimprove on that idea to make it moreaffordable and accessible. To any studentsinterested in science fair I say, do your bestand make sure you have fun and meet newpeople because the science fair is a greatplace for that. I would like to learn more aboutphysics, rocket science, the blue holes in theBahamas, and amass as much knowledge asI can.


Stuti Sharma, Cheryl ChenCharma 2.0 ? An Orbital Settlement


InnovationJuniorSouth FraserSurrey, BC, Burnaby, BCHyland ElementaryWith rising predicaments, it is inevitable for humans to seek shelter beyondour terrestrial boundaries in order to prosper. Hence, Charma 2.0 wasdeveloped. It is a spacecraft designed to accommodate 10,000 individualsin the Low Earth Orbit while solving a crucial problem of space debris. It isenvisioned to be built with technologies we have available today andexcludes futuristic sci-fi equipment.


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BiographiesStuti - Greetings! My name is Stuti Sharmaand I'm a grade 7 student in Surrey, BC. Ihave always had some sort of interest inSTEM-related fields, especially the process oftinkering and creating something new,whether that be a new toy for myentertainment or now, a proposal for anorbital settlement! When I was introduced tospace sciences, the idea of exploring thecosmos clung with me, and my partner and Iwanted to find a way to get closer to the worldaround us. So, we decided to build a proposalfor a space colony called Charma 2.0! As ofyet, Charma 2.0 is just a research paper.However, I envision to enhance it andeducate people more about...Cheryl - Greetings! My name is Cheryl, andI'm from Vancouver, British Columbia. Here, Ican travel to the ocean when I please, burymy toes in the freezing sand, dip my feet inthe refreshing Pacific, and pretend I'm notfawning over the dogs playing fetch. It's oneof my favorite things to experience thesewonderful places and people, then write orspeak about it afterwards. Mostly speak. Iwould invite everyone to get to know the WestCoast, where I enjoy hiking, swimming, waterpolo, but also sleeping. Aside from theaforementioned activities, it's a heartfelthobby of mine to yell into open spaces. Vastareas are my home, which led me to ...


Daniel KornyloHigh School Voltage


InnovationJuniorNorthern Vancouver IslandGold River, BCGold River SecondaryFollowing the repair and refit of a vintage Van de Graaff generator, a hybrideducational electrostatic generator was constructed. This device uses aLaddertron style of charge transport system within the familiar Van deGraaff framework. As an added educational feature, a remote control allowsstudents to vary the inducing voltage, and its duty cycle, as well as the beltspeed.

Awards ValueCAP Physics Prize - JuniorSponsor: Canadian Association of Physicists

$500

Excellence Award - Junior - Silver MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaWestern University ScholarshipSilver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

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BiographyMy name is Daniel Kornylo. I am a scienceenthusiast, a figure skater, and a grade 8student at Gold River Secondary School. Ihave a younger sister named Heather, and Ilive in a remote location on Vancouver Islandwhere there is no cellular service. Initially, Iwanted to do a project on the repair of myclassroom Van de Graaff generator. As Ilearned more about electrostatic generators, Ifound out that there had been other types,such as the Pelletron and the Laddertron,which have been used in particleaccelerators. This caused me to wonder if itwould be possible to build a classroomelectrostatic generator using a Laddertronstyle of belt. My plans after this fair is to testthe longevity of my belt and pulleys and toadd spark suppressor plates to my machine.My advice to students that are thinking ofdoing a project like this is to first make sureyou are interested in the subject area and thatyou never give up.


Hayden PersadPiezoelectricity: The Energy of the Future


InnovationJuniorWest Kootenay & BoundaryCreston, BCAdam Robertson ElementaryI am interested in alternative energy sources. My project is onpiezoelectricity, which is energy captured when pressure is applied topiezoelectric crystals. I have created an electrical circuit that contains 6piezoelectric discs that light an LED when pressure is applied to the discs.


BiographyI am 13 years old and live in Creston, BC. Ienjoy downhill skiing, soccer, and basketball.I have been involved in science fair for 6years, have won gold at my regional fair 4times. I am president of my 4H club, and aminvolved in Scouts. I have travelled withScouts to international and nationaljamborees. I am interested in clean energy. Ilearned how others are starting to exploreusing piezoelectricity to create electricalenergy from wasted mechanical energy. Ihope to keep working with piezoelectricity andhelp develop ways this can be used ineveryday lives. I hope to go to universitywhen I graduate and become an aerospaceengineer.


Nicole SonnichsenThe Tesla Smarkade ? Wireless Electric Car Charging Parkade


InnovationJuniorWest Kootenay & BoundaryNelson, BCTrafalgar Junior SecondaryElectric vehicles will soon become more affordable and gain popularity,which is important to reduce greenhouse emissions. Most electric vehiclesare charged by plugging them in with a cord. My project uses a homebuiltTesla coil model to explore the possibility of large-scale wireless electric carcharging. I believe wireless vehicle charging parkades would make electriccar technology more appealing to consumers.

Awards ValueCarlson Wagonlit Award - JuniorSponsor: Carlson Wagonlit Travel

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BiographyHi! My name is Nicole, and I live in Nelson,BC. I am currently in grade 7 FrenchImmersion. Here in BC, we are fond ofmountain culture. Many people takeadvantage of being in the mountains aroundNelson - we have a great ski hill! I am amember of the Nelson Reflectionssynchronised swimming club, which is mymain sport, which I really enjoy. I also play theflute with my school band. In my free time, Ienjoy beading, baking and reading. In thefuture, I would like to get a science degreeand consider studying medicine. This is myfirst trip to Saskatchewan and I am reallyexcited about this opportunity to be aroundother scientists. My project started with aninterest in Tesla Coils and how they could beused practically. I have really found thisproject interesting and would like to continuedeveloping the concept of the TeslaSmarkade. I am very excited about ourupcoming week in Regina and look forward toall of the opportunities it has to offer!


Macdonagh DresslerThe Never Flutter Gutter


InnovationIntermediateEast KootenayFernie, BCThe Fernie AcademyThis project combines engineering and heart to create an innovation thatprevents ice damming on roofs. Using a hinged gutter, the gutter can besafely stowed away during winter. This innovation prevents damage to theattic, the foundation, and the gutters themselves.


BiographyI am a fifteen year old grade ten student thatenjoys competitive sports and competes at ahigh level in nordic skiing, swimming, andsoccer. coach part-time in a swim club andmaintain over a ninety percent average.Recently I returned from three weeks in Peruwhere I volunteered at boys orphanage. Iregularly volunteer with our local Rotary club.I was inspired to do this project last winter. Iwas chipping away ice dams on the roof ofour house and started thinking about thenegative implications of ice dams. I felt a newapproach was needed and I started playingwith new models for eavestroughs. My adviceto future science fair participants is to planwell. Budget your time and follow your plan.Do not wait until the last minute!


Jonathan Caoreduce, reuse, reCompass


InnovationIntermediateGreater VancouverVancouver, BCDavid Thompson SecondaryCompass is a contactless smart card payment system used in MetroVancouver transit whose single use tickets are posing an environmentalconcern. They are currently thrown out as trash because of electronicsembedded inside them. A Lego based robotics system, reCompass, wasdeveloped as a recycling process in which these electric components areremoved and separated from the paper.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Intermediate - Silver MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaWestern University ScholarshipSilver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

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BiographyMy name is Jonathan Cao, a ninth gradestudent attending the mini school programDavid Thompson Secondary. Beyond thescience-loving side of me, I am your typicalteenager: diverse and busy. I am a hugesports fan, particularly for hockey and soccer.Music also plays a big role in my life. In theband program at my school, I play thesaxophone and clarinet, and study piano aswell. Volunteering at a community garden andperforming lion dance routines for publicevents are among other commitments. Myproject was created from a thought one dayas I walked by a SkyTrain station, afternoticing these peculiar looking circuits on theground. I discovered the cause to be theone-time use tickets. I built a Lego roboticssystem to recycle these tickets, thoughbecause I plan on making a fully-functionaldevice, the material will likely change. Someadvice to anyone partaking in science fairs:when there is a will, there is a way. No matterwhat topic you choose, as long as it issomething you are passionate about and canspend hours working on, you will reachsuccess. Never underestimate what you arecapable of!


Mike RoslikovSleep Analysis


InnovationIntermediateGreater VancouverCoquitlam, BCInquiry Hub Secondary SchoolThere are many obstacles in current data collection and analysis methodsof sleep. This approach offers a new way, using only a smartphone app thataccesses the smartphone's accelerometer. A handful of algorithms allow tocorrelate the information from an accelerometer to sleep phases and theirchange throughout the night. Employing machine learning techniquesallows for extra diagnostic capability derived only from the sleep data.


BiographyMike Roslikov is a 14 year old high schoolstudent at Inquiry Hub Secondary, located inthe Greater Vancouver region of BeautifulBritish Columbia. Exploring science is hislargest interest. With the resources readilyavailable his interests usually focus aroundcomputer science. However with recentdevelopments, scientific resources becamemore available, slowly shifting Mike's intereststo envelope other fields of science as well. Heenjoys many challenges, such as the SSEPprogram for which he designed amicrobiology experiment to be performed onthe ISS in microgravity. Mike hopes to studyin a university, going into academics toresearch artificial intelligence and neuralnetworks.


Nattan TelmerPowering Animal Trackers With Thermal Electric Generators (TEGs)


InnovationIntermediateVancouver IslandVictoria, BCArbutus Middle SchoolThis project uses thermal electric generator (TEG) technology to extend theoperational life of tracking sensors that provide key information about sealion life history, which is needed for conservation efforts. The TEGs exploitthe temperature differential between a sea lion's body and the surroundingair or water to generate sufficient electricity to operate the sensorsindefinitely.

Awards ValueS.M. Blair Family Foundation Award - IntermediateSponsor: S.M. Blair Family Foundation

$750

Youth Can Innovate Awards - IntermediateSponsor: The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation

$750

Excellence Award - Intermediate - Silver MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaWestern University ScholarshipSilver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

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BiographyMy name is Nattan Telmer, I am a grade eightstudent at Arbutus Global Middle School inVictoria, BC. I speak English, French, andPortuguese. I speak Portuguese because partof my family is from Brazil where I was born. Igo there every year and live in a ruralfisherman's village on the north eastern coastwhere there are beaches and coral reefs andmanatees. I play competitive soccer, racketsports, ski in BC's amazing mountains, sailwith the racing team in Victoria, and of coursesurf and skim board in Brazil's warm waters.Brazil is where I first learned to love theoutdoors and sports and where I becameincredibly curious about nature and science,including about how to generate electricitybecause the power there often fails. I havewon several awards in different competitionsincluding in music and creative endeavors inand outside of school. I have participated inscience and math fairs since grade four. I wasvery happy to win first overall in the sciencefair this year and love the topic of electricity.


Nicolas FedrigoStroke Rehabilitation Exoskeleton


InnovationIntermediateVancouver IslandVictoria, BCClaremont Secondary SchoolThe Stroke Rehabilitation Exoskeleton was designed to induceneuroplasticity in stroke survivors. The use of an exoskeleton glove andmaster glove allow for both unilateral and bilateral rehabilitation. Thisactivates more regions of your brain for increased neuroplastic benefits.Engaging in this unique robotic-assisted therapy reduces the amount oftime required for stroke recovery while increasing the likelihood of a fullrecovery.


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BiographyMy name is Nicolas Fedrigo and I am a Grade10 student from Claremont SecondarySchool. This is my second time attending theCanada-Wide Science Fair and my project isthe Stroke Rehabilitation Exoskeleton. Mygrandfather previously dealt with thedifficulties of post-stroke recovery, and so Iwas inspired to engineer a solution. Thisrobotic-assisted therapy glove reduces theamount of time required for stroke recovery,while also increasing the likelihood of a fullrecovery. In the future, I would like toimplement the concept of the StrokeRehabilitation Exoskeleton for the use oftherapies for ALS and MS. This science fairproject taught me about the field ofbiomedical engineering and I am now inspiredto pursue a career in this field. The StrokeRehabilitation Exoskeleton was the result ofan inquiry I had, and so I urge science fairparticipants to study what they have apassion for. In my spare time I am presidentand founder of the Claremont SecondaryScience and Engineering Club, along withother volunteering experiences. I have alsobeen a swim instructor for elementary schoolchildren for over two years now.


Yassin GuitouniThe KNEEd for Power: Harvesting Biomechanical Energy


InnovationIntermediateVancouver IslandVictoria, BCMount Douglas SecondaryIn my project, I tried to harvest energy from human motion. I did this bybuilding a knee brace that uses piezoelectric elements and the force of theknee to generate electricity. Then, I made some adjustments to the speedof movement as well as to the knee brace and measured the energyproduced. I built a wooden leg to conduct my experiments.


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BiographyMy name is Yassin Guitouni, I am 14 yearsold and a grade 9 student at Mount DouglasSecondary School in Victoria, BC. I am bornin Quebec City, but my parents are both fromTunisia. I speak French, English and Arabicfluently. When I was in grade 6, I lived inTunisia for 6 months where I attended theInternational School of Carthage andexperienced a European-style schoolingsystem. I love travel and discovering newcultures. I enjoy participating in mathcompetitions such as the Gauss and Pascale.I am also very athletic and active person. Iplay soccer and track and field competitively,and enjoy basketball, football, snowboardingand other sports for fun. Also, up until lastyear I swam competitively (reachingprovincials) with Pacific Coast Swimmingclub, Provincial champions for the last 5years. I have been doing science fair on myown initiative for 4 years now and I reallyenjoy doing it. It is my passion for sports thatinspired me to explore ways to harvest energyfrom the human body movements. This isgoing to be my first trip to Canada WideScience Fair and I hope it will not be my last.


Ainsley Horton, Kate MacMillanPretty Solid


ResourcesIntermediateCentral OkanaganSummerland, BC, Kelowna, BCKLO Middle SchoolThe purpose of this study is to determine the effect of using recycledmaterials to replace coarse aggregates in concrete to determine if thestrength of the concrete if impacted and to determine the benefits toenvironment. Experiments were reviewed to determine the best aggregatereplacement. The aggregate replacements were, rubber, steel slag,concrete waste, demolition waste, E-plastic waste, mangima stone, glass,and Styrofoam.


BiographiesAinsley - Ainsley Horton is a grade 9 studentat KLO Middle School in Kelowna BritishColumbia. Ainsley is a member of AIME andthe basketball team at KLO Middle School.Ainsley is a martial artist with a blue belt intaekwon-do. Some of Ainsley's hobbies arereading, science fiction, and drawing. Ainsleygot the inspiration for her project fromattending the "Go Girl Engineering" day atUBCO. The concrete toboggan team'spresentation was the inspiration for thisproject. In the future she would like tocontinue to concentrate on engineeringtopics, especially water or chemicalengineering as this is what she would like topursue as a future career. Ai...Kate - Kate MacMillan is a grade 9 student atKLO Middle School in Kelowna BritishColumbia. Kate is a member of the KLO choir.Kate competitively rock climbs, and sheattended the National Bouldering competitionthis year. Some of Kate's hobbies arereading, drawing and piano. Kate got theinspiration for her project from attending the"Go Girl Engineering" day at UBCO. Theconcrete toboggan team's presentation wasthe inspiration for this project. In the futureKate is thinking about pursuing a career inengineering. Kate's advice to other studentsthinking about doing a project is to choose atopic, and partner wisely.

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