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CWSF 2002

 Canada-Wide Science Fair (to be held in Saskatoon May 11-19, 2002)

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Team Quinte

   2002    Saskatoon

 

Derek Sue-Chue-Lam and Thaddeus Kwan;  Int. Computer and Mathematics Division; “ Sim Smog” ; Silver Medal  $300;

Arjun Yogeswaran; Sr. Computer and Mathematics; “Cyborg”; Silver Medal;  $400 plus PetroCanada Peer Evaluation Award $750.

Kaitlyn Town; Sr. Physical Science; “Catalytic Recombination of Oxygen and Hydrogen Using Catalysts Composed of Platinum and Noble Metals”;  Honourable Mention.

Raphael Morin; Int. Physical Sciences;  “Ne lache Pas!”;

Danielle Gray:  Sr. Biology Division; “SOS Repair”

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Nat’l Science Fair coming to campus

U of S faculty and staff, already centrally involved in the Saskatoon Regional Science Fairs held
each spring, will see that involvement hiked up a notch a year from now when the campus and the city
host the Canada-Wide Science Fair, May 11-19, 2002.
Physics & Engineering Physics Prof. Chary Rangacharyulu – who is co-chair of next year’s national
event along with Joe Eley, from the National Hydrology Research Centre on campus – says plans
have already been under way for a year to host the more than 400 young scientists and the attendant
parents and teachers.
"We have gathered an enthusiastic group of people from all walks of life to take on different
responsibilities," Rangacharyulu says.
"They are scientists, administrators, students, teachers, etcetera – representing various
organizations in town. We hold regular meetings every month."
Rangacharyulu says more volunteers are needed, and a drive will be conducted this fall to see if
more people from U of S departments and other organizations in Saskatoon are willing to help.
U of S Board of Governors member and former Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Rt. Hon. Sylvia
Fedoruk is serving as patron of next year’s national science fair, and she has extended an invitation
to the Saskatoon community to volunteer to help with the event.
Rangacharyulu says in March a delegation from the Youth Science Foundation of Canada (YSF)
visited Saskatoon to see how arrangements were coming for the national fair in 2002.
"They expressed their satisfaction with the facilities, the organization, and our financial condition,"
Rangacharyulu says.
"We will be signing a formal agreement with with YSF during meetings at the current year’s
Canada-Wide Science Fair in Kingston, Ont. in May. A delegation of 10 (Saskatoon) committee
members will be travelling to this fair to shadow the chairs of various committees of the Kingston
fair, to learn about it."
"We have booked all the major facilities required to host this fair in 2002. The main displays will be
exhibited in the Saskatoon Field House. The awards ceremony will be held in the Circle Drive Alliance
Church, followed by the awards banquet at the Saskatoon Inn," Rangacharyulu says.
"The student residences at the U of S will serve as the main accommodation and the food will be
served at Marquis Hall on campus."
Rangacharyulu says plans are also being made for entertainment and tours for the exhibitors.
"We intend to take them to places like Moose Jaw, Batoche and educational and research facilities in
and around town. We are quite open to suggestions and offers from organizations interested in
showing their facilities."
He says the total budget for the 2002 Canada-Wide Science Fair is expected to be about $500,000.
"We are required to raise in the neighborhood of $150,000. To date, we have nearly $100,000 in
commitments" – with about $50,000 already in the bank.
"We are approaching prospective sponsors in and around Saskatoon to contribute to this fair to

raise the remainder of the funds."

Joining Rangacharyulu and Eley on the Board of Directors for the 2002 national fair are: Paul
Gauthier, Michael Dallaire, Greg Appleyard, Linda Misanchuk, and Gerry Cooke.

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ENCANA 2002 News Releases http://www.encana.com/news/newsreleases/2002/P1161709481935.html

Engineering Teens Captivate National Science Fair; Toronto Students Sweep More than $20,000 in Prizes,
Awards
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (May 17, 2002) -Two 17-year-old Grade 11 students at Toronto’s Marc
Garneau Collegiate Institute walked away with more than $20,000 in prizes, including the $7,500
EnCana Corporation Best-of-Fair Award and the EnCana-sponsored $4,500 Manning Young Canadian
Innovator Award at the Canada Wide Science Fair held this week at the University of Saskatchewan
campus.
The 2003 Canada Wide Science Fair will be held in Calgary next May. EnCana has signed on as a major
sponsor, with a focus on the volunteer component and continued support of the Manning Innovation
Awards at the Canada-Wide and the national Best of Fair Award. Additional information on other
projects that earned awards through the Manning Awards Foundation can be found on
www.manningawards.ca
Mahvish Jafri and Faizal Ismail submitted a project entitled Boundary Layer Acceleration addressing a
revolutionary approach to reducing aerodynamic drag --- a method that captivated Engineering judges
and some university professors knowledgeable in the field. Their efforts, researched and developed
solely by themselves earned the following awards:
The EnCana Corporation Best of Fair Award, $7,500 cash;
The Manning Innovation Award, $4,500 cash sponsored by EnCana and expense-paid trip to the
Manning national innovation awards ceremony to be held at a location selected later this year;
The Gold Medal in the Engineering Division, and a $400 cash accompaniment;
The $2,500 as Best project in Senior category;
A $500 cash award for a project in the engineering technologies that merits a patent; and
Sharing a $1,000 cash prize and an additional $1,500 scholarships for each at Queen’s
University; or sharing a $2,500 per year scholarship at the University of Saskatchewan.
There were more than 337 projects, involving 436 students in the culmination of science fairs that
attracted more than 500,000 students across the country. Annual prizes presented at the Fair have a
value exceeding $200,000.
The Jafri-Ismail team explained that drag is one of the greatest challenges faced by aerodynamicists.
Their project postulated that a new form of drag reduction can be based on boundary layer acceleration
--- by accelerating the boundary layer, parasitic drag would be reversed.
The Boundary layer is a layer of fluid in the immediate vicinity of a surface and is affected by the
viscosity of the fluid. The fluid has a tendency to adhere to the solid surface resulting in ‘surface
friction’ or ‘drag.’ Subsequent layers of flow result in lower degrees of drag.
The students proposed a “skin-frictionless” surface, using a modified plasma accelerator. Their work
focused on plasma and plasma technologies, at the molecular level, that could be engineered for the
desired acceleration of the boundary layer. The students described Plasma, also referred to as the
fourth state of matter, as a soup of roughly equal numbers of positively and negatively charged
particles. Plasma occurs when gas atoms are ionized. These charged particles can be preferentially
heated by applying an electric or magnetic field to the plasma, keeping the neutral gas atoms at a low
temperature. In partially ionized gases, an electric field can be used to accelerate ions and, via particle
collisions, the neutral gas.
“A radio frequency glow discharge plasma developed in 1995 is a device that has found many
biomedical applications. It has also been observed to accelerate a fluid at its bounding surface. A
similar device has been constructed and modified to optimize acceleration effects,” the students
explained to the rounds of judges visiting their exhibit.
The project included three sets of experiments to determine Plasma Panel Optimization, wind tunnel
analysis of Boundary Layer Drag Reduction, and analysis of Boundary Layer Separation. The students
concluded that acceleration of the boundary layer by glow discharge plasma has shown to create
superior aerodynamic properties and warrants future study to determine its potential for industrial
application.
“Ms. Jafri and Mr. Ismail have clearly demonstrated an innovative capability that could significantly
enhance the world of aerodynamics. It is important to receive recognition for their accomplishments to date but more importantly, to encourage the continued pursuit of their interests,” said Dick Wilson,

EnCana’s Vice-President Public Affairs.

Don Park, Executive Director of the Manning Innovation Awards Foundation, (www.manningawards.ca)
said this is the 11th year that the Foundation has been part of the CWSF, adding he is proud to be ableto track some of the significant contributions that earlier winners are now making to Canadian society.
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Experiment:

"Salt of the earth" on InnovationCanada.ca

Salt of the earth

With a dash of determination, a P.E.I. student investigates the island's water supply.

March 2, 2003

Health Sciences Hydrology Nature Nutrition Soil Science Health Water Young Innovator

When Brianne Lewis first learned that the water in a neighbour's well was contaminated, she knew she had stumbled

onto a salty situation.

As it turns out, her neighbour's well was contaminated with road salt—the type used all over Prince Edward Island

during the winter months to keep the province's roads from becoming icy and treacherous. Although it was valuable in

improving public safety, the salt was inadvertently creating a health hazard for many P.E.I. residents. That's when

15-year-old Brianne became worried. The grade 10 student from the small town of Marshfield near Charlottetown was

quick to realize that road salt can seep into the earth and pose a serious environmental threat—especially on an island

that only has ground water to quench its thirst. That's when she sprang into action.

"Prince Edward Island has a unique aquifer system—they're all interconnected," says Brianne. "Because we have no

other source of drinking water, it's especially important for them to do something about it—so it doesn't affect the whole

island."

Not everyone saw the situation her way. There were doubters and those who wanted proof. "People weren't really

aware that this problem existed on P.E.I.," says Brianne, recalling that government officials initially told her that road salt

contamination was an exceedingly rare occurrence.

How would Brianne convince the doubting Thomases? She would give them the proof they wanted by combining a

formal, scientific approach with a bit of good old-fashioned leg work. Selecting homes from the area around Marshfield,

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Brianne collected water samples and tested their salinity in a formal laboratory setting. She discovered that just under

half of the 41 samples she took from the wells contained more than 20 milligrams of sodium per litre—the level at which

local guidelines suggest that you notify a doctor about the state of your drinking water. That warning, she notes, stems

from the risks that have been associated with high intake of salt, including high blood pressure and heart problems.

But that wasn't the worst of it. When she repeated her investigation the following year for a similar project, she was

even more surprised. This time, the average sodium level in the water samples was more than 49 milligrams per litre,

and samples from three different wells exceeded the federally mandated limit of 250 milligrams per litre. Brianne later

learned that the owners of the three wells would be able to replace them at the government's expense.

Brianne had finally succeeded in convincing everyone involved that road salt regularly contaminates well water on

Prince Edward Island. Along the way, her diligent and detailed work had won her the praise of her neighbours—and a

little attention from the outside world. In May 2001, her project was awarded a Bronze Medal in the Junior category of

the Earth and Environmental Sciences division at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Kingston, Ontario, the Youth

Science Foundation Canada's national championships for science projects. She was also awarded a $2,000

scholarship to the University of Western Ontario, and the $500 Merck Frosst Prize for a project pertaining to human

health. And at the 2002 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, she did even better by winning a

Silver Medal in the Earth and Environmental Sciences division.

Looking ahead, Brianne says she's keen on jumping from one salty situation to another. This time she'd like to examine

the impact that salt in water has on the health of humans and animals—an area she says has not been well explored by

researchers.

"Salt of the earth" on InnovationCanada.ca http://www.innovationcanada.ca/en/articles/salt-of-the-earth

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In May of 2002, the University of Saskatchewan played host to the Canada Wide Science Fair,
welcoming over four hundred and fifty Grades 7 to 12 students from across the country as well as
international delegates from Japan, Australia, Romania, Taiwan, China and Korea. Science
Librarian, Jane Lamothe, was part of the planning and organizing committee, along with Doug Macdonald from the Library Information Technology department. Jane has served for four years on the Regional Science Fair Committee which hosts an annual Science Fair. In
1998 she was involved with the bid for Saskatoon to host the national event, a task which included working on a promotional video production. "Working with the people in the Campus Division of Media Technology was one opportunity I wouldn't have had except through this volunteer work" she remarks while outlining other attractions of the Science Fair.
"It allows me to meet and work with teachers and science professionals outside the University - giving
me a better sense of the local science community. Meeting the students and discussing their science
projects also introduces me to people I hope to see coming to the university in the near future."
Jane observed that Science Fair participants tend to be multi-talented and they develop more than their
science skills as a result of taking part. "They learn to present their projects and how to carry themselves.
For many of them this is their first trip away form home by themselves, and they are exposed to the
different regions and cultural diversity of the country and the other students. Though it is science that
brings them together - they gain a lot of other experience and insights. They make friends and keep in
touch - I guess for some it is the beginning of networking".
Science Fair hosts use the opportunity to show off local attractions to the participants as well. In
Saskatoon the students visited the Synchrotron, Wanuskewin, Heritage site, toured the university and
attended one banquet at the Western Development Museum. They went on side trips to Regina and
Moose Jaw and one Saskatchewan company chartered a flight which took them north to tour a mine.
Their schedule was a busy one with schools coming to tour the Fair as well as the judges and the general public.
Such a large undertaking requires lots of volunteers and Jane recruited half a dozen other Library staff to help out. It was an added bonus to have volunteers who were familiar with the campus. Doug and Jane, along with Larry Custead were responsible for all the registration for the National Fair. Later Jane took part in judging the Grade 7 and 8 Earth and Environmental Science projects.
Jane has her own Science Fair project now as a result of data she has collected from summaries for each project. "I'm interested in the types of material the participants used for their research. There seems to be a trend of junior participants using world wide web sources but seniors using more science literature. I'm interested in analyzing the data by other criteria as well for example, by winning projects or by gender."
So while the 2002 National Science Fair is a memory for many, the benefits continue for one
information professional.

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YOUNG SCIENTISTS VIE FOR AGRICULTURE AWARDS AT NATIONAL

SCIENCE FAIR
SASKATOON, May 6, 2002 - Young scientists from across Canada will be arriving in Saskatoon later this
week for the Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF) 2002. Among the prizes they'll be competing for $5,000 in
special awards sponsored by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The department will honour
outstanding projects in the area of agriculture and food, with relevance to agricultural production, the
input or processing industries, or consumers. AAFC sponsors awards at each of the junior (two $500
prizes), intermediate (two $1,000 prizes) and senior (two $1,000 prizes) levels.
"Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is proud to recognize the creative and innovative talents of Canadian
students who have shown an interest in agriculture and its future," said Lyle Vanclief, Minister of
Agriculture and Agri-Food. "The viability and future growth of the sector will demand top research skills
that can help farmers adapt to the changing environment and to new demands of consumers. One of these
students may someday make a discovery that is as important to the 21st century as the development of
canola was to Canadian agriculture in the 20th century."
CWSF 2002 (www.usask.ca/cwsf) is organized by Youth Science Foundation Canada and is expected to
attract more than 450 projects from students across Canada. The national science fair is a chance for some
of Canada's future scientists to meet and share their projects with each other and the public. The students
are chosen from the top ranks of competitors at nearly 100 regional science and technology fairs that were
recently staged across the country.
Science and innovation are key elements of the new Agricultural Policy Framework agreed to in principle
by federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture in Whitehorse last June. Through research,
Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector will find new uses for traditional commodities, create new
products, develop new production methods and sustain the health of the environment. AAFC has been a
sponsor of the special science fair awards since 1997 and in addition to cash prizes at the CWSF, every
year AAFC employees across the country volunteer their time to coach and mentor students and assist with
judging at provincial, regional and national science fairs.
The Canada Wide Science Fair 2002 will be held May 11-19 at the University of Saskatchewan. Winning
projects and recipients of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Special Awards will be announced May 17.
For more information, media may contact:
Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa
(613) 759-7972

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Peter Gzowski... your thoughts

My husband and I had always listend to the Morningside -like so
many others that also did the same, and therefore were great
admirers of Peter, as so many others also must have been !
The special day came when our daughter-Sri Chaudhuri,the very
first female student in Canada to win the Canada-Wide Science
Fair was selected to represent Canada at the Nobel Prize Ceremony
in Stockholm,Sweden. We were informed that Sri would be
interviewed for the Morningside by none other than Peter Gzowski
himself ! It was not only a great day for Sri but also for our whole
family ! It was hard to believe how the unique brilliance of Peter's
insights about relating to people -and more importantly his power
to bring out the most natural and the best -would transform a
Canadian icon's interview of an young student into so vibrant and
so enjoyable an experience,for both.
In ancient India, the Vedas defined a great teacher as one who is
able to "bring all students near -"to his own visions and to their
own insights. Peter- as we knew him - did this everyday, making
all our mornings so special and radiant with his visions of art and
literature,of people and of life and bringing us all near -the
renowned and the ordinary ! Thank you Peter for ever from us all !
. Esha, Syamal and Sri Chaudhuri
Calgary



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Peter Jonker is the 2006 winner

of the Meewasin Conservation
Award

Peter has contributed his energy to many conservation organizations

including the Saskatoon Nature Society, the Meewasin Valley
Authority, Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation,
Ecotourism Society of Saskatchewan, Canada-Wide Science Fair
2002, Project Wet, and A Summer Science Institute for
Saskatchewan Teachers.

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Math Fair at Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair

University of British Columbia, April 4–6, 2002
Contributed by Janet Martin, PIMS Education Officer
The Math Fair project took place this year amidst the teachers’ job action. Yet despite this
obstacle, ten projects were entered in the Computational and Mathematical Sciences category
at the 2002 Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair (GVRSF) and of these, two
were selected to attend the Canada-Wide Science Fair held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in
May 2002. These students were Gabrielle Arden of Burnaby South Secondary School and
Rochelle Leung of York House School (pictured).
PIMS gave the following awards

First: Rochelle Leung (York House): Decrypting the math behind cryptography and its
ciphers
Second: Gabrielle Arden (Burnaby
South Secondary): Forecasting weather
with neural networks, Frank Sun and
Winnie Ho (Windermere Secondary):
Matrices and cryptology, Harvey Zhang
(Burnaby North Secondary): Inscribed
triangles in circles and ellipses
Third: Pearly Trinh and Elaine Lee
(Windermere Secondary): RSA algorithm
cryptology, Galina Meleger and Kathryn
Cheng (York House): The golden number
The first prize winner received $200, the second prize winners $100 each and the third
prize winners $50 each.
Considering there were only ten
projects entered in the Computational and
Mathematical Sciences category, it is noteworthy
that the GVRSF judges selected
two of these projects as part of the top ten
projects at the entire science fair.
PIMS contributed $2500 travel money
to send two winners to Saskatoon.
At the Canada-Wide Science Fair,
Gabrielle Arden won a Gold Medal and a
$2000 scholarship to the University of
Western Ontario in the Intermediate Computational
and Mathematical Sciences category,
and Rochelle Leung won a Bonze Medal and a $1000 scholarship to the University
of Western Ontario in the same category. Congratulations to both students on their outstanding
projects!

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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)

Congratulations to Summerland Middle School on the participation and success of

their students at the Regional Science Fair in Kelowna. Special kudos to Katherine
Crossley on being selected to attend the Canada Wide Science Fair in Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan.

Laura and Sarah Wardlaw of Skaha Lake Middle School were selected to represent

our region at the National Canada Wide Science Fair in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
from May 11th to May 19th, 2002.

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Prizes and Awards

Last year at our 2001 fair, over $9000.00 in cash was presented for Merit and Special Awards.
The total value of the trip awards to the Canada Wide and International Fairs was nearly
$20,000.00. In addition, McMaster University’s Faculties of Science and Engineering
awarded four scholarships of $500 each. In 2002, the major prizes will include up to 16
student trips to the Canada-Wide Science Fair (to be held in Saskatoon May 11-19, 2002)
and up to 4 student trips to the International Science and Engineering Fair (to be held in
Louisville, Kentucky May 12-18,2002.) The trips are all expenses paid, and include
adult chaperones.

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These 23 future scientists, who travelled to the
Canada-wide Science Fair in Saskatoon in May 2002, were pleased
with the feedback they received on their projects from BIO staff
and the public.
Comments such as, “the displays were first class, but what
impressed me most was the attitude, enthusiasm, and sincerity of
the volunteers…what I observed made me feel proud to be a
taxpayer and a Canadian”, or as one young visitor was overheard
saying as she was leaving, “Dad, when I grow up, I’m going to work
here”, were especially rewarding for staff. Will we do it again? You
bet we will!

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada staff were proud to host Nova
Scotia’s first ever “What’s Hot Forum”, a gathering about our youth
doing science, technology, and innovation. Nova Scotia was the last
stop on a cross-country tour organized by Youth Science
Foundation (YSF) Canada, the nation’s leading organization for
youth innovation in science and technology. Members from the
National Foundation and the Nova Scotia Youth Experiences in
Science (NS YES), along with some of the province’s student
winners at this year’s Canada-wide Science Fair in Saskatoon, spent
an afternoon at BIO where they interacted with local industry
representatives and staff.
BIO_2002_in_Review Bedford Institute of Oceanography
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MINING INDUSTRY IS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO CHARITABLE AND
PHILANTHROPIC CAUSES
Other recipients of mining industry funding include:
Canada-wide Science Fair
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http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/evaluation/reprap/2002/yei-isj-eng.php
Natural Resources
Awards at the Canada-Wide Science Fair. The Youth Science Foundation (YSF) Canada is the national organization for leadership in extra-curricular science and technology education, and it actively encourages young Canadians to pursue career opportunities in science and technology. The showcase event that YSF
Canada is best known for is the annual Canada-Wide Science Fair. The Science Fair is the largest extracurricular youth activity related to science and technology in Canada. About 500,000 students enter science projects and compete within their classroom or school. Some 25,000 of them then become eligible to participate in Regional Science Fairs. Currently, 110 regions in Canada are eligible to participate in the National Science Fair Program. Winners from each regional science fair are then brought together at the annual Canada-Wide Science Fair to compete.
Since 1999, the YEI has sponsored three awards at the yearly Canada-Wide Science Fair. The total cost of this sponsorship is $2,000, which includes three awards of $500 each, plus a $500 administration fee. The three awards are given to the best projects at the junior, intermediate, and senior levels in a category described as: "outstanding project related to the efficiency of energy use."

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The Saskatchewan Gazette
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY AUTHORITY OF THE QUEEN’S PRINTER

Name: Canada-Wide Science Fair 2002 Inc.
Date of Incorporation: Jne. 6, 2000
Mailing Address: 1500, 410-22nd St. E, Saskatoon
Main Types of Activities: operate and host a Canada-wide
science fair
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The Newsmagazine of the Geological Association of Canada
awards 3 cash prizes to youth at the Canada-wide Science Fair
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http://homepage.mac.com/jonathansick/research/scifair.html
J O N A T H A N   S I C K
A S T R O N O M Y
R E S E A R C H
2002 Science Fair, Grade 10
Abstract
With recent advances in CCD camera technology, portable amateur telescopes have a great potential to
contribute valuable scientific data in such fields as asteroid tracking. The usefulness of these telescopes,
however, is limited by their ability to point at and track the target coordinates with a high degree of accuracy
autonomously without the need for human intervention. This limitation is caused by an inability to correct for
pointing errors accurately. In this project, a new telescope control methodology is presented in which the
telescope control software, built around a 12.5-inch Newtonian telescope, uses 2 CCD cameras to take wideand
narrow-field images of the field being observed to autonomously monitor the pointing and tracking
performance of the telescope relative to the stars. For pointing the telescope, the control software uses an
innovative star-pattern recognition algorithm, which uses triangles of bright stars to identify the field that the
telescope is observing, and hence the precise coordinates of the telescope unaffected by such errors as
atmospheric refraction. To produce the star triangle catalog for star-pattern recognition, a software package is developed that simulates the pointing camera's view of the
sky. For correcting tracking errors the control system uses an
FFT-based approach, which has potential improvements over
current autoguiding algorithms. Both of these algorithms have
been tested, and are successful with basic imagery, but fail
with exceptional images. Solutions for these cases, however,
have been identified, and this star-pattern recognition-based
telescope control system shows great potential in improving
portable amateur telescopes.
Awards
Calgary Youth Science Fair 2002:
Top Intermediate Project
Nortel Networks Technology and Innovation Award
Intel Computer Science Award
Auto-Trol Technology Award
Gold Medal sponsored by Anadarko
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2002 in
Louisville, Kentucky
Placement on Team Canada
2nd Place Grand Award in Earth and Space Science
United Technologies Corporation Award
NASA Award Honorable Mention (highest NASA award for international students)
University of Louisville Full Scholarship
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JUDGE’S

GUIDE

2002

CANADA-WIDE

SCIENCE FAIR

 

SASKATOON               MAY 11-19, 2002

www.usask.ca/cwsf

 

Thank you for volunteering to be a judge for the 2002 CWSF in Saskatoon. Your interest in our exhibitors and your willingness to act as a judge are both appreciated.

Although most judges have participated previously in Science Fairs, for some it is a new experience and we respectfully urge that when interviewing, judges remember that the Fair is not only a recognition of scientific achievement, it is also an educational and motivating experience. Most students indicate that they enjoy talking to the judges, and that in many cases, it is the high point of their experience at the Science Fair. As a general rule, the judge represents scientific authority to the student being evaluated. The manner in which questions are asked, the encouragement given, and the tone of the interview often provide incentive for continued effort by the student. Your time and effort in the judging process constitute perhaps one of the most valuable investments you can make in Canada’s scientific future.

Even as the exhibitors learn from you, our past experience says you will see many new ideas and approaches in the projects. Many of these projects have a history across years and numerous lower Fairs.  Be aware of the wonder in the youth who have worked so hard to get here and the wonder in yourself at their achievements.

We trust you will enjoy this challenging assignment. Your assistance is greatly appreciated by the exhibitors from across Canada.

Janet McVittie and Jennifer Dyck

CWSF 2002 Judges-in-Chief

Patrick Whippey

National Judge-in-Chief

Youth Science Foundation Canada

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

                        Welcome Letter                                                                                                           i

     

                        Judge’s Reminders                                                                                           1

                        Youth Science Foundation Canada                                                                  2

                        Canada-Wide Science Fair                                                                               2

                        National Awards Program                                                                                3

                        Judging Committees: Structure & Personnel                                                    4

                        CWSF Judges                                                                                                   5

     

                        Judging Guidelines                                                                                          5

                        The CWSF Awards – 2002                                                                              6

     

                        Description of Divisions                                                                                6-7

                        Flowchart to Assist in Selecting Project Division                                                         8

                        CWSF Exhibit Policy                                                                                       9

                        Types of Science Fair Projects                                                                         9

                        Divisional Awards Judging                                                                          10-11

                        Divisional Awards Judge’s Marking Sheet                                                   12-13

                        Special Awards Judging                                                                                               14 

                        Grand Awards Judging                                                                                    15

     

                        Team Canada YSF - A Canadian Success Story                                                           15

     

                        List of Special Awards with codes                                                               16-22

                       

                        Judging Schedule                                                                     Inside Front Cover

 

JUDGES’ REMINDERS

• Kindly read this manual in advance of the fair

• Examine the detailed Judging Schedule on the inside of the back cover.

• Judges’ orientation session Sunday May 12 at 1900 hours (Saskatoon Field House)

• Arrival time on Monday May 13 & Tuesday May 14 is between 0800 and 0830 hours (Saskatoon Field House)

• Mini Folk-Fest Tuesday May 14 at 1700 hours (University of Saskatchewan, Education Building, main floor)

• Hand in ALL judging materials (forms, tally sheets, etc.) at the end of each day of judging

• At the end of judging on Monday May 13 (Divisional judging), please leave the 5-page project summaries on your team’s table in the breakout area – these will be used on the 2^nd day of judging.

• Do not discuss projects in or near the exhibit area – confine discussions to the judges’ breakout areas.

• For an exhibitor, one of the highlights of a science fair is his/her interactions with judges. It is primarily your responsibility to make this a positive and enjoyable experience for these young people.

• If you are dismayed by a project, do not reveal this through body language, tone of voice, lack of attention, or aggressive questioning.

• If an exhibitor has a query or concern about judging or another problem (e.g., needs to repair exhibit, not feeling well), direct her/him to the Exhibitor Assistance Team.

• Your involvement with the students must be limited to discussions of their project during judging time only.  You are not to contact students prior to or after the fair.

 

YOUTH SCIENCE FOUNDATION CANADA

History

The science fair movement came to Canada in 1959 to Winnipeg, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, Hamilton and Vancouver Island. The movement spread and two years later an association of national, professional, scientific and technical societies co-operated to establish the Canadian Science Fairs’ Council which governed the operation of science fairs from 1959 to 1966.

The Youth Science Foundation was incorporated in 1966 to assist scientists and teachers, co-ordinate extra-curricular activities in science and technology for young Canadians, stimulate an interest in careers related to science and technology, and promote a better understanding of the role of these fields in national and international affairs.

Subsequent By-Law changes refined these aims until, in October 1993, the following vision, mission and objectives were approved by members. A new General By-Law and Supplementary Letters Patent were issued to reflect these revisions and to change the name of the organization to Youth Science Foundation Canada (YSF Canada).

Vision The national organization for leadership in extra-curricular science and technology education. Mission To stimulate an interest in science and technology among young Canadians.

Objectives 1)      To encourage more young Canadians to pursue career opportunities in science and technology. 2)   To increase science literacy. Youth Programs 1)   National Science Fair Program 2)   National Awards Program 3)   International Program

THE CANADA-WIDE SCIENCE FAIR

Introduction

 

The Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) is a national celebration of the adventures of over 400 young Canadians in science and technology. It is the premier event and pinnacle of the National Science Fair Program of Youth Science Foundation Canada.

Each year, more than 25,000 students enter their projects in Regional Science Fairs throughout Canada in search of recognition for their achievements and to win the right to attend the CWSF.

The primary goals of the CWSF are to introduce students with a common interest in science, to benchmark personal scientific and technological achievement against the achievement of peers and to enjoy a positive learning experience. A secondary goal is to expose elementary school children in the geographic area of the CWSF to positive role models – the best science and technology students in the country. Approximately 100 Regional Science Fairs in Canada affiliate with the Youth Science Foundation Canada each year. Affiliation registers a Regional Science Fair in the National Science Fair Program of YSF Canada and establishes eligibility for winners to exhibit at the Canada-Wide Science Fair and to compete for associated awards.

The CWSF takes place in May in a different Canadian city each year. Regional Science Fairs affiliated with Youth Science Foundation Canada bid to hold the CWSF up to four years in advance of the event. The winning bid is approved by the Board of Directors of YSF Canada, and a contractual agreement is signed.

Judging is a component of this agreement. The hosting organization agrees to appoint a Judge-in-Chief to recruit a minimum of 200 Divisional and Special Awards judges with appropriate credentials. These judges must follow the judging procedures set forth by YSF Canada and provide YSF Canada with their selection of awards candidates ranked according to merit. These recommendations are essential to the National Awards Program. The 41st Canada-Wide Science Fair, CWSF 2002, was awarded to the Saskatoon Regional Fair, and is being held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 11-19, 2001.

 

NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM

The National Awards Program was created as an incentive for excellence – a means of rewarding scientific and technological achievement by students participating in YSF Canada programs and of acknowledging the contribution of volunteers towards the successful achievement of the Foundation’s vision, mission and objectives.

Awards are organized into components dedicated to meet specific needs. YSF Canada determines the criteria for eligibility, sets the judging standards, endorses the CWSF Judge-in-Chief, recruits award sponsors and organizes the presentation of awards.

Awards Components

There are currently three Awards Components in the Program:

1)         The RSF Awards – provides a system of national awards to Regional Science Fairs affiliated with YSF Canada.

2)         The CWSF Awards – provides the Grand Awards, Divisional Awards and the Special Awards associated with the Canada-Wide Science Fair.

3)         YSF Canada Distinguished Service Awards – provides recognition by the YSF Canada Board of Directors to volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the Foundation or its youth programs.

The Awards Ceremony

The CWSF Awards Ceremony is the premier national event of the Foundation’s National Awards Program, just as the Canada-Wide Science Fair is the premier national event of the Foundation’s National Science Fair Program.

Although the two events are synergistic in nature – one program provides the awards and the other the student recipients – it should be noted that they are distinct and separate events with different goals and different sponsors.

YSF Canada and its award sponsors will offer more than $250,000 in CWSF Awards at the Awards Ceremony, CWSF 2002, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

 

JUDGING COMMITTEES & RESPONSIBILITIES

National Judge‑in‑Chief Patrick Whippey Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Western Ontario London, ON

Judges-in-Chief, CWSF 2002 Janet McVittie College of Education Jennifer Dyck College of Pharmacy University of Saskatchewan

Deputy Judge‑in‑Chief, CWSF 2002 Om Malik Professor Emeritus University of Calgary Calgary, AB

CWSF 2002 Judging Committee

Sue Abrams	National Research Council	Biotechnology
Gerry Cooke	Saskatchewan Association of Science Fairs	Grand Awards Representative
Katherine Gerein, Jim Bassinger	Environmental Education for Kids	Earth & Environmental Sciences
Michael Horsch	Department of Computing Sciences	Computing & Mathematical Sciences
Lisa Jategoankar	National Research Council	Special Awards Co-ordinator
Brian Lasiuk	Department of Physics, Yale University	Member at Large
Robert Lessard	Division scolaire francophone no 310	Co-ordinator of Judging in French
Janet McVittie, Jennifer Dyck	College of Education, College of Pharmacy	Judges-in-Chief
Andrew Robinson	Oxford Glycosciences (UK)	Physical Sciences
Dennis Rutten	Cochrane Engineering Ltd.	Engineering
Clarice Springford	Agriculture in the Classroom (Sask.) Inc.	Registrar
Division	Division Chair
Biotechnology	Sue Abrams
Computing & Mathematical Sciences	Michael Horsch
Earth & Environmental Sciences	Katherine Gerein, Jim Bassinger
Engineering	Dennis Rutten
Life Sciences	Olivia Ojukwu
Physical Sciences	Andrew Robinson

CWSF 2002 Grand Awards Judging Committee

Patrick Whippey (Chairperson) National Judge‑in‑Chief Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Western Ontario London, ON	David Wardlaw Department of Chemistry Queen’s University Kingston, ON Anne Leis University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK	Om Malik Professor Emeritus Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Calgary Calgary, AB
Christianne Wilhelmson Research Assistant Dept. of Earth and Ocean Sciences University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC	Gerry Cooke Saskatchewan Association of Science Fairs Regina, SK	Richard Goulding Department of Physics & Oceanography Memorial University St. John’s, NFLD

CWSF 2002 Awards Committee (Committee of Appeal) Patrick Whippey National Judge-in-Chief Janet McVittie CWSF 2002 Judge-in-Chief Jennifer Dyck CWSF 2002 Judge-in-Chief

Marilyn Webster, Chairperson National Science Fair Committee Louis Silcox, President Youth Science Foundation Canada Board of Directors

CWSF JUDGES

Grand Awards Judges                                                                                      Divisional Awards Judges

Grand Awards judging will be done by the CWSF 2002 Grand Awards Judging Committee. These judges will rely on the relative rankings of candidates as selected by Divisional Awards Judges to pick the best of the best to meet national and international sponsorship needs. They will also rely on the recommendations of the Divisional Judges for Best of Fair, Best Junior, Intermediate and Senior Awards Special Awards Judges The organizations that sponsor Special Awards are encouraged to provide the necessary judges. YSF Canada is responsible for co-ordinating the Special Awards Judges and arranges with the CWSF 2002 Judge-in-Chief for supplementary Special Awards Judges, as required				Approximately 250 judges review over 300 exhibits in six divisions. Judging is by teams selected and co-ordinated by Division Chairs. The six Division Chairs report the recommendations of their team to the CWSF 2002 Judge-in-Chief. All judges must have appropriate academic qualifications and/or appropriate practical experience. Judges may include university, community college, and school faculty, industrial scientists, engineers, technologists and representatives of government laboratories, research centres and agencies, and medical researchers

JUDGING GUIDELINES

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1) Examine the quality of the student’s work, and how well the student understands the project and area of study. The physical display is secondary to the student’s knowledge of the research. 2) Look for evidence of laboratory, field or theoretical work, not just library research or gadgeteering. 3) Keep in mind that projects are elementary and high-school levels, not Ph.D. or professional levels. Sometimes judges go to extremes, giving students far more credit than they deserve or not enough because the project is not in the Nobel Prize category. 4) Compare projects only with those in the same competition, and not with projects seen elsewhere under other circumstances. 5) Judges should keep in mind that the Fair is not only a competition, but also an educational and motivating experience for students. For most of them, the high points of the Fair experience are their interviews with the judges.		6) As a general rule, judges represent professional authority to students. For this reason, judges should use an encouraging tone when asking questions, offering suggestions or giving constructive criticism. A judge should never criticize, treat lightly, or display boredom toward projects they personally consider unimportant. Always give credit to the student for having expended the effort to present a project. 7) Please be discreet when discussing winners or making critical comments in elevators, restaurants, or elsewhere about judging, as students or adult escorts might overhear. The results are confidential and are embargoed until they are announced at the Awards Ceremony. The Host Committee, the Awards Committee, and the individual judges for Special Awards are responsible for ensuring that all items associated with judging, with the exception of the official results certification, are destroyed at the conclusion of judging.

 

THE CWSF AWARDS - 2002

Grand Awards

The Grand Awards respond to YSF Canada’s need to identify a pool of the best science projects in Canada, as represented at the CWSF, to fulfil a growing need for national recognition and international competition.

SPONSOR             Alberta Energy Company Ltd.             Rockwell Automation Canada Inc.

AWARD Best Overall Project in the Fair - $7,500 Best Senior Project – $2,500 Best Intermediate Project – $2,500 Best Junior Project – $2,500

                                          

Divisional Awards

There are currently six major divisions for student exhibits at the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Each division is further divided into categories of Junior, Intermediate and Senior (as per page 10) based on the grade each student is attending. Divisional Awards consist of cash prizes and medals.

        

DIVISION             Biotechnology             Computing and Mathematical Sciences             Earth and Environmental Sciences             Engineering             Life Sciences             Physical Sciences	SPONSOR Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D) To be announced Petro-Canada To be announced Shell Canada Limited Dow Chemical Canada Inc.
Description of the Six Divisions A Biotechnology project is the application of knowledge of biological systems to solve a problem, create a product or provide a service. Biotechnology projects will fall into one of three subject fields: crop development, animal science, and microbials. Within Biotechnology, crop development underscores that the interest is not in just plants, but in plants which are involved in agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural  (forestry) production. Projects in this area may investigate problems of herbicide tolerance, spacing, cultivation, irrigation, effect of soil variation, hybridization, etc. Animal science projects would pertain to animals involved in agriculture and aquaculture, those domesticated as pets, or for sport, as well as projects where humans are participating in wild animals’ lives, perhaps through habitat revitalisation, population management, or harvesting. All projects involving animals demand careful planning with respect to YSF Canada regulations.  Possible topics include		enhancement of animal production, reproductive technologies, genetics and transgenics, animal health, housing, training and interactions. Microbial projects consider how the microbials are affecting productivity in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Possible topics include plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, biological weed and fungal control, bio-fuel cells, etc. Projects which focus on the acquisition of knowledge about how something lives should be categorized as Life Science, not Biotechnology. The distinction is similar to that between Physical Science projects and Engineering projects. In both cases projects in the latter division deal with an application of knowledge to solve a problem. Often the discriminating factor is in the student’s conceptualisation of the project. There will be situations where the choice is not clear.
A Computing and Mathematical Sciences project may be an engineering-type project focussed on hardware or software development.  This division also includes projects that deal with mathematical models or which have used mathematics to solve theoretical problems.		Projects that use computers just to store and manipulate data should be exhibited in the division suggested by the nature of the data. If the focus is an innovative way to use the computer or mathematical model, then the data is secondary and the project should be entered in Computing and Mathematical Sciences.

An Earth & Environmental Sciences project has as its focus either a topic relating to planetary processes or the relationships of organisms to those processes, or between or among organisms. Projects in this division can include the pursuit of knowledge in any of the following scientific disciplines: Geology, Mineralogy, Physiography, Oceanography, Limnology, Climatology, Seismology, Geography, and Ecology. Earth and Environmental science involves the study of pollution (air, water,  and  land)  its sources and its control.  It can also	involve studies of biotic and/or abiotic factors in an environment where such studies enhance our understanding of biological relationships and abiotic cycles. Studies dealing with resource management or sustainable development would fall into this category. Examples of such studies might include capture/recapture studies for estimation of population densities, determination of bioproductivity in a specific ecosystem or niche, studies of plate tectonics and examination of mineral cycles (e.g. Salt mills in the oceans).
An Engineering project applies physical science knowledge to solve a problem or achieve a purpose. Engineering projects investigate the utility of innovations and inventions. Although a complete engineering project will include an outline of the need, the development of the innovation  and  some work on introducing  the innovation to	the community, many projects focus on just the development phase. Engineering projects can focus on a new process, or a new product. A study of Bernoulli’s principle would be Physical Science, while the application of such a principle to aerodynamics and wing design would be Engineering.
A Life Sciences project examines some aspect of the life or life style of an organism. Life Science projects include botany and zoology, as well as psychology and kinesiology. Examining plant growth, animal behaviour, human perception or the mechanics of human movement are examples of Life Science. Some phenomenon,  such  as  digestion, are both  Life  Science and	Physical Science. To determine the best placement, consider whether the exhibitor’s intent was to study the chemistry of the process, or the role of the process in the life of the animal (eating, production of enzymes, handling of waste, etc.)  Does the exhibitor’s view of the problem extend to include the organism?
A Physical Sciences project studies an abiotic phenomenon in order to understand the relation of identified factors, perhaps including a cause and effect relationship. Physical Science projects study the relationship of factors in fields such as Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Oceanography, Mathematics and Meteorology.	For example, experimenting to find “Which Materials Absorb Oil Best?” is physical science, although there is an implied application of the results. On the other hand, “Which Materials Can Absorb Oil From an Oil Spill?” might be the title of a project in which the emphasis is on an application and which is therefore classified as engineering. Determining the exhibitor’s intent should help clarify the appropriate classification.

The Chief Judges may recommend a change of division to allow for the fairest adjudication of the students’ work but the final decision regarding the division placement rests with the student exhibitors and their regional delegate(s).  (For more information, see page 10.)

 

 

 

Flowchart to assist in selecting project division

			PHYSICAL SCIENCE				ENGINEERING

 

CWSF EXHIBITS POLICY

Layout The exhibit area will be laid out so that exhibits in a particular division will be together. A judges’ discussion area will be located separate from the exhibit area. Set-up More than 300 exhibits are expected to arrive on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12. Exhibit set-up will begin on Sunday and must be completed by Sunday at 2:30 PM. Display and Safety All exhibits will be checked by the CWSF Display and Safety Committee. Final checks and clearances will be completed before judging begins.

Divisional Placement Although the Judging Committee and CWSF 2002 Judges-in-Chief may recommend a specific division placement for an exhibit based on divisional criteria, the final decision regarding the division placement rests with the student exhibitor(s) and their regional delegate. The placement of an exhibit in the wrong division is likely to be the result of imprecise divisional criteria and may involve the role of a computer. The reasons for concern should be stated clearly to the student and the delegate. In the end, the student should be given the benefit of the doubt. However, should the Judging Committee be concerned that final placement violates the spirit of the divisional awards, i.e. placement is for the sole purpose of circumventing the judging process to reduce competition through participation in a weaker division, then the CWSF 2002 Judges-in-Chief may refer the matter to the Awards Committee.

TYPES OF SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS

The judging of scientific thought requires special attention. One important consideration is the existence of different types of projects. The most common types of science fair projects are Experiments, Studies and Innovations; some projects will contain elements of two or three project types. Projects of each type are equally capable of winning top awards at the Fair, providing they meet the necessary criteria. An Experiment This is traditionally the most common type of science fair project in the life or physical sciences divisions. Projects of this type should involve an original scientific experiment to test a specific hypothesis in which the student recognizes and controls all significant competing variables and demonstrates excellent collection, analysis, and presentation of data. The judge should also realize that it is not essential that the project produce a significant positive finding. It is the design rather than the results that is most important.

A Study This type of project involves the collection and analysis of data from other sources to reveal evidence of a fact, situation or pattern of scientific interest. This could include a study of cause and effect relationships or theoretical investigations of scientific data.  The data may be obtained from other sources rather than being collected by the student. Projects in this area must be able to demonstrate that the methods originally used to obtain the data are based on sound scientific techniques and controls and demonstrate insightful analysis. An Innovation A project of this type would involve the development and evaluation of new devices, models, techniques or approaches in fields such as technology, engineering or computers (both software and hardware). Projects should integrate several technologies, inventions or designs and construct an original innovative technological system that will have commercial application and/or human benefit. It must demonstrate how the innovation was designed or developed on the basis of a sound understanding of the scientific, engineering or technological principles involved.

 

DIVISIONAL AWARDS JUDGING

Judges are assigned up to eight exhibits to evaluate within one particular division and category (e.g. Junior Physical Sciences or Intermediate Life Sciences). Judging is performed on a relative basis, so judges should be aware that the project is being judged with others in the same category and division. Each exhibit will be evaluated five times, i.e. five judges evaluate an individual project. Judges are to sign the signature form on the exhibitor’s display during this round of judging.  Although judges view each project individually, they communicate with other members of their judging team to determine the final ranking. There is a common judging form (the Judge’s Marking Sheet, pages 12 and 13) that applies to projects of all types: Study, Experiment and Innovation (see the previous page for descriptions). Separate columns provide the descriptors for the three types of projects. Careful examination of the forms provides an explanation of the different types and levels of scientific thought and presentation which may assist the judge in ranking and assigning marks to a project. Each form is divided into the following areas (totalling 100 marks):   Part A                   Scientific Thought                                45 marks   Part B                   Original Creativity                                25 marks   Part C                   Display         – Skill                              10 marks                                                     – Dramatic Value             10 marks   Part D                   Project Summary                                  10 marks For each of these areas, remarks or questions are listed on the judging forms. Such remarks are supplied only as a guide, and the judge should not feel obliged to follow them rigorously, as not all projects precisely fit this profile. Judges should use their discretion in assigning the marks for the major topic areas given above. When the judging is completed, judges meet to determine project rankings within a particular division and category.

Judging Sequence Prior to the Fair Along with this manual each judge should receive a set of Project Summaries prior to the fair. Judges are asked to evaluate the Project Summaries in advance of the fair according to the criteria on the Judge’s Marking Sheet – Side B (see page 12). Sunday evening After the judges’ briefing, all judges are to observe their assigned projects on Sunday evening when the students are absent. This is an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the projects in order to make the best use of the interview time on Monday. Monday 1)      Each judge will independently evaluate their assigned exhibits with the students present. Every 30 minutes, judges are to move to another project The interview should last not more than 20 minutes, allowing 10 minutes to fill out the Marking Sheet in private. All students should be treated fairly in the amount of time given to them for interviews. The judging interview can be a traumatic event, especially for young, first-time participants. Most students enjoy the chance to discuss their work with someone who is both knowledgeable and sympathetic. Remember to be encouraging and positive in your dealings with the students. These are potentially tomorrow’s scientists, and the contact they have with you may be the spark that excites them into continuation of their studies in science. Please do not give students suggestions for improving or extending their project during the interview, as this will affect how their work will be evaluated by the other judges. Remember, other judges have to try to determine what the student knows, not what you, as an expert, have added.

2)        The five judges who have evaluated a set of projects meet to rank their projects and select the ones that go on to the next stage. Judges must complete this portion of the judging promptly after the interview stage. 3)        For each project, the team of judges is expected to prepare a Judges’ Evaluation Form incorporating the comments of all five judges. Please make positive and constructive comments which will encourage students to improve their exhibits or suggest other avenues of research. These evaluation forms will be returned to the students later during the Fair. Marking Sheets and Judges Evaluation Forms will be collected by the Team Captain(s).

4)     After a dinner break, the Captains of teams in a given category-division (e.g., Junior Engineering) will meet to choose the medal winners and honourable mentions, guided by the project rankings produced by each team. The medal winners and honourable mention assignments must be completed on Monday evening.

Medals	Divisions
	Biotechnology	Computing and Mathematical  Sciences	Engineering	Life Sciences	Physical Sciences	Earth & Environmental Sciences
Categories
Junior (Grades 7 & 8; Secondary I & II in Quebec)	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions
Intermediate (Grades 9 & 10; Secondary III & IV in Quebec)	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions
Senior (Grades 11 & 12; Secondary V, CÉGEP I in Quebec)	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions	2  Gold  3  Silver  4  Bronze 10 Honourable      Mentions

               

NOTE:  The numbers of medals and Honourable Mentions are the maximum. A lesser number may be awarded if, in the opinion of the CWSF 2002 Judges-in-Chief, available projects do not merit awarding the maximum number.

Exhibitor Support

Volunteers will be on the floor to help students resolve any issues associated with judging. Occasionally, problems of the following kind can occur:

a)      my 10:00 A.M. judge did not show...

b)      my computer just failed and it will cost me a medal if I can’t get it fixed...

c)      …..

The support team will be trained in how to solve such problems so that the student can face the next judge with confidence.

 

Judge’s Marking Sheet – Side A

PART A:   SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT   -   45 %			Mark
Experiment An investigation undertaken to test a scientific hypothesis experimentally. The variables, if identified, are controlled to some extent.	Innovation The development and evaluation of innovative devices, models or techniques or approaches in technology, engineering or computers (hardware or software).	Study A collection and analysis of data to reveal evidence of a fact or a situation of scientific interest. It could include a study of cause and effect or theoretical investigations of scientific data.
Level 1 (low)    Mark Range  5 to 15
Duplicate a known experiment to confirm the hypothesis. The hypothesis is totally predictable.	Build models (devices) to duplicate existing technology.	Study existing printed material related to the basic issue.
Level 2 (fair)   Mark Range 15 to 25
Extend a known experiment through modification of procedures, data gathering, and application.	Make improvements to or demonstrate new applications for existing technological systems or equipment and justify them.	Study material collected through a compilation of existing data and through personal observations.  Display attempts to address a specific issue.
Level 3 (good) Mark Range 25 to 35
Devise and carry out an original experiment. Identify and control some of the significant variables. Carry out an analysis using graphs or simple statistics.	Design and build innovative technology or provide adaptations to existing technology that will have human benefit and/or economic applications.	Carry out a study based on observations and literary research illustrating various options for dealing with a relevant issue. Include appropriate analysis (arithmetic, statistical, or graphical) of some significant variable(s).
Level 4 (excellent) Mark Range 35 to 45
Devise and carry out original experimental research which attempts to control or investigate most significant variables. Include statistical analysis in the treatment of data.	Integrate several technologies, inventions or designs and construct an innovative technological system that will have human and/or commercial benefit.	Correlate information from a variety of significant sources which may illustrate cause and effect or original solutions to current problems through synthesis. Identify significant variable(s) with an in-depth statistical analysis of data.

PART B:  ORIGINAL CREATIVITY  -  25%
Rank 1 (low) Mark Range 5 to 10			Rank 2 (fair) Mark Range 10 to 15			Rank 3 (good) Mark Range 15 to 20			Rank 4 (excellent) Mark Range 20 to 25
Little imagination shown. Project design is simple with minimal student input. A textbook or magazine type project.			Some creativity shown in a project of fair to good design. Standard approach using common resources or equipment. Topic is a current or common one.			Imaginative project, good use of available resources. Well thought out, above ordinary approach. Creativity shown in design and/or use of materials.			A highly original project or a novel approach. Shows resourcefulness, creativity in design. Use of equipment and/or construction of project.
Mark

 

Judge’s Marking Sheet – Side B

Paste Label here				PART D: PROJECT SUMMARY Maximum 10 Marks
				1.  Information	Max	Mark
				Is all the required information provided?	3
				Is the information in the specified format?	1
PART C: DISPLAY Maximum 20 Marks				Is the information presented clearly with continuity?	2
1.  Skill (Maximum 10 Marks)	Max	Mark		Does the summary accurately reflect the project?	2
Necessary scientific skill shown.	3
Exhibit well constructed.	3			2.  Presentation
Material prepared independently.	2			Neatness, grammar, spelling in the report.	2
Judge’s discretion.	2			Total Project Summary Mark	10
2. Dramatic Value (Max 10 Marks)				Total Marks
Layout logical and self-explanatory.	3			Part A: Scientific Thought (from page 1).	45
Exhibit attractive.	3			Part B: Original Creativity (from page 1).	25
Clear logical enthusiastic presentation.	3			Part C: Display.	20
Judge’s discretion.	1			Part D: Project Summary.	10
Total Display Mark	20			Total Mark awarded to this exhibit.	100

                                                                                                               

FEEDBACK FOR THE EXHIBITOR(S)
Strengths
Recommendations
Judge’s Name (Please Print!)				Judge’s Signature

Use this form to give a mark to each exhibit, and to assist you in ranking the exhibits assigned to you.  This mark will not be used in subsequent rounds of judging.  Return this form to the Captain of your Judging Team.

 

SPECIAL AWARDS JUDGING

Tuesday – Day 2 Special Awards are made available by corporate sponsorship recruited by YSF Canada to reflect the various special interests of a company or profession. These awards include cash prizes, scholarships, summer employment, etc., and are given to exhibits meeting criteria defined by the sponsors and displaying excellence in a wide range of specific topics. The criteria for these awards are listed on pages 16 to 20. Prior to the fair, all exhibitors are given the opportunity to self-nominate for up to seven (7) Special Awards. These self-nominations are reviewed prior to Special Awards judging to ensure that each project falls in the allowed category (Junior, Intermediate, Senior) and appears to meet any sponsor-stipulated criteria. A small number of Special Awards attract a very large number of self-nominations.  In order to manage the overall judging for such awards, an initial screening process takes place during the regular Divisional judging on Monday.  Only the short-listed projects advance to subsequent rounds of evaluation by the Special Awards Judges on Tuesday. Notes: 1)      Some Special Awards are judged by representative(s) of the sponsor of that Special Award.  Often, however, sponsors have requested that judges be appointed to make the selection on their behalf. 2)      The Special Awards Judges will receive information about the criteria, any special considerations, the names of other judges on their team, and a complete list of their assigned exhibits by advance mailing or at the registration desk.  In addition, judging teams will be briefed by their team captains prior to exhibitor interviews. 3)      Special Awards teams should meet between 8 and 9 a.m. on Tuesday.  They should break into pairs, with each pair choosing a number of projects to visit as a pair.  Each pair should then sign up to judge in particular time slots on the chart of the wall of the judging room.  Record these times so you will not be late.

4)      Judges will then examine the exhibits on their lists, keeping the Special Award criteria in mind.  Any given Special Award may have conditions that must be met (e.g. single senior), so judges should start the interview by ensuring that the project is eligible and that the conditions were not misunderstood. 5)      At past fairs, trips or job opportunities have occasionally been awarded to students who subsequently refused the prizes.  Although a student may have self-nominated on his/her registration form, circumstances may have changed (e.g. a summer job commitment) and the student may no longer want to be considered for the award.  When judging for a trip or employment opportunity, first ask the student if he/she would still accept the prize. 6)      It is recommended that you limit your time at each exhibit to ten (10) minutes.  In any case, you must not spend more than fifteen (15) minutes at any exhibit, as this prevents other judges from adjudicating the project. 7)      After interviewing the exhibitors, teams meet to determine the winner(s) of the Special Award.  Several pairs of judges might each recommend a project as the winner, when only one award is available.  Different pairs than have already viewed the projects will visit them.  The team captain will inform the chief judge of which projects are finished, which are still in the competition.  If, at the end of the day, one project is the winner but another is ranked very closely, or if the sponsor-appointed judge wishes that a specific exhibit be awarded the prize, a note to that effect should be made.  Special Awards sponsors may supply their own judges and their decisions are generally respected.  However, new criteria cannot be added by sponsors on the day of the judging.  Nor are criteria of a culturally biased nature permitted in the Canada-Wide Science Fair.

 

GRAND AWARDS

CWSF Grand Awards are presented for the Best Junior, Best Intermediate, Best Senior, and overall Best-of-Fair projects.

GRAND AWARDS JUDGING

Grand Awards Judging will occur in parallel with special Awards Judging and is the responsibility of a special national panel of YSF Canada judges. Grand Awards are presented for the Best-of-Fair, Best Senior, Best Intermediate and Best Junior projects. The gold medallists from the divisional judging process are automatic candidates for these awards.  An attempt is made to judge these projects so that the exhibitors do not realize that they are being considered for a Grand Award.

After reading the project summaries for the gold medallists, the Grand Awards Committee will divide into small groups. One group will interview and rank all the junior gold medallists, another group the intermediate golds and the third group the senior golds. Then, each group will look at the other groups’ top picks and the Committee will eventually pick the best of the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior projects. At that point the Grand Awards judges may re-interview these top three projects en route to selecting the best project in the Fair.

TEAM CANADA – A CANADIAN SUCCESS STORY

Team Canada YSF represents Canada at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in the United States. The students on Team Canada YSF have attended the Canada‑Wide Science Fair at least once, and are willing to compete again at this elite level. The application process for the ISEF is more complex than for the Canada‑Wide Science Fair (CWSF), and students need guidance to ensure that they meet the rules of the ISEF. In particular, students are evaluated on the work they have done in any continuous 12-month period starting on January 1, and ending in May of the following year. For example, a student can start a project on January 1, 2001, present at the CWSF in 2001, continue the project until December 31, 2001, and present it at the ISEF in 2002. This is a major change in the ISEF rules that will make it much easier for Canadian students to present at the ISEF. Applicants submit a videotape and a written report to the Scientific Advisory Committee which selects the winners. The committee members include faculty members from the University of Western Ontario and   the University of Guelph, a High School Teacher, an Elementary  School Teacher,   a   YSF   Canada  Representative,  the  National

Judge‑in‑Chief, and the Director of Team Canada YSF. The committee views the video tapes, and reviews the documentation, iterating this process over a number of rounds until the final members of Team Canada YSF are selected. The committee starts at 9:00 am, and usually finishes at 5:00 PM. All applicants are phoned as soon as the results are available. More details about this outstanding program are available at the web site for Team Canada YSF: http://www.physics.uwo.ca/teamcana/ The members of Team Canada YSF have consistently performed exceptionally at ISEF.

 

List of Special Awards with Codes

Special Awards include scholarships, cash awards, trips and other prizes for projects which meet specific criteria established by the sponsor(s).

Please note:  The term “category” refers to the junior, intermediate, or senior levels.

Title	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Award
Sponsor	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Criteria	Two outstanding projects in each category relevant to the area of agriculture and /or agri-food.  The relevance can be to production agriculture, the input or processing industries, or the consumer.  Projects will be judged on the basis of innovation, creativity/originality and potential benefits.
Awards (6)	Junior: $500 Two (2) awards	Intermediate: $1000 Two (2) awards	Senior: $1000 Two (2) awards
Award Codes	AGR-J	AGR-I	AGR-S

Title	AECL Award for Excellence in Science
Sponsor	Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.
Criteria	Outstanding projects related to energy and the environment.
Awards (6)	Junior: $500 Two (2) awards	Intermediate: $750 Two (2) awards	Senior: $1000 Two (2) awards
Award Codes	AEC-J	AEC-I	AEC-S

Title	Bell Canada Communications Award
Sponsor	Bell Canada
Criteria	Most innovative use of communications resources.
Awards	Open (Junior, Intermediate or Senior): $1,500
Award Codes	BEL-O

Title	CWSF 2002 Special Award
Sponsor	Canadian Acoustical Association
Criteria	Outstanding project related to acoustics (the science of sound).
Awards	Open (Junior, Intermediate or Senior):  $400 cash award plus subscription to the Canadian Acoustics Association's quarterly journal.
Award Codes	CAA-O

Title	CAP Physics Prize
Sponsor	Canadian Association of Physicists
Criteria	Outstanding projects related to physics.
Awards (3)	Junior: $250	Intermediate: $250	Senior: $250
Award Codes	CAP-J	CAP-I	CAP-S

Title	CWSF 2002 Special Award
Sponsor	Canadian Council of Professional Engineers
Criteria	Outstanding projects related to engineering.
Awards (3)	Junior: $500	Intermediate: $500	Senior: $500
Award Codes	CPE-J	CPE-I	CPE-S

Title	Albert Lapierre Award, George Fletcher Award, Peter W. Newman Award
Sponsor	Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
Criteria	The Albert Lapierre Award is for an outstanding junior project in the area of environmental protection.  The George Fletcher Award is for an outstanding intermediate project related to engineering.  The Peter W. Newman Award is for an outstanding senior project in the areas of improved health and safety of Canadians.
Awards (3)	Junior: $500 and a plaque	Intermediate: $500 and a plaque	Senior: $500 and a plaque
Award Codes	CTT-J	CTT-I	CTT-S

Title	CWSF 2002 Special Award
Sponsor	Chemical Institute of Canada
Criteria	Outstanding intermediate and senior projects related to chemistry.
Awards (2)	Intermediate: $250	Senior: $500
Award Codes	CHM-I	CHM-S

Title	CWSF 2002 Special Award
Sponsor	Canadian Mathematical Society
Criteria	Outstanding project related to the mathematical sciences or that makes extensive use of mathematics.
Awards (3)	Junior: $200	Intermediate: $300	Senior: $500
Award Codes	CMS-J	CMS-I	CMS-S

Title	CWSF 2002 Special Award
Sponsor	Canadian Psychological Association
Criteria	Outstanding projects related to psychology.
Awards (3)	Junior: $150	Intermediate: $200	Senior: $300
Award Codes	PSY-J	PSY-I	PSY-S

Title	CWSF 2002 Special Award
Sponsor	Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
Criteria	Excellence in planning and design of a biomedical experiment, innovation or study by a single participant or team, of relevance in the area of medical laboratory science.
Awards	Intermediate: $500
Award Codes		CSL-I

Title	The Joseph W. and Joel Anthony Leon Kerbel Scholarship; The Arthur and Beatrice Minden Scholarship; The Berdie and Irvin Cohen - Weizmann Institute Research Fund Scholarship; The Stanley Abram Sobol Endowed Summer Science Scholarship; The Louis D. Craig Scholarship; The Canadian Society for the Weizmann Institute of Science Scholarship.
Sponsor	The Canadian Society for the Weizmann Institute of Science
Criteria	Six (6) outstanding single senior projects. The student must be in his/her final year of high school or Cégep II in Quebec.  Please note: the Weizmann Institute program is conducted in English, therefore, all participants should be fluent in English.
Awards (6)	Senior: Each scholarship represents the summer science program at the Weizmann Institute in Israel, including registration fee and return airfare (Toronto-Israel-Toronto). The dates of the Weizmann summer science program are July 1-26, 2002.
Award Codes			WZM-S

Title	CWSF 2002 Special Award
Sponsor	Carlson Wagonlit Travel/Madison Travel
Criteria	Outstanding projects related to transportation.
Awards (2)	Junior: $250	Intermediate:  $250
Award Codes	CWM-J	CWM-I

Title	Science Communication Award
Sponsor	Dow Chemical Canada Inc.
Criteria	Best communicated junior or intermediate projects.  Ten (10) prizes in total to be awarded.
Awards (10)	Junior: $500 cash award, plus $500 to the sponsoring region for the travel to future Canada-Wide Science Fairs	Intermediate: $500 cash award, plus $500 to the sponsoring region for the travel to future Canada-Wide Science Fairs
Award Codes	DOW-J	DOW-I

Title	@discovery.ca/Discovery Math Award
Sponsor	Discovery Channel
Criteria	Outstanding project that employs mathematical principles to explain or solve a problem in everyday life.
Awards	Open (Junior, Intermediate, or Senior): $750 scholarship
Award Codes	DIS-O

Title	CWSF 2002 Special Award
Sponsor	Geological Association of Canada
Criteria	Outstanding project related to earth science (including geology, geophysics, remote sensing, energy and mineral resources, water pollution and ocean studies).
Awards (3)	Junior: $250	Intermediate: $500	Senior: $750
Award Codes	GAC-J	GAC-I	GAC-S

Title	The Genome Canada Genomics Awards
Sponsor	Genome Canada
Criteria	Outstanding projects related to the study of DNA and genetic material in any living organism (ie genomics, genetics, proteomics) in the junior, intermediate, and senior categories.
Awards (9)	Junior: 1st place - $750. 2nd place - $500. 3rd place - $250.	Intermediate: 1st place - $2000 + Wisdom Exchange. 2nd place - $1000. 3rd place - $500.	Senior: 1st place - $2500 + $5000 scholarship to a Canadian university of the winner's choice. 2nd place - $1500. 3rd place - $1000.
	The Wisdom Exchange Program will transport the first place winner(s) of the intermediate age category and a chaperone to the genetics research facility of Genome Canada’s choice within Canada for a tour and related activities to be arranged by Genome Canada, including one night’s accommodations. Further, the winners will be transported to the following year’s Canada-Wide Science Fair and given a forum for reporting to fellow students on their experiences.
Award Codes	GEN-J	GEN-I	GEN-S

Title	Intel Computer Science Award
Sponsor	Intel of Canada, Ltd.
Criteria (3)	Most innovative use of a personal computer in any discipline. The PC application must be an integral, non-trivial part of the scientific project (i.e. not simply used as word processor or spreadsheet).  Without the use of a PC, the project would not have been possible in its present form.
Awards	Junior: $1,000	Intermediate: $1,500	Senior: $2,500
Award Codes	INT-J	INT-I	INT-S

Title	CWSF 2002 Special Award
Sponsor	Life Members' Organization of the EIC
Criteria	Outstanding and innovative junior engineering projects.
Awards (2)	Junior:  First Prize: $300 Second Prize:  $200
Award Codes	EIC-J

Title	MetSoc (CIM) Materials/Metallurgy Award
Sponsor	The Metallurgical Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM)
Criteria	Best application of a new material or process related to the materials and metallurgy industry.
Awards	Open (Junior, Intermediate, or Senior): $500
Award Codes	CIM-O

Title	Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Office of Energy Efficiency Award
Sponsor	Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Office of Energy Efficiency
Criteria	Outstanding projects related to the efficiency of energy use.
Awards (3)	Junior: $500	Intermediate: $500	Senior: $500
Award Codes	NAT-J	NAT-I	NAT-S

Title	Renewable Energy Award
Sponsor	Ontario Power Generation
Criteria	Outstanding projects related to renewable energy and air quality with a demonstrated interest in environmental stewardship.
Awards (6)	Junior: $500 Two (2) awards	Intermediate: $1000 Two (2) awards	Senior: $1500 Two (2) awards
Award Codes	OPG-J	OPG-I	OPG-S

Title	CWSF 2002 Special Award
Sponsor	Pulp & Paper Technical Association of Canada
Criteria	Outstanding project related to the pulp and paper industry.
Awards	Open (Junior, Intermediate, or Senior): $500
Award Codes	PPA-O

Title	Queen’s University Applied Science Award
Sponsor	Queen's University Faculty of Applied Science
Criteria	An outstanding project demonstrating an innovative integration of scientific theory and engineering practice.
Awards	Open (Junior, Intermediate, or Senior): $1000 cash award and $1500 scholarship toward Queen's University Applied Science tuition offered to the award winner(s) who apply to and are accepted into the program.  (The $1000 cash award will be shared in the case of a team winner.  Each member of a team will receive the full $1500 scholarship.)
Award Codes	QUE-O

Title	Award for Excellence in Astronomy
Sponsor	Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Criteria	Outstanding projects related to astronomy - observational, instrument construction or other.
Awards (3)	Junior: $200 & a one-year membership to RASC.	Intermediate: $200 & a one-year membership to RASC.	Senior: $200 & a one-year membership to RASC.
Award Codes	RAS-J	RAS-I	RAS-S

Title	Suncor Energy Foundation "Shared Achievements" Awards
Sponsor	Suncor Energy Foundation
Criteria	Outstanding project related to the environment.
Awards (3)	Junior: $500	Intermediate: $500	Senior: $1,000
Award Codes	SUN-J	SUN-I	SUN-S

Title	CWSF 2002 Special Award
Sponsor	S.M. Blair Family Foundation
Criteria	One junior, intermediate or senior project in the fields of engineering technologies that merits application for a patent.
Awards	Open (Junior, Intermediate, or Senior): $500
Award Codes	SMB-O

Title	Statistical Society of Canada Awards
Sponsor	Statistical Society of Canada
Criteria	Four outstanding projects in statistical theory, or that make use of sound statistical techniques of study design, data analysis, and data presentation.
Awards (4)	Open (Junior, Intermediate, or Senior): Two (2) $600 cash awards, and two (2) $400 cash awards.
Award Codes	STA-O

Title	The Manning Innovation Achievement Awards
Sponsor	Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation
Criteria	Outstanding senior innovation projects.
Awards (8)	Senior: Eight (8) projects will each receive a $500 cash award.  Four (4) of these Manning Innovation Achievement Award winners will also be announced as winners of $4,000 Manning Young Canadian Awards (to be presented at a later date).
Award Codes			MAN-S

Title	Canadian Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Sponsors	Water Environment Association of Ontario, British Columbia Water & Wastewater Association, Western Canada Water Environment Association, RÉSEAU Environnement Inc., Canadian Water and Wastewater Association
Criteria	Best single science fair project related to water quality, water resource, management, water protection, water treatment or wastewater treatment.  3-5 finalists will be selected at the CWSF and asked to submit an essay summary of his/her project.  One winner will be then chosen from the among the finalists to be the Canadian National Representative.
Awards	Senior:  One (1) all expense paid trip to Stockholm, Sweden, August 12-16, for one student to represent Canada at the international Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition.
Award Codes			WEA-S

Note: the following awards do not require self-nomination.

Title	The University of Western Ontario Entrance Scholarships
Sponsor	The University of Western Ontario
Criteria	The scholarship is offered to each of the winners of Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals in each of the Divisions, who enter the University for further studies.  Students must maintain an "A" average in their final marks in the last year of high school, and must also register for full-time studies at Western.
Awards	One (1) Entrance Scholarship of $2000.00 for each winner of a Gold Medal.  One (1) Entrance Scholarship of $1000 for each winner of a Silver or Bronze Medal.
Award Codes	Open to all medal winners.  No self-nomination necessary.

Title	University of Saskatchewan Scholarships
Sponsor	University of Saskatchewan
Criteria	The scholarships are offered to one of the gold medal projects in each of the senior divisions, and are tenable at the University of Saskatchewan.  Students must be entering a direct entry program at the University of Saskatchewan from their last year at secondary school, and must maintain an 80% average over a minimum of 24 credit units to be able to renew the scholarship for up to four years.  Note – Students must meet entry requirements to U of S.
Awards	Five (5) Entrance Scholarships of $2500 for each nominated project, to be shared if two students have submitted the project. One (1) Entrance Scholarship of $4000 for one nominated project, to be shared if two students have submitted the project.
Award Codes	Open to all selected winners.  No self-nomination necessary.

Title	University of Saskatchewan, College of Agriculture, Scholarships
Sponsor	College of Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan
Criteria	The scholarships are offered to each of the students who has accepted the University of Saskatchewan entrance Scholarship if the student decides to attend the College of Agriculture.  The College of Agriculture Scholarship will match the University of Saskatchewan scholarship.
Awards	Five (5) Entrance Scholarships of $2500 for each nominated project, to be shared if two students have submitted the project. One (1) Entrance Scholarship of $4000 for one nominated project, to be shared if two students have submitted the project.
Award Codes	Open to all selected winners.  No self-nomination necessary.
Title	Petro-Canada Peer Prizes for Innovation
Sponsor	Petro-Canada
Criteria	The Petro-Canada Peer Prizes for Innovation are an opportunity for Canada-Wide Science Fair exhibitors to honour projects that exemplify innovation and excellence in science and technology.
Awards (18)	Junior, Intermediate, and Senior:  18 prizes of $750 awarded to projects according to the Canadian zones, as follows: Atlantic (3 awards), Quebec (3 awards), Southern Ontario (3 awards), Northern and Eastern Ontario (3 awards), Central Canada (3 awards), Western Canada (3 awards):
	Junior: $750 One (1) award in each zone	Intermediate: $750 One (1) award in each zone	Senior: $750 One (1) award in each zone
Award Codes	All participants will be considered for this prize.  No self-nomination necessary.

 

How to reach the Saskatoon Field House by car, bus, train, or plane:

Hire a cab from the airport, bus or train station.  Any cab driver who doesn’t know where the Saskatoon Field House is not worthy of his/her license.  If you are driving yourself, the Field House is on the East Side of the river, on the corner of College Drive and Preston Avenue.  If you come in on Circle Drive, take the College Drive exit, and turn west towards the Field House and turn south on Preston.  There is a huge parking lot in front of the Field House and there is no charge for parking.

On campus:  To get to the College of Education:  You can walk from the Field House to the University across the pedestrian overpass on College Drive.  Once on campus, you must walk west and north to get to the College of Education.  The simplest route is probably to walk west along the road you are on after coming down off the pedestrian overpass.  Continue on this road until you get to Place Riel.  Walk through Place Riel (into, through and out the other side) and you will be facing the Bowl – a large green grassy area surrounded by elms.  Walk north and west towards the Thorvaldson Building (it looks like a castle) then along the trail under the pedestrian walk way between Thorvaldson and the Arts Tower (a tall ugly building) and you will soon reach the College of Education.

 

 

JUDGING SCHEDULE

CWSF / ESPC 2002 – Saskatoon – Judging Schedule
Sunday, May 12 Judging Day One Divisional Awards Judging		18:30-20:30	Registration / judges packages                          Saskatoon Field House, level two
(orientation)		19:00-19:30	Divisional Judges’ Orientation                          Saskatoon Field House, level two
		19:30-20:00	Co-Captains’ Orientation                                  Saskatoon Field House, level two
		20:00-20:30	Special Awards Judges’ Orientation                 Saskatoon Field House, level two
		20:00-22:00	Project viewing (no students present)               Saskatoon Field House, level one
Monday, May 13		08:00-08:15	Sign-in & coffee, juice, muffins                        Saskatoon Field House, level two
(divisional judging)		08:15-09:00	Team meetings in break-out area.             Choose assistant captains as necessary Cover for no-shows                                           Saskatoon Field House, level two
		09:00-12:00	Divisional judging (6 half-hour slots)               Saskatoon Field House, level one
		12:00-13:30	Judges’ lunch in break-out area                        Saskatoon Field House, level two
		13:30-15:30	Divisional judging (4 half-hour slots)               Saskatoon Field House, level one
		15:30-15:45	Afternoon break
		15:45-17:00	Team meetings: rank & screen S.A.                  Saskatoon Field House, level two
		17:00-17:45	Teams prepare feedback for students                Saskatoon Field House, level two
		18:00	Buffet dinner for co-captains, & out-of-town judges                               level two
		18:30-21:30	Captains & assist. capts. select medallists & honourable mentions (via discussions in break-out area and revisiting projects)                       level two                                      PEC
		21:30	Deadline for list of medallists to Chief Judge
		22:00	Division Chairs debrief Chief Judge
Tuesday, May 14		07:45-0815	Captains’ update: review procedure/schedule/pre-screening results       level two
(special awards)		08:00-0815	Sign-in and coffee, juice, muffins                                                            level two
		08:30-09:00	Team meetings – sign up for times to judge projects                              level two
		09:00-12:00	Judging interviews                                                                                    level one
		12:00-12:15	Record which projects completed                                                            level two
		12:00-13:00	Judges’ luncheon in break-out area                                                          level two
		13:00-15:30	Judging interviews                                                                                    level one
		15:30-15:45	Afternoon break
		15:45-17:00	Team meetings to rank projects and select winners                                 level two
		17:00	Captains submit results to Special Awards Co-ordinator                         level two
		17:30	Special Awards Coordinator debriefs Chief Judge
		17:00	Mini Folk Fest begins                                         College of Education, large gym

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The Math Fair project took place this year amidst the teacher s job action. Yet despite this obstacle,

ten projects were entered in the Computational and Mathematical Sciences category at the 2002

Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair (GVRSF) and of these, two were selected to attend the

Canada-Wide Science Fair held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in May 2002.

The mathematics projects entered in the 2002 GVRSF and their corresponding medals and awards

are given below:

The students selected to attend the Canada-Wide Science Fair were:

Gabrielle Arden of Burnaby South Secondary School
Forecasting weather with neural networks
Rochelle Leung of York House School
Decrypting the math behind cryptography and its ciphers
Considering there were only ten projects entered in the Computational and Mathematical Sciences
category, it is noteworthy that the GVRSF judges selected two of these projects as part of the top
ten projects at the entire science fair.
At the Canada-Wide Science Fair, Gabrielle Arden won a Gold Medal and a $2000 scholarship to the
University of Western Ontario in the Intermediate Computational and Mathematical Sciences
category, and Rochelle Leung won a Bonze Medal and a $1000 scholarship to the University of
Western Ontario in the same category. Congratulations to both students on their outstanding
projects!
Math Fair 2002 http://math.ca/Fonds/EGC/2001/rep2.html
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 During Education Week, representatives of Regional Science Fairs who are registered to attend the Canada
Wide Science Fair will be invited to participate in a Team Nova Scotia Showcase. Information will be sent
to chairs of Nova Scotia regional science fairs in February 2002.
An independent foundation, called Youth Experiences in Science (YES), Nova Scotia Foundation is
promoting this exciting event. Sponsors, including the AST will help showcase our young scientists of
today. Recognition of the quality of their work, and attention to the innovation of their ideas and the
dedication behind their success will help put them on an equal footing with successful and established
researchers.
The mission of the Youth Experiences in Science (YES) is to initiate, promote, and support Science
experiences for Nova Scotia students and also to celebrate the accomplishments of our young scientists.
YES has a three year plan in place to focus on our students. Watch for further news!

Some Nova Scotia science students will attend the 41st. Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) in Saskatoon from May 11-19, 2002. This event brings together approximately 450 students and 200 adult delegates from across Canada. Their logo is a tribute to the Canadian Light Source synchrotron
being built at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon -the biggest science project in Canada in more than 30 years. Check http://www.usask.ca/
cwsf/ for up-to-date information on this event. The annual Canada-Wide Science Fair
(CWSF), held on a rotating basis across Canada is the showcase program of Youth
Science Foundation Canada. YSF Canada has been building and managing youth science
programs since 1962. The CWSF is the gathering place for some of the best young minds in Canada.
They are chosen from the top ranks of competitors at over one hundred regional science and technology fairs staged across Canada each spring. YSF Canada works with the local host
committee to organize and promote each year’s national fair,with all of the affiliated regional organizations across Canada to bring top students to the CWSF, and with a
wide-ranging roster of benefactors to provide more than $200,000 worth of prizes to participants.
Presently Regional Science Fairs in Nova Scotia are geographically aligned. The Association
of Science Teachers has been a major sponsor of regional fairs held in the
Annapolis Valley, Chignecto Central est, Chignecto East, South Shore and
Strait. The annual New Brunswick Science Fair is currently a joint project of the Faculty
of Science at the University of New Brunswick and the Faculté des Sciences de
l’Université de Moncton, and in P.E.I. aprovincial fair held at UPEI.

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