Three Yukon students compete at the 54th Canada-Wide Science Fair

WHITEHORSE-Three Grade 9 students from Vanier Catholic Secondary school will join 500 other young scientists from across Canada to showcase their scientific knowledge at the annual Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton, New Brunswick, May 10-16, 2015.

Representing Yukon with their original research projects are, Kaleb Pritchett with “What Cleaner Works Best for Removing Oil From Feathers”, Aiden Stoker, presenting “How Many Sugars are in Your Smoothie”, and Derek Hennings with the “Strength of Common Construction Softwoods”. 

These students were winners at the Yukon/Stikine Regional Science Fair held at Yukon College last December and have been working hard on their projects and displays. They will be competing in the Intermediate Division nationally.

The students are accompanied by two teacher delegates: Jenna Frerot (Aurora Virtual School) and Mitch Bruce (Tantalus School, Carmacks).

The primary goals of the science fair program are to create a positive scientific and social experience for the students by introducing them to their peers from across the country, and to see how the Yukon student’s projects compare with what other young Canadian scientists are doing.

The entire week, hosted this year by the University of New Brunswick, will be full of events beginning with a banquet and opening ceremonies, visits to educational institutions and industries throughout the week, and two days of project judging.
 

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