Seven Students Advance to Halifax Sci-Tech Expo Science Fair

Based on results from our in-house science exhibition, seven of our Junior High students will present their experiments/innovations at the upcoming regional science fair, Halifax Sci-Tech Expo. 

7 students advance to regional Science Fair

Eraser Effectiveness (Daniel, GR7)

Utilizing G.I.M.P. software for data analysis, Daniel’s experiment explored which type of eraser is the most effective at removing graphite and charcoal. 

Enhanced Lacrosse Intelligence for Shot Evaluation (Elise, GR9)

In pursuit of an affordable AI-powered lacrosse “coach”, Elise envisions a device attached to a player’s lacrosse stick. A corresponding app would affirm good technique and identify specific areas for improvement. The first step in this innovation is an AI model that accurately predicts the speed of a lacrosse shot.

Obso-less (Emmet, GR9)

Intended to detect and call out engineered obsolescence, Emmet’s innovation is an app able to provide a product rating in the categories of reparability, software longevity, hardware replaceability, and reliability.

Strong by Nature (Freida, GR9)

Using a selection of natural materials (corn starch, gelatin, and agar), Freida’s experiment tested their relative tensile strength to predict which would produce the strongest biodegradable plastic.

Train the Body, Train the Brain (Madeleine, GR8)

Madeleine’s experiment explored a potential relationship between sports participation and  reaction time/attention span. 

Truss-tworthy (Tristan, GR9)

Considering the Warren Truss bridge design, Tristan investigated how the material weight and thickness of a Warren Truss bridge might affect its carrying capacity.

Germ Factor Will W (GR7)

Will collected and cultured samples taken from high-touch surfaces. After analyzing what grew where, Will provides a glimpse of what lurks on handles, keyboards, gas pumps and more, in our shared/public spaces. 

Competing for a spot at the national science fair

While regional science fair adjudicators evaluate each student scientist on the strength of their exhibit, they also consider scientific thought, originality, and understanding. In addition to awarding age division and topical category prizes, judges choose which students will advance to the Canada-Wide Science Fair.