Faculty of Education

- Public welcome to view exhibits Saturday, April 13 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Free admission.

- Science Fair April 12 and 13 in new location at 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness because of increased number of participants

- Finalists attend Canada-wide Science Fair – also at the U of L – May 11 to 18, 2013

- Science Olympics feature 140 youth who take part in a surprise science challenge competition and are supported by more than 30 U of L Faculty of Education students

- Award Ceremony: 3 p.m., PE250

The Southern Alberta Technology Council (SATC) announces that SCI-FUSION 2013, the Lethbridge Regional Science Fair & Science Olympics is set for this weekend in a new location on campus at the University of Lethbridge.

The event will take place on the track level of the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness.

Students in Grades four to 12 will present science projects with the chance of being selected to receive cash prizes and awards.

This year, approximately 100 students will demonstrate more than 70 projects. The event requires more than 50 judges and volunteers, many from the U of L faculty, staff and alumni community.

Up to four top students in the Grade 7 to 12 divisions will be chosen to represent Lethbridge at Canada-Wide Science Fair, also taking place at the University of Lethbridge, May 11 – 18th, 2013, where up to $1 million in cash, prizes and scholarships will be awarded.

Science fair projects

Science fair projects encourage students to focus on a science question or problem, conduct research, construct and test a hypothesis, analyze data and then draw conclusions.

Further, students are challenged to communicate their results to science fair judges who will determine the students’ level of understanding of their project. Projects have been pre-registered and are presented individually or with a partner. Participation in science fair projects has been known to lead to a life-long interest in science and has influenced many a career choice.

Science Olympics

Four-person teams work together to solve a hands-on science challenge. (In 2012, students worked against the clock to build the longest self-supporting Pinocchio nose). Divisions for the Science Olympics competition are Grades 4 to 6, 7 to 9 and 10 to 12.

This year, the event features 140 youth who take part in a surprise science challenge competition and are supported by more than 30 U of L Faculty of Education students, coordinated by Cynthia Greenfield, a local educator on secondment to the Faculty of Education, as well is a SATC volunteer.

Let’s Talk Science! Hands-on science activities, tours and more

To round out the weekend of science discovery, students will also take part in hands-on science activities presented by the University’s Let’s Talk Science program, and attend a special presentation by Dr. Craig Coburn of the Geography Department.

Families and the general public can take part in tours of the Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building at the U of L on Friday evening starting at 6 p.m.

About the Southern Alberta Technology Council (SATC)

The Southern Alberta Technology Council (SATC) is the newest member of the Alberta Science Literacy Association (ASLA) network, which has partnered with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists & Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) to deliver science outreach programs to schools and communities in the province.

SATC has partnered with Career Transitions in Lethbridge to deliver these programs directly to schools, teachers, parents and other interested organizations.

To view the SCI-FUSION schedule, visit: https://secure.youthscience.ca/sfiab/lethbridge/index.php

For more information about Canada-Wide Science Fair, visit: http://cwsf.youthscience.ca

General Inquiries:

Barb Tate, Regional Executive Director
SATC (Southern Alberta Technology Council) (403) 381-0748
Email: admin@SATCLethbridge.ca
Or
Chris Roedler, Sci-Fusion 2013 Chief Judge
SATC (Southern Alberta Technology Council) (403) 894-1980
Email: croedler17@gmail.com


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday April 12, 2013

4:00 – 6:00 pm
- Science Fair Registration & Project Setup

6:00 – 9:00 pm
- Science Fair Judging
- Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building tours for family and visitors

Saturday April 13, 2013

9:00 - 11:00 am
- Science Fair Judging, Grades 7-12 (second round)
- Let’s Talk Science Activities for Grades 4-6 participants

11:00 - 12 noon
- Science Presentation, Dr Craig Coburn, (Geography) PE250

12:00 - 12:30 pm
- Lunch for participants PE261

12:00 - 3:00 pm
- Public Viewing of Science Projects

12:30 - 3:00 pm
- Science Olympics (Grade 4-12)

3:00 - 4:00 pm
- Science Fair & Science Olympics Awards Ceremony PE250

This notice is posted to the Event Calendar on the following dates:
2013/04/12 , 2013/04/13

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U of L Communications and Public Relations Contact:
Bob Cooney, Communications and PR Officer (403) 382-7173