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Hosted at the UBC AMS Student Nest!
We are pleased to announce that GVRSF 2017 will be held at the AMS Student Nest at the University of British Columbia.
Got an idea you want to share?
It doesn't matter how old you are, you can make discoveries in science too! Check out our pages on how to start a science fair project.
There's always something to do at the fair.
Judging is one thing. But when that's done, you can join in many fun activities. Check out the schedule!
Ever wonder what students are up to these days?
Participants at our fair love to share their ideas and what they've discovered. Check out this year's fair and you'll be amazed at what you'll learn.
Live Science Show
Members of Science World at TELUS World of Science put on a spectacular interactive show about the wonders and fun of science.
2013 Grand Award Winners
17 students selected as recipients of the Grand Award, giving them the opportunity to travel to the national level Canada Wide Science Fair at Lethbridge, Alberta as a part of Team GVRSF.
The PMC-Sierra Science Fair Fun Run
A beautiful 5km run along Vancouver's amazing seawall. This year's race day will be Sunday May 25th, please register at http://www.sciencefairs.ca/Fun-Run.aspx

Check out the Fair!

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Ever curious about science and innovation from our youngest scientists? Come check out the fair!

Fair Schedule...

Student Information Booklet

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Learn what it takes to get your project from just an idea to a full fledged science fair ready feat. Make sure you read this booklet before you start your project and register for the fair. This booklet contains important tips, guidelines, and schedules for the fair.

Getting Started Webinar

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Sunday, November 22, 2015 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Looking to start your first science fair project?

Then, this webinar is for you.

Join CWSF alumni in discussion about starting a project, how to find an idea and what's involved.

Simply follow the link to participate in the webinar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUWxrAuHlmE

Tour the Fair

Classrooms, student organizations, and the general public are inviited to tour the fair and see first hand the incredible projects our participants have developed. Bring your class of students to our fair to teach and inspire them about what other students are doing with science.

Find out more...

Media Coverage

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Want to tell others about our fair or about students and their projects at the fair? Please have a look at our media package and contact us for more information.

British Columbia Science Students Shine on National Stage

Friday, May 15, 2015

Science Fair Foundation BC announces outstanding achievements at this week's Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton, New Brunswick

Vancouver, BC – Seventy-two participants from 13 regions throughout BC and the Yukon presented projects in Fredericton, NB this week at the Canada-Wide Science Fair – the highest level of Science Fair competition in Canada. BC students brought home 144 awards and scholarships including the Best Project Award! “The results are truly outstanding – the best achievement ever for British Columbia students”, said Patti Leigh, Executive Director.

Youth Science Canada Challenges you to Invent the Future!

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 from Youth Science Canada

The Canada-Wide Youth Science Challenges target seven issues that matter to Canadian youth, the future of the country and the world – Discovery, Energy, Environment, Health, Information, Innovation and Resources.

Challenge your students to use their curiosity and creativity – and the inquiry and critical thinking skills you’re teaching them – to tackle these issues by investigating a question or designing a solution to a problem.

Check out their full article here, and the Invent Your Future newsletter here.