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We are happy to share that Justin Yu, one of our 2023 Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair finalists who attended the 2023 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton in May had the opportunity to join other finalists from across the country at this year’s MILSET Expo-Sciences International (ESI) in Puebla, Mexico from October 21-27, 2023. This international event brings … Read more
On Thursday, April 6th, 85 students from across the Fraser Valley participated in the 30th Annual Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair. Students from K-12 competed for over 55 cash and prizes that were graciously donated by regional and provincial sponsors. Dr. Ian Affleck, Associate Dean of Science was our emcee for the event. Dr. Lucy … Read more
Dr. Ian Affleck, Associate Dean of Science at UFV and the Regional Coordinator for the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair and Science Administrative Assistant, Caroline Majeau, were recently interviewed by Michael Unger from Science Fair Foundation BC‘s Let’s Innovate! Podcast. In this episode they talked about volunteering with the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair. The … Read more
The Faculty of Science is this year’s recipient of the 2022 Community Matters Award from the Abbotsford School District. Dr. Lucy Lee, Caroline Majeau, and Janice Nagtegaal accepted the award on behalf of the Faculty on June 14 during the Public Board Meeting at the Abbotsford District Board office (pictured above L-R: Trustee Preet Rai, … Read more
On Saturday, April 9th Dr. Ian Affleck, Associate Professor of the Faculty of Science at UFV and Regional Coordinator of the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair, emceed the 29th Annual Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair Awards Ceremony. Dr. James Mandigo, UFV Provost and Vice-President Academic, officially welcomed everyone to UFV and congratulated all of the … Read more
This past year has definitely presented us with many challenges. Youth Science Canada made the decision in early December that all 2021 science fairs would be held virtually. As we were and still are in the midst of a pandemic and recognized the extra level of stress that had already been put on students, teachers, … Read more
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the following students from the Fraser Valley Region for participating in the BC/Yukon Virtual Science Fair held on June 17, 2020. They joined over 190 students from across BC where they received mentor feedback while competing for awards and prizes that were graciously donated by regional … Read more
Over the past few months, the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted everyone in our community in a multitude of ways. With regards to Science Fairs, the cancellation of the School, Regional, and Canada-Wide Science Fairs meant that students who worked alone or with a partner for anywhere between 2 weeks to 11 months, no longer have … Read more
Science Fair BC interviewed participants at a regional science fair earlier this year, and they surprised them with some of their answers! Hear from them directly in the mini-series on why they participated in science fair, what they gained from their experience, their advice for students who are new to science fair, and more! Resources … Read more
The 2020 Youth Innovation Showcase Science Fair BC is inviting students age 12 – 24 across BC and the Yukon to submit a 30-second video pitch on their innovative solution, for awards and prizes! CHECK IT OUT > Star in the next film Do you know of students in grades 5-12 who are working on … Read more