An impressive showcase of science projects were on display at last week’s South Fraser Regional Science Fair (SFRSF) held at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Surrey campus. In all, 138 students from grades 7-12 participated in the annual science fair.

Minister of Education Peter Fassbender, Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux, proud parents, and science enthusiasts viewed the science projects and attended the awards ceremony. 

Over 55 expert judges evaluated the inventive projects and determined scores based on scientific thought, original creativity, visual display and oral presentation. Gold, silver, bronze and recognition awards were handed out to junior, intermediate and senior science projects.

Eight students will advance to the Canada-Wide Science Fair, which will be heldMay 10-17in Windsor, Ontario: Sonia Stewart from Earl Marriott Secondary; Denny Choi from Fraser Heights Secondary; Cindy Huangfrom Semiahmoo Secondary; Devika Vishwanathfrom Seaquam Secondary; Meaghan MacKenziefrom Southpointe Academy; Chirag Chopra from Seaquam Secondary; Kashish Choprafrom Heath Elementary; and Arman Turnafrom Coast Meridian Elementary.

The competition attracts some of the most talented student scientists from across the Surrey and Delta school districts. It encompasses several scientific disciplines, including biotechnology, earth and environmental sciences, engineering and computing sciences, health sciences, life sciences, and physical and mathematical sciences.