Fostering Curiosity. Building the Future

WELCOME TO THE SCIENCE FAIR FOUNDATION

The Science Fair Foundation BC serves to support, organize, stage and fund-raise for Science Fairs in BC. This extends to Local, Regional, Canada-Wide and International Science Fairs where students supported by the foundation have consistently produced high standard projects.

In British Columbia, 14 regional fairs are part of the nearly 100 fairs held every year across Canada. Each fair is affiliated with the Youth Science Foundation Canada (YSF). Science fairs in British Columbia are supported by the Science Fair FoundationBC which is located at the BC Innovation Council.

This website is intended to

  • assist teachers and students with science fair projects
  • to recognize the success of BC students
  • thank our sponsors for their generous support - of our activities.

Download the Reveal You Potential
2009 Science Fairs in The Community Poster.

Alumni Mentorship Program Deadline extended to
October 31, 2009


ABORIGINAL PILOT PROJECT - CAMPBELL RIVER

In the Spring of 2009 the Science Fair Foundation of BC launched a pilot project that takes science fairs to a new community. In collaboration with the Mid-Island Science, Technology and Innovation Council and School District #72  the Campbell River 2009 Aboriginal Science Fair Celebration was achieved. This video shows the highlights of the program.


TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR
APPLICATIONS FOR 2010 AWARD

A British Columbia team of two students and one educator are invited to attend the Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF) in February 2010 at the National Taiwan Science Center in Taipei, Taiwan. Science Fair Foundation of British Columbia provides a cash award of $500 towards the airfare costs of each of the three BC team members. It is also responsible for the registration requirements of the National Taiwan Science Education Center. Click here (pdf file, 50KB) for more information and the application form - deadline is October 16, 2009.


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

August 2009 - I am thrilled to join the Science Fair Foundation of British Columbia as the Executive Director for I believe strongly in the program’s contribution to youth as well as to the scientific and technology communities.

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SPONSORS

Sponsorship from the business, education and community sectors enables the Science Fair Foundation to encourage students and their educators to participate in Science Fairs throughout the region and the world.

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NEWS


Young Scientists and Innovators Explore Education and Career Opportunities in BC

BC Science Fair Students Continue to Excel

SFF BC Welcomes new Executive Director

BC Science Fair Students Awarded 31 Medals and $137,700 at National Canada-Wide Science Fair

Team Canada-ISEF Announced: 4 BC Students selected for International Science Fair Team

March is Youth Science Month!

B.C.'S Derek Ling and Cody O'Neil Take Home 1st Place at the Taiwan International Science Fair.

New Partnership Expands Science Fairs to Students Throughout B.C.


Science Celebration - A Classroom-based Science Fair
This material is a 2007 revision of the Science Celebration: A Resource Book For A Non-Competitive Approach To Science Fair Project Work written by Len Reimer in 1994. The information is available to all who wish to inspire students but the original wording is copyrighted by Len Reimer [ISBN: 0-9696623-0-0]. Download your FREE copy here.