91ÑÇÉ« U hosts 91ÑÇÉ« Region science fair: bright young scientists in the spotlight
TORONTO, March 29, 2017 — If you are curious to know what worm poop can tell us about health food, or whether math homework is bad for your health, come chat with budding scientists eager to talk about their experiments, innovations and results at 91ÑÇÉ«, during the this Saturday, April 1.
For the second year in a row, 91ÑÇÉ« is hosting the 91ÑÇÉ« Region’s young scientists. The science fair submissions will be judged and the top projects will go on to represent the region at the national level at the , in Regina, Saskatchewan.
91ÑÇÉ« Region science students in Grades 7 to 12 will display their research and results on topics ranging from the search for a cure for cancer, to a solution for wet winter mitts.
The April 1 fair will include activities such as a Science Immersion Adventures with 91ÑÇÉ« U scientists, and Science Teacher Lunch and Learn events.
91ÑÇÉ« Region District School Board and the 91ÑÇÉ« Catholic District School Board are among the major sponsors of the fair, which is a partnership effort between 91ÑÇÉ« and the 91ÑÇÉ« Region Science and Technology Fair Organizing Committee.
WHO: ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýGrades 7 to 12 high school students from 91ÑÇÉ« Region
WHAT: ÌýÌýÌý91ÑÇÉ« Region Science and Technology Fair
WHEN: ÌýÌýÌýApril 1, 8:30am-4:30pm, followed by the Awards Ceremony at 4:30pm
WHERE: ÌýVari Hall, 91ÑÇÉ«, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto (Building #30 on the )
Lead organizer of the YRSTF@91ÑÇÉ« partnership Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell and the YRSTF Committee President Natalie Rudner are available for media interviews.
is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91ÑÇÉ« students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91ÑÇÉ« U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 26 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91ÑÇÉ« is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 295,000 alumni. 91ÑÇÉ« U's fully bilingual Glendon campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.
Media contact:
Gloria Suhasini, Media Relations, 416 736 2100 ext. 22094, suhasini@yorku.ca
