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2012 Kavli Science & Engineering Video Contest
Monday, February 13 2012 by Eric Ma
The Kavli Foundation is challenging grades 6-12 students across the world to brainstorm and share their ideas! Do you think we can save the world through science and engineering? Join hundreds of the world's leading scientists, engineers, thinkers, and innovators as we tackle mankind's greatest challenges and help to build our future. Read more

Inspiring Science Fair Projects Through Biomimetics
Monday, February 13 2012 by Eric Ma
Every species, even those that have gone extinct, have notable characteristics that are tested by natural selection. Many of nature's clever devices are made from simple materials manipulated into structures of fantastic complexity, strength, and toughness. Biomimetics is the study of natural designs adapted to solve problems in engineering, materials science, medicine, and other fields. Biomimetics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems as models for the design and engineering of materials and machines. Read more

Scientific research is serious fun...
Tuesday, October 4 2011 by Eric Ma
Top scientists, students, lab technicians, and volunteers at McGill University (Montreal) created a video to raise awareness for research at the Goodman Cancer Research Centre. The video features music by Taio Cruz and dancing by staff in lab spaces around the research facility. Top scientists, students, lab technicians, and volunteers at McGill University (Montreal) created a video to raise awareness for research at the Goodman Cancer Research Centre. The video features music by Taio Cruz and dancing by staff in lab spaces around the research facility. Read more

CWSF 2011 - A Photo Essay
Friday, September 30 2011 by Peter Calamai
Participant moves her exhibit on a dolly
For a one-time news photographer it was a dream assignment – capturing the decisive moments of 500 excited young people over a stretch of six hectic days. From the initial moments when participants struggled to erect their displays at the Seneca College gym to the final banquet at Liberty Grand, I chronicled as much as my aching feet would allow. Capturing hundreds of decisive moments at the Canada Wide Science Fair proved an exhilerating experience. Read more

Popular Science $5000 Lesson Plan Contest
Monday, September 26 2011 by Eric Ma
Innovative Science Lesson Popular Science is awarding $5000 for the best original Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8) in each of the following categories: biomimetic design, climate change, fuel cells, polymers, and "Big Data" Analysis. Top lessons may be featured in Popular Science Magazine and/or in special publications it produces and distributes. Submission Deadline: October 31, 2011. Read more

Integrating Technology in Science Projects - the Arduino Uno
Monday, February 28 2011 by Eric Ma
The Arduino Uno microcontroller allows young scientists to explore the world using a variety of sensors and control mechanisms.  This hardware and the associated software is open source - anyone can use it freely to design and develop an unlimited number of applications. The Arduino Uno microcontroller is a cost-effective platform that enables young scientists to explore the world using technology. Read more
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