The Society for the Advancement of Young Scientists

Our mandate is to advance science education (among the youth of the area) by conducting a regional science fair at which students may present their research and interact with local professionals. This was the first in-person fair since the pandemic began and attracted some 60 exhibits (approx. 80 students). Seven exhibitors were funded to attend the Canada Wide Science Fair in Edmonton in May and one former student attended an international science fair. We had an excellent cohort of volunteer judges whose interaction with the students was excellent. They were this was also supported by our usual number of volunteers (registration animal care etc). We view this as a satisfactory outcome after 2 years of virtual fairs and are aiming for a better and larger fair next year.