Top projects named at P.E.I. Science Fair and more than $15,000 in prizes presented

More than 210 young scientists from 27 Island school were awarded for their outstanding projects at the 2018 P.E.I. Science Fair ceremony held recently at the University of Prince Edward Island in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.

“Every year, I am amazed by the level of curiosity, creativity and courage demonstrated by these young learners,” said Bill Whelan, the co-chairman of the f air.

In the spotlight were 152 science projects that were placed in front of 100 judges. Projects were also presented to other students and members of the public.

During the ceremony over $15,000 in prizes, provided by 47 community partners, were presented to young scientists.

Five students from Grades 7 to 12 were selected to represent the province at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Ottawa in May when more than $1 million in prizes and scholarships will be awarded. Those P.E.I. students were Sophie MacDonald, a Grade 10 student from Bluefield; Abby Chapman, Grade 9 from Birchwood Intermediate; Aiden Stewart, Grade 8 from Queen Charlotte Intermediate; Davis Nicholson and Joe Moak, Grade 7 students from Gulf Shore Consolidated.

For more information on the fair, visit peisciencefair.ca.