This year the Science Fair Foundation BC is offering some important programs that will support the work you do in the classroom and give students a little extra help.
You can share this printable summary of our 2021/22 programming with students and parents or post it in your classroom.
Free Workshop Series: How to do an awesome STEM project
Open now
In this monthly, online workshop series, science fair organizers will help guide students through the 2022 science fair season. Through discussion and hands-on activities, we’ll explore some of the key aspects and sticking points of science fair projects: ideation, setup, the scientific method, ethics and safety, analyzing results, and communicating findings in a clear and compelling way. We’ll also hear from past science fair participants and see examples of excellent STEM projects.
Students, parents and educators are welcome. Learn more here.
Discovery Foundation STEM Project Grant
Opens November 1
Created for youth looking for more financial support in their pursuit of STEM inquiry, the Discovery Foundation STEM Project Grant is inviting BC and Yukon students between the ages of 9 and 18 to apply for funding that will help them build their STEM project, or compete in a Science Fair Foundation BC event. Grants of between $50 to $200 will be awarded to successful applicants who can demonstrate the grant money will substantially contribute to their understanding of and development in STEM. Learn more here.
Ask-An-Expert Mentorship Program
Opens December 1
This year we will be moving away from a traditional, one-to-one mentorship program model and allowing students to ask questions about their STEM project at any time between December 1, 2021 and mid-April 2022. The intention is to give students access to a range of expertise when they most need it. Mentors will have knowledge in science fairs and a range of science topics, and include science fair organizers, alumni and industry experts. Learn more here.