{"id":511,"date":"2023-12-10T16:16:16","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T21:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/students\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T11:41:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:41:21","slug":"students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/registration\/students\/","title":{"rendered":"Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Bison 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Are you interested in participating in the 2026 Bison Regional Science Fair?<\/strong> Registration opens- November 3rd, 2025<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Idea Spark<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>A new Project Idea generator has been created using AI.. check it out-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mystemspace.ca\/spark\/\">MySTEMSpace &#8211; Spark<\/a> <strong>Here\u2019s what to do:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Students are encouraged to ask their science teacher if their school is registering for the 2026 <strong>Bison Regional Science Fair<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>If the school is not going to register, then the student should ask their science teacher to email <a href=\"mailto:bisonregional@gmail.com\">bisonregional@gmail.com<\/a> \u00a0for more information about both school registration, as well as registering as an independent entry.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>A new Project Idea generator has been created using AI.. check it out-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mystemspace.ca\/spark\/\">MySTEMSpace &#8211; Spark<\/a><\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Bison-Regional-Science-Fair-Artificial-Intelligence-Ethics-Policy.pdf\">Bison-Regional-Science-Fair-Artificial-Intelligence-Ethics-Policy<\/a><\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mystemspace.ca\/start-a-project\/\">mySTEMspace &#8211; Start a Project<\/a><\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Here are the latest BRSF and Youth Science Canada updates that may be of interest to you. There are quite a few, so let&#8217;s dive in:<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><strong>In person BRSF and Canada Wide Science Fair 2026 Project Classification<\/strong> The National Judging Policy Committee has finalized the project classification for the 2025-26 Canada-Wide Science Fair:<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>2 project types \u2013\u00a0<strong>Discovery (Create new fundamental knowledge based on your curiosity by asking a question and using the techniques of scientific inquiry to develop an answer)\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>and <\/strong><strong>Innovation (Combine scientific principles with your creativity to develop a new material, structure, device, or system to solve a problem or improve an existing solution)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>4 grade categories \u2013 <strong>Elementary<\/strong> ( grade 4\/6) , <strong>Junior<\/strong>(grade 7\/8),\u00a0<strong>Intermediate<\/strong>\u00a0(grade 9\/10),\u00a0<strong>Senior<\/strong> (grade 11,12)<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>9 Challenges \u2013 <strong>Aerospace, <\/strong><strong>Agriculture, Fisheries &amp; Food<\/strong>;\u00a0<strong>Curiosity &amp; Ingenuity<\/strong>;\u00a0<strong>Digital Technology<\/strong>;\u00a0<strong>Disease &amp; Illness<\/strong>;\u00a0<strong>Energy<\/strong>;\u00a0<strong>Environment &amp; Climate Change<\/strong>;\u00a0<strong>Health &amp; Wellness<\/strong>;\u00a0<strong>Natural Resources<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>o\u00a0 \u00a0 Note: projects unrelated to one of the other challenges should select\u00a0<strong>Curiosity &amp; Ingenuity<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"202\">Bison Regional Science Fair \u2013 Mentorship Program<\/h2>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"226\">Finding a Mentor<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"495\">A great mentor can make all the difference in your science fair journey!<br data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"302\" \/>You can start by reaching out to someone who can support your project\u2014such as your <strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"404\">science teacher<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"416\">parent<\/strong>, or even a <strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"492\">professional at a local university, research lab, or company<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"530\">Need Help Finding a Mentor?<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"708\">We\u2019re here to help!<br data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"553\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"588\">Bison Regional Science Fair<\/strong> can connect you with an <strong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"638\">industry professional<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"661\">academic expert<\/strong> who matches your project area and interests.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"745\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/contact\/\"><strong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"727\">Contact Us<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>to get started.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"782\">Working With Your Mentor<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"824\">Once you\u2019ve connected with your mentor:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1137\">\r\n<li data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"903\">\r\n<p data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"903\">Share your <strong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"855\">project topic<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"878\">research question<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"900\">design ideas<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"995\">\r\n<p data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"995\">Ask for <strong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"939\">constructive feedback<\/strong> and use their suggestions to strengthen your project.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1070\">\r\n<p data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1070\">Stay in touch regularly and set a schedule that works for both of you.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1137\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1137\">Remember: communication, respect, and curiosity go a long way!<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1167\">Mentor Guidelines<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1298\">All mentors and mentees are asked to review and sign the <strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1260\">BRSF Mentorship Code of Conduct<\/strong> before beginning their partnership.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1420\">For a copy of the <strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1340\">Mentorship Package<\/strong> or additional guidance, please contact us at\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"bisonregional@gmail.com\">bisonregional@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1465\">Mentor &amp; Mentee Responsibilities<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1514\"><strong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1512\">Both mentors and mentees are expected to:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1854\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1574\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1574\">Treat one another with <strong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1571\">respect and professionalism<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1624\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1624\">Commit <strong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1603\">time and effort<\/strong> to the mentorship.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1692\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1692\">Set <strong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1653\">clear expectations<\/strong> at the beginning of the partnership.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1741\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1741\"><strong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1702\">Not<\/strong> offer or accept any form of payment.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1797\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1797\">Maintain <strong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1772\">confidentiality<\/strong> within the mentorship.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1854\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1854\">Read, sign, and follow the <strong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1851\">BRSF Code of Conduct<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1900\">Mentee (Student) Responsibilities<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1951\">As a student participant, you are encouraged to:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2256\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2009\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2009\">Clearly communicate your <strong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2006\">project goals and needs<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2075\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2075\">Maintain <strong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2055\">regular and open communication<\/strong> with your mentor.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2119\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2119\">Complete agreed-upon tasks <strong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2116\">on time<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2169\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2169\">Keep all shared information <strong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2166\">confidential<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2256\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2256\">Maintain a <strong data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2227\">professional and respectful relationship<\/strong> throughout the mentorship.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>Please see<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/rPB1xd5qRNRqJwto9\"> registration page<\/a> for more info on ethics and the registration process.<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Judging<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>Click on the link below to see judging criteria : <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Grade-4-6-Rubric-HCS-and-BRSF.pdf\">Grade 4-6 Rubric HCS and BRSF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/youthscience.public.doctract.com\/doctract\/documentportal\/08DB05440A976CFB6C08FFD7F9033488?slu=08DCDB500826B5BB1AB906DA3A1AFE9A\">CWSF 2026<\/a><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/CWSF-2024-Judging-Rubric-7-12.pdf\">Judging Rubric 7-12<\/a><\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-448 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/JK2_4443-scaled-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"481\" height=\"320\" 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