{"id":6,"date":"2024-08-16T21:25:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T21:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-05-17T08:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T12:58:45","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-839 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/team-Bison-300x90.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/team-Bison-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/team-Bison-1024x306.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-834 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Bison-News-298x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Bison-News-298x300.jpeg 298w, https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Bison-News-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Bison-News-768x773.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Bison-News.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore. Create. Motivate. <\/strong>Come together at the Bison Regional Science Fair and engage in one of the Canada&#8217;s premier youth STEM gathering!<\/h5>\r\n<h5><strong>\ud83e\uddac Bison Regional Science Fair 2026: Bright Minds, Bold Ideas. <\/strong><strong>\ud83d\udd2c Inspiring Young Minds Through Discovery\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<h5>The <strong>Bison Regional Science Fair<\/strong> is more than a competition. It\u2019s a <strong>celebration of curiosity, creativity, and innovation<\/strong>.<br \/>Students from <strong>Grades 4\u201312<\/strong> will present their original research, experiments, and innovative ideas addressing real-world challenges.<\/h5>\r\n<h5>This year, we\u2019re changing to an <strong>evening judging format <\/strong>to make it easier for <strong>families, community members, and STEM professionals<\/strong> to participate and connect with our young scientists.\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Bison-poster-25-26-1.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;text-decoration: underline\">Click here for Bison Regional Science Fair Poster Copy.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<h4><strong>Registration opens- Nov 3rd, 2025 <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">(see the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/registration\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;text-decoration: underline\">link <\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><em>for the important info) <\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<h4><sup>\u00a0Due to strong interest and requests from participating schools, we are<span style=\"color: #ff0000\"> extending the deadline to March 31st, 2026<\/span>, midnight ensure everyone has an opportunity to submit their best work. We sincerely appreciate those who have already completed their submissions and look forward to welcoming additional entries. This will be the final extension.<\/sup><\/h4>\r\n<h5><strong>\ud83c\udf1f Event Highlights<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<h5>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>April 8<\/strong> \u2013 Project Set-Up, Judging Rounds &amp; Public Viewing 3:30 PM-8:00 PM<br \/>\ud83c\udfc5 <strong>April 9<\/strong> \u2013 Awards Presentation from 5:00 PM -6:00 PM<\/h5>\r\n<h5><b>Science Fair Location &amp; Parking<\/b><\/h5>\r\n<h5><b>Location<\/b><br \/>St. Paul\u2019s High School \u2014\u00a0<b>Albrechtsen Multiplex<\/b><br \/>Entrance facing\u00a0<b>Holland Boulevard<\/b><br \/>Formal address:\u00a0<b>2200 Grant Ave., Winnipeg<\/b><\/h5>\r\n<h5><b>Parking<\/b><\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<h5 role=\"presentation\">Primary parking is available in the school lot off\u00a0<b>Holland Boulevard<\/b>.<\/h5>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<h5 role=\"presentation\">Street parking is permitted on\u00a0<b>Stanford Bay<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>Driscoll Crescent<\/b>\u00a0(parking restrictions have been lifted for the event).<\/h5>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5><b>Traffic Notice<\/b><br \/>Classes dismiss from the school at\u00a0<b>3:15 PM<\/b>. Expect increased traffic leaving the Multiplex area on Holland Boulevard shortly afterward.<\/h5>\r\n<h4>Students will enjoy <strong>interactive STEM activities<\/strong> throughout the evening to stay engaged and inspired while awaiting their judging rounds. F<strong>ree mentorship, new awards, prizes, and fun on-site activities<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<h5><strong>\ud83c\udf0d Why Participate?<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<h5>Showcase creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking<\/h5>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<h5>Receive free mentorship before and after the fair<\/h5>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<h5>Opportunities to advance to regional, Canada-Wide, and international levels<\/h5>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<h5>Connect with scientists, engineers, and innovators<\/h5>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<h5>Celebrate the power of discovery, teamwork, and innovation<\/h5>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5>Every project begins with curiosity \u2014 and that spark can lead to something extraordinary.<\/h5>\r\n<h5><strong>\ud83e\udd1d Get Involved<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<h5>Help make the <strong>Bison Regional Science Fair 2026<\/strong> a memorable experience for all! We\u2019re seeking <strong>volunteers and judges<\/strong> who are passionate about supporting young innovators.<\/h5>\r\n<h5><strong>Volunteer Opportunities:<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<h5>Project Judges<\/h5>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<h5>Registration Support<\/h5>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<h5>Set-Up &amp; Take-Down Crew<\/h5>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<h5>Student Activity Coordinators<\/h5>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5>\ud83d\udce7 <strong>Interested?<\/strong> Email us at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"mailto:bisonregional@gmail.com\">bisonregional@gmail.com<\/a><\/span> to get involved. Together, let\u2019s inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and changemakers!<\/h5>\r\n<h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/h5>\r\n<h5>Please see <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/youthscience.public.doctract.com\/doctract\/documentportal\/08DB05440A976CFB6C08FFD7F9033488?slu=08DCDB500826B5BB1AB906DA3A1AFE9A\">Project Judging Rubric<\/a> <\/span>for the Bison Regional Science Fair and it is consistent with Canada-Wide Science Fair.<\/h5>\r\n<h5>\r\n\r\n<\/h5>\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\r\n\r\n<\/h5>\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ETHICS PROCEDURE<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<h5>\r\n\r\n<\/h5>\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Does your project involve humans or animals? If so&#8230; Please read on&#8230; You will need ethics approval from both the BRSF and possibly Youth Science Canada to take part in our science fair. Be sure to check the link for more info about <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/resources\/ethics\/\">Ethics Procedure\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<h5>\r\n\r\n<\/h5>\r\n<h5>Yours in STEM<br \/>Dr. Bajaj BRSF Organizer<br \/><a href=\"mailto:bisonregional@gmail.com\">bisonregional@gmail.com<\/a><\/h5>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-605\" src=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Bison-Regional-Science-Fair-2021-4-1-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"465\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Bison-Regional-Science-Fair-2021-4-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Bison-Regional-Science-Fair-2021-4-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Bison-Regional-Science-Fair-2021-4-1.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-683\" src=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/6-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"402\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/6-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/6-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/6-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/6-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/bison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/6-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore. Create. Motivate. Come together at the Bison Regional Science Fair and engage in one of the Canada&#8217;s premier youth STEM gathering! \ud83e\uddac Bison Regional Science Fair 2026: Bright Minds, Bold Ideas. \ud83d\udd2c Inspiring Young Minds Through Discovery\u00a0 The Bison Regional Science Fair is more than a competition. 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