{"id":512,"date":"2026-04-15T09:17:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/hste\/?page_id=512"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:49:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:49:18","slug":"2025-results","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/region.youthscience.ca\/hste\/results\/2025-results\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Special Awards<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Best Biology Project<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\nEvelyn<\/td>\nMadill<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nIs Your Water Bottle Disgusting?<\/em><\/td>\nBedford Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAvalon<\/td>\nLively<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTruth Unearthed: Investigating the prospect of mycorrhizal fungi for sustainable forestry<\/em><\/td>\nLockview High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Best Physics Project<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSaliha Iman<\/td>\nShahzodova<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSlime Elasticity<\/em><\/td>\nArmbrae Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nJames<\/td>\nBurke<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Pendulum Experiment<\/em><\/td>\nArmbrae Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Best Chemistry Project<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nWilder<\/td>\nToombs<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Impact of Increased CO\u2082 on the Soil Microbiome<\/em><\/td>\nHydrostone Academy (previously Shambhala School)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFrank<\/td>\nJefferies<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBiophotovoltaics: Optimizing Electricity Generation from Algae<\/em><\/td>\nHydrostone Academy (previously Shambhala School)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSophia<\/td>\nCroft<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nWhat\u2019s For Dinner? Impact of Food Choices on Indoor Air Pollution Exposure Time<\/em><\/td>\nSacred Heart School of Halifax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Best Engineering Project<\/strong> (sponsored by Engineers NS)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nChristian<\/td>\nNewton<\/td>\nEthan<\/td>\nCormier<\/td>\nLa Boite Remboursable<\/em><\/td>\nElizabeth Sutherland School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nJasper<\/td>\nDorland<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Green Goal: Designing an Eco Friendly Soccer Stadium for Halifax<\/em><\/td>\nGorsebrook Junior High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Best Behavioral and\/or Social Science Project<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nZofia<\/td>\nSmith-Robertson<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Effect of Emotionally Charged Content on Task Performance<\/em><\/td>\nHydrostone Academy (previously Shambhala School)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Best Use of Math and\/or Computer Science<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDavid<\/td>\nLi<\/td>\nLuciel<\/td>\nWatson<\/td>\nForecasting Arctic Sea Ice Extent and Area Using Linear Regression<\/em><\/td>\nCitadel High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Best Use of Technology<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nElise<\/td>\nNickerson<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBlind Beta: Bouldering Assistant for the Visually Impaired<\/em><\/td>\nHalifax Independent School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nHarry<\/td>\nNickerson<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFIRE (Fundus Imaging for Retinal Evaluation): A non-mydriatic camera and AI for early screening<\/em><\/td>\nCitadel High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFatima<\/td>\nTuz Zehra<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nUsing Sensor Data for Real-Time Mood Detection and Mental Health Text Support<\/em><\/td>\nMaritime Muslim Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Best Health Project<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSondos<\/td>\nHarhash<\/td>\nCeline<\/td>\nDamisi<\/td>\nThe affect of stress on cancer<\/em><\/td>\nMaritime Muslim Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nHarry<\/td>\nNickerson<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFIRE (Fundus Imaging for Retinal Evaluation): A non-mydriatic camera and AI for early screening<\/em><\/td>\nCitadel High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nWafaa<\/td>\nAmin<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nIdentifying Naringenin as an Inhibitor of the Peanut Allergen Ara h 1 Through Molecular Analysis<\/em><\/td>\nCitadel High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best Environmental or Reusable Energy Project<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nEthan<\/td>\nCormier<\/td>\nChristian<\/td>\nNewton<\/td>\nLa Boite Remboursable<\/em><\/td>\nElizabeth Sutherland School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSarah<\/td>\nMcGrath<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Clean Green Omega 3 Producing Machine<\/em><\/td>\nHalifax Grammar School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passion for Science<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nEliza<\/td>\nRasmussen<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Canso Causeway: No Way Through<\/em><\/td>\nGorsebrook Junior High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Awards of Excellence<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Junior\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nMora<\/td>\nSeoul<\/td>\nHazel<\/td>\nShaw<\/td>\nDoes Seaweed Help Plants Grow?<\/em><\/td>\nArmbrae Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nJuliana<\/td>\nFaltas<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nDirty Dog!<\/em><\/td>\nBedford Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNathan<\/td>\nCrowell<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nCan you find the AI?<\/em><\/td>\nBedford Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSaliha Iman<\/td>\nShahzodova<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSlime Elasticity<\/em><\/td>\nArmbrae Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nEthan<\/td>\nCormier<\/td>\nChristian<\/td>\nNewton<\/td>\nLa Boite Remboursable<\/em><\/td>\nElizabeth Sutherland School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nHaythem<\/td>\nMcCulloch-Booth<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Immidiate Effect of Screens on Adolecent cognitive function.<\/em><\/td>\nHydrostone Academy (previously Shambhala School)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNina<\/td>\nCranmer<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAlgae Vs. Oil: A Fight for Pollution Control<\/em><\/td>\nHydrostone Academy (previously Shambhala School)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nElise<\/td>\nNickerson<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBlind Beta: Bouldering Assistant for the Visually Impaired<\/em><\/td>\nHalifax Independent School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intermediate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nLuciel<\/td>\nWatson<\/td>\nDavid<\/td>\nLi<\/td>\nForecasting Arctic Sea Ice Extent and Area Using Linear Regression<\/em><\/td>\nCitadel High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nHarry<\/td>\nNickerson<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFIRE (Fundus Imaging for Retinal Evaluation): A non-mydriatic camera and AI for early screening<\/em><\/td>\nCitadel High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDev<\/td>\nGupta<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nQuantum Weirdness, the Answer to Our Problems?<\/em><\/td>\nPark West School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFrank<\/td>\nJefferies<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBiophotovoltaics: Optimizing Electricity Generation from Algae<\/em><\/td>\nHydrostone Academy (previously Shambhala School)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nJasper<\/td>\nDorland<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Green Goal: Designing an Eco Friendly Soccer Stadium for Halifax<\/em><\/td>\nGorsebrook Junior High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSarah<\/td>\nMcGrath<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Clean Green Omega 3 Producing Machine<\/em><\/td>\nHalifax Grammar School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Senior\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAvalon<\/td>\nLively<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTruth Unearthed: Investigating the prospect of mycorrhizal fungi for sustainable forestry<\/em><\/td>\nLockview High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nWafaa<\/td>\nAmin<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nIdentifying Naringenin as an Inhibitor of the Peanut Allergen Ara h 1 Through Molecular Analysis<\/em><\/td>\nCitadel High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSophia<\/td>\nCroft<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nWhat\u2019s For Dinner? Impact of Food Choices on Indoor Air Pollution Exposure Time<\/em><\/td>\nSacred Heart School of Halifax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Grand Prizes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Canada Wide Science Fair<\/strong>, Feredericton, NB<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sponsored by:<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nWafaa<\/td>\nAmin<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nIdentifying Naringenin as an Inhibitor of the Peanut Allergen Ara h 1 Through Molecular Analysis<\/em><\/td>\nCitadel High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Natural Forces Inc.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSophia<\/td>\nCroft<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nWhat\u2019s For Dinner? Impact of Food Choices on Indoor Air Pollution Exposure Time<\/em><\/td>\nSacred Heart School of Halifax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dalhousie University<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNina<\/td>\nCranmer<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAlgae Vs. Oil: A Fight for Pollution Control<\/em><\/td>\nHydrostone Academy (previously Shambhala School)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saint Mary’s University<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAvalon<\/td>\nLively<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTruth Unearthed: Investigating the prospect of mycorrhizal fungi for sustainable forestry<\/em><\/td>\nLockview High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
East Coast Credit Union & Saint Mary’s University<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSarah<\/td>\nMcGrath<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Clean Green Omega 3 Producing Machine<\/em><\/td>\nHalifax Grammar School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ayva Educational Solutions<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nHarry<\/td>\nNickerson<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFIRE (Fundus Imaging for Retinal Evaluation): A non-mydriatic camera and AI for early screening<\/em><\/td>\nCitadel High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Scholarships and Awards<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Dalhousie University- $1500 Entrance Scholarship<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nWafaa<\/td>\nAmin<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nIdentifying Naringenin as an Inhibitor of the Peanut Allergen Ara h 1 Through Molecular Analysis<\/em><\/td>\nCitadel High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acadia University – $1000 Entrance Scholarship<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nHarry<\/td>\nNickerson<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFIRE (Fundus Imaging for Retinal Evaluation): A non-mydriatic camera and AI for early screening<\/em><\/td>\nCitadel High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saint Mary’s University – Summer Research Award<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAvalon<\/td>\nLively<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTruth Unearthed: Investigating the prospect of mycorrhizal fungi for sustainable forestry<\/em><\/td>\nLockview High School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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