About Us

We organize and operate a regional science fair each spring, designed to give students the opportunity to develop skills for scientific investigation and showcase these talents to their peers and subject matter experts from across our region. In addition to the fair, we support science education in schools by providing advice, mentoring and teaching materials to teachers, and mentoring opportunities for students. We are a volunteer organization supported by generous donations from local sponsors.

The Northwestern Ontario Regional Science Fair Organizing Committee

Co-chairs – Rebecca Cross and Jason Pilot

Chief Judge – Guillem Dayer

Chief Judge (Beginner Fair) – James Cross

Secretary – James Cross

Treasurer – Troy Pilatzke

​Fundraisers – Karla Rodriguez, Shai Loyie, and Morven Verma

Fair Venue – Rebecca Cross, Racquel Glavish, Jason Pilot, James Cross, Guillem Dayer, and Morven Verma

Education Liaison (French) – Hélène Blain

Education Liaison (English Elementary) – Rebecca Cross

Education Liaisons (English Secondary) – Jason Pilot and Andrew Schach

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Representatives – Shai Loyie and Cameron Price

Student Representatives – Celeste Marcon and Cameron Price

Safety and Ethics – Emily Wigglesworth, Shannon Zurevinski, Chris Von Bargen, and Rob Jackson

Abstract Review Lead – Emily Cross

Publicity – Shannon Nelson

Social Media – Emily Cross and Emily Wigglesworth

Website and Registration – Nick McPherson

Community Partners Exhibit Coordinator  – Shannon Nelson

Let’s Talk Science Representative – Bianca Zussino

Master of Ceremonies (MC) – Shai Loyie

Awards and Trophies – Shai Loyie and Jason Pilot

Youth Science Canada (YSC) Regional Coordinator – Holly Salem

Members at Large – Joanna Martins, Stasia Starr, and Kelsei Dillon

 

Want to get involved? Volunteers are needed!

We’re always looking for new committee members, judges and volunteers with a passion for sharing their love of science! No matter your level of scientific skill, there is a role for you in our dynamic organization. Love numbers? Consider a position on our fundraising team. Love games? Why not try out a role as a leader for our beginner science olympics! Are you an NWORSF alumnus with a passion for engaging our students? Teachers would love to have you mentor budding scientists, or wow a class with the details of your amazing science career! Do you have some “mad science” skills? 😉 We’re always on the lookout for experts to constructively judge our regional fair!

As committee members move on to new adventures, we desperately need new ideas and motivated individuals with a passion for science to join our committee.  It is more than just community service, it is an amazing opportunity to learn from our students as well, and 2 delegates/chaperones get to accompany our region’s nationalists at the Canada-Wide Science Fair each year!

Contact us if you are interested in any way!