About Us
The Renfrew County Regional Science Fair was founded in 1980 and is currently open to all Grades 5 to 12 students in the Renfrew County District (Renfrew County and the Township of South Algonquin in Nipissing District). Students can be registered in any school in the District (regardless of school board) or homeschooled.
Officially (as per the RCRSF’s registration as a non-profit entity in the province of Ontario), the mission of the RCRSF is:
To encourage, inspire and support interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for the youth of Renfrew County for the purposes of:
a) Conducting an annual Regional Science Fair for students in Grades 5 to 12 in Renfrew County;
b) Providing the opportunity for students to attend the Canada Wide Science Fair, held annually;
c) Supporting teachers, parents and students with resources and guidance as it relates to science and technology projects; and
d) other complimentary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
The RCRSF Organizing Committee:
Aidan Leach | Regional Fair Coordinator (Chair) |
Ruxandra Dranga | Chief Judge |
Shawna Miller | Treasurer/Fair Day Coordinator |
Bernadette Beebe |
Outreach Coordinator |
Larkin Mosscrop | Safety and Ethics Coordinator |
About Youth Science Canada
Affiliation
Renfrew County Regional STEM Fair is an affiliated regional STEM fair of Youth Science Canada.
Youth Science Canada (YSC) is a national organization dedicated to empowering Canadian youth to explore, discover, and innovate through STEM projects. As a leading advocate for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) engagement in Canada, YSC provides opportunities for young Canadians to engage their curiosity and develop essential skills through programs, resources, and events like the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Our vision is to build a future society rooted in the power of curiosity, community, and STEM skills, ensuring that all youth have the opportunity to realize their full potential in STEM.
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