Congratulations to students Isla Corkum, Elise Munro, Nila Munro and James Sawlor, and Chair of the Strait Regional Science Fair Committee and Teacher at Cape Breton Highlands Education Centre/Academy, Andrew Clarey, who represented the Strait Regional Centre for Education extremely well at the virtual Canada Wide Science Fair hosted by the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) from May 16 to 22, 2022.
During the week, they participated in a variety of online events including science explorations, presentations, social events and project judging.
Special congratulations to Isla Corkum and Elise Munro who both earned a Bronze Medal and a scholarship from Western University for their projects.
Please see the project information below:
- Isla Corkum, Grade 8, St. Andrew Jr. School; Project – Which Light is Right?
- Elise Munro, Grade 8, Bayview Education Centre; Project – Lymeon: A Novel Way to Test Lyme Disease in Minutes
Elise also competed in a competition to design a virtual trading pin for the event. Her design was selected as the official CWSF Pin from submissions from across the country.
- Nila Munro, Grade 11, Dalbrae Academy; Project – Holy Mouses: The Potential Problem of Mice as Temperatures Rise
- James Sawlor, Grade 7, St. Mary’s Education Centre/Academy; Project – Gandalf Magic Staff
