# Youth Science London/Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair > Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. Grade 4-12 Science Engineering Fair. London, Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin areas ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://tvsef.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [](https://tvsef.ca/?p=244118): A SEND-Based Imaging Approach London Central Secondary School The transformative use of mRNA in the COVID-19 vaccine advanced gene therapy treatment options, but current delivery methods of gene therapies, such as lipid nanoparticles (LNs), cause unwanted side effects (Moghimi and Simberg, 2022). The Selective ENcapsidation for cellular Delivery (SEND) system, discovered by Segel et al., - [ACADEMIC INTEGRITY                             ](https://tvsef.ca/?p=245184): Academic IntegrityThe Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair follows Youth Science Canada’s Academic Integrity Policy, sections 1 and 2. All students must ensure they do not participate in academic misconduct as defined by this policy. ## Pages - [Home](https://tvsef.ca/): Grade 4-12 Science Engineering Fair. London, Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin areas Grade 4-12 Science Engineering Fair. London, Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin areas - [ISEF](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7448): Intel International Science & Engineering Fair Mahmood2020 Mahmood2018 Sawan2018 Alferov2014 Alferov2013 MacAlpine2013 Zhou2013 MofeedSawan2012 GraceWang2011 RatnaVarma2009 Scalesse2008 Singh2008 Sun2008 Singh2007 Wang2007 DavidWang2006 PencillaLang2004 - [](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245561): Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair 2026 TVSEF 2026 Winners 40 Photos TVSEF 2026 Projects 82 Photos TVSEF 2026 General 60 Photos Photographers: Rita Vilis, Jeff Regan and others; - [](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245300): Grand Award Winners 2026 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 245 Tridib Das Intermediate Life Science Best in Fair PlaqueGuard: Enzyme Inhibition to Prevent Plaque Growth London Central Secondary School 255 Harsh Patel Intermediate Life Science Best in Fair A Deep Learning-Based Approach for Pediatric Pneumonia Identification - [Judging forms](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245226): Judging Forms These forms are provided so that you can look at them beforehand. All the forms will be provided at the fair, so you do not have to bring them with you. Tips for a successful judging experience Elementary Exhibition Sticker Description Elementary Exhibition Judging Form Competition Judging Rubric Judging Form Result Form Special - [](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245211): Grand Award Winners 2025 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 286 Jana Zhou Senior Life Science Best in Fair Tick Tac Toe London Central Secondary School 253 Inaaya Zia Junior Engineering Trip to CWSF Melody Minds: Exploring AI-Assisted Creativity and Learning Monsegnior Bruyere 254 Evelyn Meyer Junior - [](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245194): ACADEMIC INTEGRITYThe Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair follows Youth Science Canada’s Academic Integrity Policy, sections 1 and 2. All students must ensure they do not participate in academic misconduct as defined by this policy. - [](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245179): MENTORS Mentors may work with students at school, in a lab, at home or anywhere project work takes place. Mentors have a responsibility to ensure that the project remains the work of the student. The mentor’s role is to help students acquire background information, teach the techniques required to test the purpose or hypothesis and - [Mustafa Hammoud](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245126): Tiny Plastics, Big Consequences: The Unseen Threat of Microplastic Uptake London Central Secondary School Microplastics are a growing concern due to their widespread presence in the environment and potential health risks [1]. These tiny plastic particles originate from the breakdown of larger plastic waste and are now found in oceans, food [2], and even the - [Marianna Trillos Sosa](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245120): The Effects and Epigenetics of Social Stress in Vinegar Flies London Central Secondary School Vinegar flies, also known as Drosophila melanogaster, are really important for biological research. They are ideal models because of their short life cycle, high reproductive rate, ethics, and ease of care (Tolwinski, 2017). What makes flies particularly interesting is that they - [Layla Sawan](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245112): RoadVision AI: An AI-Powered Road Management System London Central Secondary School RoadVision is a smart road surface monitoring system designed to help cities identify potholes and cracks more efficiently, addressing the challenge of relying on citizen reports or periodic inspections that can miss critical road damage. It uses a camera mounted on city vehicles such - [Laiyan Khan 2025](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245105): Toxic Touchups: The Hidden Dangers in Makeup London Islamic School This project explored how makeup, especially when it’s old, can affect the microbes on our skin and overall skin health. In this study, girls aged 8 to 14 were surveyed about when they started using makeup and what they knew about harmful ingredients. Regularly used - [Katie Buchel 2025](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245098): Strength in Numbers: Optimizing the RhB Adsorption Capacity of MGO London Central Secondary School Rhodamine B (RhB) is a synthetic dye used in various industrial processes including tracing water flow. However, the dye is a known carcinogen and neurotoxin with negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems. A common method for Rhodamine B removal is adsorption because - [Jana Zhou 2025](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245092): Tick-Tac-Toe: A Machine Learning Solution for Tick Identification London Central Secondary School There are 40 species of ticks in Canada, but only Blacklegged ticks can transmit Lyme disease (1). Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can lead to many chronic conditions if not treated properly (2). Diagnosing it can be challenging because it is - [Inaaya Zia](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245086): Melody Minds: Exploring AI-Assisted Creativity Monsegnior Bruyere We know that traditional reading methods don't work for everyone (1). I combined a customized AI model that made songs about subjects from the Canadian curriculum; and SUNO, an AI music creation program, to generate educational songs. To see if this method worked better I did a study - [Evelyn Meyer 2025](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245081): Smarter Seating: The Effects of Alternate Seating on Reading Comprehension for Elementary Students London Christian Elementary School Reading and focus in classrooms is one of the biggest issues, with only 66% of students reading at reading level (Ascend Learning, 2025). Alternate seating is a method that allows students to become more attentive in the classroom - [Annelies Luyt](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245075): Enzymes at Work: Breaking Down Fibres for a Greener Future London Christian Elementary School Fast fashion has contributed to excess textile waste in our world, and very little of it is recycled. Recycling blended textiles is especially difficult, with no currently used methods. This project explores textile separation using enzymes and determining the most effective - [Abrahim Tassi 2025](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245063): Deodorant: Friend or Foe to the Skin Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School Deodorants are part of everyday hygiene, but few consider how their ingredients may affect skin health. Using various lab-based methods, this study tested seven deodorant types—spray, solid, roll-on, gel, cream, natural, and aluminum-free. The deodorant was applied to skin cells and bacteria and - [CWSF Winner's Template](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=245051): Title School Abstract Awards ProjectBoard Link - [1996 - 2010](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244265): Canada Wide Science Fair 2010 Peterborough ON Canada Wide Science Fair 2009 Winnipeg MN Canada Wide Science Fair 2008 Ottawa ON Canada Wide Science Fair 2007 Truro NS Canada Wide Science Fair 2006 Saguenay QC Canada Wide Science Fair 2005 Vanouver BC Canada Wide Science Fair 2004 St. John's NF Canada Wide Science Fair 2003 - [2011 - 2020](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244226): Canada Wide Science Fair 2020 Edmonton AB The 2020 CWSF was not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An on-line virtual fair was held to recognize the talents and creativity of all Canadian youth. Canada Wide Science Fair 2019 Fredericton NB Canada Wide Science Fair 2018 Ottawa ON Canada Wide Science Fair 2017 Regina SK - [2021 - present](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244216): Canada Wide Science Fair 2025 Fredericton NB Canada Wide Science Fair 2024 Ottawa ON Canada Wide Science Fair 2023 Edmonton AB Canada Wide Science Fair 2022 Fredericton NB - Virtual Fair Canada Wide Science Fair 2021 Ottawa ON - Virtual Fair - [Arham Aziz 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244072): Unlocking the sleep signature of Alzheimer's disease Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School Here, I describe a deep learning-based neural network that can determine from the brain scans of the regions involved in sleep disorder whether or not the person will develop Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). This has the potential to diagnose AD much earlier, as well as - [Stoyen Sendov 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244182): Stoyan Sendov Real-time American Sign Language Interpreter London Central Secondary School My project is about a computer program that uses a webcam to see and understand the American Sign Language alphabet and turn it into text that you can read in real-time. The goal is to make it easier for people to understand sign language - [Prabhdeep Singh 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244171): Implementing Sequential Attention Mechanisms For Radar Site Calibration To Mitigate Kessler Syndrome London Central Secondary School Since 2010, the quantity of objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) has doubled, precipitating a surge in the probability of collisions. These collisions not only inflict damage on functional satellites but also spawn additional space debris. Traveling at speeds - [Malek Hammoud 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244160): GreenGuardian: Automated Weed Detection and Elimination London Central Secondary School Garden, lawn, and farm owners all struggle with weeds; they solve this issue by spraying herbicides, which are harmful chemicals when used excessively. In this project, I aimed to automate weed elimination while reducing the amount of sprayed herbicide. I achieved this by creating a - [Lianna Kruger 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244147): The Sound of Pathology: Creating a Prototype to Enhance Breast Cancer Diagnosis A.B. Lucas Secondary School When you have an operation, the hospital laboratory makes a glass slide that a doctor looks at to make a diagnosis. Often they are looking for cancer. The problem is, there may be few cancer cells hidden amongst millions - [Isabella Bu 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244135): A SEND-Based Imaging Approach London Central Secondary School The transformative use of mRNA in the COVID-19 vaccine advanced gene therapy treatment options, but current delivery methods of gene therapies, such as lipid nanoparticles (LNs), cause unwanted side effects (Moghimi and Simberg, 2022). The Selective ENcapsidation for cellular Delivery (SEND) system, discovered by Segel et al., - [Ethan Shen 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244106): Smart SnowBot System Orchard Park Public School I developed the Smart SnowBot System for seniors and people who want to save time from shoveling snow. The Smart SnowBot System is an automated, user-friendly, and customizable system. The auto start system for the robot allows it to start plowing snow whenever the snow gets deep. The - [Brenden Sener 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244095): The effect of popular drinks on kidney stone formation and fragility Matthews Hall Kidney stones are very common and can significantly impact patient quality of life. Commonly ingested drinks including water, lemon water, Gatorade, coffee, milk, iced tea and apple juice can have variable effects on kidney stone formation and fragility. The aim of this - [Benjamin Vanderveen 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244085): COLD PLASMA: the cooler way to disinfect Orchard Park Public School My project is about cold plasma (also known as non-equilibrium plasma or nonthermal plasma) and more specifically about how applying cold plasma to bacteria can slow or stop the growth of bacteria. I wanted to see if I could create cold plasma at home, - [Abrahim Tassi 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244054): The Dark Side of Energy Drinks London Islamic School This project studied the impact of 15 energy drinks, analyzing key elements such as electrolyte levels, acidity, caffeine, and sugar. Over two weeks, lamb tissue samples submerged in these drinks exhibited a noticeable decline in weight, suggesting significant physiological impacts. Molecular analysis via qPCR (quantitative Polymerase - [TVSEF Images 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244006): TVSEF 2024 Winners 37 Photos TVSEF 2024 Projects 111 Photos TVSEF 2024 General 37 Photos Photo Credits: Rita Vilis, Jeff Regan - [Awards Not Available](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=20090): AwardsThe 2024 TVSEF Awards will be announced at 10AM on March 24th, 2024. If you are seeing this message after that time, try refreshing/reloading the main page https://tvsef.ca, and if needed, clear your cache, as it may have cached the page. - [TVSEF Winners 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=20088): Grand Award Winners 2024 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 267 Isabella Bu Senior Life Science Best in Fair A SEND-Based Imaging Approach London Central Secondary School 203 Ethan Shen Junior Engineering Trip to CWSF Smart SnowBot System Orchard Park Public School 240 Abrahim Tassi Junior Life - [Richi Shah 2023](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=19266): From Pixels to Precision London Central Secondary School As technology enters the medical world, robotic and minimally invasive surgeries are becoming increasingly common. However, these procedures can still be prone to errors caused by misrecognition of artifacts during operations, accounting for 30% of errors. This raises the question, what if there was a way to - [Owen Thomas 2023](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=19297): Scoring With Science Orchard Park Public School As a hockey player, the impact of hockey sticks intrigued me. I designed a controlled experiment with six different sticks that varied in the curve of the blade and how much the shaft flexed. I found that a shaft I could bend best, yielded the fastest wrist shots, - [Abrahim Tassi 2023](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=19290): How are manual braking systems and automatic braking systems affected by speed? London Islamic School This project compares the stopping distance of an autonomous vehicle to one that is manually controlled. To achieve this, a robotic vehicle, Tassi Dynamics, was built, tested, and controlled by an Arduino microcontroller. Tassi Dynamics was programmed to recognize obstacles - [Kevin Shao 2023](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=19271): Characterizing the Intrinsic Profile and Environmental Variations of the 5780Å DIB London Central Secondary School What is the universe made of? This project studies the properties of interstellar dust clouds by looking at absorption features in the light spectrum. Subtleties were absorbed in the shape of the 5780 absorption profile, which stays remarkably consistent. This - [Kalina Metchev-Simon and Katie Buchel 2023](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=19262): Aura London Central Secondary School Colour and sound are both closely connected to each other: they are both expressed through frequencies, and they can both be made appealing to people experiencing them through artwork or music. What we wanted to do was see if we could convert colour into sound by creating a program in Java, based - [Leila Sawan 2023](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=19205): GreenGenie Composting System John Dearness Public School The GreenGenie Smart Composting System provides a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and smart solution for producing high-quality compost. This innovative project uses off-the-shelf sensors to continuously monitor critical composting environmental variables such as moisture, temperature, methane gas, and humidity to ensure optimal composting conditions. Using an IoT microcontroller, four sensors - [Allan Gaikwad](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=19234): Green Gas Corp London Central Secondary School Technology has changed our lives, but it hasn't fundamentally altered the way we utilize energy. I am currently striving to make a difference by creating cost-effective solutions that will propel us toward a net zero-carbon economy. Hydrogen can be used as an environmentally friendly fuel source. Currently, Im - [CWSF 2012 - 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=19159): Canada Wide Science Fair 2024 Ottawa ON Canada Wide Science Fair 2023 Edmonton AB Canada Wide Science Fair 2022 Fredericton NB - Virtual Fair Canada Wide Science Fair 2021 Ottawa ON - Virtual Fair Canada Wide Science Fair 2020 Edmonton AB The 2020 CWSF was not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An on-line virtual - [Shayan Mahmood 2023](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=19240): Morphological Characterization of Imaged iPSC-Derived Endothelial Cells Using Machine Learning London Central Secondary School Somatic cells making up the body, such as skin and blood cells, can be reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). These cells can be differentiated into all other specialized cell types. Endothelial cells derived from iPSCs can be used to - [TVSEF 2023](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=19087): TVSEF 2023 Awards 44 Photos 2023 Grades 4 - 6 59 Photos 2023 Grades 7 - 12 56 Photos 2023 General 15 Photos Photo Credits: Rita Vilis; Jeff Regan - [Judging Committee](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=18535): Judging Committee - [Our Donors](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=18069): Hydrogen Donors Helium Donors Jeff Regan Lithium Donors Optimist Club of Oakridge Acres Rotary Cub of London - Lambeth St. Mary Parish, MaidstoneSt Clement Parish, McGregorHoly Name of Jesus Parish, EssexSt. John the Evangelist Parish, Woodslee Bryan Vickers Beryllium Donors Marie Colclough Entegrus John Martin Malcolm McLean and Family Ted Medzon Optimist Club Carling HeightsDepartment - [Arham Aziz](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17922): Decrypting the facial code of Alzheimer’s disease: Prosopagnosia diagnosis Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School Award Excellence Award – Intermediate Bronze MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaWestern University Entrance Scholarship $1000 - [Gary Zhu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17919): Doctor X - An AI Powered Personal Medical Assistant Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School We've all had illnesses. Doctor X helps you track your medical symptoms on a day-by-day basis so that when you go into the doctor's office, you don't have to struggle to recall your symptoms. Since the pandemic started, our healthcare system - [Kevin Shao](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17914): A Computer Vision-Controlled Smart Robotic Arm London Central Secondary School Ping pong, galloping, and solving Rubik's Cubes; these are all activities that have been mastered by the sophisticated smart robotic systems of Cognitive Systems, Boston Dynamics, and OpenAI. To complete these tasks, the robots had to incorporate elements of artificial intelligence. The purpose of this - [Caden Oliphant](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17910): Masks Rock! Which Face Masks are More Effective? Orchard Park Public School COVID-19 has changed the way we go about our daily lives. The most prominent change is masking while out in public spaces, such as schools, stores, businesses, workplaces and public transit. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health - [Lili Miko](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17903): Can’t Afford Accuracy? A Three-Dimensional Printer for Sustainable Scavengers London Central Secondary School The stench of chemicals filled the air as the melted plastic slid out the nozzle and on to the platform supported by neon-orange springs. It’s ready. A three dimensional printer can turn ideas into reality by melting plastic filament (Hull, 1984), and - [Alexis Krasnova](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17900): Detection and prevention of triggers for photosensitive epilepsy seizures in YouTube videos Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School Photosensitive epilepsy affects 1.5 million people worldwide, most of them being children and adolescents. For those affected, bright flashes and stripes may trigger seizures. My project makes watching YouTube videos safer by detecting potentially triggering patterns and hiding - [Nathan Janssen](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17890): Resisting Rust London Christian Elementary School My project is about rust and rust inhibitors. The purpose of this project is to determine what rust control project works the best. The results of my project could help people determine what rust control product is most effective and can see examples from my experiment. I tested the - [Katie Buchel](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17885): Wonderous World of Angular Velocity: Diving Edition London Central Secondary School In diving, pike is always classified as the slower position to rotate in, but why exactly is that? Why is it always classified as harder, when I know people who rotate better in pike? That’s what I wanted to know. So, I gathered two - [STEM Projects and COVID-19](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17786) - [Pujitha KuruKuri](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17449): Utilizing Plants to Prevent Detrimental Effects of Lithium Mining Oakridge Secondary School What links dead fish in the Liqi River and your phone battery with thousands of tons of emissions? The answer is lithium - an alkali metal used to power our phones, laptops, and recently, electric cars. Developments in electric vehicles using Li-ion batteries - [Kevin Shao](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17445): A Novel Three-Dimensional Choreography of the Three-Body Problem Based on the Periodic Figure Eight London Central Secondary School Can you predict what is chaotic? The Three Body Problem is an example of chaotic behaviour in physics. Three bodies can move in complicated paths because of their gravitational influence on each other. In this project, a - [Eva Solomons](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17441): Heating Things Up London Christian Elementary School I researched what type of wood burns the hottest for the longest amount of time. I found that the second hottest wood, maple, burned at its hottest temperature for the longest amount of time. This is a relevant topic, as many people use wood to heat their homes, - [Reza Mosaffaripour](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17435): Automatic Estimation of Diagnostic Biomarkers for Myocardial Infarction of Left Ventricular Tissue A.B. Lucas Secondary School Coronary heart disease, which in severe cases leads to a heart attack, was titled the number one global killer in 2019 (W.H.O., 2020). A heart attack occurs when reduced blood supply causes the local damage and potential death of - [Shaptarshi Momo](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17433): How Washing A Mask Affects Its Density Orchard Park Elementary School The COVID pandemic saw a large increase of the use of masks worldwide. While surgical masks are more effective, the production rate simply can’t keep up with the demand. This has led the Government of Canada to advise the general public to use cloth - [Maricin Marsolais](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17430): The Effect of Insulin Lispro & Sucrose on Soybean Plant Resistance to Chilling Temperatures A.B. Lucas Secondary School Climate change is a threat to life on Earth. Canada, whose economy is largely based on soybean agriculture, is dependent on ideal climate conditions for financial profitability. Known to grow outside of the winter season, these plants - [Shayan Mahmood](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17425): Predicting Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetic Patients using Neural Networks London Central Secondary School Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the patient’s body does not use insulin correctly. Insulin is a hormone that signals liver, - [Diederik Luyt](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17412): Nano But Mighty: A Study of Lipid Nanoparticle Size and Function London Christian Elementary School Nanotechnologies are at the forefront of science today. In biology and medicine, lipid nanoparticles (NPs) are an area of exciting application. Lipid NPs are being used for RNA delivery in COVID-19 vaccines, drugs and cancer therapies. In this experiment, liposomes - [Trissy Liu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17408): The Kind Words Project Orchard Park Public School The Kind Words Experiment studies the video game Kind Words and its three elements: anonymity, music, and writing. Kind Words is a multiplayer game that uses a letter system in which players may send letters of advice to troubled people or write down their troubles and send - [Western Engineering Entrance Scholarship](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17263): Western Engineering Entrance Scholarship Sponsor Western University - Faculty of Engineering Award $1,000 entrance scholarship applied to tuition fees when the student registers in a full time undergraduate engineering program at Western University. Number of Awards One Criteria Western University, Faculty of Engineering will award one $1,000 admission scholarship to the most deserving Senior project - [Updates from the TVSEF regarding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17010): TVSEF 2020 is cancelled due to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) Updated: March 12, 2020 TVSEF 2020 is CANCELLED due to COVID-19. The TVSEF has closely monitored the evolving situation of the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). The health and wellbeing of all TVSEF participants, parents, judges and volunteers is our top priority. On March 12, 2020, the Government - [Muhammad Irshad Life Science Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16889): Muhammad Irshad Life Science Award Sponsor The Irshad Foundation Canada Award Plaque Number of Awards Three: one award each in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Categories; Criteria An outstanding life science project that demonstrates innovation and commercial potential. Category Junior: Grades 7 – 8; Intermediate: Grades 9 – 10; Senior: Grades 11 – 12 Condition - [Matthew Zhou](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16706): Effects of BMI and SSRI Use on Inflammation in Adolescents with Mood Disorders London Central S.S. Youth mental health disorders affect 1 in 5 children in Ontario alone. This project aims to identify markers of mood disorder progression in adolescents by investigating relationships between peripheral inflammation and clinical characteristics. The results of this study demonstrate - [Luciana Tudor](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16702): Earth on Fire Orchard Park P.S. Earth on Fire, is a project focused on forest fires and forest fire management. The primary goal was to conduct experiments that are as similar as possible to actual techniques used within the forest fire management industry and determine the most effective strategy. Biography My name is Luciana Tudor. - [Áine Pucchio](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16698): A Pineapple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away – It’s Not So Difficile A.B. Lucas S.S. C.difficile infection (CDI) causes serious illness, prolonged hospital stays, and high hospital costs. In 2012, the USA had 500,000 cases of CDI, resulting in 29,000 deaths. C.difficile is easily transmittable and hard to disinfect, as alcohol-based hand rub does - [Shayan Mahmood](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16695): DeepWave: Cardiac Arrhythmia Diagnosis Using a Deep Learning ECG System Mountsfield P.S. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of deaths worldwide. The electrocardiogram (ECG) is commonly used to measure the electrical activity of the heart. Manual interpretation of ECG signals is often prone to errors. DeepWave presents an efficient method for interpreting ECG signals to - [Etienne Joulin](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16691): Etienne JoulinIdentification of Genetic Similarities between Parasites and Hosts Using CGR London Central S.S. Chaos Game Representation (CGR) of DNA and frequencies (FCGR) aid in visually depicting genome sequence composition. Utilization of these tools and Spearman correlation graphs permitted the macroscopic and statistical identification of genetic similarities between 38 parasites and 49 hosts. This discovery - [James Iansavitchous](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16687): B-ALL Leukemia Treatment: Exploiting Dependency on ROS to Prevent Proliferation A.B. Lucas S.S. Investigation of genetic alterations in important antioxidant response and repair pathways in leukemic B-cells revealed a dependency in maintaining a state of oxidative stress. N-acetylcysteine effectively prevented rapid growth of the cells through reactive oxygen species scavenging, a safer mechanism than existing - [Anika Garg](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16684): Developing a Self-Sensing Actuator for Use in Wearable Rehabilitation Devices A.B. Lucas S.S. This project examined the relationship between temperature, resistance, and strain in twisted and coiled soft actuators (TCA), made from silver-plated nylon fibre. This was done to develop a self-sensing mechanism for viable use of these artificial muscles in biomimetic systems such as - [Sarah Chun](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16680): Effect of COX-1 Inhibition on Tumour Organoids Using SC-560br London Central S.S. Cyclooxygenase (COX) is an enzyme that is responsible for formation of prostanoids. Some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been shown to inhibit the growth of colon cancer cell lines. SC-560, an NSAID that selectively inhibits the COX-1 enzyme, is not currently used in - [Tori Chen](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16675): Gene Therapy: A Treatment for Diabetic Cardiomyopathy A.B. Lucas S.S. Diabetes affects 425 million people globally and is dangerous because it causes many illnesses, called diabetic complications; the most severe of which is diabetic cardiomyopathy, disease of the heart. Diabetic cardiomyopathy occurs when diabetes causes cell signalling errors in blood vessels of the heart. In - [Amal Aziz](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16671): Smart Photo-Active Trojan Horse Nanoparticle for Alzheimer’s Vascular Therapy Sir Wilfred Laurier S.S. The major obstacle current neuroactive drugs face is their impaired penetration through the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Use of a novel photoactive drug that utilizes a Trojan horse as a BBB carrier could have significant clinical impact in reducing the active Aβ polymerization - [Discovery Western Summer Camp](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15282): Discovery Western Summer Camp Sponsor Faculty of Engineering Award One week at a Western Engineering Summer Camp Number of Awards One Criteria Excellent junior project by a student who self-identifies as a girl. Category Junior Grades 7 - 8 Condition The winner must register as soon as the prize is awarded because space is limited. - [Matthew Zhou](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15139): From Brain to Heart: Complications following Insular Ischemic Stroke Central S.S. Neuroinflammation and cardiac fibrosis are complications of stroke and cardiovascular disease respectively. This project quantifies these two complications in order to study the brain-heart interaction following an ischemic stroke in a novel rat model. Results demonstrate a significant positive correlation between neuroinflammation and cardiac - [David Wu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15135): The Efficacy of Cancer Chemotherapy Combinations with Cranberry Extract Central S.S. The study explores the potential of cranberry flavonoids in cancer chemotherapy through the efficacy of combination testing with anticancer drugs. Current understanding of flavonoid drug interactions and mechanisms is limited, so this study aimed to tackle these problems. Candidate drug combinations with cranberry extract - [Kavin Satheeskumar](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15130): Blown Away Central S.S. In this project, I investigate the phenomena that when a steady air stream blows on a piece of paper, it vibrates. Nothing is known about this phenomena and I hope to shed light on it by investigating the correlation between the speed of the air stream and the frequency of the - [Áine Pucchio](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15127): E.A.R.T.H.: Environmental Alternatives — Reducing Textile Harm A.B. Lucas S.S. Environmental sustainability and reduction of human impact on Earth must guide our endeavours. Humans annually consume 80 billion pieces of clothing. The environmental impact of a garment depends largely on the material used. My project tests materials used in coats (cotton, wool, polyester, down and - [Seoyoon Kim](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15124): Viability Duration of Chemically Fluoresced Red Blood Cells A.B. Lucas S.S. Fluorescently labelling red blood cells (RBCs) is a valuable lab technique, yet it is currently unknown how long they are viable for. By determining the viability duration of fluoresced RBCs, I was able to investigate novel methods to prolong their viability. This allows the - [Lilian Hartley](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15121): Saving Ontario Waters Orchard Park P.S. My project is about preventing phosphorus from getting into Ontario lakes from fertilizers on farmers’ fields. I studied how plants grow with, and without fertilizers that contain phosphorus in hopes that I could prove that using phosphorus in fertilizers isn’t worthwhile. When phosphorus runoff from the fields gets into - [Anika Garg](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15118): A Novel Water Filtration System Using Natural Materials A.B. Lucas S.S. The goal of this project was to create a low-cost filtration system to produce drinkable water using sand, banana peels, and oregano. Observations showed that fresh oregano has a significant effect on the growth of bacteria and dried banana peels have a notable effect - [Jack Christensen](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15115): Optimizing Mutation Rates for Genetic Algorithms Central S.S. Genetic algorithms are computer programs which are inspired by evolution, and are good at solving problems with many possible solutions. Random mutations are an important part of this process, but the probability of these mutations is an important parameter to get right. I investigated the best mutation - [Wid Alshaikh](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15111): Sitting or Standing — Does It Really Matter? Al Taqwa Islamic Secondary School In this study, I examined the effects of standing on students’ general intelligence task performance. I tested each child using 2 general intelligence tests of the same level with a 10-minute limit, both while standing and sitting. The results of the data - [Amal Aziz](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15107): A Switchable, Dual-Functioning Trojan Horse for Alzheimer’s Disease Photothera Sir Wilfrid Laurier S.S. Blood-brain barrier drug delivery problems of existing neuropharmaceuticals can be solved using genetically engineered molecular Trojan horses. A novel tailor-made Trojan horse drug that quickly switches into an aggressive molecule to destroy even the residual amyloid plaques could be more effective than - [Matthew Zhou](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13445): Neuroprotective Effect of Indomethacin against Glutamate Induced Excitotoxicity Central S.S. Neuroinflammation plays a significant role in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. This project studies the neuroprotective effect of indomethacin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, on rat cortical embryonic neurons exposed to an inflammatory environment caused by glutamate-induced excitotoxicity. Results show that indomethacin treatment does have a - [David Wu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13442): Sensitizing Human Tumour Cells to Cancer Drugs with Cranberry Flavonoids Central S.S. Cancer drug resistance plays a major role in complications during cancer treatment. Drug combinations are used to overcome this. In this project, parental and drug-resistant head-and-neck cancer cells were treated with cranberry extract (Fr6) and vincristine, studying their combined effect. It was found - [Waleed Sawan](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13438): Drip – A Precision Agriculture System for the Developing World Oakridge S.S.. ‘Drip’ is a low-cost, precision agriculture system designed to service the needs of farmers in developing nations. Utilizing a network of wireless field modules, IoT, farm cloud database and online APIs, key field data points are made available to the farmer to provide - [Áine Pucchio](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13435): Reflections on Climate Change – Environmental Choices for Urban Roofs A.B. Lucas S.S. Peak electricity demand is highest during summer months. Given the large surface area and direct sun exposure, the temperature of a building is significantly influenced by its roof. Provincial building codes in Canada do not prescribe materials which increase solar reflection and - [Danish Mahmood](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13430): W.I.N.I.T.S. (Wireless Interconnected Non-Invasive Triage System) Ryerson P.S. W.I.N.I.T.S. is a cost-efficient vital sign monitoring system that includes a novel biomedical finger sensor, W.I.N.I.T Band. This device can wirelessly and continuously measure cuffless blood pressure, heart rate, SpO2, and body temperature. In mass casualty incidents, first responders, paramedics, and hospitals will be able to receive - [Dennis Krasnov](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13427): Artificial Neural Network for Autonomous Driving Sir Frederick Banting S.S. Autonomous driving is the future of transportation as its safer and more reliable than human drivers. I set out to see if an artificial neural network can be used to drive a car. This is a novel approach compared to the traditional software solution, as - [Melanie Jonnalagadda](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13423): Glucose-Induced Expression of Endothelin1 & its Relation to Diabetic Retinopathy Catholic Central H.S. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss around the world. Glucose-induced expression of Endothelin-1, a vasocontrictor, was studied in human retinal endothelial cells (HREC). This study shows that ET-1 expression was greater in the high glucose sample of HREC compared - [Kavisha Dayarathna](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13419): Spices are Key to be Kidney Stone Free Central S.S Kidney stones continue to increase global morbidity; treatments for the disease are expensive and invasive. This project aims to research non-invasive, cost-effective drugs from spices to treat oxalate stones using the animal model: Drosophila Melanogaster. Our findings show that flies fed with food containing 0.2% - [Andrew Benn](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13415): Magnetic Fields and Fluid Flow Stoneybrook P.S. Fluids flow through tubes in many areas of life – sewer systems, food production lines, and even blood vessels. This experiment was designed to see if the application of a magnetic field could affect the viscosity of a number of fluids flowing through tubes of small diameter. There - [Amal Aziz](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13405): Developing a Trojan Horse to Treat Alzheimer's Disease Sir Wilfrid Laurier S.S. A novel class of triple functioning neurovascular medicine could be re-engineered by fusing it with monoclonal antibodies (mAb) to the transferrin receptor (TR) on the BBB. The TRmAb can act as a molecular Trojan horse to ship the fused drugs through the BBB - [David Wu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11969): Turning LEDs Into Power: Considering if LED Power Generators are Possible Central S.S. Light-emitting diodes are becoming the common means to produce light today. However, can they also generate electricity, not just save it? My project looks at possibly using LEDs to generate power. LEDS and photovoltaic cells work using the p-n junction, but in - [Aoife Pucchio](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11964): Styrofoam - A Problem We Need to (dis)-Solve A.B. Lucas S.S. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), or Styrofoam, takes up 30% of average landfills. Currently, only 1% of EPS is recycled (Recycling Styrofoam, 2009). EPS dissolves in d-Limonene, an oil extracted from the rinds of citrus fruits. By developing a prototype process for municipalities involving on-site dissolving - [Danish Mahmoud](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11961): Efficiency Deficiency: Impact of Cervical Spine Curvature on Brain Efficiency Ryerson P.S. Billions of people now walk around hunched over their smart gadgets. Technology was developed to ease the workload, but it is lowering our brain efficiency at the same time. The goal of this project is to show the relationship between the cervical spine - [Shirley Liu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11958): Engineering Novel Reporter Gene Vectors for Improved In Vivo Cellular Imaging Central S.S. Cellular-genetic imaging enables transplanted cancer cells to be visualized in animals. The cells must be tagged with imaging reporter genes, whose expression is determined by promoters. The objective of this study was to clone the UbiB(h) promoter into pcDNA3.1(+)/Luc2=tdT plasmid containing the - [Nancy Liu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11955): The Role of Panx3 and CCN1 in Intervertebral Disc Health in Mice Central S.S. Lower back pain resulting from intervertebral disc degeneration causes more global disability than any other condition. There is a pressing need to better understand the processes involved in disc degeneration in order to develop disease modifying treatments. My project involves studying - [Jacob Ender and Matt Skelton](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11949): Phantom Sensations Orchard Park P.S. Our project explored phantom pains; a condition found in 76% of amputees. The condition causes amputees to feel pain in their missing limb(s). Medical professionals initially thought that this condition was purely psychological, but it was revealed that this condition is physical and directly related to the nervous system. My - [Tori Chen](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11944): Sugar Science Orchard Park P.S. Increased synthesis of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and capillary basement membrane thickening of the retina are features of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). The present study investigated the effects of ginseng on glucose-induced ECM gene expressions in human retinal endothelial cells (HRECs). It was concluded that Collagen4α1 and Fibronectin mRNA up-regulation in - [Sasha Bodak](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11935): Generating Musical Accompaniment Using Machine Learning A.B. Lucas S.S. From image recognition to natural language processing to genetic research, learning algorithms that are capable of using past information to model patterns have become a major part of modern life whether the average person realizes it or not. In this project, a novel deep learning algorithm - [Amal Aziz](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11930): Halorhodopsin as Novel Industrial Biotechnology Host to Treat Absence Epilepsy Sir Wilfrid Laurier S.S. Unicellular green algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii expresses a channelrhodopsin-2 (ChR2) cation-channel protein that controls its phototaxis movement in response to blue light. Similarly, archaeon Natronomonas pharaonis (NpHR) expresses an anion-channel protein halorhodopsin that responses to yellow light. These features of ChR2 and - [Preparation for Judges](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11875): Preparation for Judges Instructions for Divisional Award Judges Instructions for Special Award Judges Tips for a Good Judging Experience Instructions for Divisional Award Judges Before the Science Fair Visit all the pages under the drop down menu item Judges on this page: https://tvsef.ca On Science Fair Day Come to your judging room at 9:00 am - [Donate Now](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11135): Support the Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair 1. Donate by Interac e-Transfer Name: TVSEF email: accounting@tvsef.ca Institution: Libro Credit Union 2. Donate by cheque Please use our printable Donation Form 3. Donate through CanadaHelps.org Donations made using CanadaHelps incur a 4% fee to cover their costs. Donations received within three weeks of the Fair - [Hannah Vanderzwet](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10785): The Magic of Mustard Orchard Park P.S. "The Magic of Mustard", tests to see if Brassica juncea (indian mustard plants) could apply their phytoremediation properties to desalination. This project showed that hyperaccumulator plants such as Brassica juncea, would be able to go through the desalination process, and in a more environmentally friendly way then out - [Sarah DeWeerd](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10782): The Effect of Playing a Musical Instrument on One's Memory Capacity A.B. Lucas S.S. For many people, music is a part of their daily lives, providing enjoyment, pleasure, and motivation. Music plays an important role, particularly in the lives of musicians, as it enhances the working memory capacity of the brain. My project investigated the - [Sascha Bodak](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10779): Predictive Perceptron Networks: Temperature Forecasting Using Machine Learning A.B. Lucas S.S. Temperature is a highly chaotic and strongly emergent naturally occurring pattern. For centuries, scientists have been interested in studying and determining the relationship between measurable climactic conditions and future temperatures. This project attempts to create a model that can accurately and efficiently map temperature - [Gary and Carl Shen](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10774): Machine Learning Based Smart Bed Monitoring System A.B. Lucas S.S. This project developed a smart bed monitoring system for use in elderly care, where the need for assistive technologies has become increasingly important. Machine learning was implemented as a novel approach to bed monitoring and was combined with simple force sensors to provide significant information - [Waleed Sawan](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10771): Every Drop Counts - An Intelligent Farming System Jeanne Sauvé French Immersion P.S. Every Drop Counts - An Intelligent Farming System (EDC) is a cost effective system that allows farmers to better monitor and understand their farms and crop’s growing conditions. Utilizing such advanced, low-cost systems will help farmers meet the ever growing demand on - [David Wu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10768): Disappearing Monarchs: 7 Years of Study, One Shocking Fact Orchard Park P.S. From 2008 to 2014, I carried out a study, looking at monarch butterflies in London, documenting numbers of larvae and milkweed. Looking back at collected data, I discovered that the monarch population had made an extreme drop! There are similar population decreases across - [Marie Floryan](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10762): Development of Assistive Technology for Recovery from ACL Injury A.B. Lucas S.S. A system for the quantification of ACL rehab exercise instructions has been proposed with the hope that its use may lead to acceleration of the recovery. The system relies of the continuous force monitoring in the injured leg. The system has various exercise-related - [SeonHo Jang](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10757): Correlation between tissue changes & back pain in a mouse model of intervertebra A.B. Lucas S.S The purpose of this year's project was to determine whether Ccn2-knockout mice demonstrate signs of symptomatic disc degeneration. Three behavioural assays for measuring stretch-induced axial discomfort and two assays for measuring radiating pain were performed. This project will provide - [Dan Alferov](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10754): Using the Perception of Facial Emotions to Aid in Diagnosis of Mood Disorders A.B. Lucas S.S. Mental illness affects 1.8 billion people globally (WHO, 2013). Yet, 30% of patients are misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. The goal of this project was to create a novel, objective and efficient diagnostic method for mood disorders, based around disorder-specific facial - [Judging Timetable 2020](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10315): Friday Judging 6:00 pm Elementary Exhibition Judges arrive. Go to Judging room. 6:30 pm - 7:10 pm Judge group 1 7:20 pm - 8:00 pm Judge group 2 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm Review results. Saturday Judging Divisional Awards 9:00 am Competition Judges arrive. Go to Judging room. 9:30 am - 11:30 am Judge round - [Aleksa Bjelogrlic](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7428): Arduino Based Medical Emergency Response System Central S.S. The Arduino Based Medical Emergency Response System is a system for autonomous detection and response to medical emergencies. This is achieved by reading the heart rate of the user and detecting abnormalities in it. When abnormalities are detected, 911 is called by a cellular module and a - [Xinyang Young Zhou](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7731): Comparison of Contemporary and Original Norms of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale London Central S.S. The Alberta Infant Motor Scale is a measure of infant motor abilities developed 18 years ago in Canada. Due to “Back to Sleep” campaigns and ethnic diversity, the order and age of acquisition of AIMS rolling items may have changed. - [Kassi Welch](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7729): Ultrasonic Assessment of Tissue Perfusion in an Islet Cell Transplantation Model A.B. Lucas S.S. I used different types of ultrasounds modalities to view the blood perfusion surrounding a Cell Pouch(TM). The Cell Pouch(TM) is a product that has been developed by Sernova Corp. to help with the treatment and management of diabetes. It is placed - [Carl and Gary Shen 2012](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7727): Smartphone-Based Fall Detection A.B. Lucas S.S. Falls are a growing concern among seniors. Devices for fall-detection have been insufficient. This project develops a better fall-detection system using smartphones. We researched how to make a fall detector more accurate and reliable. This included tests to determine the parameters for the fall detector and to compare the - [Ossama Mahmoud](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7724): Natural chelating agents cleaning our environment London Islamic School Heavy metals pollute our environment. These heavy metals usually come from industries. also heavy metals have harmful effects on all living organism using natural chelating agents to clean water. I will measure the heavy metals using an ICP-OES. Awards Excellence Award - Senior Bronze MedalSponsor: $500The - [Jessie MacAlpine](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7722): Callelo: a novel bioherbicide Huron Park S.S. Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard) and Coffea arabica (coffee) have both been found to inhibit germination through the production of allelochemicals. When combined in a 50/50 ratio, aqueous extracts of both compounds applied three times were able to significantly inhibit germination and seedling growth after statistical analysis. This compound - [Victor Ling](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7720): Gold Nanoparticles for Targeted Cancer Treatment London Central S.S. A targeted drug delivery system against cancer was developed using gold nanoparticles. The optimal amount of medicine to be loaded onto each gold nanoparticle to prevent degradation was determined using a model protein (BSA). Gelatine microspheres were proven to be a potential carrier for gold nanoparticles - [Mohamad Kadri](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7718): The Antioxidant Effect London Islamic School My project explored the effects of antioxidants (specifically Vitamins A, E, and C) against harmful, unstable atoms called free radicals in plants on seed germination. All solutions were tested on Radish seeds and Kidney beans. In each of the four trials held, the seed groups were put into a - [Jerry Chen](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7713): Robotic Watering System London Central S.S. A programmable robotic watering system designed to improve on and replace current irrigation systems through its ability to recognize and water any geometric or non-geometric user-defined shapes. The technologies used include ARM7 microchip technology, digital servos, and the programming language C. Awards Excellence Award - Senior Silver Medal Dalhousie - [School Trophy Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7655): School Trophy Winners Year Junior Intermediate Senior 2024 Orchard Park P.S. A.B. Lucas S.S. London Central S.S. 2023 Orchard Park P.S. London Central S.S. London Central S.S. 2019 Orchard Park P.S. A.B. Lucas S.S. A.B. Lucas S.S. 2018 Orchard Park P.S. A.B. Lucas S.S. A.B. Lucas S.S. 2017 Orchard Park P.S. Central S.S. A.B. Lucas - [David Wu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7439): Can You Hear What I Hear? The Relationship Between Loudness, Frequency & Volume Orchard Park P.S. My experiment is meant to find out how we can change alter the design of a resonance chamber to control its decibels (loudness) and Hertz (frequency). I tested different groups of them and compared them between their own shape, - [Shen](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7435): Producing Value-Added Biomaterials from Lignocellulosic Waste A.B. Lucas S.S. This project focused on developing a process to convert lignocellulosic municipal waste to higher value biomaterials. Two stages were explored and evaluated based on product purity and yields: the fractionation of lignocellulose to cellulose and lignin, and the conversion of these components to commercially valuable biomaterials. - [Waleed Sawan](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7432): Intelligent Intersection Jeanne Sauvé French Immersion P.S. Intelligent Intersection improves the driver safety while crossing a traffic light controlled intersection. The Intelligent Intersection system will continuously broadcast the time remaining before the traffic light changes to approaching vehicles. Vehicles equipped with the Smart Box will be able to capture this information and use the information - [Victor Ling](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7429): Unlocking the Geology of Mars Central S.S. My project investigated a new, unique technique for determining the geology of Mars tens of kilometers underground. Using NASA satellite data and HiRISE images, I conducted a rigorous study of 1100 impact craters on Mars as natural "windows" into the ground. I created 22 accurate geologic models for - [David Kim](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7425): Curry Cures Orchard Park P.S. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol are problem that are getting more prevalent by every passing year. The goal of my project was to try and slow or relieve the process for the future. I turned to antioxidants, and for this reason, I needed to find which antioxidant - [Mohamad Kadri](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7422): Effect of Green Tea and Fish Oils as Novel Treatments for Cardiac Hypertrophy A.B. Lucas Cardiac Hypertrophy is the world's number one cause for heart failure and sudden death. Doctors believe that ARB's ( a type of medication used to treat hypertrophy) have a lot of controversy and that they should not be prescribed to - [JeonHo Jang](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7419): Progression of Intevertebral Disc Degeneration in Mice Lacking Expression of CCN A.B. Lucas S.S. Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is a major cause of back pain, and CCN2 proteins play a critical role in IVD development and aging. Previous study has proven that the loss of CCN2 in the nuclues pulposus results in the accelerated degeneration. - [Sascha Bodak](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7416): The Science of Music A.B. Lucas Why do we enjoy music? The biological appeal of music has remained a mystery for thousands of years. Why are composers such as Mozart widely considered geniuses when, for example, Taylor Swift is not? In this report I will offer possible solutions to these questions within the context of - [Aleksa Bjelogrlic](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7413): Autonomous Landmine Detection System Central S.S. There are 110 million landmines buried at former combat sites around the world, endangering the general populace and demining personnel. A cost-effective mobile Autonomous Landmine Detection System is proposed. The Ground Penetrating Radar component was reduced to practice and confirmed to be working. Awards Excellence Award - Intermediate Bronze - [Sarah Sawan](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7407): Versatile Simulation Robot John Dearness P.S. This project focuses on creating a realistic simulation to study the effect of low-pH beverages on the enamel. A Versatile Simulating Robot (VSR) was designed, constructed, programmed and tested to study the effect of various low pH beverages on the enamel of the eggshell. The VSR uses a realistic - [Victor Puvanendran](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7404): Reactive Oxygen Species and Cell Viability of Transfected Human Cardiac Myocytes A.B. Lucas S.S. Personally I have had a lot of fun learning and working on this project. I really appreciate all the help I received throughout the project. The process to get to this stage has been incredibly difficult and exhausting. However, I am - [Sanah Pallithotungal](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7400): Left or Right? Al Taqwa Islamic Elementary School For my project, I will be testing two variables: Since everyone has dominant parts of their body for other jobs other than writing, I would like to see if they use their hand’s dominant side for other parts of their body (ei. ear, eye, and feet). - [Ossama Mahmoud](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7397): The use of Ca-alginate beads to remove heavy metal contamination from water Al Taqwa Islamic Secondary School In this project, I tested the potential of an affordable readily available material (Ca-alginate beads) to remove heavy metals (using a multi-element solution and a single element solution of Pb) from our water systems. The Ca-alginate beads - [Victor Ling](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7394): Crater Morphology as an Indicator of Martian Subsurface Ice Central S.S. The formation of impact craters is greatly affected by the presence of water. Impact craters on Mars were investigated to create improved hydrological maps of water kilometres deep on Mars. Crater depth and floor pit size were used to create two hydrological maps. Knowledge - [Mohamad Kadri](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7391): The Effect of Various Vitamins and Free Radicals on Seed Germination A.B. Lucas S.S. This year, I studied the effects of various groups and types of antioxidants on free radicals in seeds. I tested two groups of vitamins; fat soluble and water soluble vitamins. Using three vitamins per group, i tested to see which group - [Danila Alferov](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7385): Perception of Natural Colour A.B. Lucas S.S. Prior experience and memory (top-down processes) in the human brain influence the perception of natural colour. In binocular rivalry, the brain suppresses the odd coloured object and the natural coloured object dominates. By applying a Bayesian approach, the effect of top-down processes on the perception of natural colour - [CWSF Finalists](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7382): Canada Wide Science Fair Finalists 2021 - present 2011 - 2020 1996 - 2010 - [Jerry Chen](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7377): Improved Robotic Watering System Central S.S. The Robotic Watering System (RWS) is a portable, cost-efficient robot that is able to water any user-defined shape while adjusting to changes in watering environments. The purpose of the project is to continue developing the RWS until it can become viable for real-world use. Awards Excellence Award - Senior - [TVSEF Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5156): TVSEF Winners Year Winners Photographs Teacher of the Year 2026 Winners Photographs 2025 Winners Photographs 2024 Winners Photographs 2023 Winners Photographs 2022 Winners No Photographs Available 2021 Winners Photographs Megan Morris 2020 Winners No Photographs Available Susan Miller 2019 Winners Photographs Natashja Spenler 2018 Winners Photographs Shaima Abdulhadi 2017 Winners Photographs Eric Macdonald and Jeff - [Awards](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4465): 5oAwards Divisional Awards Special Awards Grand Awards Other Awards Divisional Awards Divisions Categories Life Science Physical Science Engineering Grades 7 – 8 Junior Junior Junior Grades 9 – 10 Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Grades 11 – 12 Senior Senior Senior Medals Gold Medals - 8% Silver Medals - 16% Bronze Medals - 24% Junior Gold - [Conservation Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3951): Conservation Award Sponsors Upper Thames River Conservation Authority,Lower Thames Valley Conservation AuthorityKettle Creek Conservation Authority Award A pair of binoculars for the winner. A plaque for the school. Number of Awards One Criteria Presented to the student(s) whose winning project best explores Conservation with a local focus. Category Junior: Grades 7 - 8 Conditions Single - [Getting Started](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3390): Getting Started Check out these important resources before you start: TVSEF Project GuideLogbook Tips TVSEF My STEM Space REGISTER HERE! FIND AN IDEAWhat interests you?It could be any area - biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, computing, astronomy, psychology, math.What are you passionate about?What makes you excited?Check out these resources if you need help finding an - [PEO Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3134): Engineers Choice Award Sponsor The Professional Engineers of Ontario Award One Hundred Dollars Number of Awards One Criteria A project in any Category that demonstrates excellence in Engineering. Category Open: Grades 7 - 12 Conditions If a group project wins this award, the prize money will be shared.The winner of this award is not eligible - [OES Scientific American Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3090): OES-Inc Excellence Award Sponsor OES Inc Award Cash Award of $100 Number of Awards Two. If a winning project involves more than one student, the award will be shared. Criteria An excellent project that has applications in the real world. The winner of this award cannot also win either the PEO or the IEEE award. - [Rotary Club of South London Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2106): Rotary Club of London South Award Sponsor Rotary Club of London South. Award Plaque and cash award of $100 Number of Awards One Criteria The project most well presented by young scientists in grades 6-8. Category Junior: Grades 7 - 8 Condition If the winner is a group project, then the cash award will be - [Mentors](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1392): Finding a Mentor A mentor is someone who has knowledge and expertise in the area of your project. They can help you by answering questions, directing you to resources, or helping you get access to materials and equipment. 1. Use your local resources, such as a teacher, health practitioner, or the parents of friends. 2. - [Western Engineering High School Camp](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=872): ..the theWestern Engineering Summer Academy Sponsor Faculty of Engineering Award One week at a Western Engineering Summer Academy Number of Awards Excellent projects by students who would benefit from the experience. Single Projects only. Category (1) Junior (Grades 7 - 8) (2) Intermediate or Senior: Grades 9 - 12 Condition The winner must contact Western - [Committee](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=754): Committee Name Responsibility Kevin Barfett * Setup Ken Boate* At Large Katy Farrow * At Large and Activities Sherman Lang * Medals and Awards Susan Lindsay * Co-registrar, Elementary Exhibition Malcolm McLean * Treasurer Ted Medzon * At Large Farnaz Pancino Workshops Jeff Regan * Chair, Fundraising, Co-registrar, Judging, Social Media, Website Admin Jenny - [Become a Donor](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=639): Donor Opportunities Innovation Award winners We invite you to become a donor to encourage and inspire the next generation of young scientists. Donate Now Hydrogen - $5000+ Invitation to attend the Canada Wide Orientation with Students Opportunity to Welcome Attendees on behalf of your Company at the Awards Ceremony Opportunity to display a Company Banner - [CWSF Student Page](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=452): Canada Wide Science Fair for Students OFF TO THE CWSF The trips to the Canada Wide Science Fair are the premier awards at the Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair. This can be a life-changing experience for some students. Up to 10 deserving students may be selected to attend the fair from TVSEF. ORIENTATIONThe - [Student Timetable](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=445): Timetable Grade 4-6 Students - Friday, Mar 20th - 2026 Grade 7-12 Students - Saturday, Mar 21th - 2026 See the details regarding the Sunday awards announcement and pickup. All Events Occur in 2026 @ The Great Hall - Somerville House - Western University 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON Parking is available in Lot - [Exhibit](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=419): Rules for Exhibits NATURE OF THE EXHIBITThe exhibit is a creation of the student’s own work. Background research must be acknowledged with citations and a list of references. Contributions made by mentors or others MUST be acknowledged on the exhibit. This includes assistance received through the use of Artificial Intelligence technologies. PHYSICAL SIZE OF EXHIBITSExhibits - [Eligibility](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=414): Eligibility The Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair is open to students attending classes in Grades 4 through 12 at private, public, separate and home schools located anywhere within Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties. Grades 4 - 6 will participate in non-competitive events where they will show their projects, and experience some science based fun - [Web Sites](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=385): Web Sites Here are a few websites to help you with some ideas. Remember, if you use an idea from a website, be sure you make it your own by changing it up a little (e.g. change a variable, ask a different question). mySTEMspace This website from Youth Science Canada has lots of information - [London Public Library Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=224): London Public Library Award Sponsor London Public Library Award A private class in our Labs where the students can use our 3D printer, circuit, and recording studio. We will also do a social media story on the winners. Number of Awards Four Criteria Junior Projects that will best interest children in science and technology. Category - [Judging Assignments](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=34): Judging Assignments Assignments will be posted about a week before the fair. They will be posted in a OneDrive folder - [Judging Forms](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=43): Judging Forms Hayley investigated ethanol preferences. Photo: Scott Curoe Competition - Grades 6 - 12 These forms are provided so that you can look at them beforehand. All the forms will be provided at the fair, so you do not have to bring them with you. Be sure to read ahead of time: Tips - [Hospitality](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=46): Hospitality for Judges Judges taking a break. PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE: The privilege of encouraging the next generation of Canada's scientists. Wonderful colleagues to enjoy. Morning Coffee. Lunch Parking. - [Workshop and Briefing for Judges](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=48): Workshop for Judges Judging Workshop Photo: Patrick Whippey Monday, March 17 2026 at 4:30pm - [Register as a Judge](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=50): Register as a Judge INSTRUCTIONS Send an email to the - [Divisions](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=55): Divisions, Categories & Types CATEGORIES Elementary Junior Intermediate Senior DIVISIONS Grades 4-6 Grades 7-8 Grades 9-10 Grades 11-12 Exhibition This is for grades 4 to 6 students, and is a great opportunity to learn how to do a science or engineering project. Students at this level will present their projects to the judges and receive - [FAQ - In Person Fair](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=57): Frequently Asked Questions WHEN IS THE FAIR?The Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair (TVSEF) will be held March 20- 22, 2026 at Western University. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE COMPETITIVE SCIENCE FAIR?Any student in grades 7 - 12, who attends any Catholic, public, private or home school in Elgin, Middlesex, or Oxford Counties. WHO - [Rules](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=64): Rules Visit all the links that apply to your project Academic Integrity Academic Misconduct and how to avoid it Animals Can I use animals in my project? Eligibility Am I eligible for the Fair? Exhibit What is the format of my exhibit? Humans Can humans participate in my project? Judging How am I to be - [Registration for TVSEF 2024 has now ended.](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=74): Registration for the 2026 fair has now ended. Please join us next year. - [U. of Ottawa](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=155): University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship Sponsor University of Ottawa Award $1,000 entrance scholarship applied to tuition fees when the student registers in an undergraduate program at the faculties of Science or Engineering or Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Number of Awards One Criteria The Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Engineering and - [Bit By Bit](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=187): Beckett Smith Memorial Award Sponsor Department of Computer Science, Western. Beckett Smith (a) The Beckett Project; (b) Mother Teresa Spartans FIRST Robotics Team Award $100 Number of Awards One Criteria Best computer related project in the Junior Division. Category Junior: Grades 7 - 8 Condition If the winner is a group project the cash award - [IEEE London Section Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=942): IEEE London Section Award Sponsor The Institute of Electrical and Electronic EngineersLondon Section. Award Fifty Dollars and a certificate. Number of Awards Two Criteria Any project in any Category related to the following topics:- Power, Energy, and Sustainability- Biomedical Engineering- Computer (software & hardware) and Communications- Robotics Category Open: Grades 7 - 12 Conditions If - [TVSEF 2025 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244982) - [TVSEF 2025 Album](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244756) - [TVSEF 2025 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244754) - [Enrolment](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1134): Project Enrollment 2025 Life Physical Engineering Total Stud Proj Stud Proj Stud Proj Stud Proj Exhibition 67 54 Junior 32 27 15 13 29 26 76 66 Intermediate 5 4 1 1 3 3 9 8 Senior 5 5 1 1 8 6 14 12 Total 42 36 - [Imagination Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=216): Western Research Imagination Prize Sponsor Vice-President Research, Western University Award $150; Number of Awards Three, awarded one each in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Categories Criteria Projects displaying the most imaginative work, both from the perspective of the concept and its implementation. Conditions If the winner is a group project, then the cash award will - [Faculty of Education Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=197): Faculty of Education Award Sponsor Faculty of Education, Western Award $100 and a Certificate Number of Awards Two Criteria An excellent project that teachers could use to excite students about science in the classroom. Category Junior: Grades 7 - 8 Condition If the winner is a group project, then the cash award will be split - [Barfett Family Award in Social Science](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3599): Barfett Family Award in Social Science Sponsor The Barfett Family Award Cash Award of $100 Number of Awards One Criteria An outstanding project in any category that focuses on the social sciences. Category Open: Grades 7 - 12 Condition If the winner is a group project, the cash award will be shared. Thank You Letter - [TVSEF Winners 2024](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=18759): Grand Award Winners 2024 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 68 Kevin Shao Senior Physical Science Best in Fair Characterizing the Intrinsic Profile and Variations of the 5780A DIB London Central Secondary School Divisional Award Winners 2024 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Prize Name - [TVSEF Winners 2023](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=18748): Grand Award Winners 2023 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 68 Kevin Shao Senior Physical Science Best in Fair Characterizing the Intrinsic Profile and Variations of the 5780A DIB London Central Secondary School 11 Layla Sawan Junior Engineering Trip to CWSF Greengenie - Smart Composting System John - [More Opportunities](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5109): More Opportunities To Explore Your Passion for Science Canada Wide Science Fair The Canada Wide Science Fair is held in May in the week before the Victoria Day Holiday. About 450 finalists from the 102 Regional Science Fairs from Victoria BC to St Johns Newfoundland will attend. It is a life changing experience for some - [TVSEF 2023 Award Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=18704): Grand Award Winners 2023 Project Number Name Award Name Project Title 68 Kevin Shao Best in Fair Characterizing the Intrinsic Profile and Variations of the 5780A DIB 13 Rishi Shah Trip to the Canada-Wide Science Fair 1 From Pixels to Precision 67 Shayan Mahmood Trip to the Canada-Wide Science Fair 2 Morphological Characterization of - [Brescia University College](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13646): Brescia University College Entrance Scholarship Sponsor Brescia University College Award $2,000 entrance scholarship applied to tuition fees when the student registers in a full-time undergraduate program at Brescia University College, Canada's only women’s university. Number of Awards Three Criteria Brescia University College will award three $2,000 admission scholarship to the most deserving Senior projects by - [Safety](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=441): Safety Rules for Exhibitors The Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair follows the similar safety rules as the Canada Wide Science Fair. When assessing the hazards of exhibits, the exhibitors should ask themselves the question, "Could a viewer -- particularly a small child -- touch or spill materials and hurt himself?" If so, additional safety - [Judging Committee](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7740): Judging committee Jeff ReganJuniorEngineering Sandra ThyssenIntermediate & Senior Life Science John DickinsonIntermediate and Senior Phys. Sci. & Engineering Caroline WhippeySpecial Awards Susan LindsayExhibition Patrick WhippeyChief Judge - [Scholarship Opportunities](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2910): Scholarship Opportunities Libro Scholarship Program Luke Santi Award from the Perimeter Institute - [Mentor Program](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15331): Mentor Program for YOU. The Mentor Program is on hold this year as we rework the program. Check back in 2024. If you have questions, drop us a note at register@tvsef.ca - [TVSEF 2022 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17854): Grand Award Winners 2022 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 2310 Gary Zhu Senior Life Science Best in Fair Doctor X - An AI Powered Personal Medical Assistant Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School 2628 Caden Oliphant Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF Which Face Masks are More - [FAQ - Virtual Fair](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17730): Frequently Asked Questions WHEN IS THE FAIR? The Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair (TVSEF) will be held April 9th, 2022. It will be a virtual fair and will not be held in person. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE COMPETITIVE SCIENCE FAIR? Any student in grades 6 - 12, who goes to any Catholic, public, - [Animals](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=406): Animals Strict rules govern the use of animals in science fair projects. We follow the same rules as are used at the Canada Wide Science Fair, which can be found on the mySTEMspace website. If you are intending to use vertebrate animals or cephalopods in your project, please download this Research Plan for Animals, and - [Humans](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=426): Participation of Humans Strict rules govern the participation of humans in science fair projects. We follow the same rules as are used at the Canada Wide Science Fair, which can be found on the mySTEMspace website. If you are intending to have humans participate in your project, including yourself and your immediate family, please read - [Workshops](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15306): Workshops. Friday 5 April 2019 Coordinator: Farnaz Pancino Grades 4 - 5 Group A - 28 Students Group B - 27 Students 6:30 pm - 7:10 pm Judging Space Mission Design Parshati Patel CPSX Room 2051 7:25 pm - 8:05 pm Space Mission Design Parshati Patel CPSX Room 2051 Judging Workshops. Saturday 6 - [Set Up Time](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1125): Set Up Time - Not Applicable for the 2022 Online Fair Grades Day Time Building Room 4 - 5 Saturday 28 March 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 am Faculty of Education Building Gymnasium 6 - 12 Saturday 28 March 2020 8:00 am - 9:00 am Faculty of Education Building Gymnasium Grades 4 - 12 You - [Contact the TVSEF](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4919): Contact the Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair Link to email address First part of email address awards chair donations ethics judging media outreach Registration registration safety treasurer volunteers webmaster workshop The link above will open your email program on your computer and fill in the address for you. If this does not work, enter - [TVSEF 2021 Album](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17467): TVSEF 2021 Picture Album TVSEF 2021 ELEMENTARY Hover over a thumbnail to see the title. Click on a thumbnail to see an enlargement. Click on an enlargement to return to the thumbnails. Use the browser back button to return to this page. - [TVSEF 2021 - Virtual Fair - Project Viewing](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17337): TVSEF 2021 - Virtual Fair - Project Viewing Project # 3466 - Junior Life Science - Grade: 6 Team: Paul Popescu and Peter Popescu Part 1 Part 2 Project # 3467 - Intermediate Engineering - Grade: 10 Team: Aly Soliman Part 1 Project # 3468 - Intermediate Engineering - Grade: 9 Team: Shayan Mahmood Part - [Teacher of the Year 2021](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17365): Teacher of the year 2021 Orchard Park Public School - [NSERC Young Innovators Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16970): NSERC Young Innovators Award Sponsor Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Award The winners of the trips to the Canada-Wide Science Fair will be designated NSERC Young Innovators. Number of Awards One Criteria The grant of $1000 to the TVSEF supports the trips to the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Category Open: Grades 7 - 12. Thank - [Distinguished Service Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17059): Distinguished Service Award Every year, Youth Science Canada recognizes up to 10 volunteers and staff who have made outstanding contributions to the organization or its programs at the local, regional, provincial, or national level. The Distinguished Service Award celebrates innovation, leadership and length of service. Below we list the members of the Thames Valley Science - [Teacher of the Year](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7520): Teacher of the Year Megan Morris Orchard Park 2021 Susan Miller White Oaks 2020 Natashja Spenler Orchard Park 2019 Shaima Abdulhadi Al-Taqwa Elementary 2018 Eric Macdonald University Heights 2017 Jeff Tooke University Heights 2017 Kelly Zuber Central S.S. 2016 Grace Van Harten L.C.E.S. 2015 Colleen Fletcher A.B.Lucas - [Teacher of the Year 2020](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17167): Teacher of the year 2020 White Oaks Public School - [TVSEF 2021 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17323): Grand Award Winners 2021 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 3490 Kevin Shao Intermediate Physical Science Best in Fair A Novel Three Dimensional Choreography of the Three Body Problem Based on the Periodic Figure Eight. London Central Secondary School 3506 Trissy Liu Junior Life Science Trip to - [Winners 2019](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16489): Grand Award Winners 2019 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 130 Tori Chen Senior Life Science Best in Fair Gene Therapy: A Treatment for Cardiomyopathy A.B. Lucas Secondary School. 20 Shayan Mahmood Junior Engineering Trip to CWSF DeepWave; An Early Diagnostic Tool for Cardiovascular Diseases Using an - [Space Explorers Summer Academy](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13545): Space Explorers Summer Academy Award Sponsor Institute for Earth and Space Exploration. Award 1 week at the Space Explorers Academy. The camp may be offered virtually in 2021. Number of Awards One Criteria Best space related project in the Junior Division by an individual student. Category Junior: Grades 6 - 8 Condition Restricted to individual - [Space Explorers Summer Camp](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16851): Space Explorers Summer Camp Award Sponsor Institute for Earth and Space Exploration. Award 1 week at the Space Explorers Camp. The camp may be offered virtually in 2021. Number of Awards One Criteria Best space related project in the Elementary Division by an individual student. Category Elementary: Grades 4 - 5 Condition Restricted to individual - [Jeff Test Page](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17300) - [Building Maps](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13682): The 2021 fair is VIRTUAL and will not be held in person. - [Parking](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13675): The 2021 Fair is VIRTUAL and will not be held in person. - [Location](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13670): Location The 2021 fair is VIRTUAL and will not be held in person. - [](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=191): London Regional Children’s Museum Award Sponsor London Regional Children's Museum Award Highlight in an issue of the Children's Museum e-newsletter, opportunity to display project at the Children's Museum (if desired) and a 1-year Children's Museum Family Membership (free access to the London Children's Museum for one year as well as free admission to science attractions - [Danish Mahmood ISEF 2020](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17147): Superior Antitumor Fusion Proteins Genetically Engineered in Cell-Based Cancer TherapyLondon Central Secondary School The in-person Regeneron ISEF 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Current cancer therapies face significant challenges, such as inducing adverse patient side effects, having limited access to solid tissue tumours, or failing to target metastatic tumours. A safer and - [Danish Mahmood ISEF 2018](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15041): W.I.N.I.T.S. (Wireless Interconnected Non-Invasive Triage System)London Central Secondary School W.I.N.I.T.S. is a cost-efficient vital sign monitoring system that includes a novel biomedical finger sensor, W.I.N.I.T Band. This device can wirelessly and continuously measure cuffless blood pressure, heart rate, SpO2, and body temperature. In mass casualty incidents, first responders, paramedics, and hospitals will be able to - [YSC Online STEM Fair](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17150): YSC Online STEM Fair 2020 View All the TVSEF Projects FirstName LastName RegionalRibbon NationalRibbon ChallengeRibbon Title Etienne Joulin Yes A Computational Comparative Genomic Analysis of Parasite-Host Relationships Using Genomic Signatures Shayan Mahmood Yes Yes Disease & Illness NeuroSafe: Machine-Learning Based Seizure Detection System for Avoidance of SUDEP Kevin Shad Yes Energy Transmissive Energy - [Winners 2020](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17115): Grand Award Winner 2020 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 3361 Danish Mahmood Senior Life Science Best in Fair Superior Antitumor Fusion Proteins Genetically Engineered in Cell-Based Cancer Therapy London Central Secondary School Divisional Award Winners 2020 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Prize - [Mohammed Sawan Award for Innovation](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15224): Mohammed Sawan Award for Innovation Sponsor The Sawan Family Award A cash award of $75 (Int or Sen.); $50 (Junior) Number of Awards Two: one award in the Junior Category; One Award in the Intermediate or Senior Category. Criteria An outstanding project using innovative concepts and robotics focusing on engineering. Category Junior: Grades 6 – - [Thorsley](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7687): Dan & Sheila Thorsley Award Dan and Sheila Thorsley, together with their family, played major roles in the London and District Science Fair for many years, culminating in the Canada Wide Science Fair in 2000. When Dan retired from the G.A. Wheable Centre for Adult Education, The London District Science & Technology Fair sponsored these - [TVSEF 2020 Project Upload Page](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17053): [wordpress_file_upload] - [Volunteer Application Form](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=667): Volunteer Application Form Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for 2020 - we do not require any additional volunteers at this time. - [Volunteer Opportunities 2020](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10393): Volunteer Opportunities 2020 Thank you to everyone who has volunteered. We do not need any additional volunteers for this year. Each year, we have many opportunities for volunteers, below. We welcome all who would like to help with the science fair. Please complete the volunteer application form for any of the activities below. Friday 27 - [Science Olympics School Registration Form](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16790) - [Registration Deadline](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2124): Deadline for Registration by Students Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Time:11:59 pm Students whose on-line applications are not complete by this deadline will not be able to participate in the Science Fair. The TVSEF is fully volunteer run - we have no office, and have no paid staff. Most of our volunteers have full-time day - [What to Bring](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11220): What to Bring To the Fair Food and drink - there is NO place to purchase food in the building - you must bring your own lunch and snacks. Your Poster Board to describe all the great work you did Your Notebook where you noted your project progress, test results, etc. Items required to support - [Past Annoucements](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16796): Smiles at the Awards Ceremony See where your science project can take you Alumna Jessie MacAlpine with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Bill Gates. Tvsef 2014 CWSF 2014 Don McLeod (Delegate) David Wu, David Kim, Gary Shen, Mohamad Kadri, Waleed Sawan, Carl Shen, Aleksa Bjelogrlic, Victor Ling, Sasha Bodak, SeonHo Jang, Kelly - [Teacher of the Year 2019](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16747): Teacher of the year 2019 Natashja Spenler Orchard Park Public School Photo: Patrick Whippey. - [Future Fairs](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1562): Dates of Future Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fairs Year TVSEF School Break Easter Sunday UWO Classes End 2020 March 27 - 29 March 16 - 20 April 12 April 3 2021 March 26 -28 March 15 - 19 April 4 April 5 2022 TBA March 14 - 18 April 17 TBA - [Top Twenty Under Twenty](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1272): Top Twenty Under Twenty We celebrate these London Students who received this prestigious award. This program was last offered in 2015 Year Winner Field 2014 Jessie MacAlpine Science Fairs 2010 Tony Kwon Science Fairs 2010 Paige Lawson Mental Health 2009 James Brooks Saving Gorillas 2008 Nikhita Singh Science Fairs 2007 David Wang Science Fairs 2006 - [TVSEF 2019 Picture Album](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16503): TVSEF 2019 Picture Album Winners Exhibition Competition General Hover over a thumbnail to see the title. Click on a thumbnail to see an enlargement. Click on an enlargement to return to the thumbnails. Use the browser back button to return to this page. Pictures by: Patty Coenen, and these members of the London Camera Club: - [TVSEF 2019 - Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16623) - [TVSEF 2019 - Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16622) - [TVSEF 2019 - Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16621) - [Teacher of the Year 2019](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16559): Teacher of the year 2019 Natashja Spenler Orchard Park Public School Photo: Patrick Whippey. - [Teacher of the Year 2018](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15033): Teacher of the year 2018 Shaima Abdulhadi Al-Taqwa Elementary School Photo: Dave Peel. - [Science Olympics Volunteer Registration](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=16471) - [Maps](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=91): Download Maps of the TVSEF Download the Parking Map from here. All Maps published by Western. - [Advanced Robotics](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15236): Advanced Robotics Sponsor Elegoo Award Arduino Board Number of Awards Five Criteria An outstanding project in any category that can innovate with an Arduino board. Category Open Grades 6 - 12 Condition If the winner is a group project, one kit will be awarded. Thank You Letter Elegoo ℅ Waleed Sawan Unit 31, 600 Hyde - [Internet of Things](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15228): Internet of Things Sponsor Particle Award A Starter Kit. Number of Awards Five Criteria An outstanding project that can use a sophisticated Internet of Things (IoT) platform to advance their project. Category Open Grades 6 - 12 Condition If the winner is a group project, one kit will be awarded. Thank You Letter Particle ℅ - [TVSEF 2018 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15016): Grand Award Winners 2018 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 137 Amal Aziz Senior Life Science Best in Fair A Switchable, Smart Trojan Horse Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease Phototherapy Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School 73 Lillian Hartley Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF Saving Ontario Waters Orchard Park - [Western Fair Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=244): Western Fair Award Sponsor Western Fair District Award $100 Number of Awards Two Criteria Best agriculture related projects. Category Open: Grades 6 - 12 Conditions If a winner is a pair project, the cash award will be shared. Thank You Beth Sayler Western Fair District 316 Rectory Street London, ON N5W 3V9 - [Ted Rogers Innovation Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15399): Ted Rogers Innovation Award Sponsor Rogers Communications Inc. Award Cash Prize of $100, Certificate and T-Shirt Number of Awards One Criteria An outstanding exhibitor or exhibitors with entrepreneurial spirit and a project that demonstrates commercial potential. Conditions If the winner is a group project, the cash prize will be shared. This award is restricted to - [Partners in Research Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4208): Partners in Research Award Sponsor Partners In Research Award $100 cash Number of Awards One Criteria Best individual student project related to medicine or biotechnology. Category Open: Grades 6 - 12 Thank You Letter Brent Peltola 100 Collip Circle – Suite 120 London, ON N6G 4X8 519-433-7866 bpeltola@pirweb.org STEM Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics - [Privacy Statement](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=494): Privacy Statement The Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair Fair is a non-profit organization that supports project based science and other science - related activities. We collect personal information about young scientists. In compliance with privacy legislation, we provide the following information. Name & Address London District Science & Technology Fair P.O. Box 24044, London, - [Facilities - Faculty of Education Building](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4295) - [EUCYS](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3762): European Union Contest for Young Scientists Youth Science Canada selects up to three students each year to attend this event 2017 Tallinn, Estonia Danish Mahmood (London) Danish's project - W.I.N.I.T.S. (Wireless Interconnected Non-Invasive Triage System) won first place. 146 young scientists from 38 countries participated. 2013 Prague, Czech Republic Jessie MacAlpine Mustard Oil as an - [Children of Judges](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4255): Children The Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair appreciates that it will be a challenge for some judges to make appropriate baby sitting arrangements for their young children. Students have worked very hard to get to the science fair, and so have earned our undivided attention during judging. Thus we respectfully ask that you make - [Conflict of Interest for Judges](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9617): Conflict of interest for Judges The judging process at the Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair (TVSEF) must adhere to the highest standards of integrity, so that it is seen to be fair and without bias. A TVSEF judge shall immediately identify any potential conflict of interest to the Chief Judge. This may include, but - [Judging](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=434): Judging for the Exhibitors ATTENDANCE Exhibitors must be present during the judging of their projects. Judges may request a demonstration of any working parts and/or a verbal explanation of a part or the whole of the exhibit. THE JUDGES Judges will be appointed by the Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair Chief Judge. They are - [Teacher Awards](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=718): Teacher Award Sponsors Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair Award $100 for the teacher and $300 for the classroom of the recipient. Number of Awards One Criteria Awarded to a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the Science Fair. - [School Trophies](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=167): School Trophies TROPHY CRITERION Junior School Trophy Awarded to the school in the Junior Category that makes the best overall contribution to the Fair. Intermediate School Trophy Awarded to the school in the Intermediate Category that makes the best overall contribution to the Fair. Senior School Trophy Awarded to the school in the Senior Category - [Resources](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=62): ResourcesFINDING INFORMATION Need help getting started? We have collected a few resources that are of high quality where you can start your search. If you find a resource that you really like and want to share, please send it to us. On 17 November 2014, Google found 7 560 000 hits on the phrase Science - [Students](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=53): Welcome Students - [Workshops 2018](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13727): Workshops. Friday 6 April 2018 Coordinator: Carlie Scalesse Grades 4 - 520 students Group A 6:30 pm - 7:10 pm Judging 7:25 pm - 8:05 pm London Children's Museum: Electrifying Electricity Room 2051 Workshops. Saturday 7 April 2018 NB. All Students must bring their own lunch. There is no cafeteria in the building. - [LDSTF 2011 Picture Album](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7355): LDSTF 2011 Picture Album Winners Projects General Hover over a thumbnail to see the title. Click on a thumbnail to see an enlargement. Click on an enlargement to return to the thumbnails. Use the browser back button to return to this page. - [LDSTF 2012 Picture Album](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=6737): LDSTF 2012 Winners General Hover over a thumbnail to see the title. Click on a thumbnail to see an enlargement. Click on an enlargement to return to the thumbnails. Use the browser back button to return to this page. - [LDSTF 2013 Album](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5706): LDSTF 2013 Winners General Hover over a thumbnail to see the title. Click on a thumbnail to see an enlargement. Click on an enlargement to return to the thumbnails. Use the browser back button to return to this page. - [TVSEF 2014 Picture Album](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5691): TVSEF 2014 Picture Album Winners Projects General Hover over a thumbnail to see the title. Click on a thumbnail to see an enlargement. Click on an enlargement to return to the thumbnails. Use the browser back button to return to this page. - [TVSEF 2015 Picture Album](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9705): TVSEF 2015 Picture Album Winners Exhibition Competition Pictures by Scott Curoe, Jim Chen and Charles Yin. Hover over a thumbnail to see the title. Click on a thumbnail to see an enlargement. Click on an enlargement to return to the thumbnails. Use the browser back button to return to this page. - [TVSEF 2017 Picture Album](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=12770): TVSEF 2017 Picture Album Winners Exhibition Competition General Hover over a thumbnail to see the title. Click on a thumbnail to see an enlargement. Click on an enlargement to return to the thumbnails. Use the browser back button to return to this page. Pictures by: Scott Curoe, Rita Vilis, Dave Peel, Gerry Alger and Charles - [TVSEF 2016 Picture Album](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11401): TVSEF 2016 Picture Album Winners Exhibition Competition Hover over a thumbnail to see the title. Click on a thumbnail to see an enlargement. Click on an enlargement to return to the thumbnails. Use the browser back button to return to this page. Pictures by: Scott Curoe, Rita Vilis, Dave Peel, Gerry Alger and Charles Yin. - [TVSEF 2018 Picture Album](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13808): TVSEF 2018 Picture Album Winners Exhibition Competition General Hover over a thumbnail to see the title. Click on a thumbnail to see an enlargement. Click on an enlargement to return to the thumbnails. Use the browser back button to return to this page. Pictures by: Scott Curoe, Rita Vilis, Dave Peel, Gerry Alger and Charles - [Waleed Sawan ISEF 2018](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=15049): Drip – A Precision Agriculture System for the Developing WorldOakridge Secondary School ‘Drip’ is a low-cost, precision agriculture system designed to service the needs of farmers in developing nations. Utilizing a network of wireless field modules, IoT, farm cloud database and online APIs, key field data points are made available to the farmer to provide - [Directions](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13685): Directions Location Parking Building Map - [Workshops 2018](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13619): Workshops. Friday 6 April 2018 Coordinators: Carlie Scalesse Grades 4 - 565 students Group A Group B Group C Group D 6:30 pm - 7:10 pm Judging Judging TBA TBA Room 2054 TBA TBA Room 2051 7:25 pm - 8:05 pm TBA TBA Room 2054 TBA TBA Room 2051 Judging Judging Workshops. Saturday - [Organizations](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=381): Organizations The Make Community With the launch of MAKE Magazine in 2005, Dougherty and his team provided the catalyst for a tech-influenced DIY community that has come to be identified as the Maker Movement. Sign up for the newsletter which is full of wonderful ideas for projects. Subscribe to the magazine which has much more - [Plant Canada Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=13380): Plant Canada Award Draft Version Sponsor Plant Canada Award Cash Award of $75. Number of Awards Two Criteria Best plant related project. Category One junior award (grades 6 - 8). 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Friday 24 March 2017 Coordinators: Carlie Scalesse and Mary Nguyen Grades 4 - 565 students Group A Group B Group C Group D 6:30 pm - 7:10 pm Judging Judging CPSX and EtS Eclipses and Phases Room 2054 London Children's Museum Earthquakes! Room 2051 7:25 pm - 8:05 pm CPSX and EtS - [Register Do Not Use this page. Obsolete. Use Post = 74 instead](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=59): Registration - Do Not Use. Obsolete. All registration is done on line by the student. Registration opens on January 16, 2017 and closes on March 10, 2017 at 11:59 pm.. Students who have not completed on-line registration by this closing date will not be allowed to participate in the science fair for these reasons. REGISTERING - [Lunch Room](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=12165): Lunch Room No pictures available. Tables 120 cm x 60cm: 20 Chairs: 120 There is no food available in this building. 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Series and Parallel CircuitsRoom 2054 Sean Xusong Chen Engineers Without Borders Water for the World.Room 2051 Workshops. Saturday 2 - [Tips for Judging](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4698): Tips to ensure the exhibitors and you have a successful judging experience. Introduce yourself - where do you come from, what do you do. Ask the students likewise. Ask them what grade they are in. You might be surprised. Ask questions in an upbeat and positive manner, remembering that these are elementary and high school - [TVSEF 2016 Picture Album - Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11749): TVSEF 2016 Picture Album - Winners Pictures by Scott Curoe, Fred Emery, Rita Vilis, Kyle Canton, Michael Harding and Charles Yin. Hover over a thumbnail to see the title. Click on a thumbnail to see an enlargement. Click on an enlargement to return to the thumbnails. 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Use the browser back button to return to this - [Award Winners 2016](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11383): Grand Award Winners 2016 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Title School Name 36 Sascha Bodak Senior Engineering Best in Fair Generating Musical Accompaniment Using Machine Learning A.B. Lucas S.S. 68 Danish Mahmood Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF Efficiency Deficiency: Impact of Cervical Spine Curvature on Brain Efficiency using smart - [Test](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11253): Send Mail - [Volunteer Registration Formidable Forms version](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11195): VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION Visit the Volunteer Opportunities Page for descriptions of the choices below. * = Required Field - [Books](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=369): Books London Public Library The London Public Library has about 21 books on science fairs. The Library at Western The university library has 39 books on science fairs. Only members of the university community may borrow them. Science Fair Season Judy Dutton. pub: Hyperion 2011. This book follows the journey of several students, including Canadian - [Judging Timetable 2015](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9320): Judging Timetable 2015 Exhibits: Thames Hall Gymnasium Judging Breakout Rooms: Somerville house Grades 4 - 5: Friday 27 March 2015 Time Celebration of the Projects 6:00 pm Pick up your package in Thames Hall 3101 6:10 pm Orientation in Thames Hall Room 3101 6:30 pm Celebration of the Projects in Thames Hall Gymnasium 8:00 pm - [LDSTF Winners 1996](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11036): Grand Awards 1996 Project First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 18 Matthew Kelly Junior - Individual Life Science Trip To The CWSF Is Your Soap Doing Its Job? Northdale Central 95 Illya Busigin Junior - Individual Technological Trip To The CWSF Infrasound London Parental Christian School 68 Brent Pierce - [LDSTF Winners 1997](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11029): Grand Awards 1997 Project First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 43 John Busigin Intermediate - Individual Technological Trip To CWSF Charting Power! London Christian S.S. 90 Sean Gryb Intermediate - Group Physical Science Trip To CWSF Electrodynamics Mgr. Bruyere 90 James Miller Intermediate - Group Physical Science Trip To - [LDSTF Winners 1998](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11020): Grand Awards 1998 Project First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 3 Christopher Ciriello Senior Technology Best In Fair Population Genetics In Predator-Prey Relationships John Paul Ii 44 Dan Herscovitch Junior - Individual Life Science Trip To CWSF Missing...Reward...Found St. George’s P.S. 1 Joe Barfett Senior Life Science Trip To - [LDSTF Winners 1999](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11013): Grand Awards 1999 Project First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 101 Joe Barfett Senior Physical Science Best In Fair Canadian Hog Farms And Pollution Control - A New Biochemical Process St. Thomas Aquinas 101 Alberto Da Rocha Senior Physical Science Best In Fair Canadian Hog Farms And Pollution Control - [LDSTF Winners 2000](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=11006): Grand Awards 2000 Project First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 23 Eystathios Tzaras Senior Physical Science Best In Fair Effect Of PVA Preparation On Mechanical Properties Central 202 Ranjit Singarayer Junior - Individual Life Science Trip To The CWSF Blossoming Blooms Blessed Kateri 140 Santiago Alvarez Junior - Individual - [LDSTF Winners 2001](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10997): Grand Award Winners 2001 Project First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 37 John-Paul Lobos Senior Technological Best In Fair Quality Control Using Computer Vision Catholic Central 1 Ram Naidu Intermediate - Individual Life Science Trip To CWSF Antibacterial Activity Of Plant Extracts Central Elgin 204 Pencilla Lang Intermediate - - [LDSTF Winners 2002](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10987): Grand Awards 2002 Project First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 74 Kara Beth Barfett Senior Life Science Best in Fair Linguistic Darwinism:Quantitative Approach To Linguistics St. Thomas Aquinas 9 Rajesh Bhayana Junior - Individual Life Science Trip To CWSF The Effect Of Road Salt On Pea Plants Weldon Park - [LDSTF Winners 2003](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10976): Grand Awards 2003 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 35 Kara Barfett Senior Life Science Best In Fair Artificial Cells As A Feed Additive For Pollution Control In Aquaculture St Thomas Aquinas 35 Kara Barfett Senior Life Science Trip To The CWSF Artificial Cells As A Feed - [Jessie MacAlpine](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7445): Jessie MacAlpine 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HIhRASMh52U After winning gold for two consecutive years at the Canada Wide Science Fair, Jessie used an ingredient found in mustard oil to create an effective bioherbicide and fertilizer that is currently under review for an international patent. Becoming the first undergraduate student to conduct research at the McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global - [Pencilla Lang](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7508): OPTICAL TACTILE SENSORS FOR MEDICAL PALPATIONA.B.Lucas S.S. The goal of this project is to design and prototype a fingertip-like tactile sensor for medical palpation. Doctors use palpation for many purposes. Stiffness provides information on the health of tissue (softness for cysts and hardness for tumors and scars), and aids in locating arteries and tying sutures. - [David Wang](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7506): PRODUCTION OF INTERLEUKIN-13 (IL-13) IN TRANSGENIC PLANTS FOR IMMUNOTHERAPY OF TYPE 1 DIABETESA.B.Lucas S.S. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic, life threatening, autoimmune disease. Currently there is no effective therapy for this disease. Accumulated evidence suggests that Tlymphocytes including T helper 1 (Th1) and T helper 2(Th2) play a crucial role in T1D development. - [David Wang](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7499): BIOPRODUCTION OF A PLEIOTROPIC REGULATORY CYTOKINE FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION AGAINST HUMAN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASESA.B. Lucas S.S. Interleukin-13 (IL-13) is a pleiotropic regulatory cytokine that plays a protective role against many autoimmune-associated diseases such as type-1 diabetes (T1D) and rheumatoid arthritis. To develop an IL-13-based immune therapy for treating such diseases with high efficiency, unique low cost, - [Nikhita Singh](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7491): ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PESTICIDESA.B.Lucas S.S. Pesticide run-off and accumulation in soils have serious environmental and health implications. This project is an investigation into factors affecting run-off from leaves. It examines ways into maximizing efficiency of pesticide use. Fifty leaf surfaces were studied under a microscope using SEM images. Three different surface types influencing - [Chen Sun](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7487): RPON REGULON IN THE VIRULENCE OF A CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF) PATHOGENA.B.Lucas S.S. This project investigates Burkholderia cenocepacia (B. cenocepacia), an opportunistic pathogen dangerous to people with compromised immune systems, particularly cystic fibrosis patients; its virulence factors are not understood. A previous paper showed two interesting B. cenocepacia mutants unable to survive in vivo (among others), - [Nikhita Singh](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7485): HOW INFLAMMATION KEEPS US ALIVE: THE SUPERANTIGEN PARADOXA.B.Lucas S.S. Bacterial superantigens (SAgs) are pyrogenic exotoxins that cause massive T cell activation leading to diseases such as toxic shock syndrome, scarlet fever, HIV, and AIDS. Autoimmune diseases such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis are also linked with SAgs. Despite the strong immunostimulatory capacity of these toxins - [Carlie Scalesse](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7482): CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: A ROBOTIC SIMULATION OF PREDATOR-PREY CO-EVOLUTIONCentral Secondary School Behavioural evolution has been a topic of much interest within the scientific field. However, difficulties that arise during the study of the biological evolution of complex organisms, namely its duration, have made studying this an unwieldy process virtually impossible to study in - [Ratna Varma](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7478): COMPARING SURVIVAL OF PUMA-DEFICIENT & WILDTYPE MSCS TO APOPTOTIC STIMULI FOR AUGMENTED REGENERATIONA.B. Lucas S.S. In this project, a novel research has been performed to determine the conditions necessary for a successful stem cell transplant using Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) which are being considered for the treatment of spinal cord and brain injuries. Stem cells - [Grace Wang](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7475): MODULATION OF ERK5 IN INHIBITING BREAST CANCER CELL MIGRATION AND INVASIONA.B. Lucas S.S. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with death from this disease mostly due to cancer metastasis rather than the effects of the primary tumor. Therefore, searching for a novel therapeutic target for preventing cancer metastasis is of critical importance - [Mofeed Sawan](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7472): A GEOCHEMICAL AND GEOMICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF THE RED SEA - DEAD SEA CANALOakridge Secondary School Limited rainfall and water diversion from the Dead Sea has caused it to shrink at a rate of one meter per year for the past thirty years. A number of solutions to sustain water levels have been proposed. The most - [Young Zhou ISEF 2013](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7463): Effect of Ginseng on β-Amyloid in Alzheimer’s DiseaseLondon Central Secondary School Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological brain disorder, closely associated with inflammatory events and the accumulation of plaques in the brain formed by protein fragments called beta-amyloid (AB) peptides. This project used provided fixed tissues obtained from eight 6-month old male Wistar rats (four from - [Jessie MacAlpine ISEF 2013](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7460): MUSTARD OIL AS AN APICOMPLEXAN-TARGETING DRUG THERAPY FOR PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUMHuron Park S.S. Half of the global population is susceptible to malarial infection, with over one million annual deaths occurring as a result of the disease. Plasmodium, the causative agent of malaria, contains a vital plastid-organelle homologous to the chloroplasts of plants, known as the apicoplast. - [Danila Alferov ISEF 2013](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7457): NEURAL CORRELATES OF VISUAL AWARENESS DURING PERCEPTUAL ORGANIZATION A.B. Lucas S.S. The neural basis of consciousness is a central topic in cognitive neuroscience. One particularly important type of conscious awareness is visual perception.The purpose of this project was to observe the neural correlates of visual awareness by using a novel psychophysical model and neuroimaging (fMRI).The - [Danila Alferov ISEF 2014](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10941): PERCEPTION OF FACIAL EXPRESSION OF EMOTIONA.B. Lucas S.S. More than 25% of people worldwide suffer from mental illness (WHO, 2013). Emotion is a subjective conscious experience essential to social interaction in humans, who express emotions primarily through facial expressions. Facial expressions provide insight into an individual’s internal emotional state. Changes in person’s emotional state alter - [Eystathios Tzaras](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9084): Effect of PVA preparation on Mechanical Properties.London Central S.S. - [Ranjit Singarayer](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9081): Blossoming BloomsBlessed Kateri - [Joanna Sidhu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9079): Turning the Tide on Energy Resources *Tidal Power*Weldon Park Academy - [Ram Naidu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9077): Antibacterial Activity of Plant ExtractsWeldon Park Academy Award Value Bronze Medal - Biotechnology Intermediate The University of Western Ontario Scholarship - [Santiago Alvarez](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9075): AnimationMountsfield P.S. - [Janet Wan](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9073): Bacterial Interference: A New Approach to Fighting Bacterial InfectionA.B. Lucas S..S. Award Value Silver Medal - Life Sciences The University of Western Ontario Scholarship - [Ram Naidu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9071): Antibacterial Activity of Plant ExtractsCentral Elgin Collegiate Award Value Silver Medal - Life Sciences Intermediate The University of Western Ontario Scholarship - [John Paul Lobos](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9069): Quality Control Using Computer VisionCatholic Central S.S. - [Pencilla Lang](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9067): Fiber Optic Pressure SensorsA.B. Lucas S.S. Award Value Silver Medal - Engineering The University of Western Ontario Scholarship $1000 - [Kyle Norman](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9061): Wind - The Invisible ForceStoneybrook P..S. - [Saranya Naidu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9065): Neem - Mean, Green. Fighting MachineJack Chambers P.S. Award Value Honourable Mention - Life Sciences Junior Petro Canada Peer Award Ontario South Zone Junior - [Rajesh Bhayana](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9059): The Effect of Road Salt on Pea PlantsWeldon Park Academy Award Value Silver Medal - Earth & Environmental Science Junior - [Kara Barfett](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9063): Linguistic Darwinism: Quantitative Approach to LinguisticsSt Thomas Aquinas S.S. - [Utsav Pardasani](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9057): Poor Man's Three Dimensional Surface ScannerA.B. Lucas S.S. Award Value Bronze Medal - Computing & Mathematical Sciences $300 The University of Western Ontario Scholarships $1000 Petro-Canada Peer Innovation Awards $2000 - [Zhoufan Li](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9055): Poor Man's Three Dimensional Surface ScannerA.B. Lucas S.S. Award Value Bronze Medal - Computing & Mathematical Sciences $300 The University of Western Ontario Scholarships $1000 Petro-Canada Peer Innovation Awards $2000 - [Kara Barfett](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9053): Feed Additives for Pollution Control in AquacultureA.B. Lucas S.S. Award Value 5NR Award $2000 Canadian Stockholm Junior Water Prize Silver Medal - Earth & Environmental Sciences $700 Suncor Energy Foundation “Shared Achievements” Awards $1000 The Manning Innovation Achievement Awards $4500 The University of Western Ontario Scholarships $1000 - [Pencilla Lang](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9051): A.B. Lucas S.S. Award Value Silver Medal The University of Western Ontario Scholarship Silver Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship Sponsor: University of Western Ontario $1000 - [Alex Jolliffe](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9049): HydrogenPrince Charles P.S. Alex is the third from the left. - [Ryan Divigapitiya](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9047): The Claw - Hydraulics at WorkMasonville P.S. - [David Wang](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7824): Making a Magic Herb Against SARSA.B. Lucas S.S. SARS-coronavirus establishes its infection via mucosal routes. To develop an oral vaccine, we generated transgenic plants expressing an antigenic region of a viral protein fused with a mucosal carrier protein. The fusion protein showed binding capacity to mucosal receptors. Thus, this novel approach has great potential for - [Sarvesh Varma](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7820): Image Guided Robotic Needle InsertionA.B. Lucas S.S. A robot has been developed that locates a target for needle insertion using digital camera image processing. It analyzes forces acting on the needle during the insertion, providing a controlled motion that avoids unwanted tissue ruptures. This technology can be utilized in brachytherapy, biopsies and the treatment of - [Nikhita Singh](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7822): Boiling ScienceOrchard Park.P.S. The goal of this project was to apply scientific principles to the simple task of boiling water, study the various factors affecting the process and determine ways in which the efficiency can be improved. Award Value Honourable Mention - Physical & Mathematical Sciences Junior Sponsor: Encana Corporation $100 AECL Award for Excellence - [David Wang](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7818): Engineering A Cure for DiabetesA.B. Lucas S.S. This project investigated the feasibility of the cost-effective production of a human regulatory cytokine, IL-13 in transgenic plants for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Transgenic plants producing large amounts of IL-13 were generated. In vitro bioassays demonstrated that the plant-derived IL-13 effectively induced the proliferation of - [Ratna Varma](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7816): A.B. Lucas S.S. An innovative concept of applying electric regenerative braking in existing gas-fueled cars is proposed. Different electric braking techniques - Resistive, Plugging and Regenerative, are evaluated. Regenerative braking is implemented to prevent the loss of car’s kinetic energy as frictional heat, and save it as energy in capacitors for other applications. This novel - [Chen Sun](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7814): The Pinhole Camera - Space CameraOrchard Park.P.S. This project studies Pinhole Camera optimization. Here, a new method using a combination of theoretical and experimental studies is developed. Based on a new experimental method, a defined constant "k" is determined and a complete equation is developed. With the developed equation, a pinhole camera is built to - [Shay Seiler](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7812): What Do Worms Like?North Meadows P.S. I investigated the effect that herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers had on the habitat use of earthworms, Lumbricus terrestris. I used Lumbricus because it is our common earthworm, and I wanted to see if the widespread use of these chemicals would have a negative effect on them. BiographyI am in - [Jonathan McLeod](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7810): Training System for Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Replacement SurgeryA.B. Lucas S.S. Award Value Gold Medal - Engineering Senior Sponsor: Youth Science Foundation Canada $1500 The University of Western Ontario Scholarship Gold Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship Sponsor: University of Western Ontario $2000 Dalhousie University Faculty of Science Entrance Scholarship Senior Gold Medallist - $4000 Entrance - [DSouza](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7806): Gene Therapy for Cervical CancerA.B. Lucas S.S. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women. Gene therapy to modify the abnormal proliferation of cancer cells is a potential treatment. DP1 is a major player in cell cycle progression. Cervical cancer cells die when infected with a recombinant adenovirus that encodes a mutant DP1 - [Jessie MacAlpine](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7800): Carbon Dioxide-The Death of Plants?Algonquin P.S. My project studied the effects of increased CO2 levels on the growth of plants. By disolving Alka-Selter tablets in water the CO2 levels for the study group were increased, while plants in the control group were exposed to regular levels of CO2. BiographyJessie MacAlpine is a grade seven student - [Tony Kwon](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7797): Altering the Gene Expression of Streptococcus Pyogenes Using a Natural ProductA.B. Lucas S.S. The purpose of this experiment is determine if a natural product, garlic, can alter the gene expression of Streptococcus pyogenes. I hypothesized that garlic extracts will cause changes in its gene expression. To determine the following hypothesis, I had 8 falcon tubes - [Akili Norman](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7795): The Maglev ChallengeStoneybrook P.S. This project investigated whether a magnetically levitated vehicle could travel at a higher velocity than a wheeled vehicle (bound by friction) given the same applied force. Comparative time histories were calculated using initial and final velocities using lasers and data acquisition equipment and then documented. Accelerations were examined at different slopes - [Caitlin Martin Newnham](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7790): Capsaicin Admixture Found to Ease Initial Pain Using a Novel Invertebrate ModelA.B. Lucas S.S. Hot peppers contain the molecule Capsaicin, which causes an initial burning sensation followed by long-term numbness and, therefore, provides efficient pain relief. It has few side effects and no known drug interactions. To research Capsaicin, leeches were developed as an invertebrate - [Jessie MacAlpine](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7793): Carbon Dioxide-Friend or Foe?Algonquin P.S. My study investigates what happens to seeds as they germinate and if they are exposed to high levels of carbon dioxide. I made three terrariums, control, experimental 1 and experimental 2. I experimented for fifty days, and found that the seeds in the experimental 1 terrarium had a lower germination - [Tony Kwon](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7786): Garlic-Induced Gene Expression Changes in Streptococcus pyogenesA.B. Lucas S.S. This project hypothesized that a natural product like fresh garlic could decrease the virulence factor expression of S. pyogenes. To address the hypothesis, qRT-PCR was performed to see the decrease in transcriptions of tested virulence factors (speA, speC, slo, scp) in the presence of various garlic - [Wil Francolini](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7788): Scratch-Off Cards: Are You Being Manipulated to Lose?Central S.S. I want to determine what affect graphic design elements might have on an individual's attention and response. I want to test this by using a real example-I.e., how they might play a scratch-off card. Specifically, I want to determine if changing the colours and artwork on - [Jessie MacAlpine](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7778): Effect of CO2 on chronic cold tolerance and fertility in Drosophila melanogasterHuron Park S.S. This experiment looked at the effects of CO2 anaesthetic on chronic cold tolerance in Drosophila melanogaster. Both hypotheses were rejected as there was no mortality or reduced fertility in flies exposed to CO2. CO2 did cause chill coma recovery time to - [Charles Yin](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7784): Induction and detection of chemotatic protein S100A8 in RAW 264.7 cellsA.B. Lucas S.S. This study was performed to establish an in vitro basis for examining the effects of the chemokine S100A8 in cystic fibrosis lung disease. S100A8 expression was induced in RAW 264.7 macrophage using LPS. Western blotting and qRT-PCR were performed to detect S100A8 - [Grace Wang](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7782): Discovering ERK5's Role in Inhibiting Breast Cancer Cell Migration and InvasionA.B. Lucas S.S. Since death from cancer is mostly due to metastasis, preventing metastasis is critical. Two steps in metastasis are migration and invasion. The present study was undertaken to investigate the role of modulated ERK5 (extracellular-signal-regulated kinase-5) expression in breast cancer cell migration and - [Amila Samarabandu](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7780): Investigating effects of Capsaicin Induced Apoptosis via an Extrinsic PathwaysA.B. Lucas S.S. This project consists of using capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, to trigger apoptosis (cell suicide) in different cancer cell lines. The mechanics behind apoptosis are analysed, including the activation of caspases. Cancer cells, which would normally undergo apoptosis, somehow have disabled - [Victor Ling](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7776): Self-Driving, Accident-Free CarOrchard Park P.S. I created a prototype for revolutionary self-driving, accident-free cars by using two Lego Mindstorms kits. I programmed it to go to various destinations automatically by driving itself, changing lanes, making turns, stopping at obstacles (pedestrians, other cars, ...) and red traffic lights. This futuristic car can save 40,000 lives and - [Tony Kwon](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7774): Allium sativum as a Potential Antimicrobial against Group A Streptococcal InfectionA.B. Lucas S.S. This project investigated if a natural product, such as garlic, could be used to prevent or treat Group A Streptococcal infections. It discovered that garlic extract inhibits the growth of S. pyogenes, alters the transcription of multiple streptococcal virulence factors and affects - [Danila Alferov](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7772): From 3D to UBP Unidentified Brain PowerStoneybrook P.S. In this project I expect to discover a new visionary technique. Humans have developed the ability to use their paired parts of the body such as, hands and legs independently, at the same time. Why should an individual be limited by nature, to using his/hereyes only simultaneously - [Danila Alferov](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7754): Binocular Rivalry PolygraphStoneybrook P.S. Binocular rivalry occurs when each eye sees a different image. During rivalry, one image is seen for a few moments then the brain switches to the other image. Is it possible to measure the process of binocular rivalry? Can certain image attributes such as, colour, size, detail, and position, influence binocular - [Shens 2011](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7770): Passive RFID Based Object LocatorMountsfield P.S. AbstractWe have developed a passive RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) based object locator that can help people find misplaced items at home. This object locator is connected via Bluetooth to a computer and is ideally used for items misplaced within the home. The test results show that our system can - [Mofeed Sawan](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7836): Examination of the Microbial Effect of Red Sea Water Incursion into the Dead SeaOakridge Secondary School With the Dead Sea shrinking by 1 meter per year, connecting it to the Red Sea has been the most favoured solution. Research has shown that the Dead Sea is capable of holding life when diluted with freshwater. The - [Jessie MacAlpine](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7766): Suppressing weed germination using allelopathy of Alliaria petiolataHuron Park S.S. Alliaria petiolata is a successful invasive species in North America because it produces an allelochemical which inhibits germination. This experiment investigated if an extract of this chemical could be used to inhibit the germination of weeds in standing crops. After several pilot experiments, it was - [Victor Ling](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7764): Optimizing 2D-Circulating Fluidized Bed Performance: How Factors Affect ClusterLondon Central S.S. Circulating Fluidized Beds are crucial to many industry applications, particularly the multi-billion dollar oil refinery. When the machine operates, clusters form, which benefit applications involving heat and detriment applications involving reactions. A linear equation was discovered that accurately predicts cluster amounts with CFB operating - [Mohamad Kdri](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7762): Move That Body! The Muscular SystemLondon Islamic School I have conducted a study on the muscular system, providing thorough information and background knowledge. I have also conducted an experiment to test if gender, height, weight and muscle exercise plays a role in affecting your muscle endurance. I have also made some models made of playdough - [Andrew Johnson](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7760): Practical String Theory: Does Temperature Affect Vibration Decay of StringsCentral S.S. This experiment investigated the effects of temperature on the vibration decay rate of musical strings and wires. An environmental chamber and a custom built, computerized plucking apparatus were used to collect data. No significant relationship between temperature and vibration decay rate was found, but - [Aruni Jayatilaka](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7758): A Boost UpCentral S.S. This experiment was done to find whether a relationship exists between the distance of wounding (point where fertilizer is given from) from soil level and the growth of the plants (measured by stem height). There were 35 plants in total, with one control and four treatments. Each trial per plant lasted - [Jon Franchetto](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7756): Absolute Pitch - Nature or Nurture?Mountsfield P.S. This project about Absolute Pitch explores both the 'nature' and 'nurture' components that contribute to this ability. Research about absolute pitch spans across many areas of study including music and neurosciences. Both genetic and environmental factors have been studied with adult subjects; this project attempts to expand those - [Jeong Ho Jang](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7388): Gene Therapy for EpilepsyA.B. Lucas S.S. The expression of a voltage gated potassium channel (Kv1.6) is inappropriately increased in epileptic brain. Therefore a potential gene therapy that suppresses the expression of Kv1.6 protein may be therapeutic. This project identified a region of the Kv1.6 promoter that enhances expression in neurons but not in skin cells. - [TVSEF 2015 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10413): Grand Award Winners 2015 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 1043 Dan Alferov Senior Life Science Best in Fair Creating a Metric for the Perception of Facial Emotion to Aid in Diagnosis of Mood Disorder Lucas (A.B.) S.S. 1003 Waleed Sawan Junior Engineering Trip to the CWSF - [Teacher of the Year 2015](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10613): Teacher of the year 2015 London Christian Elementary School - [Teacher of the Year 2009](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=6752): Teacher of the year 2009 London Islamic School - [Teacher of the Year 2009](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=6750): Teacher of the year 2009 A.B. Lucas Secondary School - [Teacher of the Year 2010](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=6748): Teacher of the year 2010 Orchard Park Public School - [Teacher of the Year 2011](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=6746): Teacher of the year 2011 Mountsfield Public School - [Teacher of the Year 2012](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=6744): Teacher of the year 2012 Jeanne Sauvé French Immersion School - [Teacher of the Year 2013](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=6742): Teacher of the year 2013 Ryerson Public school - [Teacher of the Year 2014](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=6740): Teacher of the year 2014 A.B. Lucas Secondary School - [LDSTF 2013 Album](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10550): LDSTF 2013 Album - [LDSTF 2004 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10538): Grand Awards 2004 Project number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School 48 Ryan Divigalpitiya Junior Technological Trip To CWSF "The Claw" - Hydraulics At Work Masonville 76 Alex Jolliffe Junior Physical Science Trip To CWSF Hydrogen Prince Charles 201 Pencilla Lang Senior Technological Trip To CWSF Optical Tactile Sensors For - [LDSTF Winners 2006](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10463): Grand Awards 2006 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 33 David Wang Senior Life Science Best In Fair Engineering A Cure For Diabetes A.B. Lucas 8 Austen Berlet Senior Physical Science Summer Job At Western University Formulation Of Einstein Field Equation Through Curved Newtonian Space Time Lord - [LDSTF Winners 2007](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10450): Grand Award Winners 2007 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 94 Shay Seiler Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF - 3M Company Award What Do Worms Like? North Meadows 7 Jonathan McLeod Senior Technological Trip to CWSF - Gamma Dynacare & SHARCNET Training System for Minimally Invasive - [LDSTF 2008 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10533): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2008 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 5 Jessie MacAlpine Junior Physical Science Trip to CWSF3M Company Award Carbon Dioxide-The Death of Plants? Algonquin Public School 64 Tony Kwon Intermediate Life Science Trip to CWSFGamma Dynacare & SHARCNET Altering the Gene Expression of Streptococcus - [LDSTF Winners 2009](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10527): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2009 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 123 Akili Norman Junior Physical Science Trip to CWSF 3M Company Award The Maglev Challenge Stoneybrook 12 Jessie MacAlpine Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF Faculty of Science CO2-Friend or Foe? Algonquin Public School 22 Wil Francolini - [LDSTF Winners 2010](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10522): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2010 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 1094 Amila Samarabandu Senior Life Science Best in Fair. Ontario MRI Stepping Stone Award The Effects of Capsaicin on Cancerous Cells Lucas (A.B.) S.S. 1029 Danila Alferov Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF From 3D to UBP - [LDSTF Winners 2012](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10505): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2012 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 1002 Junru (Jerry) Chen Senior Technological Best in Fair Robotic Watering System Central S.S. 1030 Mohamad Kadri Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF The Effect of Antioxidants and Free Radicals on Seed Germination London Islamic School 1050 - [LDSTF Winners 2011](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10516): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2011 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 1004 Jessie MacAlpine Intermediate Life Science Best in Fair Utilizing allelopathy of Alliaria petiolata to inhibit weed germination in standing crops Huron Park 1148 Danila Alferov Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF Binocular Rivalry Polygraph Stoneybrook 1017 - [LDSTF Winners 2012](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10512): Grand Award Winners 2012 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 1002 Junru (Jerry) Chen Senior Technological Best in Fair Robotic Watering System Central S.S. 1030 Mohamad Kadri Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF The Effect of Antioxidants and Free Radicals on Seed Germination London Islamic School 1050 - [LDSTF Winners 2013](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10500): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2013 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 1116 Jessie MacAlpine Senior Life Science Best in Fair Mustard Oil as an Apicomplexan-Targeting Drug Therapy for Plasmodium falciparum Huron Park 1004 Sanah Pallithotungal Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF Left or Right? Al-Taqwa Islamic School (Elementary) - [TVSEF Winners 2014](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10497): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2014 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 1010 Aleksa Bjelogrlic Intermediate Engineering Best in Fair Autonomous Landmine Detection System Central S.S. 1023 Victor Ling Senior Physical Science Best in Fair Unlocking the Geology of Mars Central S.S. 1018 Waleed Sawan Junior Engineering Trip to - [LDSTF Winners 2005](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10469): Grand Awards 2005 Project number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 111 Sarvesh Varma Senior Technological Best In Fair Image Guided Robotic Needle Insertion A.B. Lucas 202 Nikhita Singh Junior Physical Science Trip To CWSF Pots And Pans Orchard Park 7 David Wang Intermediate Life Science Trip To CWSF - [TVSEF 2004 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9255): Grand Awards 2004 Project number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School 48 Ryan Divigalpitiya Junior Technological Trip To CWSF "The Claw" - Hydraulics At Work Masonville 76 Alex Jolliffe Junior Physical Science Trip To CWSF Hydrogen Prince Charles 201 Pencilla Lang Senior Technological Trip To CWSF Optical Tactile Sensors For - [LDSTF 2007 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5182): Grand Award Winners 2007 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 94 Shay Seiler Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF - 3M Company Award What Do Worms Like? North Meadows 7 Jonathan McLeod Senior Technological Trip to CWSF - Gamma Dynacare & SHARCNET Training System for Minimally Invasive - [LDSTF 2008 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5180): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2008 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 5 Jessie MacAlpine Junior Physical Science Trip to CWSF3M Company Award Carbon Dioxide-The Death of Plants? Algonquin Public School 64 Tony Kwon Intermediate Life Science Trip to CWSFGamma Dynacare & SHARCNET Altering the Gene Expression of Streptococcus - [LDSTF 2009 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5177): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2009 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 123 Akili Norman Junior Physical Science Trip to CWSF 3M Company Award The Maglev Challenge Stoneybrook 12 Jessie MacAlpine Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF Faculty of Science CO2-Friend or Foe? Algonquin Public School 22 Wil Francolini - [LDSTF 2010 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5174): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2010 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 1094 Amila Samarabandu Senior Life Science Best in Fair. Ontario MRI Stepping Stone Award The Effects of Capsaicin on Cancerous Cells Lucas (A.B.) S.S. 1029 Danila Alferov Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF From 3D to UBP - [LDSTF Winners 2011](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5170): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2011 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 1004 Jessie MacAlpine Intermediate Life Science Best in Fair Utilizing allelopathy of Alliaria petiolata to inhibit weed germination in standing crops Huron Park 1148 Danila Alferov Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF Binocular Rivalry Polygraph Stoneybrook 1017 - [LDSTF 2012 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5168): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2012 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 1002 Junru (Jerry) Chen Senior Technological Best in Fair Robotic Watering System Central S.S. 1030 Mohamad Kadri Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF The Effect of Antioxidants and Free Radicals on Seed Germination London Islamic School 1050 - [LDSTF Winners 2013](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5166): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2013 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 1116 Jessie MacAlpine Senior Life Science Best in Fair Mustard Oil as an Apicomplexan-Targeting Drug Therapy for Plasmodium falciparum Huron Park 1004 Sanah Pallithotungal Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF Left or Right? Al-Taqwa Islamic School (Elementary) - [TVSEF 2014 Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5152): GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2014 Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name 1010 Aleksa Bjelogrlic Intermediate Engineering Best in Fair Autonomous Landmine Detection System Central S.S. 1023 Victor Ling Senior Physical Science Best in Fair Unlocking the Geology of Mars Central S.S. 1018 Waleed Sawan Junior Engineering Trip to - [Volunteers](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=675): Welcome Volunteers! We cannot run the science fair without the dedication of our volunteers. The Science Fair offers numerous opportunities to help support the next generation of Canada's scientists. Description of all the Volunteer Opportunities. Please Contact Us if you would like to volunteer. - [Volunteer Opportunities 2015](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=78): Volunteer Opportunities 2015 We have many opportunities for volunteers, below. We welcome all who would like to help with the science fair. Please complete the volunteer application form for any of the activities below. Friday 27 March 2015. 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thames Hall Gymnasium ACTIVITY FROM TO NEED DETAILS Set Up 4:15 5:15 - [Paypal Donation](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10305): PAYPAL DONATION Thank you for your donation to the Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair. Your transaction has been completed, and a thank you letter and tax receipt will be mailed in a few days. You will also receive a receipt from Paypal. You may log into your account at www.paypal.com/ca to view details of - [TVSEF 2015 Competition Projects](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10146) - [TVSEF 2015 Award Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=10151) - [TVSEF 2015 Exhibition Projects](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9830) - [Results](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4621): TVSEF Years past TVSEF winners Photos 2009-2014 Photo Gallery 2015 Photo Gallery 2014 Photo Gallery 2013 Photo Gallery 2012 Photo Gallery 2011 Photo Gallery 2010 Photo Gallery 2009 - [Workshops 2015 Draft](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9520): This is a draft page that we will copy over to the published workshop once it is finalized. Workshops. Friday 27 March 2015 Coordinators: Carlie Scalesse and Mary Nguyen Grades 4 - 5 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 6:30 pm - 7:10 pm Judging Judging Dr. Pauline Barmby Department of Physics & - [European Union Contest for Young Scientists](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7671): European Union Contest for Young Scientists Youth Science Canada selects one or two students each year to attend this event 2013 Prague, Czech Republic Jessie MacAlpine Mustard Oil as an Apicomplexan-targeting Drug Therapy for Plasmodium falciparum International Cooperation Award - [University Scholarships](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=24): University Scholarship Ryan was the winner of a University Entrance Scholarship AWARD SPONSOR University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship University of Ottawa - [Workshop for Parents](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2008): Workshop for Parents We are pleased to offer a workshop specifically for parents. Presenter: Kelly MacAlpine how the fair is run how the judging works how parents can help to support their kids in science fairs Date: Saturday 6 April 2013 Location: Faculty of Education: Room 2040 Time: 9:45 am - 10:30 am Download the - [Bylaws](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=89): Bylaws Download LDSTF Bylaws September 2011 - [About the Fair](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4457): What We Do We support, encourage & operate activities that promote the advancement of science and technology among students of all ages and abilities, to benefit both the educational systems and the community. We find the kids that will change the world! We Open Doors You Never Knew Existed - [Parents](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1086): Welcome Parents! Thank you for taking the time to support your favourite student in science fairs. Science fairs open doors that you didn't even know existed. "Science is everything we know about the physical universe, and how we know it. An education in science and technology is nothing less than the power to transform the - [Judges](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2): Judges Judges in action. Photo: Patrick Whippey JUDGING AT THE SCIENCE FAIR A superb judging system is a key component of any science fair. Judges spend a few hours encouraging the next generation of Canada's scientists, helping to ensure that we have a scientifically literate population that knows the importance of evidence based information - [Horticultural Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4197): Horticultural Award Sponsor Don McLeod, in memory of Mary and Charlie McLeod. Award $50 Number of Awards One Criteria The project which most effectively educates others about horticulture. Subject could be on trees, plants, shrubs, bushes, vegetables, fruit, soil, fertilizer, composting, landscaping etc. Conditions This award is open to all age categories. If the winner - [Aquatic Flora and Aquatic Fauna Award Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9281): Aquatic Flora and Aquatic Fauna Award Sponsor Don McLeod - HAPAV et filme inc. Award $50 Number of Awards One Criteria A Junior project related to aquatic flora - such as algae, seaweed, phytoplankton; aquatic fauna - such as seals, beavers, muskrats, whales, dolphins, zooplankton; fish, and crustaceans Conditions If the winner is a group - [Renewable Energy Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9275): Renewable Energy Award Sponsor Don McLeod - HAPAV et filme inc. Award $50 Number of Awards One Criteria The Junior project that demonstrates new creative renewable energy ideas or enhances known renewable technologies for development, storage and transportation. Conditions If the winner is a group project, the cash award will be shared Thank You Letter - [](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3140): EpiCenter Medical Health & Safety Award Sponsor EpiCenter Medical. Award Cash Award of $50 Number of Awards One Criteria An outstanding project in any category that focuses on Health & Safety. Condition If the winner is a group project, the cash award will be shared. Thank You Letter Elizabeth Goldenberg and Dr. Mark Greenwald EpiCenter - [Environmental Education Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1591): Environmental Education Award Sponsor Don McLeod - HAPAV et filme inc. Award $50 Number of Awards One Criteria The junior project which most effectively educates others about an environmental issue. Conditions If the winner is a group project, the cash award will be shared Thank You Letter Don McLeod P.O. Box 24044, 301 Oxford St - [Facilities](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9194): Facilities - [Judging Process](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=9128): Judging Process JUDGING AT THE SCIENCE FAIR A superb judging system is a key component of any science fair. Judges spend a few hours encouraging the next generation of Canada's scientists, helping to ensure that we have a scientifically literate population that knows the importance of evidence based information and opinion. Visit the links in - [Timetable for Judges](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4228): Timetable for JudgesSaturday 28 March 2015 Exhibits: Thames Hall Judging Breakout Rooms: Somverville house The timetable will probably change as planning proceeds. Time Grades 6 - 12 Divisional and Special Award Judging 8:45 am Pick up your judging package in Somerville House Room 3345 9:00 am Judging orientation in Somerville House Room 3345 9:30 am - [Become a Donor](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4626) - [D Alferov](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7752) - [Danila Alferov](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7768) - [Judging Committee Old Do Not Use](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=36): Judging Committee Delfina Mazzuca-Siroen Junior Life Science Phil Dean Junior Physical Science Jeff Regan Junior Technology Lynn Watson-Lee Junior Product Evaluation Susan Koval Intermediate & Senior Life Science John Dickinson Intermediate & Senior - Physical Science & Technology Spencer Seiler Special Awards Susan Lindsay Exhibition Caroline Whippey Executive Assistant Patrick Whippey Chief Judge Roles Chief - [Teachers](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=71): Welcome Teachers! Teachers are an integral part of the science fair community. You inspire students in your classes every day. Thank you for taking the time to support the LDSTF. Science Fairs open doors you didn't even know existed. If you need some resources for your students, please click here. If you would like some - [Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=31): Winners London District Science & Technology Fair Winners of all Awards from 2007 onwards Canada Wide Science Fair Our students selected for the Canada Wide Science Fair Intel International Science & Engineering Fair Our students selected for the Intel International Science & Enginering Fair - [Teachers Celebration Event](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1221): Teacher Appreciation Event Sponsors: Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Education We invite all teachers who entered students into the London District Science & Technology Fair, or who held a science fair at their school, to come to an appreciation event. While we hope you will come to the full event, we know you - [LDSTF Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=606): Award Winners at the London District Science & Technology Fair Elementary students in grades 4 and 5 enjoy their first science fair 2006 2007 - [Other](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=80) - [Parking](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=95): Parking Free Parking is available throughout the Fair at the Faculty of Education, Althouse College. - [CWSF - Award Description](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=139): Canada Wide Science Fair Award Name Canada Wide Science Fair Award Sponsors 3M Company Gamma Dynacare; Sharcnet Ministry of Research and Innovation Award Trip to the Canada Wide Science Fair. Number of Awards Up to Seven Students. Criteria The best eligible projects will be selected. Condition Subject to funding, up to seven students will be - [CWSF 2013 Do Not Use](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7412) - [Dan & Sheila Thorsley Award Old Do Not Use](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7659) - [Results Page Template This is the Page Name](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7684) - [Dan & Sheila Thorsley Award Old. Do not Use](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1325): Dan and Sheila Thorsley Award Dan and Sheila Thorsley, together with their family, played major roles in the London and District Science Fair for many years, culminating in the Canada Wide Science Fair in 2000. When Dan retired from the G.A. Wheable Centre for Adult Education, The London District Science & Technology Fair sponsored these - [ISEF Old version Do Not Use](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=586): Intel International Science & Enginering Fair Old Version Do Not Use This is a separate competition from the Regional Science Fair. Details can be found at the Youth Science Canada Team Canada web site. 18 students are selected from all of Canada to form Team Canada - ISEF. 2013 Phoenix, Arizona Dan Alferov Jessie MacAlpine - [Special](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=26): Special Awards The Hon. Chris Bentley, Minister of Energy, gives an award to Chenghao. Photo: Mitch Zimmer Every student is eligible for the all Special Awards available in their age category. A team of judges is appointed for every Special Award, and they consider every eligible project in the fair. SPECIAL AWARD SPONSOR - [At the fair](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7645): For parents at the fair Workshop for Parents Directions to the fair - [Judging Forms - second page](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4708) - [Sponsorship Levels](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=5118) - [School Trophies - Winners](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2694): School Trophies Year Junior Intermediate Senior 2013 Orchard Park P.S. A.B. Lucas S.S. Central S.S. 2012 Orchard Park P.S. A.B. Lucas S.S. A.B. Lucas S.S. 2011 Orchard Park P.S. Central S.S. A.B.Lucas S.S. 2010 Stoneybrook P.S. A.B.Lucas S.S A.B.Lucas S.S. 2009 Sherwood Fox A.B.Lucas S.S A.B.Lucas S.S. 2008 St. Raphael’s A.B.Lucas S.S Central S.S. 2007 - [Intel ISEF news](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=69): Intel ISEF Team Canada 2008 at UOIT just prior to leaving for Atlanta. In 2013 Youth Science Canada will select about twenty students to attend the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair, to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, which attracts 1500 finalists from over 40 countries. Canada does very well in this competition, and - [Photos](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7561) - [Other Competitions](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7371): Resources Regarding Other Competitions Coming Soon! - [Other Organizations](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7374): Other Organizations dedicated to Science and Learning Coming soon! - [WISE - Free University Course ](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=7525): WISE The WISE program at Western University allows Grade 11 and 12 students to take a university course for free while they are still in high school. Students must have a strong average each year in high school, have completed 22 credits and be a full time student to be eligible. Students can choose which - [Teacher of the Year](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1703): [wr_row][wr_column span="span12"][wr_text]Teacher of the Year Andi Sedig 2013 Ryerson Public School Susan Miller 2012 Jeanne Sauvé French Immersion Jennifer Dodds 2011 Mountsfield Public School Lise Goyette 2010 Orchard Park Public School Katy Farrow 2009 A. B. Lucas Safa Sawan 2009 London Islamic School [/wr_text][/wr_column][/wr_row] - [Photo Gallery 2012](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2642): Proud Winners of the Product Evaluation Division Photo Gallery 2012 Click on any thumbnail to see the full screen version Pictures by Scott Curoe, Don McLeod and Mitch Zimmer. Exhibits Award Winners and Presenters General - [Photo Gallery 2013](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3643): Proud Winners of the Junior Physical Honourable Mention Award Photo Gallery 2013 Click on any thumbnail to see the full screen version Pictures by Scott Curoe, and Mitch Zimmer. Exhibits Award Winners and Presenters General - not yet available - [Photo Gallery 2009](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1732): The Hon. Chris Bentley presents an award Photo Gallery 2009 Click on the thumbnails to see an enlarged image Awards Ceremony by Mitch Zimmer Awards Ceremony by Scott Curoe Activities Exhibits General - [Photo Gallery 2010](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1746): Jeff Regan from Bell presents an award Picture Gallery 2010 Click on any thumbnail to see the full screen version Pictures by Scott Curoe Activities Awards Ceremony Exhibits without the students Exhibits with the students General Pictures by Mitch Zimmer Awards Ceremony - [Photo Gallery 2011](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1762): Grace Wang celebrates Best in Fair with her Lucas team Photo Gallery 2011 Click on any thumbnail to see the full screen version Pictures by Scott Curoe and Mitch Zimmer Exhibits Award Winners and Presenters General - [Other](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=713): Other Awards School Trophies Teacher Awards University Scholarships - [Competitions](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=371) - [Sanofi Biogenius Canada](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3242) - [Rotary Global Grant Scholarship](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2914) - [](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2936) - [London District Science Olymics](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1312) - [Mentors from CIHR](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1364) - [How to do a project](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=76) - [Workshop - Rocks From Space](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1527): Rocks from Space During this workshop we will explore what meteorites really are, where they come from and how they form. We will identify how to tell if a "meteorite" actually came from space and discuss what scientists look for when answering that question. The hands on portion will focus on differentiating and understanding the - [Workshop - Liquid Nitrogen Demonstrations](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1531): Liquid Nitrogen Demonstrations Professor Patrick Whippey and Peter Frank, Department of Physics & Astronomy. Liquid Nitrogen boils at -196 degrees Celcius, about 215 degrees below room temperature. Through a series of demonstrations we will explore the physics of the very cold, and the effect of low temperatures on balloons, vegetables, copper and other materials. - [Workshop - Astronomy](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2432): Workshop - Astronomy Dr. Pauline Barmby Grades 4 - 5 Have you ever wondered what an astronomer does? Do they stay up all night and sleep all day? Do they live on mountaintops? Where do you go to school to be an astronomer? How much do astronomers get paid? And what do they really do - [Workshop Motors LTS](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2556): Motors Motors are everywhere! From giant machinery to small toys, we're always using them in everyday life. Join Let's Talk Science at Western University to learn how motors work and to make a real working motor using simple materials." - [Workshop - WE FIRST](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3515): WE FIRST Robotics Western Engineering FIRST Robotics Mentorship Club (WE FIRST) mentors FIRST Robotics high school teams from London area. FIRST teams build 120 lbs. robots in 6 weeks with the help of Western mentors. This year FIRST robotics competition (FRC) teams had to design and build a robot to score as many - [Workshop - Discovery Western Rubber Band Cars](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3523): Rubber Band Cars Learn about energy as you design and build your own rubber band powered cars using everyday materials. Students will have the opportunity to test and modify their cars to come up with the best possible design. We will be testing the cars for best distance, speed and style! - [Workshop Template - 30 Minute Workshops](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4104): Workshops Template 30 Minute Workshops Workshop Coordinator: Carlie Scalese Saturday NN March 201N Grades 4 -5 Group 1 Group 2 1:00 pm - 1:40 pm Activity 1 Room 2051 Activity 2 Room 2038 1:45 pm - 2:25 pm Activity 2 Room 2038 Activity 1 Room 2051 Grades 6 - 8 Group 1 Group 2 Group - [Workshop - London Children's Museum](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4148): Potato Battery Experiment Jessie Collins Can a potato really power a light? Learn about electricity and create "batteries" using produce! - [Workshop Astronomy 2014](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4155): Tools of the Astronomer Dr. Pauline Barmby Students will learn about digital images, telescopes and spectrographs. There will be hands-on activities as well as some presentation-format. - [Workshop - CPSX 2014](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4159): Centre for Planetary Science & Exploration The Challenges of Getting to Space Getting to space is not as easy as most sci-fi movies portray. There are many obstacles that scientists and engineers must face to successfully design and launch a mission. This presentation will outline some of the motivations, challenges, and innovative designs for going - [Workshop - Discovery Western Mars Rover Challenge](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4218): Mars Rover Challenge You and your team of engineers have been given the task to design and build a mars rover! Each team will have 30 minutes to design and build their mars rover. Once everyone has done their final testing we will compete to see which mars rover is able to travel the furthest - [Workshop - Fun with DNA - LTS](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4306): Fun with DNA Have you ever wondered what DNA is and what it looks like? Are you curious about the genetic material that determines the characteristics of all living organisms? Come to "Fun with DNA" to ask your questions and learn about the building blocks of life. - [Workshop Template 30 Minute & 1Hour Workshops](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4109): Workshops Template 30 Minute & 1 Hour Workshops Workshop Coordinator: Carlie Scalese Saturday NN March 201N Grades 4 -5 Group 1 Group 2 1:00 pm - 1:40 pm Activity 1 Room 2051 Activity 2 Room 2038 1:45 pm - 2:25 pm Activity 2 Room 2038 Activity 1 Room 2051 Grades 6 - 8 Group 1 - [Workshops](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=888): Workshops Workshop Coordinator: Carlie Scalese Saturday 31 March 2012 Grades 4 -5 Group 1 Group 2 1:00pm - 1:40pm Super Science Activities Room 2051 Rick Pardo Astronomy Presentation Room 2038 Pauline Barmby 1:45pm - 2:25pm Astronomy Presentation Room 2038 Pauline Barmby Super Science Activities Room 2051 Rick Pardo Grades 6 - 8 Group 1 Group - [Workshops 2013](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4022): Workshops Workshop Coordinator: Carlie Scalesse Saturday 6 April 2013 NB: Workshop Schedule is Subject To Change. Grades 4 -5 Group 6 1:00pm - 1:25pm Super Science Activities Room 2051 Susan Lindsay 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Liquid Nitrogen Presentation Auditorium Patrick Whippey 2:00pm - 2:25pm Super Science Activities Room 2051 Susan Lindsay Grades 6 - - [Workshops 2012](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4031): Workshops Workshop Coordinator: Carlie Scalese Saturday 31 March 2012 Grades 4 -5 Group 1 Group 2 1:00pm - 1:40pm Super Science Activities Room 2051 Rick Pardo Astronomy Presentation Room 2038 Pauline Barmby 1:45pm - 2:25pm Astronomy Presentation Room 2038 Pauline Barmby Super Science Activities Room 2051 Rick Pardo Grades 6 - 8 Group 1 Group - [Workshops Template - 50 Minute Workshops](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4089): Workshops Workshop Coordinator: Carlie Scalesse Saturday 5 April 2014 Grades 4 -5 Group 1 Group 2 1:00 pm - 1:40 pm Science Activity London Children's Museum Room 2051 Astronomy Presentation Pauline Barmby Room 2038 1:45 pm - 2:25 pm Astronomy Presentation Pauline Barmby Room 2038 Science Activity London Children's Museum Room 2051 Grades 6 - - [Teacher Awards 2009](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=733): Teachers of the Year 2009 Katy Farrow A.B. Lucas Secondary School - [Teacher Award 2010](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1171): Teacher of the Year 2010 Lise Goyette Orchard Park Elementary School - [Teacher Award 2012](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1777): Teacher of the Year 2011 Jennifer Dodds Mountsfield Public School - [Teacher of the Year 2012](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2678): Teacher of the Year 2012 Susan Miller Jeanne Sauvé French Immersion - [Teacher of the Year 2013](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3695): Teacher of the Year 2013 Andi Sedig Ryerson Public School - [Rachel Zimmerman](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2220): Rachel Zimmerman is one of a number of distinguished Alumni of the London & District Science Fair program. In grade seven, she used an a computer called the Atari to program Bliss Symbols, a system of communicating that helps those who have language challenges to communicate through pictures, rather than letters and words. She - [Rotary Literacy Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2470): Rotary Literacy Award Sponsor Rotary Club of London South Award $100 and a Plaque. Number of Awards One. Criteria The junior project most well presented by young scientists in grades 6-8. Conditions If the winner is a group project, then the cash award will be shared. Thank You Letter Gerry Fenwick The Rotary Club of - [R'BOT Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2546): R'BOT Award for Excellence in Robotics or Electronics Sponsor R'BOT Canada Award $100 Number of Awards One Criteria Best project that involves Robotics or Electronics. Condition Open to any Category, grades 6 - 12. Thank You Letter Dr. Mike Skeini R'Bot 14 Anderson St, St. Catharines ON L2M 4V8 - [PURDUE PHARMA CANADA AWARD IN HEALTH SCIENCES](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3510): Purdue Pharma Canada Award in Health Sciences Sponsor Purdue Pharma Canada Award $50 Cash Award and Certificate Number of Awards One Criteria This award is provided to a project in the health sciences area that demonstrates the application of good scientific method and has been completed by a student in grades 7-12. Condition If the - [Discovery Western Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=194): Discovery Western Award Sponsor Discovery Western Award One week at the Discovery Western Science Camp Number of Awards One Criteria An excellent Junior project with some engineering content Condition Restricted to Individual projects - [Energy Ambassador Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=200): Energy Ambassador Award Sponsor Hydro One Facilitator Youth Science Ontario Award $100 and a certificate Number of Awards One Criteria A Junior, Intermediate, or Senior project of outstanding scientific quality and whose primary focus is the distribution, supply management, use or conservation of electrical energy. If a suitable project relating to electrical energy is not - [Email Test Page](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=487): Email Me - [Form Test 3](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=701): [form 3 "Test 3"] - [Home Page Archive](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1149): Set Up Time for Students Use this page to store the code used before the fair for registration etc. Find your set up time here Location of the Fair Alhouse College, home of the Faculty of Education, The University of Western Ontario. Video Contest - New for 2010 This new additon to the Science Fair - [Home - Test Page](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2064): Team London 2011 Back: Kelly MacAlpine, Victor Ling, Danila Alferov, Adam Sawan, Mohamed Kadri, Jon Francetto, Andrew Johnston, Ted Medzon, Front: Gary Shen, Carl Shen. Aruni Jayatilaka, Jessie MacAlpine. Congratulations on winning One Gold, Two Silver and Four Bronze Medals. Jessie also won a Statistical Award, and a trip to Australia. 42st Annual Thames Valley - [Countdown Timer Test](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2264): COUNTDOWN CLOCK WIDGETS - [Archived HTML Code](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2450): Archive of html code Use this page to archive snippets of code that might be used again. University of Nipissing Scholarship. Archived from https://tvsef.ca/awards/other-awards/other/ Nipissing University Entrance ScholarshipNipissing University ******************************** Stiller Prize from https://tvsef.ca/awards/special/ The Stiller Centre Commercialization AwardThe Stiller Centre for Technology Commercialization ******************************* Ministry of the Environment Special Award Environmental Innovator AwardMinistry of - [Image Test Page](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3036) - [Awards](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=17): Controller Gina Barber awards the Best Elementary School Trophy to St. Raphael. Photo: Mitch Zimmer DIVISIONAL AWARDS Junior Category, grades 6 - 8: we give two First, two Second and two Third Place awards, plus honourable mentions, in each of the Divisions. Intermediate Category, grades 9 - 10: we give one First, one Second - [OAML Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=230): Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories Sponsor Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories Facilitator Youth Science Ontario Award $100 and a certificate Number of Awards One Criteria An outstanding project in disciplines such as Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Toxicology, and Forensic Science, and incorporating analytical laboratory methods, such as analytical techniques or physical methods of analysis, for example - [People's Choice Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=235): People's Choice Award Sponsor Joe and Kara Barfett Award Cash Award of $100 Number of Awards One Criteria Each Exhibitor casts one vote for this award. Conditions If the winner is a group project, the cash will be shared Thank You Letter The Barfett Family P.O. Box 24044 301 Oxford St West, London, Ontario, Canada, - [UOIT Innovation Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=239): UOIT Innovation Award Sponsor University of Ontario Institute of Technology Facilitator Youth Science Ontario Award $100 and a Certificate Number of Awards One. Criteria Projects demonstrating the most innovative development, adaptation, or use of technology in any subject area. Junior, Intermediate or Senior projects are eligible. Conditions If the winner is a group project, then - [PEO Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=951): PEO Award Sponsor The Professional Engineers of Ontario Award One Hundred Dollars Number of Awards One Criteria A project in any Category that demonstrates excellence in Engineering. Conditions If a group project wins this award, the prize money will be shared. Thank You Letter Sherman Y. T. Lang, Ph.D., P.Eng. Industrial Technology Advisor National Research - [The Stiller Centre Commercialization Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=958): The Stiller Centre Commercialization Award Sponsor The Stiller Centre for Technology Commercialization Award $100 gift certificate Number of Awards One Criteria A superior project that has commercialization potential. The project would depict innovation, originality, vision, market development potential and entrepreneurial aptitude. This award is open to all projects. Condition If the winner is a group - [CRA Documents](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4013): Canada Revenue Agency Youth Science London name approved. - [Children's Museum Award (copy)](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=941): Children's Museum Award Sponsor Children's Museum Award 1st - Children's museum sweater and a family membership to the museum (which gives free admission to other institutions across Canada). 2nd - Children's museum T-shirt and family membership. 3rd - Children's museum T-shirt and family membership. In addition we will invite the winners to come display their - [Contact the TVSEF](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4913) - [Althouse Room 2038](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4342): Room 2038 - [logos](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3901) - [Lawson Health Research Institute Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=220): Lawson Health Research Institute Award Sponsor Lawson Health Research Institute Award $100 gift certificate from Chapters; Plaque. Number of Awards Three, one in each of the Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories Criteria Projects that best exemplify medical health research. Condition If the winner is a group project, then the gift certificate will be shared. - [Information not available](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3964): Hello The information you are looking for has not been posted yet. It will be posted as soon as it is available. - [Industry Canada](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4003): Industry Canada Letters Patent Certificate of Continuation - [IEEE Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3114): IEEE Award Sponsor The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers - London Section. Award Fifty Dollars and a certificate. Number of Awards Two Criteria Any project in any Category related to the following topics:- Power, Energy, and Sustainability - Biomedical Engineering - Computer (software & hardware) and Communications - Robotics Conditions If a group project - [Feedback Forms](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1244): Feedback Forms An important part of judging is writing good feedback forms. Both the students and their parents take the advice given very seriously, so we are obligated to ensure that these are of high quality. Elements of good feedback forms are: The tone is positive and upbeat. They are written in sentences, not bullet - [Environmental Innovator Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=212): Environmental Innovator Award Sponsor Ontario Ministry of the Environment Facilitator Youth Science Ontario Award $100 and a certificate. Number of Awards One Criteria The Environmental Innovator Award will be given to an outstanding project in any category which demonstrates a creative approach to an environmental problem that could lead to cleaner air, land or water. - [Contact the TVSEF](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4915) - [LDSTF Photo Gallery](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1709): Photo Gallery The London District Science & Technology Fair in Action! 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2000 - [Divisions](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=39): Divisions, Categories & Types Categories Elementary Junior Intermediate Senior Divisions Grades 4-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-10 Grades 11-12 Exhibition Yes No No No Product Evaluation No Yes No No Life Sciences No Yes Yes Yes Physical Sciences No Yes Yes Yes Engineering No Yes Yes Yes Types of Project Experiment Undertake an investigation to test - [Documents](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=72): Documents and Resources Smarter Science Smarter Science is a framework for teaching and learning science in grades 1–12 and for developing the skills of inquiry, creativity, and innovation in a meaningful and engaging manner. Students engaged in Smarter Science-based activities are actively investigating and problem solving, enabled by a teacher who helps them address challenges - [Divisional](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=20): Divisional Awards A.B. Lucas won the Best Intermediate School Trophy in 2008. Photo: Mitch Zimmer Presented by Gerry Kidder, V.P. Research, Western. Divisions Life Science Physical Science Engineering Product Evaluation Grades 6 - 8 Junior Junior Junior Junior Grades 9 - 10 Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Grades 11 - 12 Senior Senior Senior Cash - [Astronomy](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=181): Astronomy Award Name International Year of Astronomy Award Sponsors Department of Physics & Astronomy; The Royal Astonomical Society Award To Be Announced Number of Awards 2 Criteria The project that best demonstrates a knowledge and enthusiasm for Astronomy. One award will be given to a Junior project; one award will be given to an Intermediate - [Health & Safety Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1154): Health and Safety Award Sponsor Ender/Goldenberg family and Onespot Allergy. Award Cash Award of $50 Number of Awards One Criteria An outstanding project in any category that focusses on Health & Safety in the home. Condition If the winner is a group project, the cash award will be shared. Thank You Letter Elizabeth Goldenberg Onespot - [EnviroExpo Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=206): EnviroExpo Award Sponsor Via Rail Facilitator Youth Science Canada Award $100 Number of Awards One Criteria The EnviroExpo Special Award challenges youth to take on a pressing environmental issue and apply the combined skills of art and science to attack it. In addition to traditional scientific content, projects must incorporate an artistic discipline and fall - [Engineers Without Borders](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1549): Water for the World Engineers Without Borders is a non-profit organization that works to eradicate poverty through work in Africa and through public awareness projects in Canada.In this hands-on workshop, students will gain a better understanding of water poverty in developing countries, the importance of having access to clean water, where we get our clean - [Grand](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=22): Grand Awards Ratna receives her Grand Award from The Hon. Deb Matthews The Grand Awards are the trips to the Canada Wide Science Fair. The Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair is allowed to send a maximum of ten students plus two delegates to the Canada Wide Science Fair each year. The number we send - [Mentors from VROC](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2018): Mentors from VROC Partners In Research (PIR) is pleased to announce that Virtual Researcher On Call (VROC), its educational program, has added to its action plan to encourage students in grades 5 – 12 to enter into the field of research. This initiative will augment the curriculum and provide information from researchers on the possibilities - [Mission](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=93): Mission Statement To support, encourage & operate activities that promote the advancement of science and technology among students of all ages and abilities: to benefit both the educational systems and the community in general. - [Nipissing University](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=162): Nipissing University Sponsor Nipissing University's Faculty of Arts and Science Award $1,000 admission award Number of Awards One Criteria Nipissing University's Faculty of Arts and Science will offer a $1,000 admission award to the senior project that is considered to be the most deserving by their Ontario regional science fair organization. The award is intended - [Home 5](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4677): TVSEF 2014 TVSEF 2015 Friday March 27 – Sunday March 29 2015 Althouse College, Western University Registration opens in January and closes on March 13, 2015Forty Five Years of Success CWSF 2014 Don McLeod (Delegate) David Wu, David Kim, Gary Shen, Mohamad Kadri, Waleed Sawan, Carl Shen, Aleksa Bjelogrlic, Victor Ling, Sasha Bodak, SeanHo Jang, - [Home Test Page Patrick 01](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4669): Science Fair 2014 - [Committee Meetings](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=3977): Upcoming Committee Meetings Thursday 20 February 2014; Room 301 in The Stiller Centre Monday 17 March 2014; Room 301 in The Stiller Centre Monday 14 April 2014; Room 301 in The Stiller Centre Wednesday 25 June 2014 - AGM and dinner. Windermere Manor Upcoming Judging Meetings Thursday 6 March 2014 Room 26 in the Physics - [](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4456): Youth Science London Presents the 44th Annual Saturday April 5 – Sunday April 6 2014 Althouse College, Western University Registration is now open! Click here to register for the science fair Registration closes on March 26, 2014, in - [Workshop - Bizarre Life Forms](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4222): Bizarre Life Forms Participants will examine some of the most bizarre life forms, both ancient and modern, to have ever existed on Earth. The relevance of these unusual life forms and their behaviours to the understanding of evolutionary processes, including those affecting human health will also be examined. In addition, you will learn first-hand how - [Feedback - Verbal](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=4257): Feedback Judges will be giving the students verbal feedback, instead of the written feedback used in previous years. Each Divisional Judge will be responsible for giving verbal feedback to one or two students. During your morning interviews, make notes of items you might wish to discuss. The feedback will be given in ten minute discussions - [Ceremony](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1027): Awards Ceremony Location Faculty of Education Althouse College 1137 Western Road London ON N6G 1G7 Date Sunday 6 April 2014 Time: Public viewing - 1:00 pm Awards Ceremony - 2:00 pm - [LDSTF Best in Fair](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2732): Best In Fair Year Name School Project 2013 Jessie MacAlpine Huron Park S.S. Mustard Oil as an Apicomplexan-Targeting Drug Therapy for Plasmodium falciparum 2012 Junru (Jerry) Chen Central S.S. Robotic Watering System 2011 Grace Wang A.B.Lucas S.S. Exploring the Role of Natural Killer Cell Modulation by Rapamycin: A Strategy for Anticancer Therapy 2010 Charles Yin - [Resource - Elementary](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=2190): Resources - Elementary Smarter Science Smarter Science is a framework for teaching and learning science in grades 1–12 and for developing the skills of inquiry, creativity, and innovation in a meaningful and engaging manner. Students engaged in Smarter Science-based activities are actively investigating and problem solving, enabled by a teacher who helps them address challenges - [Video Contest](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=744): Video Contest 2011 Science Can Fix That! Sponsored by Youth Science Ontario The Challenge Make a video to explore the theme Science Can Fix That! Be creative. Find a problem and propose a scientific solution. Your video is between one and two minutes long. Submitting your Entry Submit an original video based on the theme. - [Teacher Award 2009 - 2](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1805): Teacher of the Year 2009 Safa Sawan London Islamic School Safa is accepting her award from Julia O'Sullivan, Dean of the Faculty of Education. - [Maximum Entries](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=994): Maximum number of projects per school Grades 4 - 5 Exhibition Only Each School may send a maximum of five projects. Grades 6 - 8 Junior Category Each School may send a maximum of ten projects. Grades 9 - 10 Intermediate Category Each School may send as many projects as it wishes. Grades 11 - - [Visual Impact Award](https://tvsef.ca/?page_id=1542): Visual Impact Award Sponsor Hans Koenig & Dr. Angela Lorenzen Award $100 Number of Awards One Criteria A scientifically excellent project that best uses printed material, models and/or multimedia to effectively communicate a scientific message. The Visual Impact Special Award is open to all students. 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