United Counties Science Fair

2011 Award Winners!

unitedcounties — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:19:38 +0000

Firstly, congratulations to all our participants, and all those who supported them to get them to the fair! Also, congratulations to the following award winners:

Chemical Institute of Canada Trophy
Best Project in the Fair (Grades 6-12)
From La Citadelle with their project Saler ses legumes, Daniel O’Neil

Sci-Tech Ontario Stepping Stone Award Certificate
Best in Fair Worthy of attending CWSF
From La Citadelle with their project Saler ses legumes, Daniel O’Neil

All Expenses Paid Trip
One of the top projects
From La Citadelle with their project Saler ses legumes, Daniel O’Neil

All Expenses Paid Trip
One of the top projects
From Seaway with their project How Does Eye Colour Effect Peripheral Vision?, Erin Gilmer

All Expenses Paid Trip
One of the top projects
From L'Heritage with their project Le Polygraphe, Mikael Ladouceur

All Expenses Paid Trip
One of the top projects
From La Citadelle with their project Pour bien “fer”, Chantal O’Neil

Dr. Cathy Hall Memorial Trophy
Best Senior project
From La Citadelle with their project Saler ses legumes, Daniel O’Neil

Rotary Club of Cornwall Plaque
Best Junior project
From Seaway with their project How Does Eye Colour Effect Peripheral Vision?, Erin Gilmer

Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association Trophy
Best Atom project
From Longue Sault Public School with their project Pinwheel Power, Mikaela Rae-Peet

St. Lawrence College Technology and Trades Trophy
Best in Physical Science
From Seaway with their project Stains Out No Doubt, Nikki Devries and Hayley Smith

Dr. Charles Pender Memorial Plaque
Best in Human Biology
From La Citadelle with their project La vitalite pulmonaire, Jean-Patrick Davidson

St. Lawrence College Health Sciences Trophy
Best in Botany
From Viscount Alexander Public School with their project What Does It Grow Better In?, Jesikka Mahendran

Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario Trophy
Best in Agricultural Sciences
From Viscount Alexander Public School with their project Pollution…Get Off My Lawn, Holly Bloomfield

Ontario Power Generation Inc. Trophy
Best in Energy
From Longue Sault Public School with their project Pinwheel Power, Mikaela Rae-Peet

Professional Engineers of Ontario Trophy (Upper Canada Chapter)
Best in Engineering
From L'Heritage with their project Le Polygraphe, Mikael Ladouceur

Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists Trophy
Best in Applied Science
From L'Heritage with their project Le Polygraphe, Mikael Ladouceur

Elementary Teachers’ Federation Plaque to a Junior Girl
Excellence in an Experimental Project
From La Citadelle with their project La conservation des aliments, Naomi Wang

Bergeron Electric Trophy
Excellence in the Atom Division
From Rothwell-Osnabruck with their project The Evolution of Mankind, Lina Nishibori and Jessica Wilson

Elementary Teachers’ Federation Plaque to a Junior Boy
Excellence in an Experimental Project
From La Citadelle with their project “C” Disparu, Philippe Lalonde

Grant-Marion Construction Limited Trophy
Excellence in Science
From La Citadelle with their project Est-ce que la gomme peut ameliorer la concentration, Bryanna Adams

Nav Canada Trophy
Excellence in Mathematics, Computer Science, Technology or Engineering
From La Citadelle with their project Le Chargeur de MP3 Vert, Marc-Frederick Tremblay

Dr. Abraha Redda Memorial Award
Excellence in Health Sciences
From Seaway with their project Bacteria in Mascara, Olivia Currier and Sarah Dickey

Dr. Gunther Plattner Memorial Award
Excellence in Physics
From Seaway with their project Insulation, Blake LeClair

Hydro One Energy Ambassador Award (Hydro One Networks Ltd.) Certificate (plus $100)
Outstanding Project on distribution or conservation of electrical energy
From Viscount Alexander Public School with their project Vinegar Battery, Umay Habiba

University of Ontario Institute of Technology Innovation Award Certificate (plus $100)
Most Innovative development, adaptation or use of technology in any subject area
From L'Heritage with their project Le Polygraphe, Mikael Ladouceur

University of Ontario Institute of Technology Innovation Award Certificate (plus $100)
Most Innovative development, adaptation or use of technology in any subject area
From La Citadelle with their project Le Chargeur de MP3 Vert, Marc-Frederick Tremblay

Ontario Ministry of Environment – Environmental Innovator Award Certificate (plus $100)
Project demonstrates a creative approach to giving us cleaner air, land or water
From Longue Sault Public School with their project Pinwheel Power, Mikaela Rae-Peet

Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories Award Certificate (plus $100; OAML and Sci-Tech Ontario)
Outstanding, in various fields, incorporating analytical laboratory methods
From La Citadelle with their project Pour bien “fer”, Chantal O’Neil

University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship worth $1000 and a Certificate
Most deserving Senior Project; to encourage them to pursue studies in health, sciences or technology
From La Citadelle with their project Saler ses legumes, Daniel O’Neil

Nipissing University Regional Science Fair Award ($1000 admission award to Nipissing University)

Most deserving senior project; to encourage students to pursue a University degree in Science

From La Citadelle with their project Saler ses legumes, Daniel O’Neil

Outstanding Research Award Certificate (plus $200; Ontario Power Generation)
One of the top six projects in our fair
From La Citadelle with their project Saler ses legumes, Daniel O’Neil

Outstanding Research Award Certificate (plus $200; Ontario Power Generation)
One of the top six projects in our fair
From Seaway with their project How Does Eye Colour Effect Peripheral Vision?, Erin Gilmer

Outstanding Research Award Certificate (plus $200; Ontario Power Generation)
One of the top six projects in our fair
From L'Heritage with their project Le Polygraphe, Mikael Ladouceur

Outstanding Research Award Certificate (plus $200; Ontario Power Generation)
One of the top six projects in our fair
From La Citadelle with their project Pour bien “fer”, Chantal O’Neil

Outstanding Research Award Certificate (plus $200; Professional Engineers of Ontario, Upper Canada Chapter)
One of the top six projects in our fair
From La Citadelle with their project La conservation des aliments, Naomi Wang

Silver Awards ($100; Professional Engineers of Ontario, Upper Canada Chapter)
Deserving projects, not top 6 in the fair
From Seaway with their project Stains Out No Doubt, Nikki Devries and Hayley Smith
From Longue Sault Public School with their project Pinwheel Power, Mikaela Rae-Peet
From La Citadelle with their project Est-ce que la gomme peut ameliorer la concentration, Bryanna Adams
From Rothwell-Osnabruck with their project The Evolution of Mankind, Lina Nishibori and Jessica Wilson

Silver Awards ($100)

Deserving projects

From La Citadelle with their project “C” Disparu, Philippe Lalonde

Bronze Awards ($50)
Deserving projects
From La Citadelle with their project Le Chargeur de MP3 Vert, Marc-Frederick Tremblay
From Viscount Alexander Public School with their project Vinegar Battery, Umay Habiba
From Viscount Alexander Public School with their project Pollution…Get Off My Lawn, Holly Bloomfield
From Seaway with their project Bacteria in Mascara, Olivia Currier and Sarah Dickey
From Seaway with their project Insulation, Blake LeClair
From Central Public School with their project Germ Busters, Brett Baptiste and Mya Baptiste
From La Citadelle with their project L’effet Stroop, Sheldon Veenstra and Julia Kuipers
From Eamer's Corners Public School with their project What Beverages Stain Teeth the Most?, Graydon Smith
From Longue Sault Public School with their project DIY Solar Cell, Fiona Peets
From Viscount Alexander Public School with their project What Does It Grow Better In?, Jesikka Mahendran
From La Citadelle with their project Operation pouce vert, Eve Racette and Krystale Desjardins

The 2011 Fair is Over!

unitedcounties — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:50:38 +0000

Thanks to all our participants and their supporters. Our generous benefactors, judges, student helpers, and our community volunteers. The support of our local school boards. And anyone else this doesn’t cover, but should

Today’s fair looked to be fun – the judges and the presenters, enthusiastic; and the visitors, excited and supportive. We hope everyone had a positive experience, and will come again next year, with projects in hand!

We’ll publish our awards list soon. Till then, keep the memories, and continue the science!

The 2011 United Counties Science Fair

unitedcounties — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:57:06 +0000

Location: St. Lawrence Intermediate School, Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Friday, April 1st

Project setup: 5-8 pm

Saturday, April 2nd

Doors Open: 8 am

Public Viewing: 8:30 am – 2 pm

Judging of Projects: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Lunch: 12:30 – 1:15 pm

Project Dismantling: 2 – 2:30 pm

Gymnasium Doors Locked: 3 pm

Science Spectacular show (Cafetorium): 3:10 – 4 pm

Awards Ceremony: 4 pm

Get Ready!

unitedcounties — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 02:21:53 +0000

Don’t forget your projects are due into us by Friday, March 4, 2011! The details are in our information package on our Forms page.

Make sure to have contacted our chairperson before you begin any projects!

2011 Forms are In!

unitedcounties — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:41:53 +0000

Check on our Forms page. Teachers, get your students ready! Students, get your teachers involved! Parents, get both going! Projects must be validated by our chairperson BEFORE you start them. Projects must be received by us by March 4, 2011 to be eligible for the 2011 Fair. Check our Information Package on our Forms page for all the details!

Questions? Email us: ucsf.escu@gmail.com

UCSF at the Cornwall Square!

unitedcounties — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:36:34 +0000

We’re setting up a public display for the UCSF at the Cornwall Square on Saturday, October 23rd, from 10am till 2pm. We’ll have projects to display, things to give away, and science to show for the better part of a day!

Drop by with questions or just drop by!

UCSF 2010 Video Montage

unitedcounties — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:19:39 +0000

After much delay, the video montage of the 2010 United Counties Science Fair is finally done! The soundtrack is by the folk-rock group Science Groove. Enjoy!

Canada-Wide Experience and Arctic Exploration

unitedcounties — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:42:46 +0000

The Morrisburg Leader recently featured Erin Gilmer’s thoughts on the Canada Wide Science Fair experience; and Youth Science Canada announced Daniel O’Neil’s selection for an ArcticNet science team on board the CCGS Amundsen, which will voyage through the Northwest Passage from July 29-August 14 to do some polar science. Way to go!

Science on the Wall Winners – Finally!

unitedcounties — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:52:17 +0000

The following students – organized by school – were Science on the Wall Winners (Grades 1-5) for their projects this year.

Akwesasne Mohawk School: Krysten Thompson, Marissa Benedict
Central Public School: Sebastien D, Brejana Kisnics, Morgan Lalonde, Steven Williams, Alexia Bourget, Brett Baptiste, Simone Daye, Sebastian Giroux
Chesterville Public School: Carly Nadon, Rustin Hague, Drew Cotnam
Eamer’s Corners PS: Sydney Walker, Seth Grant, Hayden Valade, Jameson Smith, Abigail Wolfe, Kayla Groulx, Kara MacDonald, Neyha Tahir, Alex Grant, Grayden Smith
Horizon Jeunesse: Jessica Beauvais-Sauve, Adrien Bisson
Iroquois Public School: Nathen Verhay, Tori Markell, Benjamin Vreman, Regan Tysick
Longue Sault: Andrew Doyon, Parker Tallman
Morrisburg PS: Tyler Dedekker, Colin Minish, Bronwyn Wallace
Our Lady of Good Counsel: Victoria St. Pierre, Mackayla Villeneuve
Rothwell-Osnabruck PS: Danike Zummach, Jamie Wilson, Emily Gowsell, Chloe Zummach, Jessica Summers
St. Columban Catholic School: Noah Salazar
St. George Catholic School: Konner MacCormick
Tsi Snaihne: Aava Adams, Damon DeCaire, Quinton Thompson, Sarah Cook, Janie Johnson, Nakia Thomas
Viscount Alexander PS: Mackenzie Woods, Sara Anderson, Amanda Trakas, S Logitha, Amanda Mullin, Gowrishangar Sittampalan, Trent Hambleton, Josh Harquail, Jacob Hickey, Ethan Yates, Sarah Hunter, Blake MacDonald, Jacob Morris, Yathusha Selvarajah, Mackenzie Wright

Thanks to all that participated, and congratulations to our winners for 2010!

2010 Appreciation Certificates

unitedcounties — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:12:53 +0000

We expressed our appreciation to the following people and organizations for milestones this year:

10 year donor: Lancaster Optimists Club
20 year donors: Cornwall Academy of Medicine, Maxville and District Lions Club, Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education
30 year donors: Chemical Institute of Canada, Dr. Margaret Macaulay, Professional Engineers of Ontario, Eastern Chapter
10 year judges: Mr. David Spencer, Mr. Tim Labelle