Science Expo competition

published by Asianpost on Thu, 03/20/2008 - 12:01

Cambie Secondary School students

Martin Ho and Michael

The Science Expo is an opportunity to mix students, companies, academic institutions, and the general public to explore possibilities that involve science and technology in unique ways.
Over 200 Richmond high school students showcased their science projects, as they explore what their futures could hold.

“Science Expo is a great opportunity for students, teachers and parents to experience science in a fun and interactive way,” said Amy Wakeford, a Science Expo organizer and Education Liaison “K-12” with the BC Innovation Council. “Student scientists can meet other scientists, educational institutions, and companies to explore what their futures could hold.”

Various companies will be represented at the Career Fair including Genome British Columbia and Westport Innovations.

Post-secondary schools and non-profit organizations in the science and technology community also attended the Expo.

“Science Expo is about providing parents and students the option of visiting post-secondary institutions and community organizations and learn about the many career options available,” said Wendy Lim of Richmond’s school district.

The event also featured opening remarks from Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, a panel of innovators in “Opening the Door,” and Science World’s very own “Iron Scientist” competition.

“The Science Expo provides a connection to a lot of things we are learning—science, history, and human development.”

Chi with fellow Cambie Secondary School student Martin Ho studied the history and evolution of wet cell batteries to hypothesize what the next battery could look like in the future as featured in their project dubbed as “Blast from the Past.”