2017 PEI Science Fair at UPEI, April 4

More than 270 young scientists from 32 Island schools will present 196 science projects at the 2017 PEI Science Fair. The event will be held Tuesday, April 4 at UPEI’s Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. The theme this year, submitted by an elementary school participant in 2016, is “Science is Everywhere: Get Involved.”

These young scientists will share their projects and experiences with about 100 volunteer judges. The line-up of projects this year covers a broad range of topics, including health sciences, physical sciences, agriculture, environment, and natural resources. More than $15,000 in prizes and awards will be handed out by the 45 community partner organizations that annually support the Fair. Five students from grades 7-12 will be selected to represent PEI at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Regina in May, where more than $1 million in prizes and scholarships will be awarded. 

The public is invited to come by and speak with these remarkable students during the following times. For students in grades 4-6, public viewing is from 12:00-1:00 pm and the awards ceremony is 1:00-1:30 pm. For students in grades 7-12, public viewing is from 2:30-4:00 pm and the awards ceremony is 4:00-4:30 pm.

More information on the 2017 PEI Science Fair including a list of community partners can be found at: peisciencefair.ca.

The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.