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ABOUT US
INTRODUCTION
The Niagara Regional Science and Engineering Fair is a non-profit, charitable
organization dedicated to the encouragement of science in students within the
Niagara Region. The fair is a prestigious annual science event within the region
sponsored by local businesses at Brock
University.
Over 150 young Canadian scientists participate at this event. Their
accomplishments are reviewed by approximately 100 judges and delegations of
local scientists, engineers and businessmen.
The fair is economically beneficial to the community but also provide a scientific
stimulus for our youth facing a challenge in our modern society. The Niagara
Regional Science and Engineering Fair is endorsed by Brock University, Niagara
College, the District School Board of Niagara, the Niagara Catholic District
School Board and le Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud.
BACKGROUND
For forty years, students have been benefiting from the Niagara Regional Science and
Engineering Fair. There are close to 200 schools that are encouraged every
year to participate in the fair.
Students who win at their school fair progress to the Niagara Regional Science and
Engineering Fair. Students spend a good part of the year preparing for the Fair.
On the awards night, students receive trophies and purses that are donated by local
businesses and philanthropists. The best projects are selected and funds are
provided to send representatives from the Niagara Region to the Canada-Wide Science
Fair.
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