For immediate release
April 9, 2013
KPU Surrey to host the seventh annual South Fraser Regional Science Fair
(Metro Vancouver, BC) – Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) faculty of science and horticulture is pleased to host, in partnership with Simon Fraser University (SFU), the seventh annual South Fraser Regional Science Fair. The fair will take place at KPU’s Surrey campus April 11-12, 2013.
“We are very excited to once again host the South Fraser Regional Science Fair,” said Dr. Elizabeth Worobec, dean, faculty of science and horticulture, KPU. “This event is a great showcase of the wealth of scientific talent found in our local community.”
Everyone is welcome to attend this free event in support of local students. Come see over 65 science projects created by approximately 125 students from 31 schools in the Surrey and Delta areas. Students participating range from grades seven to twelve and they have worked hard to create a science-related project in one of six categories: biotechnology, earth and environmental sciences, engineering and computing sciences, health sciences, life sciences, and physical and mathematical sciences.
“The Surrey campus will be abuzz with scientific energy! Local junior and high school students will be competing for a chance to represent the South Fraser Region at the Canada-Wide Science Fair,” said Dr. Worobec. “A number of our past regional winners have gone on to compete in both North American and international competitions.”
Students will compete for up to eight positions to represent BC at the Canada-wide Science Fair in Lethbridge, Alberta, from May 11-18, 2013.
For more information about the seventh annual South Fraser Regional Science Fair, please visit: www.surrey.sfu.ca/sfrsf/schedule.html. KPU’s Surrey campus is located at 12666 72nd avenue.
KPU’s science programs provide students with an education beyond classroom learning - combining theory with an applied learning experience so students might analyze and explore the world on a level most people never see. For more information visit, kwantlen.ca/science.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University has been serving the Metro Vancouver region for 30 years, and has opened doors to success for more than 250,000 people. Four campuses—Richmond, Surrey, Cloverdale and Langley—offer a comprehensive range of sought-after programs, including business, liberal arts and science, design, health, trades and technology, apprenticeships, horticulture, and academic and career advancement. Over 18,000 students annually have a choice from over 200 programs, including bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations. Please visit: kwantlen.ca.
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For more information about this event contact:
Barbara Maloney
Tel: 604-599-2014
barbara.maloney@kwantlen.ca
For more information on KPU contact:
Cara Johnson
Media Specialist
Tel: 604.598.6196
cara.johnson@kwantlen.ca