CBC Vancouver’s Johanna Wagstaffe congratulates Keenan Warhurst on his win at the Science Fair. Photograph By CBC VANCOUVER
Lillooet’s Keenan Warhurst was the winner of CBC Vancouver’s Inaugural Science Fair, held Sunday, May 27.
Thirty of the province’s bright young minds showcased their Science Fair projects before an audience of more than 500.
A wide range of topics, based on technology and environment, were featured, including a biogas harvester, modern bridge design, hydraulic power, a robotic human hand, wifi testing, and the wonders of zooplankton
The unanimous winner was Cayoosh Elementary Grade 7 student Keenan Warhurst.
“I was overwhelmed by the caliber and talent of the students at our first CBC Vancouver Science Fair,” says Johanna Wagstaffe, CBC Vancouver’s Senior Meteorologist and Seismology Expert and Science fair judge.
“How inspiring to see the curiosity and passion that these young scientists have for STEM. It was very difficult to select the winners as all the students really put their heart into the science and their presentations! Congratulations all.”
Warhurst’s project centred on how helmets need improved designs and better fit protection. He used technology and applied the science of oobleck and concussions to create a prototype to test his theory.
His grand prize was a special 3D printed trophy by local company Tinkerine, a $750 Best Buy gift card, and a spot in one of SFU’s Science AL!VE science camps.
For more on Keenan’s project, see THIS earlier story in the Lillooet News.
