Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair 2026 (Photo: submitted)
The annual Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair (QRSTF), held lately at St. Theresa Catholic Secondary, has been celebrated as a tremendous success, showcasing the scientific expertise of native college students. The occasion drew over 80 enthusiastic members who introduced practically seventy numerous and compelling tasks, reworking the college right into a hub of innovation and discovery.
Students from throughout the Quinte area delved into a big selection of scientific disciplines, from environmental research and engineering challenges to well being sciences and computational considering. The high tasks of the day have been as follows: (Best in Fair)
Junior Division:
401, Ethan Guan, Play with Clay, Save the Bay!, Bayside Public School, Grade: 4
Intermediate Division:
705, Charlotte Guan, Carbon Buster: A Novel Prototype to Reduce Carbon Emissions from Exhaust Systems, Bayside Secondary School, Grade: 7
Senior Division:
11.01 Surya Narayan Santhakumar Grade 11- VisionIQ: A Novel Multi-Model AI Approach forVisual Impairment
A significant spotlight of this yr’s truthful was the number of 5 distinctive college students who’ve earned the prestigious alternative to compete at the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF).
The nationwide competitors is about to happen in Edmonton this May, promising an thrilling problem and additional recognition for these budding innovators.
Canada-wide Science Fair Finalists:
Emily Esperanzate, The Estrogen Effect: Modelling the Impact of Soy-Derived Phytoestrogens on Eukaryotic Cell Growth, Nicholson Catholic College, Grade: 12
Surya Narayan Santhakumar Grade 11- VisionIQ: A Novel Multi-Model AI Approach for Visual Impairment
Eli Poyner, , Helping Hands: Modular Prosthetic Hands Designed for Global Accessibility, Eastside Secondary School, Grade: 9
Alicia Zhang, Filtering Our Future: How Biochar Could Clean the Bay of Quinte, Home Schooled, Grade: 7
Charlotte Guan, Carbon Buster: A Novel Prototype to Reduce Carbon Emissions from Exhaust Systems, Bayside Secondary School, Grade: 7
For these eager about reviewing the full scope of achievements from the truthful, the full awards script, detailing all winners and particular recognitions, has been made out there on-line. The success of the Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair underscores the robust dedication to STEM training in the area and continues to encourage the subsequent era of scientific leaders.