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What is it?
Coquitlam Public Library’s Science Expo is a celebration of the bright young minds of the Tri-Cities. Every year, students in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra have an opportunity to showcase their experiments, and compete for prizes. Whether you want to exhibit at the Science Expo, or just roam the aisles as an attendee, you should be able to find all the information you need here. If you still have a question, see the bottom of the page. Otherwise, read on to learn more.
When is it?
The Science Expo will take place on Saturday, May 9th. Approved exhibitors should arrive between 9:30 am and 10:15 am. The doors will open to the public at 11:30 am.
Where is it?
At the Coquitlam campus of Douglas College (1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7X3), in the A/B Building, opens a new window.
How do I get involved?
Registration is now closed. We thank everyone for their interest and enthusiasm for the Science Expo, and we can't wait to see all of your experiments and innovations in person.
If you've applied before the deadline, your response will come between Monday, March 16 and Monday, March 30. If your project is approved, we will tell you, and provide a link to the consent form, which a parent or guardian must complete. If your project is rejected, we will tell you. Please do not take it personally! It is a sign that we have received more submissions than we can manage, and we encourage you to apply again next year.
If you're interested in attending the Science Expo as a spectator, more information will be available closer to Saturday, May 9.
Who is putting this on?
Coquitlam Public Library staff will host the event with our partners from School District 43, and Douglas College. Our full list of sponsors will be released closer towards the event.
Mark your calendars, and get planning! We can’t wait to invite you to the most exciting science celebration in the Tri-Cities.
What are the prizes?
Senior category (gr. 11 and 12):
- 1st place: $2000 in scholarship money
- 2nd place: $1500 in scholarship money
- 3rd place: $1000 in scholarship money
Junior category (gr. 9 and 10):
- 1st place: $200 in gift cards
- 2nd place: $150 in gift cards
- 3rd place: $100 in gift cards
Middle category (gr. 6, 7 and 8):
- 1st place: Two Canon IVY portable printers with paper, approximate value $240
- 2nd place: Four tickets to Telus World of Science, approximate value $130
- 3rd place: Four tickets to H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, approximate value $100
Elementary category (gr. 4 and 5):
- Non-competitive
- All Elementary participants, as well as participants in Middle, Junior and Senior who finish outside the top three, will take home a gift card for participation.
Note: in cases where two partners win a prize, we will split the amount evenly, with each student getting a half share.
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Winners to be notified in person on Saturday, May 9. Chances of winning vary depending on skill level of participants and the decisions of judges. Gift card prizes are for Coquitlam Centre Mall. Gift cards will be distributed to participants on the day of the Science Expo. Denominations vary depending on type of prize. Portable printers and tickets will be distributed to winners as the awards are announced at the end of the event. Scholarship winners will be announced during the event. Scholarships are provided by Coquitlam Public Library and administered by the Coquitlam Foundation. Scholarship winners must fill a form provided by organizers containing their name, address and contact information.
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Questions?
Contact Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca | 604-554-7339 or Shirley Chan at schan@coqlibrary.ca | 604-554-7345.