It is the ‘science fair residency’ that has pushed me to grow and I hope has changed my practice going forward.” ~ WWEST STEM Curriculum Support Program Teacher Participant

Okanagan Shuswap Regional STEM Fair

WWEST is pleased to be co-leading the revival of the Okanagan Shuswap Regional STEM Fair. This Regional competition is open to students in grade 3 through 12, who are enrolled in a:

• public;
• FNSA affiliated;
• Independent/Private;
• Home-based,

school, and living within the region’s communities that correspond to School Districts 19, 22, 23, 53, 67, and 83.

STEM, or Science/Technology Fairs are an opportunity for students to showcase a research project related to STEM, typically through completion of an experiment, innovation or study. Students’ work is presented at a STEM/Science Fair, where they are evaluated on their scientific thought, originality, understanding, and presentation of their findings.

The top achieving projects in each category are presented with awards, while the highest rated projects from the Regional Fair, will represent the Okanagan Shuswap at the Canada Wide Science Fair, all expenses paid. To learn more about the Okanagan Shuswap Regional Fair, visit: region.youthscience.ca/okanagan-shuswap/

Volunteering and Judging: 
If you would like to support the STEM Fair as a volunteer or a judge for projects, please connect with us through the Okanagan Shuswap Regional STEM Fair website.

2026 Winner: Nadifa O, Kelowna, Project title:  Can Sulfur Be a Signature of Life on Exoplanets?

2026 Winner: William L, Kelowna, Project title:  Refrigeration Inspired Water Cooling For Microchips