Thank you to the WRSTEF Sponsors!

Without the generous support of our sponsors the Fair would not be possible!

EN / FR

University of Windsor - Faculty of Science
University of Windsor - Student Awards and Financial Aid
Al-Hijra Academy
An-Noor Islamic Private School
Professional Engineers Ontario - Windsor Essex
University of Windsor - Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation
St-Clair College
UOttawa
Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board
Al-Sadeq Academy
Drs. Robin and Joan Deans
Legal Focus LLP
Conseil scolaire catholique Providence
FACCA Incorporated
Heavy Construction Association of Windsor
Rose City Elementary School
Tandem Engineering Group
University of Windsor - Faculty of Education
Windsor Construction Association
ASHRAE
Incubator Art Lab
University of Windsor - Faculty of Nursing
Let's Talk Science
Dr. Amani Zabalawi
Genio Tech
Amico Infrastructures Inc.
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Sanofi Biogenius Canada
Avinus
N. J. Peralta Engineering Ltd.
Optimus Show

EN / FR

Thank you to the WRSTEF Sponsors!

Without the generous support of our sponsors the Fair would not be possible!


University of Windsor - Faculty of Science

University of Windsor - Student Awards and Financial Aid

Al-Hijra Academy

An-Noor Islamic Private School

Professional Engineers Ontario - Windsor Essex

University of Windsor - Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation

St-Clair College

UOttawa

Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board

Al-Sadeq Academy

Drs. Robin and Joan Deans

Legal Focus LLP

Conseil scolaire catholique Providence

FACCA Incorporated

Heavy Construction Association of Windsor

Rose City Elementary School

Tandem Engineering Group

University of Windsor - Faculty of Education

Windsor Construction Association

ASHRAE

Incubator Art Lab

University of Windsor - Faculty of Nursing

Let's Talk Science

Dr. Amani Zabalawi

Genio Tech

Amico Infrastructures Inc.

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

Sanofi Biogenius Canada

Avinus

N. J. Peralta Engineering Ltd.

Optimus Show

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How many students can be in a group?

Only two (2) students can be in a group.

 

How much space do I have to exhibit my project ?

You are allowed a backboard that is 4 ft wide, 2 ft deep, and 3 feet high. Basically, you have half a table to display your backboard, and accessories and with a reasonable height. 

 

How many students per school can enter into the Science Fair?

For elementary school, students in grades 4 to 8 can enter the fair. In order to maximize quality science fair projects, students must first demonstrate proficiency in presenting a project at the school level. The number of projects allowed per school is 20 projects. High schools are not restricted in the number of students who enter.

 

Can I enter the WRSTEF as an independent?

No student may enter the WRSTEF Regional Fair without permission from a teacher advisor. If a school holds a formal Science Fair, only students who received a Gold, Silver or Bronze certificate at the school level of competition should enter the Regional level of competition. For home schooled students, your project must first be approved by our chief judge. You can email them at chair@wrstef.ca.

 

I am a parent, how do I request space?

Please contact your child's teacher to manifest an interest to participate in the science fair. Your child's teacher will then request space to participate in the fair. In the event that the school is having a fair and your child's grade is not included (eg, that grade participates in a different activity), we cannot accept him or her.

 

Where is the Fair being hosted this year?

For WRSTEF2024, the fair will be hosted at the University of Windsor. 

 

I am a teacher, how do I request for space? Am I obligated to pay for all these spots?

Thank you for being the teacher sponsor. To request space, click on Registration and then Space Registration and enter the pertinent information. This will help us determine rooms, medals, and judges required and we understand that numbers may change. Please add one or two requests to your intended number, up to twenty. After space registration closes, you will receive an email with PINs to distribute to your students.

 

I just missed the registration deadline; can I still register my students/kid? 

Please contact chair@wrstef.ca as soon as possible to process this request. However, since space is limited we reserve the right to deny these requests.

 

How much does it cost? How do I pay?

The cost is $30 per student, $60 per pair. Penalty fee may apply to any student who did not online register by the deadline. A late fee of $50 per student can also be applied as per the discretion of the registrar. Please note that the participation cost per student is approximately $60 where the difference is covered by the generosity of our sponsors.

 

 

Once your students have registered, your school is responsible for paying the total amount. The teacher contact will receive an invoice once the registration is closed. No money will be refunded. If a student drops out, the school is responsible for collecting the registration fee from the student.

 

One school, one cheque, please. Only one payment per school will be accepted. If your students are responsible to pay their own entrance fee, these payments need to be consolidated by your school. Make cheque payable to WRSTEF. No cheques will be accepted during the set up day without paying the penalty fee $50 per student ($100 pair). No students will be allowed to set up until the school has paid the fee. No awards will be handed out until the school has paid the fee.

 

What can students win?

Refer to awards section of the website for awards that were given in the past.

 

Can students use animals and humans in their project?

Yes, if done so with PRIOR permission from the chief judge. Please email chair@wrstef.ca. The forms are available on the Students' page.. Look under Project Guidelines for the animal use policy. Use of animals for experimentation follows STRICT rules and regulations. Projects not following proper protocols will be disqualified.

 

Can students use food for consumption in their project?

No food items can be ingested by human participants. If using human participants, specific forms must be filled out and submitted prior to competition. 

 

Where do I order backboards from?

Each school board has their own policy.

 

This is my child's first fair, can I stay with him/her for the duration of the event?

No. Once the activities have started, your child will be busy. There are designated parents' area that will available during the fair. Also, there will be plenty of supervision. You may join your child once judging is completed and for public viewing.

 

Updated: January 2024