Register online in advance or in person on-site!
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Willemijn Appels
How to use water to grow food
Dr. Willemijn Appels, Senior Research Chair at Lethbridge Polytechnic, leads the Mueller Irrigation Research Group in advancing practical water management solutions for southern Alberta’s agriculture. With expertise in hydrology and soil physics, she explores how irrigation can maximize crop yields in the region’s semi-arid climate. Her keynote will uncover the science behind irrigation—how plants access water, how farmers can optimize usage, and how we can balance water distribution across farms and watersheds. Scifusion attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge research that bridges hydrology, engineering, and data science to ensure sustainable, efficient irrigation practices.
What SCI-FUSION Is All About
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Sci-Fusion is a combination of two events, the Lethbridge Regional Science Fair and Science Olympics.
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Sci-Fusion is open to students in grades K-12 from southwestern Alberta schools.
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The top projects from the regional fair (Grades 7-12) are invited to compete at the 2025 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredrickton, NB.
Schedule
Friday, March 28th
Science Fair
(no Science Olympics)
(Parking is FREE after 5PM)
5:00 - 5:30 pm: Student registration and project setup
5:15 - 6:00 pm: Judge Training
5:30 - 6:00 pm: Student orientation/safety check
6:00-9:00 pm: Science fair judging
Saturday, March 29th
(Parking is FREE all day Saturday)
Science Fair
9:00 - 11:00 am:
Science project public viewing
11:00 - 11:30 am: Lunch break
(Food Trucks! 😋)
11:30 am - end of day:
Science project public viewing (cont'd)
Science Olympics
9:00 - 9:30 am: Registration
9:30 am - 11:00 am: Project design & build
11:00 - 11:30 am: Lunch break
(Food Trucks! 😋 )
11:30 - 1:00 pm: Competition and judging
1:00 - 2:00 pm: Keynote presentation
2:00 - 3:30 pm: Awards ceremony (Science Fair & Science Olympics)
3:30 pm: Project takedown
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Where is Parking available?Immediately south of the Instructional Building (IB) is parking lot E Parking is free in Lot V after 5pm just west of the "Loop".
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Where are the food trucks located?The road immediately south of the IB building will be where local food trucks will be parked during the lunch break.
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How will my science project be scored?You will present your project to judges, typically in the form of a poster and a logbook. Judges will evaluate your project based on a provided questionnaire (judges form). For reference check a previous year's judges form.
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Are group science projects accepted?Yes, you may present a group project (maximum 2 students per project).
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How to choose and complete a science project?Here are some resources for you: NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory Science Buddies Science Fair Central
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Are there any safety regulations to consider when preparing my project?Please follow all policies and procedures stated by Youth Science Canada that are relevant to your project: https://youthscience.public.doctract.com/
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What are the Science Olympics?It's science games for the fair participants and any school-age children. Students may participate even if they haven't submitted a science project. Students are presented with challenges that need to solve in teams. If you register to present a science project, you will automatically be registered for Science Olympics. For non-science fair participants, there is a separate registration link on this page.
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May I present my project in French?Absolutely!
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Do I need to participate (or even win) in a school science fair so that I can present my project at the regional science fair?Nope. Students are not required to participate in a school science fair. However, if your school organizes one, we highly encourage you to present first your science project there as this may help you improve it.
Sponsors
Sci-Fusion is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors.
Email us at satclethbridge@gmail.com to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.
We would like to extend a special thanks to all our sponsors from Scifusion 2025!
We would like to extend a special recognition to all our past sponsors and for the support given to Scifusion!
ABOUT US
The Southern Alberta Technology Council (SATC) is a non-profit organization based in Lethbridge, Alberta, whose objectives are to promote educational interest and careers in science, technology and engineering in southwestern Alberta. SATC programs create opportunities for learning that go beyond the classroom, including hosting the annual Lethbridge Regional Science Fair and supporting students to present their science projects at the Canada-Wide Science Fair each year.