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Unlike the science Olympics, these competitions are more specific often targeting one particular subject area or interest. Participants are also competing in smaller teams or individually. Interested students would enter these competitions independent of the school. Thus participants would not be supervised by a Mackenzie staff if they are to travel to the competition site. However, competitors will be supported within the school. So if you are interested in training and/or leading one of the competitions, contact a science teacher for guidance and direction.
Organization: University of Toronto
Venue: Medical Sciences Building at the University of Toronto
Registration deadline: mid-March
Competition date: early April
There are two electronic textbooks to study from:
Neuroscience: Science of the Brain may be downloaded from http://www.scribd.com/collections/3277825/Neuroscience-Science-of-the- Brain.
Organization: Toshiba
Project deadline: end of January / beginning of February
ExploraVision is a science competition that challenges students to envision and communicate new technology 20 years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology.
Sanofi Biogenius Challenge (SBC)
Organization: Sanofi-Aventis
Old names:
Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge (SABC)
Sanofi-Aventis BioTech Challenge (SABC)
The Sanofi BioGENEius Challenge Canada (SBC) is a national, biotechnology- focused science competition that exposes high school students to career possibilities and reveals the breadth of endeavour that makes up the bio- economy. Students are asked to propose an area of research that they would like to endeavour, and could potentially receive up to $200 in project research as well as aid from expert scientific mentors.
University of Toronto
High School Design Competition (UTHSDC)
Organization: University of Toronto
This one-day design competition has students competing in teams of four to solve a fun and engaging design challenge. It gives students a chance to get hands-on experience with engineering. Students will be able to explore the fundamental ideas of design and engineering in a competitive environment by applying theoretical knowledge they learned in school. The competition helps students develop teamwork, design, and communication skills.
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