The students will present their groundbreaking research projects and compete for top honours, including the chance to represent Ontario at the SBC 2016 National Final in Ottawa on May 2 and May 3.

Media are invited to attend the day-long event. Students will give a brief oral presentation followed later by a public research poster viewing during which they will be available for photos and to answer questions.

“We’re honoured to host this event once again,” said Canada Research Chair Brian Dixon and event coordinator. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase amazing students, foster strong high school-university relationships and promote science.”

Date: April 12, 2016,

Time: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM

  • 9:00-11:00 AM Presentations round 1, STC 2002 & 3014
  • 12:20-3:00 PM Presentations round 2, STC 2002 & 3014
  • 3:00-4:00 PM Velocity Science tour
  • 4:00-5:30 PM Public Research Poster viewing, STC 2001
  • 5:30 PM Award Presentations, STC 0060

Location: Science Teaching Complex, University of Waterloo

Sanofi Biogenius Canada is a national science research competition open to high school students, which since 1992, has helped over 4,000 young Canadians pursue real-world scientific research projects that have been the launch pads to future studies and careers.

For more information, please visit biogenius.ca, or follow SBC on Facebook (facebook.com/SanofiBiogenius) or Twitter (@biogeniusCA) using the hashtag #SBC2016.

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