INNOVATION May-June 2018

C O M M U N I T Y

THE 2018 SCIENCE GAMES: INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERS AND GEOSCIENTISTS

Nearly 150 students on 31 teams participated in this year’s Science Games at the TELUS World of Science on Saturday, March 10. Throughout the day, the kids demonstrated their problem-solving skills as they participated in hands-on science activities, which explored a variety of engineering and geoscience concepts. This year, Division 1 teams learned about product design and the impact of exploration on the environment in an activity called “These Shoes Were Made for Hiking”. Division 1 teams also learned about aerodynamics and rock identification. In Maze Runner, Division 2 teams had to program a robot to get from one point to another within a maze. The teams also learned about core samples and earthquakes. Sponsors BC Hydro, FortisBC, Knight Piésold Consulting, and Stantec provided generous support for this event. We thank them, the participants, the TELUS World of Science, and the 25 volunteer members who, led by members of the Science Games Steering Committee, ran and judged the events. Without their help, the 2018 Science Games would not have been such a resounding success. Engineers and Geoscientists BC invests

in the future of the engineering and geoscience professions through events like the Science Games, which help get tomorrow’s geoscientists and engineers excited about these fields at an early age.

P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S

DIVISION 1 WINNERS Teamwork The Explosions Creativity Brownie Explosion Bronze Great Grizzlies Silver JQ Polar Fish Gold DIVISION 2 WINNERS Teamwork Dragon Scales Creativity Up and Away Bronze

Leading with Science® Tetra Tech’s scientists and engineers are developing sustainable solutions for water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, and energy projects. With 3,500 employees in Canada and 16,000 associates

G.P.S. (Girls Promoting Science)

worldwide, we have grown to become one of North America’s largest engineering firms.

LFAS: Lunar Flying Astronaut Sisters

EPICENTERS

Silver

Gold The Unknowns More information and photos from the 2018 Science Games can be found at egbc.ca/science-games .

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