Students from throughout the area are showcasing their abilities on the Simcoe County Regional Science and Technology Fair this weekend.

The annual occasion is being held at Bear Creek Secondary School in Barrie.

A document variety of 227 proficient elementary and secondary college students from grades 4 to 12 from greater than 28 colleges in Simcoe County are participating on this main competitors.

“The students spend a massive amount of time working on their displays and preparing their presentations. So from the research of their projects to actually conducting experiments, reading their presentations and all of their boards and everything, honestly, students can spend up to a year on their projects,” says Committee Member Emily Goodson.

More than 176 science initiatives are being showcased throughout the honest. Various awards and scholarships got out Saturday, sponsored by a number of vital companies, establishments and Universities.

“It’s a really great space for like-minded people to get together as well as to learn about each other, just to learn about different areas of science, as well as to meet people who are also passionate about the things you’re passionate about,” says Goodson.

Seven college students shall be chosen to compete within the Canada-Wide Science Fair.