The document summarizes information about the 49th Annual Bay Area Science & Engineering Fair (BASEF) that will take place from March 25-28, 2009 in Hamilton, Ontario. It provides details on eligibility, categories, prizes, and important dates for the regional science fair that serves students in grades 7-12 from several counties in Ontario. Students are encouraged to register online by February 28th to participate and can qualify to advance to national and international science fairs.

1. Big Ideas… Infinite Possibilities

2. The 49th Annual … Bay Area Science & Engineering Fair

3. March 25-28, 2009 Mohawk College Hamilton, Ontario

4. BASEF is a Regional Science Fair that serves students in Grades 7-12 who live in or go to school in: Hamilton-Wentworth Region Halton Region Haldimand County Norfolk County Brant County Students can be enrolled in public, separate, independent, charter schools or be home schooled in the same regions or counties.

5. IMPORTANT Changes & Modifications for BASEF 2009 A school may enter 12 projects per Level.

6. Levels Junior Grades 7-8 Intermediate Grades 9-10 Senior Grades 11-12

7. Divisions Life Science Biotechnology Health Sciences Physical and Mathematical Sciences Engineering and Computing Sciences Earth and Environmental Sciences

8. What Is A Science Fair? A fun way to use your interest in science and learn new skills Using your curiosity…. Doing cool stuff… Meeting people… At BASEF EVERYONE is a winner!

9. What Are The Prizes? Awards Prizes Trips Scholarships Cash

10. Award Sponsors Halton District School Board

11. Award Sponsors

12. How Far Can You Go?

13. INTEL International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF )‏ Four BASEF 2008 winners competed at the Intel International Science Fair in Atlanta, Georgia Team IISEF 2008

14. Canada Wide Science and Engineering Fair (CWSF) Team BASEF travelled to Ottawa for Canada Wide Science Fair 2008 Team BASEF 2008

15. Why Enter? Explore neat stuff Find new interests and talents Talk with judges who are professionals in your chosen field

16. Why Enter? Gain recognition for your talents Earn scholarships Doing something with your brains and your hands

17. Judging Criteria: Creative Ability Scientific Thought Thoroughness Skill Clarity

18. Resources for Teachers & Students Out Reach Program is available for students and teachers Many links to web sites and resources to help teachers help their students Visit the BASEF web site www.basef.ca/.

19. How to Enter the Science Fair? Register at www.basef.ca

20. How to Enter Online Registration Starts February 1 st , 2009

21. How to Enter All application materials must be mailed by Friday, February 28th, 2009.

22. Dates to Remember February 1, 2009 … .Online registration open February 25, 2009 … .Online registration closes February 28, 2009 … .Deadline for mailing application forms

23. Events to Remember March 25-28 – BASEF 2009 – Mohawk College – Hamilton May 9-17 – Canada Wide Science & Engineering Fair - Winnipeg, Canada May 5-10 - INTEL International Science & Engineering Fair -Reno, U.S.A.

24. Bay Area Science & Engineering Fair www.basef.ca Registration Guide and Application Forms available on line.

25. BASEF Contacts If You Have Any Questions Email Committee Chair [email_address] Registration [email_address] Judging [email_address] Volunteers [email_address]

26. Big Ideas… Infinite Possibilities

27. Hope to see you at BASEF 2009