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John Laamanen is “very excited” for the opportunity to travel to Charlottetown, PEI, to compete in the Canada Wide Science Fair.
The Grade 7 student from Algonquin Road Public School said he's most eager to meet other young scientists, and learn about their discoveries.
Laamanen, who said he would one day like to pursue a career in science, complete a project titled “Magnetic Motor: Potential Clean Energy.” Curious about the principles of magnetic repulsion, he attempted to use the energy in a circular way so it would go on indefinitely.
He said the results were good — much like his finish at the 43rd Sudbury Regional Science Fair. At the local competition, he earned three awards; the most exciting one being the opportunity to showcase his project nationally.
Other local projects and students travelling to the East Coast May 12 to 19 include:
Do You Feel Lucky? by Helen Czapor, R.L. Beattie Public School
Trashbot: The Path of the Future by Megan Gran, Algonquin Road Public School
BioFabric by Marika Moskalyk, Marymount Academy
Sudden Impact by Lauren Wood, R.L. Beattie Public School
Comment les aliments fonctionnels affectent-ils la consommation du glucose? by Marissa Sarrazin and Sophie Lamoureux, College Notre Dame
