Ottawa Regional Science Fair
82 Berregan Drive.
Ottawa, ON K1S4T9
Phone: (613) 566-4285
Fax: (613) 364-4027
Web: http://www.orsf.ca

About us:

The Ottawa Regional Science Fair (ORSF) is a volunteer organization which encourages students in the Ottawa-Carleton Region, from grades 7 to 12, to research, develop, and present projects in the fields of science and engineering. Students from both public and private schools in the Region are invited to enter projects in one of six subject areas - Click here for definitions of each division as well as a division selector flowchart:

• Biotechnology
• Earth & Environmental Sciences
• Engineering & Computing Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Physical & Mathematical Sciences

Each year, approximately 125 projects are entered and judged in the junior, intermediate, senior, and special awards categories. Participation in the Fair also ensures the students' eligibility to compete for a position on the team representing the Ottawa-Carleton Region at the subsequent national competition, the Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF).

Over the last 45 years, many participants have gone on to successful careers in science and technology. The calibre of entries each year is nothing short of amazing! In recent years, participants have applied for, and received, patents for inventions they have presented at the Fair. One invention, the "Green Walkman", has actually gone into production.

Since its inception in 1961, the Ottawa Regional Science Fair has been conducting its fund-raising at the local level. Included in this challenging task is raising enough funds to send a Regional team to the CWSF each year. Traditionally, our students have been very successful at the national level.

What started in a school gymnasium over 40 years ago has now grown into a significant annual event that showcases the considerable academic talents of our region's youth.