YORK UNIVERSITY HOSTS ONTARIO SCIENCE OLYMPIAD FOR THE FIRST TIME<p>

YORK UNIVERSITY HOSTS ONTARIO SCIENCE OLYMPIAD FOR THE FIRST TIME

TORONTO, March 21, 1997: How can you drop an egg from 20 metres without breaking it? How much power does it take to run 100 metres in 9.84 seconds? Can you explain how pattern baldness is inherited? How can a 2-litre pop bottle be turned into a water-propelled rocket?

These are just some of the questions in biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, technology, life sciences, and physical sciences that will be tackled by some of the best science students in the province on Saturday, March 22. About 500 students from Grade 6 through high school OAC will be at York University on for the finals of the Ontario Science Olympiad.

The students will compete in teams of 12 in events designed to test their skills, knowledge, and problem-solving abilities in applied science situations. There are 15 events in total, and 126 gold, silver, and bronze medallions to be won.

The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony in Curtis Lecture Hall I (entrance from the Ross Building complex). Forty-eight teams will compete in various locations around the campus with most activities taking place from 10:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. For a complete agenda, call the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science today at (416) 736-5051. Some highlights include:

Aerodynamics - students work to see how far, how high, and how long they can get a paper airplane to fly. Tait McKenzie building, main gymnasium.

Bottle Rocket - students try to turn a 2-litre pop bottle into a rocket. Curtis Building, Lecture Hall A.

Egg Drop - students try to drop an egg from 20 metres without breaking it. Farquharson Building stairwell, near Room 109.

Scrambler - teams place an egg in a small, self-propelled vehicle that drives the egg along an arc pattern without breaking it. Tait McKenzie building, main gymnasium.

Tower Building - each team strives to build the best towers -- the highest, strongest, and lightest structure. Norman Bethune Dining Hall.

York University is located at 4700 Keele Street (at Steeles Ave.). Members of the media should park in Lot DD behind the Petrie and Steacie science buildings. Lot DD is accessible off Arboretum Lane from Fraser Drive or Ian Macdonald Blvd. When you drive to the Lot DD information booth, identify yourself as media and you will be given a parking pass.

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For more information, call:
David Logan
Associate Dean
Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
(416) 736-5051

Gary Spink
Co-ordinator
Ontario Science Olympiad
(905) 683-9902

Mary Ann Horgan
Media Relations
York University
(416) 736-2100, ext. 22086
YU/031/97

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