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| “Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprises”-Alice Walker. I base this quote on every aspect of my daily life in order to succeed. My name is Alex and I’m in Grade 7 at St. George’s School, one of the best private schools in Canada. It’s a privilege to be the Head Boy of the Junior School, which keeps me busy every day. At school, I am involved in sports such as basketball, soccer, rugby, and track. One of my many notable achievements with the school team is a national basketball championship in Ottawa this past February. Extra-curricular activities I am involved in are Model UN, public speaking, fundraising, and many more. I created a group to help fundraise for Free The Children, an organization started by youths. I am a person that is interested in hands-on activities and am very keen to learn kinesthetically. Some of the many subjects I’m interested in are Chemistry and Math. I’m sure this national science fair will be a stunning experience for me. |
| Alex Yang
X-CoP 101 - "eXternal COntrolled Prosthesis"
| Division: | Health Sciences / Environmental Innovation | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Greater Vancouver | | City: | Vancouver, BC | | School: | St George's School | | Abstract: | Robotic technology becomes essential with prosthetic limbs, aiding millions of amputees. My aim was to introduce another method of controlling prostheses. After innovating an interface utilizing external sensors, I compared it to the EMG system-currently the most advanced interface available. My system of control proved feasible and effective. This innovation could influence a wider field of biomechanics, aiding victims of various illnesses and accidents. |
| Awards | Value | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $1500 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 500.00 | Honourable Mention - Environmental Innovation
Junior
Sponsor: EnviroExpo, Presented by VIA Rail Canada | $100.00 | Silver Medal - Engineering
Junior
Sponsor: Youth Science Foundation Canada | $700.00 | | Total | $2 300.00 | |
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