APEGA Science Olympics fills Edmonton Butterdome Sunday [Video]

Hundreds of students put their critical thinking skills to the test at the Science Olympics at the Butterdome on Sunday.

The event was the largest to date, with 1,200 students from the greater Edmonton area working to find innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

The event was organized by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).

“A big focus of the event is introducing students to science, technology, engineering and math – specifically engineering and geoscience,” said Keely McPhee, APEGA outreach coordinator.

“Getting them interested in the careers and able to see the positive impact they have on our lives.”

The Olympic challenges were created by scientists, engineers and teachers, and they tie into Alberta school curriculum.

Small teams of students from Grade 1 to 12 were tasked with coming up with solutions and then taking those ideas all the way to a prototype.

“It might not be …