Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF).
Students from across the system earned recognition at the 2026 Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF), building on their work at this year’s system science and engineering fair.
Students joined peers from Hamilton, Halton, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, as well as Six Nations, to present their projects and compete for a range of awards, scholarships, and prizes.
BASEF provides students with the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on inquiry, while sharing their ideas and research with the broader community. Their achievements reflect the Board’s continued commitment to the Multi-Year Strategic Plan, particularly the priority to Transform the Future through innovation, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving.
Results from BASEF are listed below:
Jieun Park, Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School
“Which AD Treatment Combination is Most Effective in Improving Patient Outcomes and Overall Efficacy”
Silver Merit Award
Nolan Hoare, Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School
“Keeping the Air Clean Using Antibacterial Air Filters”
Bronze Merit Award
Daniel Alam and Ethan Dawe, Immaculate Conception Catholic Secondary School
“An Evidence-Based Redesign of Handrails to Reduce Bacterial Contamination”
Procor Engineering Award – Junior
Bronze Merit Award
New Health Scientist Award
Ava Saraphanian and Anthony Rahija, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Secondary School
“Trash-2D2”
Bronze Merit Award
Maya Zadlo and Sofia Toaldo, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Secondary School
“VisionFree – Braille Keyboard Cover”
Bronze Merit Award
Joe Salvatore, St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Elementary School
“Bubble Boost: A Process for Improving Descaling Efficiency Using CO₂-Infused Cleaning Solutions”
Rotary Club of Hamilton Stoney Creek Award – Third
Silver Merit Award
Harrison Family Chemistry Award
Matthew Thomas, St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School
“Balance Boom”
Silver Merit Award
BASEF Inspiration Student Award
HillfieldStrathallan College Entrance Scholarship Award
Abhiraam Nair, St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School
“Low-Cost Multi-Stage Activated Carbon Filtration for PFAS Analog Removal”
Bronze Merit Award
Evelyn Matheson, St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
“Flow-Based Low-Impact Onsite Water Energy in #HamOnt (FLOW#HamOnt)”
Canadian Nuclear Society (Golden Horseshoe Branch) Award – Junior
Nelson Steel Award
Luke Cheers, St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School
“Easy Click – A Simplified TV Remote Control for People Living with Dementia”
Rotary Club of Hamilton Stoney Creek Award – Second
Bronze Merit Award
Nadira Okeke and Joanna Mikaela, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School
“SMART Bandage”
Bronze Merit Award
Congratulations to all students for their dedication, creativity, and commitment to learning, and to the principals, teachers, and families who supported them throughout their work.
