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By rdnewsNOW staff

May 31 to June 7

Chinook’s Edge School Division student captures third medal from National Science Fair

Jun 17, 2025 | 4:58 PM

A Grade 9 student from Cremona School captured a bronze medal at the National Science Fair for the third year in a row.

The fair was held in New Brunswick from May 31 to June 7 where Claire Friesen was acknowledged for her research in the aviation field.

There were 180 awards for 390 participants in her age category and she received one of 30 bronze medals.

“I am pleased with the results,” Friesen said in a media release.

“Judging was a lengthy, but surprisingly enjoyable experience, as we got to spend our time conversing with judges selected to be well-versed in our chosen project topics. I liked that the actual award ceremony had a focus on celebrating everyone who participated, no matter if they got an award or not.”

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More specifically, her research explored changing the surface of an aerofoil – or airplane wing – and if by dimpling it, might increase the lift.

Ultimately, she found that one of the three designs tested had a minor increase in lift and with the other two designs, there was a substantial improvement in the level of stall.

Some of her conference highlights included spending time with other students, touring New Brunswick, the Bay of Fundy, and the University of New Brunswick, where the students stayed.

Friesen has a passion for science and hopes to one day be a pilot.