CIC 2023 award winners

Exemplary Teachers

A good Teacher is like a candle, It consumes itself to light the way

For helping students prepare for math international olympiads!

For helping students prepare for science international olympiads!

Theme: Impact of Canadian Innovations

Photography Contest - Junior Winners

Photography Contest - Senior Winners

Theme: World in 2050

Visual Art Contest - Grade 1-4 Winners

Visual Art Contest - Grade 5-6 Winners

Visual Art Contest - Grade 7-8 Winners

Visual Art Contest - High School Winners

Theme: How will artificial intelligence transform the world?

Debate Contest - Junior Category Winners

Debate Contest - Middle Category Winners

Debate Contest - Open Category Winners

Theme: World in 2050 highlighting any single or various futuristic innovations.

Creative Writing Contest - Junior Winners

Creative Writing Contest - Senior Winners

Theme: Get ready for 2050 by applying computational thinking.

Computing Contest - Grade 3/4 Winners

Computing Contest - Grade 5/6 Winners

Computing Contest - Grade 7/8 Winners

Computing Contest - High School Winners

Non-Competitive Computing Contest - Top Scorers

• Arnav Vunam, USA
• Akash Roy, USA
• Stephen Neon Swann, Bangladesh
• Subhan Kashif, Pakistan
• Muhammad Hamza Qaiser, Pakistan

Theme: Help CKSTEM Robot (CKROBO) to navigate through human civilization by applying problem-solving skills. 

Math Contest - Grade 1 Winners

Math Contest - Grade 2 Winners

Math Contest - Grade 3 Winners

Math Contest - Grade 4 Winners

Math Contest - Grade 5 Winners

Math Contest - Grade 6 Winners

Math Contest - Grade 7 Winners

Math Contest - Grade 8 Winners

Math Contest - High School Winners

Non-Competitive Computing Contest - Top Scorers

• Iré Ogungbemile, Canada
• Reyansh Mantri, USA
• Arnav Vunam, USA
• Akash Roy, USA
• César Flores, Peru
• Tanvi Padole, USA
• Vivian Lei, USA

Outstanding Teachers

• Ms. Alia Ali - Earnscliffe Sr. PS
• Mr. Dylan Guarda - Three Valleys PS
• Ms. Diane McDonald - Tecumseh PS
• Mr. Chi Hang - Highland MS
• Mr. Hong Zhang - Lord Robert Jr. PS
• Ms. Rosemary Bianchi - St. Charles Garnier Catholic PS
• Mr. Peter No - General Brock PS
• Mr. Rob Grundy - Maurice Cody Jr. PS

Canadian Innovation Contest

Winner's Medals

Winners in North America will receive one or more of the following medals designed by our generous partner DNL Core. The actual medals may look slightly different because of the 3D implementation.

🥇Gold Medal

This 3D-printed medal will be awarded to the top 1-2 students in each category of 6 innovation contests. Gold Award winners will get a 250 CAD scholarship for CKSTEM courses.

🥈Silver Medal

This 3D-printed medal will be awarded to the following 1-4 students in each category of 6 innovation contests. Silver Award winners will get a 200 CAD scholarship for CKSTEM courses.

🥉Bronze Medal

This 3D-printed medal will be awarded to the following 1-6 students in each category of 6 innovation contests. Bronze Award winners will get a 150 CAD scholarship for CKSTEM courses.

🎖️Honor Medal

This gorgeous aluminum medal will be awarded to the top 10-25% of students in all 6 CIC contest categories. Honor Award winners will get a 100 CAD scholarship for CKSTEM courses.

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How can I use the scholarship?

Please email [email protected] to use the scholarship. You can combine scholarships up to 30% of the CKSTEM course value.

How can I use Brilliant.org courses?

We have added links in math and computing courses for the medal winners to access Brilliant.org courses. Please login to the learning portal to access these links. Premium courses are only available for the math and computing medal winners.

How can I get my certificate?

You can log in to the contest portal to download your certificates in the contest courses.

Original activity · CKROBO’s AI conference

CKROBO and Nydia ROBO co-host an AI conference. To interact with others, they decide not to sit next to each other at a hexagonal table. How many different ways can all six robots sit? All sides of the table are identical.

Original activity · Road distances

Given the blue roads and distances shown, how far is it by road, in kilometres, from the CN Tower to Niagara Falls? The sign at African Lion Safari gives Burlington 38 km, Niagara Falls 107 km and CN Tower 93 km. The original map shows the shared route through Burlington.

Original activity · Measuring CKROBO

The author is 148 cm taller than CKROBO in the diagram. What is the author’s height in centimetres? The original ruler diagram gives an 8 cm reference interval and the robot’s top and bottom markers.

Original activity · The Rule of 72

The original learning activity introduces Mr. Naresh Thakur, an investment advisor at RBC Wealth Management, explaining the Rule of 72: approximate years to double = 72 ÷ percentage interest rate. Its example gives 72 ÷ 2 = 36 years for $100 to become $200. Using this rule, how many years would $1,000 take to become $4,000 at 12%? This is the historical mathematics exercise.

Original activity · Folding a map of Canada

The daughter of the author marked eight places she wanted to visit in Canada on a map, then refolded it and placed it back on the table as shown. In what order did the numbers stack from top to bottom when fully folded? Give the order as an eight-digit number. The preserved original image supplies the numbered map and folding sequence.

Original activity · Customized awards

The 2023 activity says that the cost of an award is based on the area of the rectangular sheet fitting it. The outer blue sheet has a height-to-width ratio of 2:1. A 300-square-inch sheet costs $50, with other sizes proportional. If the CKROBO award costs $27, what is its height in inches? The original note says this was based on the 2023 award-creation scenario, with the actual awards different.

Original activity · Photographing the CN Tower

Buildings block photographers’ views of the CN Tower. What is the blue building’s height if the brown building is 14 m high? Ground distances from left to right are 5 m, 25 m, 19 m and 76 m; the two marked tower points are 200 m apart. The original diagram is not to scale; ignore the tower’s width. Red dots mark where a line touches an object. Use the preserved diagram for the two lines of sight.

Original activity · A real STEM plus

Each row and column total is the sum of the corresponding objects’ values. What is the sum along the main diagonal? Rows: compass, code, camera, microphone = 14; microphone, camera, code, compass = 14; code, camera, compass, camera = 12; microphone, camera, microphone, microphone = 18. Column totals from left to right: 16, 13, 14, 15. The original grid is preserved below.

Original activity · Series and parallel circuits

The examples give series resistance r1 + r2: 2 Ω + 2 Ω = 4 Ω; and parallel resistance r1 × r2 / (r1 + r2): 3 Ω × 6 Ω / (3 Ω + 6 Ω) = 2 Ω. What is the total resistance of CKROBO’s combined circuit? The original diagram preserves every connection and resistor value.

Original activity · Do not eat like birds

The original activity describes a Gray Jay population of 26 million and average weight of 71 grams. A human weighing 71 kilograms needs 2,000 kilocalories per day. If a Gray Jay’s calorie-to-weight ratio is 24 times that of humans, how many kilocalories does a Gray Jay need per day? These are the historical activity’s stated premises.

Original activity · Robot darts

Five robots play darts. Each makes two hits. Red + green = 9; green + blue = 10; blue + purple = 11; purple + yellow = 12. The sum of the scores of all five colours is 25. What total does CKROBO score with yellow + red?

Original activity · TEMs for STEM

CKROBO introduced a decimal currency with coins of 1, 10, 100 and 1,000 TEMs. A robotics course costs 2,023 TEMs. In how many different ways can it be paid for in exact coinage?

Sponsors & Premium Donors

DNL CORE DESIGN

DNL Core Design is our most committed partner. They constantly go above and beyond the call of duty to provide us with exceptional designs. All CKSTEM designs, including awards, banners, flyers, logos, and brand management, are managed by DNL Core.

DNL is a strategic brand design studio that helps brands that want to make an impact. We want to thank the CEO of DNL Core, Nick Ladani, for voluntarily taking on the position of Creative Director with CKSTEM.

NYDIA Tech, A Platinum Sponsor

Nydia Tech was founded on the principle of "simplify complex solutions and deliver experiences that feel magical through technology and services". It believes Digital Transformation need not be complex and complicated. Solutions must focus on end-user experience - Customer Focus.

Nydia Tech provides information technology solutions and services to financial institutions, telecom companies, and retail and healthcare industries. Our platform-agnostic robust technology capabilities and productive and cost-effective global engagement model make Nydia Tech an indispensable partner. Nydia Tech believes in partnering and acting like an extended team for our clients and helping build an on-shore and off-shore model.

Nydia Tech’s unique working model of partnering with start-ups by helping them take their ideas and prototyping to test and final product delivery helps them unlock their innovation potential.

Y Media Group, A Media Partner

CKSTEM would like to thank Y Media for providing full coverage on Radio Y - FM 91.9, Newspaper - Midweek, and TV – Y Channel for the Canadian Summer Contests. Y Media is going above and beyond the call of duty to help kids and families in our society.

Y Media Group is the largest Media house catering to South Asian Community in Canada. Today, with a recognized presence over Television, Radio, Print, Internet and Community events & shows, Y Media has a robust multimedia platform that allows the communities in Canada to be expressive, communicative and interactive. The platform allows for sharing of news & events, just as these happened, from around the world.

Naresh Thakur, RBC Wealth Management, Dominion Securities, A Gold Sponsor

To help you meet your various goals, Naresh Thakur takes a comprehensive approach that extends beyond investing in encompassing lifestyle protection, retirement planning, intergenerational wealth transfer and legacy creation. With the expert support of the industry-leading RBC Wealth Management Services team, Narsh can help you address your specific financial, tax, retirement and legacy planning concerns.

Waseer Law Office, A Gold Sponsor

Waseer Law Office is A Canadian law firm with three offices in London, ON, Mississauga, ON and Windsor, ON. Waseer Law represents individuals and corporations (businesses) in various legal matters such as Immigration, Real Estate, Family Law and Wills & Estate.

Zia Waseer, an accomplished lawyer who heads the business, is committed to providing high-quality legal solutions specifically tailored to meet the needs of each client. Waseer Law is renowned for its client-centred strategy, concentration on detail, and commitment to obtaining the best results for its clients. Waseer Law offers the knowledge and experience to help you confidently navigate the legal system.

We are pleased to announce that Waseer Law Office is offering a 20% discount to all members of the CKSTEM community until July 2023. This discount applies to all our services, including consultations and fees. We value our relationship with the CKSTEM community and look forward to serving you with our best-in-class services at a reduced cost.

Bollywood Dance School Canada, A Gold Sponsor

Bringing together the hottest new trends and talents of Desi Fusion Dance on a global scale, Bollywood Dance School is committed to connecting dance communities from across the globe!

Led under the Artistic direction of Parth Dani, a veteran of the industry with over 20 years of experience, this Canadian dance company finds its voice by combining South Asian and Canadian roots. With a mission to bring their cultural experiences to the stage, Bollywood Dance School specializes in fusion pieces that have roots in traditional Bollywood, Semi-Classical alongside Western disciplines.

Bollywood Dance School has students across the globe and strives to bring a well-rounded dance education through local studios in Canada, UK and Australia, as well as online. Giving students opportunities to perform in professional-level showcases, their Dance Company consists of high-level intensive students and instructors. Dedicated to their mission, Bollywood Dance School and their Dance Company are ready to set the stage on fire!

Nothers, The Award Store, A Gold Sponsor

For more than 50 years, Nothers the Award Store has been a leading supplier of awards and recognition products across Ontario.

It has full-service capabilities at Nothers The Award Store – offering complete assistance from program concept planning and design to delivery of your personalized awards.

Their Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives have earned Nothers the prestigious Consumer Choice Award – Promotion category for London and Toronto for 10 consecutive years (2013 to 2022).

Nothers will help in making memorable moments for all award winners.

mobileLIVE

mobileLIVE is our sponsor third year in a row. CKSTEM appreciates their commitment to helping kids in our community.

mobileLIVE is a full-service digital team obsessed with helping customers to make intelligent investments and reduce time-to-launch. Its experts specialize in designing experiences, building products, and scaling technology with flexible engagement models, outside-in views, bespoke solutions, and a succession of early wins while always keeping sight of the big picture.

Speech and Debate Canada Foundation

Speech and Debate Canada Foundation (S&DC) is a national not-for-profit organization that brings debate clubs to Canadian schools. It is their mission to help spread debate literacy across the country. By partnering with S&DC, we teach as many students as possible how to participate in formal debates. We believe that every Canadian child should have the opportunity to learn how to advocate for themselves and others. We also have an additional focus on helping students learn the art of public speaking.

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Brilliant, An Unconditional Support

Brilliant is giving free premium membership for many winners of CMSC & CCSC. You can join 10+ million people excelling in math and science through excellent, Brilliant courses. For lifelong learners of any age, Brilliant replaces lecture videos with hands-on, interactive problem-solving. It’s a better (and more fun) way to learn.

Premium Donors

• Manoj & Juthika Kurup
• Rakesh & Archana Goel
• Sunil Saini - Century 21
• Jayant Vyas - Remax
• Sudheer & Sangeetha Rayala
• Sanjay & Deepali Gupta