Arthur Custance Award
for Christian Perspective in Science

The Custance Awards for Christian Perspective in Science were initiated by Dr. R. Gary Chiang. They are awarded at the biennial Christian Schools Science Fair for grade 7 and 8 students which is held at Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ontario.
 

Awards

2007 Winner: April Linde
How long is the durability of different brands of socks?
- Attercliffe Canadian Reformed Elementary, Dunnville

Second Place: John Sherret
Hovercraft - Yorkland, Willowdale

Third Place: Katie Moes
Giving Plants a Boost - John Knox Christian School, Oakville

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2005 Winner: Brittany Veldboom
A Study of Genes and Heredity - Beacon Christian Elementary School, St. Catharines

Second Place: Ashley Hagen & Erika Scott
Oil Spills - Calvin Christian School, Hamilton

Third Place: Bethany Wallar
Flower Power - Holland Marsh District Christian School, Newmarket

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2003 Winner: Heather Daichendt
Fingerprint Forsight: Can Fingerprints Reveal Future Medical Conditions?
- Maranatha Christian Academy, Windsor
(also overall 2003 Science Fair Winner)

Second Place: Matthew Kornneef
Factors of Decompostition - John Knox Memorial Christian School, Fruitland

Third Place: Jason Tamming
Immersed in Polymers - Enoch Christian Home School Group, Stoney Creek

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2001 Winner: Monique Lai
Which Fruit or Vegetable Has the Most Vitamin C? - Timothy Christian School, Rexdale

Honourable Mention: Beth Gelyk
Asthma - Timothy Christian School - Owen Sound

Honourable Mention: Timothy Ubbens
Batteries - Timothy Christian School, Rexdale

Honourable Mention: Felicia Leung
Will Storage Affect Vitamin C? - Oakville Christian School

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1999 Winner: Trevor Van Arragon
The Effectiveness of Simple Machines - Calvin Christian School, Hamilton

Honourable Mention: Jolien Koole
The Ear - Calvin Memorial, St. Catherines

Honourable Mention: Colleen Davis
Flammable Materials - Oakville Christian School, Oakville

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Arthur C Custance
1910-1985
 

Arthur C. Custance was born and educated in England and moved to Canada in 1928.   In his second year at the University of Toronto he was converted to faith in Christ.   The experience so changed his thinking that he switched courses, obtaining an honours M.A. in Hebrew and Greek.   In his 13 years of formal education, he explored many facets of knowledge and was particularly interested in anthropology and origins.   He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Ottawa in 1959 while serving as head of the Human Engineering Laboratories of the Defence Research Board in Ottawa (Canada) and was engaged in research work for 15 years.   During that time he also wrote and published The Doorway Papers.   In retirement in 1970, he wrote 6 major books.

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