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A large group of young people wearing red and white, with many holding Canadian flags, posing for a photo at MILSET ESI 2024. They are standing and sitting in several rows, smiling and looking at the camera. In the background, there are banners with logos.

Team Canada Inspires with Best Delegation Award at MILSET ESI 2023

A testament to excellence in STEM and cultural exchange – Team Canada has been crowned the Best Delegation at the prestigious MILSET Expo-Sciences International (ESI) 2023.

Applications for Team Canada-ISEF 2024 are now open!

Applications are now open for Team Canada-ISEF 2024! You might be eligible to apply for this incredible international opportunity.

CWSF Finalists from across the country head to Mexico for the love of science

This weekend, 31 of Canada’s brightest science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students will embark on a journey of a lifetime to this year’s MILSET ESI, which takes place in Puebla, Mexico

Canadian youth celebrate double victory at prestigious European science contest

Edmonton’s Elizabeth Chen and Toronto’s Arushi Nath earn top honors at 34th European Union Contest for Young Scientists in Brussels

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