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Youth Science Canada enables Canadian youth to investigate scientific questions and develop innovative solutions related to current and future challenges.

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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

Youth Science Canada Announces New Dates for the Canada-Wide Science Fair 2024

Youth Science Canada is excited to announce a change in dates for the upcoming Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) 2024. Canada’s largest youth STEM event will now be held from May 25th to June 1st, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario.

High school students at the Canada-Wide Science Fair standing in front of a project board, smiling at the camera and waving

Help Shape the Future of Youth STEM across Canada!

Youth Science Canada is inviting you to share your valuable insights through a survey as part of our ongoing commitment to fostering the growth of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) projects among young Canadians.

YSC announces its 2023-2024 Board of Directors

Meet the accomplished individuals joining Youth Science Canada’s Board of Directors and express gratitude to departing members. Discover how their expertise and dedication will shape the future of STEM education and youth engagement.

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“As a Grade 13 student, I participated in the city science fair in Toronto and then went on to represent my region at the Canada-Wide Science Fair. It was an experience that would ultimately define my life.”

Dr. Roberta Bondar

astronaut, neurologist, physician, educator, photographer

“Science fair was a life-changing experience that really made me realize, if I set my mind to something, anything is possible. It was an exciting moment for a 15-year-old.”

Ann Makosinski

inventor, writer, Time Magazine and Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Young Millionaire

“The main goal is not winning awards but to make the world a better place. With our more sustainable, natural and vegetarian protein, dietary fibre and oils, we are addressing some of the world’s largest food supply challenges.”