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Youth Science Canada

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

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Canada’s top youth scientists awarded $1.3 million at the 2025 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton

From groundbreaking schizophrenia treatment research to innovative sea turtle robots, Canada’s top young scientists showcased world-class research and innovation this week at the 63rd Canada-Wide Science Fair.

Team Canada secures three prestigious awards at Regeneron ISEF 2025 in Columbus, Ohio

Canadian students continue to make their mark on the global STEM stage, with Team Canada capturing three Grand Awards at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2025 held in Columbus, Ohio, May 10 – 16.

Youth Science Canada to host 63rd Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton, June 1 to 6, 2025

Youth Science Canada will bring the 63rd Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), the country’s largest annual youth science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) event, to the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton from June 1 to 6, 2025.

2025 Distinguished Service Award Recipients Announced

Youth Science Canada is pleased to announce the nine recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Service Award. The Awards annually recognize up to ten volunteers and staff who have made an outstanding contribution, through innovation, long service, or leadership, to the organization or its programs at any level.

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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.”

Adam Noble
Noblegen founder/CEO, CWSF 2013 Best Project Award, Intel ISEF 2012 First Place Grand Award

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