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Amal Aziz presenting her research on breast cancer detection using 3D ultrasound at Youth Science Canada seminar in Stockholm.

Nobel Week in Stockholm: Amal Aziz’s Story

Four-time CWSF finalist Amal Aziz spent Nobel Week 2025 in Stockholm representing Canada, meeting laureates and inspiring students with her breast cancer research.

Two young students holding awards at EUCYS Kiel 2026, celebrating their success in the European Union Contest for Young Scientists.

Canadian students win first and second prizes at European Union contest for young scientists

Gurnoor Kaur of Waterloo, Ont., and Liam Desré of Kingston, Ont., win in Germany for research on blood oxygen sensors and the expansion of the universe.

Young woman with long red hair smiling at Youth Science Canada event, showcasing youth engagement in science activities.

Schulich Leader Scholarships: UCalgary welcomes six promising young talents in STEM

Ready to change the world, these Schulich leaders have chosen the University of Calgary for their undergraduate studies

Group of four young students at a science fair outdoors, wearing badges, with a scenic landscape and river in the background.

THE STEM JOURNEY | September 2026

School is back, which means STEM fair season is back, and we can already feel the buzz of curiosity and ideation coursing across the country.

Group of four young students at a science fair outdoors, wearing badges, with a scenic landscape and river in the background.

From yeast cells to forest carbon: Janelle Salm’s science fair journey

From a Saskatchewan closet experiment to ESG Controller at a global forestry company, Janelle Salm's CWSF journey shaped how she thinks about climate.

Two young students shaking hands at Youth Science Canada event, with a brick wall and plants in the background, showcasing student engagement in science activities.

St. John’s student ‘came out on top’ to win international water science competition | CBC News

Getting to speak with the princess of Sweden and dining with the king have been incredible experiences for Moroti Adegboyega but what truly has him on top of the world is being named the winner of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize.

Group of four young students at Youth Science Canada event, smiling and giving thumbs up, with tents and trees in the background, promoting STEM education and youth engagement.

THE STEM JOURNEY | July 2026

It's hard to believe a month has already passed since CWSF 2026. Now that summer's here, it feels like a good moment for something we don't always make time for: reflection.

Young man in formal suit holding an award at Youth Science Canada event, smiling on stage with colorful curtain background.

This teen’s big idea on the universe won him Canada’s top science fair prize

Liam Desre, a teen from Kingston, Ontario, won a top prize at this year’s Canada-Wide Science Fair for his theory about the universe.

A young group of diverse students and adults on stage at Youth Science Canada awards ceremony, holding trophies and celebrating achievements in science and innovation.

THE STEM JOURNEY | June 2026

CWSF 2026 is over. The display boards have come down at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. Our finalists have flown home, heading straight back into the last weeks of school, final exams, and whatever comes next. Summer is right around the corner. The STEM fair season is officially closed.

A young student being interviewed on a Vancouver morning TV show about winning the 2026 Canada-Wide Science Fair, promoting youth science achievements and innovation.

Vancouver student wins big at 2026 Canada-Wide Science Fair

Your Morning Vancouver is joined by 8th grader Willem Vuurmans and Youth Science Canada executive director Reni Barlow to chat about Willem’s big win.

A young group of diverse students and adults on stage at Youth Science Canada awards ceremony, holding trophies and celebrating achievements in science and innovation.

A New Perspective on the Universe, a Breakthrough in Medical Equity: Top Honours at the 2026 Canada-Wide Science Fair

Liam Desre and Gurnoor Kaur earn Best Project Awards as 390 student finalists compete for nearly $2 million in prizes in Edmonton

Exploring Youth Science Canada exhibition with students and educators at a science fair, showcasing innovative projects and educational displays in a large indoor venue.

Canada-Wide Science Fair returns to Edmonton | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Canada-Wide Science Fair returns to Edmonton Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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