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Innovative youth science students at Youth Science Canada event, diverse group of young researchers and innovators outdoors, promoting STEM education and scientific collaboration.

Evan Budz Wins $50,000 Gordon E. Moore Award as YSC’s Team Canada Claims Fifteen Awards at Regeneron ISEF 2026

Youth Science Canada's Team Canada-ISEF delegation earned six Grand Awards and eight Special Awards in Phoenix, Arizona, where 1,727 finalists from 67 countries, regions, and territories competed at the world's largest youth science competition.

A young boy holding a science project with a mirror and tools by a lake, promoting youth science activities and outdoor STEM learning experiences.

Teen builds ‘Bionic Underwater Robotic Turtle’ to detect ecological threats

High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems.

A young girl presenting her science project at Youth Science Canada event, holding a purple sign and a plush toy, with a colorful research poster in the background.

Ontario student’s not-so-nutty idea about squirrels earns her spot at Canada-Wide Science Fair | CBC News

Kira Egete and her family are obsessed with squirrels. Turns out, it's not such a nutty passion. Now, the Grade 10 student, whose project examines how squirrels see colour, will be among 400 participants at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton later this month.

A group of young award winners and judges on stage at Youth Science Canada event, celebrating achievements and the spirit of giving back in science.

THE STEM JOURNEY | May 2026

In three weeks, 393 young scientists will walk into the Edmonton EXPO Centre carrying months of work and a particular mix of nerves and anticipation in their chests.

Group of diverse youth participants at the Calgary Youth Science Fair holding a colorful banner, with organizers and sponsors in the background, celebrating science and innovation.

Directing traffic, focusing people: Chuck Buckley’s story

Chuck Buckley has judged, organized, and coached at science fairs since 1981. Meet the Calgary volunteer who has spent four decades helping students find where they belong.

Group of diverse youth science ambassadors smiling, representing Youth Science Canada at a science event, promoting STEM education and youth engagement in science activities.

Announcing our 2026 CWSF Ambassadors

Twelve former CWSF finalists are heading back to Edmonton as your 2026 ambassador team. Here's who you'll meet at the fair.

Portraits of the 2025 Youth Science Canada Distinguished Service Award recipients, showcasing diverse individuals recognized for their contributions to youth science and STEM education.

2026 Distinguished Service Award Recipients Announced

Youth Science Canada is pleased to announce the ten recipients of its 2026 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.

A group of young award winners and judges on stage at Youth Science Canada event, celebrating achievements and the spirit of giving back in science.

The Cycle of Giving Back: Why This Best Project Winner Returns to Judge

Aaron Judah won Best Project at CWSF 2000. Twenty-five years later, he came back to Fredericton as a volunteer judge and discovered the experience was just as transformative the second time around.

Two smiling individuals, a young woman and an older man, standing outdoors in front of a building, representing Youth Science Canada and promoting youth engagement in science activities.

Western father-daughter duo champion science fairs

Western father-daughter pair Patrick and Caroline Whippey have invested 80+ years in science fairs to inspire the next generation to explore STEM.

Janice Pang, PhD, University of Toronto, speaking at Youth Science event.

Meet Janice Pang, a University of Toronto PhD candidate who was lead author of a much discussed paper in ScienceSignaling about using long noncoding RNAs as future therapeutic medicines

She describes the paper and why lnc RNAs are important. Plus, her work-life balance as a PhD candidate, and advice for others. She is already working on putting together a biotech company startup based on this work.Janice Pang April 1Link to paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scisignal.adx2924

Innovative youth science programs in Canada, promoting STEM education and youth engagement in scientific research through Youth Science Canada.

THE STEM JOURNEY | April 2026

A few years ago, each of them set up a project board at a regional STEM fair somewhere in Canada. This month, all eight are heading to Phoenix to represent the country at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

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