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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 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.

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

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.

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

Group photo of diverse youth participants in formal attire representing Youth Science Canada at the 2026 ISEF event, showcasing youth engagement in science and innovation.

Burlington student part of a group of eight going to Arizona for Science competition

By Gazette Staff March 30th, 2026 BURLINGTON, ON   Youth Science Canada has announced the names of the eight students who will represent the country as Team Canada-ISEF at the Regeneron Intern…

Vancouver students discuss their achievements at the World Science Fair on CTV Morning Live, promoting youth engagement in science and innovation.

Vancouver Students Win Big At World Science Fair

Science fair winners Tanvir Mundra and Ann Wang discuss their winning projects on CTV Morning Live.

Inspiring Future Innovators: Youth Science Canada Profiled by Teachers on Call

Youth Science Canada is excited to be profiled by Teachers on Call! Our Executive Director, Reni Barlow, shared insights into how our STEM projects and competitions, like the Canada-Wide Science Fair, inspire and empower young minds.

Elizabeth Chen profiled in Reader’s Digest Canada

Reader's Digest Canada profiled Elizabeth Chen, a 17-year-old student from Edmonton and CWSF Best Project: Discovery award winner, who made groundbreaking strides in cancer research by using data-mining techniques to enhance the effectiveness of CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia patients.

CBC Eureka! Eureka! documentary on CWSF

CBC Eureka! Eureka! documentary speaks to alumni from the Canada Wide Science fair and discusses their “aha” moments in creating their STEM project and attending the fair.

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