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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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Sixty Years of Curiosity: Youth Science Canada Reaches a National Milestone

Today, March 28, 2026, Youth Science Canada marks the 60th anniversary of its incorporation as a national organization dedicated to supporting young Canadians in pursuing their scientific curiosity.

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Youth Science Canada names Team Canada for the world’s largest youth science competition

Youth Science Canada is proud to announce the eight students who will represent the country as Team Canada-ISEF at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2026, the world's leading youth STEM competition, to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, May 9 to 15.

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Building science fairs for generations: Patti Leigh’s story

Patti Leigh spent 43 years building BC’s science fair network from nine students to a permanent endowment. A blueprint for building something that lasts.

Canadian students proudly display their medals at the Taiwan International Science Fair, celebrating their top prizes and achievements in science and innovation.

Canadian students return home with top prizes from Taiwan International Science Fair

Audrey Cowen from Toronto, Ontario, and Lucas Wang from Burnaby, British Columbia, won first and third place awards at the prestigious international STEM competition

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Empowering Canada’s Next Generation of Innovators: 2025 in Review

From coast to coast to coast, Youth Science Canada continues to champion the curiosity and ingenuity of Canadian youth. Discover how your support is transforming lives and building Canada's STEM future.

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Why I Judge: The View from the Other Side of the Table

Medical student Gayashan Tennakoon returns to CWSF as a judge 10 years after competing. Discover why judging restores his faith in the world and connects him to curious young minds solving real problems.

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