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YSC reveals Team Canada-ISEF 2023

Eight high school students will represent Canada at the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, from May 14 to 19 in Dallas, Texas.

YSC releases 2021-2022 Annual Report

Youth Science Canada is pleased to present its annual report for the 2022 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2022. Although the global pandemic continued challenging youth programs and events throughout 2021 and 2022, we witnessed awe-inspiring creativity and ingenuity as the country's young scientists continued to discover and innovate, building towards a better tomorrow.

10,000 students from local schools register in record time to visit CWSF

The public is encouraged to join local students in discovering STEM projects by finalists from across Canada and explore exhibits from STEM-related organizations and institutions.

Remembering Michael O’Neil: A Dedicated Volunteer

Youth Science Canada mourns the loss of Michael O'Neil, a long-time volunteer and supporter. For over a decade, Michael was a vital part of our community, sharing his time, expertise, and passion for STEM with countless young Canadians.

10 youth jumping in the air with their hands up. All are wearing purple shirts which represent their CWSF Ambassador leadership position.

CWSF 2023 Ambassadors Announced

Youth Science Canada is pleased to announce the 13 alumni who have been selected to serve as Ambassadors for CWSF 2023 in Edmonton.

Canada-Wide Science Fair Ambassadors wearing teal and purple, waving signs and welcoming students to CWSF

CWSF 2023 Ambassador Applications Now Open!

Youth Science Canada (YSC) is pleased to announce that the Ambassador Program will be returning for the 2023 Canada-Wide Science Fair, in Edmonton, Alberta. We are now accepting applications.

Applications for Team Canada to the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair now closed

Youth Science Canada, Canada’s national organization engaging youth through STEM projects, has closed applications for selection to Team Canada-ISEF 2023. In total, 96 applications from 9 provinces plus 2 students living abroad were submitted and will be evaluated to go onto the second round.

Youth Science Canada issues last call for students, Grades 9-12 (and Cégep), to join Team Canada at Regeneron ISEF 2023

Youth Science Canada, a national organization engaging youth through STEM projects, encourages Canadian students, Grades 9-12 (including Cégep in Quebec), to apply for one of eight spots on Team Canada-ISEF 2023. The deadline to apply is Thursday, December 15

Blog post header image showing Annabelle Rayson, Hanze Wu and Koral Kulacoglu receiving their awards on stage at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) awards ceremony.

Three Canadian students take top prizes at EUCYS

Hanze (Louis) Wu, Koral Kulacoglu and Annabelle Rayson represented Canada at the EU Contest for Young Scientists event in the Netherlands, taking home top prizes for their outstanding projects.

Annabelle Rayson receiving the 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize

Annabelle Rayson wins 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize

Annabelle Rayson, CWSF 2022 Best Project (Discovery) Award winner, from Sarnia, Ontario won the 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for her research on algae blooms.

CWSF returns to in-person format in 2023

Edmonton will host the 61st edition of Canada’s national annual STEM fair, May 14 to 19, 2023, at Edmonton Convention Centre

YSC announces its 2022-2023 board

Organization welcomes four new board members

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