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230 Canadian students share $1.3 million in scholarships and awards at 2024 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Ottawa

Being inquisitive pays off. That’s the main message coming out of the 2024 Canada-Wide Science Fair held in Ottawa this week, Canada’s largest annual youth STEM event. This evening, close to 900 people attended the awards ceremony where a total of $1.3 million in awards, prizes and scholarships was presented to 230 students from coast to coast to coast.

2024 Distinguished Service Award Recipients Announced

Youth Science Canada is pleased to announce the eight recipients of its 2024 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.

Team Canada celebrates award-winning achievements at Regeneron ISEF 2024 in Los Angeles, California

Team Canada shines internationally, securing multiple awards at the world’s leading youth STEM competition – the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles from May 12 to 17.

Canada-Wide Science Fair celebrates a return to Ottawa, May 26 to 31, 2024

The 62nd edition of the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), Canada’s largest annual youth STEM event, will be held at Carleton University from May 26 to 31, 2024. This year, 387 student finalists from all 13 provinces and territories will gather to display their STEM projects and compete for over $1.3 million in scholarships, awards and prizes.

In the Media

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.

Max Du profiled on CBC Kids News for his award-winning science fair project

Max Du won a platinum award at the 2022 Canada-Wide Science fair for his project on life saving drones and was profiled on CBC Kids News.

Team Canada-ISEF member, Haolin Li, wins 2nd place

City News Toronto interviewed Haolin Li after he won 2nd place at the 2022 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

Newsletters

April Newsletter – Seize Your STEM Opportunities This Month!

In the vast landscape of human achievement, opportunity is the soil that nurtures the seeds of innovation and growth.

March Newsletter – Ignite Your Spark of Inspiration with STEM!

Inspiration is the spark that ignites this lantern, guiding us through challenges, illuminating the darkness, and revealing the beauty of knowledge.

February Newsletter – Nurturing Motivation in Your STEM Journey

Motivation is more than just a fleeting feeling; it’s the inner fire that fuels your dreams and propels you toward your goals.

January Newsletter – Experiencing the adventure of STEM projects

Experiential learning is more than just acquiring knowledge; it’s the art of engaging with the world firsthand.

Media Kit

Thank you for your interest in the Canada-Wide Science Fair, presented by Youth Science Canada. This kit has been designed to provide journalists, bloggers, and sponsors with all the information they need to cover this exciting event, including:

  • key messages
  • event details
  • social media plan & example posts
  • frequently asked questions
  • primary contacts
  • summary of Youth Science Canada and our other programs

Media Contact Information

Sean Cotnam
Torchia Communications
416-341-9929 x323
[email protected]

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