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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.

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.

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

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.

Children and youth participating in a science fair event, running towards the finish line with a supervising adult, in an urban outdoor setting with city buildings in the background.

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.

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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.

Group photo of diverse Team Canada youth science competitors for the 2026 international competition, showcasing young students from various backgrounds.

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.

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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In the Media

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

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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.

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).

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

THE STEM JOURNEY | March 2026

It’s our 60th anniversary as an organization, and right now, somewhere in Canada, a student is preparing to set up a display board.

Inspirational youth science fair at Youth Science Canada showcasing students in scientific competitions and STEM activities.

THE STEM JOURNEY | February 2026

Ten years. That’s how long it took for Gayashan to return to CWSF. Ten years changes your perspective on a lot of things.

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

Dalia Esposito
Torchia Communications
www.torchiacom.com
514-654-2635
[email protected]

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