Ottawa, May 17, 2024 – 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.

Members of Team Canada competed at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles, California from May 14 to May 17. Representing Team Canada (from left to right) were Cindy Cheng, Keanu Chan, Jason Zhao, Arushi Nath, Gurnoor Kaur, Elizabeth Chen, Chloe Filion and Sophie Filion pictured at ISEF 2024 on May 15. Photo credit: Adelina Nielsen.

 

Chloe and Sophie Filion, Grade 10 and 11 students, respectively, from Fenwick, Ontario, won a First Award in embedded systems for their project creating a digital air rifle ballistic measuring device which has the potential to be a game-changer for the air rifle Olympic sport. Jason Zhao, a Grade 11 student from West Vancouver, British Columbia, won two awards for his project creating a rocket-launched drone for wildfires including a Second Award in engineering technology: statics and dynamics and a special award from the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST). Cindy Cheng, a Grade 11 student from Waterloo, Ontario, won two awards for her project employing soft microbots to deliver stem cells throughout the body including a Second Award in materials science and a special award from the China Association of Science and Technology (CAST).

 

“It was extraordinary to witness the outstanding performance and innovative spirit of our Canadian youth at this prestigious global event,” said Prof. Patrick Whippey, chair of the Team Canada-ISEF selection panel for Youth Science Canada. “Their dedication and ingenuity in tackling complex scientific questions is a testament to the calibre of talent in this country. This event showcased their scientific prowess and ability to engage at the global level.”

 

Team Canada-ISEF was honoured with four Grand Awards, including:

First Award – Embedded Systems, $5,000

Chloe Filion and Sophie Filion, École Secondaire Catholique Saint-Jean-de-Brebeuf, Fenwick, Ontario

The Digital Air Rifle Ballistic Measuring Device

 

Second Award – Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics, $2,000

Jason Zhao, Collingwood School, West Vancouver, British Columbia

Low-Cost Rapid Response Rocket Launched UAV for Wildfire Hotspot Detection

 

Second Award – Materials Science, $2,000

Cindy Cheng, Laurel Heights Secondary School, Waterloo, Ontario

3D Bioprinting Soft Microrobotic “Niches” for Stem Cell Delivery

 

Third Award – Biomedical Engineering, $1,000

Keanu Chan, Mount Baker Secondary School, Cranbrook, British Columbia

PRecision Exospinal Constructive Innovative Stereotactic Evolution (PRECISE)

 

Team Canada-ISEF also received three special awards:

China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) – $1,200

Jason Zhao, Collingwood School, West Vancouver, British Columbia

Low-Cost Rapid Response Rocket Launched UAV for Wildfire Hotspot Detection

 

Cindy Cheng, Laurel Heights Secondary School, Waterloo, Ontario

3D Bioprinting Soft Microrobotic “Niches” for Stem Cell Delivery

 

Non-Trivial Fellowship – $500 scholarship, and up to $15,000 in funding

Gurnoor Kaur, Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, Waterloo, Ontario

MalaScope – A Low-Cost Deep Learning Sensor for Label-Free Detection of Malaria

 

“The remarkable achievements of Team Canada at Regeneron ISEF underline the importance of encouraging curiosity and passion for STEM among our youth,” said Reni Barlow, executive director of Youth Science Canada. “These young scientists and innovators exemplify the bright future of STEM in Canada. Congratulations to all members of Team Canada on their success.”

 

The YSC Team Canada-ISEF program is possible thanks to the support of the Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation through its Youth Can Innovate program. For more information or to help support Canadian youth in STEM, please visit the Youth Science Canada donation page.

 

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About Youth Science Canada

Youth Science Canada fuels the curiosity of Canadian youth through STEM projects. A registered charity incorporated in 1966, YSC delivers on its mission through national programs, including mySTEMspace, the National STEM Fair Network, Canada-Wide Science Fair, STEM Expo, Team Canada representation at international fairs and Smarter Science professional development for teachers. Through these programs, YSC directly supports the more than 500,000 students who do STEM projects in any given year. For more information, visit youthscience.ca.

 

About the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF), a program of Society for Science for over 70 years, is the world’s largest global science competition for high school. Through a global network of local, regional, and national science fairs, millions of students are encouraged to explore their passion for scientific inquiry. Each spring, a group of these students is selected as finalists and offered the opportunity to compete for approximately U.S. $9 million in awards and scholarships. Learn more at societyforscience.org/isef.

 

For more information:

Dalia Esposito
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