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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.

Canadian Students Shine at Regeneron ISEF 2024 in Los Angeles, California

Youth Science Canada is thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of Canadian students at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2024, held in Los Angeles, California.

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.

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“As a Grade 13 student, I participated in the city science fair in Toronto and then went on to represent my region at the Canada-Wide Science Fair. It was an experience that would ultimately define my life.”

Dr. Roberta Bondar

astronaut, neurologist, physician, educator, photographer

“Science fair was a life-changing experience that really made me realize, if I set my mind to something, anything is possible. It was an exciting moment for a 15-year-old.”

Ann Makosinski

inventor, writer, Time Magazine and Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Young Millionaire

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