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Youth Science Canada

Youth Science Canada enables Canadian youth to investigate scientific questions and develop innovative solutions related to current and future challenges.

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Virtual CWSF to take place May 17 to 21

CWSF 2021 will take place May 17 to 21, 100 per cent virtually and with its original focus on the Ottawa region.

YSC launches podcast

YSC announces the launch of a new podcast series, Why to How: Adventures in STEM.

CWSF embraces virtual format

CWSF 2021 will go virtual featuring Ottawa and an explosion of online activity for participants and visitors.

YSC appoints Melina Found

Appointment sets stage for the launch of YSC’s National Youth STEM Project Development Initiative

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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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Adam Noble

Noblegen founder/CEO, CWSF 2013 Best Project Award, Intel ISEF 2012 First Place Grand Award