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February 3, 2010 - MARCH IS "YOUTH SCIENCE MONTH" IN CANADA
March 2010 is Youth Science Month across Canada. At over 100 regional science fairs, students aim to qualify for the Canada-Wide Science Fair, hosted this May in Peterborough, Ontario....MORE
November 4, 2009 - A word from VIA Rail / Mot de VIA Rail
At VIA, we believe we have an important role to play in building a healthier environment. / À VIA, nous croyons que nous avons un rôle important à jouer dans la création d'un environnement plus sain....MORE
November 3, 2009 - Going to the Arctic’s flow
Grade 11 student Bonita LeBlanc heads to the Arctic for a two-week scientific research trip on the Research Vessel Amundsen. She will drop messages in bottles to track where they end up....MORE
November 2, 2009 - Green Street Youth Leadership Challenge - Deadline Nov. 20
Do you have a great environmental or social justice project idea for your school or community, but don't have the cash to make it happen? Consider the Green Street Youth Leadership Challenge!...MORE
October 28, 2009 - Distinguished Service Award Nominations Due January 31
Nominations for the 2010 Distinguished Service Awards are due January 31st. Each year up to 10 volunteers or staff who have made outstanding contributions are recognized. Nominate someone today!...MORE
October 19, 2009 - Calling all science teachers worthy of the stage!
What makes for a spectacular science experiment? A secret ingredient, a flash of suspense and a live audience cheering on teams of teachers as they compete to become the next Iron Science champions....MORE
September 11, 2009 - Megan Schlorff represents Canada at EUCYS 2009
Megan Schlorff of Hanover, Ontario is representing Canada at the 2009 European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS), which opens today in Paris, France...MORE
August 18, 2009 - Canadian is runner-up for 2009 Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Mary Zhao of Vancouver BC was awarded one of two Diplomas of Excellence as a runner-up at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize ceremony in Sweden at a ceremony during 2009 World Water Week....MORE
August 7, 2009 - Young Scientists Explore Canada's Arctic on Polar Expedition
Twelve young scientists selected by Youth Science Canada are participating in Arctic Expedition 2009 with Students on Ice as part of our IPY Polar Innovation Week Program....MORE
July 29, 2009 - Team Canada wins "Best Delegation" at MILSET ESI in Tunisia
At the closing of MILSET ESI 2009 in Tunisia, Team Canada was awarded the Enrique Padilla Award, recognizing the best delegation at the biennial international youth science event....MORE
July 20, 2009 - Really Cool Summer for 13 Young Canadian Scientists
Youth Science Canada has selected thirteen young Canadian scientists who expressed an exceptional interest in polar science to travel to the Arctic on one of two excursions....MORE
July 19, 2009 - Science Teacher Chosen to Join Polar Expedition
Youth Science Canada invited Grade 7-12/Cégep science teachers to apply for the Polar Innovation Week educational polar excursion. Colin Jagoe of Brighton, Ontario is thrilled to have been selected....MORE
July 17, 2009 - Second Call for Polar Science Research Grants
Following the first call for proposals in May 2009, four students were awarded a Youth Polar Research Grant. Youth Science Canada has issued a second call for proposals due October 16, 2009....MORE
May 28, 2009 - Deadline Extended for Youth Polar Excursion Applications
Youth Science Canada has extended the application deadline for its Youth Polar Excursion Program. Students (ages 14-19) may apply for one of 13 spots aboard ship to experience Canada’s Arctic....MORE
May 28, 2009 - Teacher Opportunity to Join Summer Arctic Excursion
Youth Science Canada is pleased to offer one grade 7-12/Cégep science teacher the opportunity to participate in an educational Arctic excursion with Students on Ice. Application deadline is June 15th....MORE
May 15, 2009 - Alberta teen takes top prize at CWSF 2009 for innovative mobility devices
17 year old Gary Kurek of Bonnyville, Alberta took home the EnCana Best-in-Fair Award at Canada-Wide Science Fair 2009 in Winnipeg for innovative mobility devices for the physically disabled....MORE
May 15, 2009 - Team Canada-ISEF 2009 captures 9 awards at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
Team Canada-ISEF 2009 returns home with 9 awards from Intel ISEF 2009, held in Reno, Nevada, including two Second Place Grand Awards....MORE
May 9, 2009 - Winnipeg Welcomes CWSF 2009
Despite an early morning snowfall, Winnipeg offers a warm welcome to 474 Canada-Wide Science Fair 2009 finalists from every province and territory in the country, plus Australia and Taiwan R.O.C....MORE
March 22, 2009 - Team Canada-ISEF 2009 Announced
Youth Science Canada announces Team Canada-ISEF 2009, the top young scientists selected to compete for US $3-million at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair from May 10-16 in Reno....MORE
March 21, 2009 - Polar Innovation Week March 21st-28th Unfreezes Lesson Plans
Are you a grade 7-12 student interested in travel to the Arctic or a grant to support a polar-related science project? Are you a teacher looking to bring the polar regions into your classroom?...MORE
March 9, 2009 - BC Science Fair Students Win International Award in Taiwan!
Cody O’Neil and Derek Ling, Grade 11 students at Kelowna Secondary School in Kelowna, BC returned big winners from the Taiwan International Science Fair, held February 8th to 15th in Taipei, Taiwan....MORE
March 1, 2009 - "YOUTH SCIENCE MONTH" IN CANADA KICKS OFF IN WINNIPEG
Youth Science Month 2009 kicked off in Winnipeg at an event featuring the CWSF 2008 EnCana Platinum Award winners, Will Turk, a CWSF and Team Canada-ISEF alumnus, local students, guests and sponsors....MORE
December 4, 2008 - Distinguished Service Award Nominations Due January 31
Nominations for the 2009 Distinguished Service Awards are due January 31st. Each year up to 10 volunteers who have made outstanding contributions are recognized. Nominate a volunteer today!...MORE
November 29, 2008 - MEMBERS APPROVE "YOUTH SCIENCE CANADA / SCIENCES JEUNESSE CANADA" AS NEW NAME
Members overwhelmingly approved "Youth Science Canada / Sciences jeunesse Canada" as the new corporate name during the November 29th Annual General Meeting....MORE
November 17, 2008 - Watch Science Educators Compete for Canada's national Iron Science Title
Watch teams of science educators compete for the title of Iron Science this Friday (Nov 21) on a Discovery Channel webcast. Prizes are available for online viewers, including a SMART Airliner slate....MORE
November 15, 2008 - Daniel Burd one of Discover Magazine's 50 Best Brains in Science for 2008
The December 2008 issue of Discover magazine features Daniel Burd, winner of the CWSF 2008 Best in Fair Award, in its listing of the "50 Best Brains in Science" for 2008....MORE
November 10, 2008 - Ben Gulak slays all 5 dragons on Dragons' Den (CBC-TV) for $1.25M
Ben Gulak (19) of Milton, Ontario, inventor of the Uno, walked away with $1.25M for 20% of his company tonight on the CBC-TV show Dragons' Den. The Uno was Ben's Team Canada-ISEF 2007 project....MORE
November 9, 2008 - Llew Falla featured on "Think Big" (TVO) - Fri. Nov. 14, 5pm
Llew Falla (15) of Sarnia, Ontario will be featured on "Think Big" airing on TVO (TV Ontario) this Friday, November 14 at 5pm. Llew was a member of Team Canada-ISEF 2008....MORE
October 23, 2008 - Calling all Young Scientists! YSF launches Young Scientists Mentorship program
YSF Canada is excited to announce the launch of its national Young Scientists Mentorship program. If you are a young scientist (Grade 7-12) interested in having a mentor, click the link....MORE
September 24, 2008 - Aaron Hakim wins Novozymes Special Award at EUCYS
Aaron Hakim, 16 of Mississauga, Ontario was presented with the Novozymes Special Award at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) at this evening's ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark....MORE
September 20, 2008 - Aaron Hakim represents Canada at EUCYS 2008
Aaron Hakim of Mississauga, Ontario is representing Canada at the 20th anniversary of the annual European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS), which opens today in Copenhagen, Denmark....MORE
June 16, 2008 - Are you the next IRON SCIENCE teacher?
In the fall, talented science educators from across Canada will strut their stuff in pursuit of the 2008 "Iron Science" teacher title. Have you got what it takes? Know a teacher who does?...MORE
June 4, 2008 - Top 20 under 20 honours 6 YSF Canada Alumni
YSF alumni were front-and-centre at today's Youth in Motion 2008 Top 20 Under 20 Awards announcement. Over one quarter of the twenty young Canadians honoured are CWSF or Team Canada-ISEF alumni....MORE
May 19, 2008 - Team Canada are top performers at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
Youth Science Foundation Canada announced that 11 of the 16 Team Canada members returned home with awards from Intel ISEF 2008, held in Atlanta, Georgia, including a Best of Category Award....MORE
May 16, 2008 - Waterloo student’s solution to speed plastic bag breakdown takes top award at CWSF 2008
A project identifying a soil bacteria combination that speeds plastic bag breakdown wins EnCana Best in Fair and Platinum Awards for Best Senior project at the 47th Canada-Wide Science Fair....MORE
May 13, 2008 - YSF Alumnus, Ben Gulak's "Uno" featured on cover of June 2008 Popular Science
Ben Gulak and his invention, the "Uno" are the cover story in the June 2008 issue of Popular Science magazine. Ben and the Uno appeared at CWSF 2008 in Ottawa as part of "YSF Presents..."...MORE
May 11, 2008 - Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation announces $3.5 Million investment in YSF Canada
Bob Delaney MPP announces $3.5 million investment by the Province of Ontario to provide students with more opportunities to explore science and technology ideas and prepare for the jobs of the future....MORE
May 7, 2008 - House of Commons Recognizes CWSF 2008 and Team Canada-ISEF finalists, organizers and sponsors
Earlier today, James Rajotte, MP for Edmonton-Leduc, rose in the House of Commons to read a members statement recognizing the young Canadian scientists participating in CWSF 2008 and Intel ISEF 2008....MORE
April 21, 2008 - Canadians to represent North America at World Virtual Science & Engineering Fair
Three Canadian students from BC and Ontario will represent North America at the upcoming World Virtual Science & Engineering Fair, May 9-10 at the College of the North Atlantic in Doha, Qatar....MORE
March 31, 2008 - YSF honours volunteers for distinguished service
YSF Canada is delighted to announce ten recipients of the 2008 Distinguished Service Award, as nominated by affiliated regional organizations and selected by the YSF National Science Fair Committee....MORE
March 17, 2008 - Team Canada-ISEF 2008 Announced
YSF Canada announces Team Canada-ISEF 2008, the top young scientists selected to compete for US $3-million at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair from May 11-17 in Atlanta....MORE
March 09, 2008 - Stepping Up Guide helps students take projects to next level
Stepping Up is a guide for students who have completed a science fair project and who want to take their project to the next level – to compete for a CWSF medal or a place on Team Canada-ISEF....MORE
March 06, 2008 - Premier Williams declares Youth Science Month in Newfoundland & Labrador
Premier Danny Williams of Newfoundland and Labrador gathered volunteers and CWSF alumni in his St. John's office for the signing of the declaration of March as Youth Science month across the province....MORE
March 01, 2008 - HALF A MILLION YOUNG SCIENTISTS KICK OFF "YOUTH SCIENCE MONTH" IN CANADA
Every year, over 500,000 young Canadians participate in project-based science – as many as play hockey. During March, thousands will show their work, and compete to earn a spot at the CWSF, in May....MORE
February 04, 2008 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Derek Clouthier
The January/February 2008 issue of Innovation Canada, the online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
January 31, 2008 - International Summer School for Young Physicists (ISSYP)
The International Summer School for Young Physicists (ISSYP) is an exciting and challenging two-week program that explores the most fascinating ideas about how our universe works. Apply by March 15th....MORE
December 10, 2007 - SECOND QUARTERLY IPY DAY (DEC 13) FOCUSING ON ICE SHEETS
This Thursday, December 13th, 2007 marks the second quarterly International Polar Day... this time focusing on Ice Sheets. Information about Ice Sheets research and resources is available....MORE
December 05, 2007 - NSFC Vice-Chair John Twelves Wins Ontario Public Service Volunteer Award
John Twelves (right) was honoured today with the Ontario Public Service Spirit award presented by Secretary of the Cabinet, Tony Dean at a ceremony held at Queen’s Park in Toronto....MORE
November 21, 2007 - Iron Science Teacher webcast - Nov. 22 (10am MST)
Four teams from across Canada vie for the title of "Iron Science Teacher" at the national finals on Nov. 22nd at 10 am MST. The webcast by Discovery Channel is available at www.ironscience.ca....MORE
October 28, 2007 - YSF Alumni "Stepping Up" to develop new online guide
Thirteen YSF Alumni from the CWSF and Team Canada-ISEF gathered recently in Toronto to begin development of a new online resource for students who are looking to take their projects to the next level....MORE
October 15, 2007 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Asha Suppiah
The September/October 2007 issue of Innovation Canada, the online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
September 25, 2007 - Top 3 from CWSF join CIPO Youth Innovators Tour
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) was on hand at CWSF 2007 promoting awareness of intellectual property (IP). Three top CWSF award recipients joined the Canadian Youth Innovators' Tour....MORE
September 12, 2007 - Contest opens to find Canada’s top science teachers
Science centres across Canada will be staging Iron Science events this fall to find science teacher teams who can dazzle and entertain with science and a “secret ingredient.”...MORE
August 15, 2007 - "Ontario Innovates" online magazine Features James MacLeod
The August 2007 issue of Ontario Innovates features James MacLeod of Ottawa in its "Fresh Eyes" section, which profiles young Ontario innovators, their inspirations and their views on the future....MORE
August 02, 2007 - 5th UNESCO Youth Forum / 5e Forum des jeunes de l’UNESCO
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO is looking for participants, aged between 18 and 30 / La Commission canadienne pour l'UNESCO est à la recherche de participants âgés entre dix-huit et trente ans...MORE
July 31, 2007 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Ben Gulak
The July/August 2007 issue of Innovation Canada, the online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
June 26, 2007 - Are you the next IRON SCIENCE teacher?
In the fall, talented science educators from across Canada will strut their stuff in pursuit of the 2007 "Iron Science" teacher title. Have you got what it takes? Know a teacher who does?...MORE
June 19, 2007 - Five YSF Alumni named to Youth in Motion's 2007 Top 20 Under 20™
Five of this year's Top 20 Under 20™ Award Recipients are YSF Canada Alumni. This is the second year in a row that one-quarter of the award's recipients are past CWSF or Team Canada-ISEF participants....MORE
June 04, 2007 - CIPO rewards top 3 at CWSF / L'OPIC récompense les 3 gagnants de l'ESPC
CIPO rewards CWSF winners with a chance to join the Canadian Youth Innovators' Tour. / L'OPIC a accordé aux gagnants de l'ESPC l'occasion de participer au Tour des jeunes innovateurs canadiens....MORE
May 31, 2007 - YSF Alumni receive top scholarship for community leadership
YSF alumni Kayla Cornale and Ted Paranjothy received TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership valued at up to $60,000 each at a ceremony in Ottawa on May 15th for their science research....MORE
May 18, 2007 - Calgary student’s stem cell research wins Canada’s top student science award
Breakthrough project targeting stem cells in adults that account for the recurrence of cancer wins EnCana Best in Fair and Platinum Awards for Best Senior project at the 46th Canada-Wide Science Fair....MORE
May 18, 2007 - Canadian science punches above its weight at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
Youth Science Foundation Canada announces that over 87% of Team Canada 2007 returned home with awards from Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2007 in Albuquerque, New Mexico....MORE
April 02, 2007 - YSF honours ten for distinguished service to youth science
YSF Canada is delighted to announce ten recipients of the 2007 Distinguished Service Award, as nominated by affiliated regional organizations and selected by the YSF National Science Fair Committee....MORE
March 25, 2007 - Team Canada-ISEF 2007 Announced
YSF Canada announces Team Canada-ISEF 2007, the top young scientists selected to compete for US $3-million at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair from May 13-19 in Albuquerque....MORE
February 28, 2007 - HALF A MILLION YOUNG SCIENTISTS KICK OFF "YOUTH SCIENCE MONTH" IN CANADA
Every year, over 500,000 young Canadians participate in project-based science – as many as play hockey. During March, thousands will show their work, and compete to earn a spot at the CWSF, in May....MORE
February 27, 2007 - International Polar Year (2007-2009) Launches March 1st
International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2009 is a two year program of science, research & education focused on the Arctic and Antarctic regions. YSF has prepared information for youth and educators....MORE
December 14, 2006 - Reader's Digest January '07 issue features Team Canada
The January 2007 issue of the Canadian Reader's Digest features an article on Team Canada-ISEF 2006. The article, "Where Brains Match Wits", follows the team and highlights each member. Check it out!...MORE
November 21, 2006 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Kayla Cornale
The Nov/Dec 2006 issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
November 10, 2006 - World Science Day for Peace and Development/Journée mondiale de la science au service de la paix et du développement
November 10: Today we celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development. / 10 novembre : Nous célébrons aujourd’hui la Journée mondiale de la science au service de la paix et du développement....MORE
October 30, 2006 - CIPO/OPIC video clips now online! / Capsules Web en ligne!
CIPO produced video clips of top young scientists at CWSF 2006. Take a look! / L'OPIC a produit des capsules Web présentant de jeunes scientifiques qui ont participé aux ESPC 2006. Regardez-les!...MORE
October 18, 2006 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features James MacLeod
The Sept/Oct 2006 issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
October 13, 2006 - October 13-22, 2006 / 13 au 22 octobre 2006
National Science and Technology Week / La semaine nationale des sciences et de la technologie (SNST)...MORE
September 20, 2006 - YSF WELCOMES MOTOROLA TO SMARTS
As part of their new Raise Your Voice campaign, Motorola Canada has joined with YSF to support SMARTS, our peer-based mentoring program connecting young Canadians with science – and one another....MORE
September 06, 2006 - What is The Greatest Canadian Invention?
Is it the Pacemaker? The game of basketball? Or the telephone, Pablum cereal or the zipper? The CBC is looking for the Greatest Canadian Invention - and needs YOUR help!...MORE
July 21, 2006 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Gina Gallant
The July/August 2006 issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
July 20, 2006 - Canadians take silver and bronze at International Biology Olympiad
Four Canadian high school students brought home silver and bronze medals from the 2006 International Biology Olympiad (IBO) in Argentina. Canada will host the 2007 IBO in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan....MORE
June 22, 2006 - ichannel Special Presentation of Youth Science Achievement starts June 26th
ichannel will feature top young scientists from the 2006 Canada-Wide Science fair in "Saguenay Shorts" on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:55pm ET, starting June 26th....MORE
May 19, 2006 - Novel teaching system for autistic children takes top award at CWSF 2006
YSF Canada announced its top young scientists at Canada-Wide Science Fair 2006 in Saguenay, Québec today. Sixteen-year-old grade 11 student Kayla Cornale of Burlington, Ontario took top honours....MORE
March 31, 2006 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Nashila Addetia
The March/April issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
March 20, 2006 - Team Canada 2006 Announced
YSF Canada announces Team Canada 2006, the top young scientists selected to compete for US $3-million at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair from May 7-13 in Indianapolis, Indiana....MORE
March 19, 2006 - Youth Science Achievement Week on iChannel
iChannel's critically-acclaimed series @issue presents a four-part series on youth science achievement from March 27-31 at 8pm and 11pm. Host Arlene Bynon talks with CWSF medal winners and scientists....MORE
March 01, 2006 - Youth Science Month 2006 kicks off in Ottawa
Youth Science Month 2006 kicked off in grand style at Ottawa's Canadian Museum of Nature. At left, science fair participant Leeanne Sharzer discusses her project with Dr. Roman Szumski of NRC....MORE
February 17, 2006 - CWSF 2001 Best in Fair winner publishes stem cell breakthrough
Néha Datta of Calgary won Best in Fair at the 2001 Canada-Wide Science Fair in grade 11. Her latest work, as an undergraduate senior, was published this week in a top U.S. scientific journal....MORE
February 13, 2006 - Call for Nominations/
Appel de Candidatures 2006

The Nominating Committee is issuing a Call for Expression of Interest from Members. / Le Comité des candidatures lance un appel de déclarations d’intérêt de la part des membres....MORE
January 26, 2006 - CRAM Science launches new web site
CRAM Science is a new Canadian initiative devoted to educating teens on the wonders and excitement of science. The new web site, with online tutorials and activities, launched January 21st....MORE
January 24, 2006 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Natalie Raso
The January/February issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
January 10, 2006 - LAST CALL FOR 2006 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the 2006 YSF Canada Distinguished Service Awards are due January 31st. Each year up to 10 volunteers who have made outstanding contributions are recognized. Nominate a volunteer today!...MORE
November 17, 2005 - UOIT proud to sponsor Team Canada
UOIT announces new partnership with YSF. "By sponsoring YSF Canada, we'll help the next generation of emerging scientists reach discoveries sooner," said Dr. Richard Marceau, provost (photo)....MORE
November 16, 2005 - Innovation Canada online magazine features Dustin Hughes
The November/December issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
October 21, 2005 - Microsoft showcases software by CWSF and Team Canada alumnus
Medical software developed by 16-year-old CWSF and Team Canada alumnus Anthony Chiarelli of Hamilton, Ontario was featured at Microsoft Canada's 20th Anniversary of Windows celebrations this week....MORE
October 14, 2005 - @issue on iChannel to feature environment and CWSF medallist
@issue, iChannel's critically acclaimed series will focus on environmental issues in the week of November 14th. The November 17th episode will feature CWSF 2005 silver medallist, Madeleine Martin....MORE
September 30, 2005 - Young Canadian Innovators honoured in Winnipeg
Five young Canadians received Manning Young Canadian Innovation Awards at the Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation presentation. At left, Jennifer Wang and Awards Foundation trustee Preston Manning....MORE
September 21, 2005 - YSF Canada to Challenge Youth for International Polar Year
YSF Canada announced today that it is committed to ensuring that Canadian youth play an integral part in the upcoming International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008....MORE
July 20, 2005 - Innovation Canada online magazine features YSF Canada and Sami Obaïd
The July/August issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features several articles of interest of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
June 15, 2005 - Manning Awards / YSF Canada survey draw winners announced
Congratulations to Erin Bolton (CWSF 2005) of Picton, ON and Sarah Pathak (CWSF 2004) of Toronto, ON, each winners of a 512MB Apple iPod Shuffle (or $100 cash) for responding to the survey....MORE
June 10, 2005 - CWSF 2005 Cash Awards largest ever from YSF
YSF Canada today mailed over $165,000 to CWSF 2005 award recipients, including gold medallist Connor Emdin, pictured with Farhad Seif of Earth & Environmental Sciences Division sponsor Petro-Canada....MORE
May 20, 2005 - Hamilton teen takes top science fair honours with cancer research
Medical research on treating cancer with a genetically modified virus, while protecting healthy body cells, earned Natalie Raso, a Hamilton, Ontario Grade 10 student, top honours at CWSF 2005....MORE
May 15, 2005 - Team Canada succeeds in Phoenix
Team Canada 2005 brought home more than its share of awards from the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Kayla Cornale (left) was honoured as a grand award recipient....MORE
May 15, 2005 - CWSF 2005 Begins!
478 finalists with 384 projects from across Canada arrived in Vancouver today and began setting up for Canada-Wide Science Fair 2005, a week-long celebration of youth science and technology....MORE
April 21, 2005 - 2005 Board of Directors Election
The Nominating Committee is pleased to present a total of eleven candidates for election to the YSF Canada Board of Directors on May 21, 2005 in Vancouver. Details will be emailed to Members....MORE
April 11, 2005 - Margaret Atwood. Inventor
Necessity is the mother of invention - and inspiration can come from just about anywhere. Have you heard about Margaret Atwood's 'science project'?...MORE
March 21, 2005 - Team Canada 2005 Announced
YSF Canada announces Team Canada 2005, the young scientists who will represent this country at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair from May 8-14 in Phoenix, Arizona....MORE
March 02, 2005 - Go ahead, invent the Future!
It's March – Youth Science Month! And in communities right across Canada, the next generation of young scientists are putting the final touches on their science fair projects....MORE
March 01, 2005 - SMARTS Welcomes Sami Obaïd
Sami Obaïd to lead SMARTS Network of school correspondents in Québec...MORE
March 01, 2005 - "MOST" Extraordinary!
Canada's suitcase-sized MOST is a microsatellite designed to probe stars and extrasolar planets. Principal investigator Jaymie Matthews is a veteran of four Canada-Wide Science Fairs....MORE
December 31, 2004 - Welcome to World Year of Physics!
2005 is the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s “miraculous year” – the year he published three seminal papers describing ideas that subsequently influenced all of modern physics...MORE
December 29, 2004 - Boothroyd and Flaherty to represent Yukon/Stikine Region
On December 4th, 2004, the Yukon/Stikine Regional Science Fair selected Malkolm Boothroyd (pictured - grade seven, Selkirk School) and Craig Flaherty (grade eight, Vanier School)...MORE
December 28, 2004 - New Automotive Division to launch at CWSF in Vancouver
YSF Canada is excited to announce its first interdisciplinary division, “Automotive.” Launching at the CWSF in Vancouver, this division will be added to Day 2 judging...MORE
February 3, 2010 - MARCH IS "YOUTH SCIENCE MONTH" IN CANADA
March 2010 is Youth Science Month across Canada. At over 100 regional science fairs, students aim to qualify for the Canada-Wide Science Fair, hosted this May in Peterborough, Ontario....MORE
November 4, 2009 - A word from VIA Rail / Mot de VIA Rail
At VIA, we believe we have an important role to play in building a healthier environment. / À VIA, nous croyons que nous avons un rôle important à jouer dans la création d'un environnement plus sain....MORE
November 3, 2009 - Going to the Arctic’s flow
Grade 11 student Bonita LeBlanc heads to the Arctic for a two-week scientific research trip on the Research Vessel Amundsen. She will drop messages in bottles to track where they end up....MORE
November 2, 2009 - Green Street Youth Leadership Challenge - Deadline Nov. 20
Do you have a great environmental or social justice project idea for your school or community, but don't have the cash to make it happen? Consider the Green Street Youth Leadership Challenge!...MORE
October 28, 2009 - Distinguished Service Award Nominations Due January 31
Nominations for the 2010 Distinguished Service Awards are due January 31st. Each year up to 10 volunteers or staff who have made outstanding contributions are recognized. Nominate someone today!...MORE
October 19, 2009 - Calling all science teachers worthy of the stage!
What makes for a spectacular science experiment? A secret ingredient, a flash of suspense and a live audience cheering on teams of teachers as they compete to become the next Iron Science champions....MORE
September 11, 2009 - Megan Schlorff represents Canada at EUCYS 2009
Megan Schlorff of Hanover, Ontario is representing Canada at the 2009 European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS), which opens today in Paris, France...MORE
August 18, 2009 - Canadian is runner-up for 2009 Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Mary Zhao of Vancouver BC was awarded one of two Diplomas of Excellence as a runner-up at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize ceremony in Sweden at a ceremony during 2009 World Water Week....MORE
August 7, 2009 - Young Scientists Explore Canada's Arctic on Polar Expedition
Twelve young scientists selected by Youth Science Canada are participating in Arctic Expedition 2009 with Students on Ice as part of our IPY Polar Innovation Week Program....MORE
July 29, 2009 - Team Canada wins "Best Delegation" at MILSET ESI in Tunisia
At the closing of MILSET ESI 2009 in Tunisia, Team Canada was awarded the Enrique Padilla Award, recognizing the best delegation at the biennial international youth science event....MORE
July 20, 2009 - Really Cool Summer for 13 Young Canadian Scientists
Youth Science Canada has selected thirteen young Canadian scientists who expressed an exceptional interest in polar science to travel to the Arctic on one of two excursions....MORE
July 19, 2009 - Science Teacher Chosen to Join Polar Expedition
Youth Science Canada invited Grade 7-12/Cégep science teachers to apply for the Polar Innovation Week educational polar excursion. Colin Jagoe of Brighton, Ontario is thrilled to have been selected....MORE
July 17, 2009 - Second Call for Polar Science Research Grants
Following the first call for proposals in May 2009, four students were awarded a Youth Polar Research Grant. Youth Science Canada has issued a second call for proposals due October 16, 2009....MORE
May 28, 2009 - Deadline Extended for Youth Polar Excursion Applications
Youth Science Canada has extended the application deadline for its Youth Polar Excursion Program. Students (ages 14-19) may apply for one of 13 spots aboard ship to experience Canada’s Arctic....MORE
May 28, 2009 - Teacher Opportunity to Join Summer Arctic Excursion
Youth Science Canada is pleased to offer one grade 7-12/Cégep science teacher the opportunity to participate in an educational Arctic excursion with Students on Ice. Application deadline is June 15th....MORE
May 15, 2009 - Alberta teen takes top prize at CWSF 2009 for innovative mobility devices
17 year old Gary Kurek of Bonnyville, Alberta took home the EnCana Best-in-Fair Award at Canada-Wide Science Fair 2009 in Winnipeg for innovative mobility devices for the physically disabled....MORE
May 15, 2009 - Team Canada-ISEF 2009 captures 9 awards at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
Team Canada-ISEF 2009 returns home with 9 awards from Intel ISEF 2009, held in Reno, Nevada, including two Second Place Grand Awards....MORE
May 9, 2009 - Winnipeg Welcomes CWSF 2009
Despite an early morning snowfall, Winnipeg offers a warm welcome to 474 Canada-Wide Science Fair 2009 finalists from every province and territory in the country, plus Australia and Taiwan R.O.C....MORE
March 22, 2009 - Team Canada-ISEF 2009 Announced
Youth Science Canada announces Team Canada-ISEF 2009, the top young scientists selected to compete for US $3-million at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair from May 10-16 in Reno....MORE
March 21, 2009 - Polar Innovation Week March 21st-28th Unfreezes Lesson Plans
Are you a grade 7-12 student interested in travel to the Arctic or a grant to support a polar-related science project? Are you a teacher looking to bring the polar regions into your classroom?...MORE
March 9, 2009 - BC Science Fair Students Win International Award in Taiwan!
Cody O’Neil and Derek Ling, Grade 11 students at Kelowna Secondary School in Kelowna, BC returned big winners from the Taiwan International Science Fair, held February 8th to 15th in Taipei, Taiwan....MORE
March 1, 2009 - "YOUTH SCIENCE MONTH" IN CANADA KICKS OFF IN WINNIPEG
Youth Science Month 2009 kicked off in Winnipeg at an event featuring the CWSF 2008 EnCana Platinum Award winners, Will Turk, a CWSF and Team Canada-ISEF alumnus, local students, guests and sponsors....MORE
December 4, 2008 - Distinguished Service Award Nominations Due January 31
Nominations for the 2009 Distinguished Service Awards are due January 31st. Each year up to 10 volunteers who have made outstanding contributions are recognized. Nominate a volunteer today!...MORE
November 29, 2008 - MEMBERS APPROVE "YOUTH SCIENCE CANADA / SCIENCES JEUNESSE CANADA" AS NEW NAME
Members overwhelmingly approved "Youth Science Canada / Sciences jeunesse Canada" as the new corporate name during the November 29th Annual General Meeting....MORE
November 17, 2008 - Watch Science Educators Compete for Canada's national Iron Science Title
Watch teams of science educators compete for the title of Iron Science this Friday (Nov 21) on a Discovery Channel webcast. Prizes are available for online viewers, including a SMART Airliner slate....MORE
November 15, 2008 - Daniel Burd one of Discover Magazine's 50 Best Brains in Science for 2008
The December 2008 issue of Discover magazine features Daniel Burd, winner of the CWSF 2008 Best in Fair Award, in its listing of the "50 Best Brains in Science" for 2008....MORE
November 10, 2008 - Ben Gulak slays all 5 dragons on Dragons' Den (CBC-TV) for $1.25M
Ben Gulak (19) of Milton, Ontario, inventor of the Uno, walked away with $1.25M for 20% of his company tonight on the CBC-TV show Dragons' Den. The Uno was Ben's Team Canada-ISEF 2007 project....MORE
November 9, 2008 - Llew Falla featured on "Think Big" (TVO) - Fri. Nov. 14, 5pm
Llew Falla (15) of Sarnia, Ontario will be featured on "Think Big" airing on TVO (TV Ontario) this Friday, November 14 at 5pm. Llew was a member of Team Canada-ISEF 2008....MORE
October 23, 2008 - Calling all Young Scientists! YSF launches Young Scientists Mentorship program
YSF Canada is excited to announce the launch of its national Young Scientists Mentorship program. If you are a young scientist (Grade 7-12) interested in having a mentor, click the link....MORE
September 24, 2008 - Aaron Hakim wins Novozymes Special Award at EUCYS
Aaron Hakim, 16 of Mississauga, Ontario was presented with the Novozymes Special Award at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) at this evening's ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark....MORE
September 20, 2008 - Aaron Hakim represents Canada at EUCYS 2008
Aaron Hakim of Mississauga, Ontario is representing Canada at the 20th anniversary of the annual European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS), which opens today in Copenhagen, Denmark....MORE
June 16, 2008 - Are you the next IRON SCIENCE teacher?
In the fall, talented science educators from across Canada will strut their stuff in pursuit of the 2008 "Iron Science" teacher title. Have you got what it takes? Know a teacher who does?...MORE
June 4, 2008 - Top 20 under 20 honours 6 YSF Canada Alumni
YSF alumni were front-and-centre at today's Youth in Motion 2008 Top 20 Under 20 Awards announcement. Over one quarter of the twenty young Canadians honoured are CWSF or Team Canada-ISEF alumni....MORE
May 19, 2008 - Team Canada are top performers at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
Youth Science Foundation Canada announced that 11 of the 16 Team Canada members returned home with awards from Intel ISEF 2008, held in Atlanta, Georgia, including a Best of Category Award....MORE
May 16, 2008 - Waterloo student’s solution to speed plastic bag breakdown takes top award at CWSF 2008
A project identifying a soil bacteria combination that speeds plastic bag breakdown wins EnCana Best in Fair and Platinum Awards for Best Senior project at the 47th Canada-Wide Science Fair....MORE
May 13, 2008 - YSF Alumnus, Ben Gulak's "Uno" featured on cover of June 2008 Popular Science
Ben Gulak and his invention, the "Uno" are the cover story in the June 2008 issue of Popular Science magazine. Ben and the Uno appeared at CWSF 2008 in Ottawa as part of "YSF Presents..."...MORE
May 11, 2008 - Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation announces $3.5 Million investment in YSF Canada
Bob Delaney MPP announces $3.5 million investment by the Province of Ontario to provide students with more opportunities to explore science and technology ideas and prepare for the jobs of the future....MORE
May 7, 2008 - House of Commons Recognizes CWSF 2008 and Team Canada-ISEF finalists, organizers and sponsors
Earlier today, James Rajotte, MP for Edmonton-Leduc, rose in the House of Commons to read a members statement recognizing the young Canadian scientists participating in CWSF 2008 and Intel ISEF 2008....MORE
April 21, 2008 - Canadians to represent North America at World Virtual Science & Engineering Fair
Three Canadian students from BC and Ontario will represent North America at the upcoming World Virtual Science & Engineering Fair, May 9-10 at the College of the North Atlantic in Doha, Qatar....MORE
March 31, 2008 - YSF honours volunteers for distinguished service
YSF Canada is delighted to announce ten recipients of the 2008 Distinguished Service Award, as nominated by affiliated regional organizations and selected by the YSF National Science Fair Committee....MORE
March 17, 2008 - Team Canada-ISEF 2008 Announced
YSF Canada announces Team Canada-ISEF 2008, the top young scientists selected to compete for US $3-million at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair from May 11-17 in Atlanta....MORE
March 09, 2008 - Stepping Up Guide helps students take projects to next level
Stepping Up is a guide for students who have completed a science fair project and who want to take their project to the next level – to compete for a CWSF medal or a place on Team Canada-ISEF....MORE
March 06, 2008 - Premier Williams declares Youth Science Month in Newfoundland & Labrador
Premier Danny Williams of Newfoundland and Labrador gathered volunteers and CWSF alumni in his St. John's office for the signing of the declaration of March as Youth Science month across the province....MORE
March 01, 2008 - HALF A MILLION YOUNG SCIENTISTS KICK OFF "YOUTH SCIENCE MONTH" IN CANADA
Every year, over 500,000 young Canadians participate in project-based science – as many as play hockey. During March, thousands will show their work, and compete to earn a spot at the CWSF, in May....MORE
February 04, 2008 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Derek Clouthier
The January/February 2008 issue of Innovation Canada, the online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
January 31, 2008 - International Summer School for Young Physicists (ISSYP)
The International Summer School for Young Physicists (ISSYP) is an exciting and challenging two-week program that explores the most fascinating ideas about how our universe works. Apply by March 15th....MORE
December 10, 2007 - SECOND QUARTERLY IPY DAY (DEC 13) FOCUSING ON ICE SHEETS
This Thursday, December 13th, 2007 marks the second quarterly International Polar Day... this time focusing on Ice Sheets. Information about Ice Sheets research and resources is available....MORE
December 05, 2007 - NSFC Vice-Chair John Twelves Wins Ontario Public Service Volunteer Award
John Twelves (right) was honoured today with the Ontario Public Service Spirit award presented by Secretary of the Cabinet, Tony Dean at a ceremony held at Queen’s Park in Toronto....MORE
November 21, 2007 - Iron Science Teacher webcast - Nov. 22 (10am MST)
Four teams from across Canada vie for the title of "Iron Science Teacher" at the national finals on Nov. 22nd at 10 am MST. The webcast by Discovery Channel is available at www.ironscience.ca....MORE
October 28, 2007 - YSF Alumni "Stepping Up" to develop new online guide
Thirteen YSF Alumni from the CWSF and Team Canada-ISEF gathered recently in Toronto to begin development of a new online resource for students who are looking to take their projects to the next level....MORE
October 15, 2007 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Asha Suppiah
The September/October 2007 issue of Innovation Canada, the online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
September 25, 2007 - Top 3 from CWSF join CIPO Youth Innovators Tour
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) was on hand at CWSF 2007 promoting awareness of intellectual property (IP). Three top CWSF award recipients joined the Canadian Youth Innovators' Tour....MORE
September 12, 2007 - Contest opens to find Canada’s top science teachers
Science centres across Canada will be staging Iron Science events this fall to find science teacher teams who can dazzle and entertain with science and a “secret ingredient.”...MORE
August 15, 2007 - "Ontario Innovates" online magazine Features James MacLeod
The August 2007 issue of Ontario Innovates features James MacLeod of Ottawa in its "Fresh Eyes" section, which profiles young Ontario innovators, their inspirations and their views on the future....MORE
August 02, 2007 - 5th UNESCO Youth Forum / 5e Forum des jeunes de l’UNESCO
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO is looking for participants, aged between 18 and 30 / La Commission canadienne pour l'UNESCO est à la recherche de participants âgés entre dix-huit et trente ans...MORE
July 31, 2007 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Ben Gulak
The July/August 2007 issue of Innovation Canada, the online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
June 26, 2007 - Are you the next IRON SCIENCE teacher?
In the fall, talented science educators from across Canada will strut their stuff in pursuit of the 2007 "Iron Science" teacher title. Have you got what it takes? Know a teacher who does?...MORE
June 19, 2007 - Five YSF Alumni named to Youth in Motion's 2007 Top 20 Under 20™
Five of this year's Top 20 Under 20™ Award Recipients are YSF Canada Alumni. This is the second year in a row that one-quarter of the award's recipients are past CWSF or Team Canada-ISEF participants....MORE
June 04, 2007 - CIPO rewards top 3 at CWSF / L'OPIC récompense les 3 gagnants de l'ESPC
CIPO rewards CWSF winners with a chance to join the Canadian Youth Innovators' Tour. / L'OPIC a accordé aux gagnants de l'ESPC l'occasion de participer au Tour des jeunes innovateurs canadiens....MORE
May 31, 2007 - YSF Alumni receive top scholarship for community leadership
YSF alumni Kayla Cornale and Ted Paranjothy received TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership valued at up to $60,000 each at a ceremony in Ottawa on May 15th for their science research....MORE
May 18, 2007 - Calgary student’s stem cell research wins Canada’s top student science award
Breakthrough project targeting stem cells in adults that account for the recurrence of cancer wins EnCana Best in Fair and Platinum Awards for Best Senior project at the 46th Canada-Wide Science Fair....MORE
May 18, 2007 - Canadian science punches above its weight at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
Youth Science Foundation Canada announces that over 87% of Team Canada 2007 returned home with awards from Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2007 in Albuquerque, New Mexico....MORE
April 02, 2007 - YSF honours ten for distinguished service to youth science
YSF Canada is delighted to announce ten recipients of the 2007 Distinguished Service Award, as nominated by affiliated regional organizations and selected by the YSF National Science Fair Committee....MORE
March 25, 2007 - Team Canada-ISEF 2007 Announced
YSF Canada announces Team Canada-ISEF 2007, the top young scientists selected to compete for US $3-million at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair from May 13-19 in Albuquerque....MORE
February 28, 2007 - HALF A MILLION YOUNG SCIENTISTS KICK OFF "YOUTH SCIENCE MONTH" IN CANADA
Every year, over 500,000 young Canadians participate in project-based science – as many as play hockey. During March, thousands will show their work, and compete to earn a spot at the CWSF, in May....MORE
February 27, 2007 - International Polar Year (2007-2009) Launches March 1st
International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2009 is a two year program of science, research & education focused on the Arctic and Antarctic regions. YSF has prepared information for youth and educators....MORE
December 14, 2006 - Reader's Digest January '07 issue features Team Canada
The January 2007 issue of the Canadian Reader's Digest features an article on Team Canada-ISEF 2006. The article, "Where Brains Match Wits", follows the team and highlights each member. Check it out!...MORE
November 21, 2006 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Kayla Cornale
The Nov/Dec 2006 issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
November 10, 2006 - World Science Day for Peace and Development/Journée mondiale de la science au service de la paix et du développement
November 10: Today we celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development. / 10 novembre : Nous célébrons aujourd’hui la Journée mondiale de la science au service de la paix et du développement....MORE
October 30, 2006 - CIPO/OPIC video clips now online! / Capsules Web en ligne!
CIPO produced video clips of top young scientists at CWSF 2006. Take a look! / L'OPIC a produit des capsules Web présentant de jeunes scientifiques qui ont participé aux ESPC 2006. Regardez-les!...MORE
October 18, 2006 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features James MacLeod
The Sept/Oct 2006 issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
October 13, 2006 - October 13-22, 2006 / 13 au 22 octobre 2006
National Science and Technology Week / La semaine nationale des sciences et de la technologie (SNST)...MORE
September 20, 2006 - YSF WELCOMES MOTOROLA TO SMARTS
As part of their new Raise Your Voice campaign, Motorola Canada has joined with YSF to support SMARTS, our peer-based mentoring program connecting young Canadians with science – and one another....MORE
September 06, 2006 - What is The Greatest Canadian Invention?
Is it the Pacemaker? The game of basketball? Or the telephone, Pablum cereal or the zipper? The CBC is looking for the Greatest Canadian Invention - and needs YOUR help!...MORE
July 21, 2006 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Gina Gallant
The July/August 2006 issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
July 20, 2006 - Canadians take silver and bronze at International Biology Olympiad
Four Canadian high school students brought home silver and bronze medals from the 2006 International Biology Olympiad (IBO) in Argentina. Canada will host the 2007 IBO in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan....MORE
June 22, 2006 - ichannel Special Presentation of Youth Science Achievement starts June 26th
ichannel will feature top young scientists from the 2006 Canada-Wide Science fair in "Saguenay Shorts" on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:55pm ET, starting June 26th....MORE
May 19, 2006 - Novel teaching system for autistic children takes top award at CWSF 2006
YSF Canada announced its top young scientists at Canada-Wide Science Fair 2006 in Saguenay, Québec today. Sixteen-year-old grade 11 student Kayla Cornale of Burlington, Ontario took top honours....MORE
March 31, 2006 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Nashila Addetia
The March/April issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
March 20, 2006 - Team Canada 2006 Announced
YSF Canada announces Team Canada 2006, the top young scientists selected to compete for US $3-million at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair from May 7-13 in Indianapolis, Indiana....MORE
March 19, 2006 - Youth Science Achievement Week on iChannel
iChannel's critically-acclaimed series @issue presents a four-part series on youth science achievement from March 27-31 at 8pm and 11pm. Host Arlene Bynon talks with CWSF medal winners and scientists....MORE
March 01, 2006 - Youth Science Month 2006 kicks off in Ottawa
Youth Science Month 2006 kicked off in grand style at Ottawa's Canadian Museum of Nature. At left, science fair participant Leeanne Sharzer discusses her project with Dr. Roman Szumski of NRC....MORE
February 17, 2006 - CWSF 2001 Best in Fair winner publishes stem cell breakthrough
Néha Datta of Calgary won Best in Fair at the 2001 Canada-Wide Science Fair in grade 11. Her latest work, as an undergraduate senior, was published this week in a top U.S. scientific journal....MORE
February 13, 2006 - Call for Nominations/
Appel de Candidatures 2006

The Nominating Committee is issuing a Call for Expression of Interest from Members. / Le Comité des candidatures lance un appel de déclarations d’intérêt de la part des membres....MORE
January 26, 2006 - CRAM Science launches new web site
CRAM Science is a new Canadian initiative devoted to educating teens on the wonders and excitement of science. The new web site, with online tutorials and activities, launched January 21st....MORE
January 24, 2006 - Innovation Canada Online Magazine Features Natalie Raso
The January/February issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
January 10, 2006 - LAST CALL FOR 2006 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the 2006 YSF Canada Distinguished Service Awards are due January 31st. Each year up to 10 volunteers who have made outstanding contributions are recognized. Nominate a volunteer today!...MORE
November 17, 2005 - UOIT proud to sponsor Team Canada
UOIT announces new partnership with YSF. "By sponsoring YSF Canada, we'll help the next generation of emerging scientists reach discoveries sooner," said Dr. Richard Marceau, provost (photo)....MORE
November 16, 2005 - Innovation Canada online magazine features Dustin Hughes
The November/December issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features articles of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
October 21, 2005 - Microsoft showcases software by CWSF and Team Canada alumnus
Medical software developed by 16-year-old CWSF and Team Canada alumnus Anthony Chiarelli of Hamilton, Ontario was featured at Microsoft Canada's 20th Anniversary of Windows celebrations this week....MORE
October 14, 2005 - @issue on iChannel to feature environment and CWSF medallist
@issue, iChannel's critically acclaimed series will focus on environmental issues in the week of November 14th. The November 17th episode will feature CWSF 2005 silver medallist, Madeleine Martin....MORE
September 30, 2005 - Young Canadian Innovators honoured in Winnipeg
Five young Canadians received Manning Young Canadian Innovation Awards at the Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation presentation. At left, Jennifer Wang and Awards Foundation trustee Preston Manning....MORE
September 21, 2005 - YSF Canada to Challenge Youth for International Polar Year
YSF Canada announced today that it is committed to ensuring that Canadian youth play an integral part in the upcoming International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008....MORE
July 20, 2005 - Innovation Canada online magazine features YSF Canada and Sami Obaïd
The July/August issue of Innovation Canada, online magazine of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, features several articles of interest of interest to the youth science community. Check it out!...MORE
June 15, 2005 - Manning Awards / YSF Canada survey draw winners announced
Congratulations to Erin Bolton (CWSF 2005) of Picton, ON and Sarah Pathak (CWSF 2004) of Toronto, ON, each winners of a 512MB Apple iPod Shuffle (or $100 cash) for responding to the survey....MORE
June 10, 2005 - CWSF 2005 Cash Awards largest ever from YSF
YSF Canada today mailed over $165,000 to CWSF 2005 award recipients, including gold medallist Connor Emdin, pictured with Farhad Seif of Earth & Environmental Sciences Division sponsor Petro-Canada....MORE
May 20, 2005 - Hamilton teen takes top science fair honours with cancer research
Medical research on treating cancer with a genetically modified virus, while protecting healthy body cells, earned Natalie Raso, a Hamilton, Ontario Grade 10 student, top honours at CWSF 2005....MORE
May 15, 2005 - Team Canada succeeds in Phoenix
Team Canada 2005 brought home more than its share of awards from the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Kayla Cornale (left) was honoured as a grand award recipient....MORE
May 15, 2005 - CWSF 2005 Begins!
478 finalists with 384 projects from across Canada arrived in Vancouver today and began setting up for Canada-Wide Science Fair 2005, a week-long celebration of youth science and technology....MORE
April 21, 2005 - 2005 Board of Directors Election
The Nominating Committee is pleased to present a total of eleven candidates for election to the YSF Canada Board of Directors on May 21, 2005 in Vancouver. Details will be emailed to Members....MORE
April 11, 2005 - Margaret Atwood. Inventor
Necessity is the mother of invention - and inspiration can come from just about anywhere. Have you heard about Margaret Atwood's 'science project'?...MORE
March 21, 2005 - Team Canada 2005 Announced
YSF Canada announces Team Canada 2005, the young scientists who will represent this country at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair from May 8-14 in Phoenix, Arizona....MORE
March 02, 2005 - Go ahead, invent the Future!
It's March – Youth Science Month! And in communities right across Canada, the next generation of young scientists are putting the final touches on their science fair projects....MORE
March 01, 2005 - SMARTS Welcomes Sami Obaïd
Sami Obaïd to lead SMARTS Network of school correspondents in Québec...MORE
March 01, 2005 - "MOST" Extraordinary!
Canada's suitcase-sized MOST is a microsatellite designed to probe stars and extrasolar planets. Principal investigator Jaymie Matthews is a veteran of four Canada-Wide Science Fairs....MORE
December 31, 2004 - Welcome to World Year of Physics!
2005 is the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s “miraculous year” – the year he published three seminal papers describing ideas that subsequently influenced all of modern physics...MORE
December 29, 2004 - Boothroyd and Flaherty to represent Yukon/Stikine Region
On December 4th, 2004, the Yukon/Stikine Regional Science Fair selected Malkolm Boothroyd (pictured - grade seven, Selkirk School) and Craig Flaherty (grade eight, Vanier School)...MORE
December 28, 2004 - New Automotive Division to launch at CWSF in Vancouver
YSF Canada is excited to announce its first interdisciplinary division, “Automotive.” Launching at the CWSF in Vancouver, this division will be added to Day 2 judging...MORE