Canada-Wide Science Fair comes to Edmonton this May

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The Edmonton EXPO Centre and the University of Alberta will play host to Canada's brightest young scientists from May 23 to 30. Youth Science Canada's 64th annual Canada-Wide Science Fair will bring 400 student finalists from across the country to showcase 346 STEM projects. These young researchers are competing for a $2 million prize pool in awards and scholarships, with the week-long event culminating in an awards ceremony at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on the evening of May 28.

The public is invited to engage with the next generation of innovators during three open-house days. Visitors can explore the Project Zone on Sunday, May 24, or visit during the STEM Expo on May 28 and 29, which will also feature interactive exhibits from over 50 universities and government agencies alongside the student projects. For those unable to make it to Edmonton, virtual access will be available through this link.

8 Canadian standout students selected for prestigious Regeneron ISEF 2024

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Youth Science Canada has announced the names of eight exceptional high school students chosen to represent Canada at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Happening from May 11-17 in Los Angeles, ISEF is the world's premier competition for youth STEM projects.

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Youth Science Canada picks students to represent the country at Regeneron ISEF 2023 competition

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A group of eight high school students are all set to represent the country at the premiere youth STEM project competitions, the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. The students will compete in Dallas, Texas on May 14 to 19. They were picked by a panel of STEM professionals from across the country based on the "level of ingenuity, critical thinking, scientific excellence, and communication skill in developing their STEM project." You can see a rundown of the students competing under the cut.

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Youth Science Canada issues last call for students to join Team Canada at Regeneron ISEF 2023

Youth Science Canada calls on Canadian students (grades 9 to 12, including Cégep in Quebec) to apply for one of the eight spots on Team Canada-ISEF 2023. The deadline to apply is December 15. Regeneron ISEF is the world's largest pre-college celebration of science that brings over 1,800 students together from over 80 countries. In 2022, ten members of Team Canada-ISEF won nine awards, seven of which were grand awards with monetary values of $500 to $2,000.

The 2023 Regeneron ISEF will take place in Dallas, Texas from May 14 to 19, with students representing their countries to compete for over $4 million in awards, scholarships, internships, tuition grants, scientific field trips, and more. 

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