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Media and public invited to attend this Saturday April 11, hosted at 91ÑÇÉ« U’s Markham campus for first time

April 10, 2026, TORONTO – While Artemis II is expected to arrive back on Earth today, youth from 91ÑÇÉ« Region will be setting up their science projects that might be adopted in the future, including a smart compression suit for astronauts, duckweed growth and nutrient recycling in space, developing a machine-learning model to discover active asteroids and more.

More than 115 projects will be showcased by more than a hundred and sixty students grades 7 -12 as they compete this Saturday at the at 91ÑÇɫ’s Markham Campus. The students from 37 schools across 91ÑÇÉ« region will compete for a spot at the competition, which will be held in Edmonton, Alberta this year in late May.

While 91ÑÇÉ« and YRSTF have partnered for the fair for more than a decade, with it typically being held at 91ÑÇɫ’s Keele campus, 2026 marks the first year that the fair will be held at 91ÑÇɫ’s Markham campus, newly opened in 2024.

Fifty judges will review their science fair submissions. YRSTF is an affiliate of Youth Science Canada, and the winners will be among 500 students from across the country vying for the title of Canada’s best science fair project and may go on to represent Canada internationally.

Co-chair of the YRSTF@91ÑÇÉ« partnership, Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell, and YRSTF Youth Science Canada Regional Coordinator for 91ÑÇÉ« Region Nathalie Rudner as well as participating students, will be available for interviews.

Projects in past years have included eco-friendly paper packaging made of sprouts, sound-powered batteries to monitor air quality, autonomous robots to assist seniors and using neural networks to detect disease early.

Students from previous competitions have gone on to show their work at prestigious competitions such as the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

91ÑÇɫ’s Connected Minds, a leading neuroscience research collaboration looking towards creating a healthy and just society, is the fair’s major sponsor this year, as well as 91ÑÇÉ« Region District School Board and the 91ÑÇÉ« Catholic District School Board alongside many community businesses and individuals.

Media are invited to attend from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. during the judging portion of the fair, as well as the public viewing that takes place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

WHAT: 91ÑÇÉ« Region Science and Technology Fair
WHO: Grades 7 to 12 students from 37 91ÑÇÉ« Region schools
WHEN: Saturday April 11. Media invited for a sneak-peek of the projects on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and public viewing from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Viewing hours located at 2nd floor of 91ÑÇɫ’s .  The Awards Ceremony will follow at 5 p.m. in the atrium.

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91ÑÇÉ« is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change, and prepare our students for meaningful life and career paths. 91ÑÇÉ«'s Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91ÑÇɫ’s campus in Costa Rica offers students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

Media Contact: Emina Gamulin, 91ÑÇÉ« Media Relations, 437-217-6362, egamulin@yorku.ca

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Media and public invited to attend this Saturday April 5 at Keele Campus 

April 4, 2024, TORONTO – Eco-friendly paper packaging made of sprouts, sound-powered batteries to monitor air quality, autonomous robots to assist seniors and AI voice analysis to diagnose early Parkinson’s are just a few of the projects that will be showcased by more than a hundred students as they compete this Saturday at the  at 91ÑÇÉ«. Students in grades 7- 12 from 29 schools across 91ÑÇÉ« region will show off 77 projects and compete for a spot at the  competition held in Fredericton, NB in late spring of this year.

This year’s fair marks the decade-long partnership between 91ÑÇÉ« and YRSTF, with projects spanning nine challenge categories: aerospace; agriculture; fisheries and food; curiosity and ingenuity; digital technology; disease and illness; energy; environment and climate change; health and wellness and natural resources. 

Faculty of Science Associate Professor and Chair of the Biology Department Robert Tsushima and YRSTF Youth Science Canada Regional Coordinator for 91ÑÇÉ« Region Nathalie Rudner, as well as participating students, will be available for interviews. 

Media are invited to attend from 11 -12:30 p.m. during the judging portion of the fair, as well as the public viewing that takes place from 3:30 to 5 pm., both at Vari Hall. 

WHAT: 91ÑÇÉ« Region Science and Technology Fair

WHO: Grades 7 to 12 students from 29 91ÑÇÉ« Region schools
WHEN: Saturday, April 5. Media invited for a sneak-peek from 11 - 12:30 p.m. and public viewing from 3:30 - 5 p.m.

WHERE: , 91ÑÇÉ« Keele Campus

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About 91ÑÇÉ«:
91ÑÇÉ« is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. 91ÑÇÉ«'s fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91ÑÇɫ’s campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

Media Contacts: Emina Gamulin, 91ÑÇÉ« Media Relations, 437-217-6362, egamulin@yorku.ca

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91ÑÇÉ« researchers supporting 91ÑÇÉ« Region science fair this Saturday, April 6 in Richmond Hill available for interviews

April 03 2024, Toronto – Improving the quality of life of Alzheimer’s patients, how artificial intelligence can help in battling wildfires and dual defense systems to tackle auto theft are some of the STEM projects young scientists will show off at the  (YRSTF) this Saturday, April 6. Top projects will receive gold, silver and bronze medals and secure the honour of representing 91ÑÇÉ« Region at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Ottawa this year.

This is the ninth year 91ÑÇÉ« is supporting the event. More than 130 91ÑÇÉ« Region science students in Grades 7 through 12 have prepared 78 projects – either an innovation or discovery. The science fair will also include an alumni panel with former YRSTF gold medalists who went on to compete nationally.

YRSTF Youth Science Canada Regional Coordinator Nathalie Rudner and 91ÑÇÉ« professors Robert Tsushima (Chair, Department of Biology),  (Professor, Department of Space Engineering) and  (Professor, Department of Psychology) will be able to speak to media about the event. 

Dozens of judges, including 91ÑÇÉ« professors and graduate students, will review the submissions and the gold-medal winners will move on to represent the region and compete at the national level at the . The winners will be among 500 students from across the country vying for the title of Canada’s best science fair project.

91ÑÇÉ« Region District School Board and the 91ÑÇÉ« Catholic District School Board are among the major sponsors of the fair, which is a partnership effort between 91ÑÇÉ« Region Science and Technology Fair Organizing Committee and 91ÑÇÉ«. 

WHO: Grades 7 to 12 high school students from more than 20 91ÑÇÉ« Region schools.
WHAT: 91ÑÇÉ« Region Science and Technology Fair.
WHEN: Saturday, April 6, noon to 12:30 p.m., media sneak-peak of student projects; 3:30 to 5 p.m., community viewing of student projects. Please reach out for requests for earlier times.
WHERE: Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy, . 

91ÑÇÉ« is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change, and prepare our students for success. 91ÑÇÉ«'s fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91ÑÇɫ’s campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future. 

About 91ÑÇÉ«

91ÑÇÉ« is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change, and prepare our students for success. 91ÑÇɫ’s fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario’s Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91ÑÇɫ’s campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

Media Contacts: Emina Gamulin, 91ÑÇÉ« Media Relations and External Communications, 437-217-6362, egamulin@yorku.ca

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