About Us
The York Region Science and Technology Fair, also known as YRSTF, is an exciting opportunity for youth in York Region to share their scientific research with their peers, community, and experts in their field. Students have the opportunity to display their work, talk to experts in their field, and learn from each other.
Since 2003, the YRSTF has been hosting the regional fair, providing an opportunity for students be selected to represent York Region and present their projects at the Canada Wide Science Fair.
Since 2016, the York Region Science and Technology Fair has been hosted in partnership with York University on the York University Campus.
Proud Moments:
Our YRSTF Gold Medal Winners continue to go on and impress at Canada Wide Science Fair every year winning Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum medals! We are very proud of all those who represent York Region.
In 2022, Koral Koracoglu and Hanze (Louis) Wu won Platinum at the Canada Wide Science Fair for their project FourSight: Analysis of Cancerous Genetic Profiles With Artificial Neural Networks. They then when on to compete in the EU Contest for Young Scientists(EUCYS) and won second place.
In 2016, Kayley Ting, went on to win the Best Project Award at the Canada Wide Science Fair for her project: Analysis of Electrodermal Activity to Quantify Sterss Levels in Autism. Kayley went on to compete at the Eu Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) and won second place.
For more information please visit: https://yrstf.info.yorku.ca
About Youth Science Canada
Affiliation
York Regional Science and Technology Fair is an affiliated regional STEM fair of Youth Science Canada.
Youth Science Canada (YSC) is a national organization dedicated to empowering Canadian youth to explore, discover, and innovate through STEM projects. As a leading advocate for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) engagement in Canada, YSC provides opportunities for young Canadians to engage their curiosity and develop essential skills through programs, resources, and events like the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Our vision is to build a future society rooted in the power of curiosity, community, and STEM skills, ensuring that all youth have the opportunity to realize their full potential in STEM.
