Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton Highlights Innovative Youth STEM Projects
Canada’s top youth talent showcasing problem-solving STEM projects in Edmonton

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The Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton showcases top STEM projects by students in Grades 7 to 12, addressing challenges in areas like health, environment, and technology. Over $2 million in awards, mainly university scholarships, are available. The event runs until Saturday at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
- 01The Canada-Wide Science Fair is taking place in Edmonton, featuring projects from top Grade 7 to 12 students across Canada.
- 02Reni Barlow, executive director of Youth Science Canada, noted the diverse challenges addressed, including aerospace and climate change.
- 03One project involves a device that detects microplastics in water using a robotic turtle.
- 04Another project focuses on improving pulse measurement for individuals with darker skin tones.
- 05Grade 9 student Jainika Joshi aims to raise awareness about oral health with a low-cost, non-invasive device that detects oral diseases.
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This week, Edmonton is hosting the Canada-Wide Science Fair, where outstanding students from Grades 7 to 12 across Canada are presenting innovative STEM projects. Reni Barlow, executive director of Youth Science Canada, emphasized the wide range of challenges addressed by these projects, which include topics such as aerospace, energy, environment, climate change, natural resources, and health. Notable projects include a device attached to a robotic turtle that detects microplastics in water and a new method for measuring pulse rates in individuals with darker skin tones. Jainika Joshi, a Grade 9 student from Edmonton, is showcasing a device that analyzes breath concentration to identify oral diseases, aiming to promote awareness of oral health issues. The fair features 344 projects and offers more than $2 million in awards, primarily in the form of university entrance scholarships. The event is open to the public at the Edmonton Expo Centre until Saturday, providing a platform for young innovators to display their problem-solving skills in science and technology.
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The fair encourages local youth engagement in STEM fields and promotes educational opportunities through scholarships.
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