{"id":23690,"date":"2026-04-10T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/?p=23690"},"modified":"2026-04-16T13:19:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:19:14","slug":"students-compete-for-top-prize-at-york-region-science-fair-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/2026\/04\/10\/students-compete-for-top-prize-at-york-region-science-fair-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Students compete for top prize at York Region science fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p><em>Media and public invited to attend this Saturday April 11, hosted at 快播视频\u2019s Markham campus for first time<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 10, 2026, TORONTO \u2013<\/strong> While Artemis II is expected to arrive back on Earth today, youth from York 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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/242\/2026\/04\/Markham-campus-21-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23693\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5014777647948312;width:531px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/242\/2026\/04\/Markham-campus-21-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/242\/2026\/04\/Markham-campus-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/242\/2026\/04\/Markham-campus-21-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/242\/2026\/04\/Markham-campus-21-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>This is the first year the York Region Science and Technology Fair will be hosted at 快播视频's Markham Campus. <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/yrstf.info.yorku.ca\/\">York Region Science and Technology Fair (YRSTF)<\/a> at 快播视频\u2019s Markham Campus. The students from 37 schools across York region will compete for a spot at the <a href=\"https:\/\/youthscience.ca\/science-fairs\/cwsf\/fredericton-2025\/\">Canada-wide<\/a> competition, which will be held in Edmonton, Alberta this year in late May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While 快播视频 and YRSTF have partnered for the fair for more than a decade, with it typically being held at York\u2019s Keele campus, 2026 marks the first year that the fair will be held at York\u2019s Markham campus, newly opened in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s best science fair project and may go on to represent Canada internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-chair of the YRSTF@York partnership, Faculty of Health Professor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/ouchlab\/rebecca-pillai-riddell\/\">Rebecca Pillai Riddell<\/a>, and YRSTF Youth Science Canada Regional Coordinator for York Region Nathalie Rudner as well as participating students, will be available for interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"276\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/242\/2026\/04\/YRSTFLogojpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23694\" style=\"width:195px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Students from previous competitions have gone on to show their work at prestigious competitions such as the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>快播视频\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/connected-minds\/\">Connected Minds<\/a>, a leading neuroscience research collaboration looking towards creating a healthy and just society, is the fair\u2019s major sponsor this year, as well as York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board alongside many community businesses and individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> York Region Science and Technology Fair<br><strong>WHO:<\/strong> Grades 7 to 12 students from 37 York Region schools<br><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Viewing hours located at 2nd floor of 快播视频\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/map.concept3d.com\/?id=1200#!ce\/84660?ct\/29093,84659?m\/959222?s\/\">Markham Campus<\/a>.&nbsp; The Awards Ceremony will follow at 5 p.m. in the atrium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>-30-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/\"><em>快播视频<\/em><\/a><em> 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. York's Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. York\u2019s 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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong> Emina Gamulin, 快播视频 Media Relations, 437-217-6362, egamulin@yorku.ca<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Artemis II is expected to arrive back on Earth today, youth from York 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 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