Team Canada shines internationally, securing multiple awards at the world’s leading youth STEM competition – the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles from May 12 to 17.

Local Cranbrook student Keanu Chan (second from left above) from Mount Baker Secondary School, won the Third Award – Biomedical Engineering, $1,000 at the 2024 Regeneron ISEF competition in Los Angeles, California

Chloe and Sophie Filion, Grade 11 students from Fenwick, Ontario, won a First Award in embedded systems, for their project creating a digital air rifle ballistic measuring device which has the potential to be a game-changer for the air rifle Olympic sport.

Jason Zhao, a Grade 11 student from West Vancouver, British Columbia, won two awards for his project creating a rocket-launched drone for wildfires including a Second Award in engineering technology: statics and dynamics and a special award from the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST). Cindy Cheng, a Grade 11 student from Waterloo, Ontario, won two awards for her project employing soft microbots to deliver stem cells throughout the body including a Second Award in materials science and a special award from the China Association of Science and Technology (CAST).

“It was extraordinary to witness the outstanding performance and innovative spirit of our Canadian youth at this prestigious global event,” said Prof. Patrick Whippey, chair of the Team Canada-ISEF selection panel for Youth Science Canada. “Their dedication and ingenuity in tackling complex scientific questions is a testament to the calibre of talent in this country. This event showcased their scientific prowess and ability to engage at the global level.”

Team Canada-ISEF was honoured with four Grand Awards, including:

First Award – Embedded Systems, $5,000

Chloe Filion and Sophie Filion, École Secondaire Catholique Saint-Jean-de-Brebeuf, Fenwick, Ontario

The Digital Air Rifle Ballistic Measuring Device

Second Award – Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics, $2,000

Jason Zhao, Collingwood School, West Vancouver, British Columbia

Low-Cost Rapid Response Rocket Launched UAV for Wildfire Hotspot Detection

Second Award – Materials Science, $2,000

Cindy Cheng, Laurel Heights Secondary School, Waterloo, Ontario

3D Bioprinting Soft Microrobotic “Niches” for Stem Cell Delivery

Third Award – Biomedical Engineering, $1,000

Keanu Chan, Mount Baker Secondary School, Cranbrook, British Columbia

PRecision Exospinal Constructive Innovative Stereotactic Evolution (PRECISE)

Team Canada-ISEF also received three special awards:

China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) – $1,200

Jason Zhao, Collingwood School, West Vancouver, British Columbia

Low-Cost Rapid Response Rocket Launched UAV for Wildfire Hotspot Detection

Cindy Cheng, Laurel Heights Secondary School, Waterloo, Ontario

3D Bioprinting Soft Microrobotic “Niches” for Stem Cell Delivery

Non-Trivial Fellowship – $500 scholarship, and up to $15,000 in funding

Gurnoor Kaur, Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, Waterloo, Ontario

MalaScope – A Low-Cost Deep Learning Sensor for Label-Free Detection of Malaria

“The remarkable achievements of Team Canada at Regeneron ISEF underline the importance of encouraging curiosity and passion for STEM among our youth,” said Reni Barlow, executive director of Youth Science Canada. “These young scientists and innovators exemplify the bright future of STEM in Canada. Congratulations to all members of Team Canada on their success.”

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