TORONTO – Eight of the country’s top young scientific minds have been chosen to represent Canada at the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), taking place May 10–16 in Columbus, Ohio. Youth Science Canada announced the student delegation this week, with members hailing from across the country—including Toronto, Kitchener, and London.
Toronto’s Arushi Nath will showcase NEPTUNE, a cutting-edge project using N-body simulations, Bayesian estimation, and machine learning to predict exoplanets. Kitchener’s Gurnoor Kaur will present SynaptiQ, her innovative system for detecting and preventing hospital-induced delirium. London’s Rayne Wallace will bring forward a new theoretical model, Sticky States and the Adhesion Effect, proposing a mechanism for directional evolution beyond Darwinian selection.
Other members of the team include Veronica and Vincent Guo (Vancouver), Tanvir Mundra (Vancouver), Yurui Qin (Saskatoon), and Jazon Zhao (Greater Vancouver), whose projects range from sustainable energy and AI accessibility to building the world’s fastest drone.
“These students represent the best of Canadian youth STEM talent, combining scientific rigour with innovative thinking,” said Reni Barlow, Executive Director of Youth Science Canada. “Building on the success of last year’s team, we’re confident this group will showcase Canada’s strength in youth scientific achievement on the international stage.”
The Regeneron ISEF is the world’s largest science research competition for pre-college students, with approximately US$9 million in scholarships and awards. Last year, Canadian students brought home multiple Grand and Special Awards.
The Team Canada-ISEF program is made possible through support from the Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation via its Youth Can Innovate initiative.
For more information or to support Team Canada-ISEF, visit youthscience.ca.
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