Hi all! I am Bianka, one of your ambassadors, but feel free to call me B! I am fluent in both French and English y hablo un poco Español. I was a CWSF and Team Canada MILSET finalist in 2019. Since then, I graduated from Deerfield Academy (USA) where I had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by attending “The Cape Eleuthera Institute”, in the Bahamas, for marine ecology and MainSprings, in Tanzania, for sustainable development. If you are looking for international research, I am your girl! Currently, I am a student-athlete at McGill University pursuing Biology, Environmental Science, and Microbiology as possible majors. If I am not learning a new skill or studying, you’ll either find me in the basketball gym, creating art, or playing board games! As a lifelong learner, I am thrilled to discover your projects and be part of this cycle of sharing. Don’t hesitate to reach out, I’ll be more than happy to chat with you! Congrats on being here! So, let’s make this CWSF for the books 🙂

Hello everyone! My name is Braxton, and I am one of your ambassadors for this year. I was a CWSF finalist for four years and have always had a great time. I am originally from Cranbrook in interior BC and am currently a third-year cellular neuroscience student at UBC. When I am not studying, you will most likely find me skateboarding, surfing, or playing soccer. Feel free to ask me questions about pursuing post-secondary school, whether it is about neuroscience, campus life, or the shift from a small town to a big city like Vancouver. I am always open to a conversation, whatever the topic may be! I look forward to meeting you all and hearing about your projects. 

Bonjour à tous ! Je suis très enthousiaste à l’idée de revenir dans le monde de l’ESPC – cette année en tant que coordinatrice des inscriptions et du stand d’information ! J’ai hâte de rencontrer les jeunes esprits les plus brillants de notre pays et d’apprendre de chacun d’entre vous !

Howdy everyone!! I’m Emily, one of your CWSF ambassadors this year. I was a CWSF finalist five times, and this is my second year as an ambassador – I absolutely love the fair and I’m so excited to meet all the wonderful finalists this year. I’m from a very small town in Southern Ontario, I grew up in the countryside. We have cattle, ducks, and I work my summers as a beekeeper and on the farm. I’m currently at Guelph University studying Environmental Science, majoring in Ecology, and minoring in French. I’ve got loads of hobbies, you’ll likely catch me playing the guitar, riding my dirt bike, or having campfires in the summer. Come and chat with me at the fair – I am SO hyped to meet everyone and hear about finalist projects and yourselves.  

Hello/Bonjour! I’m Gerone from Regina, Saskatchewan, and I am super stoked to return for my second year as an ambassador for CWSF 2024. This year, I am happily graduating from the University of Regina with a Bachelor of French Education with a minor in General Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Francophone and Intercultural Studies. I am very excited to start my career as a French Immersion Science teacher, inspiring the next generation and making Science fun. If you want, you can check out my teacher Instagram @monsieurdimalanta to see all the cool stuff I do with my students. Currently, I am a French tutor for students at the University of Regina, but I was also a former Filipino folk-dance teacher and barista. Outside of school, you can catch me working out with friends, sipping on a latte, thrift shopping, and cuddling with my dog. As a finalist in 2015, I can vividly remember how much fun I had, and I cannot wait to meet you all. Buckle up finalists, because you are in for an unforgettable experience!

Hello! I’m Hayden, and I am super excited to represent CWSF once again as an ambassador. Having journeyed through the CWSF four times as a finalist and embraced the role of an ambassador last year, I am thrilled to see all of you again and make new friends. I am from a small town in British Columbia called Creston. In the winter months I enjoy spending my time skiing, while summer days are spent on the trails. My academic pursuits have led me to the University of British Columbia, where I learn all aspects of science. It is my mission to meet all of you so come say hi! 

Hey everyone! My name is Jessica, and I am beyond excited to be an ambassador for CWSF this year! I was a finalist back in 2016, 2018 and 2019! I’m from the town of Petawawa, Ontario – not too far from Ottawa! I am currently in my third year at McMaster University in the Honours Biology- Physiology Research Program and I love it! I love learning all about how the body works and how organisms adapt to their environment. Outside of academics, I run on the McMaster xc/tf team, I love doing almost anything outdoors, spending time with family and friends, drawing and reading! I’m also a country music fan and I love coffee! I am looking forward to meeting you all and can’t wait to see all your amazing projects!  

Bonjour à tous ! Je suis ravie de revenir à l’Équipe UV cette année, cette fois en tant que coordonnatrice de l’expérience des délégués ! Je suis une ancienne élève de l’ESPC, originaire d’Oakville, en Ontario, mais j’habite maintenant à London, en Ontario. J’ai poursuivi une carrière dans la recherche en biomécanique du squelette, après avoir obtenu des diplômes à l’Université McMaster et à l’Université de Toronto. Je suis actuellement étudiante en doctorat interdisciplinaire à l’Université Western. J’ai hâte de rencontrer tout le monde pendant la semaine. N’hésitez pas à me demander un fait sur les os !

Arctic marine biologistFigure skating coachCWSF alumni and super-fan All round lover of outdoor adventure

Bonjour à tous !

Je suis ravie de faire partie de l’équipe UV et de partager mon amour pour la science en tant que coordinatrice des visites de laboratoire et coordinatrice des journées de visite. J’ai participé en tant que finaliste de l’ESPC en 2018 et 2019, je suis donc ravie de donner un coup de main aux expériences qui m’ont procuré tant de bons souvenirs de l’ESPC !

J’ai récemment obtenu un baccalauréat spécialisé en sciences de la santé avec spécialisation en santé publique et des populations à l’Université d’Ottawa. Ma dernière année d’études a porté sur le réalisateur de programmes de promotion de la santé visant à améliorer la navigation dans le système pour les services de santé mentale post-partum en collaboration avec la ville d’Ottawa. Je suis actuellement étudiante en thérapie respiratoire à Ottawa, en vue d’une carrière en soins intensifs et en recherche sur la santé publique. En tant qu’étudiante en thérapie respiratoire, j’étudie (intensément) la santé cardio-pulmonaire, la thérapie par gaz médicaux et les protocoles de gestion des voies respiratoires!

Je suis très enthousiaste à l’idée de vivre l’ESPC en tant que membre de l’équipe UV et d’offrir aux élèves des expériences qui renforceront leur passion pour les STIM!

Hi everyone! My name is Shaan and I am very excited to be one of the CWSF Ambassadors this year! I myself was a CWSF finalist in 2015 and 2016. I am originally from Brossard, Quebec, but currently reside in the United Kingdom where I am completing an MSc and pursuing a PhD in Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Oxford. When I am not in the lab playing with stem cells, where my research has focused on neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases, I enjoy playing hockey and lacrosse for the university. This has allowed me to play across Europe and be a part of the oldest rivalry in hockey! Outside of that, I enjoy exploring cafes, cycling to Taylor Swift, and spending quality time with family and friends. I look forward to meeting you all at the fair in Ottawa! 

Bonjour 👋 Je suis Stu, le gestionnaire des communications de Sciences jeunesse Canada. Vous me connaissez peut-être comme le gars qui vous envoie tout le temps un tas de courriels, ou peut-être comme le grand gars à l’ESPC, qui se promène toujours avec un appareil photo à la main et qui parle avec un drôle d’accent australien. Au SJC, je suis responsable de la plupart des éléments de communication interne et externe, alors attendez-vous à entendre beaucoup parler de moi au cours des prochains mois. J’ai créé la nouvelle communauté Réseau régional pour les membres des comités régionaux des expo STIM ; j’anime le Podcast « Du pourquoi au comment » (anglais), et je dirige le serveur Discord axé sur les jeunes appelé MaréeMauveSTIM. N’hésitez pas à me contacter à tout moment pour me dire bonjour et me raconter ce qui se passe dans votre monde. J’aime aussi parler des activités de montagne, de la plupart des sports, des logiciels et des technologies, ainsi que des activités créatives. Merci de faire partie de cette communauté. Vous êtes immensément appréciés et vous façonnez littéralement l’avenir du Canada rien qu’en étant ici. Vous êtes extraordinaires !

Hi everyone! My name is Zoe and I am a Team UV Ambassador this year at CWSF. I was a CWSF finalist at the 2019 fair, and a member of Team UV at the 2022 and 2023 fairs as well! I am from Port Colborne, Ontario, which is about 30 minutes away from Niagara Falls or from St. Catharines, where I go to school. I completed my undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, and am currently working on my Master’s of Science in Neurobiology, both at Brock University. Most recently I’ve had the opportunity to travel and live in Berkeley California, working on an internship in RNA biology!  I absolutely love studying the brain because of how diverse the field of research is! In my undergrad, I had the chance to study muscle contraction in fruit flies, and currently, I am studying learning and memory in the adult mouse brain. Outside of my studies, I enjoy playing basketball, hiking, reading, and listening to Taylor Swift. A fun fact about me is that I love animals and I have a dog, a tank of fish, a snail, and an axolotl, all as my pets. Feel free to chat with me at the fair!