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. 

Hello everyone! I’m very excited to be returning to the world of CWSF – this year as the Registration and Information Booth Coordinator! I look forward to meeting the brightest young minds of our country and learning from all of you!

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!  

Hello all! I am excited to be returning to Team UV this year, this time as Delegate Experience Coordinator! I am a four-time CWSF alumna from Oakville, ON, though I now live in London, ON.I have pursued a career in skeletal biomechanics research, having completed degrees at McMaster University and the University of Toronto. Currently, I am an interdisciplinary doctoral student at Western University. I can’t wait to meet everyone during the week. Feel free to ask me for a bone fact!

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

Hello everyone! I am so excited to be a part of Team UV and share my love for science as the Lab Tour Coordinator and Tour Day Coordinator. I participated as a CWSF Finalist in 2018 and 2019, so I am excited to be lending a helping hand with the experiences that provided me with so many fond CWSF memories! I recently graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences with a Specialization in Population and Public Health. My final year of studies surrounded the development of health promotion programs to improve system navigation for postpartum mental health services in collaboration with the City of Ottawa. Currently, I am in school for Respiratory Therapy in Ottawa, working towards a career in both critical care and public health research. As a Respiratory Therapy Student, I have been (intensely) studying cardiopulmonary health, medical gas therapy and airway management protocols!I am very excited to experience CWSF as a member of Team UV and provide finalists with experiences that will enhance their passion for STEM!

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! 

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I’m Stu, the Communications Manager at Youth Science Canada. You may know me as the guy sending you a bunch of emails all the time, or maybe as the tall guy at CWSF, always walking around with a camera in hand and talking with a funny Aussie accent. At YSC, I’m responsible for most of the internal and external communication pieces so expect to keep hearing lots from me over the next few months. I’ve created the new Regional Network community for regional STEM fair committee members; I host the Why to How podcast, and I run the youth-focused Discord server called the purpleSTEMwave.

Feel free to reach out anytime to say hi and tell me what’s happening in your world. I also like talking about mountain activities, most sports, software & technology, and creative pursuits.

Thanks for being a part of this community. You are immensely appreciated and are quite literally shaping the future of Canada just by being here. You’re amazing!

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!