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Why to How: Adventures in STEM
by Youth Science Canada
Every great science fair project starts with a simple question: ‘why?’, which sparks a pursuit of curiosity to ultimately discover the ‘how.’ Join Youth Science Canada’s Stuart McKelvie as he interviews science fair alumni to take a deep dive into their passion for STEM. If you’re wanting to start a science fair project, interested in STEM or just want to hear some great career & life advice, this is the podcast for you.
Episodes
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Sarah Simionescu
In this episode of the Why to How podcast, CWSF 2016 alum Sarah Simionescu discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of overcoming analysis paralysis and learning through experience. She highlights the necessity of collaboration and seeking advice from those who…
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Claire Sehn
In this episode of the Why to How podcast, we interview Claire Sehn, a young innovator who won the Junior Discovery Platinum Award at the Canada-Wide Science Fair for her project 'Beat the Blaze: Preventing Wildfires and Drought With a Novel, Biodegradable Treatment.' Claire discusses her...
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Sara Waqas
In this episode of the Why The How Podcast, host Stuart McKelvie interviews Sara Waqas, a young scientist who has made significant strides in mental health research, particularly focusing on schizophrenia. Sara discusses her award-winning project that aims to develop personalized treatments based...
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Trisha Haldar
In this episode of the Why to How podcast, host Stuart McKelvie interviews Trisha Haldar, a grade 9 student and the Junior Innovation Platinum Award winner at the Canada-Wide Science Fair 2025. Trisha discusses her award-winning project, the Visual Drug Interaction Checker, which aims to simplify...
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Annabelle Rayson
Welcome, welcome all, to this episode of the Why to How Podcast, where we explore adventures in STEM. After an amazing CWSF a few months ago, I wanted to check in with our Platinum & Best Project award winners, to learn more about their science fair projects & the adventures they’ve had along the...
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Arushi Nath
Welcome, welcome all, to this episode of the Why to How Podcast, where we explore adventures in STEM. After an amazing CWSF a few months ago, I wanted to check in with our Platinum & Best Project award winners, to learn more about their science fair projects & the adventures they’ve had along the...
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Louis & Koral
Welcome, welcome all, to this episode of the Why to How Podcast, where we explore adventures in STEM. After an amazing CWSF a few months ago, I wanted to check in with our Platinum & Best Project award winners, to learn more about their science fair projects & the adventures they’ve had along the...
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Max Du
Welcome, welcome all, to this episode of the Why to How Podcast, where we explore adventures in STEM. After an amazing CWSF a few months ago, I wanted to check in with our Platinum & Best Project award winners, to learn more about their science fair projects & the adventures they’ve had along the...
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Jasmine Schneider
Welcome, welcome all, to this episode of the Why to How Podcast, where we explore adventures in STEM. After an amazing CWSF a few months ago, I wanted to check in with our Platinum & Best Project award winners, to learn more about their science fair projects & the adventures they’ve had along the...
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Audrey Cowen
Welcome, welcome all, to this episode of the Why to How Podcast, where we explore adventures in STEM. After an amazing CWSF a few months ago, I wanted to check in with our Platinum & Best Project award winners, to learn more about their science fair projects & the adventures they’ve had along the...
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Shreya Plassery
✨ Welcome, welcome all, to this special episode of the Why to How Podcast, where we explore adventures in STEM. Today, I’m joined by Shreya Plassery, a Grade 8 student from Peterborough and our Junior Platinum Discovery award winner at CWSF 2021 for her project, Unlocking the Legacy: Can...
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Calvin Karthik
✨ Welcome, welcome all, to this special episode of the Why to How Podcast, where we explore adventures in STEM. Today, I’m joined by Calvin Karthik, a Grade 9 student from Peterborough and our Discovery Best Project award winner at CWSF 2021 for his project, A Mighty Mushroom and the Power of…
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Allison Engo (FR)
Bienvenue à tous dans cet épisode spécial du podcast Pourquoi et comment, où nous explorons les aventures dans le domaine des STIM. Aujourd'hui, je suis accompagnée d'Allison Engo, une élève de 12e année du Réseau Technoscience et notre lauréate du prix Platine Découverte senior à l'ESPC 2021…
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Hardit Singh
Welcome, welcome all, to this special episode of the Why to How Podcast, where we explore adventures in STEM. After an absolutely incredible virtual CWSF a few weeks, it was clear that you all wanted to hear more from our Platinum & Best Project award winners, so over the next few weeks, I’ll be...
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Timothy Cai
Welcome, welcome all, to this special episode of the Why to How Podcast, where we explore adventures in STEM. After an absolutely incredible virtual CWSF a few weeks ago, it was clear that you all wanted to hear more from our Platinum & Best Project award winners, so over the next few weeks, I’ll...
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Science Communication & Commercialization with Christian Theriault
In today’s episode of the Why to How podcast, as we explore Christian’s adventures in STEM, I wanted to focus the conversation on two main topics: the importance of effective science communication, as well as the challenges involved in the commercialization of ideas. Christian Theriault is an...
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David Ross
On today’s episode, I’m joined by David Ross, the incredibly personable CEO of Ross Video which powers video productions for billions of global viewers daily. If you’ve ever watched a news broadcast, the SuperBowl, the Grammys, Tony awards, eSport & Drone Championships or even watched a worship...
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Dominic Tremblay
On today’s episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Dominic Tremblay. Dominic works as an innovative, Canadian educational consultant, having supported thousands of students and teachers in every province of the country in mathematics, science, technology, social studies, robotics and literacy. He...
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Catharine Bowman
On today’s episode, I’m joined by Catharine Bowman. Catharine was raised in a family of CWSF alumni with her older brothers Jordan and Patrick participating before her. She participated in CWSF 2011, 12 & 13, ISEF in 2014 & 15 winning a bunch of awards. Now in her early 20s, Catharine has just...
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Stella Bowles
On today’s episode, I’m joined by CWSF 2017 & 2018 alumni, Stella Bowles who was recently awarded the Order of Nova Scotia for her commitment to cleaning up the LaHave River. Her 2017 science fair project garnered quite some attention on social media, influencing three levels of government and...
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Ann Makosinski
We're very excited to announce our first guest for the Why to How: Adventures in STEM podcast - Ann Makosinski! Ann is a 23-year-old student, serial inventor and media darling doing numerous global appearances and keynote talks. Having participated in science fairs since Grade 6, she won a gold...
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Welcome to Why to How: Adventures in STEM
Welcome to Why to How, a YSC podcast where we explore adventures in STEM. Every great science fair project starts with a simple question: ‘why?’, which sparks a pursuit of curiosity to ultimately discover the ‘how.’ Join me, Stuart McKelvie, as I interview science fair alumni to take a deep dive...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Every great science fair project starts with a simple question: ‘why?’, which sparks a pursuit of curiosity to ultimately discover the ‘how.’ Join Youth Science Canada’s Stuart McKelvie as he interviews science fair alumni to take a deep dive into their passion for STEM. If you’re wanting to start a science fair project, interested in STEM or just want to hear some great career & life advice, this is the podcast for you.
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