The Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) is excited to showcase the Lay Abstracts of this year’s Youth Awards candidates, who have demonstrated remarkable dedication and ingenuity in their projects. These abstracts reflect the hard work and creativity of young innovators across various fields. As a gesture of appreciation for their time and effort, we invite you to explore their inspiring work and the impactful ideas they have brought to life. For more details on the Youth Awards and criteria, visit Youth Awards.
Master Student
The Dais, Toronto Metropolitan Uuniversity
Topic: AI Liability and Oversight Frameworks for Consumer Protection in Canada
Master Student
Dalhousie University
Topic: ‘Scrub’ it Away: The Negative Impacts of Exhaust Gas
PhD Student
McGill University
Topic: Who’s in the Pipes? Protecting Privacy During Wastewater Surveillance
Master Student
Dalhousie University
Topic: Securing Public Access to Coasts: Rethinking Crown Land Sales
Master Student
McGill University
Topic: Know Your Agent: A Smart Policy Perspective for Governing AI Agents
Bachelor Student
University of Ottawa
Topic: Trust, Truth, and Tech: Rebuilding Vaccine Confidence in Canada
Bachelor Student
University of Toronto
Topic: Reimagining Canadian Defense R&D: Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
PhD Student
McGill University
Topic: An Aircraft Wastewater-Based Pathogen Alert System in Canada
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dalhousie University
Topic: Resilience Canada: Sovereignty and Foresight for the STI Ecosystem
Master Student
Dalhousie University
Topic: Untapping Potential: Blue Carbon Ecosystems and the Blue Carbon Market
Unemployed
University of Toronto
Topic: Combatting Concussions Head On for Canadian Health and Well-being
