The Canadian Youth Academy of Sciences (CYAS) is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of scientists, innovators, and leaders through excellence in science education, research training, innovation, and community engagement.
Founded on the belief that every young person should have the opportunity to explore, discover, and contribute to science, CYAS provides accessible and inclusive educational programs that cultivate scientific literacy, critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong curiosity. We equip youth with the knowledge, practical skills, ethical foundation, and leadership capacity needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world shaped by scientific discovery, technological innovation, and artificial intelligence.
Our programs bring together students, educators, researchers, industry professionals, and community partners to create meaningful learning experiences through workshops, mentorship, research opportunities, innovation challenges, public lectures, science competitions, and outreach initiatives. By connecting youth with experienced mentors and real-world scientific experiences, we foster a culture of inquiry, collaboration, creativity, and excellence.
Recognizing the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across science, technology, healthcare, business, and society, CYAS is committed to preparing youth not only to use emerging technologies effectively but also to understand their broader social and ethical implications. We promote responsible, human-centered innovation, encouraging young people to apply scientific knowledge and emerging technologies with integrity, critical thinking, and a commitment to the public good.
At CYAS, we believe that scientific knowledge is most powerful when it is shared, applied responsibly, and used to improve lives. We are committed to expanding equitable access to high-quality science and AI education for youth from all backgrounds, fostering diversity, inclusion, and opportunity across every aspect of our work.
While rooted in Canada, CYAS embraces the collaborative nature of science. We seek opportunities to engage with educators, researchers, institutions, and organizations in Canada and abroad to broaden learning experiences, encourage the exchange of ideas, and expose youth to diverse scientific perspectives. Through these partnerships, we aim to prepare young people to contribute confidently to both their local communities and the global scientific community.
CYAS envisions a future in which young people are not only learners but also contributors to scientific discovery, responsible innovation, and evidence-informed decision-making. By nurturing curiosity, integrity, leadership, and collaboration, we are helping develop a new generation of scientists, innovators, and highly skilled professionals who are prepared to address complex challenges and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable, and more prosperous future of Canada and the world.
To advance science education and training for youth across Canada by providing accessible, inclusive, and high-quality learning opportunities that cultivate scientific literacy, technological fluency, critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong curiosity. We empower young people with the knowledge, skills, ethical foundation, and leadership needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world shaped by scientific discovery, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
Through hands-on learning, mentorship, research experiences, community engagement, and partnerships with educators, academic institutions, industry, and public organizations, we inspire youth to explore science and technology, embrace innovation responsibly, and develop solutions that contribute to the well-being of their communities, Canada, and the global society.
We are committed to fostering equitable access to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and artificial intelligence (STEM+AI) education, preparing young people to become informed learners, responsible innovators, and engaged citizens who can contribute to scientific advancement and sustainable development both nationally and internationally.
We envision a Canada where every young person has equitable access to transformative science, technology, and artificial intelligence education, empowering them to realize their potential and contribute meaningfully to society.
Our vision is to cultivate a generation of scientifically and digitally literate youth who lead with curiosity, integrity, compassion, and a spirit of collaboration. As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies continue to reshape the way we learn, work, and solve complex problems, we aspire to prepare young people not only to embrace these technologies responsibly but also to help guide their development for the benefit of humanity.
While rooted in Canada, we embrace the global nature of science and innovation. We envision Canadian youth working alongside peers, researchers, educators, and innovators from around the world to advance scientific knowledge, address shared global challenges, and contribute to a more sustainable, healthy, peaceful, and prosperous future.
Through science, education, and responsible innovation, we strive to empower the next generation to make meaningful contributions locally, nationally, and globally, strengthening communities while helping shape a future where scientific progress and human values advance together.
