Connecting Young Minds 2025
Research Conference
Join us for the annual undergraduate research conference at the University of Ottawa. Showcasing innovative research across Science, Health Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering.
Saturday, September 20, 2025 • University of Ottawa
Conference Begins In:
About CYM
Connecting Young Minds (CYM) is a student-run undergraduate research conference at the University of Ottawa. Our mission is to foster collaboration and innovation among young researchers.
CYM provides a platform for undergraduate students to present their research projects, exchange ideas, and build connections with peers and faculty members. The conference spans multiple disciplines, including Science, Health Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering.
What makes CYM unique is its commitment to being fully bilingual, reflecting the University of Ottawa's dedication to both official languages. Presentations can be delivered in either English or French, celebrating Canada's linguistic diversity.
Showcase Your Research
Present your findings to peers, faculty, and industry professionals in a supportive environment.
Network with Peers
Connect with like-minded students and build relationships that could lead to future collaborations.
Bilingual Experience
Present in English or French. Our conference celebrates Canada's linguistic diversity.
Win Recognition
Outstanding presentations are eligible for awards and recognition from our panel of expert judges.
Speakers & Judges 2025
Our lineup of distinguished speakers and judges will be announced soon
Speakers & Judges Coming Soon!
We're finalizing our impressive lineup of keynote speakers, industry experts, and academic judges for CYM 2025. Check out our Instagram to be the first to know when we announce our distinguished guests.
Leading Researchers
From top institutions
Industry Experts
Sharing real-world insights
Announcement Date
July 15, 2025
Upcoming Events!
Join us for these exciting events leading up to the CYM 2025 Conference
What People Are Saying
Hear from past participants about their CYM experience
"Attending the Connecting Young Minds (CYM) Research Conference was a fantastic opportunity to network with peers and professors. I learned so much about current scientific and healthcare research. Huge thank you to the CYM team for organizing such an amazing event!"
Meghan DoCanto-Primeau
Second Year Biomedical Science Student
University of Ottawa
"Being selected as a Top 5 Winner and presenting my research on hallucination in synthetic data generation was an unforgettable experience. The feedback I received and the opportunity to publish in the URNCST Journal were career-changing moments for me."
Reema Alwadi
Electrical Engineering and Computing Technology Student
University of Ottawa
"CYM was an excellent platform for connecting with fellow students and professors. I gained valuable insights into scientific and healthcare advancements, and I’m already looking forward to attending again next year!"
Sarah Awada
Health Science Student
University of Ottawa
"Attending the Connecting Young Minds (CYM) Research Conference was a fantastic opportunity to network with peers and professors. I learned so much about current scientific and healthcare research. Huge thank you to the CYM team for organizing such an amazing event!"
Meghan DoCanto-Primeau
Second Year Biomedical Science Student
University of Ottawa
"Being selected as a Top 5 Winner and presenting my research on hallucination in synthetic data generation was an unforgettable experience. The feedback I received and the opportunity to publish in the URNCST Journal were career-changing moments for me."
Reema Alwadi
Electrical Engineering and Computing Technology Student
University of Ottawa
"CYM was an excellent platform for connecting with fellow students and professors. I gained valuable insights into scientific and healthcare advancements, and I’m already looking forward to attending again next year!"
Sarah Awada
Health Science Student
University of Ottawa
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Our Team
Meet the dedicated student organizers and faculty advisors behind CYM 2025.
Student Organizers
Grace Tongue
President
Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences and Minor in Life Sciences
Rachel Pang
Vice President
Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences and Minor in Life Sciences
Jordan Yin
VP Internal Affairs
TMM&MSc
Haider Ikram
VP Logistics
BIM
Viola Wibowo
Director of Logistics
HSS
Rebecca Santhosh Babu
Director of Logistics
TMM
Tai Adewoye
Director of Logistics
BIM
Sara Justinico
Co-VP Marketing
BIM
Nadina Adulovic
Co-VP Marketing
BIM
Maggie Divok
Director of Marketing
HSS
Priyanka Azad
Director of Marketing
HSS
Tiana Yuen
Director of Marketing
BTC
Gloria Ginn
Director of Marketing
CMN&POL
Samantha Sutherland
Director of Marketing
BIM
Kani Osiagwu
Director of Marketing
HSS
Nawaf Ahmed
Director of Website Development
BASc
Nuha Khan
VP Design
BIM
Ore Oshodi
Director of Design
BIM
Aziz Guesmi-Mekki
Director of Design
BIM
Mujtaba Rizvi
VP External Affairs
HSS
Maya Rodrigues
Director of External Affairs
HSS
Uchechukwume Dogo
VP External Affairs
HSS
Majd Al-Aarg
Director of External Affairs
BIM
Jean-Paul Azzi
Director of External Affairs
TMM
Omid Yeganeh
VP Media Production
HSS
Ahmed AlShaddadi
Director of Media Production
BIM
Diana Munteanu
Director of Media Production
HSS
Kiana Gholizadeh Vazvani
Director of Media Production
BIM
Gabrielle Yuen
VP Finance
HSS
Maxime Laniel
VP Bilingualism
PHY&MAT
Una Bilcar
Director of Bilingualism
BIM
Grace Tongue
President
Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences and Minor in Life Sciences
Rachel Pang
Vice President
Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences and Minor in Life Sciences
Jordan Yin
VP Internal Affairs
TMM&MSc
Haider Ikram
VP Logistics
BIM
Viola Wibowo
Director of Logistics
HSS
Rebecca Santhosh Babu
Director of Logistics
TMM
Tai Adewoye
Director of Logistics
BIM
Sara Justinico
Co-VP Marketing
BIM
Nadina Adulovic
Co-VP Marketing
BIM
Maggie Divok
Director of Marketing
HSS
Priyanka Azad
Director of Marketing
HSS
Tiana Yuen
Director of Marketing
BTC
Gloria Ginn
Director of Marketing
CMN&POL
Samantha Sutherland
Director of Marketing
BIM
Kani Osiagwu
Director of Marketing
HSS
Nawaf Ahmed
Director of Website Development
BASc
Nuha Khan
VP Design
BIM
Ore Oshodi
Director of Design
BIM
Aziz Guesmi-Mekki
Director of Design
BIM
Mujtaba Rizvi
VP External Affairs
HSS
Maya Rodrigues
Director of External Affairs
HSS
Uchechukwume Dogo
VP External Affairs
HSS
Majd Al-Aarg
Director of External Affairs
BIM
Jean-Paul Azzi
Director of External Affairs
TMM
Omid Yeganeh
VP Media Production
HSS
Ahmed AlShaddadi
Director of Media Production
BIM
Diana Munteanu
Director of Media Production
HSS
Kiana Gholizadeh Vazvani
Director of Media Production
BIM
Gabrielle Yuen
VP Finance
HSS
Maxime Laniel
VP Bilingualism
PHY&MAT
Una Bilcar
Director of Bilingualism
BIM
Faculty Advisors
Dr. Alain St-Amant
Vice-Provost
Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences
Joanne Benoit
Manager
Communications and Marketing
Contact Us
Have questions about the conference? Get in touch with our team.