Become a judge Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec…Why and how?

Are you passionate about science and want to meet a bright future? Join hundreds of science and technology professionals who get involved each year by becoming a volunteer judge for one or more of the regional finals opportunities, Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec.

The role of the judge Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec

During the regional finals, your mission as a judge is crucial. For the young people, you are an important figure involved in:

Communication : exchange, listen and share your experience with young exhibitors.
Evaluation : examine projects, ask questions and assess their originality and relevance.

A day as a judge

A few days before the day of judging, a head judge will give you an information session. This period allows us to clearly explain how the day will unfold and to specify certain evaluation methods. Now is the perfect time to ask your questions! During this training, you will receive the appropriate documents for project evaluation. Indeed, we will give you access to the written reports as well as the judging platform for the evaluations of the reports. Youth projects are divided into three categories:

Design : production of techniques, models, methods, devices, products or software;
Experimentation : discovery of new ways of doing things, confirmation or refutation of existing results;
Popularization : in-depth study of a subject, making scientific knowledge accessible to the general public.

Primary level

3 judges examine each project presented. During the day you evaluate 5 to 6 scientific projects. Judging takes place in 30 minutes per project, 15 minutes of presentation and listening followed by 15 minutes of evaluation.

Secondary and college level

5 judges examine each project presented. During the day, you evaluate 5 to 7 scientific projects. Judging takes place in 30 minutes per project, 15 minutes of presentation and listening followed by 15 minutes of evaluation.

Eligibility Criteria and Registration

To become a judge you must fall into one of the following categories:

You are a scientist.
You have a scientific background (professional experience, holder of a DEC in science, undergraduate or graduate university student)
You are an experienced amateur scientist.

For 2025, we are looking for judges on the following dates:

NORTH SHORE : secondary/college on March 14
MONTEREGIE : secondary/college on March 21
MONTREAL : secondary/college on March 28

You can participate as many times as you want. To register, complete the form below:

Would you like more information before registering? Contact our coordinator Expo-sciences, Désirée, at 438 940-9468 or by email at dboucher@technoscience-rm.ca.