Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec 2023: look back at the 3 regional finals

The 3 regional finals of Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec organized by Technoscience Région métropolitaine for Montérégie, North Shore and Montreal took place between March 9 and 25, 2023. 256 exhibitors defended their project in order to win their ticket for the provincial final. A look back at these 3 weekends!
Expo-sciences Montérégie 2023

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A competition for young scientific shoots

After 2 editions of Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec virtually, Technoscience Région métropolitaine is happy to hold the 3 regional finals from the North Shore, Montérégie and Montreal in person. Each final took place over 3 days.

Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec secondary and college components are divided into 4 classes:

  • Junior (secondary 1);
  • Intermediate (secondary 2 and 3);
  • Senior (secondary 4 and 5);
  • Collegiate (1, 2 and 3e year).

Participants work alone, or in teams of two, to design and present a scientific projectThis can be a popularization, design or experimentation project and different themes are possible:

  • Environment and ecosystems;
  • Biological sciences and health sciences;
  • Engineering, computer science and robotics;
  • Pure sciences;
  • Social sciences and social networks.

The projects are then evaluated by a jury of experts according to criteria such as working method, scientific quality, rigor, clarity and oral presentation.

A winning face-to-face return

During each of the regional finals, participants have the opportunity to meet other enthusiasts of science and technology, to share their ideas and create new friendships. This is also confirmed by Antoine, a participant from the North Shore: "The exhibition is really about learning things from others. We can go and see other people's stands, it's cool.".

This return is marked by the presentation of 169 projects for 256 participants.

Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec are also an important event for science and technology professionals, who can meet apprentice scientists and discover the projects created. Thus, young people benefit from the expertise of scientific and technical mentors.

Indeed, in addition to the competition itself, the partners of each of the finals held a booth where they presented various activities for visitors and participants.

Thank you to the partners who support us every year and who make possible the holding and smooth running of the Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec :

    • Partners of the Rive-Nord final at the Repentigny Recreation Center:
      Radioprotection Inc., the Order of Engineers of Quebec, INRS, Benoît Charette, Member of Parliament for Deux-Montagnes and Minister of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks, Minister responsible for the region of Laurentides, Roche diagnostics, Cosmodôme, MontVR, Immersia, Éditions MultiMondes.

    • Partners of the Montérégie final at the École Nationale d’Aérotechnique:
      the Order of Engineers of Quebec, Ian Lafrenière, Member of Parliament for Vachon and Minister responsible for relations with First Nations and Inuit, INRS, ACFAS, Arbraska, MontVR, Éditions MultiMondes. 

    • Partners of the Montreal final at Pierre-Laporte High School:
      the Order of Engineers of Quebec, INRS, Pierre Fitzgibbon, Member of Parliament for Terrebonne, Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development, Minister responsible for the Metropolis and the region of Montreal, Mathematics Research Center, IRIC, Paraza Pharma, Cosmodôme, MontVR, Éditions MultiMondes, Échappe-toi, Pointe-à-Callière Museum. 

Prestigious visits to Expo-sciences

This year, we had the pleasure of receiving the visit of several political figures came to encourage the next generation of scientists. 

For the North Shore regional final:

    • Madame Pascale Déry, Member of Parliament for Repentigny and Minister of Higher Education;

    • Mrs. Sona Lakhoyan Olivier, MP for Chomedey;

    • Mr. Mathieu Lemay, Member of Parliament for Masson;

    • Mrs. Lucie Lecours, Member of Parliament for Plaines.

For the Montérégie regional final:

    • Mr. Ian Lafrenière, Member of Parliament for Vachon and Minister responsible for relations with First Nations and Inuit at the National Assembly.

For the Montreal regional final:

    • Mr. Haroun Bouazzi, Member of Parliament for Maurice-Richard;

    • Ms. Michelle Setlakwe, Member of Parliament for Mont-Royal-Outremont.

The laureats

The winners of the 3 regional finals, who are part of the delegations, will participate in the provincial grand final Super Expo-Sciences Hydro-Québec, which will take place at CEPSUM, in Montreal, on April 21, 22 and 23. We are counting on you to encourage them! Those who win the honors in this final will move on to the pan-Canadian portion of the competition, which will take place next May.

The photo albums of each of the finals are available on our Facebook page:

This year, again, the Expo-sciences Hydro-Québec were an excellent opportunity for young people to develop their passion for science and technology, to meet other enthusiasts and to show their scientific and technical skills. Teachers, parents, volunteers, judges, participants, partners Thank you for your contribution to the success of these 3 regional finals.. We look forward to seeing you for the 2024 edition!

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