{"id":1654,"date":"2018-08-23T08:16:18","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T13:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/technoscience.ca\/?page_id=1654"},"modified":"2026-08-20T10:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T14:12:00","slug":"what-is-a-sciences-fair","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/en\/expo-sciences\/all-about-the-science-fairs\/what-is-a-sciences-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Sciences Fair?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC6986-edited-2048x1536-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC6986-edited-2048x1536-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC6986-edited-2048x1536-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC6986-edited-2048x1536-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you ready to dare science?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #faae28;\">Jump in the adventure of the Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec Science Fair now!<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A science and technology competition open to all young people aged 6 to 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A golden opportunity to carry out an exciting project of experimentation, design or popularization, solo or in duo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A one-of-a-kind way for you to learn more about science outside the classroom, choosing your own subject to explore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A great opportunity to live a unique human experience and meet a host of seasoned scientists and curious young people;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of great prizes: scholarships, trips, cash awards and more;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But above all, the chance to dare science!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#f08e20;color:#f08e20\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APPROPRIATE SUPORT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you want to take part in the competition, or accompany your child or pupil through the various stages, educational tools such as <a href=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/en\/expo-sciences\/tools-and-rules\/rules\/\">rules<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/en\/expo-sciences\/tools-and-rules\/evaluation-grids\/\">evaluation grids<\/a> are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To facilitate the introduction to science, the competition is adapted to suit all ages. That&#8217;s why it has 2 sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Primary section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High school and college<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready to dare science? Embark on the science fair adventure today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#f08e20;color:#f08e20\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IMPORTANT DATE <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FEBRUARY: <\/strong>Last month to submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/en\/expo-sciences\/tools-and-rules\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">forms required for project presentation<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your project requires these forms, you must obtain them BEFORE beginning your experiments and BEFORE February 21.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MARCH:<\/strong> Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec Science <a href=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/en\/expo-sciences\/finals\/regional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fair regional finals<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>APRIL:<\/strong> Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec Science <a href=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/en\/expo-sciences\/finals\/quebec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fair Quebec finals<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#f08e20;color:#f08e20\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions to ask?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the FAQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#f08e20;color:#f08e20\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I register?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s right <a href=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/en\/expo-sciences\/registration\/participant\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#f08e20;color:#f08e20\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I become a volunteer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d like to volunteer for one of the regional science fair finals, please <a href=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/contact\/\">contact your local R\u00e9seau Technoscience member organization<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f08e20;color:#f08e20\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><small>Discover the Science Fair Rock<\/small><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/rock_exposciences.mp3\" loop preload=\"auto\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>(Lyrics: Francis G\u00e9linas, music: Val Salva)<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f08e20;color:#f08e20\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to download the official 2025-2026 Hydro-Quebec Science Fair poster in PDF format, please do so by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2027_XSC_Affiche_ENG-scaled.jpg\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2027_XSC_Affiche_ENG-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2027_XSC_Affiche_ENG-scaled.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2027_XSC_Affiche_ENG-768x1440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2027_XSC_Affiche_ENG-819x1536.jpg 819w, https:\/\/technoscience.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2027_XSC_Affiche_ENG-1092x2048.jpg 1092w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready to dare science? 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