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What is the Science Fair?

The Science Fair is Québec's major science and technology competition. Each year, more than 15,000 young people under the age of 20 exhibit a science project they have developed during the school year before an audience.

Recognized in the education community, the Science Fair gives young people a chance to get involved in science and technology. After participating, exhibitors talk about their feeling of accomplishment: some develop their analytical thinking and discover they have an interest in a particular profession; others fine-tune their communication skills; all of them enrich their knowledge in science.

The Science Fair is also a memorable life experience for many former exhibitors. What are you waiting for? Embark on the adventure?

The Science Fair is also:

  • Science projects carried out alone or with a partner, then presented to judges and an audience;
  • Experimentation, Design and Study projects completed by young people aged 6 to 21;
  • Events presented to the general public that give people the chance to discover or learn more about a wide variety of science-related topics;
  • Gatherings where participants share knowledge and passion with other young people;
  • An adventure that invites young people to explore different career possibilities in science and technology;
  • A golden opportunity for participants to present their project to scientists and experienced professionals;
  • More than 45 years of discoveries, patents, learning and success.




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Young people reveal what the Science Fair means to them (in French only)

In elementary school, "The Science Fair, your class project!"

In high school and cégep, "The Science Fair, it clicks!"

The creators of the Science Fairs across Québec: the CDLS-CLS Network

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