Tools and templates
Download the following documents to get the official CRCHUM and Science POP fonts and graphic guidelines, as well as the templates you should use for your presentation slides. In that regard, please note that it is possible to use a model of your own making if your wish, as long as it follows the color code of the three Science POP challenges (see graphic guidelines).
Reminders:
The Information about challenges document states the rules of the competition (p. 30-36) and contains examples and ressources to inspire you as you prepare your presentation. Make sure to read it thoroughly!
Scoring rubrics
Presentations given at Science POP internal competitions and at the provincial final will all be evaluated on the same criteria, which you will find in the scoring rubrics below:
Training workshop
A workshop will be offered to all Science POP candidates.
POPULARIZATION CHALLENGE
Workshop by Viviane Lalande, March 28 @ 10 a.m. (duration: 2h)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- All workshops will be virtual, free and offerend in French and English, at different dates. The instructor will not necessarily be the same from one language to another. Click on 'FR' in the upper-right corner of this page to see the workshops offered in French.
- The procedure to sign up will be forwarded by email to all challenge candidates.
- Places are limited: priority will be given to candidates of the associated challenge.
Évaluation
Candidates of a challenge at the CRCHUM's internal Science POP competition are eligible to win the following prizes:
1st place - Best presentation
500$ in cash + access to the 2023 Science POP Provincial Final
2nd place - Runner-up
300$ in cash
3rd place
200$ in cash
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Only one (1) person can win the 1st place prize and thus be selected to participate in the 2023 Science POP Provincial Final. No ties are possible.
- If the 1st place winner cannot participate in the 2023 Science POP Provincial Final (scheduled on May 27-28 at the IRCM), they must inform the Science POP coordinator, Sara Marullo (sara.marullo@ircm.qc.ca), before April 24. The runner-up would then gain access to the final competition.
- In the event of a tie for the 2nd place or the 3rd place of a challenge, the monetary value will be split evenly.
Provincial Final Prizes
1st place - Grand Prize
Awarded by the Chief Scientist of Quebec
1000$ in cash + choice of internship in scientific communication
2nd place
500$ in cash + choice of internship in scientific communication
People's Choice
250$ in cash
