Science POP 2025-2026
Take on a challenge

February 4 and 5, 2026
Jacques-Genest Auditorium

Identification

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Choice of challenge

Important information:
- Each Science POP candidate must sign a commitment form.
- Make sure to carefully go over the guidelines, advice and examples provided in this summary sheet before submitting a title and short description for your presentation.

In addition to the pitch-style presentation you will deliver on the day of the competition, you must also write a press release and submit it before Wednesday, January 28 of 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Further information will be sent to you via email.

You will find guidelines and advice in the following tools to help you prepare your press release:
- Summary sheet: Popular science press release intended for the media
- Press release examples: the Do's and Don'ts

The Sustainable Health Challenge allows candidates to participate solo OR in teams of maximum two (2) members. Please note that separate registration forms are then mandatory for both candidates.

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Include #sciencepop and #DrivenByLife and tag the IRCM in your posts on social media. 

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