00 - MT180 Prix des lycéens - Présentation & Règles

Summary

This video introduces the Mathèse 180 Seconds competition, an international scientific communication contest where doctoral candidates present their research in just three minutes. Participants from the Grenoble Academy, including students from Ardèche, Drôme, Isère, and Haute-Savoie, compete for the 'Prix des Lycéens'. The event highlights the importance of clear, engaging presentations and scientific communication. High school students, preparing for the Bac oral exam, will evaluate the finalists based on criteria such as clarity, argumentation, delivery, and engagement. The winning candidate will be announced in May 2025, after voting concludes on April 18.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Mathèse competition, known as MT180, is a French-speaking international contest where doctoral students present their research in 180 seconds.
• 😀 The competition is organized by the CNRS and France Université, with a local edition in the Grenoble Academy, which includes several departments in the region.
• 😀 A total of 137 classes and over 3,270 students from the Grenoble Academy are participating, showing strong enthusiasm among high school students.
• 😀 Doctoral students, who are at the highest academic level of education after completing a master's degree, present their cutting-edge research in a simplified way for a general audience.
• 😀 The goal of MT180 is to make complex scientific topics accessible through a single visual and clear communication, helping the public understand advanced research.
• 😀 High school students are encouraged to engage with the competition, analyze the presentations, and vote for the finalist they believe deserves the 2025 Lycée Prize.
• 😀 This competition is an opportunity for high school students to witness a similar challenge to the 'grand oral' exam of the French baccalaureate.
• 😀 The competition places emphasis on three main evaluation criteria: the quality of the oral presentation, the clarity of the argumentation, and the effective use of the allotted time.
• 😀 High school students must assess how well the presenter communicates, whether the presentation is engaging, and if the content is understandable and memorable.
• 😀 Voting for the Lycée Prize should be done collectively, and the results will be announced in early May 2025.

Q & A

What is the Mathèse 180 Seconds competition?

Mathèse 180 Seconds is a scientific communication contest where doctoral candidates are challenged to present their research in 180 seconds, using just one visual, in a way that is understandable for a general audience.

Which region's students are participating in this event?

The competition takes place in the Académie de Grenoble, which includes the departments of Ardèche, Drôme, Isère, and Haute-Savoie.

How many students are participating in this competition?

Over 3,270 students from 137 classes are participating in this competition.

What is the main goal of the Mathèse 180 Seconds competition?

The goal is for doctoral candidates to present their complex research in simple, accessible terms, engaging a general audience with clear and concise explanations.

How long do the doctoral candidates have to present their research?

Each doctoral candidate has exactly 180 seconds, or 3 minutes, to present their research.

What are the criteria for evaluating the presentations?

The evaluations are based on three criteria: oral quality (clarity, fluency, and word choice), the quality of the argumentation (structure and coherence of the presentation), and the level of engagement (whether the presentation was captivating and whether the audience understood the content).

Who is responsible for evaluating the presentations?

High school students are responsible for evaluating the presentations, as they are the ones who will vote for the winner of the Prix des Lycéens 2025.

What is the Prix des Lycéens 2025?

The Prix des Lycéens 2025 is an award given to the doctoral candidate who is chosen by high school students based on their evaluation of the presentations.

When will the results of the competition be announced?

The results of the competition will be announced in early May 2025.

How is this event related to the French Baccalaureate (Bac)?

The event provides high school students with an opportunity to observe a similar exercise to the Grand Oral of the French Baccalaureate, helping them prepare by analyzing and voting on the presentations.