About QUIQUEST
A scientific challenge event designed to enhance participants critical thinking, communication, team works, and scientific papers comprehension skills.
Our Mission
QUIQUEST aims to bridge the gap between complex scientific research and public understanding. Our event challenges participants to extract essential information from research papers, explain complex concepts in simple ways, and debate controversial scientific topics.
Critical Thinking
Team Works
Communication
Comprehension
Event Overview
When
April 16-18, 2025
A three-day immersive experience
Where
National School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Sidi Abdellah
Who
Teams of 4 participants
Students interested in science
Challenge Structure
Challenge 1: Paper Summary
Teams receive a scientific paper and must write a comprehensive summary that captures the essential information. This challenge tests reading comprehension, critical analysis, and the ability to distill complex information into clear, concise text.
Challenge 2: Video Explanation
Teams receive two interconnected papers and must create an explanatory video that presents the scientific concepts in an accessible way. This challenge tests multimedia communication skills, creativity, and the ability to explain complex ideas to a non-specialist audience.
Challenge 3: Panel Discussion
Teams receive a controversial scientific paper and must prepare to debate it in a panel discussion. This challenge tests research skills, argumentation, public speaking, and the ability to respond to counterarguments in real-time.
Linked to Algerian Science Day (April 16th)
QUIQUEST is proudly associated with Algerian Science Day, celebrating scientific achievement and promoting science literacy throughout Algeria. Our event contributes to the national goal of fostering scientific thinking and communication among students.