ExpoCiencias Sonora
ExpoCiencias Sonora is a space dedicated to promoting the scientific research efforts of young people, encouraging their participation—and that of their teachers—in activities involving Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM knowledge). The event also promotes innovation and science outreach.
In addition to the above, ExpoCiencias Sonora also seeks to have the participating institutions share and exchange ideas, goals, projects, and actions that benefit students’ academic development.
Where does ExpoCiencias Sonora come from?
This annual event is part of the National Network of Youth Activities in Science and Technology, whose goal is to promote the participation of young people, educational institutions, companies, teachers, and communicators through scientific, technical, research, innovation, and outreach projects.
When is the next ExpoCiencias Sonora?
ExpoCiencias Sonora 2026 will take place on April 21, 22, 23, and 24 at the Tamosura Park facilities in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico.
The Preparatoria Federal por Cooperación Lázaro Cárdenas, together with Desarrollos de Ideas Mexicanas (DIMEX AC), the Municipal Government of Cananea, Grupo México, the Esposos Rodríguez Foundation, through The National Network of Youth Activities in Science and Technology (LaREDMex), with the support of the International Movement for Leisure Activities in Science and Technology of Latin America (MILSET AMLAT), the Autonomous Popular University of the State of Puebla (UPAEP), the University of Sonora (UNISON), and the Secretariat of Education and Culture (SEC), invite all children and young people who study and are enrolled in schools in the State of Sonora, and who are interested in proposing and presenting scientific, technological, outreach, or innovation projects, to participate in ExpoCiencias Sonora 2026.
Event Rules
— Participation consists of presenting an outreach, innovation, and/or research project in science and/or technology, regardless of the stage of development it is in.
— Projects may be presented in “Science Clubs” (Pandillas Científicas) (Preschool, elementary, and middle school), High School, and Higher Education. Teams may be made up of one to a maximum of three students, who must be strictly enrolled in only one project.
— The maximum age to participate is 25 years.
— Students must be actively working on the development of the project at an educational institution in the state of Sonora.
— Projects must have the endorsement of an advisor who is working directly with the team members.
— Projects will be evaluated according to characteristics related to a science and technology project. The people who evaluate projects will be selected by ExpoCiencias and will be experts in various areas related to science, technology, and innovation.
— Each project advisor may be enrolled in only one project. If the project wins and advances to a national or international event, only one advisor per project will be accredited.
¿En cuáles categorías y áreas puedo participar?
| Category | Code |
|---|---|
| Pandilla Científica Petit ( Preschool, 1st and 2nd grade of elementary ) | PP |
| Pandilla Científica Kids ( 3rd to 6th grade of elementary ) | PK |
| Pandilla Científica Juvenil ( Middle school ) | PJ |
| Medio Superior ( Preparatory, Baccalaureate, or equivalent ) | MS |
| Superior ( University or equivalent ) | S |
| Area | Code |
|---|---|
| Exact and Natural Sciences (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, etc.) | EN |
| Medicine and Health (Assistive technologies for people with disabilities, cardiology, nutrition, endemic problems, etc.) | MS |
| Social Sciences and Humanities (Economics, Philosophy, History, Scientific Method, Science Outreach, etc.) | SH |
| Engineering Sciences (Chemical Eng., Civil Eng., Mechanical Eng., Industrial Eng., Mining Eng., etc.) | CI |
| Agriculture and Food (Food, Agronomy, Animal Science, etc.) | AA |
| Environment (Ecology, Sustainable Development, Water, etc.) | MA |
| Mechatronics (Robotics, Electromechanical Systems, Automation, etc.) | MT |
| Materials Science (Design, testing, or synthesis of materials, manufacturing processes, nanostructured materials, etc.) | CM |
| Information Technology (Software, Simulators, Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Games, etc.) | TI |
| Biology | BI |
| Science Outreach (Radio, Television, Teaching processes, Science learning, Magazines, Advertising, etc.) | DC |
| Space Sciences (Spacecraft, Propulsion systems, Planetary exploration, Space missions, Celestial bodies) | CE |
What are the prizes?
The projects participating in this edition will be evaluated according to characteristics related to a science and technology project. The people who evaluate projects will be selected by ExpoCiencias and will be experts in various areas related to science, technology, and innovation.
The projects with the highest scores will earn direct qualification to ExpoCiencias Nacional 2026, which will take place in Monterrey, Nuevo León.
The project with the highest score of the entire event will earn direct qualification to be part of the Mexican delegation that will represent the country at international events.
How do I register for ExpoCiencias Sonora 2026?
First Stage: Fill out the online form: https://forms.gle/A4FSvVCT8Yn1oCsk8
Don’t forget to submit the working report (memoria de trabajo) to be evaluated.
Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026.
Second Stage:
Publication of accepted projects.
Date: Friday, April 3, 2026.
Third Stage:
Make the recovery-fee payment. The cost of the fee PER TEAM is MXN $1,200.00 (one thousand two hundred pesos 00/100 MN). Each team is made up of a maximum of 3 students and 1 advisor.
Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- All documentation must be submitted properly and on time, and payment must be made before the deadline expires. There will be no time extensions.
- Only one advisor per project and one project per advisor is allowed.
- Accepted projects and the participant’s guide (a document containing all the information related to the event, such as the program, rules, evaluation method, payment account number, etc.) will be sent to the email address of each team member on Friday, April 3, 2026.
- Projects will be evaluated in person by the Evaluation Committee, which will be made up of professionals from the areas covered. The evaluation will take place from April 21 to 24, 2026 on the event’s official platform.
- Any points not covered in this call for participation will be duly resolved by the organizing committee.
Instructions for the Working Report (Memoria de Trabajo)
The working report is a required document for registering your project in ExpoCiencias Sonora 2026. You must submit this document in electronic PDF format with the following structure:
- Summary: A maximum of 10 lines explaining the project submitted for evaluation.
- Objectives: You must describe the general objective as well as the specific objectives you wish to accomplish with your project.
- Procedures: You must describe the process you followed to develop your project. Try to answer questions such as: How did the idea come about? What elements did you need for your project? What were the steps or stages you followed to complete it? How did you test it? etc.
- Conclusions: Discuss the results you have obtained with the project, or those you expect to obtain if your project is a prototype. Include who your project is aimed at and who you hope to benefit with it.
- Bibliography: You must have 3 to 5 bibliographic references in APA (American Psychological Association) format.
- Appendices: Here you may attach graphics, tables, photographs, or videos that could not be included in the body of the document due to their length.
The working report must be submitted through the ExpoCiencias Sonora application form in order to complete the project registration.
How do I contact you?
If you need help registering your project, want more information about the event, have questions or concerns, or are interested in publishing something about us or this event, please contact us at:
[email protected]
WhatsApp al 662 222 4243.
