From March 16 to 18, the Georges Brassens room hosts exhibitions, animated workshops and conferences on the theme of science.
As part of the Sèt’Expo Sciences weekend, around thirty Hérault children aged 8 to 12 exhibit 16 scientific or technological projects in the Georges Brassens room. Between the solar system, electricity, artificial intelligence or even natural disasters, all the themes are tackled by very committed students.
“It’s a very personal job. They create their projects on their own”explains Franck Granier, president of the exhibition which was launched in 2015. “Early in the morning, the children were stressed, they didn’t know where to start, but as the day progressed, they gained confidence. We want to familiarize them with science so that they are more comfortable with the world around them. When I see such curious and determined children, I tell myself that Sèt’Expo Sciences has won its bet.”
Surprising projects
Among all these children, we find in particular Mohamed-Hamid and Abdel, two middle school students from the Silver Cross who managed to create in one month a voice assistant working thanks to the Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT. “When we discovered ChatGPT, we tried to solve a math problem and we received an incredible response. So we thought why not integrate this tool into a voice system to talk with him and not have to use our phones? When we explained that to our tech teacher, he was surprised.” explain these two confusing students who intend to market their creations in the future!
Volcanic eruptions explained by three schoolgirls
Continuing our way through the stands, we find Alexandre, a 5th grader, who explains with precision the principle of hydraulic energy. “My goal is to create a mini hydraulic power unit that could fit in a sink, for example.” Like him, many budding scientists try to explain various themes through playful experiences. Among them, three CM2 girls simulate a volcanic eruption using vinegar and baking soda. At the same time, their neighbors show the effect of a tsunami on homes. Finally, a gang of three girlfriends try to explain how taste buds work. One thing is certain, these young people have a future.