Orientation programme on Science Olympiad from 18th to 21th August 2011

     

Science Olympiads Orientation Workshop at Science City

There is a dream and imagination for higher secondary science students (std XI and XII). Would you like to show your physics talents in (Estonia) or chemistry reactivity in (Washington D.c) Mathematics at (Argentina), Biology in (Singapore) and astronomy in korea  during 2011. These are the free opportunities stored for students who are in Std. XI and XII pursing their career in different disciplines of basic science and to finalize their career with the top premier scientific institutions like Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mumbai or in Indian Institute of Sciences Bangalore.

Yes, this is about national and international Science Olympiads, where students of Std XI and XII can enroll their name and choice subject on or before 15^th September 2011 and undergo different stages to finally reach at the international destinations.

Science Olympiads which encourage greater contact and cooperation among the secondary students world-wide, are an exhilarating and uplifting movement for students, teachers and the organizers. Keen interest in subject, inventiveness, critical analysis, creativity and perseverance are necessary to tackle the task in the Olympiad.

Every year about 40-50,000 students from across the country enrolled for science olympiads in different subjects including, physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and astronomy. The entire process is going through four different stages, with first stage of national standard examination which has been scheduled to be held on 27^th November 2011.

Out of the 40-50,000 students appeared in the first test, only 250 students from each of the subjects to be selected for the second stage, i.e., Indian Science Olympiads in each of the subjects in which will be held in January 2012.

From the second stage, again the best 50 students in each subjects have to be selected and invited for the selection and training for the international olympiads as third stage which will be held in Mumbai during May-June 2012.

And finally, the fourth stage is the participation in the international science olympiads in different subjects in different countries. The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai is the nodal centre for the Science Olympiads programme in physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and astronomy subjects.

However, the enrollment in Gujarat is not so high.

Gujarat Science City in the support of the Department of Science & Technology and Department of Education, Govt of Gujarat is taking a bold step by organizing orientation programmes for the meritorious students to motivate them for the wonder world of science and technology.

Orientation workshop on Science Olympiads:

To inspire the students and to bring awareness for science olympids in different subjects, the Gujarat Science City organized a three days orientation programme for the Std. X toppers of the state, who are in Std XI now. The programme aims to inspire and motivate the meritorious students about the philosophy of the process and enroll them for the National and International Science Olympiads in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Astronomy. In addition, Gujarat Science City is also coordinating the programme with HBCSE and Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) in setting up new examination centers for the local students in Gujarat.

The sessions are so meticulously designed so that students can take an example to crack equations, brew concoctions and prove their skills to excel in this prestigious international competition.

Gujarat Science City is also prepared a special informative CD in this regard which will give information about all science olympiads subjects, its syllabus, previous year question papers as well as guidance for the current year preparation.

Science students of Std. XI and XII from all over the state are requested to send their applications to participate in the orientation programme in Science City.