The BA Hosts the ALEX Science and Engineering Fair
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Alexandria—
The Planetarium Science Center (PSC), in collaboration with Intel Co. and ATLAS for Youth NGO, is organizing the ALEX Science and Engineering Fair (ASEF) hosted by the BA on 25 February 2009. This competition prepares students from Alexandria and neighboring governorates for participating, competing, and winning in the national competition, Egypt Science and Engineering Fair (ESEF), which will take place in March 2009. ESEF winning projects, two team projects and four individual projects, will represent Egypt in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that will take place this year in Reno, Nevada, the USA, on 10–15 May 2009.
The International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is considered the world’s largest international pre-college science competition; it provides an annual forum for more than 1,500 high school students from over 40 countries to share ideas and showcase cutting-edge science projects. Participating students will also compete for millions of dollars in scholarships, tuition grants, scientific equipment, and scientific trips.
The ALEX Fair brings together students, 14-18 years of age, from more than 50 schools in Alexandria and neighboring governorates to train, research, innovate and compete in preparation for the Egypt Science and Engineering Fair (ESEF). Briefing sessions will be provided to participating teams and individuals, in addition to training mentors on methods of guiding and leading their students.
The students’ projects will be judged by university professors, specialized scientists and engineers, as well as industry professional volunteers. The Grand Award evaluation is judged using a 100-point scale, with points assigned to creative abilities, scientific thinking, engineering goals, thoroughness, skills, and clarity.
For additional information and registration in the ALEX Science and Engineering Fair, please contact:
Planetarium Science Center .
Email: ALEXploratorium@bibalex.org
Tel.: +(203) 4839999; Ext. 2351
Fax: +(203) 4820464