The annual Science Fiesta to be held at the National University of Science and Technology, Al Hail Campus, on May 19 and 20 will see a large number of budding scientists interacting with renowned scientist Dr Mylswamy Annadurai.
Organised by the Indian Science Forum of the Indian Social Club, the grand fest is the culmination of the year-long scientific events in which there are participants from more than 20 Indian schools competing in a range of competitions, including debate, symposium, on-the-spot science project, exhibition, and photography, according to the organisers.
Dr Mylswamy Annadurai, former director of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), will grace the occasion as the chief guest, while Amit Narang, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, and Dr Ali bin Saud al Bimani, Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Science and Technology, will be the special guests of honour. The event is expected to draw around 4,000 attendees, including invited dignitaries, students, parents, teachers, and members of the Indian community over the two-day event.
"We are excited to host science lovers from all over the Sultanate to our annual Science Fiesta," said Dr Retnakumar, coordinator of the Indian Science Forum.
"One-of-its-kind science event in the country will also celebrate the achievements of students who have excelled in various science competitions over the past academic year where all the winners of the competitions will be honoured," he said.
The forum has already hosted the biggest science quiz in the region, conducted the much-awaited Sastra Pratibha Written contest and debuted the essay writing competition since its inception.
Sastra Pratibha contest
Phani Sai Thaman from Indian School Al Maabela won in Grade 5, while Alok C Sukumaran from Indian School Darsait was the winner in Grade 6. Yuvraj Mukherjee from Indian School Al Ghubra was victorious in Grade 7, and Zaina Fathima from Indian School Salalah won in Grade 8. Aaryan Kishor Badgujar from Indian School Muscat was the champion in Grade 9, and Aman Tandon and Mohana Elango from Indian School Muscat both won in Grade 10. These young achievers have showcased their exceptional skills and knowledge and have made their respective schools proud.
ISF IGNITER 2022 Inter-School Science Quiz:
In the Junior category, Zaina Fathima and Aditya Verma from Indian School Salalah emerged as the champions. Saahil S M and Zoha S M from Indian School Darsait were the First Runners-Up, while Joshua Richard and Abel Sabu from Indian School Ibra were the Second Runners-Up.
In the Senior category, Alwin K Jose and Sabyasachi Choudhary from Indian School Al Ghubra were declared champions. Shalomon Juby and Joanna Susan Alex from Indian School Salalah were the First Runners-Up, and Tanmay Shukla and Ojas Pandey from Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir were the Second Runners-Up.
Essay writing winners:
Aditi Guru from Indian School Al Ghubra is the overall winner, and for the Scientific Approach category, the winners are Riya Pahuja from Indian School Al Ghubra and Tulika Agarwal from Indian School Bausher. In the Writing Quality category, the winners are Sabyasachi Choudhury from Indian School Al Ghubra, Ruthik Margavi from Indian School Salalah, and Suveeksha Sanjay Shanbhag from Indian School Al Maabela.
Innovative Thinking: Nilay Negil from Indian School Bausher and Sumaiyah Zeenatl from Indian School Muladha were declared the winners.
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