A competitive atmosphere marked the conclusion of the 6th Scientific Exhibition for Innovations and Research which was organised by the Qatar Scientific Club over two days in the presence of representatives of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Sports and Youth, school principals, and the students participating in the exhibition and their supervisors.
The exhibition featured scientific research for the 6th edition of Baheth (researcher) competition in its first day, while the second day included projects and innovations for the Ibtikar (innovation) competition.
The exhibition included prototypes of scientific innovations implemented by students with high professionalism, based on technological equipment and advanced infrastructure that serve owners of projects and innovations at Qatar Scientific Club.
The Ibtikar competition included 43 innovations from 31 schools in the secondary, preparatory and primary stages.
In the secondary stage, the Al Ghuwairiya Secondary School for Girls won the first place for creating a biodegradable material made of date stones; the Zubaida Secondary School for Girls won the second place for creating a smart glasses design to reduce the damages of dry eyes; and Al Wakra Secondary School for Girls won the third place for creating a robot design.
In the preparatory stage, Harvard American School won the first place for the H-Rover research; Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib School won the second place for a research on wireless communication technology to limit the speed of cars; and Hind Bint Amr Al-Ansaria School won the third place for creating an alarm device design to alert to lack of ventilation.
In the primary stage, the Moza Bint Mohammed Primary School for Girls won the first place for creating a design of smart food tools; Harvard American School won the second place for the "Evaluator Device" research; and Al Israa Primary School won the third place for a research on a device that alerts the driver if he falls asleep at the wheel.
In the Baheth competition, Rawda Bint Jassim Secondary School for Girls won the first place in the secondary stage for a research on creating a nano-smart bandage from plant materials from the Qatari environment to treat wounds; while Al Iman Secondary School for Girls won the second place for a research on a remote weather monitoring device; and Qatar School of Science and Technology won the third place for a research on a smart robotic farm.
In the preparatory stage, Khalid bin Ahmed Preparatory School for Boys won the first place for a research on the effectiveness of recycled glass; Roqaya Preparatory School for Girls won the second place for a research on comparison between vegetative propagation for fig plants; and Hind Bint Amr Al-Ansaria School won the third place for a research on the use of optical fibres to provide the light energy required for plant growth in vertical farming.
In the primary stage, Maymouna Primary School for Girls won the first the place for a research on a school building design applying the ideas of ecological design; Abdulla bin Turki School won the second place for a research on an appellative application; and Al Huda Primary School for Girls won the third place for a research on an algorithm to design smart school application.
Executive Director of Qatar Scientific Club Eng. Rashid Al Rahimi honoured the first-place winning researches in the Ibtikar competition, while Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs Fatma al-Mohannadi, and Scientific Research Specialist at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr Mahmoud Mansi honoured the first-places winners and gold medalists in the Baheth competition.
The Baheth and Ibtikar competitions fall under the scientific programmes and events presented by the Qatar Scientific Club in co-operation and in co-ordination with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
Commenting on Ibtikar competition, Eng. Rashid Al Rahimi noted the competition aims to promote a culture of innovation and practical and scientific application of the steps to implement the prototype, allow students to provide appropriate scientific solutions, discover and support distinguished and talented students from schools, in addition to providing a scientifically appropriate environment for conducting research activities and transforming ideas into applicable models
He added that the competition has achieved the objectives set for it, and the innovations that were presented in the exhibition are evidence of this, and an indication that bodes well for a promising future for the students in the field of research and innovation.
Al Rahimi praised the co-operation of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the support of the Ministry of Sports and Youth for this initiative, which serves the students and the educational process in general.
Fatma Al Mohannadi said that the Ibtikar competition seeks to promote a culture of innovation, encourages students to be creative and develops their abilities in order to achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the knowledge-based economy.
She added that the Baheth competition was being held for the sixth consecutive year. The scientific research competition was launched by the Qatar Scientific Club in 2017-2018, in co-ordination with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and with the support of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
She added that the competition is directed to secondary and preparatory school students, as well as fifth and sixth grades students in the primary stage; noting that more than 150 scientific papers by 240 students from 74 schools participated in this years edition, of which 119 papers qualified for the final stage. (QNA)
