Science India Forum-Qatar (SIF-Q) recently declared ‘Shastra Pratibhas’ (Genius in Science) selected through level 2 of Shastra Pratibha Contest (SPC) at Qatar State Level Camp and national toppers from level 3 of Shastra Pratibha Contest at National Level Camp held in India. SIF-Q this year held SPC-2020-21 online owning to the pandemic related restrictions.
The contest was held in two levels before the selected students were nominated to participate in the National Level Camp. SPC level 1 saw participation of over 1,500 students from Indian schools in Qatar. SPC level 1 was the first online open book contest held on 30th of December 2020. A total of 120 students were selected to participate in the Shastra Pratibha level 2, State Level Camp.
As a part of Qatar State Level Camp, a special orientation programme was conducted by subject experts from and outside Qatar on the topics like Atomic Energy, Agriculture, Oceanography and Science-Behind-Toys.
Main objectives of SPC are to create interest among students in pure sciences; to educate them about India’s contributions in science and technology from traditional to modern age; conduct extensive interactive sessions with scientists; identify and nurture students with scientific temperament.
Online App based final evaluation of SPC Level-2 was held on April 9, 2021 for junior category and on April 16, 2021 for senior category students. Twelve students qualified as the Shastra Pratibhas from Qatar. These Shastra Pratibhas then participated in National Level Camp and two geniuses in science each for junior category (Grade 6 to 8) and senior category (Grade 9 to 11) were selected. National Level Camp winners from Qatar include Ashley Hemanth (junior category) and Teertha Aravind (senior category).
As a part of Qatar State Level Camp, a special orientation programme was conducted by subject experts from and outside Qatar on the topics like Atomic Energy, Agriculture, Oceanography and Science-Behind-Toys.
Main objectives of SPC are to create interest among students in pure sciences; to educate them about India’s contributions in science and technology from traditional to modern age; conduct extensive interactive sessions with scientists; identify and nurture students with scientific temperament.
Online App based final evaluation of SPC Level-2 was held on April 9, 2021 for junior category and on April 16, 2021 for senior category students. Twelve students qualified as the Shastra Pratibhas from Qatar. These Shastra Pratibhas then participated in National Level Camp and two geniuses in science each for junior category (Grade 6 to 8) and senior category (Grade 9 to 11) were selected. National Level Camp winners from Qatar include Ashley Hemanth (junior category) and Teertha Aravind (senior category).