Prime Minister, Mizengo Pinda
YST director Dr Kamugisha Gosiberth told a
press conference in Dar es Salaam yesterday that the ceremony has been
organised by the institution to enable Tanzanian students to practically
use their scientific knowledge through researching and coming up with
solutions that will respond to existing problems that face Tanzanians.
“The project provides a platform for young
secondary school students to come together and investigate theories,
discover new technologies and advance current knowledge through fun
research and innovation,” he said.
Dr Gosiberth told a press conference that
about 300 students and over hundred instructors will attend the ceremony
which will include exhibition of their technologies.
Students across the country had applied
for the competition. The shortlisted 300 students will showcase their
scientific research projects before a panel of judges from universities
and technical colleges which in turn will need to pick 25 students with
the best projects.
“The winners of the project will range
from the Behaviour and Social Sciences Research Category, Biological and
Ecological Sciences, Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences and
the Technology Category,” he noted.
The overall winners will receive a prize
of 1.0 million/-, laptops, a learning facility of 15 computers for their
school and an all-expense-paid trip to Ireland to attend European Young
Scientist Exhibition.
The Young Scientist Tanzania Director said
the runners-up will win trophies, 1.0 million/-, and a learning
facility of 15 computers for their school.
“YST’s object is to popularise science
through an attractive annual exhibition and competition that schools and
students can participate in….students received mentoring and practical
advice on research methodology after being spotted through their applied
project ideas,” Dr Gosiberth insisted.
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