Ministry launches National Scientific Research contest virtual exhibition

THE Ministry of Education and Higher Education on Wednesday launched the virtual exhibition of the annual National Scientific Research Competition, in cooperation with Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF).

The award announced the winners for the high school, elementary and junior high categories. It also announced the winners of Katara’s Olympiad in Astronomy.

Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the ministry Fawzia Abdulaziz Al Khater said the award celebrates researchers and innovators by encouraging them to pursue their topics of interest.

She added that the competition also encourages cooperation and competition, in addition to showcasing the projects undertaken by students to solve the world’s problems.

She noted that the extraordinary conditions imposed by the coronavirus prevent them from holding the award could as in the years past, adding that the ministry remained committed to holding the event nonetheless.

Executive Director of QNRF Dr Abdul Sattar Al Taie said that, in line with the vision and mission of the QNRF to build national capabilities in scientific research at all stages, the fund, in cooperation with the ministry, has encouraged students at all levels to employ the knowledge and skills they learn in scientific research methodologies. Director of Information Technology Tareq Al Emadi congratulated all the winners of the competition and thanked all those in charge of the virtual exhibition for their efforts.

Director of Capacity Building at QNRF Dr Aisha Al Obaidly said the launch of the High School Research Experience Program (HSREP) is a qualitative addition to training students for research outside the school framework, specifically in universities under the supervision of academic advisors from universities and research centres.

The award announced the winners for the high school, elementary and junior high categories. It also announced the winners of Katara’s Olympiad in Astronomy