700 projects showcased at pan-UAE science fair
abu dhabi — The nationwide Think Science Fair has completed its last leg in Ajman, closing with 160 participants and 1,500 visitors at the Ajman University. It showcased 700 science projects from 1,850 students and drew in 28,000 visitors. This year’s fair recorded a total of 2,040 projects that were submitted by 4,000 young innovators from schools and universities in the UAE.
The best entries were reviewed and evaluated by a judging committee of 81 science experts, PhD holders and representatives of the government and private firms. Winners of this year’s Think Science Fair will be recognised in a special ceremony in April. One winner will be announced for every school category in each emirate, among other special awards.
Maytha Al Habsi, CEO of the Emirates Foundation, expressed her gratitude to the fair’s partners who supported the project of promoting science, technology and innovation among the youth across the nation.
“At Emirates Foundation, we strive to engage an ever-growing number of schools and universities in the Think Science Competition and Fairs to build awareness about the importance of Stem and encourage the youth to explore science education and careers. To this end, we are very proud to have engaged these large numbers of contestants and visitors from across the UAE,” Al Habsi said.
Over 50 partners from private and public sectors, the academe and various industries delivered hundreds of science activities and workshops within their stands at Think Science Fair 2019.