Qatar University Young Scientists Center (QUYSC) hosted the closing ceremony of the highly successful “STEM in Sports” program at Qatar University (QU). This event was a grand celebration of the achievements and innovations resulting from the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with the realm of sports. During the ceremony, students, teachers, and supporters of education in STEM gathered to appreciate and honor the exceptional efforts of the young minds who participated in this transformative program.
Prof. Noora Al-Thani, Director of the QUYSC, shared her remarks on the program's closing ceremony, saying: “As we conclude this inspiring journey, I feel great pride in our students' achievements. Their creations in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics not only demonstrated innovation and a deep understanding of technology's role in shaping the future, but also highlighted their potential as leaders of the next generation of scientists. We fully believe in the crucial role of students in advancing Qatar towards a better future based on knowledge and innovation, in line with the aspirations of Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030.”
The “STEM in Sports” initiative launched by the QUYSC has attracted a large number of students from five different schools in Qatar. The program's workshops yielded remarkable results in educational technology, showcasing students' advanced application of newfound knowledge. Guided by the engineering design steps, students conceived and crafted prototypes that vividly mirrored the principles they had imbibed, fostering creativity and innovation.
Analytical results from the workshops highlighted a significant enhancement in students' technological skills and a marked increase in their interest in STEM fields, showcasing the workshop's positive impact on the participants' technological and scientific prowess. This clearly reflects the positive impact of the workshop on the technological and scientific aspects of the participating students.
The competition unfolded in two stages. Initially, a semi-final round was conducted, selecting the best group from each school based on their project and scientific poster presentations. This paved the way for a final round where the top five groups competed at the closing ceremony, presenting their projects and posters to a judging panel to determine the top three places.
QU honored the winning students in the final round, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation and talent in the STEM field. The honors were awarded as follows: Ali Bin Abi Taleb Preparatory School for Boys secured first place with its outstanding ping-pong prototype, showing a remarkable combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skill. In intense competition, Rawdat Rashid School for Boys achieved second place, followed by Dukhan School for Boys in third place. Honoring these schools is a highlight of the university's commitment to developing innovators and future thinkers in a collaborative learning environment.