8th GASNA Competition

8^th GASNA Competition – Competition Summary

The ultimate objective of launching this national competition is to enhance the understanding of the importance of gas and gas processing to the economy and the future of Qatar. Children are the future business leaders, teachers, engineers, scientists, and CEOs who will lead the growth and development in the country, and it is crucial that they start owning their future today.

The 8^th GASNA competition for the academic year 21/22 will officially be launched on October 20^th, 2021.

The deadline for registration is December 20^th, 2021. The submissions deadline is March 20^th, 2022. winners will be announced on April 3^rd, 2022.

The announcement of winning teams will be on the last day of the event.

The rules of the competition are stated below:

Competition Categories

1^st Category: KG – 4^th
2^nd Category: 5^th and 6^th
3^rd Category: 7^th – 9^th
4^th Category: 10^th – 12^th

There should be a maximum of one team per category; each team can be up to 4 students (either boys or girls. Mixed teams are not allowed) and a teacher. 1^st Category only can participate with up to 10 students.

Submission types:

Schools should select one of the submissions below for each category they are participating in:

Category	Submission
First: KG – 4^th	Performance (10 minutes performance on any topic related to Gas industry, school can use any objects to help their performance)
Second: 5^th and 6^th	Prototype Model (dimensions should be 50W50L50H all in cm).
Third: 7^th – 9^th	Posters (A1 size poster on any topic related to Gas industry topic) Prototype Model (dimensions should be 50W50L50H all in cm)
Fourth: 10^th – 12^th	Posters (A1 size poster on any topic related to Gas industry topic) Prototype Model (dimensions should be 50W50L50H all in cm)

Submissions may include (but are not limited to) topics such as:

Gas Processing & Production
Environmental Issues related to gas industry
Natural Gas Conversion and Utilization
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, capture, and storage
Industrial processed Water Treatment

The exact dates will be announced during the lunching press conference.

Guidelines

Each school can have a maximum of one submission per category. Schools must fill the submission form and send it to QU before the submission deadline in October 2021.

Presentations and evaluations of submissions will be by March 20th, 2022. announcing winners will be on April 3rd, 2022. The following points must be

Criteria	Description
Relevance to Gas Processing	Submitted work should be successful in expressing relevance to the gas industry and informative.
Impact	The submitted work should have importance nationally, regionally, or globally. Raises awareness about the gas industry.
Innovation	Creative approach in presenting the topic.
Methodology	Methods are clearly stated. The approach is clear and logical. Well-thought-out.
Time Frame	Does not exceed the designated time
Submission Specifications	Submission is within the designated criteria as informed.
Presentation Skills	Students Presentation skills such as (understanding the topic, eye contact, body language, etc.) considered in presenting the submission.