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Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has unveiled the Fourth season of the Future Science Challenge.
The competition, organized by the Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, aims to encourage young people to nurture their creativity and explore the realms of science and technology.
The forth season will focus on the theme, “Fostering Positive Change in Society”, by empowering participants to harness modern technologies to address social challenges in order to drive positive impact in areas such as healthcare, education, and living standards.
Students aged from 10 to 17 from around the Arab world can seize this opportunity to polish their scientific and technical skills while showcasing their innovative abilities.
Humaid Al Qatami Chairman of the Board of Trustees – Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences
“The previous seasons of the competition attracted wide participation and significant interest from talented students across the GCC countries, motivating us to expand its reach to the entire Arab world. The projects submitted showcased exceptional levels of innovation and creativity in various domains, such as smart irrigation systems, health monitoring devices, and smart security systems. These projects are not merely conceptual; they are practical models that demonstrate the capability of young people to provide effective technological solutions to diverse challenges.”
Students can register and create an account on the competition’s online platform to upload their project files. They can also gain access to the training curriculum that includes educational materials covering Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things.
The competition will be split into two stages. In the first stage, participating teams will develop and submit their projects on the online platform, where the judging panel will carry out an initial evaluation. The top ten projects from each category will be selected for the final stage, where online interviews will be held with the qualifying teams for an in-depth and interactive assessment.
The evaluation will based on specific criteria, including design and innovation, technology application, presentation skills, and the project’s alignment with the competition theme.
The competition is scheduled for September 2024 and the final results will be revealed in February 2025. In addition to this, the schedule includes several activities, such as general introductory meetings in September 2024, a specialized training program for team supervisors and students in October 2024, and virtual project evaluation sessions in January and February 2025.
The competition will wrap up with a virtual closing ceremony on 27th February 2025, where winners will be honored.
