The final round of the contest entitled “Smart city” was held by the Teky Young Technology Education JSC and Microsoft Vietnam in Hanoi on June 1.

The contest, designed for children aged 8-15, was implemented over the past seven months and received 280 entries from 1,134 students across the country. The 71 best works were selected for the final round of the contest.

Outstanding contestants presented with first prizes.

According to the Organising Board, contestants have many new and unique ideas which are suitable with the current social situation, contributing to dealing with problems through friendly interfaces and systems.

Some notable ideas include a street lighting system operating in accordance with the environment, smart lanes to reduce traffic congestion, an automated agricultural system, artificial sun, and others.

With breakthrough ideas and convincing presentation skills, SMEG Team and Tomorrow Land both seized the first prize of the contest.

An exhibition on education solutions and hi-tech products and services applied in the building of a smart city was held alongside the final round of the contest.

Ministry of Science and Technology proposed to support development of Dang Shen

(BGO) – The Department of Science and Technology on March 21 held a conference themed “Solution to develop Sam Nam Nui Danh (Danh Mountain’s radix codonopsis javanicae or Dang Shen) in Bac Giang province”. The event was co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology (MoST) Tran Van Tung and Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee (PPC) Duong Van Thai. 

 

Application of science and technology in flower growing

Application of scientific and technological advances into agricultural production has become a trend, bringing about high efficiency, particularly in flower planting.

 

Young science and technology talents honoured with Golden Globe Awards

Ten young talents who have the most outstanding research projects or solutions in science and technology were presented with the Golden Globe Awards 2018 at a ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 28.

 

8 projects win first prizes at Science Technology Contest for senior and junior students

(BGO) – The Science Technology Contest for senior and junior students in 2018 – 2019 was held on December 19 – 20 in Giap Hai high school in Bac Giang city by the Department of Education and Training. 

 

PhD Nguyen Thien Tao becomes member of World Academy of Sciences

PhD Nguyen Thien Tao, head of the Vietnam National Museum of Nature's Department of Nature Conservation under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology was elected as a young member of the World Academy of Sciences (WAS) in the 2018-2022 tenure.

 

Source: NDO