After nearly 8 hours of competition, 10 outstanding teams emerged victorious out of 57 participating teams in the "Fly into Space" water rocket launch challenge.
The list of winning teams was announced by the organizers of the water rocket competition for primary and secondary school students on the evening of August 10th. The final round took place throughout October 8th at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, as part of the 8th National STEM Festival (Vietnam STEM Festival 2023). 57 teams with nearly 250 contestants participated, divided into two categories: one for primary school students (8-10 years old) and one for secondary school students (11-15 years old).
According to the organizers, the competing teams were selected from nominations submitted at the preliminary rounds organized by local authorities (each province could send a maximum of 5 teams per educational level). In the final round, the teams competed by launching water rockets, experiencing the construction, operation, and problem-solving of a rocket and satellite in a real-world setting.
The organizers present the award to the winning team of the water rocket launch competition. Photo: Organizing Committee.
In the primary school category, first prize went to team D2, consisting of Duong Quoc Dung (Dai Mo Primary School) and Nguyen Vu Anh Duy (Nguyen Sieu Secondary & High School). Second prize went to team NASA 4B, comprising Do Minh Phong, Do Minh, Nguyen Huu Anh, Dang Trung Anh, and Nguyen Minh Nhat (Doan Thi Diem Primary School). Third prize was awarded to team PheniRockka from Phenikaa Inter-level School - Hanoi, consisting of Phan Tung Lam, Nguyen Nam Khanh, Le Hoang Quan, Le Anh Hanh An, and Le Anh Thu. In this category, the most popular team was Vu Tru 4D (Doan Thi Diem Primary School), and PheniRockka won the design award.
In the Junior High School category, first prize was awarded to the Universe team, consisting of members Ha Linh, Diem My, Cam Tu, Nam Khanh, and Thao Nguyen from Thanh Quan Junior High School (Hanoi). Second prize went to the Hana Star Wars team fromFPT Ha Nam Primary, Junior High, and High School, comprising Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Nguyen Ngoc Bao Tran, Dinh Vu Minh Chau, Nguyen Anh Tu, and Nguyen Dinh Long. The Space team (Dinh Thien Ly Junior High and High School) won third prize with members Vo Tan Binh, Do Tran Huy Long, Tran Dang Minh Khoi, Mai Quang Minh, and Duong Khanh Hung. The Most Popular Team award went to Phys-Hub, and the Design Award was given to the LSTS Super Rocket team, both from Dinh Thien Ly Junior High and High School.
Children excitedly participate in the water rocket launching competition. Photo: Nhu Quynh
Ms. Nguyen Thi Cam Nhung, homeroom teacher of class 7A1 at Dinh Thien Ly Secondary and High School (Ho Chi Minh City), shared her "happiness and pride" that the LSTS Super Rocket Team, along with other teams from Dinh Thien Ly Secondary School, won the award. Ms. Nhung recounted that she and the parents brought the children from the LSTS Super Rocket Team to Hanoi with the spirit of exchange and inspiring a passion for science . "The children thoroughly enjoyed the competition. This was an incredibly meaningful experience because it was their first time in Hanoi, participating in a nationwide competition," she said.
In addition to the competition, the six teams from Dinh Thien Ly Secondary and High School were also supported by the organizers to participate in a rocket launch demonstration using self-made launch platforms. "I believe this will be a stepping stone for the children to break through on their future development journey, and I hope there will be more beneficial playgrounds to encourage many young talents and potential of the country," Ms. Nhung said.
Mr. Tran Xuan Bach, Secretary of the Youth Union of the Ministry of Science and Technology and representative of the Organizing Committee, said that the competition seeks young talents with a passion for exploring space, thereby contributing to inspiring and raising awareness and understanding of the meaning and value of space science and technology to the community. "Through this event, the program hopes to empower teachers and students across the country on their journey to explore and expand scientific knowledge in the new context, gradually mastering knowledge and building their future," Mr. Bach said.
The 2023 National STEM Festival was directed by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Education and Training, and the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, in coordination with Hanoi University of Science and Technology, the STEM Alliance, and other organizations working in the fields of science, technology, and STEM education. With the theme "Vietnam, Breaking Through to New Heights," the festival featured many vibrant activities nationwide over more than four months, culminating in a grand celebration.
Through launching water rockets, the children get to experience building, operating, and designing models. Photo: Nhu Quynh
The National STEM Festival has been held eight times (the first time in 2015). The festival has connected, spread, and raised awareness among the community, especially young people, about the role of science, technology, and innovation, inspiring a passion for research from their time in school.
Students enthusiastically participate in the National STEM Festival. Video: Huyen Vu
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