On August 24, 2024,
Kamnoetvidya Science Academy (KVIS) organized the EECi Young Innovator Contest
2024. The event featured 12 teams (8 schools
selected for their STEM projects from across the Eastern region, including
Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Chonburi, Suankularb Wittayalai
Chonburi School, Chonradsadornumrung School, Chonkanyanukoon School, Saint
Louis School Chachoengsao, Benjamaratcharangsarit School, Siyanuson School, and
Rayongwittayakom School.
Mrs. Thidarat Toommakorn, the Manager of
KVIS, welcomed the participants and congratulated the 12 selected teams. She
also discussed the origins and significance of the event, as well as its
objectives. This year marks the second time that KVIS has collaborated with the
PTT Group's Education Team to organize the project. This project aims to
support and encourage students with knowledge and skills in Science,
mathematics, and technology, which students learn about a subject
by working in groups to solve an open-ended problem. This problem is what
drives the motivation and the learning.
This was followed by
a special lecture on the topic “Inspiring STEM Sciences and Strategic Project
Development” delivered by Ms. Ruetai Chongsrid, Senior Division Director
Academic, Curriculum and Learning Media Development Division, National Science
and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA). This was followed by a hands-on
workshop on "Preparing Posters for Project Presentations" by Mr.
Bandit Boonyarit, a Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology (IST) at Vidyasirimedhi
Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC). During this activity, all
students had the chance to design their project posters, receiving expert
guidance throughout the session. Afterward, awards were presented to the teams
that created the most outstanding and impressive poster designs. The teachers
and students greatly appreciated both sessions.
In the afternoon, all
teams met with the committee of the EECi Young Innovator Contest project from KVIS
teachers. The committee provided valuable feedback to help participants improve
and develop their projects in preparation for upcoming competitions.
Additionally, participants had the opportunity to tour KVIS's various
laboratories.
Finally, KVIS
congratulates all 12 selected teams and encourages them to apply the knowledge
gained from the workshop and the committee's feedback to enhance their projects
for competitions in October 2024.