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Discover the expo!Incite your intellectual ignition at the '2nd MGCSC MindSpark Science Expo,' a symposium orchestrated by the Mohammadpur Government College Science Club. Immerse yourself in a confluence of cerebral luminosity, where polymathic minds coalesce, igniting an alchemical fusion of erudition and ingenuity. Join the crucible of discovery and let your mind radiate!
📅 Event Date: 17-19 October 2024
Event Categories:
• Junior (Class VI-VIII)
• Senior (Class IX-X)
• Secondary (Class XI-XII & HSC'24)
Events:
Group Events:
• Project Showcase
• Wall Magazine
• Scrapbook
• Team-Based Quiz
• Multimedia Presentation
Solo Events:
• Stem Writing
• Rubik's Cube
• Chess
• Solo Quiz
• Anime Quiz
• Sports Quiz
• Physics Olympiad
• Chemistry Olympiad
• Math Olympiad
• Biology Olympiad
• IT Olympiad
Online Events:
• Sci-fi Story Writing
• Research Paper Showcase
• Digital Art
• Science meme
• Photography
Gaming:
• Valorant
• Fifa
Signature:
• Truss Challenge
• Science Based Debate
Segment Details:
▪️ Project Showcase:
It will be a unique opportunity to present some innovative scientific projects presented by the students that could solve an actual problem in life, create novelty and exhibit experimentality. Students are encouraged to choose any scientific concept appropriate for them and present not only the explanation but also some unique solution.
Rules and Regulations:
1. Teams can consist of a maximum of 3 members.
2. Projects must be original and should not be duplicated from previous competitions.
3. A well-detailed project report must be submitted prior to the event itself.
4. Projects with hazardous materials or unethical practices are not allowed.
5. Judges will decide based on creativity, practicability, presentation and scientific accuracy.
▪️ Wall Magazine
Participants will prepare an attractive and informative wall magazine related to scientific topics, innovations or discoveries. The design of this wall magazine, the content, and clarity in presentation are the main point that will help to win this event.
Rules and Regulations:
1. Teams can consist of a maximum of 2 members.
2. The magazine should be handmade and no printed material should be used except for small images.
3. Size: Maximum 6feet x 6 feet
4. The scientific content must be accurate and should be cited wherever necessary.
5. The teams should bring the required materials along with themselves.
▪️ Scrapbook
This is an activity that challenges the participants to keep a scrapbook on issues relating to their scientific journey. This can encompass art and science in understanding a particular topic or experiences that students find themselves going through in science, through pictures, illustration, and text.
Rules and Regulations:
1. Teams can consist of a maximum of 2 members.
2. The scrapbook shall be self-made.
3. Each page must be a fusion of text, diagrams and images.
4. The information shared shall revolve around one single scientific theme.
5. Scrapbooks brought by the teams should be submitted at the event for the judges to review.
▪️ Team-Based Quiz
Teams will take part in a dynamic quiz encompassing the vast realm of scientific knowledge. Questions may range from general science to the latest research; teamwork and quick thinking are advised.
Rules and Regulations:
1. A maximum of 3 participants is allowed per team.
2. The quiz shall have multiple rounds: MCQs, rapid-fire, and visual rounds.
3. No kind of electronic device or gadget shall be used during the quiz.
4. Questions will span various science disciplines: physics, biology, chemistry, and general science knowledge.
▪️ Multimedia Presentation
The scientific ideas or topics will be presented with the assistance of various multimedia tools, such as PowerPoint, videos, and animations. This event reflects the art of communicating scientific ideas
through the use of digital tools.
Rules and Regulations:
1. Teams shall not exceed 2 members.
2. Presentation time: 8-10 minutes
3. Topics to be presented have to be informed well in advance for approval.
4. Participants should bring their own laptops and accessories necessary for the presentation.
▪️ STEM Writing
Participants will be required to create informative and well-researched articles or essays on topics in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This competition requires that participants communicate their argument and thoughts into succinctly written words.
Rules and Regulations:
1. Event time allowed: 30 Minutes
2. Allowed number of words for article/essay: 800-1000 words
3. Topics of event will be given on the day of the event
4. No plagiarism will be tolerated - it will result in the participant's disqualification.
▪️ Rubik's Cube
Solve a Rubik's Cube in order to test the speed and problem-solving skills of someone. The event mainly engages in fast thinking and spatial reasoning, with participants racing against time.
Rules and Regulations:
1. The standard 3x3 Rubik's Cube shall be used.
2. Participants are encouraged to bring cubes for themselves.
3. Time will be recorded to solve it, and the fastest time wins.
▪️ Solo Quiz
This event challenges competitors-for those who dare-on the breadth of their science knowledge. Winners will be determined by their ability to quickly and correctly answer challenging questions.
Rules and Regulations:
1. The quiz will have rounds consisting of MCQs and short-answer questions.
2. Absolutely no use of electronic devices is permitted.
3. The questions will range from the most general to some quite specific and from simple, basic concepts to higher order and abstract theories.
▪️ Anime Quiz
A combination of the two worlds of science and anime, this quiz would amaze anime fans with an inclined interest in science. This test shall judge one's knowledge regarding concepts, themes, or references related to science in any popular anime.
Rules and Regulations:
1. Questions will feature both anime-specific and science-related questions.
2. Electronic gadgets are not allowed.
3. Participants must be alone.
4. The quiz is designed in multiple rounds. MCQs and Visual Identification shall be included.
▪️ Sports Quiz
This quiz combines two fields: one is sports and the other is science. It focuses on the science of athletic performance, sports technology, and biomechanics. Participants in this field will need to understand not just one, but both fields to excel.
Rules and Regulations:
1. Participation is solo.
2. No electronic devices allowed.
3. Rounds will involve general sports knowledge and the scientific underpinning of athletics.
▪️ Olympiad
*Physics/Chemistry/Math/Biology/IT*
This is your chance to challenge yourself, showcase your skills, and compete with fellow students. Open to all with no registration fee, the Olympiad offers different categories for various subjects with exciting prizes awaiting the top performers.
Rules and Regulations:
1. The Olympiad will have a duration of 30 minutes
2. The questions will include both long and short answers.
3. Use of calculators or any electronic devices is strictly prohibited during the Olympiad.
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▪️ Science Fiction Story Writing
Participants will develop a fictitious science fiction story by appropriately integrating imagination and scientific principles. Stories should pertain to the future; nevertheless, they should not discard scientific viability.
Rules and Regulations:
1. The word limit is up to a maximum of 1000 words.
2. Stories should be original; any plagiarism leads to disqualification.
3. Entries should be mailed online before the deadline.
▪️ Research Paper Presentation- Participants have to submit and present their research papers on any scientific topic. The event helps young researchers present their findings and contribute to the larger scientific debate.
Rules and Regulations:
1.The paper must be original and duly supported by valid sources.
2. The word limit is a maximum of 3000 words.
3. The presentation will go online and each presenter will get a maximum of 10 minutes to present their presentations.
▪️ Digital Art
This event allows the participants to use their artistic talent in the making of science-themed digital art. Entries will be evaluated on creativity, relevance to science, and technical merit.
Rules and Guidelines:
1. Original work only; file format should be in PNG or JPEG.
2. No image that is copyrighted or plagiarized will be accepted.
3. Submissions should be online and before the deadline.
▪️ Photography
Click to showcase the beauty of and essence of science through the lens. Participants will submit photos that represent scientific phenomena, discovery, or the natural world.
Rules and Regulations:
1.The photos should be original, taken by the participant.
2. Editing is allowed but should not distort the authenticity of the image.
3. The images are to be submitted in JPEG format.
▪️ Science Meme
During this event, the participants engage themselves in using humor to make scientific concepts more appealing to people. It will be the difference between a clever, scientifically correct meme and mediocrity, making people laugh while learning.
Rules and Regulations:
1. Memes should be original.
2. The content should be scientifically correct and appropriate for all audiences.
3. The entries must be submitted in JPEG or PNG format.
*Gaming*
▪️ Valorant
The contestants in this event will engage in a strategic shooting game. Strategy, team cooperation, and accuracy are the mainstays for victory as teams compete against each other in rapid succession.
Rules and Regulations:
1. The teams should pre-register for the event.
2. The tournament rules of Valorant shall be applied.
3. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will result in disqualification.
▪️ FIFA
The virtual football lovers will get their arena in FIFA to showcase their skills. There will be face-off matches where players try to score maximum goals against their opponent and win the match in this mind-boggling gaming competition.
Rules and Regulations:
1. The tournament format will be 1vs1.
2. All standard rules of the FIFA game will be applied.
3. Registration of players will be done prior to the event.
▪️ Truss Challenge
Discover whether you can design and build the structurally most efficient and load-carrying truss using the provided materials. In this challenge, creativity goes hand in glove with practical engineering prowess.
Rules and Regulations:
1.Teams shall not be more than 3 in members.
2. All necessary materials for this event shall be provided on the day of action.
3. Bridges will be loaded for their capacity and rated for efficiency in design.
▪️ Science-Based Debate
Participants will debate on issues related to science. In this competition, the emphasis is placed upon logical reasoning, scientific understanding, and effective communication. Teams shall argue in favor of, or against, propositions concerning factually based scientific variables and ethical considerations.
Rules and Regulations:
1.The team shall consist of a maximum of 3 participants.
2. The debate topics will be given in advance.
3. Judging will be based on clarity, logic, evidence and presentation.
▪️ Entertainment
1. Celebrity Adda
Registration process will be updated soon. Stay tuned!
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For further queries, please contact the numbers given below.
Ahsanul Haque Fahad
President
Contact No: 01819394827
Shifat Al Mamun
Junior Program Officer
Contact No: 01970023581
Abir Khan
Junior Program Officer
Contact No: 01919457601
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mohammadpur Govt. College,Dhaka, Bangladesh
