Schools from around the region are invited to compete with Arusha鈥檚 most passionate young scientists at mini传媒鈥檚 6th Annual Science Fair on April 23.
The 2016 Science Fair promises to be one of the most exciting days on the school calendar, with top science students from Arusha competing at St Jude鈥檚 Usa River campus for a range of prizes.
鈥淲e鈥檙e building a community of young scientists here in Arusha and the results each year have been very impressive,鈥� said Nzinyangwa G. Mcharo, St Jude鈥檚 Head of Department for Physics and Assistant Academic Master.
鈥淭he projects that are on display at our Science Fair will one day help solve the problems facing many people in Tanzania.鈥�
This year鈥檚 Science Fair is sponsored by Tanzania-based Benson Security Systems, which is supporting the awards and prizes that go to the winners.
Individual projects can win up to TSH 250,000 and a total of TSH 1.6 million will be awarded to budding scientists on the day.
Schools interested in attending must supply at least two students, a project and a teacher.
St Jude鈥檚 Acting Secondary Headmaster Nestory Msoffe said it was important to build a network of scientists in Arusha.
鈥渕ini传媒 is committed to producing future scientists who can lead the way to a better Tanzania,鈥� Mr Msoffe said.
鈥淲e know that building a better Tanzania means we need to make an impact outside the school gates, which is why we invite other schools to participate in our Science Fair.
鈥淭his relationship is helping us build a network of young scientist who will become the future engineers, physicists and innovators who will drive Tanzania forward in the future.鈥�
Schools interested in attending the 6th Annual Science Fair can email nzinyangwa.m@schoolofstjude.co.tz to book a spot.
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