Saudi Arabia is eagerly waiting for the final results of the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2024), to be announced on Friday, May 17, 2024.
The Saudi team for science and engineering participating in ISEF 2024 is represented by 35 male and female students, competing with nearly 1800 participants from over 75 countries from across the world.
Elite Competition
Dr. Jawaher Al Youssef, General Director of the General Directorate for Gifted Provision and head of the Ministry of Education delegation, said: “Our students have passed the judging phase. This year, there are more judges. Each student passed through 9 judges.”
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“This year, we are competing with more than 70 countries and 1700 students, taking the level of competition higher. We wish success for our students, hoping they will win awards and rank among the top,” she added.
Waiting for the Results
Saudi students expressed their enthusiasm and excitement to know the results. “We completed the judging phase. Everything was good. And now we are waiting for the special and grand awards on May 17 and 18,” one student said.
Parents also are eagerly waiting for the results, taking pride in their children’s efforts and hoping they will be announced winners. One parent said: “Everyone is happy. We hope to celebrate their success tomorrow and the day after, inshallah. The fact that they have reached this stage is a big win for all of us.”
Intensive Preparations
Before heading to ISEF 2024 in Los Angeles, California, the Saudi team members went through a 3-day training camp, with over 10 scientific supervisors. They also underwent intensive training led by elite Saudi and foreign academic trainers.
Furthermore, the Saudi team members attended a four-day training program to prepare for the competition. The program aimed to refine the students’ scientific background and hone their skills. They also participated in training sessions with experienced former judges familiar with the fair.
Active Participation
Saudi Arabia has been an active participant in ISEF, as this is the Kingdom’s 18th consecutive participation since 2007. This comes within the framework of an annual program organized by King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity “Mawhiba,” in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Education.
In previous editions of ISEF, Saudi students won 133 awards, including 92 grand awards and 41 special awards.
With 35 seats, Saudi Arabia ranked among the top 5 countries in terms of participants in ISEF, held from May 11-17, 2024. The Saudi team has shown talent and brilliance by displaying advanced and promising projects in various fields.
During ISEF 2024, the Saudi pavilion attracted visitors, showcasing Saudi culture by serving traditional treats from the Saudi cuisine, including dates, klija (cookies filled with date molasses), ma’mool (cookies stuffed with dates and nuts), and Saudi coffee.
