Is your teenager keen to study science, research or engineering? If he or she is like the majority of teenagers world-wide, probably not. As a consequence, we could run out of scientists!
That is precisely why F1 Teams in Schools Challenge was introduced: to motivate learners to take up science and engineering. And now bidorbuy is partnering with this initiative.
F1 Team in Schools Challenge is a competition that is open to all SA based secondary schools and colleges. To take part, the schools need to register on the Formula One Technology Challenge web site.
The challenge is to design and manufacture compact gas cylinder powered model racing cars. Student teams will compete against each other in a national championship to determine the best engineered and fastest car in South Africa. The winning team will represent South Africa in the World Championship. It's just like being in a real Formula One team!
This year’s International Championships was held in London in September 2009, with the participation of thirty one teams from twenty countries. The three teams from South Africa - Team Stealth from Maritzburg College, Team Zeallous from Stellenbosch High School and Team Gear-up from Afrikaans Hoërskool Sasolburg came tenth, fourteenth and eighteenth respectively.
The participating schools will be raising money for the current techno-challenge by selling a variety of items on bidorbuy. As you all now, R&D does not come cheap – therefore, please support this initiative and buy from the sellers whose usernames will be posted on this page.
With your support, we can help grow a whole generation of young South African scientists, researchers and engineers who possess business acumen to boot!
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 12:25 AM