The NIHERST/NGC National Science Centre has taken seriously the government’s mandate to popularise Science & Technology in Trinidad & Tobago.  With this in mind the Science Whizz competition was introduced as a means of encouraging our young people to become more interested in science.

The Science Whizz Competition has its roots in the highly successful Sci-TechKnoFest 1997, where science concepts were presented in a fun and exciting way through various science shows. From observing these performances, it was recognised that our people could do shows of similar calibre if only a forum were available. With its major sponsor, The National Gas Company of Trinidad & Tobago, NIHERST took on this challenge.

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During the competition, persons 12-16, and 17 years and over make a 7-10 minute presentation that is both entertaining and informative, demonstrating a scientific or mathematical principle

Contestants will be judged on:

• originality

• scientific/mathematical content

• presentation (explanations, demonstrations)

• rapport with audience

• showmanship

For further information, please call us at 642-6112/9371 or e-mail us at nscyapollo@niherst.gov.tt