Science and Enginerring Challenge @ UOW

The Illawarra and South East Region Science and Engineering Challenge will be held over two days on the 7 and 8 June 2011 at the University of Wollongong.

The Challenge aims to inspire young people to consider a career in science and engineering by encouraging them to be innovative and creative as they investigate and solve various problems presented to them. The winner from each day of the competition will represent the region in the Super Challenge series scheduled to be held later in the year.

The local organiser of the event Michelina Bajjada said the challenge is becoming increasingly competitive as more schools get involved.

"We have received entries from an unprecedented 18 schools this year. Each year the level of competition increases with both new and experienced schools impressing us all with their abilities. I am confident this year's event will be bigger and better than last year," Ms Bajjada said.

The first day of the competition will see Bulli High School, Edmund Rice College, Illawarra Christian School -- Tongarra Campus, Keira High School, Macarthur Anglican School, Smith's Hill High School, The Illawarra Grammar School, Ulladulla High School and Vincentia High School compete against each other.

On the second day Carroll College, Cedars Christian College, Illawarra Sports High School, Picton High school, St John Bosco College, St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, St Joseph's Catholic High School, St Patrick's College and Warilla High School will participate.

The Challenge runs in every state and territory of Australia. In 2010 approximately 23,000 students were involved and it is expected that more will participate in 2011.

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