Talented Youth at the All-Ukrainian Junior Academy of Sciences Research Competition: Results of the Second Round

On February 26, in the city of Sumy, at the regional branch of the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the second round of the All-Ukrainian competition-defense of research projects by student members of the JASU took place.

Faculty members of our department also took part in evaluating the projects as jury members:

— PhD in Technical Sciences Kuznetsov E.H. — section “Educational, Game Programs and Virtual Reality”

— PhD in Technical Sciences Boyko O.V. — section “Artificial Intelligence Systems and Technologies”

This year’s competition once again proved that modern school students are not just learners, but true researchers who are not afraid to think beyond the standard curriculum. Based on the results of the second round, one top participant from each section earned the opportunity to present their work at the next stage, which will take place in May in Kyiv.

The participants’ projects were truly impressive in terms of their level of preparation and diversity of ideas. It is especially noticeable how the approach to learning is evolving: the online format has not only influenced the way material is presented, but has also opened up new areas of interest for young scientists.

Among the most popular направления are the automation of practical and laboratory work in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. At the same time, students are активно integrating IT into everyday life: they create applications for daily planning, develop solutions for safety briefings in wartime conditions, and explore the possibilities of virtual reality.

All of this is a vivid testament to the curiosity, creativity, and genuine desire of young people to grow in the field of information technology. It is important to note that a strong foundation for this is provided by the school computer science curriculum, which offers the first skills in algorithmic thinking and programming (Scratch, Python, Java).

We sincerely believe that these talented boys and girls will not stop at their achievements, will maintain their interest in science, and will continue their education at higher education institutions in Ukraine. And of course, we will be happy to see them among the students of Sumy State University 💙