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Natural Sciences

ASEF 2025 – Natural Sciences

ASEF Natural Sciences Category aims to promote interest in science among school students; exposing them to problem solving, critical thinking and experimentation. A good idea can come from anyone, anywhere. If you are between the ages of 10–18 we would like you to join us and share your ideas using science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

ASEF Natural Sciences Category aspires to develop scientifically informed, caring and responsible individuals who can think critically and make informed choices about themselves, the environment and society. It provides understanding and solutions to environmental problems using scientific knowledge, too.

The Category of Natural Sciences aims to:

Develop inquiring minds and curiosity about science and the earth.
Acquire knowledge, conceptual understanding and skills to solve problems and make informed decisions in scientific contexts.
Develop skills of: scientific inquiry to design, carrying out scientific investigations and evaluating scientific evidence to draw conclusions.
Communicate scientific ideas, arguments and practical experiences accurately in a variety of ways.
Teach to think analytically, critically and creatively to solve problems and also to judge arguments and make decisions in scientific contexts.
Appreciate the benefits and limitations of science and its application in technological developments.
Understand the international nature of science and interdependence of science, technology and society: including the benefits, limitations and implications imposed by social, economic, political, environmental, cultural and ethical factors.
Demonstrate attitudes and develop values of honesty; and respect for themselves, for others and for their shared environment.
Assess, analyze and provide solutions to environmental pollution problems.

Rules

A student may participate with only one project in the natural sciences category. (Example: group A can have a project in Natural Sciences in sub-category physics but not in other sub categories. Meanwhile group A can have a project in visual arts or computer science)
Projects may be “individual” or “group” projects. A group project may be prepared and presented by 2 students.
The project must completely reflect participants’ own work.
Contestants are required to upload:

Junior Category and Little scientists: Their `Project Description Paper` latest by February 10th, 2025 Monday.
Senior Category: Research Paper and Project Description Paper latest by February 10th, 2025 Monday.
The files must be uploaded as: namesurname_title project

Contestants are required to prepare a poster, brochure for ASEF finals to show the details of their project development. Preparing demonstrations, experiments and/or prototypes for ASEF finals would attract the attention of visitors and jurors.
Contestants must cover their own expenses for their project materials, stand decorations, brochures, posters, etc.
Culture plates are not allowed to display as they may contain pathogens and harmful microorganisms.
Harmful chemicals that may risk health and safety are not allowed to be displayed.
Scientific methods must be followed in the projects.
Contestants are required to bring their own laptops to finals to see if anything is needed to display.
Contestants must avoid any kind of misconduct or fraud such as falsifying data or records, piracy or plagiarism.
The ASEF steering committee reserves the right of amendment of any ASEF rule.