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Bi-national Science & Technology
Fair Showcases Projects from Ecuador and Peru November 2008
Nearly 100 student
projects from 55 high schools
NCI’s environmental education department
successfully organized the 7th Annual Bi-national Science &
Technology Fair this November in Saraguro, Ecuador,
which showcased nearly 100 student projects from southern Ecuador
and northern Peru. This year, 55 high schools from the two countries
participated in the three day event, where they exchanged ideas
and shared their experiences in the planning and execution of
scientific research projects regarding the environmental aspects
of their city and country. Several high schools participated in
the event for the first time this year including the municipalities
of Macará, Celica, and Cariamanga. Also for the first time
this year, the Ecuadorian government supported the fair through
a grant of $20,000.
which showcased nearly 100 student projects from southern Ecuador
and northern Peru. This year, 55 high schools from the two countries
participated in the three day event, where they exchanged ideas
and shared their experiences in the planning and execution of
scientific research projects regarding the environmental aspects
of their city and country. Several high schools participated in
the event for the first time this year including the municipalities
of Macará, Celica, and Cariamanga. Also for the first time
this year, the Ecuadorian government supported the fair through
a grant of $20,000.