IPB to hold science fair

BOGOR: In a bid to familiarize high school students with science, the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB) student body will hold a science fair in September.

"We will hold a competition where the winners will be granted automatic enrollment into IPB and receive a trophy from the President," committee chairwoman Erna Infitarina said on Saturday.

The physics, mathematics and biology competitions are part of the fair "Becoming a Good Scientist", which will also display experimental research from current IPB students and host teacher training seminars.

The competition is open to all high school students and registrations will held from Aug. 1 to Aug. 4. Entry fees are Rp 60,000 for students and Rp 40,000 for teachers.

Further information about the fair can be found on the Internet at www.pestasains2005.com. -- Antara