RI to host physics olimpiade

RI to host physics olimpiade

DENPASAR: Some 445 senior high school students from 89 countries are expected to take part in the International Physics Olympiade in Bali from July 21 through July 31.

"Some 30 countries have confirmed their participation," director general for elementary and high school education Indrajati Sidi told reporters in Denpasar, Bali, after reporting on the preparations for the event to Bali Governor Dewa Beratha on Thursday.

He said each country would send five participants.

Indrajati also expressed the hope that the event would inspire Indonesia's senior high school students to learn more about physics.

Aside from the competition, there would also be a Physics Teacher Congress and an exhibition displaying various projects undertaken by physics students. -- Antara