Tehrani Students Compete In Robotics, Macaroni Structures Tournament

Tehran, Dec 15, IRNA, More than 1,200 high school students in Tehran took part in a scientific competition here on Thursday and Friday, displaying their achievements in robotics, macaroni structures, aerospace, chemical machines, IT, and seminars. Secretary of the tournament Mohammad Mirnezami told IRNA reporter 1,200 students in 400 teams competed in different fields; girls on Thursday and boys on Friday. He said the competitions aim 'to create and deepen research and practical work among students'. Mirnezami said the students have warmly received the tournament and have proved to be able to overcome the difficulties of designing and programming robots and developing macaroni structures. He added the organizers are trying to hold the tournament in a national level next year. The teams which rank first to third will be awarded prizes, said Mirnezami. Iranian students are urged to pursue modern technology to strengthen the scientific foundations of the country. Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told a group of students visiting him in September 2010, 'scientific progress and technological progress resulting from it will make it possible for the country to achieve material and spiritual authority'./end