Technology and Engineering, which stand for the two letters of STEM, are new categories added to the STEM Olympiad this year. These categories are gradually making their way into the school curriculum as course offerings. Until today, they have mostly been taught through coding, robotics courses, or club activities. It is no longer possible to keep up with the advancements in technology and the digital world today. Additionally, accessing information through the internet happens within seconds. Furthermore, the infrastructure, fundamental elements, and applications of technological developments in social media and digital platforms are being presented or published in ways that will be of interest to enthusiasts. The aim of this category is to stimulate the interest of students from 6th to 12th grade in the fields of technology and engineering and to ensure that they acquire knowledge in certain fundamental topics. There are two types of content provided in order to prepare for exams in this category: topics and videos. Approximately 50% of the questions will be based on general topics, while the remaining 50% will be based on the provided videos. a) Subjects in the syllabus menu You can study the following topics from open sources. Subjects for grades 6-7-8: https://stemolympiad.org/curriculum_tech_eng_6_7_8/ Subjects for grades 9-10-11: https://stemolympiad.org/curriculum_tech_eng_9_10_11/ b) Videos / Presentations: The STEM Olympiad will share videos and presentations according to the specified subjects. Students are expected to watch and evaluate the content in the provided link. Video Resources for Technology and Engineering Category: https://stemolympiad.org/tech_and_eng_resources/ * Exam Language: English About Grades 6-7-8: The participants in these grades will solve the same questions. There are a total of 25 multiple-choice questions in the Technology & Engineering Category. Subjects can be studied from open sources. The results of the students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will be evaluated independently and the exam results will be announced accordingly. Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will take Qualification and Final Round exams, as well as the BOB Exams (the best of the best). Qualification and Final Round exams will require a Zoom connection with one camera although the BOB exams will require a Zoom connection with two separate cameras. According to their BOB exam results, the top three students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will receive a special discount for participation in the Grand Final program, provided all other participation conditions are met. Please check the awards link for more information on these conditions. About Grades 9-10-11: The participants in these grades will solve the same questions. There are a total of 25 multiple-choice questions in the Technology & Engineering Category. Subjects can be studied from open sources. The results of the students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will be evaluated independently and the exam results will be announced accordingly. Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will take Qualification and Final Round exams, as well as the BOB Exams (the best of the best). Qualification and Final Round exams will require a Zoom connection with one camera although the BOB exams will require a Zoom connection with two separate cameras. According to their BOB exam results, the top three students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will receive a special discount for participation in the Grand Final program, provided all other participation conditions are met. Please check the awards link for more information on these conditions.
