The iWISE Olympiad is proud to announce the Environmental Studies Category. The aim of this category is to make students aware of environmental issues to inspire them to innovate effective solutions.
IWISE teaches students to use technology constructively to research environmental issues at depth and to use their acquired knowledge on the subject to come up with innovative technologies to protect the environment. We pride ourselves on teaching the next generation to be greener and proactive in their approach to climate change.
Based on the mission of the iWISE Olympiad Environmental Studies Category, here are the objectives and evaluation criteria, integrating the goals of raising awareness, using technology for in-depth research, and innovating solutions.
Objectives for the Environmental Studies Category
– Deepen understanding of environmental issues: Inspire students to conduct in-depth research into pressing environmental problems, including the impact of human activity on ecosystems.
– Cultivate awareness of environmental challenges: Motivate students to become acutely aware of local, national, and international environmental issues through detailed investigation.
– Explore interconnections: Encourage students to research the complex interactions within Earth’s systems and between human and natural environments.
– Use technology for constructive research: Teach students to use technology constructively to gather and analyze data, monitor environmental conditions, and better understand environmental changes.
– Develop innovative environmental technologies: Challenge students to apply their knowledge to design and create innovative technologies aimed at protecting or restoring the environment.
– Foster creative problem-solving: Encourage creative and original thinking in developing effective and practical solutions to environmental problems, including using digital tools for environmental education and monitoring.
– Develop scientific and technical skills: Provide a platform for students to practice and refine skills in scientific investigation, data analysis, and technological application.
– Enhance critical thinking and analysis: Encourage students to think critically about environmental problems and apply a systematic process to evaluate potential solutions.
– Improve communication and advocacy: Equip students with the ability to clearly present their findings and advocate for their proposed solutions to a broader audience.
Aspiring environmentalists can explore the Environmental Studies Category through various subcategories:
Biological Control
Bioremediation
Ecology
Environmental Management
Sustainability
Sustainable Development
- Click on the Registration Tab
- Select one of the Virtual Finals
- Fill in your details.
- Fill in your selected category details on the corresponding form.
- Select your available time for the Judging process.
- Submit your zoom judging session.
- Proceed to payment.
- Complete your submission.
Evaluation criteria for the Environmental Studies Category
Judges will evaluate projects on the depth of the research, the innovativeness of the proposed solution, and the clarity and effectiveness of the project’s presentation.
Research and scientific merit
– Problem statement and research: How clearly is the environmental problem defined? How thorough and in-depth was the student’s research into the chosen issue?
– Scientific validity: Are the project’s methods sound and the conclusions logically drawn from the data collected? Did the students acknowledge limitations in their research?
– Technological application: How constructively and effectively was technology used in the research process, whether for data collection, monitoring, or analysis?
– Thoroughness: Did the student follow their original plan through to completion, and are their notes and records detailed and complete?
Innovation and creativity
– Originality of solution: Is the proposed technological solution innovative and original, or is it a unique approach to an existing problem?
– Effectiveness of technology: Does the proposed technology effectively and practically address the identified environmental issue?
– Creative interpretation: Did the students demonstrate creative and insightful thinking in interpreting their data and formulating their solution?
Communication and presentation
– Visual display: Is the project’s visual display clear, well-organized, and effective in communicating the research, data, and innovative solution?
– Written materials: Are the project report and other written documents well-structured, clear, and well-supported?
– Oral presentation and interview: Can the student confidently and clearly present their project, demonstrating a deep understanding of both the environmental problem and their proposed solution?
Overall impact
– Potential for real-world impact: Does the project have the potential to contribute to a real-world solution for an environmental issue?
– Sustainability and ethics: Does the project consider the broader societal, economic, and ethical implications of its proposed technology or solution?
– Collaboration: For group projects, is there clear evidence of meaningful collaboration among team members?
Requirements for Virtual Finals:
Participants must out together the following documents for their STEM Projects:
Project Abstract
Project Portfolio
PowerPoint Presentation
No theme for this category.
Group submission is up to 3 participants
Requirements for Global Finals:
Participants must put together the following documents for their STEM Projects:
Project Abstract
Project Research Plan
Project Portfolio
Poster
Prototype (If Applicable)
PowerPoint Presentation (Optional)
No theme for this category
Group submission is up to 3 participants.