JoYS winning team 2023 to travel to Ireland to showcase project at BTYSTE 2024

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PRESS RELEASE – Jordan Young Scientists (JoYS)is a ground-breaking initiative aimed at promoting and nurturing talent among youth in science and technology.اضافة اعلان

JoYS is based on the BT Young Scientist Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) in Ireland, which attracts 40,000 attendees annually to its exhibition was initiated by the Embassy of Ireland in Jordan in 2022.  The initiative is supported by the Crown Prince Foundation, Queen Rania Foundation, and the Ministry of Education. Sponsorship for the 2023 The competition was provided by Talal Abu Ghazaleh Global, Bank al Etihad, Invest Bank, Cairo Amman Bank, Jordan Kuwait Bank, Zain, Amman Chamber of Commerce, ila Bank, and others.

As part of the top prize from JoYS which took place at Hussein Technical University in June 2023, five students from Islamic Scientific College in Amman will travel to Ireland to participate in BTYSE in Dublin.  The overall winning team from the Islamic Scientific College in Amman, secured victory with their innovative project "Artificial Nervous System", featuring a “NodeMCU” device controlling electric muscle stimulation, the project aims to trigger controlled muscle movement, exploring its potential as a remedy for paralysis resulting from spinal cord injuries.

This participation by the winning team in the event in Ireland reflects the commitment by the JoYS initiative in offering international exposure for program participants and recognition for their innovative projects as well as the opportunity to meet students from all over Ireland participating in the competition and meeting VIP guests in attendance, including representatives from the Government of Ireland.

Ambassador Marianne Bolger expressed her pride in the initiative, stating, "The Embassy of Ireland is honored to be a co-sponsor of this positive and impactful initiative. We are committed to supporting the Jordan Young Scientist initiative, including working alongside dedicated partners and sponsors to ensure its success for years to come. Our aim is to contribute to the development of an innovative future workforce and society that can effectively respond to the rapidly changing global landscape, as well as provide stimulating activities and opportunities for the students involved. I would like to once again congratulate the winning team and I extend my heartfelt best wishes to Rashed Abdullah, Omar Mousa, Saleh Al-Hinti, Hashem Najdawi, and Yazan Maali in their participation in the exhibition in Ireland, an opportunity to showcase this impressive winning project."

Mr. Mohammad Tahboub, JoYS Chairman, expresses excitement about the upcoming participation, stating, "We are excited to see our winning team from 2023 take their project to the global stage. The BTYSTE exhibition is a prestigious platform, reflecting the dedication and excellence of our young scientists. This experience will enrich their academic journey and inspire them to pursue greater heights in science and technology."


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