(NATIONAL) HEC hosts Prize Distribution Ceremony for Int'l Science Olympiad Participants.

Islamabad -- The Higher Education Commission (HEC) under the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Careers Programme hosted a prestigious Prize Ceremony to honour the outstanding achievements of participants in 2022 and 2023 at International Science Olympiads.

Chairman HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed was the chief guest. The ceremony was attended by Executive Director HEC Mr. Awais Ahmad, Rector Institute of Engineering and Applied Science (PIEAS) Dr. Naseem Irfan, faculty members, students, and relevant HEC officials.

The STEM Career Programme is a joint venture of HEC and PIEAS. It has two objectives to pursue. First, it aims to inspire youth of the nation to opt for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and prepare them for participation in the annual International Olympiad in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Second, it targets encouraging Engineering students to come up with innovative solutions to problems of national interest preferably related to local industry and Research and Development. National Science Talent Contest (NSTC) strives to address the first part of the mission, and National Engineering Competition (NEC) addresses the second part of the mission.

In his address, Chairman HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the PIEAS team, recognizing their leadership role in this prestigious endeavour. He said that the event is a testament to the HEC's dedication to nurturing talent and competing on a global scale. He emphasized the unwavering support of the Government and HEC in standing behind initiatives like the Science Olympiads. He went on to express his...