Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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The 15th Siberian Tournament of Young Physicists (SibTYuP) began today. It will be held from January 26 to 29 at Novosibirsk State University. This is an individual and team competition for high school students, challenging them to solve complex research and scientific problems, convincingly present their solutions, and defend them in scientific debates—physics battles. The tournament is primarily attended by students in grades 8–11 who are passionate about physics. This year, 18 teams will compete, primarily from Novosibirsk and the Novosibirsk region.
The tournament is held using a list of 10 problems selected by the Council of Coaches from the list of 17 problems of the current year's International Tournament of Young Physicists. The list of problems is communicated to participants no later than mid-September. Teams of three to six schoolchildren participate in the tournament. A team is admitted to the tournament if it has completed at least five problems from the proposed list.
The tournament panel of judges includes representatives of research institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Faculty of Physics and other departments of Novosibirsk State University, as well as teachers of the Specialized Educational and Scientific Center (SESC) of NSU.
"The Siberian Tournament of Young Physicists simulates scientific research, but based on school physics. First, you're given an equation, you construct a physical model, then you use mathematical apparatus to describe this physical model, then you obtain the results, analyze them, and report. In modern science, to achieve great potential, it's crucial to work in a team and be able to find common ground with others," explained Vladimir Blinov, Dean of the Physics Department at NSU, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, speaking at the tournament's opening.
The tournament is held over four days. All teams participate in four qualifying matches held over the first three days of the tournament. The three strongest teams compete in the final match. Three teams participate in each physical match; the match is divided into three rounds, with each team playing one of three roles: Speaker, Opponent, and Reviewer.
"One team will take home the winner's cup, but you will all leave here with a priceless treasure—new knowledge and experience. Because the tournament is not just about battles, not just about physics; it's a community of amazing people, a community of adults and young researchers united by one thing: a passion for physics. And since the tournament is an anniversary, it's a celebration. Therefore, I wish the speakers a dignified presentation of their amazing, fascinating findings. I wish the opponents the opportunity to delve into the essence of the speaker's message through the prism of beautiful graphs in their presentations. And I wish the reviewers an objective picture of the battle and an expert assessment of the discussion," noted SibTUF President Mikhail Solodovnikov.
In addition to participating in the battles, the teams will also get acquainted with the NSU Physics Department: students will be presented with molecular and atomic physics workshops, given a tour of the main YUE building, and experienced "FFokusniki" demonstrators will demonstrate several physics experiments.
The tournament's winners and runners-up receive bonuses when applying to NSU: first-place winners receive an additional 10 points toward their exams; second- and third-place winners receive an additional 7 points. Students in grades 8-10 receive invitations to the NSU Specialized Educational and Scientific Center summer school based on their individual championship results.
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