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Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company (part of Rosneft's oil refining and petrochemical complex) announced the results of a competition for methodological developments for school chemistry teachers. The project's goal is to select and support the best methods aimed at fostering student interest in the in-depth study of chemistry. The competition will help implement best practices in supplementary education in schools in the Samara Region.
The competition jury noted the high creative and professional potential of the region's teaching community. Six projects were selected as winners, designed to address educational and career guidance challenges, engaging students in the subject matter and facilitating their informed choice of future profession.
Among the winners was the original program "Let's Chemistry Together," which focused on conducting experiments and developing schoolchildren's skills in chemical analysis and the use of digital equipment.
The "Entertaining Chemistry" program is a course that develops an understanding of chemical processes at the everyday level, which can be the first step toward a career in the food or petrochemical industries.
The "From Test Tube to Production" project offers a ready-made engineering workshop where high school students assume the roles of technologists and solve cases from petrochemical plants. The course develops systems engineering thinking, which is essential for future technologists.
The "Novokuibyshevsk. Chemistry. Science. Catalysts" program creates an educational ecosystem of "school-factory-research institute." Students are immersed in the industrial and scientific environment of their hometown, and engineers and scientists share their knowledge and experience with future specialists.
"Oil and Gas: From Production to Refining" is a career guidance project that covers the entire production cycle, from geological exploration and drilling to petrochemicals and logistics. The course develops a holistic understanding of the oil and gas industry and inspires students to pursue engineering careers.
By supporting the best educational initiatives, the Company promotes the implementation of modern educational technologies and teaching materials. The presented methods and innovative solutions are aimed at developing engineering thinking skills in adolescents and expanding the range of tools for practical and laboratory chemistry classes.
By developing youth interest in the sciences, the Company is contributing to the region's future and laying the foundation for technological breakthroughs in the country.
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The Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company's popular science festival, "Park of Sciences," aims to develop children's and adolescents' interest in scientific knowledge and innovation, and to communicate the importance of natural sciences in an accessible manner.
The company has been holding the festival in Novokuibyshevsk since 2015, with over 5,000 schoolchildren participating. The petrochemists engage children in natural sciences by organizing engaging hands-on experiments and workshops that expand the scope of the school curriculum.
In 2025, the educational project "Park of Sciences" was included in the collection of "50 best projects" of the National Award in the field of public relations development "Silver Archer".
Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft December 17, 2025
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