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Astronomy Olympiads 2016: Education, Competition, Collaboration

The Astronomy Olympiads organized by EAAS are scientific-educational events for high school students. The aims include spreading astronomical knowledge, improving education, attracting talented youth, stimulating creativity, and fostering friendship. The Olympiads consist of theoretical, observational, and practical rounds. Extra-curricular activities in astronomy are necessary for preparation. Participants are awarded diplomas based on their ranking, with special diplomas for outstanding achievements.

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Astronomy Olympiads 2016: Education, Competition, Collaboration

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  1. Astronomy Olympiads 2016 M. G. Gavrilov Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  2. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 G e n e r a l • The Astronomy Olympiads organized by EAAS are scientific-educating event for students of the high school classes. • Age of the contestants – 14–18 years old. • The main activity at the Olympiads – intellectual competitions between these students. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  3. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 A i m s There are very many points in the aims, in short they are in branches of: • Spreading astronomical knowledge among as many students as possible. • Improving the education in astronomy and related sciences. • Attracting the most talented young people to professional careers in the field of astronomy. • Stimulating the imagination and creativity of children. • Cultivating a spirit of correctness and friendship. • Important:Competition during our Olympiads is not a goal but a tool for education. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  4. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 W h a t i s i m p o r t a n t • Our Olympiads are educational events. The problems of the Olympiads teach the students not only to observe our Universe, not to learn only facts, but to think about the nature of the astronomical events. • The jury consists of professional astronomers who check in the students solutions – at first the approach to the problem and not only the formal answer. • Students who arrive to the Olympiads are the most talented students in astronomy of their regions and countries. Communication between such students from young ages is very important for the future collaboration between nations. • At the Olympiad favourable conditions are created for active contacts between teachers and specialists from the different regions and countries. We have intensive exchange of experience in education. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  5. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 R o u n d s The main events during the Olympiad – rounds. There are 3 rounds: • Theoretical round – solving problems. The style of the problems is aimed at developing the imagination, creativity and independent thinking. • Observational round – questions based on observing the sky and (maybe) working with telescopes. • Practical round – working with the experimental (observational) data. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  6. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 S y l l a b u s • A considerable part of the knowledge which is necessary for participation in the Olympiad goes beyond the frames of the school curriculum in astronomy in most of the countries in the world. • But as usual no additional knowledge in mathematics and physics is necessary. • So preparation for the Olympiad needs extra-curricular activities in astronomy itself. These activities may be of various types, all of them promote astronomy education in the participating countries. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  7. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 R e s u l t s According the rank the participating students are awarded by: • Diploma of the I degree (gold medal). • Diploma of the II degree (silver medal). • Diploma of the III degree (bronze medal). • Diploma of participation. Additionally: • Special Diploma (for the best result, best result in every round, original solution, best picture, etc.). Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  8. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 Astronomy Olympiad of Scientific Centres (NSC) • Founded in 1967. • Irregularly organized in 1967 – 1992. • Annually organized since 1998 as Central Russia Open Astronomy Olympiad. Traditional dates – 20-ies of February. • Team from cities and regions of Russia and nearest countries. • Traditionally participate teams from Russia and Kazakhstan, irregularly – teams from Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan, sometimes – Estonia and Latvia. • Last years as usual participates about 50 students from 8-10 regions of 3 countries. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  9. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 F i r s t t e n N S C O l y m p i a d s • 1998 – Chernogolovka, Moscow region. • 1999 – Chernogolovka, Moscow region. • 2000 – Chernogolovka, Moscow region. • 2001 – Chernogolovka, Moscow region. • 2002 – Pushchino, Moscow region. • 2003 – Pushchino, Moscow region. • 2004 – Kostroma. • 2005 – Kostroma. • 2006 – Pushchino, Moscow region. • 2007 – Belgorod. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  10. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 L a s t N S C O l y m p i a d s • 2008 – Nizhnij Nogorod. • 2009 – Pushchino, Moscow region. • 2010 – Pushchino, Moscow region. • 2011 – Pushchino, Moscow region. • 2012 – Pushchino, Moscow region. • 2013 – Novgorod-the-Great. • 2014 – Kazan. • 2015 – Pushchino, Moscow region. • 2016 – Pushchino, Moscow region. • 2017 – ... Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  11. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 Russian International Astronomy Tournament • Founded in 2006. • Annually organized since 2006 together with the Central Russia Open Astronomy Olympiad, the same students participate. • Team consists of 3-4 students who solved in advance some research problems, and compete in reporting the solutions • Last years as usual participates about 7-10 regions from 3 countries. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  12. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 International and Asian-Pacific Olympiads • Teams of countries participate. • IAO: Team from a country – 5 students and 2 team leaders, one of the team leaders is jury member. • APAO: Team from a country – 8 students (not participated in current year IAO) and 2 team leaders, one of the team leaders is jury member. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  13. I n t e r n a t i o n a l A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d F o u n d i n g • IAO was founded on June 7, 1996 by Euro-Asian Astronomical Society. • The International Astronomy Olympiad became the sixth International Science Olympiad alongside with the Olympiads on Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Informatics and Biology. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  14. I n t e r n a t i o n a l A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d H i s t o r y • The 1st IAO was held at the Special Astrophysical Observatory, Russia, in November 1996. Participants of the 1st IAO 6m telescope BTA Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  15. I n t e r n a t i o n a l A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d F i r s t t e n I n t e r n a t i o n a l O l y m p i a d s • 1996 – 1stIAO, SAO RAS, Russia. • 1997 – 2ndIAO, SAO RAS, Russia. • 1998 – 3rdIAO, SAO RAS, Russia. • 1999 – 4th IAO, Nauchnyj, Crimea, Ukraine. • 2000 – 5thIAO, SAO RAS, Russia. • 2002 – 6th IAO, Nauchnyj, Crimea, Ukraine. • 2002 – 7thIAO, SAO RAS, Russia. • 2003 – 8th IAO, Stockholm, Sweden. • 2004 – 9th IAO, Simeiz, Crimea, Ukraine. • 2005 – 10th IAO, Beijing, China. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  16. I n t e r n a t i o n a l A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d L a s t t e n O l y m p i a d s • 2006 – 11th IAO, Bombay, India. • 2007 – 12th IAO, Simeiz, Crimea, Ukraine. • 2008 – 13th IAO, Trieste, Italy. • 2009 – 14th IAO, Hangzhou, China. • 2010 – 15th IAO, Sudak, Crimea, Ukraine. • 2011 – 16th IAO, Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan. • 2012 – 17th IAO, Gwangju, Korea. • 2013 – 18th IAO, Vilnius, Lithuania. • 2014 – 19th IAO, Bishkek – Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. • 2015 – 20th IAO, Kazan, Russia. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  17. I n t e r n a t i o n a l A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d C o m i n g O l y m p i a d • 2016 – 21th IAO, Pamporovo – Rozhen, Bulgaria. • Dates: October 5–13. • Deadline for applications: July 13. • Late applications: August 10. • Very late applications: September 7. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  18. I n t e r n a t i o n a l A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d P a r t i c i p a t i n g c o u n t r i e s • Last years about 15-20 countries participated in IAO. • Traditionally participating countries are: Armenia, Bulgaria, China, Crimea, Czechia, Estonia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Moscow, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Thailand, Ukraine. • Some countries participate irregularly. • We hope that the number of the countries will be larger in the future. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  19. I n t e r n a t i o n a l A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d Participating of Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  20. A s I a n – P a c i f i c A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d A s i a n – P a c i f i c O l y m p i a d s • 2005 – 1st APAO, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia. • 2006 – 2nd APAO, Vladivostok, Far East, Russia. • 2007 – 3rd APAO, Xiamen, China. • 2008 – 4th APAO, Bishkek, Kirgizia. • 2009 – 5th APAO, Damyang, South Korea. • 2010 – 6th APAO, Tolikara, Papua, Indonesia. • 2011 – 7th APAO, Aktobe, West Kazakhstan. • 2012 – 8th APAO, Cox Bazar, Bangladesh. • 2013 – 9th APAO, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia. • 2014 – 10th APAO, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  21. A s I a n – P a c i f i c A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d L a s t O l y m p i a d • 2015 – 11th APAO, Dhaka, Bangladesh. • Dates: November 13–22. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  22. A s I a n – P a c i f i c A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d C o m i n g O l y m p I a d • 2016 – 12th APAO, Gohueng, South Korea. • Dates: November 17–25. • Deadline for applications: August 17. • Late applications: September 14. • Very late applications: October 12. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  23. A s I a n – P a c i f i c A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d P a r t i c i p a t i n g c o u n t r i e s • Last years about 5-7 countries participated in APAO. • Countries from Asia and Oceania may participate. (Exceptions: current year IAO host country, never participated in IAO & APAO country.) • Traditionally participating countries are: China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, and Russia (East part). • Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Nepal, Cambodia, Singapore, Sri Lanka participate irregularly. • We hope that the number of the countries will be larger in the future. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  24. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 D i f f i c u l t i e s F i n a n c e s • The Olympiad needs minimum about 1300 Euro per participant (for organizingIAO in Europe). • As usual 1/3 of these expenses is taken from the teams as accommodating fee and 2/3 – from the institutions of the host country. • Additionally teams have to pay travel expenses. • Some countries cannot arrive only due to financial problems. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  25. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 D i f f i c u l t i e s R o l e o f a s t r o n o m y i n e d u c a t i o n • Olympiads in most of the countries exist as an activity of the Ministries of Education. The Ministries of Education consider the Olympiads as a stage of education “in subjects”. • There is no “astronomy” subject in the schools of most of the countries. So very often the situation in many countries is: • Ministries of Education “do not recognize” Astronomy Olympiads. N e v e r t h e l e s s … Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  26. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 N a t i o n a l A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s • IAO has stimulated founding and organizing National Astronomy Olympiads. • Before 1996 the National Astronomy Olympiads took place only in 4 countries. • Now more than 40 countries organize National Olympiads or Competitions in Astronomy. • National Astronomy Olympiads keep, support and improve the astronomy education in schools. Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  27. A s t r o n o m y O l y m p i a d s 2 0 1 6 T h a n k y o u f o r a t t e n t i o n ! • Web-site of IAO: w w w . i s s p . a c . r u / i a o / • E-mail address: g a v r i l o v @ i s s p . a c . r u Come to IAO from all over the world(s)! Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

  28. Any questions? Вопросы? Belgrade 01.06.2016 Белград

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