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GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Coding enables students to leverage their coding skills to address environmental challenges. Participants are expected to use Python to develop algorithms for problems provided by the GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Olympiad. This experience offers students an opportunity to enhance life skills such as coding, creative thinking, and problem-solving. 

GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Coding - Competition:

• Objective: Students must use Python to      create algorithmic solutions for the given problems.
• Preparation: Students should practice solving      algorithmic problems using online resources.
• Registration: Teams must register by the      application deadline and pay the required fee.
• Duration: The competition lasts one hour      and includes five coding problems of varying difficulty.
• Communication: Students should ensure they      receive emails from the GLOBAL MASTERMINDS site.
• Equipment: Students must bring their own      laptops.
• Collaboration: Students may use online or paper      resources but cannot seek help from third parties or teachers.
• Prohibited Items: Phones and student supervisors are not allowed during the competition.

GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Coding - Scoring:

• Criteria: Scoring is based on the number of successfully completed problems, time taken to solve each problem, and      number of attempts. Additionally, the energy efficiency (carbon footprint)      of solutions will be evaluated.

Innovation is defined as creating new or different tangible products or processes as a result of a novel idea or a method to make our lives better, healthier, and environmentally friendly.

GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Olympiad seeks engineering and design solutions for a specific use, such as new or different tools and equipment used in life, such as kitchens, schools, office space etc. to make process faster or more effective (reducing waste, etc), or more user friendly and healthier.

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• Proper procedures must be followed in regard to      human subjects. The project description paper (research paper) is      REQUIRED. All projects, including affiliated fair winners,   must submit a full project description paper (research paper). 
• The recommended maximum page limit for the      research paper (project description) is 15 (Title and References pages are  excluded in page limit), with acceptable font sizes 11 or 12 for Calibri  or Arial font types and page margins one inch or more (2.5 cm) from each side.
• Projects without results will not be accepted.
• Your research project file name must be in English      characters and should be less than 25 characters. The      research paper must be submitted in ONLY PDF format with less than 5MB in  size.

What to expect at the Olympiad?

• You are allowed to bring models or prototypes as      part of your presentation. This is HIGHLY recommended.
• GLOBAL MASTERMINDS will provide a 60-inch table      for each project. You are allowed to bring your trifold poster      presentation.
• Students should come to the competition with      pre-printed materials to prepare their posters. Pins and tape will be      provided by GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Olympiad.
• Students are allowed to make changes and improve      their projects between application and fair presentation.
• The poster presentation should include at least      the following sections: introduction, goal, results, conclusion, and      references.
• Some of the tables are equipped with electricity      providing 110 V outlet. We do NOT provide 220 V. You may choose these      tables if you need electricity.
• The following items will not be allowed to      display: microbial cultures or fungi (live or dead); displays of live      animals, preserved vertebrate animals, whether in whole or part (this      includes humans); open or concealed flames, matches, or lighters; hazardous      chemicals; highly combustible solids, fluids, or gases; sharp items      (syringes, needles, knives); controlled substances; and radioactive      When human subjects are used in research (including survey      research), they have to be fully informed of any risks and have to give      consent to the procedures, in possession of full knowledge of the risks      (this is known as informed consent). Informed consent should be obtained      for all minors and for adults when more than minimal risk is involved in      participating in the project. The risk is defined as the probability of      harm or discomfort anticipated in the research.
• Only students who participates in will be      recognized with awards if the project wins an award.
• Supervisors are not allowed at the judging area      during judging sessions. Supervisors are not allowed to serve as judges.

Judging Criteria

1. Poster Organization and Content: Are the problem,      objectives, the results and discussions clearly stated and well described      with graphics, charts? Is the presentation well organized (coherent      flow/logical/well-designed)?
2. Literature Review: Is the student aware of other      approaches or theories concerning the project? Is the student familiar      with the scientific literature in the field in which the work was done? Is      the solution different from the existing solutions?
3. Skills and Data Management: Are the number of data      points significant enough to make a conclusion? Does the research require      high skills and investment of time? Is the data properly recorded as the      research conducted in hard or soft copy?
4. Scientific Method: Is there a procedural plan for      obtaining a solution? Are the variables clearly recognized and defined? If      control samples were necessary, was there a recognition of their need and      were they correctly used?
5. Solution (Innovation): Does the solution address      the problem directly? Does the solution lead into application? Is the      solution unique to the widespread solution?
6. Environmental Solution: Is the project providing a      solution to an environmental issue?
7. Oral Presentation: Does the presenter communicate      the relevance or importance of the research/project? Does the presenter      answer questions appropriately and show enthusiasm about the topic? Is the      oral summary clear and concise?

Global MasterMinds Research provides understanding and solutions to environmental problems using scientific knowledge. Students are expected to present a solution using scientific methods for a problem which fits in one of the following categories.

Presentation of the models is highly encouraged, but not required. However, a research description paper (with data, graphics, photos, and drawings of the design concept) is required as part of the application and presentation.

Environmental Quality

The category of Environmental Quality encompasses the study of assessing, analyzing, and providing solutions to the problems of environmental pollution-such as air, water, soil, and noise pollution- and their potential effects on the health of all organisms, including humans. The world around us changes all the time. How is our quality of life affected by the environment?

GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Olympiad seeks solutions to problems related to indoor and outdoor air quality; the health effects of air, water, soil, radiation, and noise pollution; pollution management (e.g., systems for early warning or control of polluting incidents); the measurement of pollution; waste water treatment and remediation; solid waste treatment and remediation; the effects of radiation; and more.

Ecology and Biodiversity

The category of Ecology and Biodiversity encompasses the study of plant and animal populations, plant and animal communities, the network of relations among organisms. How do organisms relate to their environment and food sources, at both large and small scales?

GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Olympiad seeks solutions to problems related to the movement of food, resources, and energy through living communities; the assessment of the value of the local ecosystems; the effects of populations on ecosystems (e.g., excessive fishing, excessive farming); the destruction of habitat and its effects on the health of living organisms, including humans; genetic pollution and hybridization and their effects on food security and biodiversity; the effects of climate change on biodiversity; the distribution and abundance of organisms; and more.

Human Ecology

The category of Human Ecology encompasses the study of the relationship between humans and their natural, social, and built environments, the effects of environmental changes on human behavior, and the effects of human behavior on the environment. The world of humans is inextricably connected with the environment. How are human interactions changing over time? How are those changes related to the environment?

GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Olympiad seeks solutions to problems related to society and its knowledge about sustainability; socials changes that affect the environment; social justice in regard to food and water supplies; social justice in regard to access to education and quality of life; education about the environment and sustainability; the business and economy of sustainability; sustainable engineering and construction; society and energy usage; developing a sustainable low-waste society; social behavior involving recycling, reuse, and waste reduction programs; social views about environmental regulations, policies and programs; and more.

• The project description paper      (research paper) is REQUIRED. All projects, including affiliated fair winners, must submit a      full project description paper (research paper). 
• The recommended maximum page      limit for the research paper (project description) is 15 (Title and      References pages are excluded in page limit), with acceptable font sizes      11 or 12 for Calibri or Arial font types and page margins one inch or more      (2.5 cm) from each side.
• Projects without results will not      be accepted.
• Your research project file name      must be in English characters and should be less than 25 characters. The research paper must be      submitted in ONLY PDF format with less than 5MB in size.

What to expect at the Olympiad?

• You are allowed to bring models      or prototypes as part of your presentation. This is HIGHLY recommended.
• GLOBAL MASTERMINDS will provide a      60-inch table for each project. You are allowed to bring your trifold      poster presentation.
• Students should come to the      competition with pre-printed materials to prepare their posters. Pins and      tape will be provided by GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Olympiad.
• Students are allowed to make      changes and improve their projects between application and fair      presentation.
• The poster presentation should      include at least the following sections: introduction, goal, results,      conclusion, and references.
• Some of the tables are equipped      with electricity providing 110 V outlet. We do NOT provide 220 V. You may      choose these tables if you need electricity.
• The following items will not be      allowed to display: microbial cultures or fungi (live or dead); displays      of live animals, preserved vertebrate animals, whether in whole or part      (this includes humans); open or concealed flames, matches, or lighters;      hazardous chemicals; highly combustible solids, fluids, or gases; sharp      items (syringes, needles, knives); controlled substances; and radioactive  materials.
• Proper procedures must be      followed in regard to      human subjects. When      human subjects are used in research (including survey           research), they have to be fully informed of      any risks and have to give      consent to the      procedures, in possession of full knowledge of the risks           (this is known as informed consent).      Informed consent should be obtained      for all      minors and for adults when more than minimal risk is involved in           participating in the project. The risk is      defined as the probability of      harm or      discomfort anticipated in the research.
• Only students who participates in      will be      recognized with awards if the      project wins an award.
• Supervisors are not allowed at      the judging area      during judging sessions.      Supervisors are not allowed to serve as judges.
• Judging Criteria
• Poster Organization and Content:      Are the problem,      objectives, the results and      discussions clearly stated and well described           with graphics, charts? Is the presentation      well organized (coherent      flow/logical/well-designed)?
• Literature Review: Is the student      aware of other      approaches or theories      concerning the project? Is the student familiar           with the scientific literature in the field      in which the work was done? Is      the solution      different from the existing solutions?
• Skills and Data Management: Are      the number of data      points significant enough      to make a conclusion? Does the research require           high skills and investment of time? Is the      data properly recorded as the      research      conducted in hard or soft copy?
• Scientific Method: Is there a      procedural plan for      obtaining a solution?      Are the variables clearly recognized and defined? If           control samples were necessary, was there a      recognition of their need and      were they      correctly used?
• Solution (Innovation): Does the      solution address      the problem directly? Does      the solution lead into application? Is the           solution unique to the widespread solution?
• Environmental Solution: Is the      project providing a      solution to an      environmental issue?
• Oral Presentation: Does the      presenter communicate      the relevance or      importance of the research/project? Does the presenter           answer questions appropriately and show      enthusiasm about the topic? Is the      oral      summary clear and concise?

The category of Green Sustainability encompasses the study of energy sources, such as mineral, water, wood, coal, oil, gas, nuclear, wind, sun, and soil sources, including efforts to increase their efficiency in producing energy and to reduce the impact of their use on the environment. How do we use these resources? How can we do it better?

Global MasterMinds Olympiad seeks solutions to problems related to responsible use of non-renewable natural resources; efficient use of non-renewable natural sources (e.g., in energy and goods production); the contribution of non-renewable natural sources to global warming; the efficient use of renewable natural sources (e.g., in energy and goods production); soil degradation, erosion, and remediation; the efficient use of water resources, and more.

• The project description paper      (research paper) is REQUIRED. All projects, including affiliated fair winners, must submit a      full project description paper (research paper). 
• The recommended maximum page      limit for the research paper (project description) is 15 (Title and      References pages are excluded in page limit), with acceptable font sizes      11 or 12 for Calibri or Arial font types and page margins one inch or more      (2.5 cm) from each side.
• Projects without results will not      be accepted.
• Your research project file name      must be in English characters and should be less than 25 characters. The research paper must be      submitted in ONLY PDF format with less than 5MB in size. 

What to expect at the Olympiad?

• You are allowed to bring models      or prototypes as part of your presentation. This is HIGHLY recommended.
• GLOBAL MASTERMINDS will provide a      60-inch table for each project. You are allowed to bring your trifold      poster presentation.
• Students should come to the      competition with pre-printed materials to prepare their posters. Pins and      tape will be provided by GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Olympiad.
• Students are allowed to make      changes and improve their projects between application and fair      presentation.
• The poster presentation should      include at least the following sections: introduction, goal, results,      conclusion, and references.
• Some of the tables are equipped      with electricity providing 110 V outlet. We do NOT provide 220 V. You may      choose these tables if you need electricity.
• The following items will not be      allowed to display: microbial cultures or fungi (live or dead); displays      of live animals, preserved vertebrate animals, whether in whole or part      (this includes humans); open or concealed flames, matches, or lighters;      hazardous chemicals; highly combustible solids, fluids, or gases; sharp      items (syringes, needles, knives); controlled substances; and radioactive  materials.
• Proper procedures must be      followed in regard to      human subjects. When      human subjects are used in research (including survey           research), they have to be fully informed of      any risks and have to give      consent to the      procedures, in possession of full knowledge of the risks           (this is known as informed consent).      Informed consent should be obtained      for all      minors and for adults when more than minimal risk is involved in           participating in the project. The risk is      defined as the probability of      harm or      discomfort anticipated in the research.
• Only students who participates in      will be      recognized with awards if the      project wins an award.
• Supervisors are not allowed at      the judging area      during judging sessions.      Supervisors are not allowed to serve as judges.
• Judging Criteria
• Poster Organization and Content:      Are the problem,      objectives, the results and      discussions clearly stated and well described           with graphics, charts? Is the presentation      well organized (coherent      flow/logical/well-designed)?
• Literature Review: Is the student      aware of other      approaches or theories      concerning the project? Is the student familiar  with the scientific literature in the field  in which the work was done? Is  the solution  different from the existing solutions?
• Skills and Data Management: Are  the number of data points significant enough to make a conclusion? Does the research require  high skills and investment of time? Is the data properly recorded as the research conducted in hard or soft copy?
• Scientific Method: Is there a  procedural plan for  obtaining a solution? Are the variables clearly recognized and defined? If  control samples were necessary, was there a  recognition of their need and were they correctly used?
• Solution (Innovation): Does the   solution address  the problem directly? Does  the solution lead into application? Is the  solution unique to the widespread solution?
• Environmental Solution: Is the  project providing a  solution to an environmental issue?
• Oral Presentation: Does the presenter communicate the relevance or importance of the research/project? Does the presenter           answer questions appropriately and show      enthusiasm about the topic? Is the      oral      summary clear and concise?

Objective: Students will develop and present entrepreneurial solutions to address global challenges. This experience offers students the opportunity to enhance life skills such as creative thinking, business planning, and problem-solving. 

General Guidelines:

GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Entrepreneurship 

Objective: Students must create a business plan and a prototype addressing a specific global challenge.

Preparation:

• Students should familiarize      themselves with entrepreneurial concepts and global challenges.
• Students are encouraged to use      online resources, attend workshops, and participate in brainstorming      sessions.

Registration:

• Students must register by the      application deadline and pay the required fee.
• Detailed business plans and      prototypes must be submitted by the given deadline.

Duration:

• The initial phase lasts one      month, providing teams with ample time to develop their business plan and      prototype.

Business Plan Submission:

• Students must submit a      comprehensive business plan, including market analysis, financial      projections, and sustainability measures.
• A prototype demonstrating the      feasibility of their solution must be included.

Equipment:

• Students must bring their own      laptops and any necessary materials for their presentation.

Judging Criteria:

• Innovation: Originality and      creativity of the business idea.
• Feasibility: Practicality and      viability of the business plan.
• Impact: Potential social,      economic, and environmental benefits.
• Presentation: Clarity, coherence,      and professionalism of the presentation.
• Prototype: Functionality and      demonstration of the prototype.

Prohibited Items:

• Phones and student supervisors      are not allowed during the competition.

Final Scoring:

• Scoring is based on the judges'      evaluation of the business plan, prototype, presentation, and Q&A      responses.
• The overall impact and      sustainability of the solution will be key factors in determining the      winners.

Recognition and Awards:

Awards:

• Top teams will receive awards and      recognition for their innovative solutions.
• Special awards may be given for      outstanding creativity, sustainability, and presentation skills.

Certification:

• All participating students will      receive a certificate of participation from GLOBAL MASTERMINDS.

The GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Mathematics Competition is designed to challenge students with mathematical problems that require creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This competition encourages students to work in teams, apply mathematical concepts, and develop solutions for complex problems.

General Guidelines

Registration:

• Teams must register by the       application deadline and pay the required fee.

Objective:

• Solve a series of mathematical      problems provided by the GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Olympiad.

Preparation:

• Students should practice solving      mathematical problems using online resources.

Duration:

• The competition lasts one hour      and includes fifty mathematical problems of varying difficulty.

Equipment:

• Students must bring their own      laptops or other necessary tools.

Prohibited Items:

• Phones and student supervisors      are not allowed during the competition.

Scoring Criteria

1. Problem Solving:
   • The number of successfully       completed problems.
   • Time taken to solve each       problem.
   • Number of attempts for each       problem.

1. Creativity and Innovation:
   • Solutions will be evaluated for       creativity and innovative approaches.

1. Mathematical Rigor:
   • The mathematical accuracy and       thoroughness of the solutions.

By following these procedures, the GLOBAL MASTERMINDS Mathematics Competition aims to provide a stimulating and fair platform for students to showcase their mathematical talents and problem-solving abilities.