Young chemists of Kazakhstan took part in the experimental round of “KERUEN SCIENCE” at ENU

At the Department of Chemistry of the L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, with the support of the Career Guidance Department of ENU and the Astana Daryny Center, the experimental round of the annual Republican Junior Chemistry Olympiad “KERUEN SCIENCE” for 7th–8th grade students was held.

The main objective of the Olympiad is to increase students’ interest in chemistry, develop practical skills in applying theoretical knowledge, foster research abilities, and identify gifted students. In addition, the Olympiad plays an important role in career guidance by helping students make informed decisions about their future professions and strengthening their interest in the natural sciences.

A total of 41 seventh-grade and 45 eighth-grade students took part in the experimental round. Participants conducted qualitative analysis of unknown substances in test tubes, identified them, confirmed their results through chemical reactions, and justified their findings by writing the corresponding reaction equations.

Seventh-grade students identified five unknown substances, while eighth-grade students identified six substances.

The tasks were developed by a specially established commission. The solutions and laboratory equipment required for the experiments were prepared under the supervision of Senior Lecturer, PhD Dr. K.Tosmaganbetova, with the support of departmental staff members P. Parimbek, S. Mutesh, U. Myrzalieva, and A. Zhantas.

During the two-hour experimental session, students demonstrated a high level of knowledge and practical skills. The works were evaluated by jury members, including Associate Professor K.Beisembayeva, Acting Associate Professor K.Tosmaganbetova, D.Nurpeisova, and others.

The Olympiad process was monitored by specialists from the “Astana Daryny” center, and the event was broadcast live on YouTube.

The Olympiad was organized at a high level and provided participants with valuable experience in a scientific environment, while also increasing their interest in natural science fields.