KLESF International Challenge 2021
Introduction
In the light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, the KLESF International Challenge 2021 will be implemented via online platforms to enhance school students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
KLESF International Challenge 2021
Schools from Malaysia and overseas with STEM projects are encouraged to participate in the KLESF International Challenge 2021 by demonstrating their projects to the public.
This competition takes the form of video submission. No interview with the judges.
*update on 21 Oct 2021:
The videos were uploaded to
KLESF Challenge YouTube channel
(https://youtube.com/channel/UCPodzF8rhT2cmwrN0r4iABQ)
Primary school: P001 – P030, P051 – P068
Secondary school: S001 – S070, S149 – S165
and
Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair -KLESF YouTube channel
(https://www.youtube.com/klesf2014)
Primary school: P031 – P050
Secondary school: S071 – S148
The competition will be held based on the following:
Items | Details |
Category |
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Project Theme | Project that can address the following sustainable development goals
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Assessment criteria |
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Participation & rules |
Eligibility:
Note: The submission is considered incomplete until the organiser receive the 3 items above. Video:
Terms and Conditions:
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Prizes | For each category, the following prizes will be available for award based on recommendation of the panel of judges.
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Deadline for submission |
Extended to 20 October 2021 (Wednesday), 11.59PM |
Winner announcement | 31 October 2021 (e-KLESF 2021 prize giving ceremony) Join Zoom Meeting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KLESF |
Contact | KLESF Secretariat – Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
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- To view the video of the student projects for KLESF International Challenge 2020:
KLESF Challenge Youtube Channel
- To view the winners for KLESF International Challenge 2020:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=KLESF&set=a.2780518688932095W
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
KLESF International Challenge 2021 is a competition for school students from Malaysia and overseas to demonstrate their projects to the public.
If there is no prototype, it will be better if there is a demonstration for key components that make the idea work.
The age limit is 18 years old to compete in the competition.
There are 2 categories
(1) Primary school (12 years old or below)
(2) Secondary school (13 – 18 years old)
This competition takes the form of video submission. The participants must submit a video from minimum 30 seconds to maximum 5 minutes in duration.
Yes. When you register the competition, you have to select the number of participants.
Participation could be sole, in pairs or a team of maximum 3 members.
A maximum of three (3) members are allowed per team. Only a maximum of 3 persons is presenting in the video.
Yes can. Please take note that the team members must be in the same age range as we have 2 categories:
- Primary school (12 years old or below)
- Secondary school (13 – 18 years old)
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
Read more about the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021.
Read more about Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
At least two judges will evaluate each project.
Projects are judged with projects from the same category.
Judges use the Competition rubric posted on our website.
Judges will not interview the participants.