The 2023 National Student Chemistry Olympiad took place at the University of Natural Sciences at Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City from April 17 to 23. Contestants included 48 teams of 236 students and 150 teachers from 35 universities nationwide, specializing in Pedagogy, Natural Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Medicine & Pharmacy, Agriculture and other related disciplines.
Tran Thanh Thien wins third prize
Contestants were divided into 3 groups:
- Group A included students from universities specializing in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Group B included students from universities specializing in Chemical Technology and Engineering
- Group C included students from universities that do not specialize in Chemistry and colleges that do
The intense competition included 180 minutes of theory and 180 minutes of practice. The Duy Tan University team of Tran Thanh Thien, a K28 YDH5 student, came third and two fourth prizes went to Pham Hoang Phuc, from K28 YDH5 and to Nguyen Tan Tin, from K28 CMU TPM5.
Tran Thanh Thien said: “I am happy and proud to finish third, which will motivate me to work even harder. I have learned a lot from the competition and realize that the strong support of our DTU lecturers and teamworking played a significant role in helping us achieve our best results.”
Nguyen Tan Tin (left) and Pham Hoang Phuc
Dr. Phan Thi Viet Ha, Head of the DTU Department of Food Technology & Biochemistry, said: "The competitiveness of the teams this year is very intense. The participants were carefully selected from universities and colleges across the country and most of them had competed in the National Student Chemistry Olympiad many times before and accumulated much valuable experience. This is the second time that DTU has participated, so their performance deserves an honorary award for the effort they have expended.”
The contest is an ideal occasion for avid Chemistry students to exchange ideas, learn, and express their deep interest in science. Pham Hoang Phuc said: “Before enrolling in the contest, we were nervous because it is highly competitive and requires an in-depth knowledge and problem-solving skills. Now we hope to learn from the other teams to learn even more."
(Media Center)