Affirming its role as a university closely engaged with the community, especially in general education and STEM development, DTU continues to partner with local Departments of Education and Training to organize Provincial High School Science and Engineering Competitions.
The competitions are held for high school students in the 2025 -2026 academic year in Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Dak Lak, Gia Lai, and Quang Tri.
A large number of students nationwide participate in the Science and Engineering Competition
This meaningful academic platform has drawn strong participation from students nationwide. The competition not only fosters a passion for science, creative thinking, and independent research skills, but also enhances students’ problem-solving abilities in both academic and real-life contexts.
Over the years, many student ideas emerging from the Science and Engineering competitions have been transformed into highly practical products, models, and solutions. As expectations for project quality and scientific depth continue to rise, the involvement of higher education institutions, particularly DTU, has played an increasingly important role in providing academic support and research guidance to high school students across the country.
DTU partners with Provincial Departments of Education and Training to co-organize
the High School Science and Engineering Competition
Each year, DTU provides approximately VND 500 million in funding to help cover organizational costs and offer awards that encourage students’ scientific research efforts across various provinces and cities. In addition, DTU assigns experienced lecturers and researchers to serve as judges, ensuring objectivity, accuracy, and high-quality evaluation of participating projects.
Beyond project evaluation, DTU lecturers and staff also share their experience in implementing science and STEM activities at the high school level. They offer research guidance, feedback, and recommendations to help students refine their project content, methodology, and presentation. Many student groups from different provinces have received professional support from DTU faculty in conducting measurements and experiments, 3D printing prototypes, and utilizing various tools and technologies to advance their research.
Dr. Tran Nhat Tan, DTU Vice - Provost, (above, far left), presents awards to high school students
To maximize support for these efforts, DTU regularly welcomes high school students to visit its campuses, training facilities, laboratories, and its Fabrication & STEM Labs (STEM & FAB Labs). These labs support product development based on digital design platforms and are equipped with advanced technologies, including:
- 3D printers
- 3D scanners
- Laser cutting and engraving machines
- Mini CNC machining machines
- PCB fabrication equipment
- Basic mechanical toolkits
These facilities accommodate a wide range of design and prototyping needs.
DTU also places strong emphasis on scientific feedback and peer review for promising projects, especially those selected to compete at the National Science and Engineering Competitions, to be held in March 2026 in Hanoi. This support helps students further strengthen the scientific rigor, applicability, and competitiveness of their projects at higher-level competitions.
High school students visit DTU’s campuses
Additionally, DTU regularly organizes programs for high school teachers, including:
- Effective methods for implementing science and STEM activities at the high school level
- Sponsorship of STEM models for high schools
- Intensive IoT training workshops
- Embedded systems programming training
- Professional development courses on organizing scientific research activities
Having accompanied provincial Science and Engineering competitions for many years, DTU Vice - Provost Dr. Tran Nhat Tan, shared: “Through our work with high school students, we clearly see that their passion for scientific research begins at a very early age. They generate many creative ideas and confidently explore fields closely connected to real-life applications, such as digital technology in education, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), environmental protection, and renewable energy. These efforts have led to numerous feasible technical projects and solutions that support production and daily life. Since 2015, DTU has remained committed to participating in these competitions as part of our long-term dedication to improving the quality of general education, nurturing a passion for science, and helping younger generations turn their research and innovation ideas into reality. This is also one of our key initiatives in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on quality education, one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that DTU has actively pursued for many years.”
(Media Center)