Balkan Physics Olympiad 2019
Based on a long-term existing initiative and need for a BALKAN PHYSICS OLYMPIAD, discussions at the last BPU Council held in Sofia, and the initiative from colleagues from Greece (Thessaloniki/Hellenic Physical Society), we have the pleasure to invite you to the 1st Balkan Physics Olympiad – BPO2019.
The 1st BPO will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, July 14-18, 2019. The competition will be held under the auspices of the Balkan Physical Union (BPU) and the European Physical Society (EPS), and with the assistance of the Department of Physics – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Aims
The Balkan Physics Olympiad`s aims are: The challenging, encouragement and development of physics education in all participating member countries.
- The fostering of friendly relationships among the students and teachers of the participating countries.
- The creation of opportunities for the exchange of information of school syllabi and practices within the member countries.
- The gaining of experience and preparation for the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO).
- To provide training for students participating in the IPhO.
- To initiate discussions and cooperation regarding the education of physics for the secondary schools of Balkan countries.
- The promotion of physics, science and education in general.
Expenses
- For the First BPO only the costs of travel to and from the place of the competition should be paid by teams.
- All local expenses, including food and accommodation, for all invited teams and participants. will be covered by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) from Greece.
- Accompanying persons and observers are welcome, but they should pay for their stay.
Scientific Committee (SC)
- The Scientific Committee consists of a chairman and up to 9 experts (SC members), one from each participant country. The task of the Scientific Committee is to select problems and prepare the test, as well as to evaluate the solutions of the contestants and decide upon the final score and awards. A mentor cannot be member of the SC.
- The chairman of the first BPO SC will be appointed by the BPU Executive Committee based on the proposal form the host country.
Test
- Students must answer the test questions independently
- The test will consist of theoretical and experimental problems.
- The experts from BPU countries should be nominated until February 22nd 2019 via e-mail: balkanphysicsolympiad [at] gmail [dot] com .
- The teams (students, leader and deputy leader) should be nominated until May 31st, 2019 at the latest.
Rules
The basic rules accepted by the Executive Committee, based on the proposal of the Local Organizing Committee, are given in the enclosed, separate file. The Scientific Committee will consider further details and submit the BPO Statute to the BPU Executive Committee and Council for approval.
