The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology announces the holding of the Nuclear Science Quiz 2009 for high school students in Metro Manila.
The Nuclear Science Quiz is one of the highlights of the 37th Atomic Energy Week (AEW) celebration on December 7 – 11, 2009. The quiz aims to develop the interest of the Filipino youth in nuclear science and to promote awareness on the beneficial uses of nuclear energy among high school students.
Students from both public and private secondary schools from the school divisions in the National Capital Region may join the quiz. Each participating school should send a team of two students and an official coach who are officially endorsed by the school division superintendent.
The elimination rounds will be held at 9:00 AM on November 24, 25 and 26 at PNRI.. The semi-final round and the final round will be held at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, respectively on December 1 at the PNRI Auditorium.
The winning teams in the quiz will receive the following cash prizes: first place - Php15,000; second place - Php12,000; third place- Php10,000 Each school represented by the winners will receive a trophy.
For further information , please contact Ms. Thelma P. Artificio or Ms. Lynette B. Cayabo at Tel Nos: 920-8810 and 9206011 to 19 local 256; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Please click NSQ ’09 for details of the nuclear quiz.
The PNRI is also inviting the public, especially students and teachers, to the open house celebration of the 37th Atomic Energy Week. Visitors will be given free guided tours to PNRI’s laboratories and facilities, video showing and viewing of exhibits on the beneficial uses of nuclear technology.
