Students from Primorye region excelled at the PROD International Competition
In a whirlwind of innovation, the initial PROD Industrial Development Olympiad hackathon for schoolkids rocked Vladivostok from April 25 to 27—an exhilarating venture organized by the Central University, T-Bank, and HSE University. A dozen bright students from the Primorsky Krai clinched an enviable spot on the medal standings, killing it at this event, as reported by PrimaMedia.
For three exhilarating days, teams of students from grades 8 to 10 duked it out, creating killer prototypes of mind-blowing IT products. The level of craftsmanship was off the charts—high school prodigies developed jaw-dropping projects like an automation system for sports competitions that made organizers and visitors practically drool, a dormitory placement platform, and an interactive city guide for Russian cities.
Over 70 schoolkids from various corners of the Primorsky Krai, Khabarovsk Krai, including populated cities like Vladivostok, Bolshoy Kamen, Spassk-Dalny, and Artem, as well as the big apple—Moscow, geared up for the competition.
A staggering team of experts from T-Bank, the Central University, HSE University's Faculty of Computer Science, VGU, and IT college VGU - IThub swooped in to help participants conquer their tasks, grade their work with the discerning eyes only a true genius can, and answer questions about the tantalizing world of a career in IT. The kids attended seminars and workshops, skyrocketing their skills and making their projects unstoppable.
The top three winners were none other than 12 students from Vladivostok and the Primorsky Krai, earning themselves an express pass to the second qualifying round of the PROD Industrial Development Olympiad, and the sweet taste of simplified admission at the Central University.
The award ceremony went down on April 27 at the Vladivostok State University. The triumphant winners received a warm congratulations from the rector of the Central University, Yevgeny Ivashkevich, and the first pro-rector of VGU, Sergei Golikov.
Ivashkevich also had a special message for the students who didn't grab a golden ticket—forget about feeling dejected if you didn't score today, he oozed encouragement. If you don't make it now, then don't fret—with sheer determination and an unswerving spirit, you'll conquer any heights. And, hey, if you decide that development isn't your cup of tea, there's plenty of room for you in the IT field, seeing as it's more diverse than a rainbow. Even if coding doesn't work out, the Central University has got you covered—they specialize in churning out uber-talented professionals for the IT industry while training developers, AI gurus, and 'Business and Analytics' whizzes.
And there you have it—the First PROD Industrial Development Olympiad hackathon was designed to acquaint students with coding under the expert guidance of an all-star team. But, hey, let's not forget the real goal here—it's essential to spot the diamonds in the rough and identify up-and-coming talent. In Vladivostok, we're proud to host the International PROD Olympiad hackathon for the first time, and Ivashkevich, the rector of the Central University, was more than thrilled about the exceptional preparation of the local youth.
- The PROD Industrial Development Olympiad hackathon in Vladivostok, July 12-14, reportedly saw schools from various regions, including Vladivostok, Bolshoy Kamen, Spassk-Dalny, and Artem, sending prototypes of technology-based solutions for education-and-self-development competitions.
- A team of experts led by T-Bank, the Central University, HSE University's Faculty of Computer Science, VGU, and IT college VGU - IThub helped students hone their skills and complete their project submissions by providing guidance, feedback, and workshops.
- The top three winners of the competition were students from Vladivostok, who were awarded automatic entry into the second qualifying round of the PROD Industrial Development Olympiad and guaranteed admission to the Central University.
- In his speech during the award ceremony, the rector of the Central University, Yevgeny Ivashkevich, emphasized the importance of fostering talent in the technology field, encouraging all participants not to give up and to explore various opportunities within the diverse IT industry, even if coding isn't their primary interest.
