Taiwanese students joint first at Earth science competitionStaff writer, with CNAA team of Taiwanese students shared first place with Australia at the International Earth Science Olympiad, after winning four gold medals and one silver medal, the Ministry of Education said on Tuesday. The team also won a silver medal in the National Team Field Investigation event at the science competition attended by 199 students from 33 countries, it added. Lee, from the Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University, showed during practice for the competition that he has a proficiency in fundamental sciences and a desire for advanced research work, it said. The ministry praised Chen Tse-yu of Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School for his interest in different areas of science and desire for a career in science and writing. The 14th edition of the annual competition tested the abilities of secondary school students in disciplines such as geology, meteorology, environmental science and terrestrial astronomy.

Source: Taipei Times September 04, 2021 15:56 UTC