On Saturday the 16th of March, 2024, the Mathematical and Computer Sciences Division at Haigazian University organized its Fifth Annual Computer Programming Cup for High School Students, with the participation of 51 secondary students from 19 different Lebanese schools across Lebanon.
This meticulously designed program, aims at introducing high school students to Haigazian University in general, and to the Computer Science major in particular, in addition to promoting the spirit of innovation and creativity among them.
Over a period of three weeks, incumbent students were thoroughly introduced and trained on various software languages, in addition to producing computer software, skilfully provided by the Division’s faculty member Shant Estepan and Computer Science Society students.
During the closing ceremony, certificates of participation were presented to all participants, whereas the first three winners were granted scholarships of 50, 40, and 30 percent respectively, in addition to smartphones for the three finalists sponsored by Jack Gifts Accessories.
Results were as follows:
First prize: Marc Gulgulian – Collège Mesrobian des Arméniens Catholiques
Second Prize: Ayk Tchelderian – AGBU Schools
Third Prize: Omar Kilani – Lycée Makassed Khadija El Kobra
Mira Yardemian
Public Relations Director