School students, grades 3–11
Present their research papers and projects.
- School stage
- National congress
- Final in Italy
International scientific platform
ITECX — a congress in science, engineering, and mathematics
Research by school students, university students, and scientists — from the school stage to the international final in Italy.
About the congress
The First Fibonacci International Congress on Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics
Known as ITECX
A scientific platform where school students, university students, and teachers present their research, join discussions, and meet like-minded people from universities around the world.
Mission
Raising a generation of researchers ready to offer world-class solutions
Research skills
Research, project work, and scientific writing guided by mentors.
International exchange
Meeting scientists and students from other countries and presenting in English.
Innovation in education
Projects that bring new technology into learning.
Participation formats
Two tracks — one scientific standard
University students, lecturers, and professors
Give research talks and share their work with the academic community.
- National congress
- Final in Italy
FieldsEducational technologyScienceMathematicsEngineering
Stages
A project’s path from school to Italy
01
School stage
Each school holds its own congress. A jury of teachers selects the best projects.
02
National congress
A jury of educators and scientists evaluates the work. The best projects advance to the international final.
03
Final in Italy
A talk and a poster in English before scientists and students from many countries.
At every stage, teachers and mentors help with research, data collection, and scientific writing.
International stage
The final takes place in Italy
Projects that pass the national selection are invited to Italy. An extended jury evaluates them against academic standards.
Publication in Fibonacci
The best works of the final are considered for publication in the indexed scientific journal Fibonacci.
Requirements
What participants prepare
Research paper — 4 sections
Introduction, methodology, results, and conclusions.
Oral talk — 10 min
A presentation to the jury in an academic format.
Poster — 5 min
A poster defense with visual materials.
Language
Your native language at the national stage, English at the international one.
Originality
Your own work only, free of plagiarism, with all citations properly formatted.
FAQ
The essentials, briefly
Answers to the questions participants and teachers ask most often.
Who can take part in the ITECX congress?
ITECX college is for school students in grades 3–11, ITECX academic is for university students, lecturers, and professors. The fields are shared: educational technology, science, mathematics, and engineering.
What stages does the congress consist of?
For school students: the school stage, the national congress, and the international final in Italy. The academic format starts directly at the national stage.
How can a school or a teacher take part?
Each school holds its own school congress, and a jury of teachers selects the best projects for the national stage. At every stage, teachers and mentors support participants with research, data collection, and scientific writing.
Which language should I present in?
Your native language at the national stage, English at the international final.
What does a participant need to prepare?
A research paper with four sections (introduction, methodology, results, conclusions), an oral talk of up to 10 minutes, and a poster — its defense takes 5 minutes.
How are projects evaluated?
Scientific depth, innovation, contribution to education, research methods, presentation skills, and the quality of the research paper.
Is the participant’s research paper published?
The best works of the international final are considered for publication in the indexed Fibonacci scientific journal. Participants prepare the paper in advance — introduction, methodology, results, and conclusions — and the jury scores it as a separate criterion.
How do I get to the final in Italy?
Projects that pass the national selection are invited to Italy. At the final, participants present a talk and a poster in English, and an extended jury evaluates the work against academic standards.
What do participants gain?
The best works of the final are considered for publication in the indexed Fibonacci scientific journal. Participants also gain experience in academic discussion and meet researchers from other countries.
How much does participation cost?
Participation is a paid educational service: the organizers announce the cost in official information materials. Payment is accepted in tenge by bank transfer, including online payment and instalments; cancellation and refund terms are set out in the public offer.
How do I apply?
Click “Register” — it opens the registration form. The organizers will get in touch and explain the upcoming stage and deadlines.
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