The finals of the first Pupin’s Challenge was held on March 5th, 2022 in the premises of the Regional Center for Talents “Mihajlo Pupin” in Pančevo. In total six teams have participated in the competition finale.

We announced Competition on the day it was held on the RTS national TV morning program. We also talked about the entire project of Pupin’s Challenge. We looked back on the legacy of Mihajlo Pupin, which was a model for creation of this complex project, as well about the project plans and what has been done this far.

 

On Saturday, March 5^th, 2022, we successfully completed the first edition of the competition with the finale. We achieved the results we set for this phase, such as: active participation of competitors, great atmosphere, good company and gaining new knowledge and other.

Workshop

Part of the competition was a workshop in which the following teams have participated:

„Uroš Predić“ Gymnasium from Pančevo:

1. Stevan Čelper
2. Luka Baković
3. Iva Vranić
4. Bojan Ilievski

Mentor: Vladimir Gligorov

Gymnasium for talented students “Boljai” from Senta:

1. Balaž Badiš
2. Horvat Evelin
3. Balo Andor

Mentors: Nora Balint and Igor Baganj

Commendations and diplomas were given to these two teams who came to this competition to study. They have bravely embarked in new areas, with the idea to learn and see first-hand what this competition has to offer and in this way to start learning for the next competition and for their personal progress.

Competition

We had 4 teams in this finale. They presented their projects which they developed and improved further on the very competition. Every team started strong from the beginning of the competition. They were visited by members of the commission, and selflessly helped by Stefan Djordjevic in front of the Center and a member of the evaluation commission.

In some moments, it seemed that we could had something to learn from the participants of the competition. All teams were very active and cooperated with each other. They improved their knowledge. During the competition some of that new knowledge was used. They also presented initiative for further development of their project.

The pupils demonstrated high level of awareness for the use value of their projects and the general benefit for society and thus achieving a positive impact on the environment in which they live.

One team was outstanding – the team from Vršac’s Gymnasium. They, in addition to the standard equipment used for the competition, brought in a prototype of a project – Smart bucket.

The other three teams showed approximately the same knowledge, and all won second place.

This is the final order of the teams:

1st Place 🥇

Gymnasium “Borislav Petrov Braca” from Vršac:

1. Dušan Dakić
2. Maša Šalinački
3. Vladimir Radlovački

Mentors: Igor Lazaroj and Goran Nikolić

2nd Place 🥈

1. Section of Applied Physics and Electronics of the Mathematical Gymnasium, with pupils from the Mathematical and Zemun Gymnasium:

1. Maksim Basta
2. David Kljun
3. Maksim Karan

Mentor: Jovica Milosavljević

2. Engineering school “Pančevo” from Pančevo

1. Stefan Stojanović
2. Marija Ivetić
3. Luka Prpić

Mentor:Nenad Milenković

3. Electrical Engineering School “Nikola Tesla” from Pančevo:

1. Stefan Stojanović
2. Marija Ivetić
3. Luka Prpić

Mentor: Aurel Gava

In addition to diplomas, all team members received cash prizes from our sponsors. We are convinced that these teams will set a good example and encourage other young people to participate and develop.

Teachers used the time for consultation and coordination of their activities in the improvement of the competition. This will  contribute in creation of ecosystem that will help young people reach their maximum potential and thus improve education and business sector.

We believe that in addition to the knowledge gained, participants also had good time and company and that Pupin’s Challenge was a good host.

See you at the next Pupin’s Challenge!