EOCS 2025: Egypt’s Brightest Minds Compete at EUI
The final round of the EgyptIan Olympiad in Computational Science (EOCS) 2025 took place on 14 August at Egypt University of Informatics (EUI) in the New Administrative Capital, marking the highlight of the competition. Twelve finalist teams, made up of thirty-five students, advanced to this stage, with the majority being high school students from Egypt’s STEM schools, particularly the STEM High School for Boys—6th of October, alongside a smaller group of undergraduates. Their strong participation reflected the vital role of STEM schools in nurturing scientific talent and preparing young people to meet advanced interdisciplinary challenges. The finalists competed in a three-hour problem-solving session covering physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics, all approached through computational methods. Working collaboratively under time pressure in EUI’s modern labs, students demonstrated creativity, technical skills, and resilience. The day opened with a welcoming ceremony and an inspiring address from Dr. Mohamed Ismail, who emphasized the importance of computational sciences for Egypt’s future.
EOCS 2025 was Egypt’s first national-level competition dedicated to computational science, spanning physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. Its aim was to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers and create stronger links between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. The competition journey began in June 2025 with the online qualification phase, which saw more than 780 students register from schools and universities across Egypt. Out of these, 165 advanced to the training phase, which ran from June to July and provided participants with online sessions in computational methods, programming, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. These sessions attracted 40–50 students on average, equipping them with the foundations needed for later stages. In July, the online qualifying round was held to identify the most skilled participants based on accuracy, creativity, and teamwork, ultimately determining the twelve finalist teams that advanced to the concluding event at EUI.
The success of EOCS 2025 was the result of collaboration among several partners. EUI served as the official host of the final round, providing an inspiring venue and technical facilities that enhanced the participants’ experience. Members of the IEEE EUI Student Branch contributed significantly by supporting the event’s logistics and ensuring smooth coordination on the ground. The STEM High School for Boys – 6th of October played a special role in encouraging participation and preparing its students, who formed a strong share of the finalists. Together, these contributions demonstrated the value of cooperation between schools, universities, and professional organizations in building an ecosystem that supports innovation in computational science.
Recognition was an important part of the celebration. The top three teams received monetary awards of 3,000 EGP for the gold team, 2,000 EGP for silver, and 1,000 EGP for bronze. Certificates of Excellence were presented to the best-performing teams in each scientific field, while all participants received Certificates of Participation, handed personally by Dr. Mohamed Ismail.
