FISSION

FISSION is an international science fair organised by students for students.

The main aim is to challenge students to take their knowledge beyond the classroom. They have to express their creativity while exploring the practical applications of theoretical science. Students are also to connect with their sets from different countries and with different scientific interests and create a community of aspiring young scientists. The online format this year will allow participants from all over the world to participate, and there will be direct communication between participants and the jury.

The festival is open to students in grades 5 – 12, and they can create a project in categories ranging from biomedicine, biology and chemistry to ecology and environmental science, computer science, mathematics, physics, and engineering. 

The ninth edition of the FISSION International Festival of Natural Sciences was held on April 12-13, 2024 at the ACS campus. The festival brought together participants from around the world to present their projects as well as the opportunity to engage in discussions with like-minded individuals. In this way, they were able to unleash their imaginations and were also rewarded for their commitment and hard work. 

FISSION began on 12 April 2024 when participants arrived in the afternoon to set up their projects at the venue and register. The festival continued on 13 April with the opening ceremony, project presentations and awards ceremony. Workshops and lectures were also included during the Saturday day, offering valuable networking opportunities. 

More than 65 projects were seen at the Festival and many questions were put to their creators, more than 160 students from Sofia, the country, and abroad.