What is a SEASO?
The SEAMEO Science Olympiad (SEASO) 2023 is a unique platform of inspiration and scientific knowledge stimulation of future scientists and science academicians all over Southeast Asia and beyond. SEASO is also a venue for sharing and dissemination of information on all fields of science studies namely physical science, life science, social science, formal science, and applied science.
SEASO aims to stimulate scientific thinking and knowledge exploration amongst students in secondary school levels by applying knowledge into real-life technological problem-solving skills to address multiple issues including sustainable development. It plays a strong role in encouraging and involving young learners in pursuing science knowledge as well as to increase the awareness of young learners about the relationship between various science fields in daily lives. SEASO also aims to foster camaraderie and networking among these young learners during the event.
Who should participate?
The target group for this event is primary students (age between 7-12 years old), secondary students (age between 13 to 18 years old) and students from vocational schools (age between 13 to 18 years old) from Southeast Asian region especially the SEAMEO Member countries. The number of participations are as follows:
Primary & Secondary School
- Participation from primary and secondary school students can be individual or a maximum of 4 students in a group only.
Vocational School
- Participation from vocational school, the minimum number is 3 students per group and up to a maximum of 6 students.
All school teachers are also encouraged to attend this event. Other interested parties such as parents, observers and the general public are welcome to join this event and register with the Secretariat.
When will it be conducted?
SEASO will be conducted on 6 to 10 March 2023 (Monday-Friday). Traveling day for all participants will be on Monday 6th March 2023. Everybody must arrive at the venue on 6th March 2023. The event will kick-start at 9.00am on 7th.
Where will it be conducted?
The venue for SEASO2023 will be at our campus; SEAMEO RECSAM, Penang, Malaysia. All activities and competition will be conducted in-campus except Grand Dinner which may be held in a nearby hotel.
How to participate in SEASO2023?
You may register online here. Notification will be sent to all registered contestant starting January 2023. The deadline for registration is 27 January 2023.