For the first time, Uzbekistan is participating in the European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI), Azamat Seydaliev, Chief Specialist at the Digital Education Development Center under the Ministry of Digital Technologies, shared via LinkedIn.
In June 2024, the ICT4Girls Olympiad took place in Uzbekistan, followed by an intensive boot camp for the 12 winners. At the conclusion of this boot camp, a final contest determined the four girls who would represent Uzbekistan at the EGOI.
On July 21, the national team of Uzbekistan arrived in Eindhoven, Netherlands, to join about 200 representatives from 57 countries at the EGOI. This event runs from July 21 to 27, where participants tackle a series of algorithmic and problem-solving tasks within a set timeframe. The EGOI not only hones technical skills but also fosters teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, and cross-cultural communication.
"We are so proud of these girls who, thanks to their hard work and knowledge, have earned a spot on Uzbekistan’s national team. We wish them the best of luck in the ongoing competitions!" Seydaliev stated.
Uzbekistan’s participation in the EGOI, as well as the ICT4Girls Olympiad, has been coordinated by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan and the Digital Education Development Center, with support from Amity University in Tashkent, Uzum, and Ucell.
The European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI) is an international week-long competition for young women passionate about Computer Science. The event features two contest days where participants tackle challenging algorithmic problems, complemented by excursions. This setup allows the students to socialize with peers and explore the host country. Each participating nation can send a delegation of four female contestants under 20 years old, accompanied by two coaches.
Far fewer women than men choose to study or work in Computer Science. This gender gap is even more evident in the Mathematical Olympiad and the Olympiad in Informatics. At the Swiss Olympiad in Informatics, the percentage of female participants was below 10% in 2018/2019. Similar statistics are observed in other countries. During the 2018 International Olympiad in Informatics, representatives from 88 countries discussed ways to address the gender gap, sharing experiences from their respective nations, where the situation is similarly challenging.
In 2012, the Mathematical Olympiad launched the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), starting with 19 countries and growing to over 50 by 2019, demonstrating EGMO's success.
EGOI, the European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics, follows a similar concept. Switzerland hosted the inaugural EGOI in June 2021, and each year, a different member country will host the event. This rotation ensures the project's sustainable and long-term impact.
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