Young geologists from Kazakhstan,
Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Belarus, and Russia gathered in the Akmola
region to participate in the seventh International Field Olympiad. The
competition features over 220 schoolchildren representing 20 teams. Their task
is to demonstrate their skills in setting up a field camp, safety techniques,
oil and gas exploration, geological routes, and geology. Additionally, the
participants must showcase their knowledge in paleontology, magnetometry,
mineralogy, and petrography. According to the intellectual competition
organizers, the event will draw attention to issues of geoecology and
subsurface protection among the younger generation. The winners of the Olympiad
will receive grants to study at Kazakh universities and take part in the
All-Russian Open Field Olympiad for Young Geologists next year.
«There is still a lot to be explored in this
field. In the vast territories of Kazakhstan there are undiscovered
deposits, including various rare metals. Thus, it is important for the youth,
next generation of outstanding people in geology to study the Earth. Our task
is to reveal their potential and provide support,» said Galym Nurzhanov,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Zhas Geologist corporate fund.
In 2022, Kazakhstan adopted the Concept of
geological industry development, which includes personnel training as one of
its four key directions. To date, nine universities of the country train
geologists.
