At Karaganda Industrial University, as part of the methodological week of the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Science, an intellectual game for school students — the Brain Ring “Physics of Materials: From the School Course to Engineering Technologies” — was held. The event became a platform where school knowledge of physics received practical engineering continuation, and participants were able to see how familiar textbook topics work in real life.
The game was attended by teams from Secondary School №
24 under the supervision of Yermekbay A.S., and Secondary School №
27 under the supervision of Antipova A.I. and Kolesnikova A.N. The Brain Ring
program combined dynamic rounds, mini-experiments, and engineering cases aimed
at developing logical thinking, the ability to argue, and teamwork skills.
The organizers once again proved that physics is not
about “frightening formulas,” but a universal language of engineering
technologies. Forces, heat, electricity, and magnetism in real engineering turn
into materials, structures, and solutions that surround us every day: in
smartphones and elevators, bridges and buses, heating radiators, and modern
building structures.
As part of the warm-up round “Material Around Us,”
teams answered rapid-fire questions, demonstrating erudition and team drive. In
the round “Materials Science Detective,” students selected the optimal material
for a smartphone корпус, analyzing the strength, thermal conductivity,
weight, and cost of various options and justifying their choice from the
standpoint of engineering feasibility.
The case “Material of the Future” invited participants
to develop a solution to an urban problem by applying knowledge about material
properties and presenting their own engineering vision.
In the mini-case “The Secret of the Great Wall of
China,” teams received a “black box” with seven ingredients, deciphered their
purpose, and produced samples of construction materials inspired by the
historical experience of building the Great Wall of China.
In the round “AI-Mineralogist,” participants
identified minerals from photographs using artificial intelligence tools and
provided brief descriptions, demonstrating how digital technologies are
integrated into modern materials science.
According to the results of the competition, the team
of School № 27 received the 1st Degree Diploma, while School №
24 took second place. All participants were awarded certificates and sweet
prizes. Special gratitude was expressed to the jury — Professor Romanov V.I.,
Associate Professor Aitkenov N.B., and Associate Professor Zobnin N.N., who not
only evaluated the performances but also engaged the participants in
professional discussion, asked questions, and gave valuable recommendations.
The main outcome of the meeting was the understanding
that mistakes are an integral part of the engineering path, and respect for
each other’s ideas forms a strong and cohesive team. The Brain Ring became a
clear confirmation that physics is the foundation of future technologies and
the first step toward the engineering profession.
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