of Education in Oman . “ This programme will help turn our passionate students into problem solvers as they design innovative solutions for smart houses and other global challenges . We are confident students will gain through self-learning . They will deepen their subject knowledge and strengthen their ability to take action to solve real-world problems in Oman .”

Nicholas Dirks , President and CEO , New York Academy of Sciences , said : “ We are happy to be partnering with Oman ’ s Ministry of Education and Ericsson to help students in Oman develop global STEM skills . This Internet of Things Smart Homes Challenge is just one way in which the Academy ’ s Global STEM Alliance builds bridges between students around the world . We welcome the Omani students as they join our network of 20,000 young people in 100 countries .”

This programme will help turn our passionate students into problem solvers as they design innovative solutions for smart houses and other global challenges .

Alhassan Al Ryami , whose team designed a smart home that used roof-top solar panels to protect against power outages , said : “ It gives me a chance to be in a great group , develop research , innovate , and discuss a real issue . Thanks to the Junior Academy for giving

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