Stars Of Science Broadcasts Historic Double Elimination
STARS OF SCIENCE BROADCASTS HISTORIC DOUBLE ELIMINATION
Five contestants move to the final prototyping round after meeting the jury’s strict scientific standards
DOHA, Qatar, October 20, 2019: For the first time in the history of Stars of Science, Qatar Foundation’s edutainment reality TV show, the jury dismissed two innovators in last night’s engineering prototyping episode – displaying the show’s first-ever double-elimination. Imadeddine Azzouz and Mohamed Kharrat both failed to prove the functionality of their prototypes, consequently leading to their exit from Season 11.“When you create technological innovations that can impact lives, you have no margin for error, ” said Professor Fouad Mrad, Stars of Science jury member. “Although there’s no guarantee in the outcomes of the experimental innovation, an inventor must be ready to tackle any challenge at any stage of their product’s creation, and that is why we uphold the highest standards in scientific expertise and integrity. ”
Contestants were given four weeks prior to the episode to produce an engineering prototype that would demonstrate the viability of their project’s computer-aided design plans and algorithm flowcharts; proving the product functionality and the prototype performance.
Imadeddine’s Health Breath Scanner was designed to identify cancer through a person’s breath. However, it still requires long scientific research to be conducted to identify the biological markers of a person’s breath that would indicate the presence of the disease, a project Imadeddine has to undertake outside of the show. Comparatively, Mohamed’s Smart Swimming Shorts were created to detect and prevent imminent drowning incidents, but did not pass simple tests and failed to inflate in a mock emergency situation as intended. In the end, the jury felt they had no choice but to eliminate them both from the competition.
Other contestants in the show kept their Stars of Science dream alive. Nuha Abu Yousef’s Active Lazy Eyelid Sticker - which stimulates muscles in the eyelid to help mitigate the effects of Bell’s palsy on patients - caught the eye of the jury after passing its tests with flying colors. Meanwhile, Youssef El Azouzi proudly defended his Flow Modulator Stent, declaring that seeing his device in operation for the first time was the happiest day of his Stars of Science journey.
Anwar Al-Mujarkesh, who competed during Season 5 in 2013, returned to co-host the episode alongside the show’s longtime presenter, Khaled Al Jumaily. He took the opportunity to encourage them to continue to persevere in their innovation journeys and enjoyed his return to the show from a new perspective.
Anwar was just as surprised as everyone when the jury decided on a double elimination. “The show challenges innovators for good reason, as putting a new product on the market requires serious dedication and expertise. But I am glad I didn’t have to face the jury today, ” he said.
The remaining contestants, Nuha Abu Yousef, Abdulrahman Saleh Khamis, Husam Sameer, Anfal Al Hamdani, and Youssef El Azouzi will proceed to the production prototyping phase in the last prototyping episode of the season, which will air on Saturday on eight channels across the region.
For a full broadcast guide to Stars of Science Season 11, please visit www.starsofscience.com to register.
About Stars of Science
As the premier innovation show in the Arab world, Stars of Science – the edutainment TV initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF) – empowers Arab innovators to develop technological solutions for their communities, benefitting people’s health and lifestyles, and helping to preserve the environment.
Over a nine-week process, the contestants demonstrate the effectiveness of their solutions in a shared innovation space, competing against time with the support of a team of experienced engineers and product developers. An expert panel of jurors assess and eliminate innovators and their projects every week across several prototyping and testing rounds, until only four finalists remain to compete for a share of $600,000 in seed funding. Jury deliberation and online voting from the public determine the rankings.
Stars of Science will air every Friday on Qatar TV and every Saturday on various channels across the region, from September 13, 2019 to November 9, 2019. Please visit the broadcast guide for channels and timings: starsofscience.com
DETAILS ON REGIONAL BROADCASTING
Qatar, Qatar TV: (GMT +3)
Fridays: 10:00 PM
Rerun Saturdays 5:00 PM
Kuwait, Al Rai: (GMT +3)
Saturdays: 9:40 PM
Iraq, Alsumaria: (GMT +3)
Saturdays: 9:30 PM
Jordan, Al Roya: (GMT+3)
Saturdays: 10:00 PM
Lebanon, LBC: (GMT +2)
Saturdays: 7:00 PM
Algeria, Echorouk TV: (GMT+1)
Saturdays: 7:00 PM
Oman, Oman TV: (GMT+4)
Saturdays: 9:00 PM
Al Araby TV: ( GMT)
Saturdays: 6:00 PM
Qatar Foundation – Unlocking Human Potential
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a non-profit organization that supports Qatar on its journey to becoming a diversified and sustainable economy. QF strives to serve the people of Qatar and beyond by providing specialized programs across its innovation-focused ecosystem of education, science and research, and community development.
QF was founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, who shared the vision to provide Qatar with quality education. Today, QF’s world-class education system offers lifelong learning opportunities to community members as young as six months through to doctoral level, enabling graduates to thrive in a global environment and contribute to the nation’s development.
QF is also creating a multidisciplinary innovation hub in Qatar, where homegrown researchers are working to address local and global challenges. By promoting a culture of lifelong learning and fostering social engagement through programs that embody Qatari culture, QF is committed to empowering the local community and contributing to a better world for all.
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