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An attractive scientific forum will reveal the Bulgarian contribution to the research of the oceans and Antarctica. The event is part of the largest robotics festival FIRST® LEGO® League Burgas and will be held from 11:00 to 15:00 on April 12, Saturday, in the Foros Hall of the Congress Center.  The forum will be opened by Prof. Hristo Pimpirev, who will share his experience and expertise in Antarctic research. Through impressive documentaries and demonstrations of modern marine technology, we will immerse ourselves in the world of underwater science and climate research.  The program will feature Bulgarian documentaries that reveal the secrets of the seas, oceans and ice of Antarctica, including: "100 Years of Silence" by Maria Cherneva, "Antarctica" by Zhivko Konstantinov, "The First Voyage: 126 Days on Board" by Blagoy Tsitelkov and "Science of the Sea" by Iliyana Stoilova.  During the event, you will have the opportunity to see up close innovations in marine research, including the probes, drones and underwater vehicles that scientists use for their scientific and rescue missions such as: - Argo probe – measures temperature and salinity of seawater up to 2000 m;  - Buoy Spotter – monitors waves, temperature, pressure and wind in real time;  - Underwater vehicle with Full HD camera – for scientific and rescue missions;  - Mini Fifish device with 4K camera – for underwater inspections and research;  - DJI Phantom 4 Multispectral drone – for monitoring the marine environment from the air.  The forum is part of the second edition of FIRST® LEGO® League Burgas and is an opportunity for students and scientists to meet today's researchers and be inspired by their scientific achievements. The event is implemented by the Center for Creative Education and the Municipality of Burgas, with the support of Polycomp.

On April 12 and 13, Burgas will once again host the largest LEGO robotics festival in the world - FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge, which will be held at the Congress Center and is organized by the Center for Creative Learning and the Municipality of Burgas. We are looking for an energetic and inspired group of volunteers to make the event unforgettable for all participants and guests. If you are over 14 years old and have an interest in organizing large events for young people, you are welcome! Sign up as a volunteer here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bLhHxtDMdeVL0MkM77nAcXJu-kQa89Xd2wKe17xO968/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwY2 xjawIWjIRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcEmTVvXUjxIsR4CwccDsMelM-101UHLRIrbkIudMMETnTmObyeH5oKLQg_aem_zukkHIRnQ1Z2-4-M-sG2Yw&pli=1 The deadline is February 20th. For FIRST® LEGO® League:  It is a global educational program that introduces children and youth ages 4 to 16 to the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through fun and hands-on learning. Participants gain hands-on experience solving real-world problems through a guided robotics program that helps students and their teachers build a better future together. The program has three age divisions: Discover (4-6 years), Explore (6-10 years) and Challenge (10-16 years), which provide opportunities for individual development tailored to the needs of each age group. Among the key goals of the format are building and refining STEM skills, stimulating innate curiosity, effectively applying knowledge to real life, and building teamwork principles.  Learn more at: https://www.fll.bg/