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Yael Shteter, a 12th-grade student from Branko Weiss Comprehensive School in Kibbutz Na’an, has won first place in Israel\u2019s Young Scientists and Developers Competition<\/em> for her groundbreaking research on newly discovered exoplanets and the variables in their systems. She will represent Israel at the ISEF <\/em>(International Science and Engineering Fair) in Columbus, Ohio\u2014one of the world\u2019s most prestigious science competitions for young researchers.<\/p>\n

A Scholarship and a Global Stage<\/strong>
\nAs part of her prize, Shteter will also receive a 10,000 shekel academic scholarship. She is a participant in the Alpha Program <\/em>at the Weizmann Institute of Science,<\/em> designed to foster excellence among outstanding high school students.<\/p>\n

Nationwide Talent on Display<\/strong>
\nA total of 53 students from across Israel took part in this year\u2019s competition. The awards ceremony was held Tuesday at the Bloomfield Science Museum <\/em>in Jerusalem, following a three-day event where 49 student research projects were presented in fields including life sciences, environmental studies, physics, mathematics, technology, history, and the social sciences.<\/p>\n

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Young Scientists and Developers Competition | Photo: Muki Schwartz
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\nStudents Who Engage with Real Science<\/strong>
\nEducation Minister Yoav Kisch praised the young participants, saying: \u201cThis is exactly the vision we want to see more of\u2014high school students engaging with real scientific work.\u201d <\/p>\n

He also extended his gratitude to educators: \u201cNone of this would be possible without the dedication, guidance, and heart that our teachers put into their work.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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