ISB Wins First Prize in GPIC Environmental Research Programme

The Indian School Bahrain(ISB) has emerged victorious at the 20th Annual Environmental Research Programme 2024-25, jointly organised by the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) and the Ministry of Education (MoE), Kingdom of Bahrain. The winning team, comprising Adhya Srijai and Sherlyn Sabrial of Grade 12H, was guided by Rajasree Karnavar, Head of the Chemistry Department. Their award-winning research project, titled 'Preparation and Characterization of the Polymer Chitosan and its Use to Remove Oil Spills from Sea Water' , impressed the evaluators with its scientific depth, practical relevance, and environmental significance. GPIC CEO Yasser A Rahim Alabbasi presented the award to the students.
In recognition of their outstanding contribution, each student was awarded a certificate and a cash prize of BD 750. ISB Hon.Chairman Adv.Binu Mannil Varughese,Hon.Secretary V Rajapandian,EC Members and Principal VR Palaniswamy congratulatded the students and faculty stating that the achievement is a testament to the school's continued commitment to scientific excellence and environmental sustainability.

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