Turkish students awarded in int'l science, engineering fair

By Gokhan Ergocun

ISTANBUL (AA) - Several Turkish high school students received awards in one of the world's most prestigious science and engineering competitions with projects in various fields, the country's industry and technology minister said on Saturday.

"Competing in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) with 10 different projects, 13 Turkish students claimed their awards in a "historic achievement," Mustafa Varank said on Twitter.

Varank stressed that Turkey's Scientific and Technological Research Council (TUBITAK) would always continue to support students in the country.

ISEF announced the winners of the competition on its website on Saturday.