On June 5, 2026, the Engineering Festival was held at Lyceum No. 214 of the Obolon District of Kyiv. Three educational institutions participated in the event: the Separate Structural Subdivision “Children’s Engineering Academy” of Mykhailo Drahomanov Ukrainian State University, School No. 9 “Harmony” of the Obolon District of Kyiv, and Lyceum No. 214 of the Obolon District of Kyiv. Representatives of Kyiv higher education institutions also joined the festival, including the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” (Department of Electronic Engineering) and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Institute of High Technologies and the Department of Nuclear Physics and High Energy Physics).

During the festival, representatives of the Department of Nuclear Physics and High Energy Physics introduced students to the educational programs and research activities of the department. The school students learned about opportunities to participate in modern research in nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, computer modeling, and the application of machine learning methods in physical research. Particular attention was paid to the practical skills that students can acquire during their studies, work in scientific laboratories, and future career opportunities in science and high technologies.

It is worth noting the high level of students’ interest and the quality of the projects presented by the participants, as well as the excellent organization of the event and the significant efforts of the lyceum staff and festival organizers. The modern equipment available at the lyceum was especially impressive, providing school students with opportunities to develop and implement their own ideas for engaging physics and engineering projects. Special thanks are extended to Physics teacher Liudmyla Yuriiivna Ivanchenko for the invitation to the festival and for preparing talented students with interesting STEM projects.