70 teams compete in BAU-CPC competition at Al-Balqa Applied University

The Jordanian Programmers Association announced that Al-Balqa Applied University held the second largest university programming competition at the level of Jordanian universities, based on the participation size of 70 teams, in addition to the great interaction and enthusiasm shown by the students during the competitions.

The competition witnessed strong competition among the participating teams, during which the students demonstrated distinguished levels of logical thinking, problem analysis, programming solutions design, teamwork, and time management, in addition to their ability to concentrate and deal with programming challenges under time pressure, reflecting the level of preparation and training received by the students in the field of competitive programming.

The competitions lasted for five consecutive hours, during which the students faced a set of programming challenges that required speed of thought, accuracy in analysis, efficiency in writing programs, and the ability to reach the correct solutions within specified time frames, in an experience that simulates the nature of competitive programming competitions at advanced levels.

Dr. Ahmed Fakhri Al-Ajlouni, President of Al-Balqa Applied University, confirmed that the university pays great attention to developing the skills of its students in programming, technology, and problem-solving fields, as they are essential skills required by the labor market and the accelerating digital transformation.

Al-Ajlouni pointed out that the wide participation in the BAU-CPC competition, which reached 70 teams, reflects the volume of energies and talents that the university is rich in, affirming the university's keenness to provide the educational and competitive environment that enables students to convert their academic knowledge into practical and applicable skills.

Al-Ajlouni added that programming and problem-solving competitions represent an important opportunity to discover outstanding students and refine their abilities in analytical and logical thinking, teamwork, time management, dealing with challenges, and decision-making under pressure, affirming that the university will continue to support these qualitative initiatives and activities that contribute to building students' capabilities and enhancing their readiness for competition.

Al-Ajlouni confirmed that Al-Balqa Applied University will continue to work on preparing its students to participate in national, regional, and international competitions, leading to global competitions, enhancing the university's and its students' presence in specialized forums, and contributing to building a generation of programmers capable of innovation, competition, and contributing to building the digital economy.

For his part, Dr. Muhammad Al-Riyalat, Acting Dean of the Prince Abdullah Bin Ghazi College of Communication and Information Technology, praised the outstanding level shown by the students during the competitions, confirming that the large turnout for the competition reflects the students' interest in developing their programming and problem-solving skills, and their eagerness to undergo competitive experiences that contribute to enhancing their practical experience.

Al-Riyalat explained that the college is keen to support qualitative student activities and events, and to provide the appropriate environment for students to develop their technical and programming abilities, affirming the college's continued support for the Problem Solving Club and the programs and initiatives that contribute to preparing students to participate in specialized competitions and represent the university at various levels.

The competition was organized by the Problem Solving Club in the college, under the supervision of Dr. Karam Ghoneim, the club supervisor and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the college, in cooperation with various supporting and assisting entities at the university, which contributed to providing the appropriate organizational and technical conditions for the success of the competition events.

The Prince Abdullah Bin Ghazi College of Communication and Information Technology extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, the Deanship of Student Affairs, and the work team of the Deanship represented by Mr. Ashraf Al-Za'abi, Ms. Asma Al-Wahsh, Ms. Asma Al-Manasir, and the Movement and Bus Drivers Department, in appreciation of their great efforts and cooperation in supporting the students and organizing and succeeding the competition, including providing transportation for the teams and transporting the students to the competition site and returning them after its end and waiting throughout the five-hour competition period, which contributed to providing the appropriate organizational and logistical conditions and enabled the students to participate in the competitions without obstacles.

Al-Balqa Applied University confirms that organizing the BAU-CPC competition comes in line with its directions to support the culture of programming and problem-solving, encourage students to innovate and compete, discover student talents and energies, and develop their technical and practical abilities.

The university also continues to work on preparing student teams capable of participating in competitions starting with the Jordanian Universities Youth Competition (JCBC), passing through Arab and African competitions, leading to global competitions, enhancing the presence of Al-Balqa Applied University and its students in the arenas of programming competition, and opening wider horizons for excellence, innovation, and leadership in the technology and digital economy sector.