The “EDB StartUP” National Database Modelling Competition is now in its third edition, organized by Adfaber.org, together with the Tudor Vianu National College of Informatics, Bucharest, and sponsored by Oracle Academy.
Students learn database modelling with the help of the Oracle Academy platform, and through this competition, students can test, validate, and showcase what they have studied and be recognized for their efforts.
The EDB StartUP National Database Modelling Competition is one of the best ways for students to gain real-world experience, push themselves out of their comfort zones, and validate their acquired knowledge.
With the help of the Oracle Academy platform, teachers and students have access to learning resources to develop their database modelling skills. In the 2023 edition of the EDB StartUP National Database Modelling Competition, 255 students, each in teams of three with a coordinating teacher, enrolled.
Teachers supported their students and provided the necessary guidance so they could successfully complete their projects. Later, the teams’ creations were judged by IT experts, who analysed and rewarded the students’ work. The competition jury carefully reviewed each project submitted, taking into account compliance with the theme, effort expended, project complexity, and creativity.
This year’s competition included both experienced participants who already knew the basics of database modelling as well as students who have just discovered this opportunity and transformed their time spent at home on their computers into a learning experience.
The competition opens the way to future employment opportunities and is an excellent way to learn the best practices. When students work in a team and compete with others to solve real-world problems, they receive immediate feedback on their work.
Winners of the 2023 EDB StartUP National Competition
All winners are from the National College of Computer Science “Tudor Vianu” in Bucharest.
First place
The MEDATA team with the project “Medicines Anytime, Anywhere.” The project was carried out by students Iulia Slanina, Ana Liliac-Zajontz, and Cristian Verde, under the coordination of Prof. Victor Manz.
Second place
The Blue Culture team with the project “Blue Culture.” The project was carried out by students Radu Ciobotaru and Marian Marinică, under the coordination of Prof. Corina Elena Vint.
Third place
The T&A team with the project “The Needs of a Business in the Fashion World.” The project was carried out by students Alexandra-Ioana Dinu, Teodora Ioana Nae, and Oana Teodora Mirea, under the coordination of Prof. Elena Drăgan.
Honorable Mention
The Aqualood team with the project “Games that Everyone Can Enjoy.” The project was carried out by students Stefan Popa, Glafkos Michaelides, and Alex Mark Stan, under the coordination of Prof. Corina Elena Vint.
Watch a message from the EDB StartUP 2023 winners:
Congratulations to all the teachers and students who participated in the competition, and well done to the winners! We look forward to seeing you at the next edition.