Best First-Year Economist Poster Competition

Brilliant first-year economics students at the Faculty of Management Sciences, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), achieved outstanding success in the “Best First-Year Economist Poster Competition” for the Spring Semester 2026, securing first, second, and third place.

Through the creative application of economic principles to the growing global crisis of electronic waste, the winning groups developed innovative and forward-thinking solutions. Their outstanding proposals effectively employed circular economy concepts and financial incentive mechanisms to enhance global recycling systems and extend the lifespan of consumer electronics. By integrating rigorous theoretical analysis with practical green technology policies, these emerging economists demonstrated how innovation can address pressing environmental challenges in meaningful and impactful ways.

The competition was supervised by Prof. Heba Helmy, Head of the Economics Department, and the posters were evaluated by a distinguished panel of MSA economics faculty members, including Assoc. Prof. Mai Yasser, Assoc. Prof. Esmat Kamel, Dr. Amal Soliman, and Dr. Amr Edris, alongside Prof. Heba Helmy.

Four groups participated in this semester’s competition. One group was awarded first place, another second place, while third place was shared between the remaining two groups. All winning submissions were highly creative and analytically strong, reflecting the students’ ability to think critically and apply economic reasoning to real-world problems.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our esteemed faculty members for their invaluable time and dedicated efforts in evaluating the projects. Their continuous mentorship plays a vital role in maintaining the highest academic standards.

We also express our heartfelt gratitude to all participating students. Their creativity, dedication, and fresh perspectives have once again demonstrated that the most powerful ideas often emerge from young minds. Their contributions to this competition have been truly inspiring, reaffirming that they are the future of the discipline.