Address by Pavol Sovák

prof. RNDr. Pavol Sovák, CSc.
Dean of Faculty of Science
Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice

Dear participants of CEOI 2010,

it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you at our University, at Faculty of Science . We will make every effort to make your stay pleasant and to ensure good conditions for both competition and leisure.

Let me very briefly introduce our Faculty. It belongs to the oldest institutions providing higher education in the natural science, mathematics and informatics in Slovakia. It was founded in 1963 and since that time it has educated more than 5 thousand graduates of both, single (scientific) and joint (teacher training) degree programme studied in all branches (Biology, Chemistry, Geography Ecology, Informatics, Mathematics and Physics). As a respected research institution Faulty offers not only Bachelor and Master study but also PhD study in sixteen accredited fields of science for graduates from all aver the world. The education is provided by experienced teachers who carry out research and closely co-operate with Slovak and foreign universities. The research shows multidisciplinary character and due to this it covers a wide range of topics from molecular biology up to computer and material sciences. Our research in Informatics was oriented on fuzzy technique, neural networks, logical programming and preparation of web-university.

Dear young friends,

We consider CEOI as a one of the most important events organized in this academic year at our University. I am very happy that so many countries are participating. I am sure that it will be great opportunity for all of you to compare your skills in the international frame and to discuss about current topics in Computer Science. Competitions like this will prepare you to be successful on the international job market.

I would like to express my thanks to organizers for preparing both, scientific and interesting social programme which will help you to recognize our beautiful city and country.

Please, let me wish you once more success and pleasant stay in Košice