Tudor Vianu National High School of Computer Science
Encyclopedia
The Tudor Vianu National College of Computer Science , often referred to as "CNITV" of Bucharest
can trace its roots back to 1928 and enjoys nowadays a very good reputation in Romania
and even in the world, due to its students that won many International Competitions in physics
, mathematics
, computer science
and chemistry
.
, Romania
. During World War I
, the building was the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
headquarters. In 1928, the building began to be used as a high school and was first known as the "Academical High School for Girls". Due to the changes that followed after World War II
, the institution decided to focus on a prospective domain: computer science
. Its prestige rises and in 1973 it is renamed "Petru Groza High School of Computer Science". Just four years later, the institution changed its name once more and became known as the Mathematics-Physics High School no. 1 . In 1991, just two years after the Romanian Revolution, the school was renamed High School of Computer Science. Since 1997, the institution uses the name of a famous Romania
n art critic, poet, philosopher and translator: Tudor Vianu
.
In 2009, the high school was ranked 2nd after Saint Sava National College
, in 2010 it was ranked 4th, due to its 9.32 last admission rating, and in 2011 was also the 4th, with 9.42 last admission rating.
s and other contests. In the last decade only, the students won 30 gold medals, 53 silver medals and 36 bronze medals in different kind of competitions.
since 1994. The students had to build a vehicle resembling the Lunar Rover
used on the Moon during the last three missions of the American Apollo program and then race it to the finish line.
The first Romanian Master of Mathematics took place in 2008. At the 2011 RMMS, there were 16 participating countries: Romania
, Russia
, Brazil
, United Kingdom
, United States
, Serbia
, Bulgaria
, Italy
, China
, Kazahkstan, Republic of Moldova, Ukraine
, Peru
, Poland
, Hungary
and Switzerland
.
was Fişierele Tinerilor ("Youth Files"). The articles in the magazine were mainly educational, as they covered subjects as physics, mathematics, chemistry, geography, history and economics. It also enabled pupils to showcase their artistic and literary talents through various contests or activities. Sometimes, it featured articles relating school theatre
plays or interviews with pupils that had performed well in various competitions. The journal was produced by an editorial committee of student volunteers, usually with the assistance of some teacher
s. It was partly financed by commercial advertising
and was published every four or five months. The magazine was closed in July 2009.
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
can trace its roots back to 1928 and enjoys nowadays a very good reputation in Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
and even in the world, due to its students that won many International Competitions in physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
, mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
, computer science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
and chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
.
History
The history of the Tudor Vianu National College of Computer Science begins with its building situated at 10, Architect Ion Mincu Street in BucharestBucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
. During World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, the building was the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide which was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human...
headquarters. In 1928, the building began to be used as a high school and was first known as the "Academical High School for Girls". Due to the changes that followed after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, the institution decided to focus on a prospective domain: computer science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
. Its prestige rises and in 1973 it is renamed "Petru Groza High School of Computer Science". Just four years later, the institution changed its name once more and became known as the Mathematics-Physics High School no. 1 . In 1991, just two years after the Romanian Revolution, the school was renamed High School of Computer Science. Since 1997, the institution uses the name of a famous Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n art critic, poet, philosopher and translator: Tudor Vianu
Tudor Vianu
Tudor Vianu was a Romanian literary critic, art critic, poet, philosopher, academic, and translator. Known for his left-wing and anti-fascist convictions, he had a major role on the reception and development of Modernism in Romanian literature and art...
.
Academics
In 2007, due to its last admission rating of 9.51, CNITV was ranked first in Bucharest. One year later, its last admission rating suffered a significant drop to 9.17, and was ranked on the 5th place. This drop was believed to had been caused by the Romanian Government decision to change the entrance examination methodology.In 2009, the high school was ranked 2nd after Saint Sava National College
Saint Sava National College
The Saint Sava National College is the oldest and one of the most prestigious high schools in Bucharest, Romania....
, in 2010 it was ranked 4th, due to its 9.32 last admission rating, and in 2011 was also the 4th, with 9.42 last admission rating.
International Contests
The Tudor Vianu National High School of Computer Science has a long list of excellent students that participated in many International Science OlympiadInternational Science Olympiad
The International Science Olympiads are a group of worldwide annual competitions in various areas of science. The competitions are designed for the 4-6 best high school students from each participating country selected through internal National Science Olympiads, with the exception of the IOL,...
s and other contests. In the last decade only, the students won 30 gold medals, 53 silver medals and 36 bronze medals in different kind of competitions.
NASA Great Moonbuggy Race
CNITV also took part in other Academic Competitions. In 2009 and 2010, two teams participated at the NASA Great Moonbuggy Race, a competition held in Huntsville, AlabamaHuntsville, Alabama
Huntsville is a city located primarily in Madison County in the central part of the far northern region of the U.S. state of Alabama. Huntsville is the county seat of Madison County. The city extends west into neighboring Limestone County. Huntsville's population was 180,105 as of the 2010 Census....
since 1994. The students had to build a vehicle resembling the Lunar Rover
Lunar rover
The Lunar Roving Vehicle or lunar rover was a battery-powered four-wheeled rover used on the Moon in the last three missions of the American Apollo program during 1971 and 1972...
used on the Moon during the last three missions of the American Apollo program and then race it to the finish line.
| Year | Team | Members | Coordinating teacher | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Team Romaniacs | Ferariu Ioana, Vlădoiu Anda, Munteanu-Ene Cătălin, Ion Cosmin, Ilieşiu Victor Luca, Iordache Radu |
Stoica Ioana | Spirit Team Award |
| 2009 | Team Moonwalker | Alecu Mădălina, Bombărăscu Gabriela, Lupu Sorina, Dorobanţu Ramona, Vîlceanu Patricia, Fărcăşanu Alexandru |
Stoica Ioana | Best Design Award |
| 2010 | Team Moonwalker | Alecu Mădălina, Bombărăscu Gabriela, Lupu Sorina, Dorobanţu Ramona, Vîlceanu Patricia, Iorga Cosmin |
Stoica Ioana | |
| 2010 | Team Vlaicu | Borlovan Ana, Filimon Andra, Muraru Costin, Ion Andrei, Ionaşcu Iulian, Milorad Liviu Felix |
Stoica Ioana | Safety System Award |
Romanian Masters of Sciences
The Romanian Master of Mathematics and Sciences (formerly known as the Romanian Masters in Mathematics), also referred to as RMMS is an annual international competition dedicated to students at preuniversitary level. It is organised by the Tudor Vianu National High School of Computer Science in collaboration with the Sector 1 town council.The first Romanian Master of Mathematics took place in 2008. At the 2011 RMMS, there were 16 participating countries: Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, Kazahkstan, Republic of Moldova, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
, Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
and Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
.
Publications
The official school magazineMagazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
was Fişierele Tinerilor ("Youth Files"). The articles in the magazine were mainly educational, as they covered subjects as physics, mathematics, chemistry, geography, history and economics. It also enabled pupils to showcase their artistic and literary talents through various contests or activities. Sometimes, it featured articles relating school theatre
Theatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...
plays or interviews with pupils that had performed well in various competitions. The journal was produced by an editorial committee of student volunteers, usually with the assistance of some teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
s. It was partly financed by commercial advertising
Advertising
Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience to take some action with respect to products, ideas, or services. Most commonly, the desired result is to drive consumer behavior with respect to a commercial offering, although political and ideological advertising is also common...
and was published every four or five months. The magazine was closed in July 2009.
Principals
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Notable alumni
- Mircea BadeaMircea BadeaMircea Badea is a Romanian political satirist, television host, media critic, radio personality and occasional actor...
- Valentin CeauşescuValentin CeausescuValentin Ceaușescu is a Romanian physicist.Valentin is the son of former President of Romania Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife, Elena Ceaușescu...
- Miron MitreaMiron MitreaMiron Tudor Mitrea is a Romanian engineer and politician. A member of the Social Democratic Party , he was a member of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies for Vrancea County from 1996 to 2008, and has sat in the Romanian Senate since 2008, representing the same county...
- Petre RomanPetre RomanPetre Roman is a Romanian politician and a former Prime Minister of Romania. He served from 1989 to 1991, when his government was overthrown by the intervention of the miners led by Miron Cozma. Roman is a member of the Club of Madrid, grouping 66 democratic former heads of state and government...
- Cătălin Tolontan