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Meet some of the young scientists battling it out with their inventions to be crowned UK Young Scientist of the Year and UK Young Technologist of the Year
Britain's most outstanding young science and engineering talent will soon be able to battle it out for one of two new national awards in an exciting new competition. The National Science Competition is seeking the UK Young Scientist of the Year and the UK Young Technologist of the Year.
Each winner will receive an array of substantial prizes including a large cash prize and chances to represent the UK at renowned international science conferences and fairs or other once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
Building on existing competitions in science and engineering, this new competition is open to all young people aged 13-19 who have shown exceptional achievement in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
The award in science will be given for achievements focused on discovery, exploration and explanation in the sciences (natural, medical and social) and mathematics. The award in technology will be given for achievements focused on design and production in the fields of technology and engineering.
Judging the winner
A panel of experts will judge the finalists at the 'Big Bang Event' on 4-6 March 2009 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London. The event celebrates and raises the profile of young peoples innovation and achievement in science and engineering, and leads into National Science and Engineering Week, making it the ideal backdrop for the National Science Competition.
The National Science Competition is an initiative of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills as a response to a recommendation in Lord Salisbury's report The Race for the Top. It is being coordinated by the British Association for the Advancement of Science (the BA) with support from Young Engineers and the broad science and engineering community.
To be eligible:
- Aged 13-19 years old on 1st January 2009
- Based in the UK
- Completed an activity, project or piece of research that is heavily based on a science, technology, engineering or maths theme between 1st September 2007 and 1st November 2008
- Completed this activity or project on your own, or as part of a team, showing that you made a unique and major input
- Spent more than 30 hours working on your activity or project
- Completed an activity or project that has made a real impact on others, and has been noted as being unique or special
