The Scientific Teen
STEM by the Youth, for the Youth
We are delighted to announce that The Scientific Teen STEM Essay Contest received entries from 19 countries!
Our judges were incredibly impressed with the relevant and nuanced topic choices, as well as the high calibre of the essay writing. They loved the immense dedication to STEM communication of each and every essay. We wish our participants all the best with their STEM journeys.
Contest Winners:
1st Prize
'The Holy Grail of the Energy Industry or Just A Science Experiment?'
by Marc-Anthony Assio (France)
2nd Prize
'The Power of the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand'
by Arvind Chandrasekar (Singapore)
3rd Prize
'The Revival of cells in Dead Pig Organs in the Future of Organ Transplants'
by Alice Chane-Sam (UAE)
Highly Commended
‘The Breakthrough of Cultured Meat: the Next Big Revolution?’
by Bianca Strobino (Argentina)
'Nuclear Fusion'
by Ronnie Chen (England & Tanzania)
Science category
1st Prize
‘Direct Air Capture: the Key to Solving the Climate Crisis’
by Eliza Goulborn (England)
2nd Prize
‘Do We Share the Same Fate as Dinosaurs? The Significance of the Results and Technology of the DART Mission In Planetary Defense’
by Jaden Choi (Canada)
3rd Prize
‘Technology: Sewage Treatment using Anammox Bacteria’
by Rachel Chung (USA)
Highly Commended
‘The Future of Gene Editing’
by Wiktoria Sienko (England)
‘The James Webb Space Telescope’
by Anna Lanado (Canada)
Technology category
Prizes:
We are proudly sponsored by Crimson Education, Evident, GT Vision, StickerGiant and Taskade.
1st
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Microscope sponsored by Evident
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$150 sponsored by Crimson Education
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Lifetime Taskade Unlimited sponsored by Taskade
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Scientific Teen merch sponsored by StickerGiant
2nd
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$100 sponsored by Crimson Education
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Lifetime Taskade Unlimited sponsored by Taskade
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Scientific Teen merch sponsored by StickerGiant
3rd
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$50 sponsored by Crimson Education
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Lifetime Taskade Unlimited sponsored by Taskade
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Scientific Teen merch sponsored by StickerGiant
Science category
1st
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Microscope sponsored by GT Vision
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$150 sponsored by Crimson Education
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Lifetime Taskade Unlimited sponsored by Taskade
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Scientific Teen merch sponsored by StickerGiant
2nd
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$100 sponsored by Crimson Education
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Lifetime Taskade Unlimited sponsored by Taskade
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Scientific Teen merch sponsored by StickerGiant
3rd
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$50 sponsored by Crimson Education
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Lifetime Taskade Unlimited sponsored by Taskade
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Scientific Teen merch sponsored by StickerGiant
Technology category
All entrants are offered 5-year upgrades to Taskade Unlimited on Taskade!
Sponsors
The Scientific Teen STEM Essay contest is proudly sponsored by Crimson Education.
Crimson Education is the world's leading US/UK university admissions consultancy. They have a personalised data-driven approach that has helped thousands of students gain admission into the Ivy League, Oxbridge, and other top universities.
Crimson was founded in 2013 with a vision to equalise the university admissions playing field, serving as the launching pad that equips students across the globe to overcome barriers of geography and legacy to compete on the world stage. It was founded by three students, including CEO Jamie Beaton who had just been accepted to 25 of the world's best universities including Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and Cambridge.
Crimson now has 28 offices around the world, with over 2,400 mentors supporting students on their journey to their dream university.
StickerGiant is a maker of custom stickers and labels based in Longmont, CO. Every sticker has a story, and they want to help everyone tell their stories with expression through custom stickers labels. They are makers and quality matters to them, and they take pride in delivering high-quality stickers and labels.
You can find them with the handle “@StickerGiant” on social media sites.
At Evident, we are guided by the scientific spirit—innovation and exploration are at the heart of what we do. Committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling, we support our customers with solutions that solve their challenges and advance their work; whether it’s researching medical breakthroughs, inspecting infrastructure, or exposing hidden toxins in consumer products.
Evident Life Science empowers scientists and researchers through collaboration and cutting edge life science solutions. Dedicated to meeting the challenges and supporting the evolving needs of its customers, Evident Life Science advances a comprehensive range of microscopes for pathology, hematology, IVF, and other clinical applications as well as for research and education.
For more information, visit EvidentScientific.com
GT Vision Ltd. is an independent microscope supplier founded in the UK by microscopy enthusiasts in 2003. Our friendly team offer expert, unbiased advice about which microscopes best match your requirements and jointly have 50+ years of experience in working with educational sectors. We supply multiple brands including Leica, Olympus, Meiji, Motic, Euromex, Dino-Lite and our own brand GX Microscopes, plus many more.
We are thrilled to have been invited by The Scientific Teen to contribute a prize for the STEM Essay Writing Competition and in doing so, helping to raise scientific awareness and education for our next generation.
Find GT Vision at:
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Twitter: @gtvisionUK
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Facebook: @GTVisionUK
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Instagram: @gtvision.microscopy
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Website: www.gtvision.co.uk
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