Young Science Writer of the Year Award 2024
The winners were announced at the annual awards ceremony on Monday, 24th June, 2024.
📣 Announcing the Winners of the Young Science Writer 2024 Competition!
We are delighted to announce the winners of the Young Science Writer Award 2024. This year, we received an exceptional number of submissions from talented young writers across the UK. Each entry showcased remarkable creativity, scientific insight, and a passion for communicating complex ideas in an engaging and accessible way.
After careful consideration by our panel of judges, we are proud to present the winners:
First Place: Jasmin Notarangelo, Musselburgh Grammar School, East Lothian
Essay Title: "Are Insulin Pumps the Future of Type 1 Diabetes Management"
Runners-Up:
Anna Joby, The Swan School, Oxford
Essay Title: "The Negative Effects of Light Pollution"
Anna's entry was thoroughly researched featuring evidence from high quality sources. The piece presented a clear narrative on the negative effect of light pollution on a variety of populations and ended with a clear call to action.
Runners-Up:
Lissie Marsh, The Compton School, Barnet
Essay Title: "The Unseen Consequences of the Overuse of Tyres"
Lissie's submission stood out for its alternative take on the global issue of microplastics. This well-structured and thought-provoking essay presented hard-hitting statistics from reputable sources about the overuse of tyres and their substantial contribution to the pollution of our planet.
🏆 Highly Commended:
We would also like to acknowledge the following entrants for their outstanding contributions:
Aaila Ahmed, Eden Girls School, London. "The Illuminating World of Shrimpoluminescence".
Aaron Rae, Boclair Academy, Glasgow. "Bridging Humanity and Artificial Intelligence: Towards an Equitable Future".
Cerys Davies, North Berwick High School, East Lothian. "Science, Magic and Platypuses".
Eimaan Khan, Plashet, London. "Sleep: Essence, Evolution and the Perils of Deprivation".
Fatima Jamula, Plashet, London. "Ingredient Households, A Blessing in Disguise".
Harrison Alexander, The Buckingham School, Buckingham. "Cosmic Energy - Saving the Human Race!".
Jumana Al-Shibaany, Henley Bank High School, Gloucester. "The Future of Healing: AI's Journey in Transforming Healthcare".
Miranda Hume, Waldegrave School, Middlesex. "The Fragile Future of our Corner of Paradise".
Phoebe McIntosh, Tudor Grange Academy, Worcecter. "Satellites: The Pyramids we didn't want to Build".
Rimzim Baser, Sarah Bonnell School, London. "GeneGenius: Revolutionising Healthcare through Advanced Gene Therapy".
Congratulations to all the winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Young Science Writer 2024 competition. Your passion for science and dedication to science writing and communication are truly inspiring. We encourage all entrants to continue writing and exploring the wonders of science!
