Nuffield Celebration Event 2009
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Royal College of Physicians, Queen Street, Edinburgh
Friday, August 28
1.15pm to 3.15pm
SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE SHOW OFF THEIR RESEARCH
Young scientists, engineers and technologists from 57 schools across Scotland will show off their latest research at the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh this week.
The 83 young people, along with a further 14 who are not able to make the event on Friday (August 28) have spent the summer taking part in the Nuffield School Bursary Scheme, which encourages their interest in pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
Managed by TechFest SetPoint in Scotland, the Nuffield School Bursary Scheme offers the students a bursary to allow them to work alongside practising scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians in commercial or industrial establishments, research institutions or universities for up to six weeks during the summer holidays.
The students also have the opportunity to find out more about their placement organisation's work.
Liz Hodge, Managing Director of TechFest-Setpoint, said: "Friday's celebration event will offer the students the opportunity to display what they have achieved during their placements and meet other bursary students, supervisors, teachers and guests.
"We are pleased to welcome our guest of honour, Dr Alan Walker, Secretary of the Institute of Physics in Scotland, who will present the students with their certificates of achievement."
· TechFest-Setpoint also runs TechFest In September 2009, Aberdeen's annual festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), which is set to attract a record 20,000 visitors between September 11 and 28. Book tickets online at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or call Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641122. For more information on TechFest In September 2009, visit http://www.techfestsetpoint.org.uk/tis or follow TechFest In September on Bebo, Facebook and Twitter.
ENDS
Issued on behalf of TechFest-SetPoint by The BIG Partnership. For more information please contact Shona Hendry on 01224 615003 or 07739 314158 or Dave Macdermid on 01224 650406 or 07710 580148.
If you wish to attend, please contact Frances Chapman on 01224 274191 or 07894 246564 or email f.c.chapman@abdn.ac.uk
Schools taking part:
Aberdeen |
Hazlehead Academy
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Aimee Dominick Andrew Rodger |
University of Aberdeen Novabiotics Ltd
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Aberdeenshire |
Alford Academy
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Jane Sinclair |
Robert Gordon University |
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Inverurie Academy
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Nicole Little |
Marinescotland |
Angus |
Arbroath High |
Catriona Black Campbell Dowell Alice Doyle Marc Dryburgh Caley McIntosh Jason McNulty |
University of St Andrews University of St Andrews University of St Andrews University of St Andrews University of St Andrews University of St Andrews |
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Brechin High |
Clare Cowie |
University of Dundee |
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Monifieth High |
Hayden Christie Peter Walsh |
University of St Andrews University of Dundee
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Argyll & Bute |
Lomond School
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Ruairidh Nelson |
Scottish Association for Marine Science
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Clackmannanshire |
Alva Academy |
David Mackinlay Jamie Tocher |
University of Stirling University of Stirling |
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Dollar Academy
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Rebecca Chroston Emma Donoghue |
Dollar Academy Dollar Academy
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Dumfries & Galloway |
Castle Douglas High |
Jordan McCrae |
Du-Pont Teijin Films UK Ltd |
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Dumfries Academy
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Priscilla Joseph Laura Osborne |
AECOM, Glasgow D&G Royal Infirmary |
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Dumfries High |
Fiona Campbell |
SAC Dumfries
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Sanquhar Academy |
John McTaggart Andrew Usher |
University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh
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Dundee |
Grove Academy |
Josh McGregor |
University of Dundee |
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Harris Academy
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Linden Forster Max Wilson |
SCRI University of Dundee |
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The High School of Dundee
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Alexandra Montgomery |
University of Dundee |
East Dunbartonshire |
Bearsden Academy |
Iman Khorramie
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University of Glasgow |
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Douglas Academy |
Ruairidh Gilmore Ross Hickey Douglas Newlands |
University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University of Glasgow |
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Lenzie Academy |
Lyndsey Harris Katie Jamieson Gillian Riddell |
University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University of Glasgow |
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St Ninian's High |
Sarah Williamson |
Scottish Micronutrient Unit |
Edinburgh |
Boroughmuir High |
Calum Johnston |
University of Edinburgh |
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Firrhill High
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Nicole Nayar |
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Edinburgh |
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George Heriot's School |
Alexander Watt |
Heriot-Watt University |
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George Watson's College |
Grace McKnight |
University of Edinburgh |
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Holy Rood High |
Rosie Smith |
University of Edinburgh |
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James Gillespie's High |
Hannah Fisher Ellen Kendrick Andrew MacLean |
Moredun Research Instn Heriot-Watt University Moredun Research Instn |
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Portobello High |
Rowan Maxwell Rebecca Wilkinson |
Medical Research Council Roslin Institute |
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St Mary's Music School |
James Padmore |
University of Edinburgh |
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St Thomas of Aquin's High |
Martin Wong |
Heriot-Watt University |
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The Mary Erskine School |
Hannah Webb |
University of Edinburgh |
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Trinity Academy |
Sophie Hamilton Stewart Nicholson |
Heriot-Watt University Royal Botanic gardens
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Fife |
Auchmuty High |
Louise Erskine |
University of St Andrews |
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Bell Baxter High |
Douglas Tyndall |
University of Dundee |
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Dunfermline High |
Holly Burns |
British Geological Survey |
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Madras College |
Timothy Hundal |
University of Dundee
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Glasgow |
Notre Dame High |
Maria Ali Miriam Kauser Minah Khan |
University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University of Glasgow |
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St Aloysius' College |
Katie Crawford Daniel Forrester |
NHS Lanarkshire University of Strathclyde |
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The High School of Glasgow |
Michael King Timothy Mottram |
University of Glasgow University of Glasgow
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Highland |
Fortrose Academy
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Douglas Pyott Andrew Smith |
University of Edinburgh UHI Millenium Institute |
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Invergordon Academy |
Emma Batchen |
LifeScan Scotland Ltd |
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Thurso High School |
James Ashpool Beth O'Connell |
ERI, Thurso Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd |
Inverclyde |
Greenock Academy |
Jonathan Benjamin |
University of Glasgow
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Midlothian |
Penicuik High |
Kathryn Peacock |
Moredun Research Instn
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North Lanarkshire |
Calderhead High |
Scott Kerr |
University of Strathclyde |
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Dalziel High |
Siobhan Jamieson |
Schering-Plough Corp. |
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St Andrew's High |
Louise Feeney |
Schering-Plough Corp. |
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St Margaret's High |
Anita Stewart |
Schering-Plough Corp.
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Orkney Islands |
Kirkwall Grammar |
Keith Alexander |
Heriot-Watt University/ |
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Erik Bews |
Scotrenewables
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Perth & Kinross |
Blairgowrie High |
Cameron Hale Meredith Johnston Rhona Martin |
SCRI SCRI SCRI |
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Morrison's Academy
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Sophie Equi |
University of Edinburgh |
Renfrewshire |
Park Mains High |
Scott Fleming Gordon McCance |
Rolls Royce, Renfrew Rolls Royce, Renfrew
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South Ayrshire |
Ayr Academy |
Amy Brown |
SAC, Auchincruive
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Stirling |
Balfron High |
Adam Fleming Lisa Gordon Francesca Jaroszynska Kiloran Metcalfe Amy Roberts Robbie Singer |
University of Strathclyde University of Glasgow University of St Andrews University of Glasgow University of Strathclyde University of Strathclyde
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West Dunbartonshire |
Clydebank High |
Scott Gourlay Eilidh MacVean |
University of Strathclyde University of Strathclyde
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Vale of Leven Academy
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Emma Weir |
University of Strathclyde |
West Lothian |
Linlithgow Academy |
Calum Campbell
Rhona Campbell
Alan Coleman Caitlin Mayhew |
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Edinburgh Edinburgh Napier University University of Edinburgh University of the West of Scotland
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The James Young High
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Stephanie Gatdula |
Heriot-Watt University
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24th Aug 2009
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