UK’s new Young Scientist and Young Engineer of the Year named

The winners of 2011’s National Science & Engineering Competition have been announced. Andrew Cowan, from Sutton Grammar School for Boys, was named Young Engineer of the Year while Hannah Eastwood, from Loreto College in Coleraine, was announced as Young Scientist of the Year.

The winners of 2011’s National Science & Engineering Competition have been announced. Andrew Cowan, from Sutton Grammar School for Boys, was named Young Engineer of the Year while Hannah Eastwood, from Loreto College in Coleraine, was announced as Young Scientist of the Year.

Andrew’s project is a Search and Rescue Robot which allows the user to control the robot and view environmental information from a remote control panel. Hannah’s project explores how chromium can be removed from drinking water in order to purify tap water and reclaim it for the steel industry where it is a valuable resource.

“I’m still in shock but so thrilled. This is an unbelievable opportunity to be an ambassador for science and to inspire young people.  I’d encourage all young people to take part in next year’s National Science & Engineering Competition as it’s such a great opportunity” said Hannah.

Similarly excited, Andrew Commented: “The news is still sinking in but I’m extremely honoured and proud to be awarded such a prestigious title. The standard of entries was so high which made the finals incredibly tense at times. I’m now really looking forward to representing engineering for young people and I hope my project inspires lots of other people to do the same and pursue a career in engineering.”

Find out more about the National Science & Engineering Competition at www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/nsec.
 

See the winners on video

Date Published: March 18, 2011