National finalists and results
We are delighted to announce the results of the Young Engineer for Britian 2011-2012 National Final competition which was held at The Big Bang Fair, 15-17 March.
The event got off to a fabulous start on the Thursday with a tour of the fair by HRH The Duke of York as well as several other dignitaries, the event had a real buzz and excitement factor. Braniac Live and Bang Goes the Theory ran live shows for visiting schools and competitiors and we even giant flying silver penguins! Arrayed amongst the competitor displays were industrial hands on activities, provided by a variety of companies such as Airbus, BAA Heathrow, The IET and Tomorrow’s Engineers!
The glittering Award Ceremony held on Friday evening was hosted by Liz Bonin (Bang Goes the Theory) and Greg Foot (Science Junkies). Between the awards the audience was entertained by the fabulous antics of the Science Junkies.
The projects at this years event were fantastic, the students amazing and it was a very real battle for the judges to decide the winners with so much talent to choose from. Eventually, they reached agreement and here are our Young Engineer for Britain winners!
Note: Students qualified withtheir projects in the 2010-2011 academic year, they therefore are judged within the age category they were in at the time.
Young Engineer for Britain Award winners
Young Engineer for Britain Engineering Excellence Award – £1,000
Alan Bannon & Callum Williams, Home Educated – G.R.I.D
Every year in the UK approximately 150,000 people suffer a stroke, many experience hand paralysis as a result. Current methods of treatment are expensive, require helpers and are often not available on the NHS. We have designed a cost-effective, exoskeletal device that patients can use independently to regain hand function.
Alan & Callum with their project G.R.I.D
Young Engineer for Britain Duke of York’s Award for Creative Use of Technology – £500
Wasim Miah & Jessica Jones, St David’s Catholic College – Contraction Optical Monitoring System.
An innovative electronic/mechanical combined device that measures the intensity of foetal contractions during labour and displays them on an integrated display unit.
Wasim & Jessica with their innovative project.
Young Engineer for Britain Intel ISEF Invitation
– All expenses paid trip to the USA to compete in the world’s biggest STEM competition for students. Each project also recieved £150.
Two projects have been selected to attend.
Alan Bannon & Callum Williams, Home Educated – G.R.I.D
Every year in the UK approximately 150,000 people suffer a stroke, many experience hand paralysis as a result. Current methods of treatment are expensive, require helpers and are often not available on the NHS. We have designed a cost-effective, exoskeletal device that patients can use independently to regain hand function.
Dave Kozielec, Sutton Grammar School for Boys – DaveDave, Autonomous Metal Detector.
DaveDave is an innovative robot that utilizes readily available GPS and radio technologies and the earth’s own magnetic field to find metal objects such as meteorites. DaveDave is able to provide autonomous navigation systems needing the bare minimum of user input.
Alan & Callum with their project.
David with his project.
Young Engineer for Britain Best Project Aged 12-14 – £250
Jon Neil, Down High School,- Key Call
Key Call is a an effective electronic gadget. It uses GSM technology to enable the user to –RING, LISTEN and FIND misplaced or lost keys. The product is available in a variety of designs and can be personalised to suit individual tastes, in terms of colours, specific graphics, and interests-such as sports and hobbies and ring tones.
Young Engineer for Britain Award for Design – £250
Stephanie Spowart, Amman Valley High School – The Secret Garden (Fantasy & Fiction Textiles)
Inspired by the popular children’s book “The Secret Garden”, this student has produced garments suitable for the high-end fashion market. The richly embellished cape opens up to reveal the squirrel printed dress underneath. A mix of engineering technologies has been incorporated to create the overall effect.
Stephanie with her project.
Young Engineer for Britain Award for Innovation – £250
Osaseri Guobadi, Wycombe Abbey School – The Clearvolution Watrer Purifier
The aim of the project was to design and produce a prototype for a self-contained water purification unit that could easily be transported to the water source and back and is tailored to the needs of those likely to use it. The system makes use of local natural resources to purify the water and enable the user to have clean water which can be drunk.
Osaseri with her innovative and envinronmental water purifier.
Young Engineer for Britain Award for Marketability – £250
Charlie Vaux, King James School – Sensory Lighting
This project has been designed to produce a calming and serene atmosphere created by the colour changing lighting system that flows through the constantly moving bubbles in the suspended liquid. The ambience created by this sensory lighting experience is perfect for soothing agitation.
Charlie and his calming sensory lighting system.
Young Engineer for Britain Award for Craftsmanship – £250
Mark McEvoy, St. Colman’s College – Multi-Lift
A device to aid lifting construction and farm equipment such as fertiliser bags and cement mixers. The product is compatible with all euro attachment front loaders.
Mark with his project.
In addition to the Young Engineer for Britain Awards our competitors picked up a staggering array of awards from the National Science and Engineering Competition. We would like to offer our congratultions to all the students who took part in this event – you were brilliant!