Posted: Friday 13 March 2009
Prize for Scientific Research
At the recent "Big Bang" fair for UK Young Scientists and Engineers in London, Graeme Sneddon [S6] presented his investigation into a gene which is related to a new anti-malarial drug in the Gold section of the CREST projects. He won a major prize for which has been congratulated by the Scottish Government.
After rigorous judging involving no fewer than eight different sets of scientists over two days, he was awarded a prize sponsored by the Research Councils UK Laboratories which will enable Graeme to visit one of their high-profile laboratories in England later this year to conduct research into the genetics and molecular biology of some environmental issues. Graeme's research was completed at Glasgow University.
"Considering that some 28,000 people take part in CREST each year," says Biology teacher John DiMambro, "this was a truly remarkable achievement."
Graeme has been offered a place to study Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge next year.
CREST (CREativity in Science and Technology) is a UK-wide Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths award scheme managed by the British Science Association.