Three early-career physicists have been awarded a Prize in the 2023 STEM for BRITAIN poster competition for Physics – proudly sponsored by AWE as part of its commitment to supporting the next generation of scientists.
STEM for BRITAIN is an annual poster competition and exhibition, held by the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee since 1997. It aims to highlight the exemplary work of early-stage researchers at British universities and foster dialogue between scientists and Parliamentarians.
This year’s competition took place at Westminster, ahead of British Science Week. The shortlist included 120 early-career researchers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, who were judged on their enthusiasm, clarity, and brevity as well as scientific excellence of their poster presentation.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards for Physics were presented to Alex Gresty (University of Leeds), Laura Hanks (Lancaster University) and Ana Lourenco (National Physical Laboratory). Their entries showcased exemplary research in specialist areas which ranged from the use of plant materials in biodegradable packaging, to the development of commercially viable infrared detectors.
AWE’s Head of External Technical Partnerships, Toni Lilly, who presented the awards, remarked on the merit and quality of research presented at the event:
“It was a great opportunity to learn more about the inspiring work being done by this year’s participants. As an organisation with the responsibility of delivering an important national mission, we understand the immense value that comes from supporting early-career research in ensuring the UK’s next generation of academics are well-equipped with the right skills to navigate future challenges.
Supporting events such as this helps drive AWE’s aim to build partnerships and engage with the wider academic and industrial community while furthering the UK’s STEM agenda.
Pic shows: (left to right) Ana Lourenco, National Physical Laboratory; Alex Gresty, University of Leeds; Laura Hanks, Lancaster University.