Co-founder Samantha Fox, Maddie Moate, Marty Jopson and CEO Simon Fox at the 2017 celebration
YSA ambassadors Danielle George and Mark Miodownik with 2016 Award recipients

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Tag: technology

The Lifecycle of Stars – and the wonderful world of black holes

Read on to find out more about the life cycle of the stars from Bronze participant Isabella, including how some turn into black holes.

Supporting the elderly with technology – InterGen Tech

Independent YSA participant Nick has been telling us about how volunteering during the first lockdown led him to develop a new digital platform to support the elderly

In a spin about aviation engineering

Find out about the amazing opportunity one of our Bronze Award participants had to explore their dream career in the clouds.

Prize winning speech exploring whether there is discrimination against BAME individuals in the NHS.

One of our YSA participants recently won a competition exploring possible discrimination against BAME individuals in the NHS. Read their winning acceptance speech below. Goo…

Architecture and Apprenticeships

Find out more about this unique route into Architecture from Robert Atkins, apprentice architect at Cannon Clarke Architects

The Marvels of the Microscopic

If you've ever wondered what velcro looks like up close, what feathers and a spider's backside have in common, or why Dandelions are the rebels of the plant world read on!

Exploring coding and so much more

Find out about the brilliant Young Makers' Tech Club from one of our Youth STEMM Award participants. Learn more about what goes on, and think about getting involved yourself!

My week as an astronomer

Find out more about an amazing work experience week at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre.

Exploring the vibrant world of sound engineering

One of our Bronze YSA participants, George, recently interviewed a sound engineer - read on to find out more

Can a robot replace Ed Sheeran?

Danielle George, one of our YSA patrons explores whether a robot really can replace Ed Sheeran...

Just a day in the life of a Youth STEMM Awarder!

Christy describes how she and other students from Smithdon High have been inspiring the next generation during the recent British Science Week.

Women of the Future Conference

Attending the Women of the Future conference with Intel not only inspired me to work in a STEMM related career and make me proud of my gender and feel empowered, it also allowed me…

Mission Discovery

Faith, a student at East Norfolk Sixth Form, gives an insight into her experience at the scientific research programme 'Mission Discovery', held at Kings College in London.

Life Beyond the Human Eye

Kate, East Norfolk Sixth Form student, talks about how attending 'Science Camp' at the John Innes Centre opened her eyes to the complexities of the human eye.