Rabu, 12 Juni 2013

Thirty ideas to change the world: EMEA Science Fair finalists

UPDATE, September 24, 2013: Three winners were named yesterday in Mountain View, California. Unfortunately, none of the EMEA finalists was picked. Better luck next year.

Many great scientists developed their curiosity for science at an early age and in January we called on the brightest young minds from around the world to send us their ideas to change the world. Our 2013 Google Science Fair attracted an exciting and diverse range of entries, with thousands of submissions from more than 120 countries.

After a busy few months for the judges, we’re ready to reveal our 90 regional finalists for the 2013 Google Science Fair. It was no easy task selecting these projects, but in the end their creativity, scientific merit and global relevance shined through.

Thirty of the finalists come from 15 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa, from Belarus to the United Kingdom. They range from Aya Hazem, age 15, from Egypt who is working on a SOS Phone to prevent domestic violence to three Kenyan 14 year olds who are pursuing a project titled Can heat and tomatoes produce electricity?. In the UK, 13 year old Isabel McNulty is one of the youngest finalists; her project is called: Natural Electricity Production Using The Dynamo Effect.

The 90 Regional Finalists come from all over the world.

For the second year, we’ll also be recognizing the Scientific American Science in Action Award. This award honors a project that makes a practical difference by addressing an environmental, health or resources challenge. From the 90 finalists’ projects, 15 were nominated for this year’s award.

On June 27 we’ll announce the 15 global finalists and the winner of the Science in Action Award. These young scientists will then be flown to Google’s California headquarters for the last round of judging and a celebratory event on September 23.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a project—we really appreciate all your hard work. Congratulations to our 90 regional finalists!

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