Student showcase

Read about what some of the Royal Society's Young Achievers are doing..

This is a new web page where we will be showcasing students each month who are enrolled on the RSNZ Young Achievers' database.

For further information please contact Debbie Woodhall, Specialist Student Programmes at the Royal Society on 04 470 5762 or email debbie.woodhall@rsnz.org

2007 (2006 here)

November

Ephraim Gazo: Currently a year 13 student and Deputy Head Boy at Naenae College in Lower Hutt. Ephraim used to take science subjects last year but has recently been exposed to different forums, which gave him some ideas about creating a sustainable New Zealand, therefore, Ephraim has decided to pursue a career in teaching or politics instead so that he may influence more people.
Rebecca Teague: Currently a year 13 student at Rangitoto College where she studies; Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English. Recently, Rebecca was awarded a Royal Society of New Zealand scholarship and a Talented School Students Travel Award to attend the Youth ANZAAS forum in Perth in July.

October

Alicia Paulsen: Currently year 13 student studying at Linwood College in Christchurch.This years highlight was attending The International Summer School for Young Physicists (ISSYP) in August. Alicia is planning to study physics and astronomy at Canterbury University next year
Aamir Mulla: Currently a year 13 student at Waitakere College, attended the National Science and Technology Forum 2007 held in Auckland. One of the things Aamir remembers from the National Science and Technology Forum is that “If your dreams don’t scare you they are not big enough”. As a result, Aamir intends to pursue a career in astronomy, hopefully for an international agency like NASA.

September

Simon Williams: currently in his second year of a bachelor of science at Waikato University, where he is majoring in Physics and Chemistry. Attended the Genesis Research Science and Technology forum in 2005.
Cheryl Miner-Williams: studying vocalizations of two New Zealand endemic birds, the rifleman and the whitehead.

August

Kusay Bearakat: attend Biofutures in Brisbane, studying at The Manurewa High School in Auckland.
Rebecca Johansen: attend Biofutures in Brisbane and the National Rotary Science and Technology Forum , studying at Rangitoto College, thinking about pursuing medicine or other biomedical pathways.
Reid Forrest: completed Masters degree in Marine Science at Otago University after previously having completed a BSC in Zoology and Post-Graduate Diploma in Marine Science at Otago as well. Now based in Nelson working with the Cawthron Institute.

July

Jayeun Lee: first became a member of the Royal Society of New Zealand through the National Science & Technology Fair in 2001 with a project in geology. Subsequently has gone on to study Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Auckland and graduated at the end of 2006 with first class honours.
Emily Adlam: attended Realise the Dream in 2005 and has recently started her GOLD CREST project on eco-friendly domestic energy generation. Attended International Future Problem Solving competition in the USA. Would like to study engineering or physics in the future.

Jun

Jonathon Platt: attended Realise the Dream 2004 where he subsequently won the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Award to travel to the Taiwan Science Fair in 2005. Jonathon is in the third year of his Engineering degree at University of Auckland, specialising in Mechatronics.
Riddhi Gupta: attended Realise the Dream in 2005 and the Transit of Venus in 2004. Currently, a second year student of economics, physics, and political studies at University of Auckland and would love to conduct independent research in theoretical physics.

May

Tim Clauson: was part of the 2006 RSNZ BigScience adventures film making competition. Currently studying at the University of Waikato towards a Bachelor of Electronic Commerce (BECom)
Sam Gordon: completed Bachelor of Engineering Degree at the end of 2006 at The University of Auckland, finishing at the top of his specialization. Has been accepted into Oxford University for a 1-year Master of Science in Environmental Change & Management, which he is really excited about, partly because he'll be only the 3rd New Zealander in 13 years to go on the course.

April

Allen Crimmins: a first year engineering student at the University of Auckland having just completed his 7th form year at Pukekohe High School. Attended RSNZ Big Science Adventures documentary competition 2006.
Sasha Srivastava: has enrolled at the University of Otago to commence a degree majoring in Economics. Recipient of three NCEA Scholarships – Economics, Mathematics with Statistics and French. This has landed her a Top Scholar Award from NCEA. National finalist for GenEthics essay competition.

March

Michael Price: represented New Zealand at the London International Youth Science Forum 2006. Currently studying Physics, Biochemistry and French at the University of Otago.
Lychhun Kouch: attended the London International Youth Science Forum in 2005, pursuing second year in a career in medicine at the University of Auckland.

February

Phoebe Harrop: a year 12 (6th form) student at New Plymouth Girls’ High school, studying English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Spanish and Music. GenETHICS essay competition finalist 2006. Recently attended Hands On Science course at Otago University over the summer holidays.

January

Simon Murphy: on a research studentship in sunny La Serena, Chile, working at the Gemini South Observatory.