The IRIS Awards recognise our bright young researchers, the teachers who support them and our partners who make our projects a reality.
BEST RESEARCH PROJECT
This group used state of the art artificial neural networks in their Big Data: ATLAS project to detect the Higgs boson and other exotic particles.
Students pushed project boundaries by considering how Ionic Liquids could allow metals to be isolated for use in building on other planets.
Year 12 students worked with British Antarctic Society scientist, Peter Fretwell, building on IRIS Earth Observation research to track penguin colonies.
BEST RESEARCH TEAM
This team of three new students displayed great teamwork and innovation in their Cosmic Mining project, exploring research beyond the project resources.
A group of Year 8 and 9 students worked together to increase energy efficiency at their school. They deployed data measuring devices across the school to validate their findings.
This first-time IRIS school had never produced research before but students worked together to form fascinating research questions using the Scanning Electron Microscope.
OUTSTANDING TEACHER
Richard has worked with IRIS for several years, helping to inspire and motivate his students. He has grown an incredible network of research within his school.
Nick’s dedication to fostering research has seen staff from other schools engage in their own research, and former students pursuing academic research.
Sarah has opened the door to research for students of all ages at her school. Her commitment to helping young people engage in research is inspiring.
OUTSTANDING PARTNER
The ZeroAvia team behind our Future Flight project have gone above and beyond to inspire and educate students in the pursuit of greener flight.
BEST NEW SCHOOL AWARD
King’s Academy took on two challenging projects in which students demonstrated excellent scientific skills. They will also be host to the SEM next year.
Students from this college continued outside of lesson time, working with Cambridge University to apply machine learning to their research.
Students from Cirencester impressed leading particle physicist, Prof. Alan Barr, with their use of neural networks in the study of Dark Matter.
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION AWARD
Alanna has demonstrated exceptional passion and dedication, overcoming challenging circumstances to provide students with life-changing opportunities in STEM research.
Committed to breaking down barriers and challenging STEM stereotypes, Rachel has actively built networks with local partners and involved parents and carers to support and enhance her students’ learning experience.
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