Science Society President
Quest
As elected president of my state school's science society, I led a group of internationally collaborative science projects.Organised and executed QE Science Week 2020, a two-week event focused on environmental sustainability and conservation, featuring both virtual and in-person activities.- Coordinated daily lunchtime talks with QE alumni and industry experts- Managed and promoted competitions including a themed bake-off, an upcycling challenge, and a random science fact Kahoot quiz to engage students and promote environmental awareness.- Arranged assemblies on diverse topics, from exoplanets to quantum computing, delivered by sixth-form students- Led Geek T-Shirt Day, a fundraising initiative supporting the Woodland Trust and future science projects at QE.- Successfully adapted the event to a hybrid format to overcome the challenges posed by COVID-19, ensuring continued community engagement and educational impact.Wrote and coordinated the collation of student contributions for the termly newsletter, showcasing the highlights and achievements of the society. When I was elected, the society consisted of a small group of 15 students, with me being one of three girls. Widening participation was my main objective during my time as president. When we handed over the science society to the following committee, we had quadrupled extracurricular STEM participation at my school, transforming the society. Organised a series of in-person and virtual guest speakers, broadening student understanding of various scientific fields. Highlights included: - Dr. Ben Goult from the University of Kent on the MESHcode theory for understanding brain and memory function. - Anne D Jungblut presented on the polar microbiome.- Dr. Diane Aston from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining delivered a talk on material science. - Dr. Ben Still from St. Paul's School used LEGO analogies to explain particle physics.- Mark Moreton to discuss veterinary careers.