UNESCO awards $4000 prize for Best Research Award in the "Realise the Dream" Event to Jake Martin of Cambridge High School

UNESCO is thrilled to present the $4000 best research award for the top

senior student in "Realise the Dream".

UNESCO is the only United Nations specialised agency with a specific mandate

to promote science and education. "Realise the Dream" sits within UNESCO's

commitment to science and its recognition of the role the application of

science plays in international cooperation towards peace, human rights and

development.

The best research Year 12/13 award was presented by Dr Andrew Matthews,

Deputy Chair of the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO, last night at

a celebratory awards dinner held at the Te Papa. The $4000 award was given

to Jake Martin (17) from Cambridge High School for "The Wood Powered Engine".

In this project, Jake developed an engine that could run on wood with a view

to turning biomass energy and waste streams into a useable energy source for

transport use.

"Jake's approach of learning by doing, perseverance and intuition shows that

innovation is alive and well in New Zealand and it is through such efforts

that the New Zealand economy will be transformed" Dr Matthews said.

The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is pleased to partner with the

Royal Society of New Zealand in the "Genesis Energy Realise the Dream Event".

The national awards build upon and promote the enterprise, inventiveness and

excellence of some of New Zealand's best young scientists and researchers.

It ensures that science and technology have bright and dynamic future in New

Zealand.
 

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