FIVE young York scientists have showcased their work to politicians and expert judges at Westminster.
The trip to London by the University of York PhD students was part of the annual SET for Britain poster competition, with 210 early-career or early-career researchers being assessed by academics and professionals.
Four York researchers – Amy Sawtell, 27, Emily Johnston, 25, and Amanda Barnes, 27, all from the department of biology, and Dr Isabelle Winder, 26, from the department of archaeology – displayed posters of their research in the biological and biomedical sciences session.
Christiana Kitsiou, 24, from the department of chemistry, entered her work in the chemistry section having also been shortlisted from hundreds of applicants to take part in the House of Commons event.
Dr Winder said: “I got into research because I think my field, human evolution, is fascinating and am very keen to share my results and enthusiasm with others.”
Amanda said the event allowed her to showcase her research into using injectable materials and stem cells for knee repair in osteoarthritis to MPs Andrew Miller MP, who is chairman of the parliamentary and scientific committee, said the researchers were “the architects of our future”.
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