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糖心Vlog scientists take their research to Parliament

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    Tue 14 Mar 17

Salma Alarefi with Harwich and North 糖心Vlog MP Bernard Jenkin

Two early-stage 糖心Vlog scientists from the presented their research to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges at the House of Commons, as part of the event.

The annual poster competition involves more than 200 early stage or early career researchers presenting their work.

Researcher 鈥檚 poster was on her work on improving hand control and giving sensory feedback to below-the-elbow amputees.

"Having the opportunity to present the DeTOP project to the judges and MPs was an enjoyable experience,鈥 said Ana. 鈥漁ur work attracted a lot of attention from MPs and the public, which is what STEM for BRITAIN is about, so I'm happy I had the chance to present here."

Also presenting her research was PhD student , whose poster was on the detection of micro water leakages in residences. She said: "Having the honour to present my work at the House of Commons was a truly enjoyable event which emphasised and reinforced the importance of diversity and equality in education. I had a marvellous opportunity to discuss my research with MPs, academics and like-minded researchers, who in turn showed a great interest in my project and highlighted the positive contribution of my studies towards the future of management of the UK鈥檚 natural resources."

Stephen Metcalfe MP, Chairman of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, said: 鈥淭his annual competition is an important date in the parliamentary calendar because it gives MPs an opportunity to speak to a wide range of the country鈥檚 best young researchers.

鈥淭hese early career engineers, mathematicians and scientists are the architects of our future and STEM for BRITAIN is politicians鈥 best opportunity to meet them and understand their work.鈥