Students
The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition takes place from 12th to 16th January 2010. Here is some information that will help you in preparing for the exhibition.
Entry conditions
Who can enter, how to enter, entry forms and checklist
The category choice
You can enter an individual or group project under four different categories
Where to start?
Where to get ideas and some planning and research tips
Advice from a BT Young Scientist of the year
Watch the video interview with Aisling Judge, BT Young Scientist winner 2007
One Page Proposal
Tips about writing this vital document which summarizes your project
Your Project Book
Tips about writing this vital document which details your project
Your Project Diary
Both individual and group entries must keep a diary, it forms a vital part of your 3 project elements.
Your Visual display
Tips on how to create a good display
Helpful Hints
Before you go any further there are a few simple questions you must ask yourself
Important guidelines for data collection
Read about how to collect and compare data results and sampling techniques
External help
Is help allowed?
Common mistakes
Learn from the mistakes of others
What the judges look for
Tips and advice from the judges
What happens next?
The selection process and how to query the results
Plagiarism
Rules about plagiarism and ethics as well as a note about patents and copyright
