2022 National Jonk Fuerscher Contest awards Ceremony
On Sunday the 20th of March 2022, 61 young scientists divided into 41 teams received their awards for projects ranging from Biology, Engineering and Medicine to Physics and Humanities as part of the “51st National Jonk Fuerscher Contest”.
Everyone is a winner!
This year, the contest was back at full strength in a format that allowed young scientists to present their projects and in the presence of the public. FJSL activities promote cooperation and communication for our young science enthusiasts to thrive
Organised by the FJSL, our event saw HRH Prince Guillaume meet our young contestants, along with their friends, families and other science enthusiasts during an open doors event.
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister, Mr. Xavier Bettel and the Minister of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development, Mrs. Carole Dieschbourg, joined all the young participants aged 11-21 on stageand in front of a large audience at Forum Geesseknäppchen to reward the projects for their efforts according to their age and the quality of their work. Consequently, the most promising projects will represent Luxembourg in international competitions in the US, Taiwan, at the COP27 in Egypt and at the prestigious European Union Contest for Young Scientists funded by the European Commission. Other awards consists of internships, forums and international scientific activities.
The FJSL proudly presents the 11 projects that have been distinguished by the jury for the most renowned international activities. Please also find below the full list of projects to represent the Grand Duchy at international competitions and programmes.
ISSI Weizman Institute – Israel - virtual edition: Sponsored by Matanel Foundation
Federica Maestri (19), University of Luxembourg “ALS: WHEN GENETICS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY COME TOGETHER”
Regeneron ISEF – 2022 edition: Sponsored by FJSL
Skye Beck (16), International School of Luxembourg “AN EXPLORATION OF THE EFFECTS OF DIET ON CANCER AND ANGIOGENESIS”
Glenn Partsch (17), International School of Luxembourg “TO WHAT EXTENT IS THERE A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHOSPHORUS AND NITROGEN CONCENTRATIONS AND EXCESSIVE CYANOBACTERIA GROWTH IN SIMULATED UPPER SÛRE LAKE CONDITIONS”
27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Egypt: Sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Sustainable development
Alina LIEDTKE (16), International School of Luxembourg “FEASIBILITY OF CONVERTING FROM URANIUM TO THORIUM POWER PLANTS”
Bartłomiej NOWAK (16), École Européenne I “SIMULATION AND PREDICTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS USING AN ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK”
Amelia Hatch (17), Ella Tham (17), International School of Luxembourg (ISL) “FOOD FRAUD: ADULTERATED MILK IN LUXEMBOURG”
TISF – Taipei: Sponsored by Paul Wurth
Pierre ROTH (19), Lycée Michel Rodange (LMRL) “MODULAR RUBIK’S CUBE CONTRAPTION”
Alp Eren Baybes (17), International School of Luxembourg (ISL) “THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT SYNTHESIS METHODS AND CATALYSTS ON CRUDE ASPIRIN”
Petra STRAGA (17), International School of Luxembourg (ISL) “BACTERIA WITH HEADPHONES”
Expo-Sciences Europe MILSET, Romania: sponsored by Fondation Nicolas et Jean-Paul Lanners
Arvīds ANDERSONS (17), International School of Luxembourg (ISL) “A COMPARISON OF TOOTHPASTE AT BACTERIAL INHIBITION”
Alexandra SENN (17), Paulina DEN OTTER (17), École Européenne I “ANALYSIS OF SLEEPING PATTERNS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ITS EFFECTS”
Science Trip to Germany: Sponsored by FJSL
Jan PODOLAN (12) Ecole Primaire Kirchberg, Maciej GORAJ (13), European School I
“CHAUSSETTE UTILE”
Séléna, Sofia and Shérine EL HAFIDI (15), Lycée Michel Lucius
“HOW APPLES KEEP THE DOCTOR AWAY”
Agrima MATHUR (16), Bárbara SILVA DIAS (18) École internationale de Differdange et d’Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE)
“THE MATHURDIAS STRUCTURE”
Theodor STANICA (14), Christopher GARGIULO (14), Athénée de Luxembourg (AL)
“ANALYSING ENERGY PRODUCTION METHODS AND VIEWING LUXEMBOURG’S ENERGY INPUT IN RELATION TO THESE METHODS”
Sofia ALMEIDA CARREGADO (14), Karina ORBIELIANTS (14) École Privée Notre-Dame (Sainte- Sophie) (EPND) - École luxembourgeoise
“TOUCHSCREEN FÄHIGER NAGELLACK”
Sofia GRUDNITCKAIA (14), International School of Luxembourg (ISL)
“UNIVERSE IN OUR HEAD”
Aryaman ARORA (16) Andrew GARGIULO (16) Anthony VINCENS (17), Athénée de Luxembourg (AL)
“USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO DETECT EARTHQUAKES WITH SEISMOGRAPHIC DATA”
Klaartje WARMOES (14) Altheona PALACIO (16), Lycée Michel Lucius (LML)
“DOES MOSS GROW ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TREES?”
Le Printemps des sciences – Morocco: Sponsored by Anefore of the European Commission
Arnit DEY (14), Punyabhalan SENTHILKUMAR (14), Lycée Michel Lucius (LML)
“2020FORALL”
Morgan CSARNO PEKLAR (16), St. George’s International School a.s.b.l.
“ORMCRYPT – ENCRYPTION DECRYPTION PROGRAM”
Sebastian ROE (14), St. George’s International School a.s.b.l.
“DOES THE IMPROPER STORAGE OF ASPIRIN COMPROMISE ITS POTENCY?”
Expo régionale Cirasti – Toulouse: Sponsored by Anefore of the European Commission
Gonçalo Rafael FONSECA CORREIA (15), Lycée Bel-Val
“100% KLIMASCHUTZMOTOR”
Aikaterina KARAGEORGIADI (17), Lycée Michel Lucius (LML)
“COLOUR, HOW IT AFFECTS EMOTION AND ITS ASSOCIATIONS”
Francine ABEN (17), Lynn SCHNEIDER (17),Atert Lycée, Redange (ALR)
“BIOPLASTIQUE À BASE D’AMIDON”
Mobisciences Spain - International Congress of Young Researchers, Zaragoza: Sponsored by Anefore of the European Commission
Ekaterina STOLNAYA (15), St. George’s International School a.s.b.l.
“WHICH QUALITIES MAKE A LIPSTICK THE BEST ONE”
Daniel JENKIN (15), Athénée de Luxembourg (AL)
“AN INVESTIGATION OF MUSICAL CONSONANCE AND DISSONANCE”
Benjamin FRANK (18), Lycée Classique de Diekirch (LCD)
“WHAT ARE VIROPHAGES?”
Daniil MURZYKAEV (15), École internationale de Differdange et d’Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE)
”THEORY OF INEVITABILITY OF DEMOCRATIC STATES”
Euro Space Center – Belgium: Sponsored by ESC & FJSL
Rodion ZAICHIKOV (11) Lorentzweiler Ecole
“MATERIALIEN UND PRODUKTIONSPARAMETER FÜR 3D-DRUCKER-ANTRIEBSSYSTEME”
Leo GOMES (13), École Privée Notre-Dame (Sainte-Sophie) (EPND) - École luxembourgeoise “BEI WELCHER TEMPERATUR GIBT ES DIE GRÖSSTE COLA-MENTOS FONTÄNE? EXPERIMENTE ZUR TEMPERATURABHÄNGIGKEIT DER COLA MENTOS REAKTION”
PerspektivForum Karrierewege – Jugend forscht: Sponsored by Jugend forscht & FJSL
Jénifer MENDES SINGH (17), Anne-Marie BACK (17), Lina BENALI (17), Lycée Classique de Diekirch (LCD)
“LA DIVERSITÉ DES SOLS AU LUXEMBOURG”
London International Youth Science Forum - UK: sponsored by Alphonse Weicker Foundation
Krzesimir HYŻYK (16), European School I
“ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TREE CLASSIFIER OF AERIAL FOREST IMAGES”
Max GOLD (17), St. George’s International School a.s.b.l.
“SOLVING CHEMISTRY AND MATHEMATICAL EQUATIONS USING PYTHON”
European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) - Leiden NL: sponsored by the European Commission
Sophie BARBERON (16), International School of Luxembourg (ISL)
“BIEN LIRE - AN APPLICATION FOR IOS”
Esha GOENKA (18), International School of Luxembourg (ISL)
“OPTIMISING UV EXPOSURE TO INHIBIT ESCHERICHIA COLI GROWTH”
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Cologne, GERMANY: Sponsored by Sogeprom
Charlotte Kramer (17), International School of Luxembourg (ISL)
“NOTES ON SPACEFLIGHT”
International Swiss Talent Forum (ISTF) sponsored by Schweizer Jugend forscht
Luisa GOMIERO (18), International School of Luxembourg
“THE IMPACT OF CAFFEINE ON ENZYME-CATALYZED REACTIONS”
Science-Expo Bruxelles: sponsored by Jeunesses Scientifiques and FJSL
Zeina Faye NIANG (17), Nora KANINI (17), Joy Osadebawem DANIEL (17), École internationale de Differdange et d’Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE)
“IS PREVENTION BETTER THAN CURE?”