The Northern Ireland Young Scientist Competition was hosted at CAFRE – Loughry Campus on 23 May 2018. The Young Scientist Competition offers undergraduates and postgraduates based in the UK the opportunity to present a food-related project to a panel of food professionals. All finalists receive 1 year's free membership of IFST + £50.00 prize.
The grand prize was won by Katie Kirk of Queen’s University, Belfast for her presentation on producing a standard protocol for rice cooking to lower GI to provide consumers with diabetes greater flexibility in food choice. She received a £500 prize with an additional £500 to be paid in 6 months on the condition that she is employed in the food industry.
The runner up prize was awarded to Maeve O’Hagan from Queen’s University, Belfast for her presentation on a novel approach to cooking rice to remove cadmium. She received a £250 prize with an additional £250 to be paid in 6 months on the condition that she is employed in the food industry.
Congratulations to all the students who delivered presentations and a big thank you to the judges who attended the event and provided feedback.
Finalists
- Katie Kirk - Queen's University, Belfast - Winner
- Kelly Millar - Queen's University, Belfast
- Anna Monaghan - Queen's University, Belfast
- Maeve O'Hagan - Queen's University, Belfast - Runner-up
- Lai Yung Wong - Ulster University
Sponsors
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following sponsors
- NIFDA - Prizes
- CAFRE - Venue
