Piotr Lazarek from Dulwich College was awarded the Young Scientific Instrument Maker Award at The Big Bang Fair.

Piotr in year 12, wowed the judges with his project ‘BMS for Solar Powered UAV’s’. As part of the project, Piotr sensed an opportunity and decided to design such a device, initiating a project and then a prototype of the device which deals with solar power management issues.

The Young Scientific Instrument Maker Award recognises a project that demonstrates the practical application of a scientific and engineering methodology to a real-world problem.

Piotr will receive £500 and a certificate. Piotr will also have the opportu to become a SIM apprentice, where he will be linked to an experienced senior mentor who will support and mentor him throughout his studies until university graduation.

As an apprentice, he will also be eligible for a bursary of £500 per year for each year of his undergraduate course for a maximum of four years.

Piotr from Dulwich College was chosen from over 300 young people from across the country to be a finalist of The Big Bang Competition, an annual contest designed to recognise and reward young people’s achievements in all areas of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), as well as helping them build skills and confidence in project-based work.

Piotr was also awarded the runners up prize in the Senior Engineering Category at The Big Bang Competition, where he takes home £250, a trophy and a certificate.