Archie named Rocky's Young Scientist of the Year
Published on 26 February, 2003
Glenmore State High School student Archie Gee has been named Siemens Young Scientist of the Year after winning the Great Australian Science Relay Quiz.
Archie won the quiz while attending the CQU Siemens Science Experience in Rockhampton recently. About 50 people attended this event which targeted Year 9 students who had an interest in science or technology.
Director of the CQU Siemens Science Experience, Sheila Jeffery said the program aimed to give students “hands-on” experience in a variety of science-based fields.
“During the day we gained experience in a variety of fields such as sports science, electronics, engineering and robotics. I really liked the robotics,” Archie said.
“On the last day I went in the quiz and won it. I was really surprised to win. It was because of the quiz that I was named Young Scientist of the Year,” Archie explained.
As part of the award, Archie was presented with a special pen which has been given a ‘work-out’ since school started back last month.
Archie’s mother Angela Gee said she was delighted and very proud of her son for winning the award.
“I always knew he had good general knowledge, particularly when it came to science,” Ms Gee said.
“He has always been interested in watching documentaries and science shows on television.
Mrs Jeffery said Siemens Science Experience provided an excellent opportunity for students to experience science at a tertiary level along with the many different science based careers available. She hoped the program motivated and encouraged students to continue science-based studies in upper secondary school year and at University.
Archie said he was enjoying studying science at school and was considering engineering or architecture as a career.
The Siemens Science Experience, hosted by Central Queensland University, was organised in conjunction with the Science Schools Foundation and was sponsored by world-renowned technology company Siemens Ltd. The Siemens Science Experience is a national program with similar programs held all over Australia.
Above: Angela Gee congratulates her son Archie on his Young Scientist of the Year award win.
Left: Archie Gee thrilled with his new pen which came with the title of Young Scientist of the Year.