Advanced Science Essay Competition
The Minds Underground™ STEM Essay Competition is aimed at students in Year 12 (though we welcome younger applicants). We have split the Sciences into numerous scientific fields and will select a winner from each: Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computer Science. The competition provides students with an opportunity to attempt university-level research, hone their scientific writing & argumentative skills and prepare for university interviews. Entrants must choose 1 question to answer from their category.
Submission Deadline: 3rd April 2024.
2024 Biology Essay Competition Questions
01.
What is the most important process in biology?
02.
If a carrot can grow from one cell, why not a human?
Hint: Outline the basic principles/ process first before discussing the reasons.
2024 Chemistry Essay Competition Questions
01.
Select your favourite organic mechanism and talk about it.
Hint: E.g. You could talk about the addition / elimination reaction between an acyl chloride and water.
02.
Why are we carbon based and not silicon based?
2024 Physics Essay Competition Questions
01.
How do physics concepts relate to the development of artificial intelligence, and what is the significance of quantum computing in the AI landscape?
02.
How does quantum mechanics impact our daily lives, and what real-world applications stem from this intriguing field of physics?
2024 Computer Science Essay Competition Questions
01.
What do you think will be the next large advancement in Computer Science Engineering?
02.
Explore the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and discuss its impact on society and daily life.
2024 Maths Essay Competition Questions
01.
Explain Fermat's Last Theorem and its proof by Andrew Wiles, highlighting its historical context and significance in number theory.
02.
Discuss the significance and fascinating properties of prime numbers in mathematics, and explore their applications in the real world.
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