We have a wonderful reason to be proud! ❤️ Julia Wyrwoł (Class 4d4) and Zuzanna Szymanowska (Class 4d2) have won FIRST PLACE ex aequo in the Silesian ChemTech Challenge, organised by the Faculty of Chemistry at the Silesian University of Technology. Their projects were selected from 18 entries shortlisted for the final! 🥇🥇
Julia presented “Packaging of the Future – A Biodegradable Film Containing Anthocyanins That Detect Food Spoilage”, combining chemistry, innovative materials and environmental awareness.
Inspired by forensic science, Zuzanna developed “The Influence of Lighting Conditions on Spectral Changes in Bloodstains in the Context of Estimating Their Age Using UV-VIS Spectrophotometry”.
Both projects involved genuine research: designing and conducting experiments, using laboratory techniques, analysing results and drawing conclusions, including explaining unexpected findings. The work required scientific rigour, independent thinking and considerable dedication. The girls spent the final days of June and even part of their summer holidays developing their ideas under the supervision of their chemistry teacher, Julia Krzyżyk.
On Friday, 23 October, they presented their findings to representatives of the Silesian University of Technology, answering questions and defending their conclusions.
The competition was supported by the Silesian University of Technology, PWN and FLUOR, and held under the honorary patronage of the Minister of Education, the Mayor of Gliwice, the Polish Chemical Society and the Board of Education in Katowice.
Julia and Zuzanna – congratulations! Your success is a wonderful example of where scientific curiosity, hard work and passion can lead. We are proud of you! ❤️🔬👏
