Ava Boyt – our Rotary National Science Forum sponsored participant 2024.
Ava spoke to us on 23 January. Ava was selected as the Queenstown Rotary sponsored attendee at the 2-week duration annual forum, just concluded at Auckland University. The forum provides science students with insights into a wide range of science pathways that helps participants decide their future careers in science. The participants resided in a University Hall of Residence.
Ava’s presentation provided a real insight into the value of our Club’s investment in this significant Rotary forum.
Modules included:
- Nutrition
- Food technology
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Robotics
- Games technology
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Molecular biology
- Bio-medicine
- Bio-engineering
- Sports science
The forum began on a high note - the opening Guest Speaker was ‘Nano Girl’ – Dr Michelle Dickinson. A neurologist later spoke. Visits included the TVNZ studios and a technical visit to the Air Force facility.
Other activities included Volleyball (Ava’s red team won every game), Debating (her team reached the finals), a Talent Quest, and a Formal Dinner. A free day to explore downtown Auckland was also included.
Ava was ‘eternally’ grateful for the opportunity that Queenstown Rotary has provided her in choosing a science career. She is currently leaning towards Bio-Engineering in 2025.
