YOUNG scientist Amie Trewin, of Kelly College, has won the 11 to 16s age group in a competition organised by the University of Plymouth's faculty of science.
The 'Wild Wild West' competition, run as part of National Science Week, was aimed at raising awareness of problems such as global warming and coastal erosion, but also served to generate interest in science among young people.
Students were asked to look into the future and predict how the South West will be affected by climate change in the next 100 years. Entries featured colourful and imaginative artwork, a selection of which was displayed at the University's Sherwell Centre. There is a possibility the exhibition will move to the Eden Project later in the year.
Judge Dr Matthew Watkinson said that they received more than 300 entries from across the South West and visited 15 schools and colleges with their Science Roadshow.
Amie received £700 worth of science equipment for her college and £100 worth of vouchers for herself, plus a guided tour of the Eden Project during its opening week.
Mark Turner, headmaster of Kelly College said, 'I hope that Amie's award will serve to heighten awareness and enthusiasm for all science subjects amongst our pupils.
'We are very conscious of the need to encourage pupils to consider science based courses at university level and beyond, and such competitions provide a great incentive.'