Our Jonk Fuerschers, David, Bartek, Ella, Amélia, Alina and Illona with Sousana and Guillaume share their impressions of the COP 28. Our six young scientist had the opportunity to share their Jonk Fuerscher project in the BENELUX pavilion.
Have an insight into the experience and what they thought of this decisive international event, that brings together countries from all around the world, to discuss planetary issues related to the climate.  As insiders, what did they learn from this historique moment.

The Luxembourg International Science Expo (LISE) 2023 hosted by the FJSL from the 27th September to the 1st of October has come to an end with a bang! Listen into this episode, to hear from our international projects, from Portugal, Turkey and Austria, as well as from our national participant Alexander Lebedev.

Discovery their projects and hear all about their experience at LISE 2023. If this has intrigued you, go check out our FJSL Youtube channel to watch our LISE recap movie, to give you a better glimpse into what is to come for LISE 2024!

Happy listening!

In this captivating episode, join us as we delve into the outstanding research conducted by David Delli Zotti. Discover how he embarked on a mission to determine which biodiesels, derived from everyday vegetable oils such as olive, sesame, sunflower, canola, and corn oil, have the optimum combustion properties.

His great project awarded him 2 prizes at the National Jonk Fuerscher Contest, the United Nations Climate Change conference (COP 28) and the International Swiss Talent forum.

David shares his vision for the future and his plans to expand his groundbreaking project. Discover the driving force behind his idea to recycle cooking oil and eliminate the pollution and damage it causes. From the early stages of curiosity to the realization of a sustainable solution, our guest reveals the main moments that shaped this journey.

Don't miss out on this new episode that shines a light on the young scientist's  project and his remarkable efforts to drive positive change in the world. It's time to get inspired and discover how biodiesels can pave the way for a cleaner and greener future.

Christopher Gargiulo and Thomas Litt, participants of the 52 National Jonk Fuerscher contests and winners of the prestigious Expo Sciences Denmark award, discuss their passion for science with podcast host Hanna Siemaszko. 

Their project, Neptune, which came 2nd in the Expo Sciences Denmark, was on how water flow can be converted to energy, listen to their development journey for their 3D model, how they started with the project, the issues they faced and why they chose the topic of energy and climate crisis.

An important issue to face, how can we become energy independent and prevent climate change.

It has been a whirlwind year, and after all the hard work of our Young Scientists, the 52nd National Jonk Fuerscher Contest comes to an end.

In this new episode, we will hear from 3 of our Jury members, including the President of the Jury himself, Mr Serge Quazzotti, director of the IPIL.

 After hearing from Serge not only about his role as a Jury President, but also his involvement with IP and more specifically patents, we then hear from a new Jury Member Mrs Maude Pauly, and her first experience as a National Jonk Fuerscher Contest Jury Member! Finally some important recipe tips from Mr Paul Schosseler, on how to succeed in the world of Science.

Dive into this story with Hanna for this 6th episode of Jonk Fuerscher Voices at the helm, enjoy the journey into the world of science competitions, and last but not least, learn all about one of our exciting participants, Noémie Rappenne and her project, as well as her experience with the National Jonk Fuerscher contest! As she says, no need to be afraid, the jury is very kind – so why not join her next year and participate alongside her and many other Young Scientist in the next 2024 Jonk Fuerscher Contest!

References:

Noémie Rappenne’s presentation on stage in front of the judges and her post contest interview:
Noémie Rappene: Optimisation de l'altitude d'une fusée à eau

It is not uncommon for young students to become passionate about particular fields of science, and atomic fusion and fission are both fascinating topics that can capture the imagination of many young learners.

For Alina Liedtke, the passion for atomic fusion and fission may have started with a basic understanding of the structure of atoms and the concept of energy. 

As she delved deeper into the topic, she's been drawn to the intricacies of nuclear fusion and fission reactions, and the incredible amounts of energy that can be released through these processes. 

Perhaps she has even dreamed of a future where humanity harnesses the power of atomic fusion to provide clean, limitless energy for the world?

Or, maybe she has become interested in the ethical considerations surrounding nuclear energy and the potential dangers of atomic weapons.

Whatever the reason for her passion, Alina is part of a long tradition of scientists who have sought to unlock the secrets of the universe and harness the power of the atom. With dedication and hard work, she may one day be able to make her own contributions to this exciting field of study.

Dive into this story with Hanna for this 5th episode of Jonk Fuerscher Voices at the helm, enjoy the journey into the land of atomic energy, and learn about Alina's new project, competing next Month in March! 

References:

Jonk Fuerscher Laureates Krzesimir presentations on stage:
Alina Liedtke: Feasibility of converting from uranium to thorium power plants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmWIjD3arY0&t=387s

In the last episode dedicated to Bartolmej's project and answering the questions about finding inspiration for a project to be presented at the Jonk Fuerscher National Competition, we mentioned Krzesimir's name several times.

It's time to look at the profile of this four-time laureate and young standard bearer of the foundation's values.

His story allows us to understand the importance of perseverance, personal investment in a field he is passionate about, and all that our young people can create when given the means and recognition.

Krzesimir Hyżyk is one of today's most prominent JONK FUERSCHER VOICES, and there is much to be gained by discovering his journey.

Dive into this story with Hanna at the helm, enjoy the journey into the land of science and applied computer programming, and learn about Krzesimir's 5th project, competing next March! 

References:

Krzesimir @TedX: Guide to Teenage Success
Inspired by the success of his own journey Krzesimir Hyżyk shares with you four essential elements that stand behind his achievements. Krzesimir advices parents, schools, governments and enterprises how to support teenagers in accomplishing their goals.
https://www.ted.com/talks/krzesimir_hyzyk_guide_to_teenage_success?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Jonk Fuerscher Laureates Krzesimir presentations on stage:
Krzesimir Hyżyk: A Typical Meteorological Year for Luxembourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiV2_KN0xg8

Krzesimir HYŻYK: Artificial Intelligence tree classifier of aerial forest images
https://youtu.be/iovVXZLOC0M
 

In our last episode, Bartlomiej introduced the outlines of his project to the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development Joëlle Welfring and COP27 Luxembourg delegation. It is time to dive in and learn more about what it takes for a school student in 2022 to deal with Artificial Intelligence!

During this conversation with Hanna, you will learn about AI, how to get into coding, where to find relevant databases and eventually learn about many exciting projects if you are still looking for inspiration!

Is coding THAT difficult to learn?
How to find inspiration for the contest?

Dive in with Hanna in this second episode of Jonk Fuerscher Voices!

References:

Jonk Fuerscher Laureates presentations:

Nowak Bartlomiej - Simulation and Prediction of CO2 Emissions Using an Artificial Neural Network
https://youtu.be/CXbxhgaShOk

In order to prepare them for next year’s COP which they will have a chance to go to, we managed to schedule an online meeting with the Luxembourgish COP27 delegation live from Sharm El-Sheikh and our four NAtional Jonk Fuerscher Contest 22 laureates.
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development Joëlle Welfring and her delegates offered a unique opportunity to our four Jonk Fuerscher laureates
 to discover the backstage of the COP27 in preparation for their trip to the United Arab Emirates to attend the COP28.

How to become a member of the Luxembourg delegation for such a large-scale mission?
What are the stakes of the 2022 edition?
What role can civil society and young scientists play during the conference?

Dive in with Hanna in this second episode of Jonk Fuerscher Voices!

References:

Jonk Fuerscher Laureates presentations:

Nowak Bartlomiej - Simulation and Prediction of CO2 Emissions Using an Artificial Neural Network
https://youtu.be/CXbxhgaShOk

Alina Liedtke: Feasibility of converting from uranium to thorium power plants
https://youtu.be/AmWIjD3arY0

Amelia HATCH & Ella THAM: Food Fraud  Adulterated Milk in Luxembourg
https://youtu.be/ER33J2WwUuw

CARBONNERD Project:
https://carbonnerd.list.lu

FJSL Science: Next - Online Event 
Discussion on the latest IPCC Report Climate Change 2022 with Andrew Ferrone and Dana Lang
https://youtu.be/alCTg_E7eMU

To launch our brand new podcasting endeavour we decided to record during our Expo-sciences 2022 event that showcases the work of young scientists from Luxembourg and all the corners of the world. We briefly talked to our director, Sousana Eang, to then move to the heart of our event, the young scientists who were: Uri Sadan Yarchi from Israel, Rayene Frej from Tunisia, and Lynn Schneider, Theodor Stanica and Christopher Gargiulo from Luxembourg. This was an occasion for us to discuss nuclear fusion with cylindrical capsules, cleaning solar panels, creating bioplastic and energy production methods in Luxembourg. What a treat!