What is the Youth Summit?
The Youth Summit is a free online one-day event bringing together sixth-form and college students, aged 16 to 18, from around the country to explore the strengths and limitations of forensic science and how it interacts with the judicial system in the UK and internationally.
This year’s Youth Summit will take place on Wednesday 2 November 2022 using the I’m a Scientist online platform.
The morning session will give students a taster into forensic science, how it is presented using maths and statistics, and its strengths and limitations as it relates to the judicial system. After a morning break students will examine three real-life cases and discuss them with experts and peers in facilitated text-based chats.
After lunch, we will reveal the outcomes of the cases and discuss the impact of forensic science on this vital part of society. This will feed into the development of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES being presented by Dame Sue Black.
In the Youth Summit, students can:
- Use critical thinking skills when debating topics with peers
- Form and express opinions based on evidence presented
- Gain confidence by asking questions
- Engage with peers from across the country
Who is the event for?
This event is ideal for any post-16 student with interests across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, giving them a stimulating and educationally enriching opportunity as they engage in facilitated, text-based, peer-to-peer discussions with other young people.
Teachers should consider prioritising students who are currently studying STEM subjects who would benefit from an online peer-to-peer debating experience.
We encourage schools to prioritise Pupil Premium students where possible.
⚠️ The subject matter will involve violent crimes and may be challenging. It will be addressed in a sensitive and appropriate manner for an audience of 16-18 year olds. ⚠️
However, all students and their teachers should consider whether such content is appropriate for their own individual circumstances.
Read more at the Royal Institution – https://www.rigb.org/education/