Bayer - Eco-Minds - Australia

How to apply

Entries now closed

Entries for Australian students wanting to apply for the 2009 Eco-Minds Youth Forum have now closed.

Congratulations to the three Australian students selected for the forum.

They are: Chris Mason (University of Western Australia), Alex Readford (Australian National University) and Chris McLean (University of Wollongong.

Congratulations also to the top 10 finalists. The finalists' essays are downloadable in pdf format by clicking on the links below:

Chris McLean

Chris McLean, University of Wollongong, “Can Australia make the shift to an alternative, base load energy system?”

Alex Readford

Alex Readford, Australian National University, “The role of decentralised renewable micropower generation in a carbon free future.”

Chris Mason

Chris Mason, University of Western Sydney, “DC distribution systems with PV Micro Generation.”

James Tilbury

James Tilbury, Queensland University of Technology, “A discussion essay on the potential for grid-connected photovoltaic systems to replace coal fired power stations.”

Matthew Coggan

Matthew Coggan, University of NSW, “The energy to change.”

Reuben Finighan

Reuben Finighan, The University of Melbourne, “The history of energy in Australia.”

Jane Maxwell

Jane Maxwell, Melbourne University, “Energy supply systems in Australia.”

Jennifer Zhu

Jennifer Zhu, Australian National University, “Energy supply systems in Australia.”

Sacha Krjatian

Sacha Krjatian, University of Western Sydney, “Energy supply systems in Australia.”

Catherine Mah

Catherine Mah, University of Western Australia, “In light of a sunburnt country.”

Information on how to apply for the 2011 Eco-Minds Youth Forum will be published at a later date.

In the meantime, if you have any queries please contact Suzanne Wilson at Bayer Australia.