Looking back on the year 2021

1 Feb 2022 Vlasta Štěpánová

Last year was not easy, nevertheless we managed to carry out a number of activities and some of us were awarded for these results. See what the year 2021 was from the perspective of our group.

Used photos: Radek Miča, Tomáš Škoda

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Anna Podmanická's achievement at Regeneron ISEF 2025 Global Science Fair

Anna Podmanická, a gifted student from Gymnázium Jura Hronca, secured 4th place at the prestigious Regeneron ISEF 2025 finals in Ohio, USA. Her project on wastewater purification impressed the expert jury and earned her a special award from the King Abdulaziz & his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity. The success of the Slovak AMAVET delegation at this competition was further highlighted by Adam Kovalčík’s overall victory.
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A weeklong testing of plasma treatment in company Nano Medical

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EDUC-WIDE Knowledge Exchange Scheme workshop for Micro and nanotechnology

Dušan Kováčik participated in the EDUC-WIDE Knowledge Exchange Scheme for Micro and nanotechnology workshop held at the Department of Microsystems, Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge in Norway. The workshop was aimed at exploring research collaboration opportunities with international research teams in the field of nanotechnology. Participants had the opportunity to visit the laboratories and learn about the instrumentation and technologies available at the department.
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Global Winner of The Earth Prize 2025!

CONGRATULATION to Anna Podmanická (19) and Tomáš Čermák (18)! These young students have become the Global Winner of The Earth Prize 2025! Innovative water treatment solution PURA uses light and plasma technology to purify water from antibiotics and resistant bacteria. Their system offers energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions with potential for global impact.