We are delighted to announce that Year 11 student Karissa Singh has won the top blog prize in the prestigious She Talks Science school blog.   

Organised by Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge, the award shows how the college is committed to enhancing opportunities for outstanding young women. The college have set up the She Talks Science blog to allow young women to engage with others who share their passion for science. Blog entries include contributions from those fascinated by a science project at school, to those involved in pioneering research with international implications.

Karissa’s research, entitled The Invisible Importance of Tears, scientifically investigated the different emotions and responses associated with tears. Did you know that crying plays an important role in alleviating stress? You can read Karissa’s blog here. 

We spoke to Karissa about her blog, she said: “Ever since I was young, I was always intrigued by science and the human body so this competition was the perfect opportunity to pursue the answers to my own questions through extended research.

“It was only after seeing my own teardrops fall on my hand that I began to question the composition of tears and their purpose for the body. Further research inspired me to write about the prospective medical use of tears and very soon, I had pulled together an idea for my blog entry: The Invisible Importance of Tears.

“I would like to thank Mrs Smart (Head of Science) for giving me this opportunity which helped me to think outside the box and discover so much more about a subject that I am deeply interested in.”