Raimonda, the winner of the “Researchers Grand Prix” competitors: from chemical experiments to startup concepts | Enterprise

Raimonda is a chemist at present finding out on the Division of Nanotechnology on the Middle for Bodily and Technological Sciences (FTMC). In accordance with the scientist, she and her group are growing sensors that could possibly be used to detect numerous analytes (substances) (corresponding to ailments, allergens, pollution, and so on.). The scientist additionally notes that she makes use of the expertise of molecular polymer imprints.

The scientist additionally notes that she makes use of the expertise of molecular polymer imprints. Floor modification is being carried out, which might permit using supplies in a wider, extra focused method, with a purpose to enhance properties. So, Raimonda’s discipline of analysis is de facto spectacular, however I’m wondering what made her select the trail of a scientist, does she have time for different actions, the place does she get inspiration, what does she dream about sooner or later?

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Raimonda comes from Marijampolė, a stupendous metropolis the place very form and close-knit individuals stay. In accordance with the chemist, science has at all times been near her, whilst a baby she had a dream of turning into a scientist. So, after not contemplating this path for a very long time, he selected it.

“I’m proud and proud of the chosen path – I purpose for distinctive ends in science, I wish to defend my dissertation and get a doctorate diploma. I really like innovation, I’m blissful to contribute to the popularization of science, proving that science creates a greater life for us, so its innovations should be publicized and put into apply. It is extremely vital that the conclusions of the dissertation don’t stay within the college laboratory or library.

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That’s the reason I participated within the “Researchers Grand Prix 2023″ competitors. Successful first place was a really motivating evaluation, an vital achievement that gave me not solely larger recognition and information of the setting, but additionally elevated self-confidence. The competitors opened up different prospects and paths. I met many fascinating people who find themselves taken with science and using its innovations in enterprise”, says Raimonda with a smile.

Nevertheless, in accordance with the winner, many “Everests” must be overcome with a purpose to attain the heights of science. Raimonda, who made the viewers gasp along with her oratorical abilities on the remaining of the competitors, says that the trail to self-knowledge, motivation and studying and enchancment is just not paved with roses, it requires loads of effort.

“I at all times have a number of actions subsequent to science. Due to this fact, I’ve an aspiration, I’m searching for options on learn how to harmonize and mix all this, utilizing completely different information and abilities. I’m very blissful that on this competitors I used to be capable of apply the expertise of collaborating in public actions, and never solely the treasures of information found in science and my abilities, the braveness to be on stage,” says Raimonda.

In terms of writing the thesis, in addition to the standard work and actions of the laureate, Raimonda very overtly advised that she additionally experiences such difficulties as human dilemmas relating to self-regulation, generally it’s tough to encourage herself, as a result of the researched expertise requires a very giant period of time, consideration, information and competence . Regardless of the life challenges that come up, the scientist doesn’t lack drive and doesn’t cover that she connects her future not solely with scientific analysis, but additionally secretly goals of founding her personal enterprise – a startup.

The conclusion of Raimonda’s need was given an awesome begin by collaborating within the “Researchers Grand Prix 2023” competitors – after profitable the competitors, she was invited to take part within the “Baltic Sandbox Ventures” program – a start-up enterprise incubator, the place she gained actual and significant expertise and information about enterprise creation.

Throughout the interview, Raimonda stated that on the trail of science, which is usually darkish and foggy, the very idea of science and information offers mild – in spite of everything, science is the engine of society’s progress, which offers the chance to find undiscovered distances. In accordance with the winner of the competitors, she was at all times fascinated by the seriousness of scientists, however on the identical time their freedom, alternatives, journeys (conferences, internships). Alternatives to mix science with enterprise.

One of many actions that helped her develop as an individual was her resolution to discovered the group Jaunimas YRA. This exercise was born throughout my research, out of nice dedication to my nation and understanding how vital it’s to teach and practice younger individuals. Raimonda works right here actively even at present – along with many of the younger individuals who have left the area, the younger scientist contributes to the employment of younger individuals, the expansion and growth of actions within the Marijampole area.

The lady is blissful that her fixed work and efforts to unite the group had been appreciated – the scientist was awarded the St. Jurgis (patron of Marijampole) medal, for vital social actions for the advantage of younger individuals and selling the title of Marijampole.

On the finish of the interview, Raimonda smiles and says that in the mean time loads of new concepts are born in her head, which can most likely strengthen her much more not solely as an individual, however the implementation of concepts will even contribute to the progress of Lithuanian science and the creation of improvements. Regardless of her nice aspirations for the long run, the interviewer emphasizes that it will be significant to not “lose your self” on the trail of science, volunteering and enterprise – care for your psycho-emotional well being, take pleasure in life, journey and most significantly – love what you do!

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