The badge is awarded to a VILNIUS TECH student or researcher for preparing and presenting a research paper at the Conference for Young Scientists SCIENCE – FUTURE OF LITHUANIA. Preparing and defending the research encourages critical and analytical thinking, the ability to respond to questions or criticism from fellow researchers. Speaking in front of scientific committee also builds confidence and public speaking skills that are valuable in both academic and professional settings. Competences acquired:
• Scientific literacy
• Analytical thinking
• Engineering thinking
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Communication
• Creativity and innovation