Amy emphasises the importance of creativity in research and innovation, illustrating how unconventional ideas and perseverance drive progress towards tackling global issues and shaping the future. Hello, my name is Amy, I’m in Year 11 currently getting ready to take my GCSEs. Science is my passion, especially chemistry and physics. In the future I would like to work in material science, I’m particularly interested in the application of science to tackle climate change. In my spare time I enjoy playing electric guitar and ukulele. I also have an extensive collection of rocks and minerals! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx