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Welcome to the 10 th annual SciFest organised in the North Western region by the Institute of Technology Sligo, at the Knocknarea Arena (Multi-purpose area) on Tuesday 9th of May 2017

SciFest The SciFest science fairs programme is a national initiative founded in 2006 to encourage a love of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) through active, collaborative, inquiry-based learning. The programme offers an innovative way to expose students to, and enhance their understanding of, STEM subjects. Own choice of topic, collaboration, hands-on activities, presentation skills and recognition of work done are all attractive aspects of SciFest. The emphasis on real-world problems helps make STEM relevant to all students. They grow in confidence, develop their critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills and become aware of the variety of exciting careers associated with a STEM qualification.

The SciFest programme was launched nationwide in 2008 and grew so rapidly that three more strands were added in 2011. Currently, the four strands of SciFest are: SciFest@School (in-house science fairs in schools); SciFest@College (14 IoTs and St Mary’s Derry host regional science fairs for second-level students); a national final held in Dublin; and participation in international competitions – the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in America and the International Environment and Sustainability Project Olympiad (INESPO) in The Hague.

SciFest continues to grow. In 2014 over 6000 second-level students participated, making SciFest one of the largest science fairs of its kind in Europe. Since 2008 more than of 28,000 second-level students have participated in the programme. The increasing popularity of SciFest reflects the fact that it is accessible, inclusive and free to enter, while recognising diversity and the uniqueness of the individual.

This Year SciFest Celebrates Ten Years of Science for All

In 2006 I Sheila PorterFounder and CEO, SciFest Ltd(T: +353 1 298 8312 M: +353 86 379 6143 E: [email protected] W: www.scifest.ie) approached Brian Murray of the Institute of Technology, Tallagh, Dublin ([email protected]) with the idea that there should be something out there for all the students that didn’t, for various reasons, get the opportunity to participate in a science fair.

Brian was very enthusiastic about the idea and hosted two very successful SciFest science fairs in ITT in 2006 and 2007. Building on this Sheila approached Intel and SFI Discover and as a result the project was launched nationwide from the Science Gallery in Dublin.

In that year 9 Institutes of Technology hosted SciFest science fairs: ITT, AIT, IT Carlow, DIT, IT Sligo, Tipperary Institute, Institute of Technology Tralee, WIT, LIT. Since that the project has gone from strength to strength, see below.

Year Year Exhibitors Projects1 2008 1612 6802 2009 1980 8363 2010 2649 10974 2011 3275 13645 2012 4059 17546 2013 5368 22627 2014 6059 25948 2015 7202 30609 2016 8084 3519Totals 40288 1716610Totals

‘SciFest has been a hugely enriching and positive experience for the entire school community at St. Mary’s. It provides an excellent opportunity to get the students actively involved in Science in a fun and engaging way as well as facilitating students and teachers to work collaboratively to develop valuable key skills. For an all-girls school focusing on the promotion of Science, the SciFest experience is a critical support. The joy of seeing students showcasing their work and communicating their ideas to others is immensely encouraging and motivational for everyone involved.’

Ms. Evelyn McLoughlin, Principal, St Mary’s Holy Faith Secondary School, Killester, Dublin 5

Spring was definitely in the air on the 1 February as SciFest 2017 was officially launched in St Mary’s Holy Faith Secondary School Killester by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD. It was a very special day for SciFest as the 2017 programme celebrates ten very successful years of encouraging second-level students of all backgrounds and abilities to have confidence in themselves, take up the challenge and try ‘science’. It is this inclusiveness and the encouragement of all participants that sets SciFest apart. The programme recognises how important it is to build a rapport with students across a diverse range of demographic backgrounds.

Students from Mary’s Holy Faith Secondary School Killester at the launch of SciFest 2017

Having run two very successful pilot SciFest science fairs in the Institute of Technology Tallaght SciFest was launched nationwide in 2008 supported by Discover Science and Engineering and Intel Ireland. That year nine institutes of technology hosted SciFest science fairs with more than 1600 students presenting 680 projects. In 2009 the number of institutes involved increased to 14 and the first ever SciFest was held in Northern Ireland. Over the years SciFest has expanded at a phenomenal rate. In 2011 two new levels of participation were introduced, school based SciFest science fairs (SciFest@School) and a national final. Nobody could have predicted how successful the

programme would become. In the 2016 SciFest 16 regional (SciFest@College) fairs, 57 local (SciFest@School) fairs and a national final took place with more than 8000 students participating.

In 2012 SciFest was set up as a not-for-profit company with charitable status and for the first time winners from the national final participated in Intel ISEF (Intel International Science and Engineering Fair) in America. This introduced an international aspect which was further expanded in 2015 with participation in INESPO (International Environment & Sustainability Project Olympiad) in the Netherlands. SciFest award winning students participating in these two international fairs have won 7 major award at Intel ISEF and 2 at INESPO thus showing that science education in Ireland is among the best in the world.

Success followed success and in 2013 Boston Scientific came on board alongside Science Foundation Ireland and Intel Ireland as project partners. In that same year the SciFest team were greatly honoured when President Michael D. Higgins agreed to be the sole patron of programme. In 2016 SciFest joined Gaisce-The President’s Award as a Challenge Partner thus opening up new opportunities for students involved in presenting a project at a SciFest science fair or helping to organize a science fair at second or third level.

An important aspect of SciFest is that it affords girls an equal opportunity to participate in a local, stereotype-free, non-threatening environment. Female participation in the programme has risen over the years from 55% in 2008 to 63% in 2016. In the physical sciences category of SciFest in 2016 56% of the students presenting projects in this category were female.

Looking at the participation numbers and distribution of awards by gender in SciFest it becomes obvious that girls, when given the opportunity to participate in STEM, perform as well, or indeed better, than their male counterparts. In the SciFest 2016 national final six of the seven top awards were won by females, with the overall winner for the first time being a female student, Caolann Brady. Caolann from

Students from CBS Roscommon SciFest@School 2017

Students from Ursuline College, Sligo SciFest@College 2016 IT Sligo

St. Wolstan’s Community School, Celbridge, Co. Kildare now goes on to represent Ireland at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2017 in Los Angeles in May. Her project focusses on the natural treatment of asthma through humming and breathing techniques as opposed to using inhalers and nebulisers.

Visiting SciFest@School science fairs through the country it has become obvious that all students can achieve a certain level of understanding of science if given the opportunity. Participation in SciFest builds self-confidence, improves communication and presentation skills and encourages the student to think in a critical and independent manner. Students select their own problem to solve usually something they are passionate about. SciFest participation involves real discovery for the majority of students and an indescribable sense of personal achievement.

Most importantly SciFest helps promote a positive attitude to STEM and encourages the necessary skills and confidence to take STEM at senior cycle level. Students who participate in SciFest are then more likely to leave school equipped with the necessary skills for solving real world problems such as food, water and energy shortages. Addressing such global concerns will create and drive the jobs and skills needs of the future.

SciFest is here to stay and is looking forward to the next ten years. One only has to witness the BUZZ, THE EXCITEMENT, THE PASSION, THE ENERGY, THE COMMITMENT, THE INGENUITY, and THE ENTHUAISM of students as they go about communicating the results of their scientific investigations at local, regional, national and international level to know that it is all worthwhile.

This year forSciFest@College 2017 participants couldvisit the SciFest website (www.scifest.ie) and enter online or download a paper entry form. Completed entries had to be submitted by Friday 10th

March.

For SciFest@School 2017 participants couldvisit the SciFest website (www.scifest.ie) and download a registration form. SciFest@School science fairs can take place at any time throughout the school year.

The Institute of Technology Sligo have been successfully hosting a SciFest@College science fair each year since 2008. This year we have the largest number of participants and projects ever.

Louis Madden, Largy College, Clones, Co. Monaghan won 2 major awards at Intel ISEF 2016

Summary Table of numbers and types of Project in 2011

Total No. of Projects 125Total No. of Students 309

No. of projectsAge Category Junior 61

Intermediate 56Senior 8

Project Type Individual 14Group 111

Project Category Physical Sciences 40Life Sciences 73Technology 12

Discover Sensors Yes 18No 107

Young Scientist 2011 Yes 13No 112







Discover Sensors Yes 16 Previous SciFest No

Yes8114 No 82








Previous SciFest Yes 26No 105




















No. of ProjectsAge Category Junior 81





Summary Table of numbers and types of Project this year, in 2017

Total No. of Projects 158

Total No. of Students 361

No. of Projects

Age Category Junior 62

Intermediate 83

Senior 13

Project Type Individual 25

Group 133

Project Category Physical Sciences 42

Life Sciences 102

Technology 14

Young Scientist 2017 Yes 19

No 139

Parking Car-parking will be available at the venue

Display Arrangements Each project will be allocated a display board (1200 mm wide x 900 mm high) which is “Velcro friendly” – Velcro not supplied;

[Note that display area is A1-Landscape. We recommend that each competitor purchase an A1 poster board, and mounts all material on it before arrival. As A1 is awkward to carry and the display material will be vulnerable in transit, an useful alternative is: (i) purchase 2 x A2 poster boards; (ii) lay them side by side vertically (portrait style), to give A1-Landscape overall; (iii) tape them together on the back; (iv) mount material, avoiding centre line if possible; (v) fold over with mounted material on the inside; (vi) wrap/bag if possible, giving a protected, easily carried A2 parcel].

Each project will also be allocated a standard size table, immediately in front of display board, allowing for display of project folder and any other items needing a horizontal surface

Catering Arrangements Sandwiches or light lunch will be available for purchase in in the College Canteen “O’Hehirs”, for competitors and teachers. It will be served atapprox. 12.15p.m. in this Main Canteen on campus. Teachers will be provided withvouchers to the value of €8 to help cover the cost of lunch, which can be used only inthis Canteen. Unfortunately student lunches will not be subsidised this year.

“O’Heihirs” Main College Canteen is in the same place as last year. It is in the Main College Building; come across car park to the Fish (Salmon), enter into the main entrance of IT Sligo, passing reception, turn right, and continue straight up through the Concourse. At the end of the Concourse turn right into the canteen.

Project Set Up Arrangements Students should plan to arrive at the IT Sligo before 9.00a.m. on Wednesday 11 th May (building open

from 8a.m.). Projects should be set up by 9.45a.m. at the latest, in time for opening Opening ceremony at 10.00am Electrical power will be provided, only for those projects requesting it in advance

Judging Arrangements Every project will be visited by at least 2 judges Judging will commence at 10.00a.m. and continue until 12.15p.m. Each judge/team of judges will spend approximately 10 minutes at a project Students are reminded to take their project folder to the event Each individual competitor, or at least one of a group, must be present at their stand 10.00a.m –

12.15p.m.

Arrangements for Visits by School Groups We expect to be able to accommodate School groups to attend the afternoon part of the event, but

please advise us re numbers and means of transport (e.g. size of bus, if relevant) School visits are scheduled from 1p.m. to 3.40p.m. on the day. From 1p.m. to 3p.m., we are organizing Lab Demonstrations or Lectures on Science Topics, Careers

in Science, and Science Course Options, for both competitors and visitors (see provisional Programme of events).

We may not have room for visitors to attend award ceremony, but we hope to able to give them an opportunity to view the entries.

Arrangements for publicity To promote the event, IT Sligo may take photographs of students with their projects. All entries

must be accompanied by parent signatures agreeing to this or they will not be accepted.

Supervision of students It is vital that the teachers supervise the students while in the Institute. In particular, students need

to be at their stands during judging, as the judges will be under time pressure, and may not easily get back if they miss someone.

Certification In recognition of the work carried out on the project, each student will receive a certificate of entry

from IT Sligo; Prize-winners will receive appropriate Certificates (in addition to prizes)

Highly Commended projects will also receive certificates We will also acknowledge the effort of teachers in support of their students

Categories-

LS Life Science

T Technology

PS Physical Sciences

Age Groups

J Junior 1st and 2nd year

I Intermediate 3rd 4th (transition year)

S Senior 5th and 6th year

Awards). One Prizes will be awarded in the following Categories:

1. Special Awards 2. Local Awards

1. Special Awards

SciFest@College 2017 Science Fairs Major Awards

The following awards will available at each SciFest@College 2017 science fair

Science Foundation Ireland Best Project Award Trophy One4All tokens

Abbott Runner-up Best Project Award Trophy One4All tokens

Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award Trophy One4All tokens

Intel Award (Best Physical Science or Technology Project)

Trophy One4All tokens

SciFest 10th Anniversary Award Trophy One4All tokens

Sustainable Energy Award (SEAI) Trophy One4All tokens

Newstalk Best Communicator Award Trophy One4All tokens

BioPharmaChem Ireland Chemistry Award

RSC School Chemistry Award (Royal Society ofChemistry Education Division) [School Award]


Laboratory Equipment

Discover Space Award (ESERO Ireland)Discover Space Teacher Award

Trophy

TBC

Maths in Science Award Trophy One4All tokens

Irish Science Teachers' Association Award Trophy One4All tokens

Special prizes, category prizes, and/or highly commended prizes are also available at most venues and some also present trophies sponsored by the relevant college or local organisations.Note: An award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no project meeting the criteria for the particular award is of sufficient standard to merit the award. Award Criteria (SciFest@College regional level competition)

Science Foundation Ireland Best Project AwardThis award is presented to the overall best project.The Best Project Award Winners from the SciFest@College 2017 regional science fairs will participate in a national final competition on 10 November 2017.Participants in the national final will compete for the SciFest 2017 Science Foundation Ireland Grand Award. This award consists of a trophy and an all-expenses-paid trip for the winning student(s) and their mentor to represent Ireland at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in May 2018.The winner of this award should be capable of taking the project further and competing at an international level. Abbott Runner-up Best Project AwardThis award is presented to the overall second-best project.The best of the runners-up from the regional events will also participate in the national final and compete for the SciFest 2017 Science Foundation Ireland Grand Award. Following the completion of the regional SciFest@College 2017 science fairs the runners-up will be invited to submit their project report books to SciFest Ltd. A panel of judges appointed by SciFest will assess the projects, based on the report books, and select the projects to go forward to participate in the National Final 2017. Boston Scientific Medical Devices AwardThis award will be presented to the project that best demonstrates:

Understanding of a problem/unanswered question related to science or engineering in the field of medical devices

Understanding of an area where you have experience or are aware of something to help / improve /change a person’s quality of life who may have a medical need - parent / sister / brother / grandparent / class mate

Provides a contribution to the medical device field through research/experimentation

Intel AwardThis prize will be awarded to the best project in the Physical Sciences and Technology categories. If the overall best project or the runner-up is awarded in either the Physical Sciences or the Technology category this prize will be awarded to the next best project in these categories. Sustainable Energy AwardThe Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's role is to transform Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices. It has a vision of making Ireland a recognised global leader in sustainable energy. SEAI's schools programme aims to help form good long term delighted behaviours and attitudes to energy efficiency. SEAI is to sponsor an award that will encourage and reward thought, investigation, debate and action on the future of energy in Ireland and throughout the world.Criteria: The award will be presented to the project that demonstrates one or more of the following:

Energy efficiency in action Investigation into renewable energy Awareness raising of a topic related to sustainable energy

Newstalk Best Communicator AwardThis award may be presented to either a group or an individual. The recipient(s) of this award should demonstrate exceptional ability in effectively communicating their findings to the judges. BioPharmaChem Ireland Chemistry AwardThis award is presented to the project with the best chemistry content; it may be made in any of the 3 categories. Discover Space Award

The European Space Education Resource Office Ireland (ESERO Ireland) is a project co-funded by Science Foundation Ireland and the European Space Agency. The aim of the project is to use space as a theme to support the teaching of science and maths through the provision of resources, inspirational materials and training for teachers.Criteria: The award is presented to the project which best uses Space as a theme in science, technology or maths. Space education information and resources are available from www.esero.ie. Maths in Science AwardThis award is presented to the project with the best use of maths; it may be made in any of the 3 categories. Irish Science Teachers' Association AwardThis award is presented to the best project in the Junior Category. If the Science Foundation Ireland Best Project Award winner or Abbott Runner-up is from the junior category the prize will be awarded to the next best project in the category.

The following awards will be presented at the SciFest 2017 National Final. https://scifest.ie/scifest-2017-major-awards#Special Awards

SciFest 2017 Science Foundation Ireland Grand Award. Trophy and an all-expenses-paid trip for the winning student(s) to represent Ireland at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in May 2018. Sponsored by Science Foundation Ireland and Intel Ireland.

Berlin Long Night of Science Award. Trophy and an all-expenses-paid trip for the winning student(s) and their teacher to attend the Long Night of Science in Berlin in June 2018. Supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

THEA Award. Engraved trophy and €75. Sponsored by the Technological Higher Education Association.

ISTA Award. Engraved trophy. Sponsored by the Irish Science Teachers' Association.

Spirit of SciFest Award. Engraved trophy. Presented by SciFest Limited.

Excellence in STEM Awards. Engraved plaques.

Intel Teacher of Excellence Award. This award will be presented to the teacher of the student(s) who win the SciFest 2017 Science Foundation Ireland Grand Award. The winning teacher receives an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in May 2018. Sponsored by Intel Ireland.

Additional AwardBoston Scientific Medical Devices Grand Award. Engraved trophy and an award to the value of €500. Sponsored by Boston Scientific Galway.This award is only available to winners of the regional Boston Scientific Award. Competitors for the Boston Scientific Medical Devices Grand Award will be pre-selected on the basis of their project report books. Following the completion of the regional SciFest@College 2017 science fairs the winners of the Boston Scientific award at these fairs will be requested to forward their project report books to SciFest Ltd. A panel of judges representing SciFest and Boston Scientific will assess the projects, based on the report books, and select the projects to go forward to compete for the Boston Scientific Medical Devices Grand Award at the National Final 2017.

2. Local Awards

First Prize in each category, sponsored by IT Sligo. Second Prize in each category, sponsored by IT Sligo. Highly commended in each category, sponsored by IT Sligo.

IT Sligo Business innovation award:(for the science project which has the greatest potential for commercialisation) sponsored by IT Sligo.

2017 SciFest Sponsors

SciFest gratefully acknowledges the support and generosity of its partners. In recognition of their generous contributions please take a moment to visit their respective websites to learn more about these important sponsors and their products and services. The main sponsors of the event may be found at the National Website: http://www.scifest.ie/sponsors.html

Project Partners

SFI

Intel Ireland

Boston Scientific

The Institutes of Technology and DCU

Northern Ireland: St.Mary’s College, Sentinus (stem in action) and The Big Bang

Platinum Sponsors

iJoin

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)

Gold Sponsors

Abbott

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Newstalk

Pharmachemical Ireland

European Space Education Resource Office Ireland

(ESERO Ireland)

Irish Science Teachers' Association

Silver Sponsors

Royal Society of Chemistry Education Division, Institute of Physics

P P Pro

Institutes of Technology, DCU and

St Mary’s College, Derry

St Mary’s College, Derry

SciFest 2017 is supported by

SciFest@ITSligo contact informationDr. Bill Crowe, SciFest Organiser IT Sligo.Dept. Environmental Science, School of Science, Institute of Technology, Ash Lane Sligo.T: Work 071 9155357M: 087 6900168E-mail: [email protected]

SciFest@IT Sligo additional InformationGuidelines for entry: http://scifest.ie/guidelines-and-eventsInstructions and resources for SciFest (for example how you should keep your Scientific log book, present your display, communicate your findings, etc.), may be found at http://scifest.ie/scifest-toolkit . .

N.B. Projects may be presented ‘as Gaeilge’ as some of our judges are good Gaelic speakers.

No acknowledgements will be given about receipt of entries, because of lack of manpower, (and short time frames), but when the brochure for the day, with the complete list of entries, numbered and in categories, is produced it will be posted on Bill Crowe’s SciFest at IT Sligo website: http://staffweb.itsligo.ie/staff/bcrowe/bill/styles/frames/ed/Scifest2016.htm

Further information can be found near the time of the event at the Institute of Technology, Sligo Web site: http://itsligo.ie/ or on a more continuous basis on Bill Crowe’s SciFest at IT Sligo website: http://staffweb.itsligo.ie/staff/bcrowe/bill/styles/frames/ed/Scifest2016.htmor from the index section of Bill Crowe’s Home Page:http://staffweb.itsligo.ie/staff/bcrowe/bill/home.htm

SciFest Programme contact informationSheila Porter, CEO SciFest George Porter, CFO SciFeste: [email protected] e: [email protected]: 086 379 6143 W: www.scifest.ie

SciFest Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFpKN1rVAz8

Website: www.scifest.ie

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Scifest 2017 @IT Sligo

Tuesday 9th May 2017

Programme of events.

9.00am Arrival and Set-up

9.45am Official opening by Dr Jeremy Bird, Head of School of Science, IT Sligo (master of ceremonies);

followed by Official Welcoming address by Dr. Brendan McCormack, President of the Institute of Technology, Sligo.

10.00am Judging begins (judges meeting first)

(3rd year IT Sligo Forensic students in SciFest Tee-shirts available as Helpers and

Guides)

12.15pm Lunch for Competitors and Teachers in main canteen.

Soup and Sandwiches for Judges in Knocknarea Arena.

1.00-3.00pm Tour for students in school of Science, Demonstrations of Computer Gaming

(Neil Gannon) and Forensic display and /or other events. These above events have been

Organised. Demonstrations of robotics will not take place this year.

(Assemble at main reception of IT)

In addition this year we will provide (as was done over the last two years) a Smart Futures STEM

Careers Talk (primarily for the Intermediate and Senior students attending SciFest at IT Sligo 2016). It is

in the pipeline but has not been finalised yet. Hopefully IT Sligo will be one of the venues it takes place

at this year. The session last year included two speakers with STEM backgrounds giving a 15 minute talk

each, followed by questions and answers. A competition prize for the best career question was given to

help engage the students. If this is approved it is likely a similar format will ensue, and a 45 minute

session will take place between 1.20pm and 2.05pm and will run once during this time, with as many

students accommodated as possible.

Smart Futures is a collaborative government-industry framework initiative promoting science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers to post primary students in Ireland, providing students, teachers, guidance counsellors and parents with resources and information on the opportunities open to STEM graduates and the skills required by Industry. Smart Futures is coordinated by SFI Discover, the education and outreach programme of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), in partnership with Engineers Ireland’s education outreach programme, STEPS.Part of the Smart Futures programme is to offer STEM careers talks to second-level students. An example of such a talk may be viewed at, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XVtt1g93Ns

3.15pm Prize giving ceremony and Close of Exhibition

Short Closing address by Dr. Brendan McCormack

President of the Institute of Technology, Sligo.

Followed by Presentation of the Prizes

Presentation Table and Chairs on Podium:

Dr. Brendan McCormack (President IT Sligo), Dr Jeremy Bird (Head of School of Science),

Sheila Porter (SciFest Project Manager), Dr. Bill Crowe (Chief Organiser of SciFest at IT Sligo

2016).

Dignitaries Table to Side at Front: Presenters of Special Prizes, Guests and Macdara Bodeker

(Coordinator of the Judges)

3.40pm Dismantle exhibitions

Order of Presentation

Age Groups Categories Merit Prize Presented by

Local Awards

J Junior ( 1st and 2nd

year) T Technology Highly Commended Certificate

Dr. Bill Crowe Chief Organiser IT Sligo

Second Vouchers Dr Jeremy Bird Head of Science

First Trophy Dr. Brendan McCormackPresident of Institute

PS Physical Sciences Highly Commended Certificate

Dr. Macdara BodekerCo-ordinator of judges

Third Vouchers Dr. Bill Crowe

Second Vouchers Dr Jeremy Bird

First Trophy Dr. Brendan McCormack

LS Life Science Highly Commended Certificate

Dr. Macdara Bodeker




I Intermediate3rd and 4th (transition year)

T Technology Highly Commended Certificate

Dr. Bill Crowe

Second Dr Jeremy Bird


PS Physical Sciences Highly Commended Certificate

Dr. Macdara Bodeker

Third Dr. Bill Crowe




Dr. Macdara Bodeker




S Senior 5th and 6th year T Technology Second/ Highly

CommendedCertificate

Dr Jeremy Bird

PS Physical Sciences Second/ Highly Commended

Certificate

Dr Jeremy Bird

(CombinedT and PS) First Trophy Dr. Brendan McCormack


Dr. Bill Crowe



Special Awards

IT Sligo. Business innovation award

Prize + One4All tokens

Irish Science Teachers' Association Award Trophy One4All tokens

Maths in Science Award Trophy One4All tokens

BioPharmaChem Ireland Chemistry Award

RSC School Chemistry Award (Royal Society ofChemistry Education Division) [School Award]


Laboratory Equipment

Newstalk Best Communicator Award Trophy One4All tokens

Sustainable Energy Award (SEAI) Trophy One4All tokens

Intel Award (Best Physical Science or Technology Project)


SciFest 10th Anniversary Award Trophy One4All tokens

Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award Trophy One4All tokens

Abbott Runner-up Best Project Award Trophy One4All tokens

Science Foundation Ireland Best Project Trophy

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