Social & Behavioural Stand no: 2609
Stand no: 2615
Student(s): Manus Mac Comhaill,
Student(s): Garrett Kidney,
Darragh Breathnach,
Kieran Gleeson, Alan Walsh
Student(s): Orla Conroy, Shannon Cull, Sarah Brady
Title: An tionchar ata ag Feinmheas ar
Title: Misinformation and Disinformation
Title: Hot or Not - An Exploration of
Overview: We wish to investigate young adults attitudes towards and knowledge
longhabhadh alcOl Overview: The purpose of this study is
of contraception in this day and age.
to decipher if there is a link between
School: St Aldans Comprehensive School - Cavan Teacher: Ms. Joanne Corbett
different personalities and the effects, if any, it has on drinking. School: Colaiste Ailigh Teacher: Mr. Micheal 0 Giobuin
Student(s): Aine Ni Cheallaigh,
in the Media and Online
Physical Attraction traits of Men
Overview: This study examines the extent and distribution of misinformation and disinformation on commonly used websites and media as well the general publics' gullibility.
according to the Female Population in
School: Douglas Community School
'fantasy' attraction to 'real' attraction in current relationships.
Teacher: Mr. Clan 0' Mahony
Stand no: 2604 Stand no: 2610
Elphin Community College Overview: To explore physical attraction
as perceived by the female students of
Title: Mozart vs Slipknot - The Effect of
Student(s): Emma Errity, Jennifer Murphy,
Different Genres of Music on Academic
Stand no: 3000
Mr. Stephen Carey
Overview: Investigating whether students
Performance
who have attended Gaeltacht Summer Courses tend to do better in Irish tests in schools in comparison to those who
Overview: This project aims to establish a and performance on the number of tasks
have not.
both verbal and non-verbal.
who's being subjected.
ergonomic schoolbag which, as explained
School: Scoil Muire gan Smal
School: The Institute Of Education -
School: Pobail Scoil Naomh Coilm Cille
Teacher: Mr. Padraig Harlow
Dublin
Teacher: Ms. Leila Martin
in my proposal, will hopefully stop chronic back pain among younger and older children. School: Castletroy College
Student(s): Ciaran Trotman
Title: How Good is Your Posture? Can the Ergo-Bag Help?
An electronic device to alert
An Investigation into the
I'll be talking about an see which is better and I'll be making an
The device is designed to remind but
Point Operations
conditions by measuring the temperature
I am investigating the
not annoy. Abbey Christian Brothers G.S. Mr. Tony Mooney
St Columba's Comprehensive
Patrick Reel School
watch TV for depending on what their
with an electronic dice and an electronic Darren Meehan
timer. It will be magnetic to stay together.
energies for the domestic household.
'rmedlate Stand c Stud::: Orla Watson Designing a Plastic Bottle
enviromental issues i.e. C02.
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Deele College
Study:-
ica:i.,
Mrs. Mary Gibbons
testing various individuals on the same
into the mechanical structure of a bottle
Study-
and possible new designs will be explored.
-
Relation to their Smoking Habits
game on two different consoles and I will record their performance.
habits. Using April Age Progression
Programme they will see the effects smoking has on skin. School: Scoil Muire gan Smal Teacher: Mr. Padraig Harlow
attraction and why a woman's attractiveness is altered by the chemical signals she sends out. School: Ursuline Secondary School Thurles
these results to inform students and teachers of the best approach to learning. School: Scoil Chonglais Teacher: Mr. Stephen Gammell
Teacher: Ms. Margaret Smith
Stand no: 2618
Stand no: 2606
Scott Baker Gabriel McCoy
Stud,
Fuel Safe My project aims to solve the
their diesel tank resulting in substantial cost and inconvenience.
Title: Music Helps You Concentrate
Mary Louise Finnerty, Aoife Boyle
Year Students in South Tipperary
- Fact of Fiction?
Title: An Investigation into the Public
Overview: We wanted to find out how
Teacher: Ms. Anne Meade
Teacher: Dr. Kieran O'Dwyer
Stand no: 2613 Student(s): Adam Brady, Killian Breen, Peter Kiernan
which has greatest effect by means of
Title: You See Therefore I Am
Overview: We intend to investigate if
creating two videos.
Overview: This is a study to investigate
certain sound waves/patterns help
School: St Joseph's Secondary School
Teacher: Mr. Declan Cafferkey
Aims to compare the efficiency of conventional turbo fans vs open rotor
peoples' response to a person's
concentration and, thus, are beneficial
Stand r
appearance.
while studying and to distinguish what
Studer
School: Castleknock College
genres are best for this.
Title: The ' Terror-Rot'
Teacher: Mr. Tom Tierney
School: Patrician High School Carrickmacross Teacher: Mr. Eamonn Dunne
Ove -.
To develop a device that will seatbelts without entering the car.
board and for supporting their
lumbar spine. Sacred Heart Secondary School Drogheda Ms. Deirdre Lynch
Philip Aitken It's a robot , built by me, from
scrap using motors and pistons. it can move and flip other objects . Controlled
3703
Study,: Andrew Doyle The Ambidextrous Golf Club a prototype demonstration ambidextrous hybrid golf club along with a full manufacturing process. Colaiste Choilm Mr. Hugh O'Callaghan
we are going to investigate and compare
Shauna Rothwell
Stand no: 2620
Scho:'. Ardscoil Rath lomghain
Stand nc
boys and girls abilities in three
Title: Cyber Bullying
Student(s): Rebecca Keating,
Teach;
Studer
different categories • Emotional
Overview: To discover which social networking site is most efficient with dealing with cyber bullying by setting up fake profiles and monitoring their actions. School: Newbridge College Teacher: Ms. Anne Marie Davis
Ruth Keating, Aoife McGowan
Overview: To prove that high and low frequency sounds emitted by the earth affect younger people to a greater
Paul Mc Keever
Title: SIDS Prevention This project alarms parents
extent physically and emotionally than older subjects.
when their baby is at risk from cot death
School: Loreto Abbey Secondary School
when the child rolls.
Teacher: Dr. Naomi Lowe
using a buzzer and a mercury tilt switch
Abbey Christian Brothers G.S. Mr. Mark Rodgers
system in these workplaces. Schou Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal Teach
Mr. Sean Foley
incorporates a framework typically used
Stand n:.
for creating websites and the language
Sturb.nSean Cawley
which it is based off.
Drive Me Round The Bend, Safely My project is based on road safety
Gonzaga College Mr. Joe OBriain
ica,
30%
and the idea of making blind spots and concealed entrances safer on our Irish roads.
Colaiste Lorcain Mr. Sylvester McEvoy
Patrick O'Doherty
Title Automatic Energy Saving My project aims to overcome the problem of wasted energy through human error by using an environment
Stand : :3303 Studer
aware automation system to control heating and lighting.
Gonzaga College Mr. Joe 0 Briain
David McCarthy
An Eco-friendly Processor I intend to design my own computer processor with an emphasis placed on energy efficiency, building on my previous project "Variation on Single Instruction Computer".
Christian Brothers Secondary School - Cork Ciara Keyes
Investigating the Effects of
Stude,
A project to improve the hearing protection used in high noise
programming language which
Studev
Student(s): Dylan Martin, Cathal Mckeon,
Title: Song of the Earth?
Environments
efficient communication and safety Ben McRedmond
by a wireless remote receiver. Mrs. Fiona Searing
Protection used in High Noise
Ms. Michelle Herbert Stand::
Eric Higgins
An Improvement of Hearing
environments and to create a more
Hazelwood College
Overview: For Young Scientist project
Physical • Mental School: Old Bawn Community School Teacher: Ms. Edel McGovern
Stand no Studer
aid Gardai to check the wearing of
I plan to design and create
Teacher: Mr. Thomas O'Sullivan
Stand no: 2614
BELT UP! A Novel Device to Check for
generated using open and closed designs.
School: St Mary's Secondary School
Stand no: 2608 Student(s): Laura Begley, Laura Kelly, Title: Battle of the Sexes
Paudie Walsh
driven fan and comparing the force
Mr. John White
Mr. Donal Enright
pressure under casualties on a spinal
I aim to create a new
the Wearing of Seatbelts at Various Distances
designs by mounting an electrically
St Vincent's Secondary School
Desmond College
usefulness of memory foam for reducing
Cirrus - A New Language for the Web
Open Rotor vs Conventional
Stand no: 2619 Student(s): Conor Deery, Ronan Martin, Sean Finnegan Title: To Investigate if Patterns in Different Genres of Music can Improve Concentration and Learning
Competition 2009.
on Spinal Boards
Mr. Jorge Andres
Stand , Stud. Michaela Begley
for presentation at the Young Scientist
Complications in Casualties Immobilized
Mr. Mark Rodgers
Turbo - Fan Jet Engines:
Amanda Sheerin
A Memory Foam Mattress to Reduce
Salesian College - Celbridge
Abbey Christian Brothers G.S.
aware students were regarding financial matters e.g. inflation, bank accounts, credit cards, income tax, apr etc. School: St. Alibe's School
our results.
Stand no: 2607 Student(s): Laura Power, Lisa Manning, Title: Subliminal Messaging - Auditory vs. Visual Overview: We're comparing auditory and visual subliminal messaging to distinguish
I am creating a computer game the effects of bullying.
Lyndsey Hughes, Joanna Regan
the publics' general knowledge of the drug codeine. We will conduct extensive surveys and a case study to determine
in Schools. that is designed to teach students about
Title: Financial Awareness Among 6th
concentration or sabotaging it?
Computer Game to Help Combat Bullying
problem of misfuelling whereby diesel
Student(s): Meghan Smyth,
School: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal
The Development of an Educational
Student(s): Neasa 0 Connor, Stand no: 2612
'Tendon Contracture Rectification Device'
This project examines the
Stand ro
Eimear Murphy,
Overview: This project will investigate
Ms. Angela Halley
Shauna Upton
Tendon Contracture Rectification Device It is my intention to create a
Stand r.
Dr. Alison Graham
Student(s): Heather Healy,
Awareness of Codeine
St Anne's Community College
Sandford Park School Ltd
motorists accidentally put petrol into
Overview: Students often listen to music while studying. But is it aiding their
This project is an investigation
I will do my investigation by
Senior - Indlvidua
This will include payback time, and
Students
of change in relation to their smoking
Mr. Tony Mooney
I aim to investigate renewable
Title: Preferred Learning Styles of
styles are preferred by students and use
Abbey Christian Brothers G.S.
Does it Work
Overview: What is it that causes human
Overview: To investigate which learning
parents allow them to.
Renewable Technology:
Abbey Christian Brothers G.S. Miss Kim McGirr
My idea is a device which restricts the amount of time children can
Title: The Science of Human Attraction
pheromones and their role in human
T)
Study:; Neil McConville TV Timer
Miss Kathleen Molloy
My project consists of inter-
Student(s): Vivienne Pierce, Orla Long, Sarah Foreman
attraction. An investigation of
Mr. Ryan Kennelly
execution of floating point operations.
Stand , Study:,
Stand no: 2611 Student (s): Emma Ryan, Samantha Ryan
Overview: Investigate smokers on stages
Vocational School - Abbeyfeale
(Graphics Processing Unit) compared to CPUs (Central Processing Unit) in the
Ms. Gobnait NiAonghusa
then Classic Gaming?
of the road and informing the motorist.
performance difference between GPUs
Stand no: 2605 Student(s): Siobhan Hanily, Jennifer Fannon, Title: The Stages of Change of Smokers in
Teacher: Ms. Caroline Roche
In the project we will alert motorists to possibly hazardous road
St Conleths College
Michael Culligan
Denis Murphy
Cats-Ice
CPUs in the Execution of Floating
operating system myself using Linux.
Is Motion Sensor-gaming better
Studer
Performance of GPUs Compared to
changeable games on a magnetic board
operating system core called Linux. I'll
Overview: My young scientist idea is an
Stand u Henrik Bruesecke
the user that the water heater is on.
Are We Nearly There Yet.....?!?!?
Linux
Joanne Alexander Title: Ginger? A Curse or Blessing Overview: Our project is to find out what age the negativity against red hair sets it, the effect'gingerism' has on the person
Stude'
Belvedere College
ShcdeArtyomZorin
Dul Chun Cinn no Cur Amu Ama?
Stand no: 2617
I am developing a new modern version of the whitestick. My hand held sensor will revolutionise blind peoples motility.
Stand e
Title: Colaiste Samhraidh sa Ghaeltacht-
link between different genres of music
Blind Sensor Aid
Teacher: Mr. Shane Holohan
Student(s): James Doolan, Niall Mortimer,
Stand I::
Bryan Murphy
Thomas Breen
School: Elphin Community College
Sorcha Ni Choncracha,
Stand no:3C2H Stuck vi
Enviorman
Elphin Community College. To compare
Stand no: 2616
Teacher: Mr. Andrew Kenny
Z?
Stand no: 2621
Stand no: 2603 Student(s): Liam Gaffney, Ciaran Pearson Title: Young Adults Attitudes Towards and Knowledge of Contraception
Household Appliances on RFID Based Tracking Systems I'm investigating the optimal
deployments of RFID systems that can be used in the home , without interference with common household appliances. Our Ladys School - Templeogue
Ms. Ruth Kelly
Sam Ross
Mr. Seamus Murphy
Hydrogen on Demand -Does it
Really Work? I will put a hydrogen-on-
demand kit onto an under one litre car and test it for emissions , smell, mpq, advantages , and disadvantages. Bandon Grammar School Mr. Edward Gash
Stano Studer
David Vaughan
Automatic Classification of Music The genre of a song will be determined by analysing certain features obtained from its MIDI file representation using a computer.
Schor: St Francis Capuchin College Teach;
Ms. Nuala Lavelle
Siobhan O'Connell
Studer
Kinsale Community School Ms. Mairead Dullea
Stand
My project consists of a Stephen O ' Sullivan,
lifejacket and an upgraded version of the two pieces of equipment in one.
Colaiste Choilm Ms. Ann Downey
Aaron Kelly Recreation of Animal Behavioural Patterns with a Robot
To convert a radio controlled vehicle into a robot capable of mimicking animal behaviours Ballyclare High School Dr. Paul Wilson
Grnuo
Luke O'Leary, Eoin Conroy The Extent and Distribution of
Unsecured Wireless Networks in the Douglas Area This is a study into the extent, nature and distribution of wireless networks in the Douglas area, with a Douglas Community School Mr. Cian 0' Mahony
mar nuair a pleascan mally air rachaidh Colaiste Ailigh Mr. Shane O Breacain
Shane Mc Millan
Niamh Murphy, Kate Keating,
We plan to introduce a working helical air screw into the world of
Amber Byrne
A Clean Water Supply for Third World Countries
technology.
method of cleaning water, ridding it of bacteria, for people in third world
Ronan Roche Griffin, Richard Tyrrell
pneumatics to hoist it up. Gaelcholaiste Reachrann Ms. Jacinta Ni Dhubhain
countries. Dominican College - Wicklow lead Mr. John O'Brien
Bus Notification and Alarm System
notify people of what bus is coming
down the road towards the bus stop. St Conleths College Ms. Gobnait NiAonghusa
Title Baling Out Farmers We want to make a device to between bales. St Kieran's College Ms. Eileen Hanrick
1, a,
Ampli-Wi-Fi We aim to improve the wifi
coverage for low-budget schools/ communities by expanding the area of wifi on a cheap router Gort Community School Mrs. Marian Lowry
We're investigating rust
and products on 3 car doors. Sandford Park School Ltd
Enya Fullston , Laurie-Ann Reilly To Find an Alternative to Sandbags
Stude
Piaras Murphy , David Price,
Dyno Slow An innovative braking system
for a child ' s bike which is powered by a dynamo and automatically applies the brakes when a child exceeds a set speed. Abbey Christian Brothers G.S. Mr. Gerald Savage
Through tests we plan to find prevent flooding. We will test one synthetic and one natural material.
Mount Sackville Secondary School Miss Jennifer Simmons
Shauna Kavanagh Spinin Source
method to create electricity. Virginia College Mr. Alan Kelly
To convert the power of waves into electricity using turbines.
Belvedere College Mr. Stephen Carey
clean drinking water.
Mr. Enda Hogan
to determine the optimum lifting posture. We'll be doing our project in both Irish and English Colaiste Choilm
Dr. Kevin Gallagher
Bioplastics Manufactured from Potato
An Investigation into Variable Valve
Adrian Holmes,
Timing in an Internal Combustion Engine
malleability, strength and overall
putting together a simple and cheap
from leaves by compressing them.
starch to make it more attractive to the
ventilation system that will automatically
modern consumer.
switch on when CO levels rise above
that will have a major effect on the fuel efficiency of an internal combustion engine. St Joseph's Secondary School
acceptable levels.
Team
To optimise the durability,
Salesian College - Celbridge
L„_r
A design for a new camshaft
Cathal Mac Giolla Bhain , Sean P. o Chnaimshi Comparaid idir pykrete agus substaint elie We wish to research the
Colm Gallagher, Paul Donavan, Stephen Crowley
differences between py krete and other
Awareness of Blood Pressure
: The Development of a NonInvasive, Cuff-Less Blood Pressure Monitor and the Study of People's To build a non-invasive, cuff-less blood pressure monitor using a photoplethysmograph sensor, an alternative method of measuring BP
Truth or Lies: The Possibilities of using the Multimeter in Lie Detection We mean to discover if a school multimeter can be used as a lie detector. The Kings Hospital
Mr. Noel Cunningham
An Feidir Carr Remote Control a
Bogadh le Fuinneamh o Torthai Citreach Usaid a bhaint as torthai chun can remote a bogadh, fhail amach cen torthai is fearr agus bhfuil se nios fearr gearradh no sa cumauoirthe. Gaelcholaiste Chiarrai
David Byrne
What Materials Work Best in a Sandbag for Blocking Floodwaters We wish to investigate what materials work best in a sandbag for
Marist College - Athlone
Desmond College Mr. Donal Enright
We have an idea to make a solar powered battery charger for an ipod. We want to make it cheap and
h-aimseoiri gailf. We want to determine the the path of golf balls. Colaiste Ailigh
Mr. Miche6l6 Gioboin
People
Barry Grimes , Jack Smith,
Using Bernoullis Theory to Detect Strong Current in Water
to provide clean water for people without
Andrew Smith
Using Bernouilli's equation we
any resources in underdeveloped countries that does not cost much money. Skerries Community College
Flooding
will design a device that will be placed in
Dr. Katie Corbett
Houses in our town are prone to flooding depending on tide and weather. We have started to build an invention to stop flooding into these
off a warning signal. k Mercy Secondary School -
Redesign the traditional paper bag used for brewing tea to allow maximum infusion, enhanced release of potent antioxidants and ensure quicker
Teaa
Ms. Michelle Dunne
vac
Christopher Hobbs, Daniel Hobbs, Sonic Pathways This project is to create a physical beam of sound using audible sound and ultrasound. This will only are located in the direction of the beam of sound.
Skerries Community College Dr. Katie Corbett Jack Hutchinson, Peter Gillen,
Maynooth Post Primary School Miss Patricia Mahony
Marc Lincoln To develop an electronic
alternative to guitar tablature.
,tud,
CAit Ni Speallain,
Greg 6 Dubhlainn, Aindrio MacAodhgain
A Food Stock Renewal System for your House We intend to create a system
Iidr Cleachtadh-CoirpaMeado,
that, by scanning, will account for a
r)vrr
kitchen's stock and which will renew the
lighting for use in domestic power outages , and developing a
fuinneamh cineatach 6 cleachtadh corp
prototype device.
teaghlach i dtreo iarracht cos carbon an
Mr. John Daly
more Environmentally Friendly Container for Tea Leaves
allow people to hear this sound if they
Longford
Cos Carbdn a Laghdo!
ac`
Sustainable Teabags - Using Chemistry and Technology to create a
water to detect strong current and give
Mr. Tony O'Rourke
homes.
Eimhin Sm y th , Colm Sm y th , Daniel Morgan
Hannah Gaffney,
St Josephs College - Lucan Eoin Kelly, Barry O'Farrell,
development of free , safe and electrical
Blackrock College
Mr. Donal 0 Laoire
Oisin Farrell
To Design a Filter to be Built and
Cavan Vocational School We intend to investigate the
Tea^'rr
decomposition when composted.
Mr. Cian O'Brien
Ronan Garrett, Harry McHugh
Tablature Beat the Brownouts, Power to the
Colaiste Choilm
Marist College - Athlone
An Electronic Alternative to Guitar Matthew Healy, Jesse Carley,
detector and a natural gas detector.
Michelle Toolan, Saoirse Ni Bhleine,
energy efficient. Sean O' Driscoll,
Miss Kerri-Ann Thornton
Larracht a dheanamh
a storail'gus Usaid timpeall gnash
stock when it is depleted. Gonzaga College Mr. Joe 0 Briain
Everlasting LED Lights We plan to make an innovative light bulb that uses both LED and solar technologies. The bulb will be suitable for low wattage applications. Mr. Donal Enright
Gaelcholaiste Chiarrai Inion Elaine Ni Dheargain
Kevin Brosnan, Ian Mackessy, Alicia Magner
Desmond College
teaghlach sin a laghdu. I:
and emissions. Arklow CBS Miss Michelle White
ant(s): Molly Keenan, Lucy Bradley, Claire Fox
Darragh O'Sullivan
cash registers.
a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide
effect different styles of putters have on
iSolar
or negative effect on a car's M.P.G
cutting edge alarm system by incorporating
Mr. Clan O'Brien
Tony Deehan
alert them if not.
We wish to investigate if using a HHO generator in a car has a positive
How to Prevent "Dirty Money" We have come up with a way to minimise the number of harmful germs
blocking floodwaters.
Staidear a dheanamh ar na Sean Mooney, Mark Bass,
WET POWER
Karen Ni Mhuirthile, A Three-in-one Smoke, CO and Natural Gas Detector Our project is to create a
Daibheld Morton, Oisin Maolchraobhach
Desi g n and build a s y stem that
We want make a simple filter Sean o Brodair, Seachain o Lee
Sebastian Ryan, Conor Flynn,
Colaiste Choilm Mr. Hugh O'Callaghan
Fuel Identification & Alert System
Brendan Flannery
Donal Tobin, Peter Fahy,
Mr. Declan Cafferkey
which can be used outside of hospital.
Katie Hurley, Kate Brislane, Mairead Relihan
LED lights. Salesian College - Celbridge e: r Ms. Caroline McDonald
Mr. Declan Cafferkey
Aisling Ni Mhathona,
substances particularly regular ice.
We intend to kill bacteria on domestic items using ultraviolet
St Joseph's Secondary School
Ms. Sinead Greene
(each
Keeping It Clean
Ben Armstrong, Cian Ward,
performance of bioplastic from potato
Ms. Patricia Curran
1,
- An Ultraviolet Sterilizer
Technology - Senior - Group
Sean Hynes, Eamonn Walsh,
Starch using Alternative Methods of Production
the correct fuel type for their vehicle and Cian Galvin, Peter Egan,
The Use of the Peripheral Interface
Virginia College
Loreto Grammar School - Omagh
We would like to investigate if leaves are a reliable, renewable source of energy. We would like to make briquettes
Source
Tidal Power into Electricity
David Conlan, Dylon Gorman, Andrew Farrelly
controlled be itself off a remote.
temperature and heart rate increases.
measurements using a mechanical model
Richard Bourke, Patrick Conwell Auto CO Ventilation System We have designed and are
Gerald O' Halloran , Colm Hand
Study
Inion Elaine Ni Dheargain
which we will put chips in so it can be
arrays in response to changes in body
Cillian Ryan, James Gavin, Eoin McCormack
Mrs. Karma Lyne
Used in Third World Countries
Our project is an electronic car
bacteria in the water filter so we can have
Emil y Riordan , Ruth Quinn , Leaves as a Renewable Energy
Colaiste Ailigh Mr. Micheal 0 Giobdin
Stand r
Laura McCabe, Aloe Farrelly,
Controller (PIC) to Control a Model Car
Daisy Pemble, Therese 0 Donoghue , Laura White The Development of a Self-Cleaning Biological Water Filter for Home Use We want to produce a self-cleaning water filter that gets rid of
Aaron Fleming, Luke Munro,
t-shirt that will trigger coloured LED
to Prevent and Reduce Flooding
Dr. Alison Graham
water turbines do using a different
c
Mr. Jorge Andres
eaci
Wexford
The Best Way to Prevent Rust on
We are trying to recreate what
Stand
Salesian College - Celbridge
will detect whether motorists are using
Scraped Cars
We will be analysing
the visibilty of childrens' jackets at night.
Jeucl,, : Mr, Philip Devereux
Loreto Secondary School -
Patrick Orr
been scraped by testing various techniques Peter Keane , Brian Oiler,
stud,'
pneumatic/hydraulics centrally operated from the driver's dashboard suitable for all car owners - able bodied or infirm. Confey Community College
Ag Aimsiu an StaduirArdd is Fearr le
CabhalrSamhall Meicnioll
Can We Mimic the Colour Change Response of the Chameleon in a T-shirt? The project will develop a
To Optimise the Strength of
Hugh Ivers, Hamza Khan,
prevention techniques on cars which have
Stand n
A road safety investigation into
We have desi g ned an automated jacking sytem using
Peter Nolan, Gerard Luby,
Studs,
for the Visually Impaired and Blind Our project is designed to
Glowing in the Dark
NicCarthaigh, Ciara Ni Ghiollabhain
Peter Flynn
In our project we investigate a
Athboy Community School Ms. Leah Di Lucia
up a step such as a pavement using
an alternative to sandba g s to stop or
Helical Air Screw Model 2 model of Leonardo Da Vinci's idea of the
Shane 0 Neill, Shane 0 Neill, Otharchathaoir Suas Cheim A wheelchair that is able to get
protect people from falling down
Seamus Mac Conaglaigh, Eoghan 0 Dochartaigh, Darragh Mulgrew Ni Bheidh an Otharcarr Mall Aris Ni bheidh an otharcarr mall
Gavin Kane, Colm Darcy
Automatic Jacking System
view to possible recommendations.
fdgra go dti an ospideal aitioil Richard Brown,
Stud,
Kern Ni Chaoimh, Muireann
Alan 0 Donnchadha,
Giacinto Rittgers, Simerjote Singh,
Title: Lifejacket Augmentation
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) thus it is
Intermediate - Group
on money, by means of technology on Summerhill College Mr. Damian Keenan
Chemical Physical & Mathematical
Chemical, Physical & Mathematical
Teacher: Mrs. Clementine 0 Keeffe
Overview: We are conducting tests to find
School - Lisdoonvarna
Overview : We wish to investigate why
out if we can use seaweeds (found on our
Teacher: Mr. John Sims
there is more seismic activity in some
Title: Smoothies - Home or Away
Title: Envirotricity
School: Gaelcholaiste Luimnigh
Overview: To create an adhesive from
Overview: In my project I plan to find out
Overview: I propose to introduce a
Teacher: Ms. Clara Ni Dhrisceoil
household items e.g milk and compare it
if store bought smoothies are as good for
against traditional adhesives in terms of
you as home made smoothies. School: Sandford Park School Ltd Teacher: Dr. Alison Graham
Title: Under the Influence: Drink or Diet
Killarney
method of generating electricity using a chemical cycle that repeats itself to
Title: Moo-Glue
Student(s): Ciara Stein
School: Presentation Secondary School -
Title: A Study of Seismic Activity
Student(s)', Colin Lock-Tunissen
Stand no: 4401 Student ( s): Grainne Jones , Orla Mannion,
polaistirein.
alyzers to give false positive results.
School: Mary Immaculate Secondary
Student(s): Christopher Cavanagh
Student(s): Christopher Daly
Stand no: 4000
or with diabetes may cause these breath-
Bio-fuel?
Stand no: 4302
Stand no: 4101
Overview: My project is about breathalyzers and how people dieting
Stand no: 4414
Title: Can we use our Local Seaweeds as a
Overview: We want to see if heating hay can produce enough heat over a long period of time to be a source of energy.
Stand no: 4108
Ta Limonene sna craiceann a oibrionn mar dibheailathebir a bhriseann sins
Junior - Individual
Stand no: 4007 Student(s): Paul Harrington Title: A Study of the Relationship Between Inflation Pressure and the Performance of a Football
cost, strength and how long it lasts.
Stand no: 4102
Overview: In my project I will test to see if
Student(s): Mark Shine
School: Blackwater Community School
Student(s): Kevin Vesey,
Shane Mc Inerney, Gary Clinton
areas than others.
minimize fuel input and emissions output.
local beach ) to make a bio-fuel.
School: Gott Community School
Teacher: Ms. Sharon Connolly
School: Skerries Community College Teacher: Or. Katie Corbett
School: St. Clare' s Comprehensive School Teacher: Miss Feel Mc Phelim
Stand no: 4109 Student(s): Sharon Howley
Stand no: 4408 Student(s): Steven Kelly, Michael Mc Laughlin
Stand no: 4303
Stand no: 4402
Title: Runny Stuff!
Stand no: 4415
Title: Music Strings - An Investigation
Student(s ): Bernard Mullan
Student(s): Zachary Diebold, Jim Hickson, Title: Paper Aeroplane Aerodynamics
Overview. Look at the emulsion of creams if their factors change after a period
Student( s): Richard Akpan, Kevin McMillan , Peter Bjoerk
Teacher: Mr. David King
the air pressure in a football affects the
Title: Book Logging System
into the Effect of Temperature on
Title: Harnessing the Backdraft of Vehicles
Overview: To keep track of all books in
Pitch/Frequency
Overview, We are going to perform tests
of time.
Title: Is the Bounce of Rubber affected by
distance it travels when kicked.
on Motorways
Stand no: 4001
School: Kinsale Community School Teacher: Ms. Joan Crowley
the library and the ability to check in and
Overview: Investigation into effect of
on paper aeroplanes and apply equations
School: Colaiste Mhuire
Temperature?
Student(s): Eamon Hennelly Mc Earthy Title: The Largest Prime Number Ever! Overview: I wish to find the largest prime at this moment in time. I think 2 to the
Overview: This would involve recording
out books. Also a member list. School: Blackwater Community School Teacher: Mr. David King
temperature on pitch/frequency with
the wind off vehicles on roadways. This
Teacher: Mr. K Quinn
Overview: The aim of this experiment is
different string types. Subjecting strings
would tell us if there is enough wind
to different temperatures for different
energy to be sustainable and efficient.
Student(s): Declan Manning
School: St Kieran' s College
power of 32,582,657 minus 1 is the
lengths of time, measuring frequency Stand no: 4103
difference.
Teacher: Mr. Patrick Darmody
largest prime number.
Title: The Physics of Basketball
to them, estimate the outcome then throw the plane, record the outcome and compare results. School: Skerries Community College Teacher: Dr. Katie Corbett
School: Skerries Community College
Overview: This project uses basic physics
Student(s): P.J. 0' Donoghue
School: Scoil Mhuire, Clare
Teacher: Ms. Lisa Monks
Title: Is Bounty Really Bountiful?
Teacher: Ms. Sue-Ann Sheridan
Stand no: 4002
to analyse some key aspects in basketball, such as best shooting angle. The results should help players improve their game.
Student(s): Fergal McGovern
School: Baillncollig Community School
Title: Predicting Climate Change
Teacher: Miss Kathleen Kelly
Stand no: 4008
by Simulation
to find out if a rubber ball's bounce is
affected by temperature? School: The Kings Hospital
Stand no: 4304
Stand no: 4403
Stand no: 4409 Student( s): Gabriella Dowling-Kastriti, Sally O'Sullivan, Title, Water - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
- A Physical Sciences Investigation on
Student(s): Noreen Lynch
Student( s): Robert Flood,
Overview: Comparing the chemicals that
Student (s): Liam Kane , Conor Walsh,
Kitchen Towels
Stand no: 4110
Title: An Investigation into the
Stephen Palminteri
are present in drinking water samples
Aaron Carey
Overview: My project is a comparison of
Student(s): Stacy Robinson
Effectiveness of Radon Barriers
Title: An Investigation of Shock
from various parts of the country to each
Title: Does Repetitive Flooding Affect
Title: Verifying Boyles Law using a Vernier
Overview: I wish to look at the levels of
Absorbency in Non-Newtonian Fluids
Soil Absorption
Data Logging Gas Pressure Sensor and Pure, Real Gases prepared by Microscale
radon gas in houses in North Clare and to
Overview: We are testing non-newtonian
other and to Co . Wicklow. School: Loreto Abbey Secondary School
see if different types of barriers affect it.
Teacher: Dr. Naomi Lowe
test their ph, air and water content. We
Stand no: 4410
the different soil samples.
15 different brands of kitchen towel using 12 physics experiments with a special interest
Teacher: Mr. Noel Cunningham Stand no: 4416
Overview: We will collect soil samples and
Overview: In this project global temperature
Stand no: 4009
in testing Bounty's advertising promises.
Student(s): Cian Rynne
School: Colaiste Cholmain
Chemistry
School: Mary Immaculate Secondary
is predicted by simulation, starting with a
Title: As Straight as an Arrow?
Teacher: Mrs. Teresa Kearney
School - Lisdoonvarna
very basic energy balance model and
Overview: Boyle's Law is investigated
fluids such as oobleck for shock absorbency and also examining other factors such as flow rate and other
using a mixture of gases from the
interesting properties.
Student( s): Sean Mac Giolla Chailin,
School: St Peter' s College - Dunboyne
Overview: I want to investigate the
Teacher: Ms. Dympna O'Donohue
gradually making it more precise.
trajectory of an arrow fired from a bow under a number of conditions and the 'wobble' effect on the precision of the
Stand no: 4104
School: Sutton Park School
Ryan Feeney
Teacher: Ms. Marie louise Mc Elroy
School: Patrician Secondary School Newbridge Teacher: Mr. Sean Duggan
atmosphere. I want to prepare samples of
Teacher: Ms. Catherine Tattersall
Title: Cen lionsa oftalmach is mo ate
arrow. Stand no: 4003
School: Pobail Scoil Naomh Coilm Cille
Student(s): Andrew Kettle
Teacher: Ms. Leila Martin
Title: To Test the Efficiency and
will try to determine absorption levels of
Student(s): Diarmuid Hayes
gases using microscale chemistry and see
Stand no: 4305
Title: Can Cling-Film Insulate Your House?
if these conform to Boyles Law. School, St Vincent's Secondary School
Student ( s): Sinead 0' Halloran
abalta radaiocht ultraviolet a h-ionsd?
Stand no: 4417
Title: An Application of Fourier Analysis
Stand no: 4404
Overview. This project is on what type of
Student(s ): Spencer Christie,
Teacher: Mr. John White
to a Study of the Musical Notes Produced
Student(s): Hazel Conroy, Deborah Beirne,
spectacle lens best absorbs UV light.
Alastair Greene , Kate Reidy
by the Reed and Chanter of a Set of
Title: To Compare the Insulating Ability of
This will benefit society by preventing UV
Title: Too Bright, Low Light, or Just
damage to the eyes.
Right?
Overview: To determine the rate of heat transfer from a defined volume of air in an insulated box to the surrounding atmosphere, that is to determine thermal
Stand no: 4111
Uileann Pipes
a Range of Environmentally Friendly
Overview: The project aims to investigate
Materials and to Compare Insulating
School: Colaiste Ailigh
Overview: To measure light levels at
Teaches Mr. Micheal 0 Giobdin
different times of day, in different rooms at home and at school, then compare
Effectiveness of the Various Means of
Stand no: 4010
conductivity.
Student(s): Leila Smith
School: Colaiste Choilm
Title: Speed Ramps - Bumping up
how important the reed is to giving
Ability to Conventional Fiberglass Insulation
Domestic Lighting
Teacher: Mrs. Karma Lyne
C02 Emissions
quality to the notes played on the
Overview: To investigate a range of
Overview: To test the effectiveness,
Student(s): Michael Shannon Title: To Test the Effects of Microwaves on
Overview: I aim to calculate the increase
different insulating materials we hope to
Stand no: 4411
them with recommended levels.
P.T.F.E. Glass Coated Fabric
chanter of a set of uileann pipes . It also
efficiency and potential energy saving of
Overview: I wish to investigate the effects, if any, microwaves have on
Stand no: 4105
aims to investigate the contribution made
School: Wesley College - Ballinteer
Student(s): Kevin Bluett
speed ramps in comparison to those
to note quality by the type of wood used
find out that natural resources are better than conventional materials.
Student(s): Mary-Ellen Smith,
each of the lighting options for the home.
in C02 emissions from cars travelling over
Helen McEvoy
Teacher : Mr. Seosamh 0 Braonain
P.T.F.E. coated glass fabric.
Title: Ogives for the Classroom
to make the chanter. The software
School: Elphin Community College
Title, An Analysis of the Dots-and-Boxes
package mathlab is being used to analyse
Teacher: Ms. Brid Fallon
the quality of the notes.
School: Balbriggan Community College Teacher: Ms. Theresa Gannon Stand no: 4004
School: Kilrush Community School
Overview: The aim of the project is to
travelling over a level road. School: Loreto College - Foxrock
Teacher: Ms. Margaret Pepper
create a piece of software which can
Teacher: Ms. Helen Hennessy
Student(s): Saoirse Nash Title: The Clothes Protection Factor
Stand no: 4011
Overview: Investigation to determine the
Student(s), Rollo Konig-Brock
SPF factors of various materials that are used to make swimming costumes, sunhats
Title: To Investigate the Effects of Light on a Photoreactive Chemical
and t-shirts when they are dry and wet.
Overview: My project is to investigate the
School: St Mary's College - Londonderry Teacher: Mrs. Ann Blanking
effect of light on a variety of photoreactive materials and make a computer animation of this effect. School: Dundalk Grammar School Teacher: Mr. David Cullen
Stand no: 4005 Studentlsl: Aisling Murphy Title: Yeast as a Filtration Agent Against
Heavy Metals Overview: To develop and evaluate a
intermediate - individual
method of reducing heavy metals in water using yeast that is effective and
Stand no: 4100
cheap and could be used in Ireland. School: St Peter's College - Dunboyne Teacher: Ms. Deirdre Maye
Student(s): Aoife Bennett Title: Dammit! I left a Fiver in those Jeans!
Overview: What will happen to paper money from around the world if it is left
Stand no: 4006
in a pair of jeans that are going to be
Student(s): Dylan Grace
washed? School: Blackwater Community School
Title An Feidir Polaistirein a
Dhianscaoiledh ag ))said Use o Tortha Citreach? Overview: Taim Chun polaistirein a
dianscaoileadh tri modh neamh tocsaineach ag usaid torthai citreach.
Teacher: Mr. David King
Game
Stand no: 4418
Overview: A mathematical analysis of
Student( s): Mark Kelly, Diarmuid Lyons,
display and save ogives , histograms and
School: Scariff Community College
Stand no: 4405
a two person game played on a rectangular
Khemil Boodhun
frequency tables. Currently a gap exists. School: Meanscoil na mBraithre Criostai Teacher: Ms. Dee Maguire
Teacher: Mr. T.J. 0' Halloran
Students);. Anamika Sukhdeo,
/triangular grid of dots. Players take turns
Title: New Results Concerning Partition
Niamh Nutty Title: Are Organic Fruit and Vegetables Better for You?
to join dots. A completed square /triangle is
Stand no: 4106
Stand no: 4300 Student(s): Andrei Triffo
Stand no: 4306 Student(s): Helen Iliff Title: 'Is the Future Nuclear?'
Overview Our project is about testing
claimed with their initial. The player with the most boxes wins. School: Our Ladys College - Drogheda
Student(s): Clara Doyle
Title: Infinite Sums of Zeta Functions and
Overview: My project investigates nuclear
fruit and vegetables for vitamin C and
Teacher: Miss Frances O'Regan
Title: Why Water Samples from the Same
Other Dirichlet Series
power and if, with the increased problem
comparing organic fruit and vegetables
Source Taste Different?
Overview: This project explores how
of global warming, it will be Ireland's way
with non - organic ones.
Stand no: 4412
Function Congruences Overview, Ono and Weaver (2000) obtained many new partition function congruences of the type first described by Ramanujan in 1919. We extend their work. School: Synge Street CBS
Overview: I am trying to establish the
we can evaluate infinite sums of zeta
forward in the future.
School: St Raphaela ' s Secondary School
Student( s): Hannah Macklin , Niamh Kelly,
Teacher: Ms. Neasa Cloney
difference in the quality and taste of water from when it leaves the reservoir until it reaches the end users. School: Our Lady Of Mercy College Beaumont
functions and other Dirichlet series,
School: Eureka Secondary School
Teacher: Ms. Aoife McCarthy
Lauren Mackle
particularly the so-called "T-periodic "
Teacher: Ms. Mary Byrne
Senior - Individual
Title: No Need to Sniff the Milk!
Stand no: 4419
Student( s): Shiun Power, Roisin Walshe, Shannon Bradshaw Title: Comparing the Distances Covered
Title: Keeping the Heat!
Overview: This project tries to develop a visible indicator that milk has gone sour. It is based on an acid / base indicator strip. School: St Catherine's College
Overview: The aim of this project is to
Teacher: Mrs. Clara Burnett
Sports
Stand no: 4406 Student(s): Chloe Fitzgerald, Kate Mc Mahon
Dirichlet series. School: Synge Street CBS Teacher: Mr. Jim Cooke
Junior - Group
Stand no: 4301
Stand no: 4400
Student(s): Stephanie Mulvany
Student(s): Raafay Shehzad,
investigate if salt water retains more heat
Student(s): Fiona Gryson
Title: Now You See It! - An Investigation
Robert Neary,
Stand no: 4413
Title: The Gryson Drying Scale )A Meteorological Instrument for Measuring
into Thermometric Properties in Light Refraction Overview My project is based on the theory that heat can refract light. With
title: Factors Affecting the Freezing Rate of Water
than tap water. School: Colaiste Chiarain
Student(s): Edel Cullen, Atlanta Golden,
playing different sports to see which
Teacher: Ms. Mary Casey
Hayleigh Mc Guiness
investigate whether temperature, surface
Stand no: 4407
Overview : A project to determine which
sports players do the most running. School. Dominican College - Wicklow Teacher : Mr. John O'Brien
experimentation I hope to prove this.
area and the presence of a salt affect the
Student(s): Wayne Danaher,
fats/oils are best for making soap. The
forecast drying in a specific timeframe by
School: Ursuline College - Sligo
freezing rate of water.
Declan Sweeney
project is in two stages: 1. Making the
use of evaporation. School: Ashbourne Community School Teacher: Ms. Sharon Galvin
Teacher: Mr. Anthony Carolan
School: Lucan Community College feather. Ms. Clare Healy
Title: To Investigate the Heating Potential
soaps 2. Testing the soaps
of Damp Hay
School, St Mary's College - Londonderry Teacher: Mrs. Ann Blanking
Teacher: Ms. Anne Ryan Stand no: 4107
Drying)
Overview: To construct a prototype of a working scale that can measure and
Overview: In our project we will compare
Title: Fats Soap!
Overview: In this project we are going to
by Different Players Playing Different
the distances covered by different players
Chemical Physical & Mathematical
Chemical Physical & Mathematical Stand no: 4420
Overview: In our project we will use fractal
Student( s): Rachael Montague,
analysis to study and compare the
Louise Mc Conville , Eimear Hamill
movement patterns of humans and animals.
Stand no: 4518
Stand no: 4524
Overview: We aim to forensically examine
Overview: Microwaves are used to heat
Stand no: 4606
Student(s): Jennifer O'Neill,
Student( s): Niamh Walsh,
a car crash , what happens from a physical
water to a superheated state. The
Student( s): Conor Brady, Diarmuid Dwyer,
Amy Dickenson , Kim Hodgk'nson
Catherine Ceelen , Sarah Martin
perspective to the car and the occupants,
correspondence between electromagnetic
Owen Ennis
reverse engineering the crash.
erfergy and the equivalent temperature
Title: A Study of the Surface Brightness of
Title: Insulation for the Nations
School: Dominican College - Wicklow
Stand no: 4512
Title: An Investigation into the
Title: A Closer Look at Climate Change
Student ( s): Conor Geraghty,
Effectiveness of Sunscreens
Overview:: We are researching climate
reached is graphed and extrapolated.
Elliptical Galaxies
Teacher: Mr. John O'Brien
School: St. Geralds College
Overview: To use the Juncaceae plant to
Teacher: Mr. Brendan McHugh
School: Ashton School
Overview: To examine the surface
make a sustainable form of insulation
Jake Leonard , Emmet Bowes
Overview: We will investigate the
change in our local communities. We are
that could be used all over the world.
Title: The Relationship between Sunspot
effectiveness of commercial and home-
doing this by gathering the thirty years of information from the weather station
Stand no: 4531
Student(s): Maria Murphy, Mary Williams, Emer Gllbride
Stand no: 4601
exponentially with distance outside
Student(s): Ruairi Kenny, Richard 0' Shea,
of the central bulge.
Title: Salt in Cooking
Title: Short Term Local Weather
Overview: We wish to investigate the
Prediction
School: Coldiste Phadraig CBS Teacher: Ms. Jacqueline Farrell
Stand no: 4506
School: St Ciaran' s High School
Student(s): Cathy Woods,
Activity and Extreme Weather Events
made sunlotions . Using an uv monitor we
Teacher: Mrs. Pauline Murphy
Bldthnaid McKevitt
Overview: Does intense solar activity,
will measure the amount these lotions
at school.
Title: To Investigate if Hocke's Law
particularly sunspots influence weather
block UVA and UVB.
Applies in a Biological Setting
systems especially those that develop into
School: Abbey Community College -
School: Loreto College - Cavan Teacher: Mrs . Carmel Gaffney
Intermediate - Group Stand no: 4500 Student(s): Aisling Ni Mhaolanfaidh, Helen Donaldson, Title: Candy Chromatography Overview: To separate various components in coloured food dyes used to coat popular sweets by using the process of chromatography. School: Coldiste Choilm
Teacher: Mr. Hugh O'Callaghan Stand no: 4501 Student(s): Gregory Mc Elhinney, Lee Welsh, Title: Application of the KolmogorovSmirnov Test for Normality to Continuous and Discontinuous Variation
Overview: We will apply weights to
typhoons/hurricanes/floodi n g/drought.
Wicklow
tendons and see if they stretch and if a
School: Coldiste Phadraig CBS
Teacher: Ms. Mairead Lennon
directly proportional relationship exists.
Teacher: Mr. Kevin Carey
Smirnov test for normality to continuous variation and discontinuous variation data collected from students within our Junior School. School: Oakgrove Integrated College Teacher: Ms. Laura Corbett Stand no: 4502
Student(s): Louise 0' Donnell, Leanne 0 Meara, Title: To Establish Rates of Erosion of Limestone by Cork Rainfall
We will then investigate the erosion of limestone buildings and statues in Cork. School: North Presentation - Cork Teacher: Ms. Hazel O'Sullivan Stand no: 4503 Student( s): Rachel Healy, Megan Cronin, Title: An Investigation of Friction and Calculating the Friction Co-efficient
different variables investigating friction and also calculating the friction co-efficient. School : Dominican College - Drumcondra Teacher: Miss Roisin Doyle Stand no: 4504 Student( s): Karen O'Carroll, Rachael McDerrmott
Title: To Make a Mathematical Model of the Human Face
and mathematical equations School: Dominican College - Wicklow Teacher: Mr. John O'Brien Stand no: 4505 Student( s): Julie McKenna , Shauna Porter -u!
Fractal Analysis of Human and
Animal Movement Patterns
hypothesis that salt is absorbed into
Overview: Develop a web-based
Student(s): Aisling Brazel, Carol Quinlan,
vegetables/ foods from the cooking water
computer program to analyse satellite
Stand no: 4607
during the cooking process.
and other weather data including local
Student(s): Riona Walsh,
School: Kilrush Community School Teacher: Ms. Jacinta Mckenna
topography to produce accurate shortterm (3-4hrs) predictions for a local area.
Laura Mc Loughlin, Maeve Tuohy Title: Eye in the Sky
School: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal
Overview: Our project aims to prove that
Teacher: Mr. Sean Foley
humans find it harder to judge the
Luke Hughes
Stand no: 4602
than those on the ground.
Title: Fairground Attraction - The Physics
Student( s): Andrew Smith,
School: Ursuline College - Sligo
of the Funfair - An Investigation
Dwayne Watson
Teacher. Mr. Anthony Carolan
Teacher: Mr. John White
Stand no: 4513
Student(s): Dervla Murray, Cathy Fox,
Stand no: 4507
Student(s): Karl Maher, Conor Stephens, Colm O'neill
Title: An Investigation into the Presence
Student(s): Sarah Powell, Aoife McElroy
Title: The Physics of Jenga速
and the Effects of Chemicals from Plastic
Title: To Compare the Effectiveness of a
Overview: Jenga is one of the world's
Water Bottles Leaching into the Water
Homemade Filtration System to a Commercially
most popular games and we intend to use
Title: Is Biofuel an Effective Alternative for Ireland? Overview: Investigating the possible use of biodeisel as an alternative for diesel. School: Our Ladys School - Templeogue Teacher: Ms. Ruth Kelly
Available Water Filtration System
physics to develop the optimum strategy
Overview: Our investigation aims to
Overview: Build water filtration system &
for playing it.
examine if there is a build up of chemicals
Stand no: 4526
test effectiveness against commercial
School: Coldiste Phadraig CBS
in bottled water, as it lies stagnant on our
Student (s): Dereck Withero,
using Sensors
Title: Mobile Phone Radiation: Put to
Teaches Mr. Kevin Carey
shop shelves.
Stephen Withero , Kevin McInerney
Overview: The project examines the
the Test
School: Moate Community School Teacher: Ms. Alannah O'Shea
Title: A Colorimetric Determination of the
physics of the funfair: acceleration,
Kinetics of Sulphur Precipitation
velocity, forces employed, multiple "G"
Overview: we are determining the rate
forces as well as physiological aspects
Stand no: 4520
law for the reaction between thiosulphate
all using sensors and datalogging
Overview: We wish to investigate the levels of radiation emitted from mobile phones and the effect on the brain and body.
Stand no: 4608 Student(s): Denis Patterson, Shane Curry, Colette Fitzpatrick Title: Seismic Activity in the British Isles and the Wider World
Title: The Fractals of Floodwater
Student(s): Nicole Larkin, Doru Florea,
and hydrochloric acid using a colorimeter
equipment.
School: St Aidans Comprehensive School
Overview: Using a seismograph, we will
Overview: Fractals of Floodwater,
Jamie Kelly
to track the progress of the reaction.
School: St. Geralds College
- Cavan
investigate the hypothesis that seismic
establishing patterns in floodwater using
School: St. Alibe's School
Teacher: Mr. Brendan McHugh
Teacher: Ms. Joanne Corbett
activity is continuous on a global scale
Student(s): Emily Murphy, Mary Quilligan, Sarah Meade
fractals in an effort to predict how water
School: Scoil Chonglais
floods the land.
Stand no: 4533
Stand no: 4603
Tite: The Investigation of the Co-
School: Coldiste Choilm
Teacher: Mr. Stephen Gammell
efficiency of Performance of Solar Panels and Geothermal Heat Pumps in Ireland
Teacher: Mr. Hugh O ' Callaghan
Overview: To investigate the performance
Title: Under the Mattress? - Using Maths to Decide where to Invest Money Overview: Should you invest money in a bank or in the stock exchange? We will model how these investments work and see if one is better.
efficiency and cost of the available solar
School: St Laurence College Teacher: Mr. Tony McGennis
filtration system. Also determine if beneficial to purchase a filtration system to purify tap water.
Stand no: 4514
School: Loreto College - St Stephens Green
Student(s): Matthew Keating,
Teacher: Ms. Jennifer Campbell
Brian Crowther, Jamie Ngai
Stand no: 4508
Stand no: 4515
panels and geothermal heat pumps in
Student(s): Linda 0' Mahony,
Raisin Smyth
they Contain
Stand no: 4532
distance of objects above their heads
Student(s): Colin Frost, Gareth Heverin,
but there is also smaller scale local activity.
Teacher: Dr. Kieran O'Dwyer Stand no: 4527
Student(s): Tom O'Toole , Gerald Miles,
Student ( s): Vanessa Flack, Claire Quigley,
Student ( s): Etain Ryan , Jodie Bullivant,
Eoghan Doyle
Title: Can Changing the Albedo of Urban
Kieran Flynn
Title: Sound Localisation
Surfaces ( roofs and pavements ) Reduce
Stand no: 4609
Title: Bulls and Bears - Timing the
Overview: We are investigating people's
Global Warming and thus Lower C02
Student( s): David Parsons , John Nolan,
Stockmarket
ability to locate sound with both ears in
Emissions?
Conor Waters
Overview: We want to examine the use of
comparison to one ear covered with a
Overview: We plan to examine the
Title: Focus Fuel for a Finer Future
Ireland and summarize the results.
Caroline 0' Connor , Thom Barrett Title: The Disadvantages of the Decimal
Stand no: 4521
'euro cost averaging ' and the use of 30
bluetooth headset whilst driving.
benefits of changing the albedo of urban
Overview: We hope to produce pellets
School: Christ King Girls Sec. School
Student( s): Jessica Mullen , Orla Flynn,
and 50 week moving averages to time
School: Bandon Grammar School
surfaces on the environment in relation
from seaweed and analyze their efficiency
Teacher: Mrs. Laura Mc Namara
System and Possible Alternatives Overview: Our investigation examines the
Shannon Rooney
stockmarket entry.
Teacher: Mr. Edward Gash
to Dublin.
as a fuel source by comparing their
social effects of the Decimal System.
Title: Should We Use Post Codes?
Student( s): Jamie Wall, Peter Murphy,
Also one member is researching
Overview: Are post codes effective - we
School: St. Alibe's School Teacher : Dr. Kieran O'Dwyer
John Kearney
mathematical advantages of other
aim to send a few hundred letters (to
systems such as Babylonian.
Northern Ireland ) and see if ones with
Stand no: 4528
Gary 0' Brien Title: The Sound of Damaged Hearing!
Stand no: 4604
Stand no: 4509
Title: Accuracy In Football Boots
School: Our Lady 's Secondary School -
kilogram calorific values with other
Stand no: 4534
Monaghan
fuel sources.
Student(s): Thomas Carr, Hugh Barlow,
Teacher: Mr. Paul Lonergan
School: Coldiste Cholmain Teacher: Ms. Michelle Howley
Overview: To compare the accuracy of
School: Millstreet Community School
post codes arrive earlier.
Student(s): Noel Kennedy, Colm Reidy,
Teacher: Mr. Shane Guerin
School: St Laurence College
Thomas Brouder
Overview: We propose to establish
Student(s): Roisin Bohan,
Stand no: 4610
different brands of football boots and
Teacher: Mr. Tony McGennis
Title: Does our Tap Water Contain
whether everyday sounds can cause
Emma O'Sullivan , Elaine Connolly
Student(s): Molly Fleming, Katie Twomey,
Medicinal Drugs?
damage to our hearing by measuring
Title: Is Chlorination Bad for the Nation:
Emma Flannagan
noise level in a variety of settings.
Investigating a Cheap, Healthy and
Tite: Silver Nanoparticles - Will the Silver Lining of Fibre Technology affect beneficial
prove whether or not the most expensive boots really are the best boots.
Stand no: 4516
School: Ardscoil Ui Urmoltaigh
Student( s): Tommy Flavin, Dylan
Stand no: 4522
Overview: In our project we will be
Parry-Owen, Arcadi Procopii
Student(s): Gary Carr, Darragh Moriarty,
testing water for the presence of
School: Coldiste An Spioraid Naoimh
Environmentally Friendly Method of
Teacher: Mr. John O'Sullivan
Graham McGrath
medicinal drugs by the experiment of thin
Teacher. Ms. Martina Downes
Removing Chlorine from a Household
Bacteria (biofilms) used in Waste Water
Water Supply
Treatment Plants of Co. Dublin?
Stand no: 4535
Overview: We are investigating a cheap
Overview: Investigate the environmental
Student( s): Diarmuid Hickey, Pattie O'Keeffe, Leah Healy
healthy and environmentally friendly
implications of the release of silver
method of removing chlorine from a
nanoparticles into the aquatic
Title: Does Temperature Affect the Pitch
household water supply and why people
environment specifically focusing on
Title: Flooding in an Urban Area Stand no: 4510
Overview: Our main aim is to investigate
Title: Efficient Numerical Tests of Robin's
layer chromatography.
Student(s): Emma O'Leary,
how urbanisation affects flooding, how
Reformulation of the Riemann Hypothesis
Ashleigh Sheehan , Niamh Murphy
drainage works and how it can be
Overview: The Riemann hypothesis is one
School: Comprehensive School - Listowel Teacher: Mr. Shaun Holly
Title: Using Non-Newtonian Fluid in the
improved to reduce flooding.
of the most famous unsolved problems in
Design of Shock Proof Clothing
School : Gorey Community School
mathematics . We describe numerical tests
Stand no: 4529
of Robin's reformulation of the Riemann
Student(s): Claire O'Hagan, Lauren Power,
of a Concert Flute?
choose to do so.
benign biofilms used in Irish waste
Overview: We are going to use non-
Teacher: Ms. Emmeline Fairweather
hypothesis.
Grainne O'Hanlon
Overview: We are testing to see whether
water treatment.
School: Synge Street CBS
I itle: The Damaging Effects of the
temperature affects the pitch of a concert
School: Coldiste Choilm Teacher: Mr. Hugh O'Callaghan
Teacher: Mr. Jim Cooke
Different Types of Earphones
flute which is perfectly tuned at room
overview: We will build a model ear using
temperature.
Stand no: 4605 Student(s): Rhona Togher, Eimear
newtonian fluid in the design of shock proof clothing so it can be made lighter
Stand no: 4517 Student( s): Aldan Kearney , Louise Vickers,
School: Blackwater Community School
Samantha Vickers
Teacher : Mr. David King
Title: The Weather - Let's Predict!
Stand no: 4523
a sound level meter (datalogging) test
School: Carrigaline Community School
Overview: Comparing archived weather
Student(s): Kieran Fraser, David Walsh,
which types of earphones do the
Teacher: Ms. Maura Carroll
Stand no: 4511
reports and analysing the data using a
Patrick O'Connor
most/least damage.
Student( s): Sipke 0' Shaughnessy,
computer programme we hope to
Tite: The Physics of Trick Shots
School: St Vincent's Secondary School Teacher: Mr. John White
Senior - Group
for Tinnltus Sufferers
O'Carroll, Niamh Chapman Title: The Sound of Silence - An Investigation into Low Frequency Therapy
Eamon Ivri, Daire Healy
investigate if there is a change in our
Overview: We want to investigate the
Title: The Use of Calcium Oxide in
weather patterns.
physics behind snooker trick shots and how they can be applied.
Stand no: 4530
Stand no: 4600
the use of low frequency tones in the
Combating Global Warming
School: Abbey Community College Wicklow
School: Blackwater Community School
Student(s): Mark Cecchetti,
Student( s): Fionn Merz,
alleviation of ringing in your ears.
Overview: We will be investigating the effectiveness , feasibility and safety concerns
Teacher: Ms. Mairead Lennon
Teacher: Mr. David King
Daniel Donelly, Mark Etherington
Arran Mac Gabhann
School: Ursuline College - Sligo
Tale: CSI Castlebar: Forensic Analysis of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Title: Investigation of Superheating
Teacher: Mr. Anthony Carolan
of a recent proposal to add CaO to seawater in order to reduce atmospheric C02.
Overview: Our project will investigate
in Water
School: St Josephs College - Lucan Teacher: Ms. Michelle Dunne
and have more mobility.
Overview: We will analyze the human face and model it using fractal analysis
Stand no: 4525
Stand no: 4519
Overview: The object of our project is to carry out a range of experiments with
brightness of disc galaxies (l enticular or spiral ) and see if it decreases
School: St Vincent's Secondary School
Overview: We will compare the erosion of limestone by rain and de-ionised water.
Teacher : Ms. Sarah Moore
Hannah Dalton
Overview: We will apply the Kolmogorov-
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School: Ardscoil Ui Urmoltaigh Teacher: Mr. John O' Sullivan
The seminars, which are presented in association with Lennox Laboratory Supplies Limited, take place in the Merrion Room, which is adjacent to the Teachers' Area on the front balcony of the Main Hall. These presentations, lasting less than 30 minutes
Teacher Seminars
each, will cover a range of interesting topics that are sure to stimulate debate.
Thursday 8th January
Organisation
Speaker
12.00
Light Fantastic
Philip Harris
Tom Dudman
13.00
Toward the SMART Global Classroom
SMART Technologies
James Smith
14.00
Seismology in Schools
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
Thomas Blake
15.00
Forensic Science in the detection of crime
Forensic Science Laboratory
Dr. Eugene Kane
Organisation
Speaker
* Thy International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union a)id UNESCO ,,to help the citizens of the o'rld rediscover tI eir place in the Universe through the daytalld l,ighi-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense 6f > vonder-and 'd^covery.
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Friday 9th January
ASTRONOMY
11.00
Climate Change and the Curriculum
Change Campaign
Joanne Davison
12.00
The Risks from Radon gas in Ireland
Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland
David Fenton
13.00
Engaging youth through 3D environments and simulation
Northern Ireland Space Office
Robert Hill
How can ComReg websites be used in the classroom?
Commission for Communications Regulation
Therese Hourigan/ Patricia Dowling
Science and Technology in action
Health and Safety Authority
TBC
Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies
Organisation
Speaker
Play for Health The Development of play in Ireland
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'The Universe, Yours to Discover'
Fun Physics demos for Junior Cert science
Institute of Physics in Ireland - Teacher Network
Paul Nugent
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The title, 'The Universe, Yours to Discover' is the slogan for the International Year of Astronomy 2009. This incredible 3-D presentation will take you on a fascinating visual tour across time and space to discover and explore the universe of the modern astronomer. You will learn of the discoveries of Galileo Galilei observing the sky through his telescope and find out how mankind is using massive ground based and space based telescopes and spacecraft to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos. Leaving Earth, you will tour the Solar System, cross the Milky Way and even witness the birth and death of stars. The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will be the first time ever that this unique show has been delivered to the
ESO operates three observational sites in the Chilean Atacama desert , ESO is also currently engaged in design studies for a 42-m Extremely Large Telescope. It employs around 600 staff members.
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The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies was established in 19' to promote research at the frontiers of knowledge ; it has operate unsink Observatory since 1947, where it is currently expanding LENNOX Lennox Laboratory Supplies Ltd. John F. Kennedy Drive,
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Timetable of daily shows
DALE TREADWELL and NATURALLY WILD are available for school visits and weekend workshops throughout the year with quirky, activity-based presentations.
The Primary Science Fair 2009 is sponsored by the Health and Safety Authority. Up to 100 projects will be on show from Primary Schools across the country over the three days of the Exhibition. The Fair reflects the broad and balanced primary
11.00 a.m.
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The Magic of Maths
2.00 p.m.
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Dr. Zerulla and the Globe of Death
science curriculum and this year's participants have been encouraged to think about safety as it relates to their projects. The initiative forms part of a wider Dale Treadwell Naturally Wild mobile: 087 977 8803 office: 044 9379887 'Gum Tree Cottage', Carr 's Cross, Colehill, Kinnegad, Co. Meath
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strategy which is targeting safety programmes at younger workers and workers of the future. Prizes will be awarded to the pupils and teachers. A Special Primary Science Awards Ceremony will take place daily in Screen 3D at 1.30p. m. and will be preceded with a science show from W5. The Primary Science Fair forms an integral part of
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*There will be an additional show on Saturday 10th January at 4.00 p.m. T.B.C. N. B. This programme is subject to change.
Titan made its debut appearance at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition in 2006 and was an immediate hit with young and old alike, drawing huge audiences to the BT Arena. Titan is transported around the Arena on a docking station driven by the Man in Black. After some adjustments to the controls, the Man in Black 'fires up' the equipment and brings Titan to life - much to the shock of the audience around! This performance is not to be missed . Seeing is believing!
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combines electronic gaming , sport and interaction in
forces, centrifugal forces do not originate in interactions with
games such as Speed Chaser, Tug of Time, 4 Corners and
Andrew Jeffrey is a one-off! Both a professional magician and
Marble Drop . Scale to new heights into the Galaxy and
a teacher, his shows have been described as high-energy,
learn the skill of BLOQXing today. Don't miss this stand.
motivating and inspirational. Andrew lectures and performs all over Europe to teachers and students alike. His performance
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at Young Scientist 2009 is based on his'Magic of Maths'
competition where you can win valuable prizes.
show, which is aimed at impressing upon students the beauty
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other bodies situated in the environment of the particle upon which they act. In spite of the relative simplicity of the effect, centrifugal forces play an important role at the forefront of technology including investigating planetary and solar system rotation, the production of advanced materials in nanotechnology and the separation of chemicals and drugs in the pharmaceutical and medical industries. The ultimate demonstration of centrifugal forces in action takes place when Dr. Zerulla introduces 'The Globe of Death'. Three motor cyclists enter this 16 foot steel sphere and amazingly defy gravity when they loop the loop!
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For the 5th year running, join the robots in the Big Top for the Annual International Robots of Destruction Heavyweight Championships. This year, we have found the biggest, toughest and baddest battling robots to fight it out in head to head matches to the death. 20 robots go in, only one comes out to be crowned champion Robot
iCHexapod'is an insect like robot that responds to and recognises the human beings it encounters. iC is always oolong for new people to meet and when it comes across a human face ittd!lilock on, track and respond ®hsmovements. It also remembers the humans it encounters by taking a photo andpublishing It directl from Its hexapod brain to its own personal hexapod blog at wwwhexapodrobotcomRc/
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Stand 1 The role of the Patents Office is to provide an efficient and effective system of industrial property protection that will encourage technological progress and promote enterprise through the implementation by the Office of the relevant legislation. This is to be achieved through the protection of industrial property rights in the fields of patents, trade marks and designs, and the dissemination of relevant information in conjunction with each of these activities.
This year's robots are so deadly that the fully enclosed ROD battle arena has had to be re-enforced and is now quite literally, bullet-proof! Will Defending champion Iron
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Stand 2 Irish Mensa will, as usual, have puzzle pages forthe contestants who are exhibiting. They will also have tests that can he taken at home to check your IQ and, possibly, find out if you might qualify for Mensa membership. There are approximately 1,200 members in Irish Mensa and IM will be happy to welcome some more.
Awe 5 hold its title or will it be hammered by newcomer Thor or Irish bot Stan?
Bring it on!! Don't forget to bring your ear defenders for the frenzy of noise during finally beat the undefeated girl's in this year's Heavyweight Robot Rumble? Once inside the World of Robots, watch out for the Daleks and other Mechanoids, they could attack at any time! There will be lots of mayhem, lots of noise, lots of fun and lots of robots in BT's World of Robots.
10.30a.m.
3.00p.m. 4.00p.m.
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Stand 4 The Irish Science Teachers' Association is the largest subject association in the country. It was founded in 1961 and has 1200 members from all sectors
SMART Technologies invented the touch-sensitive SMART Board interactive whiteboard in 1991. It was just the first of many innovative, easy-to-use products that have earned SMART worldwide recognition and made it the undisputed global leader in the interactive whiteboard product category. Its strategic alliance with Intel® Corporation and strong commitment to research and development has accelerated SMART's growing line of technology solutions. Thanks to their simplicity and powerful ability to connect people, SMART products have put collaboration and learning at the fingertips of millions around the world. Success with technology integration starts with high-quality, easy-to-use products and access to a diverse collection of digital content and resources that make using the products more enjoyable and efficient. You also need friendly, helpful technical support when you have questions. And, it's really valuable when you can connect with other educators - especially a large and engaged community of teachers who use the same products as you do and are eager to share their insights and experiences. So at SMART we bring you easy to use products, top class educational content and resources, teacher professional development and outstanding service and support together in one platform that can grow and scale from one classroom to an entire country. Come and visit us on stand 9 for more information or our try our website at wwwsmartboard.ie
of education. The ISTA functions as a body dedicated to the professional development of its members and the advancement of science teaching. The ISTA maintains links with other bodies involved in science education in Ireland and associations for science education in other countries.
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The EcoTheatre is sponsored this year by Change.ie
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The Change campaign is a vital part of Ireland's plan of action on climate change. Change can only be achieved through partnerships and working together to make the important changes that are needed to help reduce the impacts of climate change. Come along and find out what you can do in your world to help reduce the carbon number in your personal life, school and home. You will also have the chance to ask those climate change questions that you have been wondering about! There will be up to eight presentations per day in over the three days of the the Exhibition.
NOWHERE TO GO - successful outdoor spaces for young people Reducing Poverty, Renewing the Environment with the Award Winning Fuel Efficient Stove in Africa
Tipperary Institute is a dynamic third level Institute with campuses in Thurles and Clonmel. HETAC accredited Honours Degrees are offered across a wide variety of areas including Business, Accounting and Finance, Computing, Games Design & Development, Software Development, Creative Multimedia, Information Technology Support, Environmental and Natural Resource Management and Social and Community Studies. TI's stand at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition will feature exhibits on the Science of Computer Games. Stand visitors will have the opportunity to meet TI lecturers to discuss career choices in the area of science and technology. Call to the stand and meetTI's Student Ambassadors who will be providing games demonstrations throughout the event. The games demos are always a popular activity and will feature the XNA Ireland Challenge, Robocode Ireland, SchoolBots and student portfolio demonstrations. Technology exploration workshops are also planned. So make sure to visit the TI stand in the Industries Hall and check out the science behind computer game development for yourself!
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4)' safe food safefood is an all-island agency set up to improve food safety and nutrition by fostering and maintaining confidence in the food supply. We are inviting teachers to try out safefood's new educational resources which will be showcased at our stand during the exhibition. 'safefood' for life is our post primary interactive resource, designed to give students an understanding of the sources and risks of food poisoning and acquire a recognised qualification and lifelong skills in food safety and hygiene through visually stimulating screens. 'Taste Buds' is our new fun, interactive primary school resource designed to help children enjoy learning about the origins and production of food and the importance of eating a balanced diet. For further information please visit our new web site www.safefood.eu or contact our helpline NI 0800 085 1683, ROl 1850 40 4567
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The RSC is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. Supported by a worldwide network of members and an international publishing business, our activities span education, conferences, science policy and the promotion of chemistry to the public. We support the teaching of chemistry within the primary, secondary and post-16 phases. Our resources and materials are sent free to schools and colleges in the UK and Ireland. We encourage initiatives to attract students to the chemical sciences from all parts of society and raise awareness of potential careers. An advisory service and a variety of careers publications for students, parents and teachers are available. Visit us at stand 20 or contact www.rsc.org
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Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education is a dynamic further education college with four campuses located in Coolock, Raheny, Killbarrack and Malahide in Dublin. Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education provides programmes delivered by a team of tutors dedicated to the highest standards of teaching and learning in a caring, supportive and friendly atmosphere. We provide courses at a variety of different qualification levels including FETAC level 5 and level 6, Higher National Diploma (HND) and B.A. Honours. At Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education you can study Medical Laboratory Science, Pre-University Science, Preliminary Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems Technician, Health Science (Pre-Nursing), Health Science (Physiology and Sport) and Architectural Technology. Our courses provide an alternative route for obtaining a qualification in science and technology to the traditional points system. Our wide range of qualifications and links allow students to progress (with advanced entry in many cases) to complete degrees in Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland and in the U.K. Students can also use their qualifications to gain employment. Call to the Colaiste Dhulaigh exhibition stand (Stand No. 5) in the Industries Hall. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet our staff and student ambassadors to discuss career choices and the opportunities that exist in the area of Science and Technology.
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New ways to catch some rays : Advances in Materials and Devices for Solar Energy Conversion
SFI Strategic Research Cluster in Solar Energy Conversion, UCD Dublin
Burying carbon
Geological Survey of Ireland
Between stands 5 & 6 The Marie Keating Foundation has been established primarily to provide Breast Cancer Information and Awareness free of charge to the general public throughout the Republic of Ireland through three Mobile Cancer Information Units based in the Eastern, Western and Southern regions of Ireland
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Stands 10 - 17 Irish Universities Promoting Science. Do you want to access a wide range of information about science on just one website? The science faculties or their equivalent of the seven Irish Universities have developed www.universityscience.iewhich will save you hours researching Irish Universities - science programmes available, career and research opportunities along with lots of other information on science. Come visit our stands to see science in action!
10P Institute of Physics In Ireland Stand 18 Everything you ever wanted to know but didn't dare to ask! Get the'WOW' factor at the Institute of Physics stand no 18 with spectacular light, sound and energy demonstrations. Demos include; high temperature superconductors using liquid nitrogen, fuel cell miniature cars, burning sound waves, holograms, laser optics, fibre-optic spectroscopy, pulse oximeter, endoscopes, van de Graaf generator, a spectrograph with a mercury light source and much more. Demonstrators are on standby to explain everything (from physics departments atTCD, DCU, DIT, NUIM, UCD, NUIG, QUB, UCC and UL). The Institute of Physics is a scientific membership organisation devoted to increasing the understanding and application of physics. It has an extensive world wide membership (currently over 34,000) and is a leading communicator of physics with all audiences from specialists through government to the general public. Its publishing company, Institute of Physics Publishing, is a world leader in scientific publishing and the electronic dissemination of physics. The Institute of Physics in Ireland has over 1700 members. Career opportunities, physics course information, lectures and much more all available at http://iopireland.org
nor°"` Stand 19 The Irish Centre for Talented Youth ( CTYI) runs Saturday , Wednesday and Summer programmes , correspondence courses and special events for high ability students aged between 6-16 years old in Dublin City University and other centres nationwide. To find out more about these courses please email : ctyi@dcu.ie or
Tel: 01 7005 63 4 www.dcu.ie/ctyi
Down Syndrome Ireland
education executive to promote science across the education sector, encouraging liaison between our member companies and their local schools. Visit our stand to avail of a variety of free science based resources for students and teachers.
Stand 20 Teachers, check out our stand in the Industries Hall and get your free teacher pack! Students, come and enter our competition for a fantastic prize! Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) tries to ensure that all individuals with Down Syndrome receive the support that will give them a future where their talents, skills and abilities are developed to the fullest. DSI encourages the development of inclusion in main stream education. Every year an increasing number of young students with Down Syndrome are progressing to 2nd level education. Attendance at this wonderful event is an opportunity for DSI to raise awareness and promote a positive attitude towards Down Syndrome. www.downsyndrome.ie National Helpline Number: 1890 374 374
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0 Stand 21 Come along to the HP "Freedom is in the Air" Wifi printing area where we will have a stand demonstrating live wireless printing in action. Visitors can experience just how easy it is to bring wireless printing to life. The following wireless printers will be demonstrated at the HP stand: HP PhotosmartC4580 All in One Printer, Scanner, and Copier-Easily connect to your wireless network and print from multiple PC's or notebooks. HP Photosmart C8180 All in One Printer, Scanner, and Copier-Offers the highest technology from the HP Photosmart Range- innovative photo features, fastest print speeds and built in wireless that allows you to share the performance across your network-enabled PC's or notebooks. Snapfish by HP Snapfish offers free, unlimited storage and online sharing of your photos high quality prints of your digital photos, as well as great photo gifts; from mugs and mouse mats to posters and photobooks. All visitors to the HP stand will receive a free collage poster in which you can showcase up to 30 photos. Personalise with a title and choose from up to 14 different background colours to really make the poster your own. Visit the HP stand for more details and to receive your voucher to claim your free collage poster.
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The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is an event like no other! BT is proud to both organise and sponsor this fantastic event which gives students from all over Ireland the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills in the science & technology arena. With the highest ever number of entries, the 2009 exhibition is set to be the most exciting year to date and BT have stepped up our game to provide our most exciting and interactive exhibition stand ever! The BT stand will be on display in the industries hall between Thursday 8th and Saturday 10th of January and will showcase our latest innovations as well illustrate BT's ongoing commitment to our corporate responsibilities.
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Stand 22a Finding out about blood donation has never been easier! Students come visit our stands where IBTS scientists are on hand to let you in on some interesting facts about blood and demonstrate some amazing experiments. Lots of giveaways daily!
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Since 1996 we have reduced our BT's carbon footprint by 58%. challenge now is to achieve an 80% reduction in C02 intensity worldwide by 2020 . To achieve this we need your help & this year we have installed a dedicated "Pledge Wall" on our BT stand.
The Play wall at the BT stand will showcase how online gaming can be brought to life through BT's up to 24Mb* Broadband and we have enlisted the help of PlayStation速 to make this happen.
Did you know? Giving blood saves lives.1 in 4 people will need a blood transfusion at some point in their lifetime because they are undergoing surgery, recovering from cancer or have been in a serious accident. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is always looking to sign up new blood donors. Check out www.giveblood.ie or text blood to 53377. Find us on Bebo: http://giveblood2009.bebo.com
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Stand 22b The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) is the statutory body responsible forthe regulation of the electronic communications sector (telecommunications, radiocommunications and broadcasting transmission) and the postal sector. We are the national regulatory authority for these sectors in accordance with EU law which is subsequently transposed into Irish legislation. Our remit covers all kinds of transmission networks including: Traditional telephone wire Traditional television and radio Radio Communications including fixed wireless MMDS and deflector operators providing TV services Mobile operators providing voice and data services Licensing Framework for Satellite Services in Ireland Postal delivery network Our activities are geared to operators and business & residential users of communications services. Visit ComReg's stand to find out more about use of the radio spectrum in Ireland, to experience live demonstrations and to get advice from our Consumer Team on telecommunications issues.
BT Networks provide security, resilience and peace of mind. Our Prosper wall at the BT stand i will show how solutions from BT can help businesses in Ireland toy utilise communication resources, make more efficient use of time So check out the BT stand, where an exclusive BT Young Scientist level has been created in Playstation速3's Little Big Planet gamer"". What are you waiting for... see how BT's up to 24Mb* Broadband can change online gaming forever!
The Pledge wall will give everyone who visits the BT Young Scientist & the Exhibition Technology opportunity to commit to change one small thing in their lives to help the environment. So come visit us and get pledging!
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Stand 23 The Health and Safety Authority is responsible for securing health and safety at work. Young people are 50% more likely to be injured at work than older people and in Ireland and approximately 60% of 15-18 year olds already work through part-time and summerjobs. Visit the HSA stand and check out what programmes and materials are available to teachers and students on safety in the workplace.
Our business experts are availabl throughout the exhibition to tall you through any of our solutions So visit us and see how BT coul be helping your business today!
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"Service is dependant on survey, compatibility and availability. Actual speed is subject to distance from the exchange and line quality. BT will provide the maximum broadband speed that the customer's phone line can support. Up to 24Mb available in certain areas, see www.btireland.ie/24Mb. In all other areas up to 7.6Mb is available.
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PharmaChemical Ireland is the trade association for the Pharmaceutical and Chemical manufacturing industry within Ireland. PharmaChemical Ireland employs a full-time
Stand 25 The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is tasked with improving safety on our roads in order to reduce death and injury resulting from road collisions. We would love you to come along to our stand where you can try out our new motorbike simulator, test your reaction time when stopping a vehicle and take the "Theory Test" challenge where you will be in with the chance to win fantastic prizes including an XBOX. Our friendly staff are waiting to answer any question that you have on road safety so don't delay make your may over to Stand 26. The Garda Road Safety Unit is available to Schools, Colleges, Community groups, Industry etc to promote Road Safety. We offer a 1.5 hour Power point presentation on Road Safety entitled "It won't happen to me" and it deals with such issues as Speeding, Drink Driving, Seatbelts, Y.M.D. (Young Male Drivers), Driver Fatigue etc. It also contains Road Safety videos and Garda camera car footage and is uniquely presented in a shock/ humourous manner. We also attend events such as the Young Scientist, Various Motor and Motorcycle shows to offer Road Safety advice and information.
RTE Stand 26 RTE, Ireland's Public Service Broadcaster, is bringing a host of activities to the RDS for the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2009. This year we have a custom-made RTE Weather studio where you can see a live weather bulletin, become a 'Weather Wannabe' making your very own bulletin, or experience the magic of the blue screen in 'Share the Screen with the Stars'. We'!! also be broadcasting some of our popular radio programmes and introducing some of our new talent on the RTE Digital Radio stations. RTE's news2daywill be searching for an up and coming talent to be a reporter for a day and well-known presenters from RTE Young Peoples will be filming at the event too. You'll be able to catch all the action live on the RTE.ie webcam. So whether you want to try your hand at broadcasting or meet some of RTE's famous faces and voices, join us at the RTE stand.
int I Stand 27 The Intel stand showcases a variety of education programmes which Intel is driving in both in Ireland and abroad. A selection of programmable robots can be seen and kids can try some simple programming for themselves. Skoool.ie, Intel's award winning education portal will be on-line providing access to a variety offree educational resources. Nanoscience - the exciting new science of building and synthesizing at the atomic scale will be explained. This year the stand also includes a section on Intel's SciFest - a regional science fair for second level students held in institutes of Technology around the country. And lots more! The stand promises to be a fun learning experience that will capture the imagination of the whole family.
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Prim-Ed www pnm.ed corn Stand 29 Promethean are a global leader and innovator in interactive learning technology that helps teachers to engage, educate, assess and motivate learners. Developed by and for educational professionals, our products help teachers to prepare digital lessons quickly and easily. The Promethean Interactive Whiteboard is widely used in schools and teacher education centres in Ireland. The ACTIVboard +2 is more than simply an Interactive Whiteboard; it's a complete learning solution that's been designed by teachers to fulfil every classrooms requirements. Impressive audio and visual enhancements breathe life into lessons, taking learning to a new level and affording instant understanding and endless opportunities. You will see the Promethean Interactive Whiteboards in the Main Hall ofthe exhibltion...please use these to find all the information you need about The Young Scientist Exhibition. Come and visit us at stand 29 and see our wide price range of Promethean Interactive Whiteboards-with unbeatable software and a height-adjustable board-so you can move the board to suit the height of the user-at any time! Prim-Ed Publishing is committed to providing tailor-made educational products by teachers for teachers. With over 800 titles available, Prim-Ed is the one-stop shop for all your teaching resources. From posters to workbooks and software to copymasters, Prim-Ed are always top of the class. Come visit us at stand 29 to view our wide range of new resources in the areas of Maths, Science, Writing, Posters and our exciting new Interactive Literacy Software.
BTIth Stand 30 BT's exhibition stand will be our most interactive & exciting ever! We will be showcasing BT's up to 24Mb Broadband* and have even created our very own BT Young Scientist level in Playstation®3's Little Big Planet game."! So come visit us and experience 24Mb Broadband* for yourself!
*Service is dependant on survey, compatibility and availability. Actual speed is subject to distance from the exchange and line quality . BT will provide the maximum broadband speed that the customer 's phone line can support . Up to 24Mb available in certain areas , see www.btireland .ie/24Mb. In all other areas up to 7.6Mb is available.
DIsC4ver Stand 31 Discover Science & Engineering presents Engineering Energy at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2009. Our partners this year include STEPS to engineering, the Science Gallery and T4 - the Technology Subjects Support Service. Come to the Engineering Energy House to see some of the Energy Challenges we face and how
prize on the Bike Challenge. Things get interesting in Luminous Lane where darkness and light combine in spectacular fashion. Or take a trip down Laser Alley avoiding breaking the lasers to win some fabulous prizes. We will also be stirring up a storm with our Tornado demo!
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Waterford Science Region Discover the wonders of science, the ingenuity of engineering and the magic of maths in a fun and interactive way at the Waterford stand. Investigate the challenge of climate change where we'll be giving out tree-mendous broadleaf trees sponsored by Coillte. Explore Evolution, learn about the workings of the eye, meet Bengy the robot and solve some fun maths puzzles. Waterford Institute of Technology -WIT- is working with local authorities, schools and industry to create a science region in the Southeast where science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are celebrated. Coordinated by WIT's centre for promotion of STEM, CALMAST in partnership with leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies Bausch & Lomb, Genzyme and Teva, the stand presents all areas of STEM in an accessible and interactive manner.
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• STEPS to engineering will be available to discuss careers in engineering and science • Make models on wind and marine turbines in the KNEX Workshop
The Tree Council of Ireland is a voluntary non-governmental organisation comprising over 50 groups, all with a common appreciation of trees. It was formed in 1985 to create an awareness of our tree heritage and to promote the planting, care and conservation of trees and woodlands. From very small beginnings, the Tree Council has endeavoured to get across its message in a variety of ways. These include events for school children and the wider public, which enable them to understand and enjoy the benefits of trees and forestry.
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ANALOG DEVICES Stand 32 At the Analog Devices stand we aim to open your mind to the fun, interesting and downright weird applications of science and technology in everyday life. Play the Wii and find out how Analog Devices make the controllers work. Test your hand-to-eye coordination guiding a 3-axis robot on the Magnetic Grabber or pedal your way to a
epa Exit Industries Hall Robinsons continually strives to raise awareness on the importance of hydration to parents and children. As the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is a very busy time for students, it is important for them to stay hydrated during the exhibition. Robinsons Fruit Shoot H2O is a Still Spring Water with Natural Fruit Flavours. It has no added sugar, no artificial colours and no artificial flavours making it a great option for children. Did you know that if you are thirsty it means that you are already dehydrated! Be sure to look out for the Robinsons Hydration Team, who will at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2009 from Thursday, 8th to Saturday, 10th January. They will be distributing Robinsons Hydration Packs with samples of Robinsons Fruit Shoot H2O and hydration information to ensure all the budding young scientists stay hydrated throughout the exhibition.
The Environmental Protection Agency protects the environment for everyone in the country. We regulate and police activitiedthat might otherwise cause pollution. We ensure there is solid information on environmental trends so that necessary actions are taken. Our priorities are protecting the Irish environment and ensuring that development is sustainable. Come and visit our 'Waste Reduction' exhibition to find out what you can do to reduce your waste, thereby reducing your impact on the environment.
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Stand 6 Irish Aid is the Irish Government's programme of overseas assistance to developing countries. In 2008 Ireland spent €899 million helping some of the world's poorest people in the world's poorest countries. Ireland is now the sixth largest aid donor in the world in per capita terms. Visit the Irish Aid stand where you can learn more about the work of the Irish Aid programme and discover the valuable role science can play in development. Self Help Development is an Irish Development agency, working in five countries in eastern Africa, which was founded in 1984 in response to the Ethiopian famine of that year. Self Help works by helping people to help themselves. Innovative and appropriate technologies and techniques are employed by Self Help's African staff, who work in partnership with communities and government agencies to create a
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Challenge yourself at the Human Power Station. To get an idea of how much electricity we use in our everyday lives why not challenge yourself to pedal on our Human Power Station and see how much power you can provide. The Human Power Station gives us ideas of the differences in power needed to get LED lights, halogen light, or a radio. Compare this to the amount of electricity we use each day to power appliances and lights in our homes and schools. How to win some great prizes - find out about our secondary schools photo competition. See some of last year's winning photos.
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Stand 9 Foras na Gaeilge is the All Island body for the promotion of the Irish language. Foras na Gaeilge has a role in advising administrations, North and South, as well as public bodies and other groups in the private and voluntary sectors in all matters relating to the Irish language. They also undertake supportive projects and grant-aid bodies and groups throughout the island of Ireland. Foras Na Gaeilge aims to promote the use of Irish as a living language, not just for the classroom.
'The Science of Cookery' - While cookery has always been a science, the application of physics and chemistry is gaining more and more importance in the world of chefs. The most well-known and awarded chefs of today lean heavily on science to bring innovation to their dishes - creating unusual sauces, emulsions and foams, experimenting with the use of savoury ingredients in desserts and sweet ingredients in mains, and also simply examining the exact conditions to cook meat to perfection. There has even been a scientific discipline named: 'molecular gastronomy', defined as the application of scientific principles to the understanding and improvement of small-scale food preparation. Understanding the chemistry of flavour, the denaturing of food and the structure of food molecules all contribute to the success of a food business (tasty food)). Why add salt to water? Why can't I taste food when I have a cold? Why does roast chicken smell so good? The answer lies in the chemistry and science of cookery. Visit 'The Science of Cookery' by Failte Ireland to see a range of experiments and demonstrations, taking place throughout the day. These will include the work of organaleptic receptors (the role of smell in taste), the work of enzymes and the science of ice-cream. Failte Ireland is the National Tourist Development Authority - the government agency that provides support to develop and sustain Ireland as a high quality tourist destination. Part of Failte Ireland's responsibility within this remit is to help ensure that there are enough motivated, skilled people entering the tourist industry to meet its staff needs. Third level courses in the various areas of tourism can be taken at Skills Training Centres, Colleges of Further Education and Institutes of Technology throughout Ireland. People in Tourism at Failte Ireland: 1850 256 256. www.picktourism.ie
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ENFO is the "one stop shop" environmental information service. It aims to provide easy access for everyone seeking information on all aspects of the environment and sustainable development. Its drop in library/exhibition centre is located at 17 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2.
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The Health Research Board is the lead agency funding all aspects of health research in Ireland. www.hrb.ie Health research has the potential to transform people's lives and -change the way they are cared for. As well as funding exciting research projects and the equipment to do health research, the Health Research Board supports people to do a wide variety of research linked to health care. HRB funded researchers work in fields as diverse as preventing cancer and understanding how the brain works to understanding how a hospital could operate more efficiently or how changes in the population will impact the may health services are provided.
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• Join the T4 group and find out how they control their robots. • The Science Gallery is going Nuclear this year and you can have your say! Should Ireland go Nuclear? Find out the pros and cons and cast your vote. The DSE Workshops will take place on the Balcony of the Main Hall but bookings will be taken at our Reception Desk in the garden of the Engineering Energy House. Discover Science & Engineering is also sponsoring the Globe of Death Show in the
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Stand 11b Forensic science is one of the best practical applications of many branches of science. The core purpose being to solve crime. The laboratory uses many chemical and biological techniques such as Gas Chromatography-Mass-Spectrometry, mainly in the drug area, Refractive index measurement of glass in burglary and traffic accident cases, Infra red spectrometry in paint and fibre cases such as armed robbery, Biological analysis in sexual assault cases and DNA analysis in blood, hair and body fluid samples...to mention just a few. In addition there is an increasing emphasis on computer/mobile phone analysis in the forensic laboratory. The popularity of CSI type programmes has greatly increased the awareness and interest of both students and adults in the area of forensic science. At our stand visitors will get an opportunity to meet staff from the Forensic Science Laboratory and find out if the CSI programme resembles the real life of a forensic scientist. Some video/DVD presentations will showcase some forensic science cases and visitors may get an opportunity to examine some evidence types.
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Stand 11c Dublin Zoo is about education, conservation and study. The Zoo has a year round education calendar, which offers a range of curriculum based programmes for all levels (pre-school, primary and second level). Our education programmes are adapted to meet the needs of the student and we cater for all age categories. As a Discover Science centre the education programmes offered at the Zoo aim to encourage students to appreciate their surroundings and develop a greater respect for the global environment. Our Learning & Discovery centre offers 'hands-on'teaching sessions to further enhance the educational experience and offers a unique dimension to the school curriculum. See our 'Bugs & Beasties' at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition where children can examine close-up some of these interesting animals! Further information is available from the Education Department, Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8. Tel: * 353 14748932 or email: education@dublinzoo.ie www.dublinzoo.ie
Stand 12 Naturally Wild provides environmental educational services to schools, community youth groups and shows and exhibitions. Naturally Wild is fronted by Dale Treadwell, an Aussie with a background in Bushland Restoration now living in Ireland for nearly a decade. The aim of Naturally Wild is to educate in a fun and informative may which will capture the imagination of both old and young alike. The Naturally Wild Roadshow 'Life in Your Own Garden' is a must see for Primary and Secondary Level Students, areas of curriculum covering food webs, water cycles, identification of mini beasts and schoolyard plants using keys. Presentations are aimed at all age groups from infants to Leaving Certificate Ecology & Biology level. In 2007 Dale and colleagues designed and built the AIB Naturally Wild Playground feature at the inaugural Bloom Garden Festival and have a new plan afoot 'Gondwanaland ' highlighting the plants during the time of the Dinosaurs . Contact dale @ naturallywild or mobile 087 9778803
Class Seminars directed at Third and Fourth Level Institutes in Ireland featuring world-class researchers with expertise in global health and development. Led by the Department of Anthropology and the Institute of Immunology of NUIM, the Consortium was awarded €1.44 million from Irish Aid under the Programme of Strategic Cooperation between Irish Aid and Higher Education and Research Institutes, 2007-2011.
Stand 19 Astronomy Ireland is the National Astronomy Society whose primary role is the promotion and encouragement of interest in Astronomy and Space Sciences. It pursues this goal through education and outreach programs, nationwide public watches and events, lectures, exhibitions, website www.astronomy.ie and its monthly magazine Astronomy & Space. It has thousands of members all over Ireland both North and South of the border. The stand will have information on Astronomy Ireland and the events it organises as well as information on where to study astronomy in Ireland.
It Stand 13 Camara is a registered charity that refurbishes Irish computers and then supplies full computer labs to schools in Africa. Camara equips the computers with educational software and provides extensive teacher programs to their hubs and the schools they are involved in.
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Fresh Film Festival: March 23rd-26th 2009, Limerick. Venues: TBC Stand 13a Fresh Film Festival is the preeminant showcasing body for the work of filmmakers between the ages of 7 and 18 years in Ireland. Coming into its 12th year, the festival takes place annually in Limerick. Fresh hosts the Ireland's Young Filmmaker Awards while encouraging critical engagement through its educational features programme, production through its workshop programme and development through the screening of young people's work and by staging regular forums. The call for entries is now on for festival 2009 so take the opportunity to see what Fresh is all about, what kind of films young people in Ireland are making and to pick up your entry pack. For more details please call 061319555 or e-mail us on info@freshfilmfestival.net
Vita'* Stand 14 Vita is an Irish international development agency established in 1989. Vita partners with communities in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Kenya to make a real impact in poverty reduction and environmental renewal. Vita is launching the Schools for Vita Challenge in January 2009. Three winning schools will each have the opportunity to send two students plus a teacher on an expenses paid trip to Ethiopia to learn about the challenges facing Ethiopia's people. Full details and registration available at www.SchoolsforVita.ie and at our stand. Primary School Teachers - visit our stand to register for our Buy a Miracle Tree campaign. You will receive an imaginative, easy to teach resource pack for your class that will inform your pupils about the Moringa (miracle) Tree and how it helps the lives of poor families in Africa. www.vita.ie
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Stand 15, A sound understanding of Planet Earth - how it was formed and how it works - helps to improve peoples' lives. The study of Planet Earth is known as Geology. It mainly involves the study of rocks, as well as making maps of what lies beneath the ground. Geology impacts on our lives in many ways: it helps us understand climate change and how to protect the water that we drink. Our homes are normally made from concrete and stone and are heated by oil or gas, turf or coal; the roads and bridges we travel on are made from concrete, stone and tar and the jewellery we wear contains gemstones for sparkle and beauty! All of these are the natural resources of Planet Earth. This exhibit attempts to show the importance and relevance of geology and geologists, what Planet Earth is all about, how it can be protected and how it impacts on YOU! It includes a rock display, a seismometer that shows how earthquakes are detected and measured, schools competitions and much, much more.
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Stand 18a The President's Award is Ireland's National Challenge Award, the country's most prestigious and respected individual award programme, and a challenge from the President of Ireland, to young people between 15 and 25 years of age.
Stand 20 Friends of Londiani is a young Irish charity working in Kenya with rural communities. FOL has worked with Irish volunteers and local people in villages around Londiani for over 6 years. The aim of this registered charity is to help achieve the Millennium Development Goals through water, health and education projects. In Ireland FOL has a schools development education programme which links with the CSPE curriculum. For further details check out www.friendsoflondiani.com
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Stand 21 Welcome to Face Up! Face Up is the magazine which young people love! The magazine has established a reputation as an invaluable resource for schools, colleges and youth organisations throughout the country. Face Up informs and entertains on personal development, social awareness, spirituality and justice issues. Each issue also contains a special report which takes an in-depth look at a topic of concern to teenagers. Face Up regularly examines topics such as health, depression, bullying, self-esteem, sexuality, work, family, violence, death and suicide. Each issue is fresh and up-to-date and contains many of the 'normal' ingredients of teen magazines including features on current trends, fashion and media personalities. With a strong input from young people themselves, the tone of Face Up is not preachy or patronizing but conversational and engaging, in a language the reader understands and can relate to.
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Stand 22 BirdWatch Ireland is the largest non-governmental conservation organisation in Ireland. Its aim is the conservation of wild birds and their natural habitats. Established in 1968, it currently has over 14,000 members and supporters and a local network of over 20 branches nationwide. It owns or manages nature reserves which protect threatened habitats and the birds that rely on them, produces ornithological publications dealing with birds and nature conservation in Ireland, and carries out educational and survey work. Visit the BirdWatch Ireland stand to learn more about how you can contribute to conservation science in Ireland, how you can help to keep track of Ireland's bird populations and how to embark on a career in the ecological science field. You can also visit our website, www.birdwatchireland.ie.
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Come to the Engineering Energy House (Stand No 31) to see Energy Challenges and how Engineering is providing Solutions
Stand 24 The Air Corps is the air component of the Permanent Defence Forces, based at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnell, Co. Dublin. Today, approximately 850 men and women serve in the Air Corps, each making a unique and significant contribution to fulfilling the roles, both primary and secondary as assigned by government. Currently, the Air Corps is well progressed through a major fleet upgrade programme whereby many of its older aircraft have been replaced by modern, state of the art military aircraft. This in turn has allowed for increased efficiency, increased output and significant improved capabilities as we progress through the 21st century.
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Stand 18b The Combat Diseases of Poverty Consortium represents a unique cluster of scientific, academic and NGO professional expertise, along with partners in the private sector, working together to build educational capacities for combating diseases of poverty, with the initial focus on east Africa. The three strands of the programme cover: A programme of trainer training and exchanges between Ireland and East Africa. Dissemination of information on global health and development to the broader public, focusing on secondary school teachers and transition year students. A Speakers Series and Master
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