SCIFEST EZINE February 2015
Volume 6 Number 3
SciFest 2015 is now officially launched
‘SFI Discover is delighted to
The Launch of SciFest 2015 took place in Dominican College, Taylor’s Hill, Galway,
support SciFest as it is vital
on Friday 13 February. The attendees were welcomed to the event by the principal
that we engage and encour-
of Dominican College, Mr Alan Kinsella. Speakers included Dr Des Foley, GMIT,
age our young people to
Carol Farrell, SFI, Gretta Collins, Boston Scientific and Dr Pádraig Ó Murchú, Intel.
increase their knowledge
The attendance included representatives of the SciFest partners, the DES and local
and interest in STEM.
teachers. A number of students from the College presented their projects and an
Initiatives like SciFest allow
impressive range of trophies won at SciFest science fairs over the years were on
us to promote inquiry-based
display.
learning with our young peo-
In her introductory remarks Sheila Porter, SciFest CEO, noted that over 25,000
ple which is vitally important
students have participated in SciFest science fairs since the launch of the project
as we seek to build an Inno-
nationwide in 2008. SciFest 2015 promises to be bigger and better than ever.
vative, knowledge-based
Closing date for receipt of entry forms to SciFest@College 2015 is 13 March. Entry forms and further details are available on the SciFest website.
to provide employment opportunities in the years to
SciFest@School science fairs run throughout the year on dates selected by the schools concerned.
come’ Prof. Mark Ferguson, Director General, SFI and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government
Registration forms and further details are available on the SciFest website.
economy that will continue
SciFest website: www.scifest.ie
In This Issue
Etornam Glavee, Mairead Bell and Amy O’Reilly at the launch of SciFest 2015
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SciFest@School - St Nathy’s
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Dates of SciFest@College fairs 2015
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New for SciFest 2015
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What is a science fair project?
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What the judges look for in a science project
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SciFest@College 2015 Awards
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Contact us
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