The search for budding young scientists

their time each January to help make the exhibition a success.

“The exhibition is much more than a competition, it is an unforgettable experi - ence of a lifetime for the students who take part. We continue to see the positive impact the exhibition has on fostering young talent in the areas of science, technology, engineering and maths in Ireland.”

UCD Professor Pat Guiry, Chair of YSE Ltd, said, “We’re delighted to be continuing our partnership with BT Ireland which has helped the exhibition reach new heights, increasing engagement levels amongst students and the public and strengthening relationships with exhibition partners. They have introduced a science festival around the annual exhibition as well as extending the exhibition to primary school students through the Primary School Science Fair.”

Since 2001, the Primary Science Fair has been a core component of exhibition week. It encourages 3rd to 6th class primary school students to develop their interest in STEM in a noncompetitive environment. The Primary Science Fair takes place on the Thursday and Friday of exhibition week at the RDS.

The BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp has been a very successful initiative, which has been an extension programme of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition for 14 years.