Two first prizes and a second prize
Rory D Hughes won first prize in the Intermediate Technology (Individual Category)
with his project on Sensor controlled Medical Warning system.
Conor Farrell, Alex Buckley and Andrew Cleary won first prize in the Intermediate
Technology (Group Category) with their project on variety of atmospheric and other
effects during the total solar eclipse in Australia.
Eoin MacMahon won 2nd prize in the Senior Technology (Individual Category) with his
project "Speech recognition aid to learning"
Congratulations also to the other Gonzaga students whose projects were accepted for
display at the exhibition:
Jack Doherty and Stephen Herlihy have a project on using brain impulses as switches..."Brain
Computer Interface Aids in A.L.S" Junior Technology
Alan Hickey has an Intermediate Social and Behavioural project on Influences on Decision
making Processes.
Daniel Mulcahy has an Intermediate Technology project on an automatic sound level
warning device.
Overview:
In its 49th year the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is much more than
a competition; it is an unforgettable experience of a lifetime for the students who
take part.
The exhibition itself is the final stage in the competition which is open to all
second level students from Ireland, both North and South. As well as the 550 student
projects on display, there are a further four exhibition halls filled with science
and technology based exhibits and entertainment, making it a thrilling event for
those who enter and for general visitors too.
There are over 100 prizes to be won, including the prestigious
BT Young Scientist(s)
of the Year Award and the chance to represent Ireland at the European Union Contest
for Young Scientists.
Many previous winners of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition have gone
on to amazing careers in the science and technology industries. Indeed, many of them
used their award as a springboard to launch their professional lives.
For more detailed information including entry details visit:
http://www.btyoungscientist.ie
The Exhibition of Science Projects is in the RDS.
It is open to the public on Saturday
from 0930 to 1730
Adults €12
Students/Concessions €6
Family Ticket €25 – 2 adults and up to 3 children
Tickets can be bought at the Door.
This years special entertainment:
3D Secrets of the Cosmos,
Science Museum It Takes Guts
Titan the Robot
W5 Astonishing Experiments World of Robots
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