Discovering and Promoting Inquiry in the Sciences through Computational Thinking
A FREE 2 day workshop for Science teachers delivered as part of the Pathway to Inquiry Based Science Education (IBSE), EU 7th Framework Project, Monday & Tuesday 13th and 14th February 2012.
Request for photos!
The editor of SCIENCE is looking for photos for the cover of our Science Journal. Anything with a science theme is acceptable. If you would like your photo published please forward an electronic copy to Rory Geoghegan. rorylgeoghegan@gmail.com
ISTA PharmaChemical Ireland Teacher Awards
The 2012 ISTA PharmaChemical Ireland Teacher Awards are now open. School Principals are asked to nominate a team of excellent teachers from their school who are worthy of such an award. The winning team will receive €1,200 with runner up teams receiving €600. Full details are available in the attached document.
SciFest 2012
Now in its seventh year, SciFest has given almost 10,000 students an opportunity to present and display scientific investigations. The closing date for receipt of entry forms this year is 2nd March 2012. Details of Exhibition dates and venues are attached.
Winners of ISTA Award at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
Congratulations to Aimee Russell & Lisa Patterson from Ballyclare High School in Antrim, for winning the ISTA sponsored prize for their project entitled"Music through Aluminium Foil in a Magnetic Field" at the BTYSE.
Winners of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
The winner of the 48th annual BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2012 were Leaving Cert students Eric Doyle and Mark Kelly, from Synge Street CBS, Dublin 8 have taken home the top prize for their project entitled, “Simulation accuracy in the gravitational many-body problem” in the Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences category, senior section.
Salters' Festivals of Chemistry
The Salters' Festivals of Chemistry will once again be held in partnership with The Royal Society of Chemistry in 2012.
Nano in My Life DVD
"Nano in My Life" DVD resource pack was launched at CRANN's Advanced Microscopy Laboratories in Trinity College on Thursday 17th November. It is an excellent resource for introducing students to cutting edge science and ideal as a Transition Year module.
