Sci-hooks
NUI Galway’s School of Education recently developed and launched the Sci-Hook Series, an innovative APPLE iBook resource for science educators.
ISTA Senior Science Quiz National Final 2012
Congratulations to the winners of the ISTA Senior Science Quiz National Final which was held in Trinity College. Thanks to all the students who participated, ISTA teachers who attended, our guest quizmaster Arlene O'Neill and our special guests, Philip Watt CEO of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and Charlie Dolan, Honorary President of ISTA.
ISTA Senior Science Quiz Final
Thanks to all who participated in the Regional Rounds of the ISTA Senior Science Quiz. All the teachers of the winning teams have now been contacted with the details for the Final on Saturday 24th November in Trinity College.
Regional Finals of ISTA Senior Science Quiz
The Regional Finals of the ISTA Senior Science Quiz will take place on the Thursday 15th Nov at 7.30pm in 12 venues nationwide. If you have missed the deadline please ring the local coordinator to see if they can facilitate you!
Institute of Biology of Ireland
The Institute of Biology of Ireland in conjunction with UL and the Botanic Gardens are offering a FREE admission Public Symposium on 'Current and Future Trends in Agricultural Food Production'. It will take place on Nov 22nd at 8pm in The National Botanic Gardens in Dublin.
STEPS Maths Competition
Want to win prizes in our Monthly Maths Challenge for Junior Cycle students? Or get involved in some of the many science events taking place across Ireland over the next few weeks? Get details in the November news update from Engineers Ireland's STEPS programme.
Google Code-in contest for 13-17 year old students worldwide
Google Code-in, an international contest to introduce 13-17 year old students to open source software development will start on Monday 26th Nov. 20 grand prize winners will win an all expenses paid trip to Google headquarters in California next Spring, with a parent or legal guardian.
European DNA Day Essay Contest for High School Students (15-18 yrs)
The European Society of Human Genetics annual essay contest is now open. Full information at http://www.dnaday.eu More info from www.irishsocietyofhumangenetics.blogspot.com
Noble Laureate Lecture in The Helix at DCU
Prof Mario Molina, Nobel Laureate for Chemistry 1995, will give a talk entitled "Climate Change: Science, Policy and Solutions" on Wednesday 21st November at 11am. Invitation attached for both you and your students. Advance booking required
Win a workshop for your school during Science Week
Be in with a chance to win one of 9 post primary workshops for 1st and 2nd years during Science Week 12th-16th Nov. "Like" the SEAI School's Facebook page and send an email to schools@seai.ie
