emphasis on real-world problems helps make STEM relevant to all students. They grow in confidence, develop their critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills and become aware of the variety of exciting careers associated with a STEM qualification.
Energy, excitement, creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, a spirit of inquiry, and a sense of achievement are just some of the words that could be used when describing what happens at a SciFest science fair. The programme has expanded rapidly every year and the 2015 programme now underway promises to be bigger and better than ever. See
www.scifest.ie for more details.
National Science Week explores the SCIENCE NEWS
‘Power of Science’ The 19th annual National Science Week, involving more than 800 events and 250,000 participants, will take place from 9th to 16th November this year. Organised by SFI Discover,the education and public engagement programme of Science Foundation Ireland, Science Week 2014 will explore and celebrate the ‘Power of Science’ at events in schools, colleges, research institutes, companies, libraries and community centres across the country. From Lego robotics, magic science shows, ‘Coding for Adults’, a ‘Molecular and Synthetic Biology’ workshop, virtual reality displays, acrystallography workshop, science busking, robot soccer displays, opportunities to meet with Astronaut Greg Johnson, and a nationwide tour, including school screenings, of Unbreakable: The Mark Pollock Story, Science Week 2014 offers a unique opportunity to explore the power of science and get answers to burning science questions.Events will take place all around the country with festivals in Dublin, Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Westmeath and Offaly. Visit www.
scienceweek.ie for details of events or alternatively organise your own event - check out the 'Get Involved' guide http://www.
scienceweek.ie/resources/get-involved/
SciFest
The SciFest science fairs programme is a national initiative to encourage a love of science, technology and maths (STEM) through active, collaborative, inquiry-based learning. More than 25,000 second-level students have participated in the programme since it was launched nationwide in 2008. The increasing popularity of SciFest reflects the fact that it is accessible, inclusive and free to enter, recognising diversity and the uniqueness of the individual. Teachers appreciate that SciFest offers an innovative way to expose students to, and enhance their understanding of, STEM subjects. Own choice of topic, collaboration, hands-on activities, presentation skills and recognition of work done are all attractive aspects of SciFest. The
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SciFest
Local, Regional, National, International Inclusive, Accessible, Free to Enter
In SciFest 2014 over 6000 second-level students presented nearly 2600 projects. The students represented some 243 schools and over 400 teachers were involved.
The SciFest 2015 programme is now underway with local SciFest@School science fairs taking place from September to May.
The 15 regional SciFest@College science fairs take place from March to May 2015. Closing date for completed entry forms is Friday 13 March.
To find out about SciFest, how to enter, ideas for projects and more, visit
www.scifest.ie.
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