2016 marks the 21st year of Science Week; a national, annual event that celebrates the fascinating worlds of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). To celebrate Science Week, Desmond College participated in a number of events.
ISTA Science Quiz
Ciara Manning, Alanna Slater and Siún Ní Cheallaigh who participated in the ISTA Science Quiz as part of Science Week.
Emily Duffy, Niamh Liston and Diarmuid Curtin who participated in the ISTA Science Quiz as part of Science Week.
Step into Science Project in Association with the University of Limerick
As part of Science Week, 1st Year students participated in Science debates.
A distinct feature of Science is its reliance on evidence to justify claims. A new development in the Junior Cycle Science Specification highlights the significance of communication of evidence and justification in Science.
In light of this, pupils in Desmond College are participating in the “Step into Science” project which aims to develop their research, analysis and communication skills.
Second Year Students explore the Science Behind Bubbles in the University of Limerick
The bubble show at the University of Limerick.
Dylan O Shea participates in the Science Bubble Show.