Desmond College students travelled to the BT young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in the RDS in Dublin from 10th -13th January.
We were very fortunate to have 7 projects involving 12 students to reach the final stages of this prestigious competition.
Ms Aoife Culhane and Mr Donal Enright accompanied the students to the competition. Two of the projects received a highly commended award along with Mr Donal Enright winning the Intel Educator of Excellence Award.
Desmond College students who participated in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2018 in the RDS Dublin.
Fiona Kelly and Kayla McMahon both 3rd Year students in Desmond College who designed safety glove for farmers. They showcased their project at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2018 in the RDS Dublin.
Ronan Mullane showcasing his Scrum Developer at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2018 in the RDS Dublin.
Sarah Leahy, Transition Year student in Desmond College presenting her project at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2018 in the RDS Dublin.
Evan Condon presenting his project which investigated how Newcastle West has changed over the years. He presented his project at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2018 in the RDS Dublin.
Hazel Corbett, Orla Mullane and Lauren McMahon who showcased their project at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2018 in the RDS Dublin. The girls designed an Alzheimers Alert system.
Bryan Mortell, Jack Corkery and David O’Brien who investigated the use of Banana Biomass as a possible fuel alternative. They presented their project at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2018 in the RDS Dublin.
Emily Garrett, 2nd Year student in Desmond College who carried out an investigation into the use of natural and synthetic antioxidants used in food preservation. She presented her findings at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2018 in the RDS Dublin.