STEM role models inspire next generation of scientists, coders, engineers and tech entrepreneurs

Gas Networks Ireland, in partnership with Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI), is delighted to announce it will launch a science education programme, Energize, to over 5,000 primary school students around Ireland. The programme will introduce science to primary school students through practical and engaging classroom-based lessons and was officially launched by science communicator Jonathan McCrea on 18 June 2018.

The programme is designed to cultivate an interest in science so that students continue with the subject to second level education. Labour market data shows that Ireland continues to experience a skills shortage in the STEM sector despite major growth and employment opportunities. Each year, 200 volunteers from businesses around the country will be recruited, trained and supported by JAI to facilitate the roll-out of the in-classroom programme – which is an integral part of Gas Networks Ireland’s commitment to fostering students’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

Over 100 students from seven schools in Fanad and Kerrykeel took part in The Marine Harvest ‘Working it out Event’ in Fanad Co.Donegal. Eight Marine Harvest volunteers guided the students around the different sporting activities, when the whistle blew it … Read More

JAI in partnership with HSBC Holdings plc has relaunched its More than Money programme to increase levels of financial capability – starting at an early age. The primary school initiative was rolled out by 60 business volunteers to over 2,000 … Read More

  Transition years students in St Columba’s College, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal   took part in The Enterprise in Action programme, sponsored by Citi Foundation. Taught by business volunteer Brid Gallagher, from Optum Service Ireland. The programme is designed to promote the … Read More

More than 100 primary schools students in Galway have experienced the wonderful world of science at Challenge Science 2018, thanks to Boston Scientific and NUI Galway.wkr[wkrw[p

Volunteers & students eagerly await the start of Challenge Science 2018The enthusiastic young scientists from Scoil Mhuire Brierhill, Presentation Primary School, Tuam, Cregmore N.S. and Carrabane N.S. were tutored by business volunteers from Boston Scientific during this exciting event held in NUI Galway (NUIG). The volunteers shared their experience of working in the medical device industry and held workshops on Forensic Science, Defence against Disease, Careers in Science, Technology and Engineering. Students were also treated to a tour of the Science Department and Campus at NUIG by student volunteers from the ALIVE programme who spoke about their experience at university.

The event workshops provided an exciting insight into the world of science and each of the activities focused on a highly topical and interesting scientific subject – such as the use of science in solving crime or the vital role of bioscience in protecting against the spread of disease and bacteria. 

Denise Mc Elvaney and Carmel Duffy who work for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Monaghan stepped out of the lab and in to the classroom recently to teach second class pupils in St. Mary’s Boys N.S. and St. Louis … Read More

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18 teams took part from four schools in Co. Donegal. After an intense day of competition, kindly hosted in Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair. Two emerging enterprises founded by local students have were crowned joint winners of the Údarás na Gaeltachta – … Read More