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South East Science Festival
Science Careers in the South East ( for girl schools only) , a joint event between Waterford IT & IT Carlow: Monday 8th 12.30am
OnlineFor: TY Girls/ Senior Cycle. Dr. Niamh Shaw will host an engaging and informative panel discussion with female scientists and engineers from local STEM industries... If you would like to register for this event, please see our homepage for link to registration form.
Human variation and DNA fingerprinting
OnlineHuman Variation - Genes, DNA and DNA fingerprinting. Join Dr Cas Kramer for an interactive exploration of DNA, an extraordinary molecule that we all carry in almost every cell of our bodies and that defines who we are! This event is for 6th class students in primary school.
Science of Elite Sports performance
Online"Have you ever wondered how science helps your favourite athletes to optimise their performance? What is the ideal body composition for an All-Ireland winner? How "fit" does an elite cyclist need to be? Can we predict marathon performance from a test in the lab? These questions and more will be answered in this exciting Science Week presentation [...]
Saving Seals in Our Changing Oceans
OnlineJoin us for a Marine Conservation Workshop with Seal Rescue Ireland. SRI is a charity that works to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick, injured and orphaned seal pups from across Ireland, as well as educating the public on how they can create a healthier environment for wild seal populations. In this workshop, children will have [...]
Science Story with Tracy
OnlineJoin the librarian Tracy Mc Eaney from Waterford Council library for a series of science tales! This event is for 3rd Class Students
6th Class Quiz with Steve Sherman
OnlineJoin international edutainer Steve Sherman, Chief Imagination Officer of livingmaths.com, in this whacky and wild science quiz that will test the students on a broad range of topics in the sciences. It will be fast paced and action packed. You will need a device to take part (cellphone, tablet, laptop or pc). If you would like to [...]
Careers Event South East 2021 WIT & IT Carlow
OnlineWaterford Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Carlow have been working together to create the first technological university in the southeast. The Careers Event South East 2021, taking place during National Science Week is organised in partnership with both institutes. The event is aimed at Transition Year and senior cycle students. This event is [...]
Science Story with Tracy
OnlineJoin the librarian Tracy Mc Eaney from Waterford Council library for a series of science tales! This event is for 3rd Class Students. If you would like to register for this event, please see our homepage for link to registration form.
Dr Ken’s Spectacular Circus Science Show
OnlineRoll up, roll up. It's time for some entertaining circus science experiments. Juggling Scientist Dr. Ken explores the scientific principles behind skillful circus tricks and dangerous stunts. Hold onto your seats as he eats fire, cracks whips and juggles 5 beanbags - all in the name of science. Find out why jugglers love gravity, whether an [...]
TY Science Quiz with Steve Sherman a joint event between Waterford IT & IT Carlow. Thursday 11th 11.15am
OnlineWaterford Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Carlow have been working together to create the first technological university in the south east. Science Quiz South East 2021, taking place during National Science Week is organised in partnership with both institutes. The quiz is aimed at Leaving Certificate and Transition Year students. If you would [...]
Wild about wildlife – Crustaceans
OnlineThe Explorers Education Programme, funded by the Marine Institute are delighted to present our Virtual Tour Series. Investigating themes from what lives in our freshwater areas to ocean connections and care through 6 engaging videos. Each video has activity suggestions and a quiz at the end to test the students on what they have seen [...]
Human variation and DNA fingerprinting
OnlineJoin Dr Cas Kramer for an interactive exploration of DNA, an extraordinary molecule that we all carry in almost every cell of our bodies and that defines who we are! This event is for Transition Year students. If you would like to register for this event, please see our homepage for link to registration form.