St Joseph’s College Borrisoleigh received 6 awards at BT Young Scientist Exhibition 2016
There were many highlights of the BT Young Scientist Exhibition 2016. The school was extremely proud of the 6 awards that we received.
Megan Tierney, Gillian O’Meara and Niamh O’Brien with their project “Artism”
John Ryan received the Road Safety Award for his project ‘Arrive Alive’ and also came 4th in his category. Jack O Meara received a special Teagasc award for his project on the ‘Mastitis metre’; he also took third place in his category. Rachel O’Connell and Eimear Darcy received a prize for the best presentation in their category. Their project was the ‘Sun Burnt Horse’ . Tara Mockler, Eimear Slattery and Emily Meagher were fourth in their category and received a highly commended award for their project ’ Equine Colic Detector’.
Other students that participated were Megan Tierney, Gillian O Meara and Niamh O Brien with their project ’Artism’ ; also Nicky Cooney and Anthony Ryan with their project ‘Safe Watch’.
The students had many media commitments. They featured in the BT press releases, Irish Examiner, Irish Times, local Tipperary press as well as a live interview with Tipp FM. President Michael D. Higgins praised the great work presented by the students. They received visit’s from many guests including T.D’s, the French ambassador and many others. Students have been offered visits and work experience with Intel, IFCO, DCU equine hospital and many others.
Rachel O’Connell and Eimear Darcy with their project “The Sun Burnt Horse”
St. Josephs Students at the entrance of the RDS.
Jacl O’Meara with his project “The Mastitis Meter” being interviewed.
John Ryan with his project “Arrive Alive” Pictured with representives from An Garda, the RSA and the AA
Anthony Ryan and Nicky Cooney with their project “Safe Watch”
Tara Mockler, Eimear Slattery and Emily Meagher with their project ’ Equine Colic Detector’.
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