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EXHIBITION GUIDE 12Th - 14Th January 2017 - RDS, Dublin Contents EXHIBITION GUIDE 12th - 14th January 2017 - RDS, Dublin www.btyoungscientist.com Contents 3 Foreword from Shay Walsh 32 Social & Behavioural Sciences 4 Sponsors, partners and exhibitors 34 Exhibition map 6 The awards 44 Special acts 9 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Judges 48 RDS Primary Science Fair 10 2017 Projects - Quick search 52 World of Science & Technology 14 Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences 58 Eco Zone 19 Technology 60 Past winners 23 BTYSTE Alumni Showcase 2017 63 Daily event schedules 24 Biological & Ecological Sciences 66 BT Business Bootcamp Social Networking at BTYSTE 2017 Keep in contact with what is going on at BTYSTE through Twitter and Facebook, why not put some comments up there yourself! Twitter http://www.twitter.com/BTYSTE Facebook http://www.facebook.com/BTYSTE Go to www.btyoungscientist.com for direct links to all of our social media platforms. Please use the hashtag #BTYSTE Get the app 9:41 AM 100% Get all the latest information about the exhibition, events and updates direct to your mobile, absolutely free! Features include Interactive Exhibition Map, Getting Here, Search Student Projects, Schedule of Events, Social Network, Awards, History, Past Winners, Photo Gallery and more... Welcome to the 2017 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Fáilte chuig Taispeántas Eolaí Óig agus Teicneolaíochta BT 2017 32 Social & Behavioural Sciences We believe that this exhibition is exceptional - an exceptional Creidimid gur sárthaispeántas an taispeántas seo – sárimeacht é a 34 Exhibition map formula that has attracted 4,591 students to enter projects this mheall 4,591 dalta chun tionscadail a iontráil i mbliana; fuarthas year; exceptional support from thousands of organisations and olltacaíocht ó na mílte eagraíocht agus duine aonair a chreideann 44 Special acts individuals who believe in the importance of youth education and go mbaineann tábhacht le hoideachas agus le forbairt óige; agus development; and an exceptional impact on those who take part. imrítear olltionchar orthu siúd a ghlacann páirt. 48 RDS Primary Science Fair This is the 53rd annual exhibition, and it continues to grow, a Seo an 53ú taispeántas, agus leanann sé ag dul i méid, agus clear testament to the exciting vision that the founders Dr. Tony déanann sé léiriú soiléir ar an bhfís spreagúil a bhí ag na 52 World of Science & Technology Scott and the late Fr. Tom Burke had when establishing it in bunaitheoirí, an Dr Tony Scott agus an tAthair Tom Burke, a 1960s Ireland. As you’ll see from the 550 projects on display this d’éag, nuair a bhunaigh siad é in Éirinn sna 1960idí. Faoi mar a 58 Eco Zone week, science, engineering, maths and technology (STEM) are thabharfaidh tú faoi deara i measc na 550 tionscadal atá ar critical to the world around us and by engaging young people in taispeáint an tseachtain seo, baineann ríthábhacht maidir leis an 60 Past winners these subjects we are helping them build a better future. And domhan timpeall orainn leis an eolaíocht, an innealtóireacht, an this exhibition isn’t just about STEM skills, it is also about being mhatamaitic agus an teicneolaíocht (STEM) agus trí dhaoine óga a 63 Daily event schedules creative, being innovative and being inclusive to find new ways to spreagadh chun tabhairt faoi na hábhair seo, táimid ag cabhrú leo address the rapidly changing times we face. chun todhchaí níos fearr a chruthú. Agus ní bhaineann an 66 BT Business Bootcamp Wrapped around the core competition here in the RDS we have a taispeántas seo ach le scileanna STEM, baineann sé le bheith festival of science and technology for you to enjoy. You’ll get to cruthaitheach, bheith nuálach agus bheith uileghabhálach chun meet our special acts, entertainers, and exhibitors, including BT bealaí nua a aimsiú chun dul i ngleic leis an tráth amach romhainn Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition alumni who are atá ag athrú go tapa. showcasing the businesses that they have set up. Tá féile eolaíochta agus theicneolaíochta curtha ar siúl againn I would like to thank you for coming to the BT exhibition – your anseo san RDS fite fuaite sa chroíchomórtas. Beidh deis agat support shows thousands of young exhibitors that we value and casadh lenár ngníomhanna, siamsóirí, agus ár lucht taispeántais, recognise their ideas and are investing in our home-grown talent alumni Thaispeántas Eolaí Óig agus Teicneolaíochta BT ina measc in Ireland. a bhfuil na gnólachtaí a bhunaigh siad ar taispeáint acu. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leat as cuairt a thabhairt ar thaispeántas BT – taispeánann an tacaíocht a thugann tú do na mílte de lucht taispeántais óg go léirímid luach agus aitheantas ar a smaointe agus go bhfuil infheistíocht á déanamh againn sa tallann atá forbartha anseo in Éirinn. Enjoy your visit Bain sult as do chuairt Shay Walsh Managing Director, BT Ireland Proud organiser of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Eagraí bródúil Thaispeántas Eolaí Óig agus Teicneolaíochta BT 3 The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2017 is proudly sponsored and supported by; 4 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2017 Exploring 2017 STEM careers school summit www.smartfutures.ie ONLINE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR PROJECT MATHS Ireland Chapter of PMI The Duffily Bag Wrapping you in Warmth BTYSTE www.btyoungscientist.com 5 The awards Main awards Category awards There are 36 prizes for individuals and 36 prizes for group BT Young Scientist & Technologist(s) projects. The prizes take the form of 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Junior, of the Year 2017 Intermediate and Senior sections of each of the four categories: Individual or Group Chemical, Physical & • BT Young Scientist(s) of the Year Trophy (perpetual) Mathematical Sciences • Cheque for €5,000 / £4,500 e.g. chemistry, physics, mathematics, • The chance to represent Ireland at the European Union applied mathematics, geology, engineering, Contest for Young Scientists 2017 in Tallinn, Estonia. computer programming, meteorology, astronomy. Best Individual Technology or Best Group e.g. communications, electronic systems, robotics, computing, control technology, • BT Trophy (perpetual) applications of technology, biotechnology, • Cheque for €2,400 / £2,160 automation. Runner-up Individual Biological & Ecological and Runners-up Group Sciences e.g. agriculture, anatomy, biochemistry, • BT Trophy (perpetual) biotechnology, ecology, horticulture, • Cheque for €1,200 / £1,080 physiology, medical science, veterinary science. Please note if the BT Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year is awarded to an Individual, a Best Group Award will also be Social & Behavioural Sciences made. If the BT Young Scientist & Technologist(s) of the Year is e.g. economic, geographical, psychological awarded to a Group, a Best Individual Award will also be made. or sociological studies of human behaviour, nutrition, social anthropology, political science. The prizes, for both Individual and Group projects, are: Special awards We are proud to have a fabulous range of special awards at this year’s Exhibition presented by our partner 1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize organisations. Special awards recognise excellence in €300 / £270 €225 / £202 €150 / £135 specific areas. Examples include projects with a focus on innovation in technology, physics, chemistry, sustainability, recycling, the environment, research or improving awareness of medical conditions. Each award is industry- sponsored and details of each organisation and the awards In the event of a tie in any category, the prize money will be split can be found on the Awards section of our website equally. www.btyoungscientist.com A number of highly commended and display awards will also be awarded in each category by the panel of judges. 6 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2017 Travel awards Student awards Educator of excellence awards Analog Devices Student Award These awards will be presented to the teachers whose This award is presented to an individual or group for outstanding commitment and encouragement have consistently enabled work exhibited in the Technology category, except where the their students to participate successfully in all categories of the project has been selected as BT Young Scientist & Technologist(s) exhibition. of the Year. The prize consists of a trophy and an all-expenses Analog Devices Educator of Excellence Award - Technology paid trip to the USA as the guests of Analog Devices, visiting San The winner receives the Analog Devices Trophy and an all- Francisco and Los Angeles. In addition, Analog Devices will donate expenses paid trip to the USA. €2,500 to the school of the winning student(s) as a contribution towards its science laboratory equipment fund. Perrigo Educator of Excellence - Biological and Ecological Intel Student Award Sciences € This award is presented to an individual or group for outstanding The winner receives a bursary of 2,000 and a Perrigo Trophy. work exhibited in the Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences BT Educator of Excellence - Social and Behavioural Sciences category, except where the project has been selected as BT Young The winner receives a bursary of €2,000 and a BT Trophy. Scientist & Technologist(s) of the Year. The prize is an all-expenses paid trip to the USA to compete in the Intel International Science Intel Educator of Excellence Award - Chemical, Physical and and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles, California, May 14-19, Mathematical Sciences 2017. The teacher/mentor of the winner(s) of this award will also The winner will receive the Intel trophy and an all-expenses
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