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Major Award Winners
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Science Foundation Ireland Best Project Award |
| Students |
Anna Sowrey, Kelsey Wilson, Savannah Rose McAule |
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Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, Co Dublin |
Project
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A Statistical Analysis of the Short Term Effects of the HPV Vaccine |
| Teacher |
Niamh McNally |
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Abbott Runner-up Best Project Award |
| Students |
Niamh Scanlon, Ella Kavanagh |
| School |
Dominican College, Griffith Ave, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 |
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What Environment Do Lichens Prefer? |
| Teacher |
Catherine Corry |
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Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award |
| Students |
Aine Shiels |
| School |
Sutton Park School, St Fintans Road, Sutton, Dublin 13 |
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The Design of a Medical Device for Long Term Drug Release |
| Teacher |
Catherine Tattersall |
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Intel Best Physical Science or Technology Project Award |
| Students |
Aisling Ní Chearbhaill |
| School |
Gaelcholáiste Reachrann, Bóthar Mhainistir na Gráinsí, Domhnach Míde, Baile Atha Cliath 13 |
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Environmental Monitoring of School Gyms, Are They Suitable for Asthmatics? |
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Cormac Mac Ualgairg |
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SciFest 10th Anniversary Award |
| Students |
Mia Ellison, Lara Flynn |
| School |
Sutton Park School, St Fintans Road, Sutton, Dublin 13 |
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Using Physics for the Great Escape |
| Teacher |
Catherine Tattersall |
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SEAI Sustainable Energy Award |
| Students |
Ameerah Chaudhry |
| School |
Sutton Park School, St Fintans Road, Sutton, Dublin 13 |
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Investigating and Testing Biodegradable Compost Bags Made from Bio-molecular Waste |
| Teacher |
Catherine Tattersall |
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Newstalk Best Communicator Award |
| Students |
Aaron Nolan, Conor Kelly, Cian Dunne |
| School |
Árdscoil Rís, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9 |
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Are the Different Nike Mercurial Football Boots Worth the Money? |
| Teacher |
Stephen Campion |
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BioPharmaChem Ireland Chemistry Award |
| Students |
Cara McCrystal, Daisy Gavigan |
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St. Joseph Of Cluny Secondary School, Ballinclea Rd, Ballinclea, Killiney, Co. Dublin |
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The Analysis of the Mineral Content and the Taste of Bottled and Tap Water. Extension - Fluoride, Plastics (BPA), Bacteria Testing. |
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Naomi Torpey |
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RSC School Chemistry Award (Royal Society of Chemistry Education Division)
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(School Award) |
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St. Joseph Of Cluny Secondary School, Ballinclea Rd, Ballinclea, Killiney, Co. Dublin |
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Naomi Torpey |
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ESERO Discover Space Award |
| Students |
Moya Brady |
| School |
Sutton Park School, St Fintans Road, Sutton, Dublin 13 |
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Is it Possible to Grow Plants on Mars? |
| Teacher |
Catherine Tattersall |
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| Award |
ESERO Discover Space Teacher Award |
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(Teacher Award) |
| School |
Sutton Park School, St Fintans Road, Sutton, Dublin 13 |
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Catherine Tattersall |
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Maths in Science Award |
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Linda Robinson, Amy Heatley, Remi Hehir |
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Rathdown School, Upper Glenageary Road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin |
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The Learning Wedge |
| Teacher |
David Cullen |
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| Award |
Irish Science Teachers' Association Award |
| Students |
Seán Barry, Eliana Coughlan |
| School |
Sutton Park School, St Fintans Road, Sutton, Dublin 13 |
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Investigating the Incidences of Mytilicola Intestinals Infections in Irish Mussels |
| Teacher |
Catherine Tattersall |
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DCU Award Winners
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| Category: Life Sciences - Junior |
| Award |
First Place
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| Students |
Lucy Toomey |
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Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Creowen, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow |
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Dream of the Heat |
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Julie Corrigan |
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| Award |
Second Place
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| Students |
Eoghan Mills |
| School |
Coláiste De Lacy, Ashbourne, Co. Meath |
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The Effects of Sugar-sweetened Drinks on One's Blood Glucose Levels |
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Niamh Rooney |
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| Category: Physical Sciences/Technology - Junior |
| Award |
First Place
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| Students |
Alex O'Neill, Emilija Verdijeva, Saaga Rosti |
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Fingal Community College, Seatown Rd, Swords, Co. Dublin |
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How Technology Affects Our Learning? |
| Teacher |
J Forde |
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| Award |
Second Place |
| Students |
Julia O'Callaghan |
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St. Conleth's College, 28 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 |
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An Investigation into Supercooling Liquids |
| Teacher |
Seamus Callaghan |
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| Category: Intermediate/Senior Award |
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First Place
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| Students |
Seán De Paor,Aoibhín Ní Cheara,Lara Nic Uaid |
| School |
Coláiste Mhuire, Bothar Rath Tó, Baile Atha Cliath 7 |
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Éifeachtaí de Caiféin ar an Gcorp ag Brath ar; Mais, Aois, Gnéas agus Gnáth Iontógáil |
| Teacher |
Maria Ní Ghóillidhe |
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Second Place |
| Students |
Ben O'Grad, Sara Rafter, Matthew Teo |
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Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 |
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What Are the External Factors that Affect the Accuracy of a Person’s Peripheral Vision? |
| Teacher |
Laura Walsh |
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| Category: Best Individual |
| Award |
First Place
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| Students |
Lucy Toomey |
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Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Creowen, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow |
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Dream of the Heat |
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Julie Corrigan |
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| Category: Life Sciences - Junior |
| Award |
First Place
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| Students |
Jaia Kavanagh |
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Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin |
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Does Positive Reinforcement Help Sports Teams Win? |
| Teacher |
Niamh McNally |
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| Category: Best Group |
| Award |
First Place
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| Students |
Oisin Cullen, Dylan Symes, Sam Ireland |
| School |
Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Creowen, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow |
Project
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Innovations in Feeding Technology for Livestock |
| Teacher |
Aoibheann O'Gara |