The 2015 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition has opened for entries.
Leinster and Ireland rugby international Mike Ross and Morning Edition presenter Keelin Shanley were joined by former BT Young Scientist winner Aisling Judge for the launch at an event in Croke Park.
Both Ross and Shanley are keen advocates of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) agenda, having based their education around the subjects.
Ross holds a BSc in Plant and Microbial Biotechnology from UCC, and Shanley has a BSc in Biochemistry from Trinity College and over the course of her successful career has won numerous journalistic awards including science journalist of the year.
Speaking at the launch, Ross said: “I’ve always understood the value of furthering your education and science is something I have a real passion for. A science degree teaches you to critically evaluate any situation and to fully explore the potential opportunities and challenges presented by it, something I use in everyday life and while appraising all my options on the pitch.
“Science through sport has taught me more about the physical capabilities of our bodies as well as their limits and how to harness and maximise my own athletic potential. I would encourage all students to enter this year’s BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition and to fully explore the benefits and opportunities a degree and a career in science can afford them.”
Almost 70,000 students have entered over 33,000 projects in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition over the past 50 years.
The 2015 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will take place in the RDS, Dublin from 7-10 January. Closing date for entries is 1 October 2014. Its supporters include Department of Education & Skills, Analog Devices, Intel, and RTE.
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