Microbiology Department hosts promising young scientists
04.01.2012
04.01.2012
Two 2nd Year students from Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig who hope to compete in the 2012 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition were given a helping hand this week by Dr Max Dow. The students approached Dr Dow about characterizing and examining microorganisms isolated from make-up brushes and test pads from leading beauty salons and department stores.
BT Young Scientist & Technology programme is aimed at secondary school students to promote an understanding and appreciation of science in young people. The programme allows students the opportunity to conduct ‘hands-on’ experiments in the hope of encouraging students to study science at third level.
For more information see: www.btyoungscientist.ie
Picture: Enya McNamara, Colaiste Choilm, Kate Twomey, BIOMERIT Research Centre, Department of Microbiology, UCC, Nora Spillane, Colaiste Choilm and Dr Max Dow, BIOMERIT Research Centre, Department of Microbiology, UCC.
