09 Nov 2006

UCC Supporting Science - Science Week 2006

Science Week Ireland is the celebration and demonstration of science, engineering, technology and innovation in Ireland. In the week beginning Monday, 13 November, people of all ages will be given the opportunity to explore, discover and experiment not just in UCC but across the city and county too.

"Science Week Ireland aims to highlight the importance of the science, engineering and technology industries which provide a wide array of exciting and fulfilling career opportunities" said Dr Anne Cronin, UCC's Science Promotion Officer.

There are events both on and off campus during the week. UCC has organised a number of workshops, interactive talks for schools, individuals and families whilst the Chemistry Magic Show will provide entertainment for both primary and secondary school students.

The centrepiece of Science Week activities in Cork is Discovery 2006, an interactive science and engineering exhibition for primary and secondary school students which runs from 14 -16 November in the City Hall.  The College of Science, Engineering and Food Science, the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in association with the Cork Electronics Industries Association, the Tyndall National Institute, the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre and the Cork Constraint Computation Centre will be exhibiting at Discovery 2006.  UCC is one of the main sponsors of Discovery 2006.

The exhibition is open to the public at the following times:
Tuesday, 14 November:  3.30pm-5pm
Wednesday, 15 November:  2pm-5pm; 6pm-8pm
Thursday, 16 November:  3.30pm-5pm
Entrance fee:  €2/student or €5 for families.
                                                                     
Events on Campus
Monday, 13 November
Ready Steady Bio
Workshop
Remedi, NUIG
Brookfield, UCC
Primary 4th/5th & 6th class
Pre-booking only: 9.30am;11.30am;1.30pm

Tuesday, 14 November
Food for Thought
Dr Siobhán O'Sullivan
Faculty of Food Science & Technology
Brookfield, UCC
Primary 5th & 6th
Pre-booking only: 10am - 11am

Leaving Certificate Chemistry Instrumentation Tours
Dr JJ Keating
Kane Bldg, UCC
Pre - booking only: 1pm - 2pm

Wednesday, 15 November
Digestion & Health
Dr Catherine Buckley, APC
Brookfield, UCC
Primary/Junior Cycle
Pre-booking only: 10am - 11am

Leaving Certificate Chemistry Instrumentation Tours
Dr JJ Keating
Kane Bldg, UCC
Pre - booking only: 1pm - 2pm

DNA Workshops
Dr Sinéad Kerins
Biochemistry Dept
UCC
Leaving Cert Biology
Pre booking only:9.30am - 3.30pm

Thursday, 16 November
Leaving Certificate Chemistry Instrumentation Tours
Dr. JJ Keating
Kane Bldg, UCC
Pre - booking only: 1pm - 2pm

Regional ISTA Senior Science Quiz
Kampus Kitchen
UCC
7pm

Friday, 17 November
The Good, the Bad and the Bubbly
Ms Carmel Shortiss, Dept Microbiology
Brookfield. UCC
Primary/Junior Cycle
Pre-booking only: 10am -11am

Chemistry Magic Show
Dr Declan Kennedy
Pre-booking- ticket only. Limited number available.
8pm

Enquiries:  Dr Anne Cronin, (T) 021 4903299.

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