Waterford students shortlisted for engineering finals
Wednesday, 13th June 2012
Engineers Ireland, STEPS programme, today announced that student teams from Co. Waterford have been short listed for the finals of the Engineers Ireland Xperience Engineering Competition 2012. The finals are taking place this week in The Helix, DCU, Dublin 9.
Waterford students shortlisted for the finals include:
Fenor N.S. Fenor, Co Waterford has been shortlisted for their project on how to protect homes against radon.
Students from St Declans BNS, Waterford, Co Waterford have been shortlisted for their project on turbo engines.
Last December all registered primary schools were sent out a pack from Engineers Ireland highlighting the theme for this year's competition which was 'Technology for Life'. Over a four month period, participants worked on their projects which reflected engineering in their local community. Recurring themes include health focused projects and wind energy.
The competition is divided into two categories, the first targeting 3rd-4th class and the second focusing on 5th-6th class. The top 15 projects from each category have been chosen to represent their school at the Xperience Engineering National Final. The winners of the Junior and Senior Categories each receive a trophy and a laptop for their school and a cheque for educational equipment. Highly commended entries in both categories will receive laptops for their school.
For information on STEPS, Engineers Ireland's Programme and the Xperience Engineering project please call a member of the STEPS team on 01-6651340, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or simply log onto http://www.steps.ie
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