Young Scientist
Each January students from all over Ireland converge on the RDS in Dublin for the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. The competition, which showcases the talent and endeavour of Irelands budding young scientists, accepts only five hundred exhibitors for judging from a staggering three thousand applicants. Participating students gain vital skills in self-directed learning and research, scientific method, project development, organisation and IT, while also benefitting greatly from the highly social nature of the event.
The young scientists of Ballinamore PPS enter the competition each October, and along with mentor Science Teacher Mr. Eamon Geoghegan work tirelessly to complete their projects throughout the school year. Recently, a number of projects from the school have been accepted, with 4th year student Rhianna McManus being highly commended for her project in 2010. In 2011, two projects were accepted, with another 4th Year student, John Creamer winning third prize in the senior individual biological sciences category.
BT Young Scientists from Ballinamore PPS
| Year | Student(s) | Project Title | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rhianna McManus | ‘To investigate if there is a noticeable difference between organic and non-organic food’ | Highly commended |
| 2011 | John Creamer | ‘To investigate if different manures and natural fertilisers affect the growth of different plant types’ | Third place in the senior individual biological sciences category. |
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