Galway Science and Technology Festival
GMIT are putting on this workshop where you will, Learn how to identify forged cheques Recover obliterated document evidence Decipher indented writing Look at security features of bank notes and passport learn about some chemistry of poisons School Information Suitable for Transition Year students Venue: GMIT Capacity: 20-25 students To book: email … [Read more...]
A very interesting workshop on how nicotine causes addiction in smokers and how nicotine patches work School Information Available in GMIT Suitable for: Snr Cycle Secondary School Capacity: 20-25 students Available: date to be confirmed To book: email caroline.joyce@gmit.ie or suzanne.ogorman@gmit.ie … [Read more...]
From Fish Tanks to Fish Farms This workshop will show how shell fish are cultivated in Ireland and the process behind it, there will be live specimens of abalone, sea urchins, native and pacific oysters, clams, scallops School Information Location: GMIT Suitable for: Transition Year students Capacity: 20-25 students Available: to be confirmed To book: email suzanne.joyce@gmit.ie … [Read more...]
The Centre for Astronomy will offer 3-D tours of the Universe, which will take the audience on a trip from the earth to nearby starts, across our Galaxy to groups of stars, and finally through the whole Universe. School Information Duration: 1 hour Suitable: 3rd - 6th class Primary School & 5th & 6th Years Secondary School Available: Mon 14th - Fri 18th & Mon 21st - Fri 25th … [Read more...]
Dr Malachy Thompson, formerly of GMIT, will bring his explosive science laboratory to schools, where students will have the opportunity to see and hear some amazing chemistry in action. School Information Suitable for Primary Students and 1st & 2nd Year Secondary School Available: Mon 14th - Fri 18th & Mon 21st to Fri 25th November Venue: Classroom or Hall To book: … [Read more...]
Schools with access to an ICT lab may wish to avail of an interactive experience using the readily available Celestia and Stellarium software. Robert Hill will take the students on a journey through the Solar System, highlighting latest discoveries and encouraging students to create their own experiences. Time permitting, students will also learn how to use the Stellarium software to simulate the … [Read more...]
This year celebrates the 21st anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope. Through its unique viewpoint in space, Hubble has revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos and helped us to better understand the universe in which we reside. These presentations will take the audience through some of the more incredible discoveries that Hubble and its fellow cosmic explorers have found. The audience … [Read more...]
Hands-on science show where students participate in activities and demonstrations. Flight, pressure, light, sound and electricity are among the topics covered in this interactive learning experience. Students launch rockets, make music and fly helicopters. Brought to you by Declan Holmes of Science Ireland. Declan Holmes Science Ireland Hands-on science shows at your … [Read more...]
Full of pops, bangs and fizzing craziness, this highly energetic chemistry show will shock your socks off! The ever sparkling Scientific Sue will demonstrate with the help of some brave volunteers some of the wackiest experiments around - colour changes, super foams, disgusting slime and a fire breathing dragon to name but a few! Susan McGrath, BSc Hons PGCE DASE CEd MEd … [Read more...]
Often called ‘Galway’s Hidden Museum’, the James Mitchell Museum is located in the south-east corner of the Main Quadrangle of NUI, Galway. The museum was established in 1852 with the bulk of the rock, mineral and fossil collections assembled by the first professor of Geology in Galway, William King D.SC. It was formally designated the James Mithcell Museum in 1977 in … [Read more...]
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