Gerard P. Kilcommins
Vice President Global Vascular Operations & General Manager
Galway Site Medtronic Cardio Vascular
“The joy of discovery is certainly the liveliest that the mind can ever feel” – Claude Bernard
Harnessing the power of science and technology is more important than ever in the world we now live in. Scientific and engineering knowledge will be critical drivers of Ireland’s economic future. Thus, it is essential that we continue to grow and develop Ireland’s technological talent pool. Collaboration between industry, academia and government to position Ireland as a world leading center of excellence in scientific and technological innovation is key. The realisation of our vision to become a world-renowned innovation centre will depend heavily upon the skills and capabilities of our younger generation.
As a major sponsor of the Galway Science & Technology Festival over the past twelve years it gives me great pleasure to congratulate the festival committee on their efforts in continuing to develop and promote this venture.
Tom Hyland
On behalf of the Festival Committee, I would like to welcome you to the twelfth Galway Science & Technology Festival. Our goal is to inform, entertain and encourage tomorrow’s scientists and engineers in their choice of career path and by so doing, ensure the success of the Region and the country for years to come. Ireland has come to be known as a leader in Research and Development, attracting industries from all over the globe.
The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science”. Einstein
Mystery is what attracts children to the fields of Science and Technology. The challenge of discovery and learning engages us from our first days and is something we need to foster until our final days.
Science at NUI, Galway
We teach everything: From the Heavens, the Earth and Oceans, to the Smallest Living Things. Our Research is Shaping the Future: our Homes, the Environment and our Economic Well-Being.
EXPLORERS… make a Splash with Science
Join us at the Marine Institute stand and pick up a Real Map of Ireland learn all about the mapping of Ireland's 220 million acre marine resource find out about the secrets of the salmon, discover Ireland's seashore creatures in the Explorers touch tank.
Gerard P. Kilcommins
As a major sponsor of the Galway Science & Technology Festival over the past twelve years it gives me great pleasure to congratulate the festival committee on their efforts in continuing to develop and promote this venture.
Tom Hyland
Councillor Declan McDonnell
The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science”. Einstein
Science at NUI, Galway
A career in Science begins here.
EXPLORERS… make a Splash with Science
