By Sean Moriarty

Killarney students will learn today (Friday) if their BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition projects have been successful.

The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is much more than a competition – it is the experience of a lifetime for the students and teachers who take part. Designed to raise schools’ engagement in the critical subjects of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), the Exhibition calls upon students aged 12-19 years from all over the island of Ireland to showcase innovative science and technology projects.

Five separate projects, four from St Brigid’s Secondary School and one from Killarney Community College represented the town in the virtual exhibition which runs from Wednesday 12 to Friday 14.

“St. Brigid's Presentation Killarney are so thrilled to announce that we have four projects through to the finals of the BT Young Scientist,” said the school’s PRO Sheree Murphy.

The entrants include: Abbie O'Sullivan and Keira Geaney with their project ‘My Carbon Buddy’; Olivia Gaffey and Clodagh Lucey with their project ‘What factors influence the perceived rate of exertion on students?’; Anna Moynihan's project title is ‘A comparative study: VSCO vs. Instagram and how they affect the self-esteem/mental health of adolescents’, and Ali O’Donoghe and Eilis Mullane for their project on ‘Vertical Farming.’

“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all students that entered the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2022. The exhibition continues to provide a real opportunity to our young people to engage in so many diverse aspects of science and technology,” said Minister for Education Norma Foley TD. “I look forward to learning more about the findings and exciting creative solutions that have been uncovered in our students’ work. Supporting the exhibition as a key partner is an important part of the Department’s strategy for STEM education.”