Thousands to take part in young scientist exhibitionBy Jonathan McCambridge, PAThousands of pupils and students will this week take part in the 60th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition and Primary Science Fair at the RDS in Dublin. A judging panel of 85 experts will have the task of choosing more than 200 prize winners, including the overall BT Young Scientist and Technologist of the Year, who is awarded €7,500. BT Ireland estimates that in the last 60 years some 150,000 young people have taken part, putting forward more than 100,000 project ideas, and over the past 35 years, 17 of the overall exhibition winners have won first place at the EUCYS. The 2024 Primary Science Fair will also take place alongside the exhibition on Thursday and Friday, giving 55 primary schools the chance to display their research and innovation to judges and visitors. Mr Higgins said: “As we reflect on this year’s exhibits, and on their connection with the issues and challenges we face together on our shared vulnerable planet, may I suggest that there has never been a better time in which to be a young scientist.

Source: Irish Independent January 10, 2024 09:10 UTC