SciFest
Young scientists in the Midlands will have the opportunity to compete in a major competition to be hosted by the School of Science in AIT on 3 May 2012.
SciFest is a one-day science fair open to all second level students, which includes a competition and exhibition of projects, a selection of science talks and a prize-giving ceremony. SciFest aims to encourage a love of science through an investigative approach to learning and to provide an opportunity for students to display their scientific discoveries.
Significant prizes will be awarded to successful candidates and the exhibition day will also be marked by some keynote speakers. Projects may encompass physical sciences, life sciences and technology. Students will have the opportunity to compete for a number of awards including: Intel Best Project Award, Abbott Runner-up Best Project Award, BT Best Communicator Award and the Discover Sensors Award. This year, there are two new award categories: global citizenship and sustainability, and Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Award.
This is the fifth year for AIT to host a SciFest event. The event is jointly funded by Intel and Discover Science and Engineering and is supported by a number of other partners. The project thus creates a valuable link between the second and third level education sectors and between education and industry.
SciFest@Intel ISEF Award
The Intel Best Project Award winner from each ScIFest 2011 venue will be invited to exhibit at Intel in the autumn. One project will be selected to represent Ireland at the International Science and Engineering Fair 2012 in Pittsburgh, 12-17 May. The teacher/mentor of this award will travel with the students. All expenses will be paid.
To Enter
Entry forms must be completed and returned before Friday 2 March 2012. Late entrants will not be considered. Download: SciFest 2012 Entry Form
Students must present their projects on A0-sized posters, printed in portratit.
Guidelines
SciFest Guidelines for Students 2012
SciFest Guidelines for Teachers 2012
Further Information
Dr Noreen Morris
Tel: 090 647 1878
Email: nmorris@ait.ie
Further information is available on the SciFest website.
