Mary Immaculate College announced the launch of their Regeneron Future Scientist Exhibition
Officially launched by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD, on 8 November the exhibition coincides with Science Week 2024.
The exhibition aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators by offering an immersive experience for young learners.
The exhibition is located on MIC Limerick’s John Henry Newman campus in the CRAFT Maker Space, and is specifically designed for primary school pupils and families from Limerick and the broader Mid-West region.
Young visitors will learn about things like sensory understanding, the role of sight, and what it’s like as a scientist.
Minister O’Donovan, an alumnus of MIC, reflected on the event:
“Exhibitions like this play a vital role in shaping the scientists and innovators of tomorrow. Continuing to forge and strengthen partnerships between higher education and industry is crucial, so it’s very positive to see those relationships working here today.”
Dr Maeve Liston, Director of Enterprise and Community Engagement at MIC also spoke about the event:
“The exhibition, and the CRAFT workshops designed to complement the exhibition, are not only enjoyable and fun, but also reinforces what is being taught in the curriculum, extending learning beyond the classroom into real world contexts.”
The exhibition is open for pre-arranged school visits over the coming months and will host some sessions for the wider public.
For more information see https://stemcraft.mic.ul.ie/.
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