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SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · 10d

SciFest 2025 STEM Stars
Congratulations to Ronan Lyons, Lanesboro Community College Co. Longford on qualifying to compete at the SciFest 2025 National Final in November. #scifestfinal2025 #scifeststemstars @irishsciteach.bsky.social @lwetb.bsky.social

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · 18d

Today is World Rhino Day!
🦏 White rhinos are the largest of the rhino species, weighing up to 3,500 kg
🦏 Rhino horn is made up of keratin - the same protein which forms the basis of our hair and nails
🦏 Rhinos communicate through honks, sneezes…and poo!
nationaltoday.com/world-rhino-... #WRD

World Rhino Day

World Rhino Day seeks to create awareness about the five rhino species and the efforts made to save them from poaching and extinction.

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SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · 18d

SciFest 2025 STEM Stars
Congratulations to Colleen Waters, Sophie Hart and Katie Franklin, Ramsgrange Community School, New Ross, Co. Wexford on qualifying to compete at the SciFest 2025 National Final in November. #scifestfinal2025 #WomenInSTEM

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SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Sep 10

SciFest 2025 STEM Stars
Congrats to Isabel Connolly, Laoise Kimber O'Shea & Hai Ka Sung, Scoil Mhuire, Cork on qualifying to compete at the SciFest 2025 National Final in November. Visit www.scifest.ie
@MTU_ie #scifestfinal2025 #scifeststemstars #scifestfinal2025

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SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Sep 8

By entering SciFest, you get the chance to be a scientist, to explore your own ideas, carry out experiments & maybe even make discoveries that could change the future. It’s Free to enter, fun, exciting & a chance to show the world what you can do. #scifest20years #entryfree

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Sep 4

SciFest 2025 STEM Stars
Congratulations to Athish Anandan Srinivasan, St Oliver's Community College, Co. Louth on qualifying to compete at the SciFest 2025 National Final in November.
#dundalkIT #scifestfinal2025 #scifeststemstars #scifestfinal2025 #LMETB

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Sep 3

SciFest 2025 STEM Stars
Congratulations to Zack O'Leary, @clongowes.bsky.social , on qualifying to compete at the SciFest 2025 National Final in November. #DCU #scifestfinal2025 #scifeststemstars #scifestfinal2025

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Sep 3

In 2025, we were delighted to have judges from a number of leading companies, including intel Ireland, @bostonscientific.bsky.social, @eirgrid.bsky.social, Mallinckrodt, Dawn Meats @regeneron.bsky.social & the BEX. A sincere thank you to all involved. #scifest20years #stemis4all #thankyou

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Sep 1

SciFest is delighted to announce that Addison Carey @celbridgecs.bsky.social has been selected by a panel of SciFest judges to represent Ireland & SciFest at the 45th Eskom Expo International Science Fair in Johannesburg, from 6 to 10 October 2025. @researchireland.ie @eirgrid.bsky.social #scifest

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Sep 1

From SciFest to PhD: Congrats to SciFest Alumnus, Oisín O’Sullivan (Desmond College), who gradusted from University of Limerick this year and has headed to UCF to pursue a PhD in in Computer Engineering. @irishsciteach.bsky.social #scifest #AlumniSuccess #Cybersecurity #ResearchandInnovation

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Aug 25

SciFest is everywhere – from the classroom to the college campus! 🚀 Local, regional & national fairs give every student a chance to shine in STEM. ✨ And SciFest is free to enter.
#scifest20years #STEM #firhouseetss @irishsciteach.bsky.social @educatetogether.bsky.social

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Aug 22

"Small progress is still progress, never stop growing.”
At SciFest, we believe every step forward matters. From your very first idea to presenting your project on a national or even international stage, each moment of curiosity and discovery is part of your STEM journey.

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Aug 21

Congratulations to Anish and Andrei on qualifying to compete at the SciFest 2025 National Final in November. #scifestfinal2025 #SciFestSTEMStars @irishsciteach.bsky.social

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Aug 20

Visit www.scifest.ie for more information.

Be a part of SciFest!

It's free and open to all second-level students.

#YouBelongInSTEM #scifest20years #ProjectSuccess

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Aug 19

Over 16,000 students took part in SciFest last year across local, regional, and national levels, but at the National Final only one will be crowned SciFest STEM Champion. The SciFest 2025 National Final will take place online on 20 Nov. & in person on 21 Nov. @marinoinstitute.bsky.social

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Aug 19

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ-G...

How smart are crows? - Katharina Brecht

YouTube video by TED-Ed

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SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Aug 6

The Word on the Street!
“A fantastic experience, the atmosphere was amazing, the judges really friendly & they made you feel less nervous. I would highly recommend it to others.”
Student comment, Evaluation Questionnaire, #SciFestatCollege 2025 @atu_ie #STEMis4all @irishexaminer.bsky.social

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Aug 1

Why not YOU next year?
Visit www.scifest.ie for more information
#scifest #scifest20years #freetoenter #stemchallenge

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Jul 30

SciFest is free to enter and open to ALL second-level students.

Visit www.scifest.ie today for more information.

#scifest20years #stemis4all #beapartofscifest @irishsciteach.bsky.social

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SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Jul 29

Dare to Dream! Louis Madden w TY student in Largy College built a vortex, centrifuge, PCR, transilluminator, gel box & gel camera in his garage from recycled materials, won the SciFest 2015 National Final & went on to win 2 special awards at Intel ISEF 2016 in Phoenix Arizona. #scifest20years

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Jul 18

For many, SciFest is the first step on a lifelong journey of discovery – and the moment they realise that their voice and their ideas truly matter.

To learn more about SciFest visit www.scifest.ie

#scifest20years #stemis4all #freetoenter #inclusionmatters

SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Jul 17

Did you know there’s a free SciFest Transition Year module available to download from the SciFest website? It's designed to support TY teachers in delivering an engaging, student-led STEM experience that aligns perfectly with the ethos of SciFest. @irishsciteach.bsky.social #scifest4stem #stemis4all

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SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Jul 15

Since its inception in 2006, SciFest has engaged & inspired more than 130,000 students, empowering them to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through inquiry-based learning @irishsciteach.bsky.social
@eirgrid.bsky.social #scifest20years #stemis4all

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SciFest @scifest4stem.bsky.social · Jul 15

Congratulations Angela on the website!

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