Success for Ursuline College team in satellite making challenge
The CANSAT competition challenges students to design a satellite the size of a small can, which is then launched into space aboard a real-life rocket. Once launched, the satellite's sensors collect vital data, which the students must analyse and present to a panel of judges in a highly competitive and challenging environment.
The Ursuline College team triumphed in their regional finals, securing their spot at the national level. Despite fierce competition, the team—comprising Transition Year students Meg Heaney, Ella Niland, Laura Walsh, Katie Mulligan, Rhona Kerlin, and Blathnaid McCarthy—impressed the judges with their technical expertise, attention to detail, and thorough presentation of their data.
The students were mentored by teacher Anthony Carolan, whose guidance was instrumental in their success. Their hard work and dedication paid off, as they clinched second place in the national finals, a remarkable achievement for these young innovators.
"This is an outstanding achievement for the team and a testament to their hard work and determination," said Anthony Carolan. "We are incredibly proud of their success and look forward to future opportunities in this field."
The team's success in the CANSAT competition highlights the growing interest and talent in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in Ireland, inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators.
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The CANSAT competition challenges students to design a satellite the size of a small can, which is then launched into space aboard a real-life rocket. Once launched, the satellite's sensors collect vital data, which the students must analyse and present to a panel of judges in a highly competitive and challenging environment. The Ursuline College team triumphed in their regional finals, securing their spot at the national level. Despite fierce competition, the team—comprising Transition Year students Meg Heaney, Ella Niland, Laura Walsh, Katie Mulligan, Rhona Kerlin, and Blathnaid McCarthy—impressed the judges with their technical expertise, attention to detail, and thorough presentation of their data. The students were mentored by teacher Anthony Carolan, whose guidance was instrumental in their success. Their hard work and dedication paid off, as they clinched second place in the national finals, a remarkable achievement for these young innovators. "This is an outstanding achievement for the team and a testament to their hard work and determination," said Anthony Carolan. "We are incredibly proud of their success and look forward to future opportunities in this field." The team's success in the CANSAT competition highlights the growing interest and talent in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in Ireland, inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators.
