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RTÉ News
16-05-2025
- Science
- RTÉ News
2024 Young Scientist winner honoured at US event
Seán O'Sullivan, the 2024 winner of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, has won fourth place in the Technology Enhances the Arts category at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Ohio. Seán, who attends Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom, Co Limerick, also won a HP special award and was awarded $3,000. He was representing the EU Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) after coming second in that competition last year. Seán's project is called 'VerifyMe' which explores the development of a new artificial intelligence (AI) detection system that uses past examples of an author's writing to detect if AI was used to generate a piece of work. ISEF is the world's largest international STEM research competition for school students. This year, it is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Also competing were Eoin O'Grainne & Matthias Schazmann with their project 'Compost Immersion'. They are TY students at St Mary's Diocesan Secondary School, Drogheda. Mari Cahalane, Head of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, travelled with the Irish delegation. "I'm absolutely delighted for Seán, who has taken time away from his Leaving Cert studies to attend ISEF this week," Ms Cahalane said. "It's a testament to the calibre of our competitors that they excel at what is known as the Olympics of STEM on a global stage." "He, along with Eoin and Matthias, has represented BTYSTE and Ireland exceptionally well," she added.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Students present findings at regional science fair
Students presented findings on everything from psychology to agriculture at the annual science fair Tuesday at Missouri Southern State University. This is the 36th year for the Missouri Southern Regional Science Fair, which includes student projects in junior and senior divisions. In all, 115 students presented 84 projects. Two winners in the senior division will be nominated to go to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio, in May, where over 1,800 students will participate. Rabindra Bajracharya, associate professor of physics at MSSU and director of the science fair, said students who have participated in the national science fair have gone on to science careers and some even won Nobel Prizes. While Bajracharya isn't a judge, he had a chance to look over the presentations and said he was impressed. This is a chance for students to get feedback on their research as well as advice on their careers. 'They have their own science fairs in their schools, but here they get a chance to meet with students from other schools and also get to meet with experts in their fields, such as faculty members of MSSU,' Bajracharya said. 'It's really exciting for them.' Maya Craven, a junior at Joplin High School, gave a presentation in the senior division about sheep wool pellets and their effect on water retention. She used 72 plant pots in three randomized groups, each group with different amounts of potting soil and sheep wool pellets. The trial was 14 days long. By testing the soil moisture percentage, Craven found a correlation between sheep wool pellets in soil and increased water conservation. 'I definitely want to go into environmental science after I graduate and go to college,' Craven said. 'I believe this project helps me understand water consumption and soil in ways that can benefit me learning further into environmental science.' Craven said she's presented several research projects before at the science fair. She even took first place in seventh grade with her presentation on which face masks were more restrictive for airflow while the pandemic was ongoing. By studying things such as COVID-19 or water conservation, Craven said she likes to focus on current problems and how science can find solutions. 'I like my project this year because water conservation is definitely a critical concept to consider because concern over it grows and grows every day,' Craven said. 'I wanted to tune in to the problem and hopefully give a proposed way to help.' Not only does the project help her, Craven hopes it provides knowledge to people in agriculture. There's an economic benefit in using these sheep wool pellets that really didn't have a function before. With the water retention she's shown, it can help decrease global water consumption, Craven said. Devin Gurley, an eighth grader at South Middle School, presented a project where he measured the effect of heart rate on lung capacity. Gurley said he wanted to see if they had any correlation and, if so, what that correlation was. He used four students from South Middle School and two homeschooled students for his physical exertion tests. Gurley's hypothesis was that there would be a steady decrease in lung capacity as the subjects' heart rate increased. 'But what I found was there was a sort of rocky decrease,' Gurley said. 'A few of my subjects actually increased in lung capacity as their heart rate increased. But toward the end, their lung capacity was always lower than when they began.' Gurley said overall, the project made him more interested in science, especially biology. 'I'm very excited to take more classes related to science because of the science fair,' Gurley said. 'It has sparked more interest in science. I like that we have this and it's so organized. It's been a nice experience to know everybody else's projects and what to aim for. It's cool to be part of a whole of everybody doing science fair projects and competing against each other. The spirit of competition is definitely there.' This spark is one of the science fair's goals, Bajracharya said. It's a good way to encourage students to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering and math fields, and helps them explore careers. 'I hope that by participating in the science fair, they get lots of skills and not just content knowledge,' Bajracharya said. 'I hope they develop communication skills, presentation skills and critical thinking skills.'
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Student scientists showcase projects at Missouri Southern science fair
JOPLIN, Mo. — The next generation of scientists share their research at Missouri Southern today. Students showcased their individual and team projects at the 36th Annual Regional Science Fair in the Billingsly Student Center. Student scientists showcase projects at Missouri Southern science fair Legislation filed to change Missouri Southern's academic mission Missouri Southern celebrates new building with topping out ceremony Judges evaluated each project based on scientific content, creativity, and presentation skills. Students also had the chance to submit a formal research paper and deliver a 12-minute talk explaining their findings to an audience. Projects covered a range of disciplines, from biology, math and physics, to social science and psychology. Thomas Jefferson eighth grader Cae Wood's experiment was about the effect of pH values on teeth. She soaked eggs in different types of water for two weeks to simulate enamel decay. 'I've always loved experimenting. Now this is my first chance to get to actually share it with other people and to share the things that I'm interested in with other people that might find it the same way interesting,' said Cae Wood, Thomas Jefferson 8th grader. 'When they present their project here in the science fair, they not only learn about science content, they also learn about like how to be creative, how to present science to the public, communication skills, they learn communication skills,' said Dr. Rabindra Bajracharya, MSSU associate professor of physics. Awards were presented at 4 this afternoon. Grand prize winners will have a chance to take their research to the next level. 5th to 8th grade junior division winners can apply to the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. High school students who win the senior division are eligible to attend the International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio from May 10 to 16, competing against more than 2,000 young scientists from around the world. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Leaders
08-03-2025
- Science
- Leaders
Saudi Students Clinch Spots at Prestigious US Science & Engineering Fair
Nine top Saudi students from the Eastern Province have secured spots on Saudi Arabia's Science and Engineering Team for the 2025 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) confirmed their qualification after a fiercely competitive national selection process. This fair, known as the world's largest pre-college science competition, attracts over 1,800 students from more than 75 countries and offers significant prizes, including a top award of $75,000. The students triumphed in a four-stage contest organized by the Ministry of Education and Mawhiba (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity). Their path included project evaluations, digital assessments, regional showcases, and a final Riyadh exhibition featuring 180+ national innovators. Empowering Future Visionaries Sami Al-Otaibi, Eastern Province Education Director, praised the achievement as a milestone for Saudi youth. 'This success mirrors our leadership's commitment to nurturing talent under Vision 2030,' he stated. The students' projects span AI, renewable energy, and biomedical engineering—key sectors aligned with Saudi Arabia's economic diversification goals. ISEF, the world's largest pre-college STEM competition, will host 1,600 participants from 80+ countries in May 2024. Saudi students have previously claimed 22 ISEF awards since 2007, showcasing the Kingdom's growing scientific prowess. Building a Knowledge-Based Economy The winners will receive advanced training from Mawhiba and university partners to refine their projects. This initiative underscores Saudi Arabia's push to position youth as drivers of innovation, supporting Vision 2030's goal to transform the nation into a tech-driven hub. Saudi Arabia actively joined ISEF in 2007, with Mawhiba and the Ministry of Education driving this initiative. Since then, Saudi students consistently excel, securing 160 awards at this renowned competition. Specifically, they claim 110 grand awards and 50 special awards. ISEF proudly ranks as the world's largest pre-college STEM event. These bright innovators showcase their research and innovation projects to international scientists. Ultimately, this global stage delivers priceless experience and recognition to all participants. Short link : Post Views: 23
Arab News
07-03-2025
- Science
- Arab News
Saudi students qualify for science, engineering fair in US
DAMMAM: Nine students from Eastern Province schools have secured their place on the Saudi Science and Engineering Team at the prestigious International Science and Engineering Fair in the US, the Saudi Press Agency has reported. The students, whose qualification followed a rigorous national competition in Riyadh, were selected after they impressed in the four-stage process. Their journey involved project submissions, electronic arbitration, and regional exhibitions before they earned their place at the final Kingdom-level event. Sami Al-Otaibi, director general of education in the Eastern Province, hailed the achievement as testament to Saudi Arabia's ongoing investment in its youth and education sector. He added that the students' success reflected the unwavering support of the Saudi leadership in empowering students to contribute to the Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030 reform program.
