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Marine events in Galway
Free for all the family at the Galway Atlantaquaria
May 23rd, 7 to 8pm.
How do they catch the fish? Peter Tyndall from BIM talks about fishing gear on the Galway fleet.
May 30th, 7 to 8pm.
Flora, fauna and intrigue on the Galapagos. Talk by Pauhla McGrane.
June 6th from 7 to 8pm
Dolphins in decline. Jamie-Leigh Jonker talks about what we should do.
Pre-book from sarah.knight@nuigalway.ie

Alchemists Café
29th May 2012. 7.30pm
Prof Fergal O'Brien, TCD and RCSI, talks about what's happening in bioengineering.
O'Brien's Bar, the Mercantile, Dame Street, Dublin 2.
Admission free.

Supporting innovation
If you are a graduate and have a good business idea, the IGNITE programme at UCC might interest you. Funding, mentoring and incubation space are on offer to suitable applicants.
Closing date 1st June 2012
Details from http://ignite.ucc.ie

Sat Nav Prize
A European wide competition is open to developers of satellite navigation applications.
The National Space Centre in Cork is sponsoring an Irish regional prize, and the European Commission backed competition has a prize fund of €1 million.
Submissions are invited, and the deadline for registration is 30th June 2012.
http://www.nationalspacecentre.eu
http://www.galileo-masters.eu

Dublin by numbers
Is Merrion Square really square? Find out and follow the Dublin by numbers trail in a free download developed by science writer, Mary Mulvihill, in collaboration with mathematical experts from St Patrtick's College.
To download, log onto:
http://ingeniousireland.ie/podcast-audio-tours/dublin1in-by-numb3rs-free

The biological physics of sickle cell anemia
Dr William A Eaton, National Institutes of Health, USA, talks about a small change that causes distortion of red blood cells, reducing their capacity to deliver oxygen.
May 22nd 6pm
RDS, Merrion Room
No charge, but advance booking required.
Email: physics@ucd.ie

Ireland in space

The Irish involvement in space is surprisingly strong, yet most people are probably not aware of this significant contribution to international science. Dave Cullen has made an excellent documentary on the subject, and its a real eye-opener. Available to view it on youtube —

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJGfohno9m4

Viewing the Irish coast

For an impressive series of fly-by views of the Irish coast visit the Office of Public Works site below. By viewing the map on the right hand side of the screen, different parts of the coastline can be selected for viewing.

http://www.coastalhelicopterview.ie

Wild Geese
Irish scientists working or studying in the US have started a wild geese network. The network was lanched recently at a reception hosted by the Irish Embassy in Washington. An active group has been formed with Dr Nicholas Farrell, Professor of Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University as President.
Apart from providing links to each other, the network will keep Irish scientists in contact with developments in Ireland. One of the aims is to foster the formation of partnerships with Irish firms and agencies.
The network will also help Irish scientists abroad to become involved in this year's big City of Science 2012 event.
Irish scientists who would like to join the Wild Geese can contact:
wildgeesenetwork@gmail.com

Investigating science
Donna McCabe from Discover Science and Engineering has put together an impressive wiki resource on investigative learning and learning theory. Essential for primary teachers, and of relevant to everyone else with an interest in how children learn.
http://investigating-science.wikispaces.com

Fresh ideas on teaching earth science

Free activities and search for topics using the keyword index.

Download the PDFs and have some down to earth fun.

www.earthlearningidea.com

STEM CELLS

For many people who suffer from currently incurable diseases, stem cell research offers a great deal of hope.

To find out more visit the Irish Stem Cell Foundation site

http://www.irishstemcellfoundation.org/

Cork Science Café

From 7pm on the first Friday of each month at the Blackrock Castle Observatory.

Come and explore the latest ideas in science and technology in relaxed surroundings with expert speakers.

For more details click here

Posted: 03/03/2010