Young scientists go for the craic not careers

STUDENTS take part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition “mostly for the craic”.

Young scientists go for the craic not careers

And participation in the popular competition has “no effect” in spurring the young people to opt for careers in science and engineering, a student survey has found.

The survey was undertaken by students of the Convent of Mercy secondary school in Roscommon.

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