Science students boldly go to Florida

EMMA McALEESE hopes that taking part in the FÁS Science Challenge at the Florida Space Authority is her first step towards becoming the first Irish person in space.

The UCD electrical engineer is one of 14 Irish science and engineering students who will work alongside leading scientists during a six-week programme at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

“I am really looking forward to this challenge and to meeting the team at Cape Canaveral. The chance of being exposed to all that technology and expertise is exciting. One of my goals is to journey through space and who knows what will happen after this?” she said.