Science educators honoured for 100 years’ service

TWO pioneering educators have been honoured for a combined contribution of more than 100 years to science education in Ireland.

UCC conferred Honorary Masters Degrees in Science Education on Sister M Mercedes Desmond and Seán Ó Donnabháin.

Sr Mercedes, who was born in Donoughmore, Co Cork, is a founder member of the Irish Science Teachers’ Association (ISTA).