Wanted: Students inspired by curiosity for Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

If you are inspired by curiosity and have a desire to solve problems, then the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is looking for you.

Record numbers of students have signed up for the annual science fair taking place at the RDS in January.

Now in its 52nd year, the exhibition has attracted more than 2,048 submissions, an 8% increase in applications on the previous year.

More than half of schools across Ireland are sending students and 4,449 students have submitted their ideas and innovations for consideration across the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects.

When it comes to participation, female students outnumber male students, with 62% of entrants female compared to 38% male.

Minister for Education and Skills Jan O’Sullivan said the event is a fantastic platform and a testament to Ireland’s students and teachers that the event continues to grow year after year.

“Students inspired by curiosity and problem- solving will be essential to Ireland’s economic and social future, and I commend each one of them and their schools, who have taken the time and effort to submit projects and I wish all the entrants the best of luck,” said Ms O’Sullivan.

Shay Walsh, managing director of BT Ireland, said the exhibition is all about recognising and nurturing emerging young talent.