Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 25/10/2012. Tags: Education And Politics Teachers
Sean Sherlock, T.D., the Minister for Research and Innovation today launched Science Week 2012 and announced that it will be celebrating ‘Everyday Experimenting!’ This year’s theme aims to demonstrate that science plays a key role in our everyday lives and that we are all constantly experimenting. From tying our shoe laces to attempting a new level on a game, or trialing a new recipe and even embarking on a first date—these are all everyday experiments.
Science Week 2012 runs from 11th – 18th November 2012 and is a collaboration of events run by colleges, schools, libraries, teachers, researchers and students throughout Ireland. With over 500 events registered on
www.scienceweek.ie (and more to come) “Science Week 2012: Everyday Experimenting” is calling on the nation to join in the fun of everyday experimenting and participate in an event near you!
Minister Sherlock said: “The Government’s Action Plan for Jobs stresses the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in providing the skills necessary to create high quality jobs for this economy. “Science Week” is Ireland’s national initiative appealing to everybody to embrace science. Studies consistently show that the good jobs of the future will demand students with high-level science and maths skills. “Science Week” encourages an interest in science from an early stage so that we can develop these core skills to prepare students well for a wide range of quality employment options.”
Minister Sherlock added “Now administered through Science Foundation Ireland, the Discover Science and Engineering (DSE) programme promotes STEM subjects throughout its various supported actions. “Science Week” opens the eyes of the Irish public and show cases achievements through all facets of science, technology, engineering and maths and I strongly encourage people right across the country to participate in “Science Week” in any way they can.”
Science Week 2012 events will take place nationwide for the duration of November 11th to 18th. Everybody is welcome to come along and take part. For information on ‘Everyday Experimenting’ competitions, activities and events taking place visit
www.scienceweek.ie.
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