Something for everyone this Science Week
In addition to the many events being run in schools on a digital platform for this year’s Science Week which is run nationally by Science Foundation Ireland, there is a large number of online activities and experiences for the public to book and view virtually either in school or at home, here in the midlands.
‘Sea and Sky’ is a virtual event which will see Simon Berrow of Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and Brian McCafferty of Birdwatch Ireland discussing biodiversity in Ireland, the science of conservation and what we can all learn from the world around it and how to care for it.
You can also join flooding expert Dr Rolf Hut of Delft University of Technology to discuss the history and science of flooding and what we can do to manage flooding in a responsible way.
This discussion, High Water – the Science of Flooding, is part of a series of events for Science Week with guest festival curator Dr Barry Fitzgerald of TU Eindhoven.
There is also the Science Week Book Club running this year as part of the festival and if anyone wants a scientist to join a book club meeting for a discussion on the issues raised, Midland Science know and they will try to arrange that.
Keep an eye on their website and social media for associated competitions for book clubs.
Jackie Gorman, Midlands Science CEO, said: "There is an exciting range of new events online this year with a promise of something for all age groups, but we will also bring back some of the most popular sessions from last year with the overall aim of inspiring, educating and entertaining through science.
"We are also focusing on workshops which will hopefully help young people around the Midlands develop an interest in STEM subjects beyond the confines of the curriculum and increase their awareness of potential careers in those areas."
Visit the magical, scientific world of WandaVision with Superhero Scientist Barry Fitzgerald! In early 2020, the Disney+ series WandaVision arrived to much-deserved adulation. Wanda’s world is built on puzzlement and magic and there’s a lot of science to explore here.
Check out www.midlandsscience.ie for more details and booking information and join us to celebrate science this November across the midlands.