Six projects from local schools qualify for Stripe Young Scientist
A total of six local projects have qualifed for the 2026 The Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
Taking place from Wednesday, January 7, to Saturday, January 10, in the RDS Main Arena in Ballsbridge, Dublin.
Each year, thousands of students submit proposals, with only about 500 projects selected for display at the four-day exhibition in Dublin. During the event, students present their work to panels of judges and the public.
The exhibition culminates in an awards ceremony, where prizes are distributed and one team or individual is named the overall Stripe Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year.
Menopause, Mind, and Medicine: The Hidden Toll of the Silent Change
This project explores how menopause relates to depression and suicidal ideation, focusing on how limited healthcare access worsens mental health outcomes during this difficult transition.
Stand number: 2600
Health & Wellbeing
One Sport Wonder? The pressure to specialise.
This project aims to investigate if players are being pressured into choosing one sport over another and prioritise a specific sport.
Stand number: 2401
Health & Wellbeing
CPR4ALL: A simple and affordable CPR manikin to help you save lives.
This project aims to develop a CPR manikin that is available for anyone to use for practicing and learning CPR.
Stand number: 2402
Health & Wellbeing
The Infection Detector: How Cabbage Juice Tracks Infections using a natural pH Indicator.
This project uses bandages containing red cabbage gel which will change colour in response to infection, using pH shifts from bacterial activity to indicate early signs of infection.
Stand number: 2400
Health & Wellbeing
Phosphoproteins and Polymers-An Analysis of Casein Plastic
This project focuses on the product of casein plastic made from cows milk and comparing its properties such as durability to regular plastic.
Stand number: 4530
Gallen Community School
Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Use of Casein Plastic in Packaging
This project explores whether casein plastic can be used for food packaging, experimenting with its tolerance to different temperatures.
Stand number: 4316
Killina Presentation Secondary School
Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Individual