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A SURVEY HAS indicated that 40% of students didn’t choose to study science at college because they found it too difficult.
The independent survey was commissioned as part of the launch of the 54th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition today.
The survey is being used to indicate the importance of an early introduction to science and technology, and that it’s crucial to teach them in an enjoyable practical way.
The survey asked third-level students to identify levels and origins of interest in science and technology. Key findings include:
But the research did indicate a positive link in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects and events at second-level:
Shay Walsh, Managing Director of BT Ireland who have been sponsoring the competition for 18 years now, said that the research “proves that initiatives like BTYSTE play an important role in cultivating an interest in science, maths, engineering and technology at the grassroots,
“…It also highlights the need for schools to encourage their students to choose science or technology subjects at exam level to maintain that interest.
For students, the future really does start here so I would encourage every student to consider getting involved in the BTYSTE to see for themselves how exciting and vast the world of science and technology can be.
This year’s BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will take place from the 10 -13 January 2018 at the RDS, Dublin.
The exhibition offers one of the most coveted awards for participants, with a substantial prize fund and the BTYSTE perpetual trophy, as well as over 140 prizes for individuals, groups and teachers.
Last year, the Young Scientist recorded the highest ever number of entries proving that the popularity of the exhibition and engagement in STEM events is growing year on year.
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I’ve also heard that Cadbury’s have hacked off one-fifth of Freddo the Frog .
And our giving redundancies to their staff as they are moving operations to a cheaper country
everybody is leaving. I am hoping to go myself and I am in the higher tax bracket. I stayed because i felt it served my country to pay tax and support others. I am now over it. It doesn’t serve me anymore. I am in debt and I would be better off elsewhere.
and when I say debt, its minimum and I can pay it back. Not compared to the fraudsters that gambled. They have put me and many others in debt
Dear Mr. Journalist. It’s “how quickly”, not “how quick”. When describing a verb, you use an adverb, not an adjective. I know that the internet likes to bugger with adverbs, particularly if it pertains to doing anything “direct”, but you, as indebted as you are to the English language for your living should be able to show that language just a modicum of respect.
I wish wikileaks would stop invading other people’s privacy. It worries me to think what would happen if they started targeting business and political figures over here, not that there’s anything to hide of course.
Fake account
Fake account but some of the view expressed aren’t far off the YFG mentality
I suppose Mr and Ms Majority really thought you looked like a silent when you were born?
Silent majority who are you?
Looks like Kevin and yfg are best buddies .. Interesting
Suzie are you and davedunne the same person? You both seem a bit obsessed with me.
Is that the best you could come up with ?
I differ in policy to yfg on most issue. It’s a careerists clubs for most. Boosts the cv for various employers. I dislike yfg and would never vote FG after what they’ve done.
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