Scifest 2016:

Congrats to all the students from Magh Ene College who represented the school so well at Scifest in the IT Sligo today - we are very proud of you all!!

5th year students Rebecca Duffy and Megan McGee won 1st place in the Senior Life Sciences category at Scifest 2016 for their project 'An investigation into bio-security measures to prevent the spread of zebra mussels to Lough Melvin.'

Second year students Caoimhe Hamrogue, Chloe Menarry and Hannah McGagh were awarded the Maths in Science Award sponsored by the National Centre for STEM Education for their project 'An investigation into Pet Obesity in the North West of Ireland'.

TY students Oisin McGloin, Michael McGloin and Rory Sweeney were awarded 3rd place in the Intermediate Technology section for their project 'Battle gum disease using a UV toothbrush'.

Second year students Aaron Bradshaw and Oisin Carolan represented Magh Ene College well in the Junior Life Sciences category with their project 'Eye Need a Rest' which investigated the effect of different electronic devices on eye-strain.

SciFest 2013

 

Some more photos from SciFest. Well done to all who participated.

SciFest 2013

 

Here are a list of examples of Magh Ene student entries to SciFest 2013.For further information on each investigation go to the Scifest page on this blog or otherwise you can click here. Stay posted for updates from other projects

Students and their Investigations

1. Eimear Colreavy, Rozarah Glenane and Laura Russell
   A Study into the effect of colour on heat/light absorption

2.Jack Ronayne and Radek Wymentowski
  Stealth Shapes: Which 3D geometric shapes scatter light the most

3. Daithi McGloin and David Kerrigan
  A Study into the effect of bridge design on weight bearing capacity

4. Aron Jones and Orin McGann
  A Study into the effect of peppermint on human speed reaction tests