Young science on show at the lab
Rahan National School, Mallow pupils Trevor Doyle, Sam O'callaghan, Lucy Sexton and Michael O'grady at the opening of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2012 Cork Projects Showcase in Lifetime Labs, Cork on Monday. Credit: Photo: Daragh Mc Sweeney/ Provision
THE 'Physics of Scrummaging in Rugby', 'The impact of economic decline on social patterns' or 'Champion Conkers: The Science of Winning' are among some of the prize winning projects by Cork entrants to the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition now on display at Lifetime Lab.
The display of over 50 projects from 25 schools opened on Monday.
"For aspiring young scientists who have not had the opportunity to visit the exhibition in Dublin, the display at Lifetime Lab is an ideal opportunity to view the high standard of Cork entries that qualified for the national final," said Mervyn Horgan, manager of Lifetime Lab.
Members of the public and schools are able to view the students work, as well as digital video clips of the students talking about their projects, up to March 3.
Lifetime Lab is located at the old Cork City Waterworks on Lee Road. The site now hosts a visitor centre with interactive environmental exhibits, a steam centre with preserved boilers and huge steam engines that were used to pump water to supply the City of Cork.
Lifetime Lab also has a coffee dock, a picnic area and a children's playground and is fully wheelchair accessible. It is open Monday- Friday 9am-5pm.
