is a collaborative government-industry framework initiative promoting science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers to post primary students in Ireland, providing students, teachers, guidance counsellors and parents with resources and information on the opportunities open to STEM graduates and the skills required by Industry. Smart Futures is coordinated by , the education and outreach programme of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), in partnership with Engineers Ireland’s education outreach programme, . Part of the Smart Futures programme is to offer STEM careers talks to second-level students. An example of such a talk may be viewed at, (Assemble at main reception of IT) 3.15pm giving ceremony and Close of Exhibition Short Closing address by Professor Vincent Cunnane President of the Institute of Technology, Sligo. Followed by Presentation of the Prizes Presentation and Chairs on Podium: Professor Vincent Cunnane, Dr Jeremy Bird, George Porter (CFO SciFest), ANO (Coordinator of the Judges) Dignitaries Table to Side at Front: Presenters of Special Prizes, Guests and Dr. Bill Crowe (Chief Organiser of SciFest at IT Sligo 2015). 3.40pm Dismantle exhibitions Order of Presentation Age Groups Categories Merit Prize Presented by Local Awards J Junior (1st and 2nd year) T Technology Second Vouchers Dr Jeremy Bird Head of Science 3 First Trophy Prof.Vincent Cunnane President of Institute PS Physical Sciences Highly Commended Certificate Macdara Bodeker Co-ordinator of judges 5 Third Vouchers Dr. Bill Crowe Chief Organiser IT Sligo Second Vouchers Dr Jeremy Bird First Trophy Prof.Vincent Cunnane LS Life Science Highly Commended Certificate Macdara Bodeker Third Vouchers Dr. Bill Second Vouchers Dr Jeremy Bird Trophy Prof.Vincent Cunnane I Intermediate 3rd and 4th (transition year) T Technology Second Vouchers Dr. Bill Crowe First Trophy Prof.Vincent Cunnane PS Physical Sciences Second Vouchers Dr Jeremy Bird
1 2 7 First Trophy Prof.Vincent Cunnane LS Life Science Highly Commended Certificate Macdara Bodeker Third Vouchers Dr. Bill Crowe Second Vouchers Dr Jeremy Bird First Trophy Prof.Vincent Cunnane S Senior 5th and 6th year T Technology First / Second Trophy / Vouchers Prof.Vincent Cunnane PS Physical Sciences First / Second Trophy / Vouchers Prof.Vincent Cunnane LS Life Science Second Vouchers Dr Jeremy Bird First Trophy Prof.Vincent Cunnane (in all categories there may be some discretionary “Highly Commended” awards awarded for very good projects without formal prizes) Special Awards (Local) IT Sligo. Business innovation award Vouchers Special Awards (National) 27. RSC School Chemistry Award (Royal Society of Chemistry Education Division) Equipment for chemistry laboratory in school 28. Discover Space Award (ESERO Ireland) Trophy for student 29. Discover Space Teacher Award (ESERO Ireland) Space Atlas for teacher 30. Irish Science Teachers’ Association Award Trophy 31. EPI-STEM Maths in Science Award (National Centre for STEM Education) Trophy + €20 One4All gift token per student 32. Sustainable Energy Award (SEAI) Trophy + €20 One4All gift per student 33. PharmaChemical Ireland Chemistry Award Trophy + €20 One4All gift token per student
34. Newstalk Best Communicator Award Trophy + €20 One4All gift token per student 35. Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award Trophy + €20 One4All gift token per student 36. Intel Award (Best Physical Science or Technology Project) Trophy + €20 One4All gift token per student + €20 One4All gift token per student + €20 One4All gift token per student + €20 One4All gift per student 37. Abbott Runner-up Best Project Award Trophy + €20 One4All gift token per student 38. SFI/Discover Best Project Trophy + €20 One4All gift token per student