FORTY five students from across Northern Ireland have been shortlisted as finalists to take part in next year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
The exhibition, now in its 53rd year, is one of the largest and longest running STEM events in the world, which challenges students to imagine a big idea and bring it to life through research and development in a practical way, outside of the classroom.
Making the announcement the Minister for the Department of Education, Peter Weir said: “The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is a fantastic opportunity for students across Northern Ireland to enter such a well-established and inspiring competition and I am delighted that BT is continuing to nurture local talent through the exhibition to create the future leaders within the STEM arena.
“I’d like to congratulate all Northern Ireland schools who have been shortlisted and wish them luck in January’s exhibition.”
There are more than 140 teacher and pupil awards to be won at the exhibition, taking place in the RDS, Dublin from January 11-14, including cash prizes, international trips and the overall title of BT Young Scientist & Technologist(s) of the Year.