Technology takes Hazelwood “Intel” the Future
The aim of ‘Science Week Ireland’ is to promote the relevance of science, technology, engineering and maths in our everyday lives and to demonstrate their importance to the future development of Irish society and to the economy. As part of this, Hazelwood College fifth year Biology students participated in a University of Limerick organised exhibition of science.
Robert Hill’s 3D Cosmic Explorers show with giant glowing gas clouds, black holes and galaxies, fascinated the students, as they learned about the possibilities of life on other planets. Robert Hill stated ‘Astronomy and space themes are fascinating to young people and encourage them to engage with science and maths whilst learning about the size, scale and beauty of the universe in which we live.’ Visually stimulating astronomical images provided an opportunity for Hazelwood College students to discover science on a personal level and act as a catalyst to inspire and motivate them to develop a greater understanding of nature in its widest context.
Intel displayed stands hosting technologies for the future. Many of these technologies are aimed at improving the quality of life for people and in minimising the damage that people cause to the wider environment. Intel have recently introduced a 3-D transistor that improves performance and energy efficiency. Students were able to view a model house that boasts of a home energy, appliances and security management system. This house also has video and motion sensor support systems.
Hazelwood College students came away inspired to pursue their scientific studies, sure in the knowledge that spirit of scientific inquiry can still shape all of our lives for the better and that they too can follow in the footprints of those whose work was displayed in University of Limerick.
Hazelwood College students get up close with the future developments in science during an exhibition as part of Science Week Ireland. Pictured are (left to right) Padraig Lordan, Louisa Dempsey, Tadhg O’Sullivan, Denise Forde Shane Lyons are pictured with Alan Jones of Intel Ireland in University of Limerick.