Current Partners

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  Abbott

  During Science Week, Abbott employees from 10 sites share their science and engineering expertise through two programmes: Abbott Family Science brings children, parents, teachers and scientists together for an exciting, hands-on experience focused on basic science skills and building confidence as science learners. In Abbott Operation Discovery, secondary students engaged with Abbott scientists in hands-on activities that introduce students to tools and procedures that Abbott employees use every day in their work.
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  Camara

  Camara is an Irish Charity, which refurbishes used computers in Ireland, and equips schools in Africa with computer labs, open source software and IT training.
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  CPL

  CPL Science and Engineering provides staffing solutions to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Clinical Services, Food, Cosmetics, Engineering, Environmental and Energy sectors. CPL is proud to be involved in promoting science and technology awareness through its corporate sponsorship of The Science Gallery, association with Atlantic Corridor, Maths Week, Engineers Week and its involvement with The Alchemist Café Dublin www.alchemistcafedublin.com to name but a few.
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  Creme Global

  Creme Global is a leading provider of web based software, data, training and consulting services in the areas of food, nutrition, chemical and cosmetic exposure assessment. We offer the most accurate exposure assessment tool to ensure the safety of the world's food supply to ensure maximum consumer and environmental protection. The Creme team regularly volunteers at multiple organizations which are involved in the education of children. Creme prides itself on showing the relevance and value of science and math in today's technology driven world to Ireland's youth.
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  Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

  The work of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food laboratories underpins the safety of food products produced in Ireland and the health status of animals and plants in the country. The large scope of testing procedures used at the laboratories, which range from routine culture for bacteria and viruses through molecular techniques to sophisticated chemical analyses, emphasises the broad range of scientific principles used daily at the laboratories. There are over 350 staff, of various scientific backgrounds, located at the new “central” facility at Backweston, Co Kildare and eight other sites throughout the country.
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  Fannin Scientific

  Fannin Ltd has provided Medical Technologies to the Irish market for 180 years and in 2011 delivers high quality medicines, devices and diagnostic products, across a broad range of Medical and Scientific disciplines. This is achieved through teams of highly skilled and dedicated medical, scientific and business professionals. For Science Week 2011, Fannin employees will be visiting Secondary Schools giving insights into the critical role Science plays in developing new and exciting technologies for the Medical and Scientific arenas. The aim is to open Students’ minds to the various career paths available to them in the exciting field of Science.
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  Hewlett Packard

  In previous Science Weeks, Hewlett Packard supplied 2 laptops and 1 digital camera for the Science Snaps competition, as well as printing the final photos entered and acting as judges on the panel. HP is also involved in the ICT steps programme where engineers go out to schools to promote science and engineering - www.steps.ie
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  IBM

  Since 2005 IBM employees have hosted TryScience workshops with local primary school students and teachers, using hands-on science and technology experiments which are accessible and fun. These materials, which are accessible through www.tryscience.org , are available for employees and teachers to use with any school throughout the year.
  
  
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  Intel

  As an innovation and technology company, Intel is committed to the education of the next generation of technology innovators. Through a number of Primary and Second-level education programmes such as SciFest, LOG ON LEARN, Mini Scientist, Skoool.ie and SmartClass Intel promotes the types of learning and skill sets that Ireland needs to succeed in the 21st century, namely collaborative learning, critical thinking, problem solving, research methodologies and communications. During Science Week 2011 a number of primary schools will participate in the first stage of the Intel Mini Scientist Competition and compete for places in the regional finals which are held in Intel in December. Second-level students can participate in a Science Week 2011 SciFest Crossword. The crossword is downloadable from the SciFest website.
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  MacLachlan and Donaldson

  MacLachlan and Donaldson is a firm of European Patent Attorneys and Trade Mark Attorneys who offer a range of services relating to protecting clients’ intellectual property by patents, Designs, Trademarks and Copyright. All patent attorneys have a background in Science or Engineering as well as qualifying in patent law. MacLachlan and Donaldson wishes to encourage enquiring minds so as to promote creativity and innovation.
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  Microsoft

  Microsoft Ireland has a broad number of programmes under way to raise awareness among students of the benefits of technology for work, play and study.
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  MSD Ireland

  This year MSD Ireland will facilitate tours of its bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Tipperary during Science Week. These are targeted at Senior Second Level Students studying Chemistry or who wish to pursue a career in Chemistry.
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  Pfizer

  Pfizer is one of the largest pharmaceutical employers in Ireland. Pfizer facilities across Ireland will host various Science Fun Themed Days and invite local school children to experience the exciting world of science in a fun interactive way along with tours of their facilities. ; the company places great emphasis on sharing its enthusiasm for science with primary and secondary students. This is achieved through a series of exciting and interactive road shows and regular class visits to their facilities.
  
  
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  S3 Group

  S3 Group provides products, solutions and professional services to the Digital TV, Telehealth and Semiconductor industries. S3 works with some of the world's leading companies including BSkyB, Motorola, Samsung, and Philips. They also collaborate with world-class technology partners including IBM, ST Microelectronics and OpenTV.
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  Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland

  Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), Ireland’s national energy agency, plays a leading role in transforming Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices. SEAI’s schools programme for primary and secondary level pupils aims to educate students and young people who are the energy end users and decision makers of the future. By teaching them about the benefits of sustainable energy and the importance of their individual actions, the students can develop energy efficient habits for life, and can also influence how energy is used in the home. SEAI is carrying out a week of energy challenge workshops for primary students in conjunction with the Ilac library, Dublin City Centre during Science Week in 2011. These workshops will investigate “The Chemistry of Life” through chemical energy experiments as well as other activities. For further information contact Aoife Flynn ph: (01) 8625846 email: seai@globalactionplan.ie
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  Teagasc

  Teagasc supports Discover Science and Engineering’s goal of promoting the relevance of science, engineering and technology in our everyday lives. The annual Walsh Fellowship Seminar, which recognises the work of Teagasc’s top postgraduate students, takes place this year on Tuesday, 8 November in the RDS, Dublin, as part of Teagasc’s Science Week activities. Professor William Reville, Associate Professor in Biochemistry in UCC and writer for the The Irish Times science page, is chairing the judging panel. The guest speaker is Professor Maurice Boland, Principal at the College of Life Sciences, UCD. A new partnership agreement between Teagasc and UCD has been concluded, formalising the existing working relationship between the two organisations in research and education. During Science Week, Teagasc research centres are inviting students from secondary level schools to see practical examples of the use of science in agriculture and food production. This is the fifth year that Teagasc has organised science week events in each of its main centres to promote science among second level students. Over 1,000 people are expected to attend Teagasc’s Science Week events.
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  Top Chem Pharmaceuticals

  This year Top Chem Pharmaceuticals will be meeting Leaving Certificate students from the local secondary school and the Pharmaceutical Science class at IT Sligo as part of its involvement with Science Week 2011.
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  Zenith Technologies

  Zenith Technologies Ltd is one of Europe’s leading Automation Engineering companies, providing innovative, reliable and technically-advanced Process Measurement, Automation and MES solutions to a large range of industries, including Pharmaceutical, Bulk Chemical and Biologics. Zenith is a progressive company with offices located in Ireland, England, Germany, US, Singapore & India. In Science Week 2010, a Senior Project Manager gave a presentation to 6th Class in St Mary’s National School, in Carrigaline on the topic of science and engineering. The aim was to raise awareness of science and engineering to students in advance of them entering second level education; to give a greater appreciation of what is involved in science as a career.