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Desmond College students are ready for the competition
FOR OVER 50 years Desmond College in Newcastle West has been entering the BT Young Scientist Competition and 2023 is no different.
They have five projects going through to the finals later this month and proud teacher Donal Enright has been sharing their essence with Limerick Live.
‘Frozen shoulder’ is a painful ailment that can hinder a person’s daily life. Madison Brouder has developed a device to allow the afflicted to rehab their shoulders at home. Linking with a local physio, she has developed this device to give visual and audio feedback on a person’s recovery.
Edel McMahon built a tool which allows those with mobility issues to navigate up and down their stairs while attached to a standard handrail. This simple device could allow those with mobility problems to avoid the premature need for stair lifts or major home conversion projects.
According to Elissa Shiels and Caoimhe Greene, microwaves can determine the speed of light. By using egg whites, chocolate and marshmallows the duo discovered just which food better processes the speed of light by measuring the hot-spots in various foods.
Vinnie Garcia studied cosmetic products and investigated common practices in the cosmetic industry including the chemicals used to prolong shelf lives, and animal cruelty. In addition, she has created her own limited range of cosmetics as safer alternatives to harsh brands.
Today recycled materials can come in handy for all sorts of projects. Madison Reddin and Pádraig Doherty have looked to use recycled materials such as science syringes, pipes and cardboard to display practical physics lessons to other students in other schools.
After waiting on the reserve list, students Ethan Kirwan and Jack Kelly finally got the green light for their project where they apply magnetic fields to blood flow to lower the risk of blockages in blood vessels.
They will now be accompanying their classmates in Dublin.
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