Castletroy College make their mark on Stripe Young Scientist competition

Five student teams from Castletroy College are proud to be involved in this year’s Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, with projects ranging from renewable energy and school life to public health and biodiversity.

Speaking to the Limerick Leader, Vice Principal and TY Coordinator Lisa Kiely said: “It means a great deal to us to see Stripe sponsoring the competition this year. All three Collison brothers are past pupils and all took part in BT Young Scientist themselves, so they have a first-hand understanding of the value of participation”. 

“Patrick went on to achieve major success at the exhibition, including an overall win and a runner-up placing, and they serve as a powerful role model for our current student cohort. Their sponsorship ensures that this opportunity remains there for the next generation of students and for this we are incredibly proud of the Collison brothers.”

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The vice-principle went on the say that Castletroy College consistently makes their mark on the competition and the school is incredibly proud of the Collision brothers.

The school is presenting the following projects at the RDS: Shine Bright, Clean Right by second year students Mikas and Harry which investigates how dirt, moss and debris reduce solar panel efficiency. Part of their project includes developing a low-cost sensor alert that alerts when the solar panels should be cleaned.

From Pockets to Lockers by TY students James and Lily,  which is a study of the all-day locker phone policy introduced in September, and compares outcomes with a neighbouring school using phone pouches.

Sea to Source by TY students Dannan and Ewan compares two Nephin wilderness rivers  using field sampling to explore ecosystem protection.

Breast Cancer Incidence in Europe (Inequality and outcomes) by TY students  Maya, Nancy and Niamh  analyses Irish and European data to see how incidence and outcomes of breast cancer varies across demographics.

The Longer the Wait, the Heavier the Weight by sixth year Risea Syeed,  explores the psychological impact of healthcare waiting lists and identifies low-cost supports that could help patients cope while waiting for treatment.