About
SciFest is a STEM fair programme celebrating student engagement in science, technology, engineering and maths.
The aim of SciFest is to ensure every second-level student irrespective of their ability, gender, background or circumstance has the opportunity to participate in a STEM fair thus lowering barriers and bringing the talents of diverse populations into the innovation pipeline.
SciFest operates across the whole island of Ireland, throughout the entire school year and, being locally and regionally based and free-to-enter, it is highly inclusive and accessible.
The aim of SciFest is to ensure every second-level student irrespective of their ability, gender, background or circumstance has the opportunity to participate in a STEM fair thus lowering barriers and bringing the talents of diverse populations into the innovation pipeline.
SciFest operates across the whole island of Ireland, throughout the entire school year and, being locally and regionally based and free-to-enter, it is highly inclusive and accessible.
Email:
info@scifest.ie
Website:
https://scifest.ie/
Challenge Area Activities
Personal Skill
Personal Skill Participants can prepare and present a STEM project for Personal Skill.
Resources on STEM projects and projects ideas are here – www.scifest.ie/Page/General-Resources/3684/Index.html
Note: Regardless of the number of hours a student is involved in SciFest, a maximum of one hour per week will contribute towards their Gaisce Award.
Community Involvement
Participants can organise a STEM fair in their school or college for their Community Involvement. A SciFest STEM fair typically includes project exhibitions, judging, keynote speakers, an awards ceremony, and networking opportunities.
In order to meet the criteria, participants may need to increase the number of weeks they are involved in organising and promoting the event.
This may be particularly appealing to college students involved in supporting a regional co-ordinator of a SciFest@College regional fair.
Guidelines of how to set up a far are here: https://scifest.ie/Page/Scifest@School-Guidelines/3637/Index.html
Personal Skill Participants can prepare and present a STEM project for Personal Skill.
Resources on STEM projects and projects ideas are here – www.scifest.ie/Page/General-Resources/3684/Index.html
Note: Regardless of the number of hours a student is involved in SciFest, a maximum of one hour per week will contribute towards their Gaisce Award.
Community Involvement
Participants can organise a STEM fair in their school or college for their Community Involvement. A SciFest STEM fair typically includes project exhibitions, judging, keynote speakers, an awards ceremony, and networking opportunities.
In order to meet the criteria, participants may need to increase the number of weeks they are involved in organising and promoting the event.
This may be particularly appealing to college students involved in supporting a regional co-ordinator of a SciFest@College regional fair.
Guidelines of how to set up a far are here: https://scifest.ie/Page/Scifest@School-Guidelines/3637/Index.html
Programme Breakdown
SciFest is Ireland's largest STEM fair program for second-level students, aimed at encouraging a love of science and technology. It provides an opportunity for students to present and showcase their scientific projects, regardless of their background or ability.
The program includes local and regional fairs, a national final, and participation in international competitions like the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the USA.
SciFest's mission is to inspire and empower students to explore their potential in STEM fields, fostering creativity and innovation.
The program includes local and regional fairs, a national final, and participation in international competitions like the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the USA.
SciFest's mission is to inspire and empower students to explore their potential in STEM fields, fostering creativity and innovation.
