Events taking place all over Kildare next weekend to mark national Science Week

Events will be taking place across Kildare as part of Science Foundation Ireland’s national Science Week 2016, from November 23-30. Science Week will provide people across Ireland the opportunity to explore and discover how science is a part of their everyday lives. Science Foundation Ireland is encouraging the people of Kildare to celebrate Irish science and technology by attending events in their county.

A wide range of festivals and events will be taking place across the country including family open days, events exploring the science behind our everyday lives and schools outreach events. Log onto www.scienceweek.ie for details of the events taking place near you.

Some events not to be missed during Science Week include:

• Why I Love Carbohydrates and You Should too – Maynooth University at 19.00pm to 20.00pm on Tuesday 15th November.
• Obesity: Why is it so Hard to Lose Weight –Maynooth University at 19.00pm to 20.00pm on Wednesday 16th November.
• An Emerging Cosmic Perspective – Saint Coca’s School Hall, Kilcock at 19.00pm to 20.30pm on Thursday 17th November.
• Chemistry Open Labs – Maynooth University at 18.30pm to 20.30pm on Friday 18th November.
• Robot Soccer – Maynooth University at 18.30pm to 20.30pm on Friday 18th November.

Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Strategy and Communications at Science Foundation Ireland and said; “Science Week is a wonderful opportunity to explore the world of science and technology around us. Taking science out of the classroom and highlighting how it impacts and transforms the world allows people to become fascinated with the wonders of science in the everyday. This year we have lots of events that will allow you to explore the science behind your coffee in the morning; how athletes reach their ‘Peak Performance’; how we can all sleep better and; whether Shakespeare can ‘Make you fall in Love’!  I would encourage everyone in Kildare to take part in any of the hundreds of events happening nationwide and be dazzled by the advancements and discoveries that have been made by the Irish scientific community.”