President Higgins officially opens 60th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
President Michael D. Higgins was at the RDS today to officially open the 2024 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE).
This week, the exhibition celebrates its 60th anniversary, and over the last six decades, it has inspired generations of young people to put their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into action to find ways to improve the world.
More than 1,100 secondary school student finalists and Ireland’s future innovators, descended upon the RDS to set up and present their STEM-focused projects to a panel of 85 judges, as the first round of judging began.
“Science is a subject grounded in the betterment of society, in sustaining not only humanity’s progress in addressing challenges, but in opening opportunities for a shared fulfilment. We must all remember that good science is critical to the ongoing pursuit of a more just, peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable world,” said President Higgins.
“As a young scientist, you will achieve the greatest impact when you locate your contribution within a commitment as a concerned and contributing global citizen.
“It is through the sharing of scientific ideas that we may share the joy of scientific discoveries that co-operation facilitates and ensure that the fruits of science can contribute solutions to the great global, social, economic and ecological challenges we face on our planet.”
Also today, the Executive Leaders Forum. Held in conjunction with Business in the Community Ireland, the event encouraged business leaders to accelerate their adoption of sustainable business practices and assess their investments in environmental, social and governance initiatives.
The exhibition officially opens its doors to visitors tomorrow along with the Primary Science Fair, where 55 primary schools will showcase their projects.
Managing director of BT Ireland Shay Walsh said: “It is an honour to raise the curtain on the 60th exhibition with an inspirational Opening Address by President Michael D. Higgins for our brilliant participants. Not only has the co-founders’ vision for the exhibition stood the test of time, but the exhibition has also expanded over the decades with additional elements such as the Primary Science Fair, Business Bootcamp, and bursaries for students.”
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