Visit two of Dublin city’s most exciting and innovative engineering facilities within the road transport industry. This event which is being hosted by the National Roads Authority will comprise of two site visits over a 4 hour period. The aim of the event is to allow pupils to get grips with the requirements of managing and operating these facilities after construction is finished. The visit will involve a mixture of demonstrations and activities. As part of the visit may be outdoors warm clothing is recommended.
Archive for December, 2009
Engineering Student Seminar
Tyndall National Institute and STEPS to Engineering are running a student seminar to inform senior level students about careers in engineering. Engineers from different disciplines will highlight the varied career opportunities that exist.
Electromagnetism Workshop
Want to learn more about magnets and electricity and how they interact together? Come join Declan Holmes for a fun, hands-on Electromagnetism Workshop. Read the rest of this entry »
The Stents and Rockets Challenge with Boston Scientific
This exciting event provides a hands on experience for senior primary school students 1. To design stents using the 3D drawing package SolidWorks 2.Designing and making a rocket using KNEX.
Each session lasts 90 minutes and students get the opportunity to win MP3 players sponsored by Boston Scientific.
Engineer It! Build your own newspaper bridge
We need your creative skills to help us design and build a bridge made out of newspaper! Once built your construction will be put to the test by members of our company. Read the rest of this entry »
Liffey Bridge
Become part of the Arup Engineering Team and show us your creative talents. This hands-on event will require you to assist us in the design and construction of a bridge for the River Liffey using Knex. Read the rest of this entry »
Energising Galway!
This family orientated hands-on event will allow students to explore in greater detail the engineering behind wind energy as a renewable energy source. Build your own wind turbine, meet an engineer and take part in our treasure hunt quiz to win cool prizes. A great way to spend time together as a family while learning something new!
Engineering at Roche
The Roche Group want to bring you into the world of a massive engineering company. If you would like to explore engineering life at Roche and get a taste of what a future career in engineering might be like then dont miss this event.
Visit to Air Corps
Have you ever wondered what jobs and missions the air division of our army undertake on a day-to-day basis. Well now is your chance to find out! Join the Irish Air Corps at the Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel for a guided tour of the facilities. Read the rest of this entry »
A Computer Game Engineers Workshop
During this 180 minute workshop you will gain the opportunity to participate in the process of building a computer game. You will be brought through a complete games design and will be exposed to the science behind computer game development and the technology used in developing game art, audio and programming. Read the rest of this entry »
