Galway Science and Technology Festival 2024 Preview
University of Galway are hosting Galway Science and Technology Festival on Sunday the 10th of November! Cell Explorers will be running three different workshops throughout the day. Tickets for each of these workshops are already sold out online, but 30% of places are reserved for people to queue on the day.
Here is a preview of what's on offer!
Fantastic DNA
Extract DNA from bananas in our Fantastic DNA experiment! Participants will do a hands-on experiment and take home a sample of their very own banana DNA. Workshops will run at the following times:
11.00
12:00
14:30
15:30
16:30
Cell Explorers Escape Room
The Cell Explorers Escape Room is a race against time to prevent another pandemic lockdown by solving puzzles and doing experiments using real lab equipment. No prior science knowledge is required, and you can arrive with a team or by yourself. It is suitable for ages 12 and up.
Sessions last approximately 70 minutes and will run at the following times:
11:00
14:30
16:00
Little Cells
Designed for younger children, Little Cells is an introduction to the concept of cells that make up all living things. The workshop includes visual and tactile games, and children can make their own heart, blood, or brain cell from jumping clay to take away with them.
Little Cells workshops are designed for ages 5-8 and will run at the following times:
11:00
12.00
14.30
15.30
16.30
We are so excited to host members of the public this weekend and sharing our love of science - we can't wait to see you there!
A note about the funders:
The Cell EXPLORERS workshops delivered at GSTF are supported by Science Foundation Ireland and the US Medtronic Foundation. The operation of the National Network, development and dissemination of Fantastic DNA and Little Cells, and the development of the CE Escape Room and Science Club are supported by Science Foundation Ireland. The dissemination of the CE Escape Room and Science Club are supported by the Medtronic Foundation, under the Giving Real Opportunities to Widen participation in STEM (GROWS) project.
About Medtronic Foundation:
The Medtronic Foundation partners to improve lives for underserved and underrepresented populations worldwide, and support communities where Medtronic employees live and give. For more information, please
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