2025

Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences

Stand Number: 3603

Project title: Using Spectrometry to detect, identify and reduce pollution in rural and urban areas.

Overview: Investigating the applications of spectrometry in identifying pollutants such as microplastics and heavy metals in the environment and how to remove these pollutants naturally.

School Name: Presentation Secondary School Listowel

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 3604

Project title: The impact of Nitrogen Dioxide and common Volatile Organic Compounds on ozone production: A comparative analysis under artificial and natural UV light.

Overview: We're investigating the effects of different Volatile Organic Compounds on NO2 production/concentration in the natural environment through conducting simulations under natural and artificial UV light.

School Name: Greystones Community College

School County: Wicklow

Stand Number: 3605

Project title: How does the geological makeup of a region impact land use? An analysis of agricultural practices in the Kenmare hinterland.

Overview: An investigation into how the geological bedrock of the Kenmare hinterland (sandstone and limestone) impacts the type and intensity of agricultural practice.

School Name: Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 3607

Project title: Analysing Temporal Variations in Quasar Flux: A Python-based approach to satellite and observatory images

Overview: A Python-based project simplifying quasar flux analysis by automating the extraction of data from large FITS files, revealing temporal variations and dynamic behaviour in quasars.

School Name: St Mary's Secondary School Mallow

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3608

Project title: Fractal Footprints: Mapping the mathematical patterns of cities.

Overview: How do different types of fractals in city design affect walkability, traffic and quality of life?

School Name: Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 3609

Project title: Investigating the reclaiming of lithium and other materials from used batteries (in vapes) Part II

Overview: Investigates ways to recycle Lithium, other materials and the products of the reactions of reclaiming the Lithium - Hydrogen and Heat energy from used vapes.

School Name: St Mary's College

School County: Derry-Londonderry

Stand Number: 3610

Project title: Optimisation of movement in a school campus using Graph Theory.

Overview: We aspire to resolve the challenge of congested student movement within our school hallways

School Name: Ennistymon Community School

School County: Clare