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Stand Number: 5406

Project title: An Investigation into using Total Leaf-Area as a predictive tool for determining below-ground biomass at all stages in the growth of selected Root-Crop Plants.

Overview: This study explores using leaf-area and UAV imagery with machine learning to predict below-ground biomass in root crops during a 6-month field experiment.

School Name: St Mary's Secondary School Mallow

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3515

Project title: An investigation into micro-plastic degradation in aquatic habitats using UV and heat energy, and their potential for reducing potable water contamination.

Overview: Our 2023 study on atmospheric micro-plastics led to a new project on photo- and thermal-degradation in aquatic environments, aiming to reduce contamination in water sources.

School Name: St Mary's Secondary School Mallow

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 4404

Project title: Development and evaluation of a wearable distress detection and response system for open water swimmers.

Overview: A wearable device detects swimmer distress, inflates a lifejacket, tracks location via GPS, and sends emergency alerts using sensors and GSM in a waterproof casing.

School Name: St Mary's Secondary School Mallow

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 4214

Project title: SYNAPSE: A model for reading the human mind through electroencephalogram scans

Overview: SYNAPSE is a model that analyzes EEG(electroencephalogram) scans recorded while a subject looks at an image and predicts what they are looking at.

School Name: St Marys College

School County: Dublin

Stand Number: 4206

Project title: Wrist Wellness: Pressure Alert System

Overview: I aim to create a hand worn device to measure the pressure put on the hand and wrist to assist with rehabilitation from injury.

School Name: St Marys College Arklow

School County: Wicklow

Stand Number: 5309

Project title: We Mosst Remove Heavy Metals From Water. A biological solution to heavy metal pollution.

Overview: I am investigating whether there is a way to create a natural and environmentally friendly way to remove heavy metals from the Avoca river.

School Name: St Marys College Arklow

School County: Wicklow

Stand Number: 2209

Project title: One Step at a Time: Should we invest in kinetic flooring in Ireland?

Overview: I aim to find out if kinetic flooring is a worthwhile investment when it comes to green electricity and the taxpayers' money in Ireland

School Name: St Marys College Arklow

School County: Wicklow

Stand Number: 2208

Project title: Flow Forward: Your one-stop hub to end period poverty!

Overview: My project aims to develop a practical solution to address period poverty, focusing on both increasing awareness and providing actionable steps to aid the issue.

School Name: St Marys College Arklow

School County: Wicklow

Stand Number: 1210

Project title: Breaking The Cycle: Evaluating the investment in non-addictive alternatives to current medications.

Overview: A statistical investigation of the silent health crisis caused by drugs such as opioids, stimulants and benzodiazepines.

School Name: St Marys College Arklow

School County: Wicklow

Stand Number: 4311

Project title: The high lift

Overview: Modular electric crane for loading and unloading vans and also working off scaffolding with a patent pending design.

School Name: St Patrick's Classical School

School County: Meath