Student projects 2022 – Page 29

Stand Number: 3532

Project title: What makes a rocket fly straight? An investigation into the effect of stabilization on the fight path of a model rocket.

Overview: We are going to test the effect of wing orientation shape and number on the flight path of a model rocket.

School Name: De La Salle College

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3533

Project title: Vertical-axis wind turbines: The new way to save energy.

Overview: Testing VAWTs will enable more households to consider them as a viable alternative for energy savings, complementing or providing an option alongside solar panels.

School Name: St Joseph's Secondary School Rush

School County: Dublin

Stand Number: 3534

Project title: The impact of the school run on air quality

Overview: Our objective is to measure levels of Nitrogen Dioxide at pick-up times and make comparisons. An "Awareness Drive" to change the behaviour of parents.

School Name: Mount St Michael

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3600

Project title: How does your cup a day chase the worms away?

Overview: Continuing our study investigating how the chemical coating on takeaway-cups affects our soil. We want to vocalise our solutions and decrease the use of takeaway-cups.

School Name: Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3601

Project title: Quantum Insights: Particle profiling via cloud chamber and AI analysis.

Overview: This project combines AI and cloud chambers to enhance particle detection and analysis from cosmic rays or radioactive decay.

School Name: Colaiste Chiarain

School County: Limerick

Stand Number: 3602

Project title: An investigation into the relationship between catch areas to the quantity of microplastics found in fish's gastrointestinal system.

Overview: We will investigate the relationship between catch areas to the quantity of microplastics found in fish's gastrointestinal system.

School Name: Castletroy College

School County: Limerick

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

Student Projects

Stand Number: 3532

Project title: What makes a rocket fly straight? An investigation into the effect of stabilization on the fight path of a model rocket.

Overview: We are going to test the effect of wing orientation shape and number on the flight path of a model rocket.

School Name: De La Salle College

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3532

Stand Number: 3533

Project title: Vertical-axis wind turbines: The new way to save energy.

Overview: Testing VAWTs will enable more households to consider them as a viable alternative for energy savings, complementing or providing an option alongside solar panels.

School Name: St Joseph's Secondary School Rush

School County: Dublin

Stand Number: 3533

Stand Number: 3534

Project title: The impact of the school run on air quality

Overview: Our objective is to measure levels of Nitrogen Dioxide at pick-up times and make comparisons. An "Awareness Drive" to change the behaviour of parents.

School Name: Mount St Michael

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3534

Stand Number: 3600

Project title: How does your cup a day chase the worms away?

Overview: Continuing our study investigating how the chemical coating on takeaway-cups affects our soil. We want to vocalise our solutions and decrease the use of takeaway-cups.

School Name: Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 3600

Stand Number: 3601

Project title: Quantum Insights: Particle profiling via cloud chamber and AI analysis.

Overview: This project combines AI and cloud chambers to enhance particle detection and analysis from cosmic rays or radioactive decay.

School Name: Colaiste Chiarain

School County: Limerick

Stand Number: 3601

Stand Number: 3602

Project title: An investigation into the relationship between catch areas to the quantity of microplastics found in fish's gastrointestinal system.

Overview: We will investigate the relationship between catch areas to the quantity of microplastics found in fish's gastrointestinal system.

School Name: Castletroy College

School County: Limerick

Stand Number: 3602

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: 3603

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: 3604

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: 3605

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