Student projects 2022 – Page 40

Stand Number: 5302

Project title: Harnessing Donegal's Coastal Wealth: The sustainable & renewable harvesting of Donegal seaweed using the advanced solar drying method for biodiesel production

Overview: Using sustainable harvesting techniques and advanced drying methods to extract biodiesel from under-utilised seaweed species in Donegal, from Portsalon to Portnoo!

School Name: St Columba's Comprehensive School

School County: Donegal

Stand Number: 5303

Project title: Cropping and Docking: Cool or Cruel?

Overview: This project will delve into the topic of is it cruel to permanently alter a dog’s ears and tail for aesthetic purposes.

School Name: St Mary's Secondary School Macroom

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 5304

Project title: A comparative study of the diversity and frequency of fungi between native and planted forests in Wicklow

Overview: My project aims to find out if there are any significant correlation in fungi populations between native or planted forests

School Name: St David's Holy Faith Secondary

School County: Wicklow

Stand Number: 5305

Project title: Sealing The Future, Polymer based adhesives for safer internal wound healing

Overview: This project aims to revolutionise post-surgical care by developing an innovative polymer-based adhesive, offering faster healing, reduced infections, and a more comfortable recovery for patients.

School Name: Adamstown Community College

School County: Dublin

Stand Number: 5306

Project title: The Protective Effect of Lycopene on Dermal Fibroblasts under UV Induced Oxidative Stress

Overview: The protective effect of lycopene on dermal fibroblasts under UV Induced oxidative stress and if lycopene increases cell viability.

School Name: Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 5307

Project title: Investigating the antimicrobial properties of the Willow tree: Examining the plants potential uses in the pending global antimicrobial resistance crisis.

Overview: Can the compounds found in the willow tree serve as an effective natural antimicrobial remedy against common pathogens, and how they compare to synthetic antimicrobials.

School Name: Mount St Michael

School County: Mayo

Stand Number: 5308

Project title: Investigating the effectiveness of zeolites as a soil amendment to reduce nitrate runoff from fertilisers.

Overview: To investigate the effectiveness of zeolites at reducing nitrate loss through runoff water from fertilisers to increase the bioavailability of the fertiliser and prevent eutrophication.

School Name: Tullamore College

School County: Offaly

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: 5310

Project title: A study into maximising ACRES payments for Grassland Farmers

Overview: A study on ACRES and the possibility of a farmer adjusting grazing pattern on their land to positively influence the ACRES Score and financial payment.

School Name: Árdscoil na mBráithre

School County: Tipperary

Stand Number: 5311

Project title: An investigation into the feasibility of using Ulva lactuca as a method in the removal of nitrates and phosphates from sea water.

Overview: I am looking at how effective Ulva lactuca is in removing nitrates and phosphates from sea water and if salinity affects its effectiveness.

School Name: Mary Immaculate Secondary School

School County: Clare

Stand Number: 5312

Project title: Identification of Potential New Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer

Overview: My aim is to find promising new treatment options for pancreatic cancer and to stimulate clinical testing of the potential new treatments that I identify.

School Name: St Andrews College

School County: Dublin

Stand Number: 5313

Project title: Nature takes on nature to eradicate invasive species.

Overview: to investigate the inhibitory effect of Juglone extracted from the hull of the Black Walnut tree on the growth and eradication of Japanese Knotweed.

School Name: Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí

School County: Kerry

Student Projects

Stand Number: 5302

Project title: Harnessing Donegal's Coastal Wealth: The sustainable & renewable harvesting of Donegal seaweed using the advanced solar drying method for biodiesel production

Overview: Using sustainable harvesting techniques and advanced drying methods to extract biodiesel from under-utilised seaweed species in Donegal, from Portsalon to Portnoo!

School Name: St Columba's Comprehensive School

School County: Donegal

Stand Number: 5302

Stand Number: 5303

Project title: Cropping and Docking: Cool or Cruel?

Overview: This project will delve into the topic of is it cruel to permanently alter a dog’s ears and tail for aesthetic purposes.

School Name: St Mary's Secondary School Macroom

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 5303

Stand Number: 5304

Project title: A comparative study of the diversity and frequency of fungi between native and planted forests in Wicklow

Overview: My project aims to find out if there are any significant correlation in fungi populations between native or planted forests

School Name: St David's Holy Faith Secondary

School County: Wicklow

Stand Number: 5304

Stand Number: 5305

Project title: Sealing The Future, Polymer based adhesives for safer internal wound healing

Overview: This project aims to revolutionise post-surgical care by developing an innovative polymer-based adhesive, offering faster healing, reduced infections, and a more comfortable recovery for patients.

School Name: Adamstown Community College

School County: Dublin

Stand Number: 5305

Stand Number: 5306

Project title: The Protective Effect of Lycopene on Dermal Fibroblasts under UV Induced Oxidative Stress

Overview: The protective effect of lycopene on dermal fibroblasts under UV Induced oxidative stress and if lycopene increases cell viability.

School Name: Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk

School County: Kerry

Stand Number: 5306

Stand Number: 5307

Project title: Investigating the antimicrobial properties of the Willow tree: Examining the plants potential uses in the pending global antimicrobial resistance crisis.

Overview: Can the compounds found in the willow tree serve as an effective natural antimicrobial remedy against common pathogens, and how they compare to synthetic antimicrobials.

School Name: Mount St Michael

School County: Mayo

Stand Number: 5307

Stand Number: 5308

Project title: Investigating the effectiveness of zeolites as a soil amendment to reduce nitrate runoff from fertilisers.

Overview: To investigate the effectiveness of zeolites at reducing nitrate loss through runoff water from fertilisers to increase the bioavailability of the fertiliser and prevent eutrophication.

School Name: Tullamore College

School County: Offaly

Stand Number: 5308

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: 5309

Stand Number: 5310

Project title: A study into maximising ACRES payments for Grassland Farmers

Overview: A study on ACRES and the possibility of a farmer adjusting grazing pattern on their land to positively influence the ACRES Score and financial payment.

School Name: Árdscoil na mBráithre

School County: Tipperary

Stand Number: 5310

Stand Number: 5311

Project title: An investigation into the feasibility of using Ulva lactuca as a method in the removal of nitrates and phosphates from sea water.

Overview: I am looking at how effective Ulva lactuca is in removing nitrates and phosphates from sea water and if salinity affects its effectiveness.

School Name: Mary Immaculate Secondary School

School County: Clare

Stand Number: 5311