Science Week 2022 - Wednesday
The Festival of Farming and Food
Women in STEM - How can your career help the planet? - Wednesday, November 16 | 11am - 12pm
This Women in STEM webinar hosted by broadcaster Jonathan McCrea took place on Wednesday, 16th November. Jonathan was joined by: Deirdre Hennessy, Grassland Researcher; Frances McHugh, Forestry Development Officer; Norah O'Shea, Dairy Process Researcher; and Siobhan Kavanagh, Signpost Programme Communications & Engagement Specialist.
Some of our inspirational women scientists spoke about how the work they do benefits the environment and the career path they took to get to where they are.
This webinar as part of Science Week was organised in association with the Gender-SMART project, an EU Horizon 2020 initiative, which aims to achieve gender equality in agricultural and life sciences research and teaching fields.
Watch webinar recording below
This event is part of the Festival of Farming and Food sponsored by SFI and Teagasc.
The Climate and Farming - Wednesday, November 16 | 10am - 2pm
Over 250 secondary students from the locality are being invited to Teagasc Moorepark to understand the effects farming has on our climate.
The students will have the opportunity to see the many technologies which are being both researched and implemented on farms to reduce any potential effects of dairying and pig farming on the environment.
Students will also get to interact with Masters and PhD students and ask questions around choosing STEM as a potential career path.
Start time: 10am
Location: Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork
This event is free but must be pre-booked. This event is part of the Festival of Farming and Food sponsored by SFI and Teagasc.
Ewe Want to Know About Sheep? - Teagasc, Athenry - Wednesday, November 16 | 9:30am - 3pm
Animal Science - Here students will see how science is being used to address issues related to reproduction and parasitism in sheep.
Sheep Breeds - View alternative sheep breeds – their attributes and role(s) in Irish farming
Grassland and the environment - different grass and clover species and learn about nitrogen fixation. Dealing with environmental issues, use of slurry and fertilizer, etc.
Expressions of interest for this event can be directed to Norina Coppinger by email at: Norina.Coppinger@teagasc.ie
Start time: 9:30am
Finish time: 3pm
Location: Teagasc, Athenry, H65R718
This event is free but must be pre-booked. This event is part of the Festival of Farming and Food sponsored by SFI and Teagasc.