03/11/2024
HNC Applied Science student; Cassie Caldwell joined students from schools across Ireland to showcase their innovative research at the Science for Development event, held at Iveagh House, Dublin.
Hosted in collaboration with Self Help Africa and Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland, the event highlighted student projects tackling global challenges such as health, food security, and renewable energy.
The students had the unique opportunity to engage with experts and peers from the fields of development, education, science, and technology.
Also present was the the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Seรกn Fleming, and Dr. Tony Scott, co-founder of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
Cassie presented her project entitled 'Could natural antibacterial substances be effective enough to be developed to replace antibiotics?' which was highly commended at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition in January 2024.