Science Promotion

Discover Science & Engineering

Science awareness is promoted through Discover Science and Engineering, which is managed by Forfás on behalf of OSTI. The objective of Discover Science & Engineering is to bring together all existing awareness activities and expand these in a way that will eliminate duplication and provide a more focused and effective communications strategy aimed at:

• Raising the general level of awareness of the physical sciences;
• Raising the level of student uptake of the physical sciences at second and third level;
• Promoting a positive attitude towards careers in Science, Engineering, Technology & Mathematics;
• Promoting a greater understanding of science amongst the public/society;

The target audience for the programme includes: School students (primary and secondary- especially junior cycle and transition year students), their parents and teachers as well as the wider public. The programme will also work closely with industry and the media to achieve these aims. A small but high-level steering group manage, develop and give direction to the Discover Science & Engineering awareness programme. It includes representatives from industry, academia, media and other key organisations.

For more information on science awareness check out http://www.science.ie/ or visit http://www.discover-science.ie/

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