Connected News: Young Scientists 2015 is launched

The 2015 BT Young Scientist and Technology exhibition was formally launched last month.

Former winner Aisling Judge, Ireland rugby international Mike Ross and RTE's Keelin Shanley at the launch of the 2015 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.

The 2015 BT Young Scientist and Technology exhibition was formally launched last month. Irish rugby international Mike Ross, and RTE's Keelin Shanley were joined by former BT Young Scientist winner Aisling Judge to call on students and teachers all over Ireland to get involved in the science and technology exhibition.

Ross and Shanley are both graduates of STEM courses. Ross said science was a crucial area that students should take interest in.

''I've ...