Science Foundation Ireland – House of Circuits project Work continues on design of kit to be used by children in class. Graphic design process almost complete. Box specification and procurement begun. Networking Many meetings held in January with existing networks (e.g. Fáilte Ireland, Pure Cork, EPA, Science Foundation Ireland, An Taisce Green Schools, Southern Region Waste Management Office, Muintir na Tire, Cork County Council) and new contacts (e.g. Galway City Council, Galway County Council, Cork ETB). Sustainable Travel This month sustainable travel section has been liaising with the cork Cycling Campaign regarding issues that they have raised with Cork City Council. We are currently in the process of developing a cycling lane map of the city and looking at developing more walking routes of interest. Cork City Council will host the TMF Mix Your Mode Seminar on March 19 th . Planning is currently underway for this seminar which will be held virtually. Old Cork Waterworks Experience (Lifetime Lab) Closed to the public due to level 5 restrictions and operating Covid clause of facility management contract (i.e. skeleton staff at reduced cost). SFI Discover Call Funding Old Cork Waterworks Experience was successfully awarded funding under the Science Foundation Ireland Discover Call 2021. This project will develop an in school activity which will significantly increase the level of STEM intervention (outreach in schools) currently available in the greater Cork region. In addition this project will serve as a mitigating measure to the reduction in STEM engagement activity owing to the risks (actual, perceived or otherwise) of Covid-19 within Cork primary schools. The project team will leverage the learning, experience and models of best practice gained from over fifteen years of onsite STEM engagement activities to create a model suitable for delivery in a modern classroom environment.
Cork Schools Heritage Project Old Cork Waterworks Experience has been involved in the judging of portfolios submitted as part of the Discover Cork: Schools Heritage Project 2021. An initiative of the Cork City Heritage Plan, this year’s theme “Living through History” encouraged children to research local folklore, stories, individuals or buildings within the immediate community. In excess of 200 entries were received from Cork City school children, all of which were reviewed, categorised and shortlisted. An online awards ceremony will take place in February and all work will be returned to the entrants once Covid 19 restrictions permit.
Science with Una The series of short science at home science activities were further developed in January. The videos have received positive feedback and are currently in use as a promotional tool on social media and websites of Cork City Council, Old Cork Waterworks Experience, Science Foundation Ireland and Discover Primary Science and Maths. The videos also feature as a regular article on Cork City C ouncil internal communication “The Daily Global”.
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