Oct 2004

Students urged to aim for the stars.

Primary School pupils in Inishowen are being challenged to test the boundaries of science and technology by entering the Fás Science Challenge project, which takes place at the Kennedy Space Centre, in Florida, U.S.A.

Each pupil must take on the Fás Science Challenge by answering a series of multiple-choice questions, to be in with a chance to win.

Fifteen children will be selected for the opportunity of a lifetime to experience science and technology in a whole new way. The will train to be part of a space mission crew, learn about GPS systems, build and launch their own weather balloon, check out the effects of gravity, learn about the role of robotics in space and on Earth and learn about Florida's environment.

Prizewinners, who are in 4th 5th or 6th class in primary school, will be guaranteed an introduction to the excitement of science and the wonders of space.

They will travel next March to the Kennedy Space Centre in the U.S.A. for the week long programme accompanied by one guardian each.

Applications are available on line at www.fas.ie or by contacting 01 6070500. Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 16th December 2004.

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