1. Where Creativity Meets Innovation

2. SciFest is
a national initiative encouraging a love of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) through active, collaborative, inquiry-based learning run in partnership with second-level schools, institutes of technology, DCU, St Mary’s College, industry and government . . .

3. SciFest is different
SciFest has very strong credibility among practising teachers
Accessible
Inclusive
Open
To All
Local
Free To
Enter
National
Regional
International

4. Mission Statement
Every second level student has an opportunity to participate in a science fair, irrespective of their ability, background or circumstances, empowering them to lead a fulfilling personal life as a citizen in an increasingly technological society while contributing to the creation of a strong 21st century Ireland

5. SciFest – Major Milestones
Local
National SciFest
Final
Founded by Sheila Porter
1 science fair
170 students
2008
2006
2011
Regional
SciFest launched
nationwide
88 science fairs
students
625 Teachers
298 Schools
International
Affiliated to
Intel ISEF in the
USA
2017
2013
2012
Set up as
not-for-profit
company with
charitable status
International
Affiliated to INESPO
in the Netherlands
2014

6. The SciFest Model SciFest Ltd
Not-for-profit company with charitable status
Board representative of education, government and industry
Executive
Partners and Sponsors
Third-level colleges and Second-level schools
National Final
International

7. The growth of SciFest 2008 – 2017 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Total
Students
1612
1980
2649
3275
4059
5368
6059
7202
8084
10,136
50,424
Projects
680
836
1097
1364
1754
2262
2594
3060
3519
4,412
21,578

8. SciFest T: (+353) 1 298 8312 M: (+353) 86 379 6143 E: info@scifest.ieW:
is supported by
The Institutes of Technology, DCU and
St Mary’s College, Derry

9. For more information
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