ICI Chemistry Newsletter Competition 2015

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The annual ICI Schools’ Chemistry Newsletter competition is now open to all second level students. This year’s theme is ‘The Chemistry of Climate Change’. Only individual entrants are allowed. Full details attached and closing date is 23rd of December.

The Institute of Chemistry of Ireland together with The Society for Chemical Industry, Ireland Section, and The Irish Science Teachers’ Association, sponsors the Schools Chemistry Newsletter Competition.

This competition is open to all second level students who are interested in Chemistry. Entrants must submit a 4 x A4 Newsletter, suitable for the non-scientist, explaining clearly and accurately the significance of any aspects of chemistry in an engaging, informative and easily intelligible manner. The theme for this year is "Teenagers’ Perceptions of Chemistry".

First Place: Thomas Donaldson and Chris Hogg. The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, College Square East, Belfast, BT1 6DL, Northern Ireland. 

Second Place: Ruth Murphy, Tanna Tan, Camilla Kelly and Caoimhe O’Maonaigh. Rathdown School, Upper Glenageary Road, Glenageary, Co Dublin.

Joint Highly Commended: 
Keeva Madden, Paula O’Neill and Alisha Toner. St. Mary’s Grammar School, 3 Castledawson Road, Magherafelt, Co Derry BT45 6AX, Northern Ireland.
Ella Reilly and Ciara Walsh.
Eureka Secondary School, Kells, Co Meath.

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