First Robert Boyle Summer School July 15th-18th 2012

Mary Mullaghy June 30, 2013
An initiative to celebrate Ireland’s greatest scientist Robert Boyle will take place at his birthplace in the beautiful heritage town of Lismore. Robert Boyle was one of the greatest figures of the 17th Century

but is little known today although his name is remembered in Boyle’s Law. If you want to learn more about Boyle and why he is “perhaps the most important Irishman in world history” go along. Some of the world leading Boyle experts will be joined by scientists to consider the man, his family, work and legacy. This Summer School is aimed at those interested in exploring heritage and culture. Special package rate for all sessions €50. Read down for more information or check www.robertboyle.ie
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Robert Boyle Summer School 2015

The line-up for this year’s Robert Boyle Summer School includes internationally distinguished speakers. The uniting theme of this years school is the past present and future of scientific communication. There is also a range of social events including a BBQ at the Lismore Castle Stableyard with local produce and traditional music and dance.

There is a special early bird offer of €50 for all talks or €65 for all talks and BBQ (full price €60 for all talks and €20 for BBQ). 

Booking with Eventbrite here or paste into your browser:  http://robertboyle2015.eventbrite.ie?s=38123176

See www.robertboyle.ie for further info

Robert Boyle (1627 – 1691) was one of the most important figures in the development of modern science. His importance in promoting “the new experimental philosophy” has been highlighted in previous schools. After valid scientific method the other key part of the progress of science is communication of results and ideas. Boyle communicated his ideas by letters and books. In 1665 the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society was established and Boyle became a prolific contributor. The Phil Trans is still published by the Royal Society and is the oldest scientific journal in the world. Scientific journals have evolved over the years into the modern peer-reviewed journal. While this has been a major driving force in modern science there is growing disquiet about problems with the process. It is fitting therefore at the 350th anniversary of the founding of the oldest scientific journal, given Boyle’s important role in the early journal and considering the problems now emerging in the system that the 2015 Robert Boyle Summer School would address the subject of scientific communication past, present and future.

Mary Mullaghy July 11, 2015

Winners of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

The winner of the 48th annual BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2012 were Leaving Cert students Eric Doyle and Mark Kelly, from Synge Street CBS, Dublin 8 have taken home the top prize for their project entitled, “Simulation accuracy in the gravitational many-body problem” in the Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences category, senior section.

Eric & Mark were presented with a cheque for €5,000, tickets to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the opportunity to represent Ireland at the 24th European Union Young Scientist competition taking place in Bratislava in September and a Waterford crystal trophy.
Almost 1,200 students from 30 counties covering 550 projects from 221 schools nationwide competed for the coveted title ‘Winner of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2012.’
Colm O’Neill, CEO, BT Ireland said, “The passion and enthusiasm we have seen from the students taking part this week has been outstanding. This year’s exhibition was bigger and better than ever before and the reaction from the students, teachers and visitors to the RDS this week has been amazing. We live in a continually changing world and what we have seen from the students this week is that they have the foresight and innovation to come up with real problem solving ideas that can help Ireland to grow and develop into the future. Huge congratulations to Eric & Mark and all the winners. I look forward to watching their progress in the coming years,” he added.
Professor Pat Guiry, Head Judge, Chemical, Physical & Mathematical category said, “The project develops a novel mathematical approach which has a diverse range of applications from satellite placement to predicting network congestion in telecommunications. In the opinion of the judging panel, an exceptional level of mathematical proficiency was demonstrated. Starting from Euler’s investigation in 1760 on the motion of planets, they simulated this complicated “many-body” problem using advanced computation and evaluated the accuracy of the solutions. Of particular note, they included an in-built accuracy estimation in their solution.”
Mary Mullaghy February 10, 2013

Winners of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

The winner of the 48th annual BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2012 were Leaving Cert students Eric Doyle and Mark Kelly, from Synge Street CBS, Dublin 8 have taken home the top prize for their project entitled, “Simulation accuracy in the gravitational many-body problem” in the Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences category, senior section.

Eric & Mark were presented with a cheque for €5,000, tickets to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the opportunity to represent Ireland at the 24th European Union Young Scientist competition taking place in Bratislava in September and a Waterford crystal trophy.
Almost 1,200 students from 30 counties covering 550 projects from 221 schools nationwide competed for the coveted title ‘Winner of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2012.’
Colm O’Neill, CEO, BT Ireland said, “The passion and enthusiasm we have seen from the students taking part this week has been outstanding. This year’s exhibition was bigger and better than ever before and the reaction from the students, teachers and visitors to the RDS this week has been amazing. We live in a continually changing world and what we have seen from the students this week is that they have the foresight and innovation to come up with real problem solving ideas that can help Ireland to grow and develop into the future. Huge congratulations to Eric & Mark and all the winners. I look forward to watching their progress in the coming years,” he added.
Professor Pat Guiry, Head Judge, Chemical, Physical & Mathematical category said, “The project develops a novel mathematical approach which has a diverse range of applications from satellite placement to predicting network congestion in telecommunications. In the opinion of the judging panel, an exceptional level of mathematical proficiency was demonstrated. Starting from Euler’s investigation in 1760 on the motion of planets, they simulated this complicated “many-body” problem using advanced computation and evaluated the accuracy of the solutions. Of particular note, they included an in-built accuracy estimation in their solution.”
Mary Mullaghy November 25, 2020

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