NUI Maynooth Science Week Events
Monday Nov 12 to Friday Nov 16
09.00 - 20.00
Exhibition: The 25 Greatest Science Books of All Time
The editors of Discover magazine recently compiled a list of the 25 greatest science books of all time. A large selection of these books (from the John Paul II University Library in Maynooth) are on display, accompanied by a hand-out explaining the relevance of each of the books.
Admission Free
Location: Hume Building, NUI Maynooth
Tuesday Nov 13
19.00 - 20.00
Lecture: Superstrings
A celebration of Einstein and physics, with music by J. S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, and F. Kreisler, presented by physicist Brian Foster and violinist Jack Liebeck. Suitable for secondary level (senior cycle) students, third level students, and interested members of the public. Website: http://www.jackliebeck.com/superstrings.htm. Organised by Astro2, the Astronomy and Physics Society at NUI Maynooth.
Admission Free
Location: Hume Building, NUI Maynooth
20.30 - 22.00
Astronomical Observations
Look through telescopes at the moon, planets, stars, and galaxies. Only for limited numbers of people and only if the sky is clear
Admission Free
Location: Science Building, NUI Maynooth
Wednesday Nov 14
19.00
Computer Vision and the Geometry of Nature
Public lecture on computer vision, particularly in relation to movies and video, by Dr. Andrew Fitzgibbon (Microsoft Research, Cambridge, UK)
Admission Free
Location: Hume Building, NUI Maynooth
Thursday Nov 15
19.00
Lecture: Poteen, Potions and Poisons
An animated, exciting lecture depicting the fascinating chemistry behind poteen making, therapeutic potions and deadly poisons. Public lecture by Dr. Malachy McCann (Department of Chemistry, NUI Maynooth).
Admission Free
Location: Hume Building, NUI Maynooth
Friday Nov 16
10.00 & 11.30
Move It !
A fast-moving interactive show that explores the forces and energy that are so important to our everyday lives. Shows for primary schools performed by Paul McCrory (Think Differently, Antrim).
Website: http://www.think-differently.co.uk/page72g.html
Audience:Primary Level
Admission Invitation Only
Location: Hume Building, NUI Maynooth
19.00 - 21.00
Science Fair: Surrounded by Science
Try out simple hands-on experiments, watch demonstrations, and participate in competitions, in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. Suitable for all ages.
Admission Free
Location: Science and Callan Buildings, NUI Maynooth
20.00 - 22.00
Astronomical Observations
Look through telescopes at the moon, planets, stars, and galaxies. Only for limited numbers of people and only if the sky is clear
Admission Free
Location: Science Building, NUI Maynooth
Saturday Nov 17
14.00 - 17.00
National Science Museum
Come and view the finest collection of historic scientific instruments in Ireland and much more. In collaboration with St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth.
Admission Free
Location: National Science Museum, NUI Maynooth
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Contact: Dr. Peter van der Burgt
Tel: 01 7083782
http://science4all.nuim.ie/