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South East Technological University Waterford Award Winners 2026

Major Award Winners

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Award Best Project Award
Student Robert King
School Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Frogmore, Youghal, Co. Cork
Project
 From Pitch to Player: Measuring Exposure and Chemical Hazards in Astro-Turf Rubber Crumb
Teacher Edel Charles
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Award Runner-up Best Project Award
Student Niamh McGeachan
School St Marys College, St Mary's Rd, Arklow, Co Wicklow
Project
 The Effect Artificial Sweeteners on Gut Bacteria: An In-Vitro Study
Teacher Joanne English
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Award Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award
Students Zuzanna Grzegorczyk
School St Marys College, St Mary's Rd, Arklow, Co Wicklow
Project
 ComfortPlate
Teacher Joanne English
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Award EirGrid Cleaner Climate Award
Students Elroy Antony Sijo
School Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Frogmore, Youghal, Co. Cork
Project
 Which Wind Turbine Blade Design Produces the Most Energy
Teacher Dr Cormac de Fréin
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Award Judges' Recommendation Award
Students James Hickey
School Scoil na mBraithre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Project
 Quantifying Heat Loss in Insulated Structures Through Experimental Thermal Analysis
Teacher Maria McSweeney
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Award Intel Technology Award
Students Michaela
School St Marys College, St Mary's Rd, Arklow, Co Wicklow
Project
 Bright Corner – Make Learning Accessible for All
Teacher Joanne English
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Award Keenova STEM Excellence Award
Students James Hickey
School Scoil na mBraithre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Project
 Quantifying Heat Loss in Insulated Structures Through Experimental Thermal Analysis
Teacher Maria McSweeney
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Award Regeneron Life Sciences Award
Students Robert King
School Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Frogmore, Youghal, Co. Cork
Project
 From Pitch to Player: Measuring Exposure and Chemical Hazards in Astro-Turf Rubber Crumb
Teacher Edel Charles
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Award Business Excellence Institute Award
Students Abbie Reid Furlong, Julia Byrne
School St Marys College, St Mary's Rd, Arklow, Co Wicklow
Project
 Aos Sí – Bridging the Gap: Bringing Irish Out of the Minority
Teacher Joanne English
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Award SciFest 20th Anniversary Award
Student Nina Caulfield
School St Marys College, St Mary's Rd, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Project
 Blister Pack
Teacher Joanne English
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Award SciFest Physics Award
Students James Hickey
School Scoil na mBraithre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Project
 Quantifying Heat Loss in Insulated Structures Through Experimental Thermal Analysis
Teacher Maria McSweeney
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Award SciFest Chemistry Award
Students Nathan Butler
School Scoil na mBraithre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Project
 Can We Make Hydrogen as a Clean Energy Source?
Teacher Maria McSweeney
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Award SciFest Maths in Sciences Award
Students Robert King
School Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Frogmore, Youghal, Co. Cork
Project
 From Pitch to Player: Measuring Exposure and Chemical Hazards in Astro-Turf Rubber Crumb
Teacher Edel Charles
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Award SciFest Social Science Award
Students Milliejane
School St Marys College, St Mary's Rd, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Project
 Dominate Your Time
Teacher Joanne English
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Award ESERO Ireland Discover Space Student Award
Students Mike Tykhonenko
School Scoil na mBraithre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Project
 We Will Never Know the Beginning of the Universe
Teacher Maria McSweeney
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Award ESERO Ireland Discover Space Teacher Award
Students
School Scoil na mBraithre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Project
Teacher Maria McSweeney
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Award Irish Science Teachers’ Association Student Award
Students Heidi Schemionek
School Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Frogmore, Youghal, Co. Cork
Project
 Investigating Different Methods of Priming a Canvas and the Effects It Has on the Vibrancy of the Paint
Teacher Dr Cormac de Fréin
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Award SciFest Communication Award
Students Robert King
School Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Frogmore, Youghal, Co. Cork
Project
 From Pitch to Player: Measuring Exposure and Chemical Hazards in Astro-Turf Rubber Crumb
Teacher Edel Charles



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