Latest News in the Science Department

Transtition Year Physics Experience 2010

Transition Year students Laura Scally and Rhiagh-Kate Cleary have been selected to attend Trinity College Dublin's annual Transition Year Physics Experience in March 2010. Laura and Rhiagh-Kate submitted an excellent application and no doubt will make the most of this wonderful opportunity to attend third level lectures for one week. 

Tullamore College Biology Student Awarded Scholarship

Roddy Shaw has been awarded a £3,000 scholarship to attend Bangor University in Wales. This scholarship was awarded following a Biology exam, in which Roddy wrote two essays entitled "The functions of blood" and "The role of parasites in ecosystems". Roddy studied Biology and Chemistry in Tullamore College and is now studying Zoology at Bangor University.

Science Week 2009

In order to celebrate Science Week 2009, our Transition Year students invited 6th Class students from three local primary schools to carry out experiments in the Tullamore College laboratories. The 6th Class students were divided into groups and participated in numerous experiments, which had been set up by the Transition Years. It was an excellent experience for all involved: the 6th Class students thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on learning experience in the laboratory, while it proved an invaluable experience for our Transition Years, who proved themselves well capable of teaching on the day.