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The Health Zone student winner is…

Emily, congratulations!

During every event we ask the engineers and moderators to nominate their top student — one who’s made the most of the event, shown enthusiasm and asked some really great questions.

Emily from St Colmans Clara National School was nominated by the engineers for being ‘participating, curious and had good questions’. Their questions in ASK included: “Have you ever used light (sun light) to power a tv without having to plug it in?” “How many problems have you solved so far in your career?” and “How many machines have you made so far to help doctors with people?

As the student winner, Emily will receive a certificate and a gift voucher.

Well done to Emily, and to everyone who took part. There were so many interesting questions, and comments, but there could only be one winner in each zone. Continue reading

Posted on March 26, 2019 by modmichaela in News | Leave a comment

Thank you from your winner – Kevin


I first heard about I’m an Engineer, Get me out of here! in a Twitter post from a previous contestant recommending that engineers should take part. It seemed like a great idea, so I signed up immediately.

I ran it by my manager in work, and he was very supportive, allowing me the time to take part in the chats, as long as my work didn’t suffer. In BD, we are often involved in events promoting STEM to young people.

I was delighted to be selected for the Health Zone.
The chats were far more frantic than I expected. I was impressed by the level of the questions from the students, both in the live chats and in the “Ask” section. I’m confident that there’s no shortage of great up-and-coming scientists and engineers to fill the many roles that continue to be created in STEM industries and institutions across Ireland.

I’d like to thank all of the students who took part, and their teachers for signing up their classes. You made this the enjoyable experience that it was, with great engagement, and technical questions that regularly challenged the engineers’ knowledge. Continue reading

Posted on March 21, 2019 by modmichaela in News | Leave a comment

The third engineer evicted is…

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Andrea Pacheco</a></h2>
The votes were counted and recounted, but the result is in – Sorry Andrea, it’s game over for you!

Which means our three finalists are <a href=”/healthm19-zone/profile/tedburke”>Ted,</a> <a href=”/healthm19-zone/profile/laurafarina”>Laura</a> and <a href=”/healthm19-zone/profile/kevinobrien”>Kevin</a>. They’ll be battling it out tomorrow to win your <a href=”/vote”>VOTE</a> for the €500 prize money.

<strong>Who do you want to see crowned winner? Every <a href=”/vote”>VOTE</a> counts!</strong> Continue reading

Posted on March 14, 2019 by ModShane in News | Leave a comment

Join the second evening live chat tonight, 7–8pm

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the engineers in the Health Zone!

Continue asking your brilliant questions in this special after-school live chat. Just log in and head to the CHAT page from 7pm!

Why not introduce your friends and family to the engineers you’ve been talking with in school? You can even ask them to pose their own question about technology in healthcare, curing heart problems, killing cells and more… Continue reading

Posted on March 13, 2019 by modmichaela in News | Leave a comment

Join tonight’s live chat with engineers, 7–8pm

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the engineers in the Health Zone!

Continue asking your brilliant questions in this special after-school live chat. Just log in and head to the CHAT page from 7pm!

Why not introduce your friends and family to the engineers you’ve been talking with in school? You can even ask them to pose their own question about technology in healthcare, curing heart problems, killing cells and more… Continue reading

Posted on March 7, 2019 by modmichaela in News | Leave a comment