The success of the CE National Network in 2021
The Cell EXPLORERS National network continued to engage young people in hands-on science remotely during 2021. Building on the success of our Fantastic DNA in a Box session, our network delivered 97 science kits to 66 schools across Ireland. This means that over 2,600 pupils and their teachers got to individually extract DNA from a banana, whilst using the authentic science materials provided in our Fantastic DNA ‘Box’. For the Fantastic DNA in a Box visits, teachers have the
We piloted our new Science Club for Youth Groups
At Cell EXPLORERS, we have always believed that Science is for Everyone. Recently we have focused our efforts to widen participation of young people in science. Towards this, earlier this year we developed a new Science Club specifically to work with youth groups. The design and development of this led by National Coordinator Dr Sarah Carroll, based in our University of Galway team. To contribute towards informing the design of the Science Club, Cell EXPLORERS participated i
