Discover Science & Engineering
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Discover Science & Engineering (DSE) is an Irish Government initiative that aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among students, teachers and members of the public in Ireland.[http://www.entemp.ie/science/technology/promotion.htm Article on Discover Science & Engineering - Irish Government's Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment website] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081221012520/http://www.entemp.ie/science/technology/promotion.htm |date=December 21, 2008 }}[http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/news.nv?storyid=single2277 Article on launch of Discover Science & Engineering - Silicon Republic - technology news service] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061027234122/http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/news.nv?storyid=single2277 |date=October 27, 2006 }}
DSE’s mission is to contribute to Ireland's continued growth and development as a society that has an active and informed interest and involvement in science, engineering and technology.[http://www.forfas.ie/publications/forfas_annrpt05/developing/discover.html Article on Discover Science & Engineering] - Forfás Annual Report 2005. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071120014325/http://www.forfas.ie/publications/forfas_annrpt05/developing/discover.html |date=November 20, 2007 }}
Overall DSE objectives are to increase the numbers of students studying the physical sciences, promote a positive attitude toward careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and foster a greater understanding of science and its value to Irish society.[http://www.universityscience.ie/pages/news/2003/dec03_Discover_Science_Engineering.php Article on launch of Discover Science & Engineering - Irish Universities promoting science website] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060517074201/http://www.universityscience.ie/pages/news/2003/dec03_Discover_Science_Engineering.php |date=May 17, 2006 }}[http://www.independent.ie/education/latest-news/fingers-on-the-pulse-for-science-awards-1397338.html Article on Discover Science & Engineering initiative - Irish Independent newspaper]
In September 2009, Discover Science & Engineering launched a redeveloped [http://www.discover-science.ie corporate website] built on the open source CMS, WordPress.
DSE runs numerous initiatives, including:
See also
- Sentinus, equivalent in Northern Ireland
References
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External links
- [http://www.discover-science.ie Discover-Science.ie] – official website of Discover Science & Engineering (DSE)
- [http://www.mysciencecareer.ie My Science Career] - resources for finding out more about a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)
- [https://twitter.com/irelandscience Follow Science.ie on Twitter]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20081021220455/http://www.myscience.ie/ MyScience.ie] - DSE blog about Irish science
- [http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=7518683285 I Love Science Bebo page]
- [https://www.youtube.com/DSEvideo DSE YouTube channel] - videos from the Science Week Lecture Series and the BT Young Scientist
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Category:Science education in Ireland