Appliance of the latest science at St. Killian’s

A state-of-the-art mobile laboratory brought the latest technology to St. Killian’s College recently.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Oct 2013, 00:00 BST
Year 14 students Aine McDonnell and Conal Quinn using the STEM module equipment. INLT 41-655-CONYear 14 students Aine McDonnell and Conal Quinn using the STEM module equipment. INLT 41-655-CON
Year 14 students Aine McDonnell and Conal Quinn using the STEM module equipment. INLT 41-655-CON

The STEM module was provided by the North Eastern Education and Library Board.

The large mobile lab is equipped with technology far exceeding that available in school laboratories.

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Pupils from Years 9, 13 and 14 participated in “Microscopy” workshops using hi-tech scanning electron microscopes and light microscopes with digital displays and high resolution cameras enabling them to view microscopic details of living organisms, including plants and parasites, providing them with a real insight into the biological process and structures they had been studying in science class.

The STEM Module was launched in 2009 as part of a Government run initiative to promote science, technology, engineering and maths as a career choice for young people.

St. Killian’s is already looking forward to the next visit from the STEM module.

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