Community Engaged Research Projects

Pupils in 5^th and 6^th classes have the opportunity to engage with TU Dublin students and lecturers through Community Engaged Research Projects including Seeds of Science, Slice of Science and Switch on STEM.

The TU Dublin students are divided into small groups which develop different short interactive activities for the primary school children to engage in. These are delivered in the form of a Science Fair for the children. The 3^rd level groups present their STEM related activities to the visiting primary classes.

The pupils benefit from the projects:

• Through visiting the campus and seeing what happens in a university
• Engaging with 3^rd level students and getting an insight into 3^rd level subject material.
• Learning more about STEM topics

There are also numerous benefits for the TU Dublin students who get involved including:

• Team building opportunities – particularly for 1^st year students
• Developing their communication skills, organisational skills and teaching skills.
• Adding overall to their graduate skills portfolio