TWO Bangor students are buzzing after learning that their entry on honey has been shortlisted in this year's BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
Forty-five students from across Northern Ireland have been shortlisted as finalists to take part in the event which will take place from January 11 to 14, 2017.
Pupils Holly King (18) and Molly McConnell (18) from South Eastern Regional College in Bangor are celebrating being shortlisted for their entry which ‘Investigates the link between habitat and the antibacterial effect of honey.’
The exhibition, now in its 53rd year, is one of the largest and longest running STEM* events in the world, which challenges students to imagine a big idea and bring it to life through research and development in a practical way, outside of the classroom.
"The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is a fantastic opportunity for students across Northern Ireland to enter such a well-established and inspiring competition and I am delighted that BT is continuing to nurture local talent through the exhibition to create the future leaders within the STEM arena," Mr Weir said.
Peter Morris, head of operations at BT in Northern Ireland, said, “At BT, we continue to be amazed by the high calibre of wide ranging and inventive projects submitted by students across Northern Ireland.
"As one of the largest STEM engagement models across the island of Ireland, the exhibition, which attracts over 50,000 visitors each year, serves as an excellent opportunity to highlight our talented youth on the international stage. We are looking forward to seeing the 2017 entries in January.”
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