Science Week 2013 kicks off
SCIENCE Week 2013 kicks off this weekend to highlight how technology, science engineering and maths impacts on everyday lives.
Exploring the Xtra-Ordinary is beginning this Sunday, November 10 and runs until November 17.
Co-ordinated by Science Foundation Ireland, Science Week 2013 is a collaboration of events run by colleges, schools, libraries, teachers, community groups, researchers and students throughout Ireland.
Visit www.scienceweek.ie.
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