Education Outreach

OUTREACH! WE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A CONNECTION WITH YOUR SCHOOL

We, in the Applied Optics Group recognise the need for innovation in science education and are committed to working extensively with schools. The group has developed significant outreach programmes both in primary and post-primary schools. These programmes are coordinated and run by the group’s Outreach Programme co-ordinator in conjunction with members of the research team.

The main aim of these programmes is to increase awareness and interest in science and enhance the communication skills of the researchers working in the group. The education outreach team works closely with the relevant teachers to design and develop learning initiatives to match the needs of the target group of students.  Usually, the learning programmes are delivered in the participating schools, during normal class time, by the team of Applied Optics specialists.

We welcome any requests or queries in relation to these programmes and would be delighted in assisting any teacher or school in delivering a similar programme to them.

For further information please contact :-
Dr. Nicholas Devaney  email : nicholas.devaney@nuigalway.ie
Phone : +353 (0)91 495188