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“OCTO_ECO_VILLAGE” is here! 🐙

Designed by TY students from Coláiste Chiaráin, this futuristic eco-village blends creativity, climate action, and community care.

With pedestrian-only paths, bike routes, river access, and buildings made from sustainable materials, this octopus inspired village isn’t just imaginative, it’s a model for a sustainable village in Ireland 2050. 💭🏙️

Catch the full journey of how STEAM education brought this vision to life in Episode 16 of the EPI•STEM Podcast 🎙️

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EPI•STEM PODCAST: Episode 16 is live!

Join Professor Geraldine Mooney Simmie and Dr. Michelle Starr as they sit down with Coláiste Chiaráin’s physics teacher Edel Farrell and three brilliant TY students. They share their inspiring journey designing a sustainable Irish village for 2050, the “OCTO_ECO_VILLAGE”. 🌍

Featuring STEAM learning, social justice, and a song by Ayyaz Mehmood, this episode is not to be missed.

EPI•STEM, Chemistry Department supported OIDE Chemistry teacher lab workshop helping educators bring hands-on learning to life! 🧪✨

Thank you to everyone who took part!

A greener tomorrow starts today! 🌍✨

Join us in celebrating the future of sustainable living at the Design a Sustainable Village in Ireland for 2050 Awards Ceremony by EPI•STEM.

Congratulations to all the incredible students and schools who took part — your creativity, innovation, and commitment to a better future are truly inspiring! You should be so proud of yourselves! 👏🏽🌱

Only 1 Day to Go! ⏳

The excitement is building as we count down to the Awards Ceremony for Design a Sustainable Village in Ireland for 2050! 🌍

Join us tomorrow as Limerick City Schools showcase their powerful visions for a greener, smarter, and more sustainable future! 🌱✨

📅 March 27, 2025
📍 Foundation Building, University of Limerick
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Let’s celebrate innovation, creativity, and climate action together! 💡

Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors:
⚡️ ESB | 🧬 Boston Scientific | 📲 Analog Devices | 🧪 Serosep

Have you listened to our latest episode? 🎧✨

In Episode 12 of the EPI•STEM Podcast, we chat with Associate Professor Jason Power about engineering education, self-efficacy, and inspiring the next generation of STEM teachers 🔧📚

Plus, enjoy a musical treat from Dr. Avril McLoughlin on fiddle! 🎻

An inspiring day at the Future Directions of Mathematics Education Conference 2025 hosted by EPI•STEM at UL! 🎓✨

🔬📚 Over 45 delegates from across Ireland gathered to explore the future of mathematics education through research, innovation, and collaboration.

Huge thanks to keynote speaker Professor Merrilyn Goos, President of the International Congress for Mathematical Instruction (ICMI), for her thought-provoking insights, and to all involved in making the day a success! 👏🌍

🌍 Awards Ceremony: Design a Sustainable Village in Ireland for 2050! 🏡

Invitation to Judge at the Awards Ceremony as Limerick City Schools showcase their vision for a greener future! 🌱

📅 March 27, 2025
📍 UL, Foundation Building
⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM

Huge thanks to our sponsors: ESB, Boston Scientific, Analog Devices & Serosep!

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