Discover Science & Engineering Explained

Discover Science & Engineering (DSE) is an Irish Government initiative that aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among students, teachers and members of the public in Ireland.^{[1] [2]}

DSE’s mission is to contribute to Ireland's continued growth and development as a society that has an active and informed interest and involvement in science, engineering and technology.^[3]

Overall DSE objectives are to increase the numbers of students studying the physical sciences, promote a positive attitude toward careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and foster a greater understanding of science and its value to Irish society.^{[4] [5]}

In September 2009, Discover Science & Engineering launched a redeveloped corporate website built on the open source CMS, WordPress.

DSE runs numerous initiatives, including:

• My Science Career
• Project Blogger
• Science.ie
• Science Week Ireland
• Greenwave
• Discover Primary Science
• Discover sensors

See also

• Sentinus, equivalent in Northern Ireland

External links

• Discover-Science.ie – official website of Discover Science & Engineering (DSE)
• My Science Career - resources for finding out more about a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)
• Follow Science.ie on Twitter
• MyScience.ie - DSE blog about Irish science
• I Love Science Bebo page
• DSE YouTube channel - videos from the Science Week Lecture Series and the BT Young Scientist

Notes and References

1. http://www.entemp.ie/science/technology/promotion.htm Article on Discover Science & Engineering - Irish Government's Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment website
2. http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/news.nv?storyid=single2277 Article on launch of Discover Science & Engineering - Silicon Republic - technology news service
3. http://www.forfas.ie/publications/forfas_annrpt05/developing/discover.html Article on Discover Science & Engineering
4. http://www.universityscience.ie/pages/news/2003/dec03_Discover_Science_Engineering.php Article on launch of Discover Science & Engineering - Irish Universities promoting science website
5. http://www.independent.ie/education/latest-news/fingers-on-the-pulse-for-science-awards-1397338.html Article on Discover Science & Engineering initiative - Irish Independent newspaper