This year’s event is exploring what it means to be human in the face of climate change and dramatic advances in AI
Science Week is just around the corner so it’s high time to plan your events, from building a terrarium to finding out about the science of sport or learning about cancer research through art.
“2023 felt for many of us like the year that the impacts of climate change came very close to home, and that AI became integrated into our daily lives in a tangible way. We also saw amazing advances in science that have the potential to transform our lives for the better,” says Freeman.exploring what it means to be human in the face of these changes, and how the decisions we make today will impact humans of the future.
“Science Week is a great chance to engage with the science that is all around us in our everyday lives and to allow our curiosity and indeed creativity to flourish,” says Gorman, who last year won the SFI Outstanding Contribution to STEM Communication Award. “Genomics will become an increasing part of both science and everyday life in Ireland in the coming years,” says Dr Derick Mitchell, CEO of IPPOSI. “We want to use ‘conversation starters’ such as horse genetics, athletic performance and rare diseases to reach certain audiences. You don’t have to have a science or medical background or know anything about genomics to join the workshops. We want you to come with an open mind and lots of questions.