Ideas Lab - exploring new possibilities
Drop by the Ideas Lab and watch Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths explode on stage in our live showcase area. Explore a world of imagination and creativity through creative engineering and science demonstrations and talks.
Some of the highlights throughout the week include:
- 3D Tour of the Universe
- Frankenstein Design: How Biomedical Engineers Make New Body Parts
- SmartCities - SmartGrid – SmartOceans
- How technology is improving the way we live
- The Creation of a Living Laboratory for Engineering at NUI Galway
- How clean is your water? - Computer modelling of coastal waters
- Re-Engineer the Swimmer
- The Age of the Virtual Trainer
- Finding the Elusive Tumour: New Imaging Approaches for Breast Cancer Detection
- Goal Line Technology: How does it work?
- Online Learning for the Future
- Car Technology: Making Roads a Safer Place
- Smart Sustainable Buildings
- GPS in Improving Sports Performance
- Composite Materials for Wind and Ocean Energy
All events will take place on the hour throughout the Volvo event. All of our events are Free.
Events / Talks
Talk Title and Speaker
Re-Engineer the Swimmer - Gavin Corley
The Age of the Virtual Trainer - Shane Lowe
Materials for Energy: Power Generation Materials of the Future - Sean Leen/Tadhg Farragher
Composite Materials for Wind and Ocean Energy - Conchur O'Bradaigh
The Creation of a Living Laboratory for Engineering at NUI Galway - Jamie Goggins
Goal Line Technolgy: How does it work? - Liam Kilmartin
Smart Sustainable Buildings - Marcus Keane
Online Learning for the Future - Catherine Cronin
More than just "the wireless": Marconi and the Smartphone - Eddie Jones
Finding the Elusive Tumour: New Imaging Approaches for Breast Cancer Detection - Eddie Jones
How clean is your water? - Computer modelling of coastal waters - Steven Nash
Car Technology: Making Roads a Safer Place - Martin Glavin
Biomedical Engineering Research and Medical Device Development at NUI Galway - Peter McHugh
Smarter Maritime Cities - How technology is improving the way we live - Mike Hartnett
SmartCities - SmartGrid - SmartOceans - Hugh Melvin
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