Articles for the STEM, Environment & Construction Farming, Horticulture & Forestry Sector
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Instrument Scientist - Giovanna Giardino
My job title is Instrument Scientist. I am part of the ESA JWST team and have contributed to the development of NIRSpec, the European Near-Infrared Spectrograph on board of the Webb Space Telescope. Currently I work on the calibration of NIRSpec and on the preparation for the astronomical observations
Gregory H. Johnson - President - the Advancement of Science in Space and former NASA Astronaut
President and Executive Director, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space and former NASA astronaut. Describe a typical day: No typical day. Conduct meetings to manage CASIS, interface with external partners and stakeholders, and communicate the importance of the mission to the industry and public. Top tip
Principal Research Engineer - Giovanni Franzini
I am a Principal Research Engineer at Collins Aerospace. More specifically, I work in the Autonomous Systems group within the Applied Research and Technology organization in Cork. A typical day for Giovanni: During a typical day I usually arrive in the office and have the first of many
Maeve Doyle - Flight software & operations scientist
As part of my job at UCD, I work on the team developing Ireland’s first satellite, ‘EIRSAT-1’ or the Educational Irish Research Satellite. EIRSAT-1 is a 2U CubeSat, a small satellite measuring in units (U) of 10cm x 10cm x 10cm that has been
Systems Engineer - Niamh McDermott
I undertook a physics internship in NUIG for the summer of 2019 which introduced me to optical engineering for telescopes and during that time I learned to use to optical software that wasn’t taught on the undergraduate course. I interviewed for a graduate optical engineering role in the
Parshati Patel - Astrophysicist & Science Communicator
I am an Astrophysicist turned Science Communicator. I work as an Educational Outreach and Communications Specialist at Western University’s Institute for Earth and Space Exploration. During my master’s and PhD, I started volunteering for the Public Education and Outreach Program. I eventually ended up getting
Research and Development Manager- Rita Malosti
MBRYONICS Ltd is an emerging global leader in end-to-end free space optical communications technologies and systems for space and terrestrial market applications. MBRYONICS is a vertically integrated company which designs, manufactures, sells and operates optical communications systems and infrastructure for the space and terrestrial markets. Our technologies are
Thomas Ormston- Deputy Spacecraft Operations Manager
I work at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) which is part of the European Space Agency (ESA) and my job title is deputy spacecraft operations manager for Sentinel-1. I got my job through the Young Graduate Trainee Program that ESA runs. For all the member states, once
Women Step into Farming – Teresa Roche's farm diversification story
A great example of successful farm diversification is the Roche family dairy farm outside Loughrea, Co Galway where Teresa Roche not only produces and sells Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese in the farm shop but also offers farm tours to the general public. Teresa Roche successfully runs and produces Kylemore Farmhouse
Women Step into Farming – Hannah Quinn Mulligan's sustainability journey
Hannah Quinn Mulligan farms in Croom, Co. Limerick, alongside her mother and grandmother, a trio who serve as ambassadors and examples of leading women in agriculture. Hannah Quinn Mulligan farms in Croom, Co. Limerick, alongside her mother and grandmother, a trio who serve as ambassadors and examples of leading
Women Step into Farming – A succession success story with Sophie Bell
Sophie Bell farms outside Virginia, Co. Cavan, on her family's dairy heifer contract-rearing farm. Her journey and career so far have been both interesting and inspiring. Sophie Bell farms outside Virginia, Co. Cavan, on her family's dairy heifer contract-rearing farm. Her journey and career so
"I chose a different route" FET Graduate Ceara Shaw’s journey after the Leaving Certificate
I took a different route, and I would encourage other students to go against the grain and do what you want to do FET Graduate Ceara Shaw’s journey after the Leaving Certificate. The Leaving Certificate is just around the corner, and everything seems to be about points and
Career Profile - Crops and Machinery
Name: Sam Cassells County: Kildare My name is Sam Cassells, from Castledermot County Kildare. We have been farming here for about four generations. We are predominantly tillage with a small number of cattle. I completed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture Crops and Machinery course at Killdalton college
Career Profile - Poultry Management
Name: Peter Cullivan County: Cavan I’m a Commercial Broiler Farmer. I completed the poultry course in Ballyhaise Agricultural College in 2021. Coming from a farming background but with no experience in poultry, this course was extremely beneficial in teaching me about poultry anatomy and physiology, their day to
Career Profile - Pig Management
Name: James Bogue County: Cavan I enjoy working in an environment where performance results can be improved due to new technologies, practices or genetics. From the course I found that the principles of farm administration and finance very helpful as I developed my role in managing the pig unit
Career Profile - Forestry Management
Name: Francis Hewitson County: Donegal Current position: Full time Timber Forwarder Operator and Chainsaw Operator I completed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry at Teagasc Ballyhaise College, Co. Cavan. The practical aspects of the course were very important to me as they taught me the key skills that would
Career Profile - Equine - Stud Management
Name: Simon Cavanagh I wanted to do my Green Cert and was always interested in pursuing a career with horses. Kildalton allowed me to achieve both of these goals. The teachers really inspired me to learn as much as I could about the equine industry and opened my eyes
Career Profile - Equine - Horsemanship
Name: John Murray County: Dublin Current position: Currently running my own showjumping, sales and breeding yard. What I enjoy the most is bringing on and educating young green horses to bring out their full potential, and watching them progress in the sport. It brings a great satisfaction to know that
Career Profile - Agricultural Mechanisation
Name: Conor Reid County: Wicklow I completed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture – Mechanisation at Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry. I enjoyed the fact there were lots of hands on practicals. We spent at least 50% of the time in the workshops or operating machinery on the college
Career Profile - Drystock Herd Management
Name: Eoghan Fitzpatrick County: Laois I completed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture in 2022 in Gurteen College after completing the Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture in 2021. I specialised in Drystock Management. The course was recommended to me by friends. The majority of the learning is practical
Career Profile - Dairy Herd Management
Name: Michael White County: Cork Current position: Currently I am assisting with running the home farm of 120 cows. We run a split calving herd with a 65% calving in the spring and 35% calving in the autumn. Running of the herd and farm is split between me and my
What is a Planner?
What is a Planner? Planners play a key role in how the environment where we live and work is developed and/or protected for future generations. Their work is diverse. They help to identify the best way to use land and/or buildings. Their goal is to ensure that a
Meet Con - Administrative Officer in the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
I’ve been privileged to attend conferences, meetings and seminars where experts from all sectors of society have shared their thoughts, concerns and suggestions relating to all things energy and climate. I’ve also had the opportunity to attend meetings in Brussels with our counterparts and colleagues from
Q&A with Lawyer & Senior Associate
Niall Donnelly - Senior Associate in Energy, Renewables and Natural Resources at Arthur Cox. Some solicitors specialise in the energy business and work with power companies, utilities and energy producers. Much of their work involves making sure the proper laws and regulations are followed. They can advise developers, regulators or investors
A Day in the Life of an Offshore Manager
Eoin McPartland - Offshore Manager, Energia Group; working on Energia’s North Celtic Sea project located off the coast of Wexford and Wicklow. Designs and plans large infrastructure projects, such as wind farm foundations, access roads, and crane paths and pads. In his role as Offshore Manager, Eoin is at
Q&A with an Offshore Environmental & Consents Manager
Dr Caroline Roche - Offshore Environmental & Consents Manager, Energia Group As part of getting planning permission for a wind farm the project will normally have a number of environmental conditions and need a Habitat Management Plan. An Environmental Advisor works closely with civil, mechanical and electrical engineers and other specialists
My Career as a Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
John Lyons - Community Liaison Officer (CLO) with FuturEnergy Ireland in Cork Works with the local community on behalf of the developer to answer questions on the proposed project. Can focus on specific audiences, like the fishing community, or be more general. Supplies information and give opportunities to engage. What did
A Day in the Life of an Ecologist & Aerial Surveyor
Heather Farrimond - Junior Ecologist & Aerial Surveyor with Green Rebel in Cork Surveys the site and assess any potential environmental impacts. They plan, conduct and supervise ecological surveys and fieldwork. They work to make sure the development of a wind farm has the minimal possible impact on the local environment
My Career as a Data Engineer
Kyro Keown, Data Engineer with EnergyPro in Kildare Utilises advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to analyse wind energy data and optimise performance, efficiency and predictive maintenance. What did you want to do when you were 16? I’ve wanted to work in renewables or sustainability for most of
Working as a Wind Turbine Technician
Maintains, repairs and replaces systems and components. They identify and resolve technical problems and make sure the turbine is working properly. Tanya, from Cootehill in Cavan, spends her working day more than a hundred metres in the air on top of wind turbines across Ireland and Europe. A new recruit
A Day in the Life of an Environmental Advisor
Carmel Brennan - Environmental Advisor working on onshore wind projects across Ireland with SSE Renewables Environmental Advisor As part of getting planning permission for a wind farm the project will normally have a number of environmental conditions and need a Habitat Management Plan. An Environmental Advisor works closely with civil, mechanical
Civil Engineer & Site Manager
Brian Casserly -Site Manager based in Oweninny II Wind Farm, Co. Mayo What is a Civil Engineer? A Civil Engineer designs and plans large infrastructure projects, such as wind farm foundations, access roads, and crane paths and pads. What did you want to do when you were 16? Civil Engineer
Geoff Hamilton - Senior Ecologist at ESB
Meet Geoff Hamilton, Senior Ecologist in ESB’s Engineering and Major Projects business division. Geoff’s environmental specialism means he is involved with many aspects of ESB’s operations and projects across Ireland and the UK. Geoff grew up with a love of nature
10 Reasons Why You Should Study at CAFRE
10 Reasons Why You Should Study at CAFRE Experienced Staff: CAFRE staff are highly qualified and experienced at delivering education programmes. They come from a range of backgrounds bringing a lot of knowledge and skills that they will share with you. Great job prospects: Students study at CAFRE because they
Affordable Accommodation, Great Craic and Don McClean: A Coleraine story
Hi there! I’m Ben Finnerty, a first year pharmacy student at Ulster University’s Coleraine campus along the Causeway Coast. I’m from Roscommon and I just sat my Leaving cert in June of 2021. If you’re reading this then you’re probably
Maths Teacher Specialising in Deaf Education
Maggie Owens is a Maths teacher who specialises in deaf education. She has been teaching in Holy Family School for the Deaf, a newly amalgamated school since 2016. She started her teaching career in St Mary’s School for the Deaf 18 years ago and is also deaf herself
A Career in Computer Engineering
A career in computer engineering can be extremely broad, interesting and fulfilling. We spoke with two specialists, both working in very different fields. A career in computer engineering can be extremely broad, interesting and fulfilling. We spoke with two specialists, both working in very different fields. John Woods is an
Quality Engineer - Boston Scientific
My name is Carolanne O’Brien and I am a Quality Engineer with Boston Scientific. I completed my undergraduate degree in Biotechnology, a branch of science which focuses on creating a product through utilisation of living systems and organisms. Outside of my day to day work I love to
Motor Mechanic Apprenticeship
What work does a Motor Mechanic do? Motor Mechanics run diagnostics, inspect, repair and service a variety of motor vehicles from motorcycles to domestic cars and other commercial vehicles. The role of a motor mechanic has changed greatly in recent years with the increasing use of computers and electronic
Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship
What work does a Manufacturing Engineer do? Manufacturing Engineers work to ensure the efficient operation within the production areas of a wide variety of manufacturing companies. They are tasked with optimising the manufacturing processes, to plan and implement any changes and new processes to ensure that production goals and
Electrical Apprenticeship
What work does an Electrician do? Electricians install, commission, test and maintain various electrical and wiring systems. They connect power to services in domestic, commercial and industrial settings. The work can also involve more complex systems involving instrumentation, process control and maintenance in industrial plants, hospitals and power
Construction Plant Fitter Apprenticeship
What work does an Construction Plant Fitter do? Construction Plant Fitters service and maintain all the heavy equipment and machinery used on construction plants and vehicles. The work can be quite varied and take in machinery such as diggers and excavators to a crane. The fitter will service
Arborist Apprenticeship
What work does an Arborist do? Arborists are more commonly referred to as Tree Surgeons. Their work involves the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. They examine trees to assess their condition before determining appropriate action. An arborist can also carry
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship
What does a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic do? Heavy Vehicle Mechanics work on trucks, buses, coaches and other heavy vehicles. Each vehicle is serviced after a specified length of time or kilometres, to replace, repair or adjust any worn parts and generally check, tune and adjust for good performance. Mechanics perform
Chemist - Dr Maryam Hajimohammadpour,
Dr Maryam Hajimohammadpour, R&D PhD chemist Could you give us a background on your education and your path into your STEM Career? I come from Iran, I did my bachelor degree in chemistry in Iran and completed my PhD in chemistry at University College Dublin, Ireland. I worked
Pharmaceutical Project Manager - Sheila Courtney
SHEILA COURTNEY Could you give us a background on your education and your path into your STEM Career? While in 6 th year of secondary school, I struggled to select a college course - so many different courses and disciplines appealed to me! In the end I choose Engineering in UCD
Process Engineer - Chisom Aghamelu
Could you give us a background on your education and your path into your STEM Career? In secondary school, I always enjoyed Maths and Sciences. Understanding Maths came quite naturally to me and I always found Physics, Chemistry and Biology very interesting, so of course, I steered towards Science related
Research & Development Chemist - Amy Shiely
Could you give us a background on your education and your path into your STEM Career? I was encouraged from an early age to pursue my interests, one of which was research. In Transition Year I received an award from UCC for a project on Agnes Mary Clerke, an inspiring