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Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Physics, Mathematics & Space Science
Sinead Kenny, Design Engineer
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Business Management & Human Resources
Catherine Day, Secretary General
Catherine Day is Secretary General of the European Commission. She studied Economics and Politics at UCD. Her job is located in Brussels where she works together with all twenty eight EU states on policies. Her job is centered in a very stimulating multi-national environment
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Physics, Mathematics & Space Science
David McKeown, Space Scientist
David McKeown is a space scientist with the European Space Agency. David also lectures on the Space Science and Technology Masters at University College Dublin in the areas of vibrations and control as well as launchers
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Construction, Architecture & Property
Maria O'Neill, Civil Engineer
Maria works as an Assistant Resident Engineer supervising a water supply scheme for the Local Authorities. She did her Leaving Cert in St. David's in Greystones, and went on to UCD to complete a Civil Engineering Degree
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Engineering, Manufacturing & Energy
Lynsey Gargan, Manufacturing Engineer
After her Leaving Cert, Lynsey chose to do a Mechanical Engineering course in DIT. She had taken work experience in IBM during the summer months, and applied for a position there when one became available after she Graduated. She chose the Manufacturing Process option in Year 2 of the course
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Earth & Environment
Shane McDonagh, Renewable Energy Engineer
Shane McDonagh is a Phd Researcher working in the area of renewable energy engineering. Shane uses computer programmes to analyse data and look for patterns that will tell us how energy systems will work on a big scale