The Irish team at IJSO 2016 brought  home two bronze medals at the competition which took place in Bali, Indonesia from the 2nd – 11th December 2016. These were awarded to Zuzana Szczepanek from Dunshaughlin Community College and Liam Óg Delaney from Colaiste Choilm Tullamore.

The 2016 team included:

• Finn Morrissey, Ard Scoil Rís, Limerick
• Lily May Healy, Coláiste Einde, Salthill, Co Galway
• Zuzana Szczepanek, Dunshaughlin Community College, Co Meath
• Conor Boylan, St Mary’s CBS, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
• Calvin Davis, Coláiste Phádraig CBS, Lucan, Co Dublin
• Liam Óg Delaney, Colaiste Choilm, Tullamore, Co Offaly

Team at IJSO 2016 L-R: Conor Boylan, Calvin Davis, Finn Morrissey, Liam Óg Delaney, Lily May Healy, Zuzanna Szczepanek

IJSO is coordinated by Dr. Odilla Finlayson, CASTeL and training is provided by staff at the Schools of Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Biotechnology at DCU. This project is supported by funding received from the Department of Education and Skills.