STUDENTS from Limerick and across Ireland were recently awarded for their innovative projects at an awards ceremony held at University of Limerick (UL).
The TECS Awards, held at UL’s Kemmy Business School, aimed to showcase projects from second-level students across the country in STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths).
Con Kirby, a student at Crescent College Comprehensive, took home the overall first place award for his electronic aid for music teachers.
Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Crescent College student created software that compares notes played versus the notes that were supposed to be played to generate an accuracy score.
He received prize money of €2,000, with his school receiving a further €1,000.
Elsewhere in Limerick, Croom’s Coláiste Chiaráin was successful in taking home a Best Team award for Mathew Furlong, Patrick Hogan, and Liam Power with their project, which designed an assistive pair of glasses for people, particularly those with Down syndrome, who are visually impaired.
Donna Mae Quinto (St Patrick’s Comprehensive, Shannon) took the overall second prize for her project in which she conducted scientific research to investigate plant-based solutions for the prevention of hyperuricemia to find a natural approach to uric acid management.
Aditya Joshi received the 6th Year Runner-Up prize for his 3D printed Spotify music controller in the form of a record player, where all of the physical movements are mapped to music controls.
Rosheen Sharma secured 5th Year Runner-Up with a plastic sorting system that makes the sorting process of plastics seamless, more efficient, and cheaper, while Amy Egan was awarded the TY Runner-Up prize for her online fashion magazine, displayed on its own website that features interactive AI tools.
The TECS competition is organised by the Immersive Software Engineering programme at UL in conjunction with the Patch summer programme for aspiring builders, inventors, and leaders.
