During Science Week 2019, shortlisted entrants will be paired with I-Form researchers to create a profile, take part in live chats, answer questions, and compete for votes from school students and the Irish public.

The competition judges will decide which entries are to go through to the final. Let’s meet the judges:

Prof Dermot Brabazon
I-Form Deputy Director
DCU

Dr Ruth Freeman
Director – Strategy and Communications
Science Foundation Ireland

Jonathan Derham
Head of Programme – Office of Evidence & Assessment
Environmental Protection Agency

Dr Deirdre Ledwith
WE 3DP Application Engineering Lead
Henkel Ireland

Anthony Greene
Youth Volunteer
Ballymun Regional Youth Reach

Colin Keogh
CEO
The Rapid Foundation