PepsiCo Puts the Fizz into Science in Cork
PepsiCo’s sponsorship of Challenge Science at the National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy, unleashed a world of fun, learning and amazement for more than 150 Cork secondary students over two days in early November.
Developed by Junior Achievement in association with Discover Science + Engineering, Challenge Science has been generously sponsored by PepsiCo in Cork for the last three years. Attended by students from six local schools and assisted by business volunteers from PepsiCo, Challenge Science featured exciting hands-on workshops on forensic science, energy and careers in science, technology and engineering as well as a tour of the NMCI campus.
"We are delighted to be sponsoring Challenge Science. The activities really help to destroy the myth that science is difficult and help students to see science in a more exciting and enthusiastic way.” said Brian Cassidy, HR Director, Ireland and Puerto Rico, PepsiCo.
“Overall the variety of activities, the clear guidelines, timescales and competitions combined with the energy and enthusiasm of the PepsiCo volunteers fostered the students’ interest and a lot of learning of science took place today. On behalf of the school, staff and pupils, thank you for a great experience,” said Rory O’Connor, teacher, Colaiste an Chraoibhin, Fermoy,Co. Cork.
In its sixth year, Challenge Science is supported in Cork, Dublin, Waterford, Limerick and Galway by the science, biotechnology and engineering industries nationally as part of the push towards a knowledge-based economy.
Tammy O’Regan and Blaithin O’Keeffe from Colaiste an Chraoibhin, Fermoy helping Brian Cassidy, HR Director, PepsiCo to solve a crime during the ‘Forensics’ module.
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