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Group 1 General

Includes mostly inputs from agencies, organisations etc;

Policy

Message from Ms. Mary Harney, TD, An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment 

Editorial - Geraldine Van Esbeck 5

The European Research and Innovation Area 12

Ireland joins the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) 13

Promotion 

Science, Technology and Innovation Awareness Programme 8

FETAC's Strategic Plan – a milestone in Further Education 20a

Government initiative continues to raise levels of ICT use in schools 20b

CALMAST – Centre for the Advancement of Learning of Maths, Science and Technology 21

The Northern Ireland Science Park 23

'One-stop-shop' for food research 36

A novel approach to the Public Understanding of Science 45b

Lectures at the Royal Dublin Society 49

Children making sense of science! 89a

Medical, Dental and Nursing & Midwifery excellence at Queen's Belfast 102

 A Celebration of the DNA Double Helix at 50 109

Programmes

Science Foundation Ireland – progress in 2003 14

Irish research landscape transformed 16

Opening the Island for trade…. 24a

Materials Ireland – turning research into reality 26

Commercialisation Fund 27

Informatics Research Initiative 28

Media Lab Europe – The European Research Partner of the MIT Media Lab 50

Are you interested in starting up your own business? The Genesis Enterprise Programme may be just what you are looking for 62

Fresh initiatives at Queen's University 99

Erasmus Intensive Programme in Belfast  101a

Research in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at TCD 107b

Centre of Excellence in Functional Genomics and Proteomics 143b

Management 

The Irish Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (ICSTI) 10

Revised Junior Certificate Science Syllabus introduced 18

Challenges in science teaching in Northern Ireland schools 19

expertiseireland.com – the gateway to the island's knowledge base 24b

What drives food research? 39

Research and Innovation Services at Trinity College Dublin 106

Linking research with teaching – E-Learning within the School of Biological & Environmental Sciences 142

The Health Sciences Research Unit of Assessment 143a

People

Message from Ms. Mary Harney, TD, Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment 

New Members of the Academy 46

Lectures at the Royal Dublin Society 49

Young Scientists

The graphical, technological and user-friendly advancement of the internet browser: XWEBS 149a

An investigation into the effects of music tempo on reaction times 149b

Chaotic fluids – an examination of phase transitions in Taylor-Couette flow 150a

A study of Radon and its isotopes in drinking water 150b

Historical

Ireland's greatest entrepreneur, or – how our most eminent scientist was enabled to devote his life to science 6

 

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Group 2 Sciences

General

infrastructure 

10th anniversary of the Irish Research Scientists' Association – Historical perspective 55

Faculty of Science, NUI Maynooth 97

 

philosophy 

A novel approach to the Public Understanding of Science 45b

ethics 

Irish Council for Bioethics    48

History

Ireland's greatest entrepreneur, or – how our most eminent scientist was enabled to devote his life to science 6

Library Services 

Irish Script on Screen 52b

people 

New Members of the Academy 46

IBM/DCU Irish Science Olympiad 2002-03 86

European Union Science Olympiad (EUSO) 87

Irish International Science Olympiads Medal Winners 88

Physical Sciences

infrastructure 

Institute of Physics in Ireland 54

Institute of Chemistry of Ireland 56b

Department of Chemical and Life Sciences 72

Mars Analog Research Station (MARS) 140

Mathematics 

Mathematical Sciences at DIT 74a

Mathematics Learning Centre at UL 129a

Numerical analysis and computation at UL 129b

Physics 

String Theory at the School of Theoretical Physics 53

A really soft touch 64a

Chaotic fluids – an examination of phase transitions in Taylor-Couette flow 150a

A study of Radon and its isotopes in drinking water 150b

The physics of dancing pendulums 151b

The physics of music 152a

 plasma 

Plasma surface interaction 93a

PlasMAC – Plasma Formation Measurement and Control 93b

 photonics 

Photonic Systems Research at UCC 120b

Future directions and new emphasis in photonics – NUI–UCC 121a

Nonlinear dynamics of semiconductor lasers 121b

Chemistry 

Institute of Chemistry of Ireland 56b 

IT Tallaght Electrochemical Technology Research Centre (ETRC) – employing modern electro- chemistry in material science 82a

Synthetic organic chemistry research at IT Tallaght 82b

Building new bridges for more effective communication: from Dublin to Belfast (via Italy and Osaka) 91

 Sulfamate esters – a renaissance in interest 96a

Materials 

ZnO-based material systems for ICT applications 92b

 Medical Polymers Research Initiative 104a

Instrumentation 

Democracy is not always the best method or rule! 60a

A really soft touch 64a

Molecular Laser Spectroscopy at UCC 120a

Photonic Systems Research at UCC 120b

Development of a personal gamma-radiation sensor using thin/thick film technologies 133

space science 

Mars Analog Research Station (MARS) 140

Standardised architecture for European Space Agency spacecraft 141a

Biological Sciences

infrastructure 

Association of Clinical Biochemists in Ireland 56a

Department of Chemical and Life Sciences 72

The BioSciences Institute 117

Linking research with teaching – E-Learning within the School of Biological & Environmental Sciences 142

cellular 

Determining the difference – CBBR 59

Chinese-Irish collaborative project in biotechnology at IT Carlow 61b

 Cell death – the key to life 111

botany 

Environmental fingerprinting using seaweed 94b

Martin Ryan Institute – Harmful algal blooms 95

Lichens as pollution monitors 152b

zoology 

Coupled biological-physical modelling in fisheries and aquaculture 43

Otoliths in fish stock identification 65b

A novel molecular approach to the study of a mussel hybrid zone on the West Coast of Ireland 68a

Spinal cord regeneration: lessons from fish 113a

How to choose your competition horse 134a

ecology 

Monitoring intertidal community change in a warming world 67a

Population genetics of zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha, Pallas) 67b

genetics 

Determining the difference – CBBR 59

Bioinformatics at Institute of Technology Carlow 61a

Chinese-Irish collaborative project in biotechnology at IT Carlow 61b

A Celebration of the DNA Double Helix at 50 109

Searching genomes for new antimicrobials: an immunogenomics approach 124b

Centre of Excellence in Functional Genomics and Proteomics 143b

biochemistry 

Development of functional foods enriched in the health promoting fatty acid Conjugated Linoleic Acid 37

The use of Transglutaminase in food products 38b

 EDC trace analysis: what to look for, what not to miss! 58a

medical -

 infrastructure 

Medical, Dental and Nursing & Midwifery excellence at Queen's Belfast 102

Medical Polymers Research Initiative 104a

Dublin Molecular Medicine Centre 108

Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience 112

From molecule to man 115

International expertise gathers at RCSI 116a

Centre for Human Proteomics 116b

Biomedical Research at St. Vincent's University Hospital – a path to better patient care 125

 analysis 

Endocrine Disrupters research Group at AIT 57

 Ocular Science Research 75b

Health matters with The Open University 98

Immunosuppressive effects of drug abuse: focus on MDMA 'Ecstasy' 113b

Bacterial-host interactions: the fight for survival! 123a

Targeting diabetes 144a

An investigation into the effects of music tempo on reaction times 149b

 prevention 

Media Lab Europe – The European Research Partner of the MIT Media Lab 50

Activity levels in children and their impact on cardiovascular risk factors 110

Diet and regular soft drinks; do they cause physical damage to our teeth? 153b

Smoking – information affects practice? 156a

 diagnosis 

Cervical Cancer Research 74b

Clinical Measurement Science postgraduate research 75a

Keeping abreast with tumour markers 126

 treatment 

An alternative to antibiotics for eliminating hospital superbugs 64b

Antimicrobial peptides – alternative to antibiotics? 85

Insulin signalling and glucose transport in Type 2 diabetes 90a

Developing new targets for antibodies 124a

Structural dissection of bacterial virulence 135a

An investigation into people's attitudes towards donating blood 153a

 instrumentation 

Media Lab Europe – The European Research Partner of the MIT Media Lab 50

 pharmacy 

Ireland's newest School of Pharmacy 114

Earth Sciences

geosphere 

Regional Guide to the Geology of Northern Ireland 30a

Lighting up the Lithosphere 52a

How crossing the Irish sea proved a faultless move 123b

Where will the next earthquake occur? 145b

hydrosphere 

Marine Institute building marine RTDI infrastructure 41

Making light work of decontaminating water supplies 130

atmosphere 

The TUCSON Automatic Weather Station 25

Assessing carbon stocks and fluxes during forest development – the CARBiFOR Project 31

Lichens as pollution monitors 152b

coastal 

Integrating Coastal Research at the University of Ulster 145a

Social Sciences 

The Environmental Change Institute 94a

Transport Studies and Research Group, Trinity College Dublin 107a

Science can be real good fun 128a

Lucent Science Teacher Initiative 128b

Linking research with teaching – E-Learning within the School of Biological & Environmental Sciences 142

An investigation into people's attitudes towards donating blood 153a

The consequences of the plastic bag levy on the non-grocery retail sector 154b

What's the point? 155a

Smoking – information affects practice? 156a

Cé chomh eifeachtach a bhfuil fograíocht fothairseachúla agus socrú tairgí 156b

Group 3 Technologies

General

infrastructure 

The TUCSON Automatic Weather Station 25

Are you interested in starting up your own business? The Genesis Enterprise Programme may be just what you are looking for 62

 Department of Chemical and Life Sciences 72

Department of Physical and Quantitative Sciences 73

Sulfamate esters – a renaissance in interest 96a

Research in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at TCD 107b

NMRC: Ireland's premier ICT research institute 118

NovaUCD – The Innovation and Technology Transfer Centre at University College Dublin 127

The Materials and Surface Science Institute 136a

The Engineering Composites Research Centre (ECRE) 141b

Centre for Sustainable Technologies 146

patents 

Patent Specification – a full disclosure 45a

Earth-based

environment 

Regional Guide to the Geology of Northern Ireland 30a

Towards Setting Guideline Values for the Protection of Groundwater in Ireland – Interim Report 30b

EDC trace analysis: what to look for, what not to miss! 58

Green Toolbox for industry 101b

Making light work of decontaminating water supplies 130

Centre for Sustainable Technologies 146

agriculture 

Does farm grassland fertility depend on fertiliser inputs? 134b

forestry 

Assessing carbon stocks and fluxes during forest development – the CARBiFOR Project 31

 

Are we basket cases? – the versatile willow of Ireland 154a

How can we balance our carbon emissions? 155b

marine 

Marine Institute building marine RTDI infrastructure 41

Protecting spawning cod in the Irish Sea through the use of inclined separator panels in Nephrops trawls 42

Beach seining in the greater Galway Bay area 65a

Otoliths in fish stock identification 65b

Commercial Fisheries Research – the blue whiting fishery, biology and dynamics 66a

The potential of baby milk as a food for copepods 66b

 Allozyme markers in genetic stock identification of Blue Whiting and Haddock 68b

Martin Ryan Institute – Harmful algal blooms 95

Robots and the deep blue yonder 138

Food-related 

Detection of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) 33a

Radioactivity monitoring for foodstuffs 33b

Acrylamide – a new food safety issue 34

An important link in the food safety chain 35

infrastructure 

'One-stop-shop' for food research 36

SFI Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre 122

The Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health (NICHE) 144b

process 

What drives food research? 39

Online intelligent colour and temperature measurements used to control the process of cooking food 131

nutrition 

Development of functional foods enriched in the health promoting fatty acid Conjugated Linoleic Acid 37

The Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health (NICHE) 144b

Diet and regular soft drinks; do they cause physical damage to our teeth? 153b

milk 

Improved milk powder for chocolate 38a

The use of Transglutaminase in food products 38b

beef 

What drives food research? 39

quality 

What drives food research? 39

Can dredge caught razor clams (Ensis spp.) depurate successfully? 44

Online intelligent colour and temperature measurements used to control the process of cooking food 131

Development of a handheld intelligent food safety control instrument using electronic nose sensors fabricated from nano-technology materials 132

fish 

Protecting spawning cod in the Irish Sea through the use of inclined separator panels in Nephrops trawls 42

Coupled biological-physical modelling in fisheries and aquaculture 43

Can dredge caught razor clams (Ensis spp.) depurate successfully? 44

Materials-based

programmes 

Materials Ireland – turning research into reality 26

 Department of Chemical and Life Sciences 72

manufacturing 

New cost effective corrosion protection for metal finishing industries 69a

Research within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, IT Tallaght 83a

Finite Element Analysis and Modal Analysis of engineering products during dynamic impact loading 83b

Design and test integration for next generation microelectronic circuits 137a

process 

Can dredge caught razor clams (Ensis spp.) depurate successfully? 44

Novel Electro-codeposition of engineering metals and electropolymers for high Wear applications (NEW) 81a

Green Toolbox for industry 101b

New inkjet printer allows digital decoration of ceramics and glass 136b

energy 

Tipperary Institute establishes a Centre for Sustainable Energy Development 51

Are we basket cases? – the versatile willow of Ireland 154a

How can we balance our carbon emissions? 155b

corrosion 

New cost effective corrosion protection for metal finishing industries 69a

surfaces 

A really soft touch 64a

New cost effective corrosion protection for metal finishing industries 69a

Novel Electro-codeposition of engineering metals and electropolymers for high Wear applications (NEW) 81a

IT Tallaght Electrochemical Technology Research Centre (ETRC) – employing modern electro- chemistry in material science 82a

The Materials and Surface Science Institute 136a

Nanotechnology Research at the University of Ulster 148a

semiconductors 

ZnO-based material systems for ICT applications 92b

pharmaceuticals 

The pharmaceutical industry – dead in the water 90b

Processing and characterisation of pharmaceutical solids 104b

SFI Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre 122

polymers 

Medical Polymers Research Initiative 104a

Materials Ireland Polymer Research Centre 105

composites 

The Engineering Composites Research Centre (ECRE) 141b

sensors 

Nanotechnology Research at the University of Ulster 148a

Information-based

programmes 

Informatics Research Initiative 28

Bioinformatics at Institute of Technology Carlow 61a

Supporting Creative/Digital Media in the North East 76

Supporting New Innovation in the Creative Industry Sector 77

Research in the School of Computing 92a

Research within the Faculty of Informatics 147

communications

 Adaptive Wireless Systems Research at Cork Institute of Technology 63

Steganography 70a

Representational systems and software development 81b

Robots and the deep blue yonder 138

The graphical, technological and user-friendly advancement of the internet browser: XWEBS 149a

control-systems 

Intelligent automotive networks for distributed real-time control 80a

Extending UML for real-time industrial automation applications 80b

Managing mobile components 84a

ISEL: Bio-Inspired Intelligent Systems Engineering 148b

software 

Democracy is not always the best method or rule! 60a

Teaching activities in a programmed world 69b

XML – The Rejuvenator! 70b

Software Technology Research Centre (SToRC) 79

Representational systems and software development 81b

The Bio-computing and Developmental Systems (BDS) Group at the UL 135b

Software Quality Research Laboratory at UL 139a

Free/Open Source Software research at UL 139b

Boolean Logic – the brains behind electronics 151a

instrumentation 

Democracy is not always the best method or rule! 60a

Innovations in new Irish Sign Language Identification System (ISLIS) 60b

A really soft touch 64a

Online intelligent colour and temperature measurements used to control the process of cooking food 131

Development of a handheld intelligent food safety control instrument using electronic nose sensors fabricated from nano-technology materials 132

Development of wireless technologies to enhance sporting performance 137b

learning 

Teaching activities in a programmed world 69b

Representational systems and software development 81b

EnCoMpaSS, e-learning Content Management Services for SMEs 84b

arts-related 

Music Technology at Dundalk IT 78

An investigation into the effects of music tempo on reaction times 149b

The physics of music 152a

Healthcare 

Media Lab Europe – The European Research Partner of the MIT Media Lab 50

An alternative to antibiotics for eliminating hospital superbugs 64b

Department of Nursing and Health Sciences 71

The Irish Nursing Minimum Data Set – investigating the nursing contribution to health care 89b

The pharmaceutical industry – dead in the water 90b

Medical, Dental and Nursing & Midwifery excellence at Queen's Belfast 102

Activity levels in children and their impact on cardiovascular risk factors 110

Veterinary 

Animal virus research 32a

Forensic 

Has Crack Cocaine hit Irish Streets? 32b

Detection of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) 33a

Radioactivity monitoring for foodstuffs 33b