In this cross-disciplinary project two students, Eimear Mattison from the Department of Creative Arts, Media and Music and Steven Byatt from the Department of Life and Health Science were chosen to work together on a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) based project to produce a podcast on a particular scientific topic of current interest. STEAM methodology has become a way to engage not just students, but the general public in the sciences. Podcasting is an ideal STEAM vehicle as the process of creating a podcast requires both creative and technical skills. Steven and Eimear worked over the course of 6 weeks to develop and produce a podcast around the topic of vaccines. The finished product is an example of interdisciplinary teamwork at its best. Follow the link here to hear the finished product.  

For more information on this SURP project please contact Dr Bridget Kelly (bridget.kelly@dkit.ie) or Richard Price (richard.price@dkit.ie).