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How it's made

What

Hold on tight, we’re taking a trip through time! Travel with Izzy and Phil to discover how things were made in the past, what kind of medicines were used and lots more! Find out how we make things today and what we can expect to see being made in the future!

Who

We talked to lots of engineers and scientists and saw how people work with robots to make things. We even tried some prototyping and learned how to improve designs using the scientific method!

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Interactive book

Collect your copy of How it's made with the Irish Independent in SuperValu stores on the 24th of November.Check back to this page soon to read the full book !

 

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Dr Eoin O'Cearbhaill

Dr Eoin O'Cearbhaill

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Eoin researches and makes medical devices to help peoples bodies work better. He is a Biomedical Engineer. Read more about Eoin's work in HOW IT'S MADE on page 22.

Dr Carol Barron

Dr Carol Barron

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Carol researches how children play and why it's important to social development and learning. She is an Anthropologist and a Nurse. Read more about Carol's research in SUPERBODIES on page 12 and in HOW IT'S MADE on page 14.

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Dr Fabio Boylan

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Fabio researches medicines that come from plants and how to use them and make them better! He is a Pharmacist and Pharmacognosist. Read more about Fabio's work in HOW IT'S MADE on page 15. 

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Dr Oliver Kinnane

Dr Oliver Kinnane

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Oliver researches how we use buildings and how to make them better and more environmentally friendly! He is an Architect and Engineer. Read more about Oliver's work in HOW IT'S MADE on page 10.

Dr Deirdre Ledwith

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Materials Chemistry and Engineering

Deirdre makes and test materials for 3D printers so they can make things stronger! She is a Materials Chemist and an Engineer. Read more about Deidre's work in HOW IT'S MADE on page 26

Prof. Kevin O'Connor

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Kevin uses microorganisims like bacteria to change rubbish into something useful. He is a Molecular Biologist. Read more about Kevin's work in HOW IT'S MADE on page 20.

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Aidan investigates how people lived over a thousand years ago in Ireland by looking at their houses and all the things they used. Experimental Archaeology helps him understand how they made everything. Read more about Aidan's work in HOW IT'S MADE on page 6. 

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Valeria researches different materials to make energy storage better! She is a Materials Scientist. Read more about Valeria's work in HOW IT'S MADE on page 13.

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Dr Marina Zaki

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