Eleven Galway were amongst 82 students from across seven Irish universities who have been awarded scholarships as part of Johnson & Johnson’s prestigious Women in STEM2D (WiSTEM2D ) Undergraduate Awards at its national event held in Thomond Park Stadium, Limerick.
The Award recognises outstanding female students in STEM2D disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing and Design. 82 students from Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, University College Cork, University of Galway, Munster Technology University, Atlantic Technological University and Maynooth University have received awards as part of the programme. This marks a 33% increase in recipients compared to 2023, highlighting the programme’s growing impact and recognition of talented female students in STEM2D fields.
This is the ninth year of the annual awards programme in Ireland, highlighting Johnson & Johnson’s dedication to promoting female excellence in STEM. A day-long event, carefully structured to foster their growth and development was hosted by the Company at Thomond Park stadium. Attendees availed of workshops and breakout sessions, gaining essential skills and knowledge to prepare them for successful careers.
Research published by the Central Statistics Office in February 2024 positions Ireland as the EU leader in STEM graduate output, but with a notable gender distribution: 53.0 male STEM graduates per 1,000 persons, compared to 27.4 female graduates. This represents the largest gender differential among all EU member states, highlighting the continued importance of initiatives focused on STEM education participation.
The eleven Galway students selected to receive the award come from Atlantic Technological University Galway, University of Galway, University of LImerick, and Trinity College Dublin..
Atlantic Technological University Galway
Maebh Madden, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science, Headford Road, Galway
Shauna Devine, Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science, Ballinasloe, Co.Galway Alyssa Fahy, Physics and Instrumentation, Tuam
Clodagh Harkin, Medical Science, Corrundula
Sinead Gormally, Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science, Ballinasloe
Ruka Aoki, Agriculture and Environmental Management, Moylough
Weronika Krenska, Public Heath Nutrition, Tuam
Fathia Elias, Computing in Software Development, Galway
University of Galway
Miriam Fuller, Computer Science & Information Technology, Renmore
University of Limerick
Ciara Beaton, Cyber Security and I.T forensics , Loughrea
Trinity College Dublin
Eabha Brennan, Pharmacy, Montiagh
