Discover Science
Discover Science & Engineering is managed by Forfás on behalf of the Office of Science & Technology at the Department of Enterprise Trade & Employment.
The aim of the programme is to increase interest in science, technology, innovation and engineering among students, teachers and members of the public. DSE’s mission is to contribute to Ireland’s continued growth and development as a society that has an active and informed interest and involvement in science, engineering and technology.
Overall DSE objectives are to increase the numbers of students studying the physical sciences, promote a positive attitude to careers in science, engineering and technology and to foster a greater understanding of science and its value to Irish society.
The Discover Science & Engineering (DSE) programme was developed in response to a key recommendation of the Task Force on the Physical Sciences. This called for a coordinated effort to increase interest in science and encourage young people to consider science as a viable career option. DSE brings together many science, engineering, technology and innovation awareness activities that were previously managed by different bodies, public and private.
