Young Irish scientist wins award
Ruth Madden
AN Irish student scooped the top prize at a prestigious international science and technology fair.
Scifest winner Ruth Madden received the Gold Award for her project The Microplastic Filter – A Small Solution to a Global Problem.
The pupil at Largy College in Co Monaghan focused on reducing the volume of microplastics entering the environment through wastewater from washing machines.
She said: “I’m delighted to have received the Gold Award in physics and engineering
“The award does not just recognise my efforts, but is an acknowledgement of the support and encouragement given and shown to me.”