Mechatronic Engineer Elva Bannon "I’m part of a team inventing something new that has the potential to provide clean renewable energy"     Science Teacher Cian O'Mahony "After studying science, I did a one-year Higher Diploma in Education in UCC. This involved studying the theory of educational practice as well as having practical work experience"     Amateur Astronomer Deirdre Kelleghan "Giving talks in libraries, schools and arts centers to thousands of children each year is very satisfying"     Astronomer Dave McDonald "For astronomy, a yearning for answering the unanswered questions is a must. You also need to be dedicated and focused and not put off by the weather."     Planetary Scientist Caitriona Jackman "I work with data from the magnetometer on the Cassini spacecraft which is in orbit around the planet Saturn"     Electronic Engineer Shane Callanan "Engineers are the same all over the world. There are technical problems to solve, and we love to solve them!!!"     Software Engineer Karl Stanley "The purpose of technology is to automate the things that people are bad at, so they can spend more time doing things they are good at"     Design Engineer Sinead Kenny "The coolest thing of all is to hear that the device has worked and that the quality of life of patients has improved."     Science Communicator James Stewart "at the moment I am working with a group of young people, teaching them how to plan, shoot and edit a short film"     Analytical Chemist Brian O'Connor "It is very cool knowing that I play a role in the production of this drug coming to the market."