Tipperary student has been honoured with scholarship in Chemistry with Forensic Science

Saoirse Kinsella from Clonmel was among the students from University College Cork to receive scholarships at a ceremony held at Janssen Sciences site in Ringaskiddy, Cork.

The award recognises outstanding female students in STEM2D disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, Manufacturing and Design.

Saoirse Kinsella received the scholarship in Chemistry with Forensic Science.

Each recipient will receive a student award, industry mentoring and leadership training, along with the opportunity to attend career workshops, visit Johnson & Johnson sites and participate in WiSTEM2D events designed to support them with pursuing future STEM careers.

The Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D programme fuels the development of the female STEM2D talent pipeline by awarding and sponsoring girls and women, at critical points in their educational experience and their careers, in STEM disciplines.

The undergraduate programme was first introduced at University of Limerick in 2016. Since then, it has expanded to include
UCC, University of Galway and Munster Technological University, supporting more than 400 female students over the last six years.

Bill Walsh, Site Lead at Janssen Sciences Ireland said recipients will now benefit from a range of opportunities through the programme, which will provide them with the tools, resources and opportunities they need to excel in their careers.