Servecast delivers 'Science in Action' webcast to schools all over Ireland.

Servecast, the leading webcasting company, in conjunction with Eircom, IBM and Business in the Community (BitC) delivered the 'Science in Action' webcast to secondary & primary schools throughout Ireland. Minister for Education, Mary Hanafin TD opened the seminar on Wednesday, October 4th where leading professionals from Corporations, Research and Educational establishments across Ireland explained the benefits and opportunities of a career in science. The webcast was delivered live through www.science4now.ie and the presentations will remain available as on-line video archives for the next 6 months. This was the first time that all schools in Ireland have been given the opportunity to participate, via webcast, in a seminar by industry which promotes future career options in science. The event was a huge success with 45 Schools pre-registered representing approximately 1680 students.

Following an opening address from Minister Hanafin, there were inspirational speeches and presentations by speakers from: Cork Cancer Research Centre, IBM, DePuy, Science Foundation Ireland, Intel, élan, Glanbia, Centocor and Johnson & Johnson Medical. Students and teachers viewing the webcast were able to provide feedback on their viewing experience and take part in a number of polls that were carried out interactively, online.

60% of the student audience that responded to the survey believed that the information provided influenced them in a positive way towards considering a career in Science & Technology. In addition 75% said that they would definitely watch a webcast by industry, for schools, to promote career options again in the future.

The webcast delivery and online interactive features were enabled by Servecast's Enterprise Media Studio. Servecast's pioneering software and video-delivery solutions enable organisations to harness the power of webcasting as part of their communications, training and investor relations activities. Enterprise Media Studio™ is a unique communications and training platform, which enables organisations to create, manage, deliver and measure compelling and interactive multimedia internal and external communications materials.

Ms Susan O' Grady, coordinator of Science in Action commented "We want to ensure that students, teachers and parents are aware of the careers that are available in science-based companies at present, but more importantly, in five and ten years time. "

Niall Feely, Director of Business Markets, Eircom, said "Eircom is delighted to bring students closer to science and the career opportunities that science offers. The webcast is an exciting and innovative way to reach students throughout the country."

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