DCU launches MAMBO, an interactive primary school science programme
Wednesday 30 May 2007

Paul Dimov, a student taking part in the mambo project with Professor Brian MacCraith, Director of the Biomedical Diagnositics Institute, DCU

DCU launched MAMBO, a new exciting innovative science programme, aimed at 8-12 year olds, which combines an understanding of the human body with “hands–on” scientific investigation, teacher resource material and highly graphical web content.

This exciting initiative has been developed for Primary School Science Education to create a dynamic and exciting science-learning environment. This Programme incorporates strands of the Irish Primary Science Curriculum which are cross-linked with other curricula.

Brian MacCraith, Director of the Biomedical Diagnositcs Institute (BDI), said, “MAMBO is a fantastic package which appeals to a generation used to learning from web based tools. The kids themselves are extremely excited because they are immersing themselves in something interesting. We are delighted to launch this programme.”

MAMBO is a key element of the Education & Outreach programme at the Biomedical Diagnostics Institute (BDI). The Education and Outreach team, who are responsible for developing the programme, include: Prof Richard O'Kennedy, Ms Emma O'Brien, Dr Fiona Killard, Dr James Fryar & Dr Aoife MacCormac. The Institute is based at Dublin City University and is funded by Science Foundation Ireland.