The student was awarded for his project that remotely detects underground features
A Clongowes Wood College student has won first place in the software design category at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona.
15-year-old Zack O' Leary was awarded one of the highest honours in global pre-college STEM competitions for his project that remotely detects underground features using geological and hydrological databases with atmospheric movements underground, entitled 'Muon Analysis for Non-Invasive Tomography and Image Simulation' (M.A.N.T.I.S).
Speaking on Kildare Today, he said it was an "incredible experience".
"It was such a fantastic experience to have the opportunity to go there, and then on top of that to hear my name called out as winner of my category."
He also explained the origin of his idea, which is a completely computerized design which allows users to enter co-ordinates and then can access a 3D model of what's underground for any location.
"I saw a video of people using particle detectors in the pyramids in Giza, it inspired me to create my own version which was cheaper but as effective and non-invasive and completely computerized."
The full interview can be heard below:
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