Two outstanding students from Trinity College Dublin’s School of Engineering have been given awards as part of Johnson & Johnson’s prestigious Women in STEM2D (WiSTEM2D) Undergraduate Awards. The prize includes €1000 and the opportunity to be mentored by a Johnson & Johnson representative. Lilly Bean, a student of Engineering, and Neasa Nic Corcráin, studying Environmental Science and Engineering, were recognised at an awards ceremony held at Thomond Park Stadium last month. 

 

Lilly and Neasa were among 10 awardees from Trinity College Dublin, which also included students from Pharmacy, Biological and Biomedical Science, Theoretical Physics, and Mathematics. The awards celebrate exceptional female students pursuing careers in STEM2D disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Manufacturing, and Design. 

 

In total, 82 students from seven universities across Ireland—Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, University College Cork, University of Galway, Munster Technological University, Atlantic Technological University, and Maynooth University—received awards this year. This represents a 33% increase in recipients compared to 2023, reflecting the growing impact of the WiSTEM2D programme. 

 

Now in its ninth year, the awards are part of Johnson & Johnson’s commitment to promoting female excellence in STEM. The event at Thomond Park featured a day-long series of workshops and breakout sessions designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in their future careers. 

 

Johnson & Johnson’s mission is to inspire and support female students in STEM2D fields, helping to bridge the gap between higher education and rewarding careers. By fostering partnerships with academic institutions and engaging with students globally, the company aims to create a sustainable movement for the advancement of women in STEM. 

 

The School of Engineering congratulates Lilly and Neasa on this remarkable achievement, which underscores Trinity’s dedication to empowering the next generation of female leaders in STEM.