Aer Lingus Young Scientist of the Year..1971..08.01.1971..01.08.1971..8th January 1971..The annual Aer Lingus Young Scientist of the year was held in The R.D.S.Dublin.Once again, this year,there was an outstanding display of projects by school children from around the country,many of which,it is hoped,will have applications into the future. The main speaker at the event was Mr Patrick Faulkner TD, Minister for Education..The Overall winner of the Aer Lingus Young Scientist of the Year,Peter J Shortt is pictured describing his project to the Minister for Education, Mr Patrick Faulkner TD.