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🌍 Reflecting on the EU STEM Strategic Education Plan! 🌟 Still reflecting on the mention of the EU STEM Strategic Education Plan in the political guidelines for the Next European Commission 2024-2029. This is a significant milestone for EU politics. While I wish the #FifthFreedom was explicitly mentioned (check my previous post for more on this: https://lnkd.in/dncvFfVK), I’m happy about the focus on innovation, research, and STEM competencies as drivers of the EU’s competitiveness in the document. Ursula von der Leyen’s emphasis on STEM education, attracting new talents, and retaining the best minds in Europe is refreshing.   I am looking forward to contributing to this plan’s implementation. For the Association of Nordic Engineers (ANE), it’s crucial that the EU: ✔ Prioritises investments in analysing the sector’s skill demand. ✔ Proposes concrete recommendations for Member States to develop and implement national STEM action plans. ✔ Elevates STEM competencies on the EU political agenda by regularly monitoring and benchmarking STEM initiatives. At ANE, we used some calm weeks in August to reflect on this. We just published our insights and shared some preliminary recommendations: https://lnkd.in/djzQxPNg #Innovation #STEM #EU #FutureSkills #STEMskills #STEMeducation #ListenToEngineers #Competitiveness #FifthFreedom #Research #Engineers Trond Markussen Jari Jokinen Ulrika Lindstrand Dr. Svana Helen Björnsdóttir Laura Klitgaard

Ever wondered what’s fueling the STEM revolution in Europe? It’s the policies, folks! Governments across Europe are turbocharging STEM education, and here’s how they’re doing it: Investment in Innovation: From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the bustling streets of Berlin, governments are upping their game, investing more in education and research to keep the STEM flame burning bright. EuroSTEAM Project: Picture this - a collaboration of European schools and partners, all focused on boosting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. It’s about turning underachievers into academic achievers. Science Education Mapping: Europe’s not just teaching science; it’s strategizing it. With policies aimed at improving science teaching, the continent is mapping a future where every student can be a mini Einstein. STE(A)M Integration: The EU’s not just talking the talk; they’re walking the walk. With official communications and funding programs, they’re integrating STEAM disciplines like never before. Local Support: It’s not just a top-down approach. Local and regional bodies are getting the support they need to make STEM not just a subject, but a way of life. So, there you have it. Europe’s not just teaching STEM; they’re transforming it. And with policies like these, the future’s looking scientifically spectacular! #STEM #europe #education

Embedded Project Ideas from MikroElektronika Part 2: Keeping Healthy - Across the globe there’s broad agreement that greater focus on STEM is essential. Earlier this year, the EU STEM Coalition hosted a gathering with the objective of highlighting the importance of STEM studies in Europe to ensure the continent’s future competitiveness. In the UK, previous governments have announced a range of measures, including funding worth almost £490 million for universities and colleges to help them deliver better STEM education. This will contribute to improved… READ MORE https://lnkd.in/etJrc5sj Mikroelektronika AD Nick Foot Mark Gradwell Heiko Hespen Aleksandar Mitrovic Ana B. Sanja Praštalo Jelisaveta Knezevic Goran Prastalo Mihajlo Đorđević Alena Výborná

Strenghtening STEM Education in Europe; this requires the cooperation of countries, regions, education, industry and many more. The European Committee of the Regions has published their opinion on this, it is worthwhile reading, written by Borboly Csaba. On February 29th 2024 the EU STEM Coalition will have a conference on this topic in #Brussels in the North Rhine-westphalia representative office. For the programme see EU STEM Coalition feed. Opening speech by Minister-President Jan Jambon of Flanders where he will show that the Belgium Presidency makes STEM education 'chefsache'. Other participants Engineers4Europe E4E, Eppo Bruins of AWTI - Advisory council for science, technology and innovation; several EU DG's and many more. ECEG - European Chemical Employers GroupAlexa Joyce Martin Kern EIT Digital Engineering Institute of Technology EIT InnoEnergy EIT Deep Tech Talent Michiel Scheffer Pirita Lindholm ERRIN Femke Cornelissen CESAER Dr. Stephanie Kowitz-Harms Dorthe Nielsen Wissensfabrik - Unternehmen für Deutschland e.V. Teknikföretagen Nationales MINT Forum e. V. MINTvernetzt Vera Pinto Gomes ALLPROS.eu Ceemet - European Tech & Industry Employers

The STEM Research Initiative is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program. Allowing global experts to stay in the U.S. for up to five years, this program helps facilitate meaningful collaboration between U.S.-based companies, institutions and foreign nationals involved in research and development to leverage exchange of ideas and fuel innovation worldwide. Whether information is sought by employers, lawyers, international STEM experts, recent graduates of STEM degree programs, state, local or federal government actors, multilateral organizations, universities, or others – the ResearcherUSA.com site provides a “one-stop shop” on the STEM Research Initiative, including resources directly from the U.S. Department of State’s own FAQs. The researcherusa.com site was developed by a group of nonprofit exchange visitor program sponsors looking to better ensure access to fulsome information about how the STEM Research Initiative can be utilized by U.S. companies of every size, geography, and sector. Learn more: www.researcherusa.com American Immigration Council, Cultural Vistas, Institute of International Education, CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange #GreenSpiegelUS #J1Visa #ResearcherUSA #STEMResearchInitiative

A real opportunity for Dorset businesses to inform and drive the direction of education to improve skills gaps in their industry. We know time is precious at the moment but sparing one hour to potentially make things easier in the future must be worth investing in?

Whether you are new to integrating concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion into your evaluations or have been engaged with these complex concepts for years, we hope these resources help you identify practical strategies to improve the quality and responsiveness of your evaluations. ⏺ Decide which evaluation approach or philosophy is most appropriate and useful for your project with this matrix of evaluation practices that support equity from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. https://lnkd.in/g2G_uF6T ⏺ See principles of equitable evaluation in practice with this reflection brief by the team at WestEd. https://lnkd.in/gwQVHb8p ⏺ Incorporate concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the evaluation cycle with these tips by Eyerusalem Tessera at Eval Academy. https://lnkd.in/gkanhxqD ⏺ Assess how well your project meets standards of equity in STEM education with this rubric by the team at IM STEM. https://lnkd.in/ghtiu8rd ⏺ Couch your project activities and evaluation findings in national statistics with this report on advancing antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM organizations put forth by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.  https://lnkd.in/gKCagZrt

Unlocking Africa’s potential by investing in STEM education Science and technology are transforming the world at an unprecedented pace. From addressing global challenges like pandemics and climate change to driving innovation and sustainable development, the role of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has never been more crucial. The African continent holds a huge potential to transform its education sector and labour market through science, technology and innovation. That is the focus of the Africa Dialogue Series 2024 during the UN’s ‘Africa Month’ that UNESCO is contributing to. Investing in STEM education is crucial for Africa’s future As the world celebrates the African Union’s Year of Education throughout 2024, UNESCO is reaffirming its commitment to prioritize Africa and strengthen its action on the continent. One particular area that the Organization is putting the spotlight on is girls’ education in STEM where significant gender disparities persist in Africa. UNESCO is doing research, policy and capacity-building work in its efforts to promote the empowerment of girls and women through education. Changing mindsets and tackling biases Addressing barriers to STEM education requires a multifaceted approach that challenges gendered attitudes, expectations, and biases. UNESCO's initiatives focus on empowering girls by fostering their confidence and providing them with supportive environments where they can thrive. Central to these efforts is the role of female teachers who serve as key role models and mentors. They play a major part in inspiring girls to pursue STEM careers and break down stereotypes. Advancing STEM education to unlock the continent's potential Advancing STEM education in Africa requires collaborative action. Working closely with Member States, sister UN agencies, and other partners, UNESCO leverages collective expertise and resources to scale up its impact. By fostering strategic partnerships, it aims to create an enabling environment where girls and boys across Africa can access quality STEM education and realize their full potential. Investing in STEM education for both young women and men in Africa is essential to unlocking the continent’s potential. With Africa's youthful population projected to comprise over a quarter of the global labour force by 2050, empowering them with STEM skills is crucial for driving inclusive growth and development. https://lnkd.in/eDXTvJsG.

The 2024-25 CITRIS Interdisciplinary Innovation Program has awarded funding to a project focused on reducing educational disparities for Latinx communities through a culturally relevant, tech-enabled STEM education model. Mohammed Mostajo-Radji, assistant research scientist in Genomics, will collaborate with Kristian Lopez-Vargas, associate professor of Economics, to develop culturally relevant, technologically enhanced STEM education tailored to diverse Latinx populations in the U.S. and Latin America. The project aims to address the fact that traditional educational approaches often overlook the diversity within Latinx communities, leading to generalized methods that fail to engage students effectively. Their approach will leverage cloud-based technologies for remote experimentation, project-based learning (PBL), and context-aware curriculum development to create a more inclusive and impactful educational experience designed specifically for communities in both California and Peru. Learn more about the two other funded projects: https://lnkd.in/gFsiArJi

In a significant stride toward fostering innovation and economic growth, the United States and Kenya have formalized a pioneering Framework for Cooperation aimed at advancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. https://bit.ly/4dToxRC