Global STEM Alliance 12th December 2014
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Slides given to the Global STEM Alliance meeting hosted by BIS 12th December 2014
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Global STEM Alliance 12th December 2014
- 1. Global STEM Alliance 12th December 2014 Katherine Mathieson Director of Programmes British Science Association www.britishscienceassociation.org Katherine.mathieson@britishscienceassociation.org @kath_math @BritSciAssoc
- 2. Our vision and mission Our vision is a world where science is seen as a fundamental part of our culture and society. Our mission is to support, grow and diversify the community of people who are interested and involved in science. We will give them a platform to access and enjoy science and strengthen their influence over science’s direction and place in society.
- 3. The STEM pipeline Are we producing enough skilled graduates for STEM? Industry: 60% say no Universities: 80% say no 40% of all employers struggling to employ enough people with technical skills Source: CBI
- 4. Key programmes aimed at the STEM pipeline 1. British Science Week 2. CREST Awards 3. National Science + Engineering Competition 4. CREST Star
- 5. 1. British Science Week 13-22 March 2015 www.britishscienceweek.org
- 6. 2. CREST Awards @CRESTAwards http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/crest
- 7. 3. National Science + Engineering Competition www.nsecuk.org @NSECUK
- 8. 4. CREST Star @CREST_Star www.britishscienceassociation.org/creststar
- 9. Questions?
- 10. Global STEM Alliance 12th December 2014 Katherine Mathieson Director of Programmes British Science Association www.britishscienceassociation.org Katherine.mathieson@britishscienceassociation.org @kath_math @BritSciAssoc
Editor's Notes
- Range of programmes: many aimed at influencing public perceptions and understanding of science; not covered here.
- These programmes are aimed at schools and colleges.
- Range of activities for schools and communities, under a big celebratory banner. We coordinate national activities e.g. Nature’s Calendar Grants available for schools to do activities. Schools poster competition. Activity packs
- ~30,000 Awards a year. Active in around a third of all secondary schools in any one year. Discovery, Bronze, Silver, Gold Silver/Gold – researchers can also support CREST celebration/certificate awarding events, with assessment and judging – and build up to being a Project Mentor Discover/Bronze – offer to help run an activity e.g. Community Garden challenge
- Offer to help run CREST Star activities in your local primary school Free and paid-for activities available for schools Activities also suitable for other settings eg Cubs & Brownies; community fairs; family festivals; etc If you run your own activities, consider linking them to the CREST Star scheme – adds credibility to your activity For all schools work, encourage you to sign up as a STEM Ambassador with STEMNET
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