Inspiring young people about science

2017 ◽  
Vol 180 (9) ◽  
pp. i-ii
Author(s):  
Simon Doherty
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics

Simon Doherty describes his motivation for becoming a STEM ambassador – helping future generations appreciate and understand the roles of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the workplace

scholarly journals Going beyond the one-off: How can STEM engagement programmes with young people have real lasting impact?

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Archer ◽  
Jennifer DeWitt ◽  
Carol Davenport ◽  
Olivia Keenan ◽  
Lorraine Coghill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Major Focus ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The One ◽  
Stem Engagement ◽  
Learning Ecologies

A major focus in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) public engagement sector concerns engaging with young people, typically through schools. The aims of these interventions are often to positively affect students’ aspirations towards continuing STEM education and ultimately into STEM-related careers. Most school engagement activities take the form of short one-off interventions that, while able to achieve positive outcomes, are limited in the extent to which they can have lasting impacts on aspirations. In this paper, we discuss various different emerging programmes of repeated interventions with young people, assessing what impacts can realistically be expected. Short series of interventions appear also to suffer some limitations in the types of impacts achievable. However, deeper programmes that interact with both young people and those who influence them over significant periods of time (months to years) seem to be more effective in influencing aspirations. We discuss how developing a theory of change and considering young people’s wider learning ecologies are required in enabling lasting impacts in a range of areas. Finally, we raise several sector-wide challenges to implementing and evaluating these emerging approaches.

Disability and Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

2019 ◽  
pp. 533-543
Author(s):  
Elena Vladimirovna Fell ◽  
Natalia Aleksandrovna Lukianova ◽  
Leonid Vladimirovich Kapilevich
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Disabled Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
The Future ◽  
And Mathematics

According to official statistical data, people with disabilities are underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) occupations and students with disabilities are underrepresented in STEM degree courses. This chapter surveys official reports produced by British and American authorities, as well as a number of media sources, in order to substantiate this claim. The authors' aim is to uncover the reasons behind disabled students being underrepresented in STEM courses and to sketch the vision for the future of disabled young people who may be interested in perusing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Disability and Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

2022 ◽  
pp. 1923-1933
Author(s):  
Elena Vladimirovna Fell ◽  
Natalia Aleksandrovna Lukianova ◽  
Leonid Vladimirovich Kapilevich
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Disabled Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
The Future ◽  
And Mathematics

According to official statistical data, people with disabilities are underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) occupations and students with disabilities are underrepresented in STEM degree courses. This chapter surveys official reports produced by British and American authorities, as well as a number of media sources, in order to substantiate this claim. The authors' aim is to uncover the reasons behind disabled students being underrepresented in STEM courses and to sketch the vision for the future of disabled young people who may be interested in perusing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

scholarly journals Robofest – A Playful Learning Environment Through Autonomous Robotics

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (Especial) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Chan-Jin Chung
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Young People ◽  
Autonomous Robotics ◽  
Third Mission ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Primary Mission

Robofest [1, 2, 3] is a student centered indoor autonomous robotics competition based on PBL (Problem-Based Learning) [4] and CBL (Competition-Based Learning) [5] paradigms. Its primary mission is to generate excitement & interest among young people for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through robotics projects integrating STEM subjects and Computer Science.  Secondly, Robofest provides playful environment for students to develop well-rounded core value skills such as teamwork, leadership, creativity/entrepreneurship, communication and problem solving skills. Our third mission is to prepare youth to excel in higher education and technological careers for the future.

Work Engagement and Research Output Among Female and Male Scientists

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lonneke Dubbelt ◽  
Sonja Rispens ◽  
Evangelia Demerouti
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Time Control ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Women have a minority position within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and, consequently, are likely to face more adversities at work. This diary study takes a look at a facilitating factor for women’s research performance within academia: daily work engagement. We examined the moderating effect of gender on the relationship between two behaviors (i.e., daily networking and time control) and daily work engagement, as well as its effect on the relationship between daily work engagement and performance measures (i.e., number of publications). Results suggest that daily networking and time control cultivate men’s work engagement, but daily work engagement is beneficial for the number of publications of women. The findings highlight the importance of work engagement in facilitating the performance of women in minority positions.

BUILDING A NETWORK TO SUPPORT GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline D. Spears ◽  
Ruth A. Dyer ◽  
Suzanne E. Franks ◽  
Beth A. Montelone
Keyword(s):  
Women In Science ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics
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