22 Apr 2009 09:00 AM
East Midlands Science Educators Debate Careers Of The Future, UK
Science or the City? Are students more likely to opt for promising careers in science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) over the appeal of rewards in City jobs? Just one of the themes likely to crop-up as leading science educators and careers professionals meet in Loughborough for the fourth East Midlands STEM Partnership Forum on Wednesday 29 April 2009.
Henry Ford College plays host to the East Midlands Development Agency (emda)-funded 'Gathering Momentum' event just as the government's national ad-campaign 'see where they can take you', linked to http://www.scienceandmaths.net, seeks to attract pupils to careers as diverse as marine biology, sound engineering and cosmetics.
Guests to 'Gathering Momentum' will hear how the national campaign is progressing from Pat Morton, Project Manager for the Government's new careers project - STEM Subject Choice and Careers - and more about the role of the new National STEM Careers Co-ordinator. With over twenty years experience in the built environment industry sector, Pat is now Principal Lecturer with the Centre for Science Education (CSE) at Sheffield Hallam University.
"There is a real urgent need to ensure we have enough scientists and engineers to help solve the global challenges we are facing - for instance in energy conservation and to cope with climate change, yet young people are often unaware of the breadth of careers available that can lead from science and maths. We need young people to be aware that maths and science can open doors, widen prospects and help survival of the planet! The STEM careers campaign aims to bring everyone together to maximise our impact."
Delegates looking for inspiration and ideas to excite pupils even more towards science will be directed to the new STEM Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Pack which was launched on 1st April. This guide has a huge amount of information and resources to help careers professionals in the promotion of STEM subjects including a case study on the UK space industry by Anu Ojha, Director of Education and Space Communications at the National Space Centre and Project Director of the Space Academy Programme who will also speak at the event. Other speakers include Rick Hall, Director of Programmes, Ignite! David Wilkinson, Regional Officer, Midlands, Institute of Physics and a local STEM Student Journalist.
Commenting on the activities of the STEM Partnership, Andrew Morgan, emda's Skills and Communities Director, said: "By bringing together key partners in this way, we aim to strengthen the links between education professionals, business representatives, and most importantly, young people interested in the STEM agenda. Over the long term, our investment in STEM activity will help to bring real economic benefits to the region through a more dynamic, flexible and highly skilled workforce that will help businesses remain competitive and profitable."
Notes
STEM Partnership - Gathering Momentum
Date: Wednesday 29 April 2009
Time: 9.00-1.30pmVenue: Henry Ford College, Loughborough, LE11 3UZ
Book now at http://www.stemforumevent.eventbrite.com
The STEM Careers Awareness Campaign is being delivered by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and its partners…
Henry Ford College plays host to the East Midlands Development Agency (emda)-funded 'Gathering Momentum' event just as the government's national ad-campaign 'see where they can take you', linked to http://www.scienceandmaths.net, seeks to attract pupils to careers as diverse as marine biology, sound engineering and cosmetics.
Guests to 'Gathering Momentum' will hear how the national campaign is progressing from Pat Morton, Project Manager for the Government's new careers project - STEM Subject Choice and Careers - and more about the role of the new National STEM Careers Co-ordinator. With over twenty years experience in the built environment industry sector, Pat is now Principal Lecturer with the Centre for Science Education (CSE) at Sheffield Hallam University.
"There is a real urgent need to ensure we have enough scientists and engineers to help solve the global challenges we are facing - for instance in energy conservation and to cope with climate change, yet young people are often unaware of the breadth of careers available that can lead from science and maths. We need young people to be aware that maths and science can open doors, widen prospects and help survival of the planet! The STEM careers campaign aims to bring everyone together to maximise our impact."
Delegates looking for inspiration and ideas to excite pupils even more towards science will be directed to the new STEM Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Pack which was launched on 1st April. This guide has a huge amount of information and resources to help careers professionals in the promotion of STEM subjects including a case study on the UK space industry by Anu Ojha, Director of Education and Space Communications at the National Space Centre and Project Director of the Space Academy Programme who will also speak at the event. Other speakers include Rick Hall, Director of Programmes, Ignite! David Wilkinson, Regional Officer, Midlands, Institute of Physics and a local STEM Student Journalist.
Commenting on the activities of the STEM Partnership, Andrew Morgan, emda's Skills and Communities Director, said: "By bringing together key partners in this way, we aim to strengthen the links between education professionals, business representatives, and most importantly, young people interested in the STEM agenda. Over the long term, our investment in STEM activity will help to bring real economic benefits to the region through a more dynamic, flexible and highly skilled workforce that will help businesses remain competitive and profitable."
Notes
STEM Partnership - Gathering Momentum
Date: Wednesday 29 April 2009
Time: 9.00-1.30pmVenue: Henry Ford College, Loughborough, LE11 3UZ
Book now at http://www.stemforumevent.eventbrite.com
The STEM Careers Awareness Campaign is being delivered by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and its partners…
