The Links Incorporated (The Links), a Commonwealth-accredited organisation, in partnership with the 糖心探花, is launching a transformative STEM programme to provide young learners throughout the Commonwealth with educational opportunities, mentorship, and professional guidance in STEM, and to introduce learners to STEM champions.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is regarded as a priority in high, middle and low-income countries. However, STEM education is lagging in some parts of the world, including many Commonwealth member countries.
This STEM programme will raise awareness of the opportunities in pursuing STEM-related academic programmes and the prospects of a career in STEM.
Objectives
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Expand STEM education opportunities across the Commonwealth
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Increase awareness and engagement in traditional and emerging STEM fields
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Introduce learners to accomplished STEM professionals
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Showcase career pathways in disciplines such as engineering, zoology, biology, chemistry, and environmental science.
Participants and guests
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Commonwealth learners: ages 9 to 19 years of age in Wi-Fi-enabled schools
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Teachers and educators integrating STEM into their curriculum
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Community organisations supporting STEM education initiatives
Format
The programmes will be held for approximately one hour per session every month using Zoom or other video-conferencing technology.
Speakers at the online programme launch
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Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
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Ethel Isaacs Williams, President, The Links Incorporated and The Links Foundation, Incorporated
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Leslye Miller Fraser, National Director, Programmes, The Links Incorporated
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