Constructing a coherent STEM strategy with schools

Hooper, Alison P; Reynolds, Darren M.; Lavelle, Martin

Abstract

Most universities run STEM enrichment activities with local schools. At UWE we have run activities with respect to mathematics (Maths Challenge, Maths Event Day, FUNMaths Roadshows), Engineering (Engineering activity day, Bloodhound), Science (Science Awareness Day, Hands on Science Day, Bristol Festival of Nature). In contrast, the University of Plymouth as well as subject specific events, run a STEM activity incorporating all three STEM subject (Science, Engineering and Mathematics). This activity is rolled out to schools in the region throughout June. Both approaches have merit. We propose to share practice between the University of Plymouth and UWE through staff visits with the objective of setting up and piloting at UWE a STOP type project as currently run at the University of Plymouth

Citation

Hooper, A. P., Reynolds, D. M., & Lavelle, M. (2012). Constructing a coherent STEM strategy with schools

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2012
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 8, 2019
• Journal: http://www.hestem.ac.uk/activity/constructing-coherent-stem-strategy-schools
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: STEM strategy, schools liaison, mathematics, engineering, science
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/953541
• Related Public URLs: http://www.hestem.ac.uk/activity/