The Links Incorporated (The Links), a Commonwealth-accredited organisation, in partnership with the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, is launching a transformative STEM programme to provide young learners throughout ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
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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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
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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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