Greater access to STEM and computer science studies is key for the inclusion of women in the digital economy (G7, 2017)
With an average annual return of 12%, engineering and computer science graduates see the biggest return on investment (World Economic Forum, 2016)
The educational system needs to fully embrace digital technologies and update teaching methodologies to prepare students for their digital future (ERT, 2017)
Due to the increasing digitisation of society and the world of work the demand for STEM skills will only intensify (BusinessEurope, 2018)
Significant responsibilities lie before local and regional authorities when it comes to defining a coherent and integrated approach to STEM education (Committee of the Regions, 2019)

Press release: #STEMhelden (Dutch only)

Source / author:

VRT (Belgian public television)

Country:

Belgium

Publication date:

4 November 2020

Publication type:

News

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Press release by the VRT (Belgian public broadcasting company) about the launch of the #STEMhelden campaign (see related article). The #STEMhelden campaign is a series of mini-documentaries in which child-reporters explore the contribution of STEM disciplines to everyday challenges and professions. The campaign was developed and coordinated by the Flemish STEM platform in cooperation with Technopolis (science centre).

Press release: #STEMhelden (Dutch only)

Press release: #STEMhelden (Dutch only)

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