With an average annual return of 12%, engineering and computer science graduates see the biggest return on investment (World Economic Forum, 2016)
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)
The educational system needs to fully embrace digital technologies and update teaching methodologies to prepare students for their digital future (ERT, 2017)
Greater access to STEM and computer science studies is key for the inclusion of women in the digital economy (G7, 2017)

STEAMcat projects overview

Source / author:

STEAMcat

Country:

Spain

Publication date:

25 June 2020

Publication type:

Reports and studies

Click here

The STEAMcat pedagogical innovation program is a programme of the Government of Catalonia aimed at implementing the ojbectives of the STEAMcat plan (regional STEM strategy of Catalonia). Through teacher training, the programme develops 'STEAM centres' and projects (3 year duration), with the ultimate objective of increasing STEM uptake among young people (in particular girls and other underrepresented groups).

Results of the individual projects are published periodically (see link above).

STEAMcat projects overview

STEAMcat projects overview

Contact

Disclaimer

Twitter