What is STEM?

STEM Education, at its core, simply means educating students in four specific disciplines, namely, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (collectively shortened as STEM).

Please click the buttons for the individual subject areas below:

Science

Technology

Engineering

Maths

What is the Importance of STEM Education?

Taken from : https://www.liysf.org.uk/blog/what-is-stem-education

STEM Education has developed to be more significant for the world as it poses a range of advantages in a myriad of fields. As most of the sectors are dependent on the STEM fields, it indirectly plays a significant role in the flourishing of the economy.

In the coming years, the STEM sector is expected to be one of the largest employers in the world. We see new and innovative technologies being developed every day, and this number is only expected to increase in the coming years.

Stem careers

For more information:

https://www.stem.org.uk/stem-careers

https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/community/collection/448548/career-profiles-and-interviews-stem-professionals

https://degreesandcareers.info/resources/stem-in-the-uk/

https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/stem/what-s-this-about

STEM employer sectors

ACCOUNTANCY, BANKING & FINANCE

ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING

DIGITAL / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SCIENCE, MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICALS

List of other sectors

TOP UNIVERSITIES FOR STEM

Virtual Career Fairs

Aimed at 13 – 19 year olds, virtual careers fairs inspire and inform; supporting young people to be better prepared for future careers. Each 360 degrees online fair, delivered in partnership with AECOM, contains a selection of industry sectors with companies hosting virtual exhibition stands. Teachers and young people can explore presentations, information, discussion topics and career routes, helping to raise awareness of the many STEM led career opportunities available.

For more information:

https://stem.exhibition.app/illuminatingcareers/

https://stem.exhibition.app/climatechange/

https://stem.exhibition.app/apprenticeships/

https://stem.exhibition.app/lifeafterschool/

Employability skills

Research project - work experience

https://www.stem.org.uk/nuffield-research-placements/students#EligibilityApply

Nuffield Research Placements (NRP) are engaging, real-life research or development projects, where talented year 12 (or equivalent) students are placed at the heart of a UK host organisation.

They are a fantastic opportunity for students to apply skills and knowledge learned at school while providing a meaningful contribution to the work of researchers and industry professionals.

For more information : https://www.stem.org.uk/nuffield-research-placements/students

Career videos

YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/STEMLearning