Abstract
This paper outlines the roll-out of a project called SwitchOnSTEM.ie that aims to enhance Irish Higher Education (HE) STEM engagement with second level pupils. Through providing freely available all-inone resources for hands-on activities that can be used by HE staff and students at STEM events, it aims to remove barriers to participation in STEM engagement. The project was funded by Science Foundation Ireland’s SFI-Discover programme in 2015. An interdisciplinary STEM team from five Higher…
Original language | English |
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DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Event | 7th Irish Institute for Metal Based Drugs - DIT, Ireland Duration: 25 Nov 2016 → 25 Nov 2016 |
Conference
Conference | 7th Irish Institute for Metal Based Drugs |
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Country/Territory | Ireland |
City | DIT |
Period | 25/11/16 → 25/11/16 |
Keywords
- STEM engagement
- Higher Education
- second level pupils
- hands-on activities
- Science Foundation Ireland
- SFI-Discover programme