Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
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The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network or STEMNET is an educational charity in the United Kingdom that seeks to encourage participation at school and college into science and engineering-related subjects and (eventually) work.
and was established in 1996. The Chief Executive is Yvonne Baker. The STEMNET offices are housed within the Engineering Council.
and Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
, since STEMNET sits on the chronological dividing point (age 16) of both of the new departments.
History
It is based at Weston House near Holborn tube stationHolborn tube station
Holborn is a station of the London Underground in Holborn in London, located at the junction of High Holborn and Kingsway. Situated on the Piccadilly Line and on the Central Line , it is the only station common to the two lines, although the two lines cross each other three times elsewhere...
and was established in 1996. The Chief Executive is Yvonne Baker. The STEMNET offices are housed within the Engineering Council.
Function
Its chief aim is to get children interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics. Primary school children can start to get an interest in these subjects, leading secondary school pupils to choose science A levels, which will lead to a science career. It supports the After School Science and Engineering Clubs at schools. There are also nine regional Science Learning Centres.Funding
It used to receive funding from the Department for Education and Skills. Since June 2007, it receives funding from the Department for Children, Schools and FamiliesDepartment for Children, Schools and Families
The Department for Children, Schools and Families was a department of the UK government, between 2007 and 2010, responsible for issues affecting people in England up to the age of 19, including child protection and education...
and Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills was a UK government department created on 28 June 2007 to take over some of the functions of the Department of Education and Skills and of the Department of Trade and Industry. In June 2009 it was merged into the newly formed Department for...
, since STEMNET sits on the chronological dividing point (age 16) of both of the new departments.
See also
- The WISE CampaignThe WISE CampaignThe WISE Campaign encourages young women, under 19 years old, to value and pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths or Construction related courses in School or College and move on into related careers...
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilEngineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilThe Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council is a British Research Council that provides government funding for grants to undertake research and postgraduate degrees in engineering and the physical sciences , mainly to universities in the United Kingdom...
- National Centre for Excellence in Teaching MathematicsNational Centre for Excellence in Teaching MathematicsThe National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics is an institution set up in the wake of the Smith Report to improve mathematics teaching in England....
- Association for Science EducationAssociation for Science EducationThe Association for Science Education is a professional association in the United Kingdom for teachers of science. It formed in 1963, and currently has 29,692 members.-Aims:The ASE has three main aims to promote education by:...
External links
- STEMNET
- DCSF page
- DIUS page
- STEM Partnerships (extensive background educational information)
- Science Learning Centres