• Source: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network

      • 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 in science and engineering-related subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and (eventually) work.


      History


      It is based at Woolgate Exchange near Moorgate tube station in London and was established in 1996. The chief executive is Kirsten Bodley. The STEMNET offices are housed within the Engineering Council.


      Function


      Its chief aim is to interest children in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Primary school children can start to have 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.


      STEM ambassadors


      To promote STEM subjects and encourage young people to take up jobs in these areas, STEMNET have around 30,000 ambassadors across the UK. these come from a wide selection of the STEM industries and include TV personalities like Rob Bell.


      Funding


      STEMNET used to receive funding from the Department for Education and Skills. Since June 2007, it receives funding from the Department for Children, Schools and Families and Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, since STEMNET sits on the chronological dividing point (age 16) of both of the new departments.


      See also


      The WISE Campaign
      Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
      National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics
      Association for Science Education
      Glossary of areas of mathematics
      Glossary of astronomy
      Glossary of biology
      Glossary of chemistry
      Glossary of engineering
      Glossary of physics


      References




      External links


      Official website
      DIUS page
      STEM Partnerships (extensive background educational information)

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