With an average annual return of 12%, engineering and computer science graduates see the biggest return on investment (World Economic Forum, 2016)
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)
Greater access to STEM and computer science studies is key for the inclusion of women in the digital economy (G7, 2017)
Due to the increasing digitisation of society and the world of work the demand for STEM skills will only intensify (BusinessEurope, 2018)
The educational system needs to fully embrace digital technologies and update teaching methodologies to prepare students for their digital future (ERT, 2017)

Promoting gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers

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European Parliament

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10 June 2021

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Policy and strategy

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European Parliament resolution of 10 June 2021 on promoting gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers (2019/2164(INI). This resolution outlines a variety of points related to gender equality in STEM. The resolution refers to the EU STEM Coalition in point 15. For the full text of the resolution, please see the link above.

Promoting gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers

Promoting gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers

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