https://stemcoalition.eu/ RSS Feed covering articles and publications of the EU STEM Coalition. en-uk https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/royal-signal-two-out-of-three-dutch-princesses-choose-stem-pathways/ During King’s Day this year on April 27, Princess Ariane of the Netherlands announced she has been admitted to study Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/eu-stem-coalition-general-assembly-april-2026/ April 24, 2026 - The EU STEM Coalition General Assembly 2026 brought members together in Istanbul for two days of reflection, exchange, and forward-looking collaboration. The gathering marked an important moment to reconnect as a network while setting a clear direction for the years ahead. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/artemis-ii-inspiring-europes-next-generation-of-stem-talent/ April 2026 - As Artemis II prepares to return humans to the Moon, the mission ignites a powerful message: STEM education is key to shaping a future where innovation meets responsibility. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/collaborating-to-foster-innovative-stem-education/ April 2026 - Fleur Korte and Matthew Coates from the EU STEM Coalition discuss the importance of collaboration among education providers, industry, and policymakers to promote innovative STEM education. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/girls-day-2026-299-companies-open-doors-to-10-600-girls/ On April 14, 299 companies across the Netherlands in the fields of technology and IT will welcome over 10,600 girls aged 10 to 15 for Girls’ Day. The initiative aims to highlight the excitement and diversity of careers in technology and IT, and to underscore the importance of increasing female representation in these critical sectors. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/connecting-women-in-digital-event-in-brussels/ On Monday 9 March, following International Women’s Day, policymakers, educators, industry leaders and researchers gathered in Brussels with a shared message: Europe cannot afford to leave half of its digital talent unused. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/strengthening-the-bridge-between-stem-and-tvet/ In the first week of March 2026 the EU STEM Coalition visited the United Nations Campus in Bonn, home to UNESCO-UNEVOC, to explore new opportunities for collaboration and to strengthen the connection between our respective networks. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/listen-to-our-podcasts/ This is the start of a podcast series hosted by the EU STEM Coalition. Interviewer Derk Marseille talks to members and stakeholders about their current projects and plans for a more STEM orientated future. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/ On 11 February, the world marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science under the theme Science for Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/general-assembly-22-23-april-2026/ We are pleased to announce that the next EU STEM Coalition General Assembly will take place in Istanbul. Start is on 22 April: End of the day. 23 April: Full-day programme. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/ecsa-skills-strategy-2025/ The 2025 edition of the ECSA Skills Strategy provides an updated assessment of the talent gap in the European semiconductor industry. The report identifies a significant structural issue driven by an ageing workforce and insufficient graduate inflow. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/report-general-assembly-5-6-november-2025/ On the 5th & 6th of November, 2025, The EU STEM Coalition General Assembly took place in Brussels, Belgium. This event gave coalition members the chance to meet in person so as to consider the state of STEM education in Europe, and address matters of internal relevance to the functioning of the network. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/technology-employment-grows-structural-shortages-remain/ In December 2025, Platform Talent for Technology (PTvT) published new findings showing that employment in technology and ICT continues to grow in the Netherlands, while persistent shortages remain a major challenge. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/in-memoriam/ It is with great sadness that we share the news of the loss of our colleague and beloved Director, Beatrice Boots. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/stem-sentiment-barometer-2025-switzerland/ On behalf of ETH Zurich and funded by the Hirschmann Foundation, gfs.bern collected data for the first time in the summer of 2025 for the STEM Mood Barometer, a representative long-term study on the perception of STEM in Switzerland. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/new-report-factors-influencing-stem-participation-and-effective-intervention-strategies/ November 2025 - The European Commission has released a new report, Factors Influencing STEM Participation and Effective Intervention Strategies (2025). Written by Jaime Polanco-Jimenez and Kristof De Witte, the study looks at what encourages – or discourages – young people from choosing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) pathways. It forms part of the Education and Training Monitor 2025. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/eu-stem-coalition-general-assembly-2025-strengthening-europes-stem-ecosystem/ The 5&6 November 2025 General Assembly highlighted the power of collaboration and evidence-based action in shaping Europe’s STEM future. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/eu-stem-coalition-general-assembly-kicks-off-in-brussels/ November 5, 2025 - The EU STEM Coalition kicked off its General Assembly in Brussels with an energetic and inspiring afternoon session. The meeting began with some encouraging updates https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/city-guilds-joins-engineeringuk-in-new-partnership/ November 2025 - EngineeringUK and City & Guilds Foundation announced five-year collaboration aimed at giving secondary-school students broader and deeper access to high-quality STEM experiences.  https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/podcasts/ This is the start of a podcast series hosted by the EU STEM Coalition. Interviewer Derk Marseille talks to members and stakeholders about their current projects and plans for a more STEM orientated future. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/ews/europes-semiconducter-growth-faces-talent-challenge/ October 2025 - Europe’s high-tech ambitions are accelerating, but the continent faces a growing obstacle: a shortage of skilled people. Two recent articles — one published by The European and another by imec — warn that without decisive action, the semiconductor and broader deep-tech sectors risk slowing down. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/accelerating-vocational-excellence-in-the-construction-sector/ October 2025 - This policy report by the European Training Foundation (ETF) explores how Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) can drive a green and inclusive transformation in the construction sector. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/girls-go-circular-is-now-girls-go-stem/ Girls Go Circular will expand and relaunch as Girls Go STEM, a broader STEAM-oriented programme announced on the initiative’s official LinkedIn channel and during the EIT Education & Skills Days in Brussels on 16 October 2025. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/event-recap-accelerating-europes-tech-advantage-through-skills-chips-and-inclusion/ On October 2nd, 2025, the EU STEM Coalition co-hosted the high-level event “Accelerating Europe’s Tech Advantage: Union of Skills for Chips, Tech and Inclusion” in Brussels. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/new-swedish-report-calls-for-structural-change-in-stem-education/ “How to Get More People to Choose STEM” is a new policy brief by Dr Ulrika Sultan, commissioned by Svenskt Näringsliv (the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise) and published in September 2025. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/commission-plans-erasmus-stem-scholarships-from-2028/ September 2025 - The European Commission has announced plans for Erasmus+ STEM scholarships from 2028. Aimed at tackling skills shortages and boosting Europe’s competitiveness, the initiative could become a cornerstone in building a stronger STEM talent pipeline https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/belgium-launches-steminars/ Starting in October 2025, Belgium will host a new monthly lecture series called STEMinars, an initiative of STEM voor de Basis and iSTEM. The program is designed to make STEM expertise more accessible to teachers, school leaders, students in teacher training, and pedagogical coaches. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/sefi-2025-annual-conference-engineering-society-and-the-future-of-stem/ The SEFI Annual Conference 2025 (European Society for Engineering Education) took place from 15-18 September 2025 in Tampere, Finland, bringing together over 400 researchers, educators, students, and professionals. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/where-are-europes-jobs-heading-in-the-next-two-years/ Cedefop’s September 2025 Short-term Anticipation of Skills and VET demand bulletin offers a snapshot of EU labour market trends by occupation and country. It helps policymakers, workers and businesses stay ahead of shifting demand. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/engineering-for-our-life-science-on-stage-germany/ Application deadline for interested teachers: 15 October 2025: Led by Science on Stage Deutschland, this initiative will bring together 23 STEM teachers from across Europe to develop innovative teaching materials. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/germany-crowned-mint-leader-by-oecd-with-focus-on-inspiring-girls-in-stem/ September 2025 - Germany has been recognized as a global leader in MINT (STEM) education. The OECD findings underscore Germany’s effective STEM curriculum and above-average performance among students at various educational levels. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/youth-attitudes-toward-stem-in-sweden--parallels-with-the-dutch-science-and-technology-talent-model-renewal/ September 2025 - The new Swedish report Ungas attityder till STEM (‘Youth Attitudes Toward STEM’) uncovers why young people hesitate to pursue science and technology studies—insights that resonate strongly with the renewed Dutch Science and Technology Talent Model. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/swedish-report-youth-attitudes-toward-stem-in-sweden/ This report, produced by Ungdomsbarometern,and published in May 2024 builds on decades of youth surveys (since 1991). It explores how young people aged 15–24 view science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, using large-scale surveys, focus groups, and interviews. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/flanders-raises-the-bar-new-minimum-learning-goals-put-stem-at-the-core-of-primary-education/ Starting in September 2025, new minimum learning goals will be introduced across primary education, placing STEM firmly at the heart of the curriculum from the very beginning. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/stem-and-steam-conference-university-of-helsinki--15-august-2025/ On 15 August 2025, the University of Helsinki hosted a major conference on STEM and STEAM education at its Kumpula campus (Chemicum). The event brought together researchers, educators, and policymakers to explore new directions in interdisciplinary teaching and learning, with a particular focus on the integration of the arts into science and technology education. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/eu-stem-coalition-responds-to-eu-budget-proposal-for-2028-2034/ Last week (July 16, 2025) the European Commission presented its proposal for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). In response, the EU STEM Coalition has released a statement with a clear message. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/transforming-science-education-in-finland/ Achievements and Outcomes of the 2021–2024 National Task - The Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland, granted LUMA Centre Finland a second consecutive National Task for 2021–2024. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/eu-stem-coalition-welcomes-new-eu-life-sciences-strategy/ July 2, 2025 - Beatrice Boots, Chair of the EU STEM Coalition, welcomed the “Choose Europe for Life Sciences” strategy as a bold step forward for Europe’s innovation agenda. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/europe-has-the-talent-now-lets-unlock-it/ Executive Vice-President Roxana Minzatu opened the 13th National STEM Summit on 24 June 2025 in Berlin. “Europe has the talent — now we must unlock it. And to do this, we need you: educators, researchers, employers. The Union of Skills is a team effort.” https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/launch-of-frances-year-of-engineering-2025-2026/ Paris, July 2025 - France has officially launched the Year of Engineering 2025–2026, a nationwide initiative dedicated to showcasing the essential role of engineering in shaping a more sustainable, innovative, and resilient society. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/french-report-the-engineering-field-multiplying-our-ambitions/ Issued by Institut Montaigne - an independent French think tank, this policy report (published in May 2025) addresses policymakers, educators, and industry leaders with a stark message: France is not training enough engineers and technicians to sustain its economic ambitions. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/stakeholder-forum-2025-working-together-for-the-future-of-digital-education/ On 24 June 2025, more than 300 participants gathered in Brussels for the Digital Education Stakeholder Forum for marking four years of progress under the EU’s Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027). https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/podcast-steminist-voices-to-spotlight-inspiring-women-in-stem/ Trisha Singh, student at Greenwood High International School in India, launched her podcast STEMinist Voices to spotlight inspiring women in STEM from around the world. In her latest episode, she sits down with Dr Ulrika Sultan from Sweden. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/billions-into-stem-collaboration-at-the-heart-of-europes-future/ June 24, 2025 - At the 13th National MINT Summit 2025 in Berlin — attended by two German ministers — Germany underlined its strong ambition to place MINT/STEM at the core of its future education and science policies. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/denmarks-astra-is-launching-a-new-strategy-for-2025-2028/ May 2025 - In Denmark, Astra is launching a new strategy for 2025-2028 to strengthen teaching and promote interest in the natural sciences in a complex and changing world. This must be done through long-term solutions that create participation across geographical, social and professional boundaries. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/introducing-the-zero-barriers-in-k-12-stem-education-sourcebook/ June 2025- The Zero Barriers in K–12 STEM Education Sourcebook, a new resource offering practical guidance and powerful first-hand stories on creating inclusive STEM learning environments. June 2025 https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/stem-and-steam-education-and-disciplinary-integration-a-guide-to-informed-policy-action/ Published on the European Commission’s JRC Publications Repository (april 2025), this article explores how integrated STEM and STEAM education can nurture students’ intrinsic motivation to learn, grow, and engage with the world around them. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/working-smarter-to-promote-stem-education-across-europe/ June 2025 - Published by Futurum Careers in their inspiring Change Makers section, this article highlights the transformative work of the STEM Coalition – a powerful network of organisations committed to advancing STEM education. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/europe-is-short-2-million-stem-professionals/ Europe faces a critical shortage of STEM professionals. To meet this challenge, the EU’s plan combines education reform with international talent attraction, aiming to build a robust, skilled workforce ready to drive innovation and economic growth well into the future. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/science-on-stage-at-npse-2025-teachers-empowering-teachers/ From 19–21 March 2025, educators from across Europe and beyond gathered in Florence and online for the 14th edition of the New Perspectives in Science Education (NPSE) conference. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/our-official-position-paper-on-the-eu-stem-education-strategic-plan/ May 2025 - The EU STEM Coalition welcomes the European Commission’s renewed focus on STEM education. The Strategic Plan offers a powerful opportunity to align local, national, and European efforts — but to make it truly effective, we need to make sure the implementation is bottom-up, inclusive, and data-driven. In our position paper, we call for... https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/girls-in-the-eu-show-strong-digital-content-creation-skills-but-gender-gap-in-coding-remains/ On the occasion of the International Day of Girls in ICT (24 April, 2025), new Eurostat data highlights that girls aged 16–19 in the EU show higher digital content creation skills than the general population https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/position-paper-eu-stem-coalition-on-the-stem-education-strategic-plan/ May 2025 - The EU STEM Coalition strongly supports the newly released STEM Education Strategic Plan by the European Commission. This plan marks an important step towards aligning national efforts, enhancing the visibility of STEM education, and building a resilient, innovative Europe. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/report-general-assembly-23-24-april-2025/ On the 23rd & 24th of April, 2025, The EU STEM Coalition General Assembly took place in The Hague, The Netherlands. This event gave coalition members the chance to meet in person so as to consider the state of STEM education in Europe, and address matters of internal relevance to the functioning of the network. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/young-innovators-shine-at-hungarys-first-national-steam-festival/ On April 11, 2025, Óbuda University in Budapest hosted Hungary’s inaugural National STEAM Festival, bringing together over 200 young talents and their dedicated teachers from across Europe. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/new-book-full-steam-ahead/ This practical book explores why STEAM is important in early childhood education and care (ECEC) and how educators can introduce STEAM activities into the early years environment to support the learning and development of children aged 0 – 6. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/dutch-team-shines-at-first-lego-league-world-festival-in-houston/ May 2025 - The Dutch team Aqua Stars from Eindhoven has won the Gracious Professionalism® Award at the FIRST® LEGO® League World Festival in Houston, Texas. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/nataliya-limonova-shares-ukraines-story-of-determination-at-general-assembly/ April 23, 2025 - Nataliya Limonova, Chairwoman of the EdTech Ukraine Association, delivered a powerful speech during the EU STEM Coalition General Assembly. Limonova shared how STEM and EdTech in Ukraine have become vital instruments for protecting education and rebuilding society amidst the ongoing war. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/eu-stem-coalition-general-assembly-meeting-2025-in-full-swing/ April 24, 2025 - More than 50 participants gathered in The Hague, the Netherlands on Wednesday April 23rd. The General Assembly is hosted by the EU Stem Coalition and Platform Talent voor Technologie. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/visit-of-european-commissioner-roxana-minzatu-to-the-duurzaamheidsfabriek/ On March 27, 2025 European Commissioner Roxana Minzatu visited the Duurzaamheidsfabriek (Sustainability Factory), accompanied by Minister of Education Eppo Bruins. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/overcoming-gender-disparities-in-the-digital-sector-launch-of-the-women-in-digital-project/ On February 6, 2025 the European Vocational Training Association (EVTA) proudly hosted the Kick-off meeting for the Women in Digital (WiD) project, an ambitious initiative aimed at closing the gender gap in the ICT sector. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/monitoring-instrument-dashboard-education-job-market-technology/ The Education-Job Market Technology Dashboard is executed on behalf of the Dutch Government by Platform Talent for Technology, which focuses on promoting technological talent in the Netherlands. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/stem-education-a-strategic-asset-in-europes-defence-readiness/ 28 March 2025 - Last week’s release of the White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030 marks a turning point for Europe’s security strategy—and STEM education is a central pillar of this transformation. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/cove-europe-working-together-for-better-stem-education/ 21 March 2025 - Actieplan Groene & Digitale Banen published an article on CoVE Europe, featuring an interview with Beatrice Boots about the initiative and its mission to improve STEM education through collaboration. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/-the-eu-china-great-wall-seminar/ 19 March 2025 - The EU - China Great Wall seminar on “How to Realise a More Inclusive STEM Education and Increase the Participation of Women” took place on 15 and 16 October 2024. The seminar focused on strategies to create a more inclusive education in STEM disciplines and increase the participation of women. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/estonias-ai-leap-a-bold-step-toward-ai-powered-education/ 10 March 2025 - Estonia, known for its strong digital infrastructure, is taking a major step forward in education with its new initiative, ‘AI Leap’. This ambitious program aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into schools, helping students and teachers prepare for a future where AI skills will be essential. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/-stem-education-strategic-plan/ 10 March 2025 - Communication on the European Union's strategic plan to address critical challenges in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. This plan is part of the Union of Skills strategy. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/stem-education-as-cornerstone-of-the-union-of-skills/ 5 March 2025 - STEM Education as cornerstone of the Union of Skills: The EU Commission proposed a number of new targets by 2030 in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/the-art-of-inclusion-eu-moves-to-empower-girls-in-science/ March 2025 - EU-funded researchers are using art to create a more inclusive and engaging science education experience for all students, free from the constraints of stereotypes. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/changing-the-equation-securing-stem-futures-for-women/ February 2025 - Women and girls remain less likely than men and boys to advance to the next stage of their education or career in STEM, despite equal capacity. To close the gender gap, STEM studies and careers must be made possible and worthwhile, as a competitive choice for girls and women. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/advancing-stem-education-in-europe-key-insights-from-our-meeting-in-brussels/ On February 21, 2025, the EU STEM Coalition met with Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, cabinet member of EU Commissioner Roxana Minzatu (People, Skills, and Preparedness) in Brussels. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/swedens-new-stem-strategy-strengthening-education-from-preschool-to-university/ This week, Sweden’s Minister for Education Johan Pehrson unveiled the government’s STEM strategy, aiming to boost education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across all levels in Sweden. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/interdisciplinary-mint-formats-in-higher-education-what-germany-hopes-to-learn-from-other-countries/ February 2025 - Key insights from the latest study commissioned by the German Stifterverband, *Interdisziplinäre MINT-Formate in der Hochschule*. This research delves into innovative ways of integrating interdisciplinary approaches into STEM (MINT) education, with the aim of addressing Germany’s STEM talent shortage and preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow’s workforce. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/2025-international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/ On February 11, 2025, the world commemorated the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a United Nations-designated observance that underscores the critical role women and girls play in science and technology. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/girls-women-in-stem-what-to-know-and-what-to-do-next/ February 2025 - A research paper on the most effective ways to involve girls and women in STEM. This research was done with the support of members of the EU STEM Coalition, and will be relevant to schools as well as national and European level governing bodies. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/ecsa-skills-strategy-2024/ January 2025 - This report is a guiding force for the project and the result of a comprehensive examination of the European semiconductor ecosystem. In the quantitative analysis, readers will discover the hard data behind the forecasted job demand, projected job offers, and finally how large will the talent gap be? https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/commissioner-roxana-minzatu-visits-students-from-warsaw-university-of-technology/ Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu's first Youth Policy Dialogue took take place in Warsaw on 20th January 2025 where she met 18 young people to discuss topics that matter to them, focusing on digital and media literacy skills among young people as a way to fight disinformation. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/exciting-developments-for-education-in-europe/ The new EU Commission has announced plans to work on several key initiatives for education, including the Union of Skills and a dedicated STEM Education Strategic Plan. This aligns with the Draghi Report's recommendations on strengthening European competitiveness. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/-cedefops-labour-and-skills-shortage-index-lssi/ Cedefop's newly released Labour and Skills Shortage Index (LSSI) offers critical insights into the growing skill gaps across Europe, focusing on key sectors like ICT and STEM, which are essential for Europe's green and digital transitions. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/budapest-hub-of-europe-steam-collaboration/ On December 12-13, Budapest became a focal point for STEAM education and innovation, hosting the EU STEM Coalition Pre-Conference Meeting and the Hungarian STEM Platform Conference. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/no-teens-no-tech-how-shortages-of-young-workers-hinder-firm-technology-investments/ Firms in developed countries face increasing shortages of young workers. This paper studies the importance of young workers, particularly vocational trainees, for firm technology investments https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/podcast-how-to-close-stem-gender-gap/ December 2024 - In this episode of Top Class, Beatrice Boots (Director of the Dutch STEM Platform PTvT and Chair of the EU STEM Coalition) and Priscilla Wanjiku Gatonye (Program Officer for Inclusion and Youth at UNESCO’s International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training), tell why increasing female participation in STEM subjects should be a priority. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/our-highlights-from-eminent-2024-in-brussels/ EMINENT is the Experts Meeting in Education Networking annual event organised by European Schoolnet (EUN). This year’s conference, “Inspiring a better future with STEM education,” brought together educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore how STEM can fuel innovation and tackle global challenges. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/swedish-stem-conference-malm--27-november-2024/ The National Swedish STEM Conference 2024 in Malmö brought together prominent international experts who shared their experiences and insights on how to work strategically with STEM issues. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/steam-jamboree/ The STEAM+ project aims to provide policy instruments for developing Transdisciplinary Talent Programs, to prepare new generations for the challenges of our time. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/interview-with-dirk-bochar--engineers-europe/ We interviewed Mr. Dirk Bochar, Secretary General of ENGINEERS EUROPE. We spoke with him about the added value of the EU STEM Coalition, the “Engineers4Europe” project and his advice to STEM platforms all over Europe.  https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/interview-with-stefanie-schlunk-from-science-on-stage-europe/ Science on Stage Europe is a network of STEM teachers from primary to secondary school which is aimed at exchanging new ideas, as well as best practces in the field of STEM educaton. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/stimulating-stem-learning-ecosystems-in-europe-lessons-learned-from-research-practice/ This paper is explaining the development of STEM learning ecosystems and how they can support the growth and development of the interest of STEM studies. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/the-report-reclaiming-europes-edge-competitiveness-through-stem-talent/ December 2024 - ANE presents a detailed analysis of the STEM skills shortage and its impact on Europe’s global standing, urging immediate policy interventions. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/newsletters/ Stay Ahead in the World of STEM – Subscribe to the EU STEM Coalition Newsletter and find the previous newsletters here! https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/monitoring-instrument-neap/ The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) provides important information about student academic achievement and learning experiences in various subjects. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/monitoring-instrument-technology-pact-monitor/ The Technology Pact Monitor is the main instrument for monitoring the progress towards the objectives of the Dutch national STEM strategy. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/monitoring-instrument-integrated-university-information-system-siiu/ The SIIU is the platform for collection, processing, analysis and dissemination of data from the Spanish University System. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/trends-in-international-mathematics-and-science-study-timss/ Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) looks at trends in international science and mathematics. It has been administered by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) at Boston college in the United States.  https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/memorandum-towards-better-stem-policies-and-implementation-recommendations-for-the-next-steps/ The EU STEM Coalition report highlights the critical role of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in addressing the pressing challenges faced by Europe. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/gem-report-advocacy-brief-support-girls-and-women-to-pursue-stem-subjects-and-careers/ The GEM Report’s new advocacy brief, Support Girls and Women to Pursue STEM Subjects and Careers, emphasizes the crucial role education plays in creating a gender-equal future in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/podcast-how-to-close-the-stem-gender-gap/ In this episode of Top Class, Beatrice Boots (Chair of the EU STEM Coalition) and Priscilla Wanjiku Gatonye (UNESCO’s International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training), tell OECD Editor Duncan Crawford that increasing female participation in STEM subjects should be a priority. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/europe-needs-to-make-its-stem-strategy-a-reality-now/ Key European industry groups, including industriAll Europe, ECEG, and Ceemet, are calling on the European Commission to accelerate its STEM strategy across Member States. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/mint-report-germanys-ability-to-innovate-in-danger/ Despite the slowdown in the economy, there is a shortage of around 209,200 STEM specialists in the German labor market, according to the latest STEM Autumn Report from the Institute of German Industry. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/round-table-on-missing-data-in-stem-education/ The round table meeting on missing data in Europe consisted of presentations on national data collection as well as international data collection. July 2023 https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/mint-report-germanys-ability-to-innovate-in-danger/ MINT Report: Germany's ability to innovate in danger: 209,000 skilled workers in STEM professions are missing. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/two-teen-girls-prove-the-pythagorean-theorem-in-a-new-way/ Two high school students from New Orleans, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson, have amazed the math world by proving the Pythagorean Theorem using trigonometry—a method that was thought impossible for 2,000 years. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/news/unlocking-the-future-getting-more-girls-into-stem/ On May 28, 2024, Dr. Ulrika Sultan shared a summary of two recent Swedish reports on STEM, released by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) and Teknikföretagen. Both reports focus on how to increase young people’s—especially girls’—interest and participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/cedefop/ Cedefop - The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training - embarked on a mission to transform vocational education and training and skills for Europe’s future and prosperity. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/katapult-impact-report-2021/ We say it everywhere: Katapult is on the move. When research figures confirm this, we can't believe our luck. You see, it really is true, the Katapult network works! https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/interview-beatrice-boots-european-countries-join-forces-working-together-to-combat-skills-shortages-in-stem-professions/ Director of the EU STEM Coalition, Beatrice Boots, was interviewed by the German magazine ‘’Niederlande Nachrichten’’. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/round-table-on-the-green-shift/ The importance of Green Skills and challenges in STEM https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/round-table-on-social-inclusion/ Round Table on the topic of inclusion through STEM and VET Education. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/roundtable-on-closing-the-gap-between-education-and-industry/ a roundtable on the topic of public private partnerships towards education. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/policy-brief-strengthening-steam-education-in-the-european-union/ In 2018, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) issued an opinion titled “Strengthening STE(A)M Education in the EU” (published in the Official Journal C 404/06, November 2019). Authored by Csaba Borboly, Regional Councillor of Harghita (Romania), the document provides non-binding policy recommendations. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/untangling-the-nordic-gender-equality-paradox/ This research sheds light on the unexpected Nordic STEM gender gap by examining Eurostat data, and then illustrating that data through interviews which were conducted with members of several Nordic institutions who are active in the field of STEM education. https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/position-paper-recommendations-on-increasing-the-scale-and-impact-of-eu-initiatives-in-ste-a-m-education/ This position paper provides recommendations on how the EU could leverage the existing large-scale national and regional programme infrastructure - in particular those managed by the national and regional STEM platform organisations - to increase the impact of EU-level initiatives in STE(A)M.  https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/round-table-on-deep-tech-talent-initiative/ The Round Table goal was to discuss the EU STEM Coalition's follow-up to EIT's invitation to pledge support to the newly created 'Deep Tech Talent Initiative' (DTTI) https://www.stemcoalition.eu/publications/round-table-on-climate-diversity-and-the-role-of-stem/ The goal of the meeting is to present and discuss the EU STEM Coalition’s concept-position paper on the topic of the role of STEM in the transition to environmentally sustainable societies.