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CleverTap Partners With Barefoot Edu To Promote STEM Education In Mumbai
April 18, 2023 | BW Online Bureau
With the help of this partnership, the startups intend is to develop fully operational STEM labs in 12 low-fee private schools.
STEM Metaverse Launches Summer Camp To Inspire Young Learners Through Play-Based Learning
Apr 18, 2023 | India Education Diary
With the help of this partnership, the startups intend is to develop fully operational STEM labs in 12 low-fee private schools.
School students got up close with STEM at the ‘G20-Ignite’ Science & Technology Fair at IIT Gandhinagar
April 17, 2023 | campusvarta.com
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) organised ‘G20-Ignite’, a uniquely designed Science & Technology Fair, for school students of classes 10 to 12, on April 15, 2023. Hundreds of school students visited and participated in the Fair with their parents, teachers, and guardians to engage with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and experience IITGN’s unique research projects and curriculum.
5 essential STEM education reads
April 17, 2023 | eSchool News
There’s no disputing STEM education’s role in today’s schools–here are some of the most important STEM concepts today
STEM Metaverse: How edtech impacts Indian teaching
April 15, 2023 | Hans News Service
As India continues to embrace technology in all aspects of life, it’s no surprise that the field of education is also undergoing a major transformation
Which countries' students are getting most involved in STEM?
March 20, 2023 | The World Economic Forum
Many countries have tried to increase the number of graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to help various growing industries.
Students in Malaysia and Tunisia are among the most likely to graduate in a STEM field, according to UNESCO statistics.
Other countries with a strong share of STEM graduates are the United Arab Emirates and South Korea, while Western Europe and the US have lower numbers.
NASA Selects 21 New Learning Projects to Engage Students in STEM
March 16, 2023 | NASA
NASA is awarding more than $3.8 million to 21 museums, science centers, and other informal education institutions for projects designed to bring the excitement of space science to communities across the nation and broaden student participation in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
International Women’s Day 2023: What is the gender gap in STEM?
March 9, 2023 | The Indian Express
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – collectively termed the STEM fields – continue to be dominated by men. Given the pervasive influence of STEM fields in modern life, women’s underrepresentation in these fields poses a major challenge.
Why India needs to focus on math in STEM to tackle real-world problems
March 2, 2023 | India Today Education Desk
STEM education can open a world of opportunities for students. But the success of this endeavour hinges on our ability to harness the power of mathematics. All you need to know.
3 lesser known countries and most popular countries for courses in STEM
February 26, 2023 | India Today
STEM courses have always ranked high, especially when it comes to studying abroad plans. STEM graduates will always be essential in the current digital era. Graduates can grow professionally and personally with a degree in a STEM field from an accredited international university. STEM courses have proven to be highly useful for all kinds of business and employment opportunities, whether in the US, UK or any other European country.
Scientific breakthroughs, systemic barriers: Women in STEM
February 25, 2023 | Deccan Herald
Women cannot be taken onboard a warship’. Aeronautics engineer Nemichandra of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) had a unique problem to face in the 1990s when she arrived in Mumbai as the only woman on a team tasked with integrating the advanced torpedo system on a Chetak helicopter.
Internationalisation of Higher Education in India
February 24, 2023 | Iqbaljeet Singh Bains | Invest India
Indian students going abroad for higher studies, especially in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and management domains is not a new phenomenon. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, there has been a 73 percent increase in Indian students going abroad i.e., from 3,71,506 students in 2016 to 6,46,206 students till November 2022. India has been trying to work on a framework that could serve as a gateway to facilitate foreign students for higher education in the country. At the same time, India is also trying to open doors for Indian students and academics to get international exposure.
Back your dreams of studying in the UK with the right Scholarships!
February 24, 2023 | news18.com
With world-renowned universities, vibrant culture and diverse population, it’s no wonder why the UK is such a popular destination for international students.
OP Jindal Global University partners with University of Virginia, plans to offer STEM programmes
February 24, 2023 | Financial Express
The partnership aims to provide a platform for exchanging students and scholars, conducting collaborative research on global issues and broadening UVA’s involvement in India.
Life in a Foreign University: ‘Why investing in STEM education from Israel is a good choice,’ explains this Indian student
February 23, 2023 | The Indian Express
From world-class lab equipment, expertise from professors or the warmth of locals towards Indians, Bhupesh Meher tells us why studying in Israel has benefitted his educational and professional growth.
Melbourne University Announces Admissions: Check Details Here
February 23, 2023 | KL News Network
The University of Melbourne, Australia is inviting applications for Masters’s and Doctorate programmes. Students with excellent academic records will be selected for a fully funded scholarship without any separate application. The last date to apply for admission is October 31, 2023.
IISc hosts 2-day I-STEM conclave for women researchers
February 21, 2023 | The Times of India
The India Science, Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM) organised the Tech Management Conclave 2023 beginning Tuesday at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) here for scientifically inclined women researchers across India.
What does a 21st-century research and science system look like?
February 20, 2023 | Times Higher Education / University of Auckland
Jim Metson explores what is needed from universities and government to create a transformative research, science and innovation sector in New Zealand
Graduate route visa, scholarships; how UK is a major draw for international students
February 13, 2023 | The Indian Express
While the marked rise of Indian students opting for higher education in the UK can be attributed to various factors, one highly important reason could be the introduction of the graduate route. (Graphics by Angshuman Maity)
TCS named to world’s most admired companies list by Fortune Magazine
February 03, 2023 | FPJ Web Desk
Companies are evaluated based on criteria such as innovation, social responsibility, quality of management, global competitiveness, talent management, and quality of products/services.
Why is it important to have more women in STEM fields? Know how to apply for British Council scholarship for women in STEM
January 31, 2023 | India Today Web Desk
By India Today Web Desk: In India, women account for about 43 percent of all Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) graduates in India, according to the All-India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report 2019-20. However, just 14 percent of them pursue scientific research in universities and institutions.
Breaking the glass ceiling: More Indian women embracing STEM
January 27, 2023 | Mint
Societal prejudice that women are not good at science and mathematics is a major factor militating against their enrolment in ‘hard’ subjects
Just In! 4 Trends Shaping #STEM Education
January 26, 2023 | Forbes
Here’s an exclusive sneak peek into the STEM education trends that my organization, Beyond100K, compiles annually. The trends in this synthesis, drawing from hundreds of conversations, surveys, and more, will define STEM and education this year.
Solvay and UNESCO launch STEM education program in Asia
January 24, 2023 | Solvey.com
The partnership aims at developing education programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for students in India, Indonesia and South Korea to help preserve the environment.
Big push for education: PM Modi takes steps to allow Yale, Oxford and Stanford to set campuses in India
Jan 6, 2023 | Times Now
India is currently ranked 101 among 133 nations in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index of 2022 which measures a nation’s ability to grow, attract and retain talent, said reports.
Modi’s Rs 20,000 crore green hydrogen mission gets Cabinet nod; PLI scheme in offing for manufacturing base
January 4, 2023 | The Financial Express
Rs 17,490 crore from the sanctioned amount will be allocated for strategic interventions, while Rs 1,466 crore will be used to conduct pilot projects, and Rs 800 crore for R&D component.
Indian Science Congress: PM Modi highlights India’s tryst with scientific approach
Jan 3, 2023 | The Financial Express
The Prime Minister underlined the role of scientific strength in India’s development story over the next 25 years. He emphasised the need to buttress the scientific approach by applying various techniques of research-led development.
Science, innovation in 2023 will define India’s picture in 2047: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Jan 1, 2023 | The Print
Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that science, technology and innovation in 2023 will define India’s picture in 2047.
PM Modi to address 108th Indian Science Congress on Tuesday
Jan 1, 2023 | The Financial Express
Participants are slated to discuss ways to increase the number of women in higher rungs of teaching, research, and industry, the PMO statement said.
Converting waste to energy: a sugar mill finds a new way
Dec 25, 2022 | The Indian Express
Bhairavnath B Thombare, chairman and managing director of the mill, said this technology will help mills reutilise the agricultural waste which so far has only been used as manure.
Parliament Winter Session: For greater scientific exposure India collaborates with global institutions
Dec 23, 2022 | NewsOnAIR
The Government of India is taking a number of steps to promote science and technology in the country, especially focusing on developing a scientific bent of mind among the youth. Rajya Sabha, the upper house of parliament, was informed by the concerned minister that the government has collaborated with a number of international institutions to facilitate Indian students for their research in science. Dr Jitendra Singh said that 363 research scholars pursued their research in science during the last three years in these institutions.
Women enrolment in IITs climbs to 20% in 2021-22; What Policies are shaping these trends?
Dec 16, 2022 | NewsOnAIR
As a result of Good Government initiatives, female enrolment in technical institutes has seen a spike in the last few years. With the rapid digital transformation of the country, the demand for a technologically competent employee base is increasing, accelerating the need to bridge gender disparity in such areas of study.
Social Welfare Dept Schools: TCS to bolster students’ learning, prepare them for future
Nov 23, 2022 | Hindustan Times News
The social welfare department signed a memorandum of understanding with Tata Consultancy Services to promote logical thinking among the students enrolled in its schools, on Tuesday
The importance of starting STEM learning early
Nov 22, 2022 | SmartBrief
As we watch exciting updates from the science world — such as breathtaking images of the iconic Pillars of Creation by the James Webb Telescope or the slow methodical crawl of a Mars rover — it seems these discoveries and developments are primed to share with students.
Six Superstars Of STEM
Nov 19, 2022
Six of our early career researchers across the sciences have been named as Superstars of STEM in recognition of their scientific research and science outreach.
Rising relevance of STEM education in academia
Sep 15, 2022 | India Today
India has come up with its own STEM India Foundation to support the teachers in the process of preparing students to ideate, innovate and create in the four domains – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Updating Indian higher education by applying STEM
Oct 31, 2022 | Times Now News
STEM education encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, hone scientific temperament, and deploy creativity in solving real-time issues
Quad leaders launch STEM fellowship programme
May 24, 2022 | Hindustan Times News
The first-of-its-kind scholarship programme aims to bring together the top minds of the Quad members in science and technology
Why innovation needs to be the core of STEM education
Sep 5, 2022 | Times of India
India has grown up to be ranked 46th among the 132 economies featured in the global innovation index 2021. Although on the one hand we are scaling up the ladder globally, there is a lack of skilled workforce to sustain the startup culture to build the economy.