EFDN STEM Network Conference Programme unveiled
EFDN is pleased to announce the agenda for its virtual EFDN STEM Network Conference to be held on Thursday, 28 January 2pm – 4pm (CET). All EFDN members are invited to participate in the conference. Registration is still open until 26 January 12.00 noon (CET).
20 clubs from all across Europe have signed up so far. Not only partners in our new EFDN STEM Football & Education programme are among them but also other clubs who are interested in STEM education, for example, Malmö FF and SL Benfica.
Schedule
- Introduction by EFDN regarding the purpose of the STEM Network (2pm – 2.10pm, CET)
- European Schoolnet: Detailed outline on STEM as a topic, the benefits, practical implementation (2.10pm – 2.30pm)
- Sphero Sports: Delivering STEM programmes as a sports foundation, school or CSR driven organisation (2.30pm – 2.50pm)
- Short 10-minute break
- PSV Eindhoven and Brainport: A STEM based collaboration (3pm – 3.20pm)
- Discussion and feedback groups (3.20pm – 4pm)
EFDN members can register here.
- Deadline: 26 January at 12.00 noon (CET)
Why deliver STEM Education programmes?
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – is the field that helps children learn how to program, make codes, and understand technological devices. Statistics tell us there are currently more than a million job vacancies in the STEM industry, while at the same time only 16% of college students graduate in STEM fields or subjects. Demand for STEM jobs increased three times between 2000 and 2010, and continues to grow, with many new fields and professions emerging each day.
Football & STEM Education expert Matt Mead, from our partner Sphero Sports, has explained the other day why especially football organisations should engage in STEM programmes. Read more here.
