Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki has officially launched the STEM Outreach Experiences platform, a key initiative within the Taranaki Applied Innovation Centre.
This new, user-friendly online platform serves as a central hub for educators in Taranaki to access a wide range of locally relevant STEM learning opportunities, connecting students and teachers with industries and experts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
“A prosperous future for Taranaki starts in our schools, where tomorrow’s innovators are beginning their journey into STEM careers. We know that the best learning happens when students can connect it to the world around them to see how it affects their lives now and in the future,” Thom Adams, Innovation Lead at Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki said.
“The opportunity to engage with enthusiastic experts who want to share their knowledge is sometimes all it takes to encourage a student to consider a career path in STEM.”
Teachers can explore the online platform to discover organisations providing STEM outreach for their upcoming lessons or reach out to the Taranaki Applied Innovation Centre for assistance with curriculum support.
Moreover, Taranaki businesses interested in participating in school outreach receive support, enabling them to collaborate with experienced educators to create engaging and innovative lessons.
“We’re confident that everyone in Taranaki has something to contribute to the growth of our rangatahi; all they need to do is get involved.”
“Whether it’s growing flowers or launching rockets, these experiences can be what starts a student on a lifelong passion,” Adams concluded.