The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology event, Examining Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Education for Ages 14-19, has been scheduled to coincide with the publication of two POSTnotes on science education, one on Informal STEM Education and the other on STEM Education 14-19.
The seminar will feature keynote speeches from a number of leading experts in science education, focusing on the state of national STEM education and policies aimed at encouraging greater participation. It will provide an opportunity to discuss the various initiatives taking place and the policy challenges that lie ahead.
The event will be chaired by Dr Therese Coffey MP and feature keynote speeches from:
- Professor Sir John Holman, University of York, former Director of the National Science Learning Centre and National STEM Director
- Mr Tim Oates, Director of Assessment Research and Development, Cambridge Assessments and Chair of the National Curriculum Review Expert Panel
- Mr Dennis Opposs, Director of Standards and Head of Qualification Monitoring, Ofqual
- Mr Richard Needham, Chair of The Association of Science Education
- Dr Penny Fidler, Chief Executive Officer, The Association for Science and Discovery Centres
The event takes place on Tuesday 14th June, 12-2pm in the Atlee Suite, Portcullis House.
If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] to register your interest.