STEM South West conducted research as part of the 2024 Expo, which found that 88% of respondents said they would be more likely to study STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) subjects and courses after attending this event.
This year, STEM South West are planning further growth and expansion of this pivotal STEM event in 2025.
Mary Good, Chair of STEM South West, spoke of the significance of empowering the next generation,
“For students, STEM is not just a pathway to incredible careers but a chance to contribute to solving the world’s most urgent problems – from healthcare and climate change to housing and energy.
The pathways available to STEM careers are diverse and abundant, that lead to careers ranging from cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and robotics, to groundbreaking work in healthcare and environmental science. By highlighting these opportunities, we can inspire students to envision themselves as the innovators and problem-solvers of tomorrow.”
STEM Education: The Key to Ireland’s Future Success
To maintain its position as a global hub for innovation, STEM Southwest estimates that at least 35% of Ireland’s 964,000 primary and secondary students will need to pursue STEM education. Current participation trends at the third level show approximately 30% of students studying STEM, with female participation growing steadily at 40% of STEM students.STEM Report 2024 - Coding Ireland