Web portal for parents launched to promote STEM talent
As part of their partnership, ETH Zurich and UBS are launching an information portal for parents on STEM topics.?
The information portal is aimed at parents and guardians of children aged 8 to 12. It provides accessible and varied information on what STEM skills are and why they are crucial for the future. In addition to brief explanations of STEM skills, known as ‘superpowers’, the portal also features profiles of professionals working in STEM fields and lots of ideas for STEM activities with children.
The platform addresses parents because interest in STEM topics does not only arise at school and in lecture halls, but also at home, through joint discovery, experimentation, questioning and amazement. Project manager Laurence Kissling says: "Parents have a significant influence on their children's educational and career choices. However, many families lack confidence and low-threshold access to STEM topics. That is why it is essential to raise their awareness of the importance of STEM skills."
The external page UP4mint platform therefore shows where STEM skills are useful in everyday life and how easy it is to promote them. In this way, the platform aims to motivate parents and caregivers to encourage their children to acquire these future-oriented skills.
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