Education Scotland Round 4 of the Enhancing Professional Learning in STEM Grant Programme <\/a>closes tomorrow.<\/p>\n Closing date: 12 noon\u00a0 11 May 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a3400,000 of funding is available in 2022\/23 \u2013 \u00a3200,000 for STEM projects (including digital) and \u00a3200,000 for Numeracy and Mathematics projects. The aim of the programme is to address the barriers practitioners face in accessing appropriate high-quality professional learning that meets their needs.<\/p>\n STEM Professional Learning events<\/strong><\/p>\n NEW – an interactive list of webinars and network meetings<\/a> planned for May \u2013 June 2022. Sign up for these events using the Eventbrite links on the page.<\/p>\n Please post a comment at the end of this blog to discuss any aspect of these sessions and to share ideas about possible future sessions.<\/p>\n Our latest resource to support you is an interactive STEM Resources directory<\/strong><\/a> .\u00a0 It includes details of organisations & providers who can support activities, awards, resources, talks, volunteers, professional learning & onsite visits to name a few.\u00a0 Filter by sector, theme, provider, opportunity, region, local authority & date required.<\/p>\n Practical science videos<\/strong><\/p>\n Practical Science<\/a> – an interactive list of all Science experiments films to support you and your learners.<\/p>\n Filter by subject, phase, level and unit. Information on who produced the film and a direct link to the filmed experiment is included.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Science collections on National e-Learning Offer <\/p>\n IGBE sessions coming up in May<\/strong><\/p>\n Introduction to gender balance & equalities & STEM<\/strong><\/p>\n 25 May 4 \u2013 5:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n For newly qualified teachers and ELC practitioners from across Tayside region, this webinar<\/a> explores the impact of gender inequality, gender stereotypes and unconscious bias on children and young people. The session will also highlight strategies and practical approaches including examples of good practice.<\/p>\n There will also be an overview of STEM, including the new STEM Nation Awards, and an opportunity for reflection and discussion.<\/p>\n National awareness raising session \u2018How does gender inequality affect attainment, wellbeing and participation?\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n 26 May, 4:00 \u2013 5:30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Relevant to all settings, this introductory session<\/a> will explore the impact of gender inequality, gender stereotypes and unconscious bias on children and young people, with particular focus on attainment, participation and wellbeing.<\/p>\n The session will include strategies and practical approaches including examples of good practice, opportunities for interaction and a chance to reflect on equality within your own practice\/setting.<\/p>\n Diversity in STEM webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n Wed 25 May 2022 at 16:00 | Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n Framed within the SAC refresh stretch aims, a webinar with opportunities for discussion to consider the question:<\/p>\n How does your current curriculum, options choice and pathways on offer enable sustained positive destinations in STEM?<\/p>\n This webinar<\/a> is for all practitioners involved in curriculum design, options choice processes, DYW co-ordinators and CLD practitioners who support achievement of positive destinations (1 hour).<\/p>\n Dumfries & Galloway STEM Conference 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n Dumfries & Galloway\u2019s fifth annual STEM Conference<\/a> focussing on all aspects of STEM.<\/p>\n Conference keynote address, workshops & marketplace sections will provide practitioners across Dumfries & Galloway with insight and continued learning in all aspects of STEM. The 2022 conference is being delivered through ThingLink.<\/p>\n TechFest 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n TechFest is back in person and the Activity Weekend will be held at Robert Gordon University Campus on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May. Admission is only 1p for children and \u00a31 for adults. With over 20 hands-on workshops and demonstrations, the TechFest Activity Weekend provides fun, exciting and inspiring activities for all ages. No need to pre-book, just turn up.<\/p>\n TechFest STEM Next Essay<\/strong><\/p>\n The STEM Next Essay competition bridges the gap between school education and higher education\/working environments with industry-linked, project-based learning to facilitate learners’ transitions.<\/p>\n Categories include Energy Transition, Applications of Mathematics, Medicine & Life Sciences, Technology & Computer Sciences, Food, Drink and Agriculture.<\/p>\n Registration is now open for all UK students aged 16 – 18.<\/p>\n Essay competition 2022 categories: Energy Transition, Technology & Innovation, Medicine & Veterinary Science, Space Science, Biological Science and Food, Drink and Agriculture.<\/p>\n Students must interview at least one industry professional to gain insights into their chosen topic. A list of available professionals will be provided; students can also contact professionals who they know personally.<\/p>\n Final essays will be marked by volunteer assessor panel.<\/p>\n Prizes for each category winners:<\/p>\n First place – \u00a3200 worth of Amazon vouchers<\/p>\n Second place – \u00a3100 worth of Amazon vouchers<\/p>\n Third place – \u00a350 worth of Amazon vouchers<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Royal Institution schools grant scheme – now open<\/strong><\/p>\n The Royal Institution’s 2022 grant scheme is now open; application guidance is now available online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Applications now open for free full day school visits from one of the Royal Institution’s professional presenters.\u00a0 The day includes curriculum-linked science shows for students, a practical science CPD session for teachers and an after-school community show for parents, carers and siblings.<\/p>\n All UK state maintained primary, secondary and ASN schools and alternative education providers are eligible to apply for a fully funded Science in Schools package worth \u00a3800.\u00a0 Application guidance is now available here<\/a> and applications can be submitted via a web form. Closing date 31 May.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SSERC Biology summer school 21st \u2013 23rd June. Closing date 13 May.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dates for your diary<\/strong><\/p>\n Enhancing Professional Learning in S<\/a>TEM Grant Programme<\/a>\u00a0 Closing date tomorrow – 11 May<\/p>\n National Numeracy Day<\/a>\u00a0 18 May<\/p>\n Science Insights 2022<\/a> a work experience programme for S5 25 – 29 July<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome to the fortnightly STEM planner. Keep reading to find out more about exciting STEM developments across Scotland. Please feel free to share this planner with colleagues and school partners. Stem Grant Programme 2022 – closes tomorrow Education Scotland Round … Continue reading ![\"Close](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2020\/02\/10103718\/prof-learning1-e1647942169991.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nNew interactive STEM resources directory spreadsheet available<\/h4>\n
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<\/a>Strategies for addressing gender stereotypes and unconscious bias including the impact on participation in STEM and learner pathways.<\/em><\/p>\n
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<\/a>The Setting & Schools\u2019 Showcase section highlights the interesting STEM learning taking place in settings and schools across Dumfries & Galloway.
\nAll conference materials available from Monday 9th May, throughout Term 4 and into next session to support all practitioners to meet the aspirations of both the STEM Education & Training Strategy for Scotland, and Dumfries & Galloway Regional STEM Strategy.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/STEMcentralinmotion\/uploads\/sites\/1544\/2022\/05\/10145932\/techfest-logo.svg\"){kind=logo}
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<\/a>The SSERC<\/span> Biology Summer School<\/a> 3-day residential course focuses on practical work to support NQ senior phase programmes in Biology & Human Biology. Lab sessions will follow an interactive approach.<\/p>\n