STEM Ecosystem Community Manual For Northern Periphery and Arctic regions
This manual serves as a guide for Arctic and remote communities to replicate these successes and foster positive change through local STEM ecosystems. The project supported the advancement of STEM education, with a focus on addressing barriers for girls and women, by adopting the STEM Learning Ecosystem (SLE) approach.
The initiative brought together education, industry, government, and community stakeholders to tackle local STEM challenges.
Key pilot projects included the establishment of a STEM School Council
in Húsavík to align educational efforts, the creation of a STEAM evaluation toolkit in Galway, and the launch of virtual STEM clubs in Rovaniemi to engage children in remote areas.
These projects addressed challenges such as community engagement, resource constraints, and cultural barriers, while fostering inclusion, collaboration, and impact measurement.
The project enhanced awareness of STEM opportunities, increased cross-sector collaboration, and developed sustainable models for STEM education tailored to the NPA region's unique needs. Future efforts will focus on sharing this manual widely, hosting training sessions, and continuing to address gender disparities in STEM.
This manual serves as a guide for Arctic and remote communities to
replicate these successes and foster positive change through local STEM ecosystems.
