Science and Technology Science and Technology
Tue, December 24, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ] - mwnation
Govt hikes social cash transfer
[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ] - MSN
The Science of It: Dinos in Lights
[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ] - Politico
Governing health care AI
[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ] - MSN
The politics behind India's beef bans
[ Tue, Dec 24th 2024 ] - Yahoo
2024: the year of movie musicals
Mon, December 23, 2024
Sun, December 22, 2024
[ Sun, Dec 22nd 2024 ] - Travel + Leisure
Eden Rock - St. Barths
Sat, December 21, 2024
[ Sat, Dec 21st 2024 ] - 7NEWS
Queensland News
Fri, December 20, 2024
[ Fri, Dec 20th 2024 ] - Science Daily
HIV and AIDS News
[ Fri, Dec 20th 2024 ] - xfire
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion
[ Fri, Dec 20th 2024 ] - Science Daily
Top Health News
Thu, December 19, 2024

Experts call for greater focus on STEM


Published on 2024-12-19 20:42:19 - The Punch Newspapers
  Print publication without navigation

  • At the 10th Anniversary Ceremony of STEM METS held in Lagos, experts called for a stronger emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The article from PunchNG discusses the urgent need for Nigeria to focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education to drive economic growth and innovation. Experts at a recent summit highlighted that despite the global shift towards technology-driven economies, Nigeria's educational system still predominantly emphasizes arts and humanities. They argue that enhancing STEM education is crucial for equipping the youth with skills necessary for the fourth industrial revolution, which includes advancements in AI, robotics, and IoT. The experts called for government investment in STEM infrastructure, teacher training, and curriculum development to foster a culture of innovation and problem-solving. They also emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships to bridge the gap between education and industry needs, ensuring that graduates are job-ready and can contribute effectively to the nation's technological advancement.

Read the Full The Punch Newspapers Article at:
[ https://punchng.com/experts-call-for-greater-focus-on-stem/ ]