EU STEM Observatory · Deloitte & Gruppo di Iniziativa Italiana
On 8 November 2022, the conference “EU STEAM Observatory: Re-think STE(A)M Education”, organized by GII (Gruppo di Iniziativa Italiana) and its Member Deloitte was held at the European Parliament, with the patronage of the Italian Embassy in Belgium.
The event brought together representatives from European institutions, academia, think-tanks and businesses to discuss the role of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education and training as new skills are needed in the changing reality of work, schools and universities.
Deloitte contributed to the debate by presenting the results of the second edition of the STEM Observatory, a study conducted in various European countries which identifies concrete solutions to support students' choices of educational paths related to all STEM subjects, with particular attention to the promotion of equal opportunities and to prevent gender gaps.
The observatory aims to analyze the fundamental motivations behind students' academic choices, exploring the cultural and socio-economic barriers that influence or hinder their paths, as well as the role of the hybridization of skills in the challenges that young Europeans have to face.
The highlights of the event can be viewed at this link.
Speakers:
Roberta Metsola | President of the European Parliament
Pina Picierno | Vice President of the European Parliament
H. E. Francesco Genuardi | Ambassador of Italy in Belgium and Honorary President of the Italian Initiative Group
H. E. Stefano Verrecchia | Deputy Permanent Representative of Italy to the European Union
Dolores Sanchez | Commercial Hydrogen Developer, Alpiq
Geert Asselbergs | Program Director, EU STEM Coalition
Roberto Zangrandi | Vice-President of the Italian Initiatives Group
Fabio Pompei | CEO, Deloitte Italy
Guido Borsani | President, Deloitte Foundation