Much more to do if STEM is to be a game-changer

The importance of STEM — science, technology, engineering and maths — is a well established fact of modern life, writes John Daly.

Already accepted in mainstream education as a pre-eminent source of future employment and careers, the penny has also dropped amongst adults as to its gathering consequence for the generation of tomorrow.

Research carried out for Science Foundation Ireland’s Tech Week, earlier this year, showed the vast majority of Irish adults, over 89%, now believe that getting an education in STEM- related subjects is important in offering wider career opportunities in the future.