About the program
The STEM-INSIGHTS Network connects STEM education allies across Australia and creates a space to share knowledge, test ideas, and co-develop tools that support better STEM education outcomes.
It is a cross-sector collaboration that brings together providers, funders, and policymakers to share, create, and test evidenced-based tools, frameworks and strategies to measure and improve student engagement with STEM.
It aims to:
- build a shared understanding by collating and adding to evidence, theory, and expertise
- unlock siloes of knowledge and strengthen connections and capability in the ecosystem through collaboration and sharing diverse viewpoints
- develop and share tools, frameworks, and approaches to describe and measure impact
- apply best practices to test and refine these tools
- use shared approaches to reduce duplication in the sector, optimising impact and resources.
Program eligibility
To join the STEM-INSIGHTS Network we look for those who:
- have a base in Australia
- are a STEM education program provider, (either working directly with students or through educators and supporters), OR are a funder, policymaker, or other stakeholder with an interest in using evidence to improve STEM education outcomes
- aim to increase participation or retention in STEM education and/or careers.