Universiti Malaya STEM Centre (UM STEM)
The Universiti Malaya STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Centre, also known as UM STEM Centre, was established in January 2019. This centre provides a platform for STEM education activities that encourage students ranging from preschool to higher education levels, to engage in STEM education. The UM STEM Centre has three main objectives:
1. To promote STEM education.
2. To serve as a coordinator, STEM reference point, and platform for government, educational industries, academics, and other stakeholders in various STEM disciplines.
3. To support educators and researchers in STEM-related projects.
UM, the premier university in Malaysia, is fully committed to strengthening the quality of STEM education as it believes this is the best platform to enhance the higher-order thinking (HOTs) capability among educators and students across the country. The University believes that by providing students with ample opportunities to gain practical experience, they will be better equipped to apply their knowledge and succeed in their chosen fields.
In addition, the UM STEM Centre will work closely with several organizations such as the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation, Academy of Sciences Malaysia, National STEM Association, IMT-GT Uninet STEM, as well as NGO and industry players. This collaboration aims to create targeted upskilling platforms and explore the use of hybrid learning and technology-mediated instruction models that can enhance the student learning experience.
Moreover, UM STEM Centre and the representatives from the Faculty/Centre/Academy STEM also organize various STEM activities such as forums, round-table discussions, mentor-mentee programs, exhibitions, competitions, and students' excursions. UM STEM welcomes cooperation from various parties to strengthen STEM education among students.
Last Update: 20/12/2023