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Motion · S6M-13742 · 20 Jun 2024

Inverclyde STEM Festival

Lodged by Stuart McMillan (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament applauds Paul Malloy from Greenock on the delivery of Inverclyde’s first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Festival on 8 June 2024; understands that Paul took inspiration from the success of other science festivals in Scotland and wanted to initiate a similar event in his local community; notes that in the lead up to the main festival, Paul organised a number of school campus events to engage directly with young people; recognises that Paul’s target was for 500 people to engage with the festival, held at the Watt Institution in Greenock, and that over 1,100 are thought to have attended; appreciates that this success has led to the Watt Institution inviting Paul to host the festival there once again next year; thanks Paul for his dedication to this initiative, which aims to encourage more young people and families to engage with science, as well as providing a boost to the economy, and wishes him all the best as he prepares to plan for Inverclyde STEM Festival 2025.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.