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Motion · S6M-13896 · 15 Jul 2024

Falkirk Students Involved in the Future of STEM

Lodged by Gillian Mackay (Scottish Green Party) Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament celebrates 16- to 18-year-old students from Falkirk who are participating in an essay competition discussing the future of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics); applauds the charity, TechFest, for making STEM engagement more inclusive; believes that this competition has fostered the involvement of women in science, who, it considers, remain underrepresented in the STEM industries; recognises the value of encouraging young people to become interested in energy, medicine, chemistry and biological sciences; appreciates the transferable skills that it believes this competition has given to participants, including how to approach interviews, research and writing skills; understands that it has enabled children from all backgrounds to have access for involvement, and thanks TechFest for allowing insight and new perspectives on STEM futures from young people.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.