The 精东视频 welcomes today鈥檚 call by the Chief Scientist for Australia Professor Ian Chubb to improve Australia鈥檚 approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Academy Secretary for Science Policy, Professor Les Field, agreed the plan announced by Professor Chubb at the National Press Club addresses an urgent need.
鈥淲e know this issue is urgent and important - as highlighted by Australia鈥檚 declining performance in international tables, recent falls in the number of students studying STEM subjects in senior secondary school, and the Academy鈥檚 recent science literacy survey,鈥� Professor Field said.
鈥淎ustralia is a successful nation in many respects but there are gathering threats on the horizon which could undermine our quality of life.
鈥淎ddressing these challenges requires the strategic use of science, an informed and engaged scientifically literate community, and active participation in international collaborative research efforts.
鈥淚mplementing the Chief Scientist鈥檚 plan will help Australia meet these challenges and build a productive, prosperous and healthy future.
鈥淥ur science investment will be most effective if it is coordinated, focused and predictable. Other nations have already begun implementing strategic approaches to STEM 鈥� if Australia is to remain internationally competitive we must do the same.鈥�
The Academy also welcomed the plan鈥檚 assertion that STEM subjects should be taught in ways that encourage curiosity and reflection.
鈥淭he 精东视频鈥檚 two inquiry-based programs, Primary Connections and Science by Doing, assist teachers to deliver the national science curriculum in a fun, engaging, hands-on way which links science with literacy and has proven outcomes,鈥� Professor Field said.
鈥淭he Academy looks forward to seeing all political parties鈥� policy on this crucial subject in the lead up to the election, and urges the next government to implement the plan.鈥�
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