EPI•STEM, The National Centre for STEM Education
EPl•STEM, The National Centre for STEM Education is a Research Centre located in the School of Education at the University of Limerick. The Centre aims to improve STEM Education through Research & Innovation in STEM teacher upskilling in knowledge and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Research
into STEM teacher upskilling in knowledge and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Stem Education
addresses national and international challenges in STEM education.
Forging Connections
with policy makers, practitioners, industries, and community groups
- 10+ Years
experiences - 250+ Resources
for teachers
Our Mission
The mission of EPl•STEM is to conduct an integrated programme of research, innovation, and engagement that addresses national and international opportunities and challenges in STEM education.
We achieve this goal by leveraging our distinctive connections between STEM education academics and STEM discipline academics, and by forging connections with policy makers, practitioners, industries, and community groups that have a stake in STEM education.
Our Vision
The vision of EPI•STEM is to be recognised as the premier national centre for STEM education that positively influences STEM education policy and practice as well as public perceptions of STEM. EPI•STEM aspires to international recognition for high-quality, high-impact STEM education research that supports beneficial exchange of knowledge between researchers and the communities they serve, and leads to enhanced teaching practices and improved educational outcomes for learners.
Reinforced by an abiding commitment to the principles of academic freedom, the University of Limerick will be guided by six core values in the realisation of our vision:
